Als Rudolf Steiner im Jahre 1904 die Erstausgabe seines Werkes 'Theosophie' präsentierte, war ihm wohl noch nicht klar, dass er ab 1913 diesen Begriff durch den noch heute gültigen Terminus der 'Anthroposophie' ersetzen würde. In der Schrift 'Theosophie', die eine äußerst erfolgreiche Publikation wurde, präsentierte er zum ersten Mal seinen Ansatz, dass die Theosophie eine wissenschaftliche Erforschung der geistigen Welt darstelle, die tatsächlich aus drei Welten bestehe: Seelenwelt, Geisterland und physische Welt.
“As simultaneously mysticism and fact, Christianity is a breakthrough in the historical development of humanity, for which the mysteries, with the results that they brought about, form a prior evolutionary stage.” ―
Rudolf Steiner
During the fall and winter of 1901–02, Steiner gave a series of lectures called “Christianity as Mystical Fact” to members of the Theosophical Society. The lectures were rewritten and issued as a book later that year. They mark a watershed in the development of Western esotericism. Steiner wrote of the idea behind his book:
“The title
Christianity as Mystical Fact
was one I gave to this work eight years ago, when I gathered together the content of lectures given in 1902. It was meant to indicate the special approach adopted in the book. Its theme is not just the mystical side of Christianity in a historical presentation. It was meant to show, from the standpoint of a mystical awareness, how Christianity came into being.
The Way of Initiation by Rudolf Steiner is a profound exploration of the spiritual path towards self-knowledge and initiation. In this book, Steiner provides a practical guide to spiritual development, drawing upon various esoteric traditions and offering detailed descriptions of the stages of initiation. He emphasizes the importance of cultivating a deep inner life, developing a strong moral character, and engaging in practical service to others as an integral part of the spiritual path. The Way of Initiation is a powerful and transformative work that offers a rich and inspiring vision of human potential and the path towards self-realization, making it a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the spiritual dimensions of life.
Was macht den Menschen aus? Wie wurde er, was er ist? Welche großen Denker haben unsere Entwicklung beeinflusst? Unsere Box vereint Grundlagentexte der philosophischen Theorie über die Jahrtausende – und den ganzen Erdkreis. Mit dabei: Tao Te King (Laotse), Gespräche (Konfuzius), Das Gastmahl (Platon), Selbstbetrachtungen (Marc Aurel), Die nikomachische Ethik (Aristoteles), Handbüchlein der Moral (Epiktet), Vom glücklichen Leben (Seneca), Gedanken (Pascal), Candide (Voltaire), Der Einzige und sein Eigentum (Stirner), Der Mensch im Verkehr (Nietzsche), Philosophie der Freiheit (Steiner) – und viele mehr!
Rudolf Steiner (1861 - 1925 war Gründer der Waldorfschulen und Wegbereiter der Anthroposophie. In diesem Buch legt er seine Philosophie dar und beschreibt, unter welchen Bedingungen der Mensch in seinem Denken und Handeln als geistig freies Wesen bezeichnet werden kann - ein Grundlagenwerk also.
Im Jahre 1920 hielt Rudolf Steiner Vorträge über die Idee und Unterrichtsgestaltung der zu gründenden Waldorfschulen. Diese Vorträge sind faszinierende Zeitdokumente und werfen ein direktes Licht auf die Waldorf-Pädagogik.
'Erstveröffentlichung: 'Lucifer-Gnosis', Nr. 33, Mai 1907 (GA Bd. 34, S. 309-348)
Das gegenwärtige Leben stellt mancherlei in Frage, was der Mensch von seinen Vorfahren ererbt hat. Deshalb zeitigt es so viele 'Zeitfragen' und 'Zeitforderungen'.Was für 'Fragen' durchschwirren doch heute die Welt: die soziale Frage, die Frauenfrage, die Erziehungs- und Schulfragen, die Rechtsfragen, die Gesundheitsfragen usw. usw. Mit den mannigfaltigsten Mitteln sucht man diesen Fragen beizukommen. '
'If we can bring nothing up out of ourselves except fear of the illnesses which surround us at the seat of an epidemic, and if we go to sleep at night filled with nothing but thoughts of this fear, then we create unconscious replicas, imaginations, which are drenched in fear. And this is an excellent method for nurturing bacteria...' - Rudolf Steiner
Based on brief, pithy quotations from Rudolf Steiner's collected works, the 'spiritual perspectives' in this volume present core concepts on the subject of epidemics. These brief extracts do not claim to provide exhaustive treatment of the subject, but open up approaches to the complexity of Steiner's extraordinary world of ideas. Some readers will find these fragments sufficient stimulus in themselves, whilst others will use the source references as signposts towards deeper study and understanding.
When Rudolf Steiner gave these lectures 80 years ago, industrial farming was on the rise and organic methods were being replaced in the name of science, efficiency and technology. With the widespread alarm over the quality of food in recent years, and the growth of the organic movement and its mainstream acceptance, perceptions are changing. The qualitative aspect of food is once again on the agenda, and in this context Rudolf Steiner's only course of lectures on agriculture is critical to the current debate.
With these talks, Steiner created and launched 'biodynamic' farming-a specific form of agriculture which has come to be regarded as 'premium organic'. However, the agriculture Steiner speaks of in this book is much more than organic, and involves working with the cosmos, earth, and spiritual entities. To facilitate this, Steiner prescribes specific 'preparations' for the soil, as well as other distinct methods born from his profound understanding of the material as well as spiritual worlds. He presents a comprehensive picture of the complex dynamic relationships at work in nature and gives basic indications of the practical measures which are necessary for bringing them into full play.
This audio edition, complete and unabridged, is read by respected actor and speech teacher Peter Bridgmont, author of Liberation of the Actor.
Rudolf Steiner's fundamental handbook for spiritual and personal development has grown more modern as time has passed, although his methods remain clearly distinguishable from the many others now in circulation. Steiner's path of spiritual growth is based on the clarity of thought normally associated with scientific research. Rather than denying clear thinking, his aim is to extend it beyond its present limitations. Steiner recognizes-as all genuine disciplines always have-that the path to spiritual experience is an arduous and dangerous one, calling for self-control in thought, word and deed. Human beings comprise a unity, and we cannot develop knowledge without a corresponding development in feeling and will.
Knowledge of the Higher Worlds begins with the conditions required for personal development, and guides us through the stages of initiation, its practical aspects and its effects. This audio edition, complete and unabridged, is read by respected actor and speech teacher Peter Bridgmont, author of Liberation of the Actor.
In this popular lecture Rudolf Steiner reveals that the angels-the spirits closest to human beings-are seeking to create images in human astral bodies. These images are given with the intention of bringing about 'definite conditions in the social life of the future' related to brotherhood, religious freedom, and conscious spirituality. Other spiritual beings, however, are working against the angels. If, as a result of their disruption, humanity sleeps though the angels' spiritual revelation, the consequences will be dire, and aberrations connected to sexuality, the misuse of medicine, and the misapplication of mechanical forces will begin to manifest.
This audio, single CD editions, complete and unabridged, is read by respected actor and speech teacher Peter Bridgmont, author of Liberation of the Actor.
In this valuable lecture Rudolf Steiner speaks with clarity about life after death, and explains how those on the earth can keep a connection with loved ones who have passed on. He describes the conditions in the environment of the dead, the advantages as well as the dangers of connecting with the dead, the importance of the moments of waking and going to sleep, the significance of dying in childhood and old age, and the appropriateness of different types of funeral services.
This audio edition, complete and unabridged, is read by respected actor and speech teacher Peter Bridgmont, author of Liberation of the Actor.
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