The Lord’s Prayer: An Eastern Perspective “This book opens the door to Eastern religious and cultural practices in an attempt to shed light on the teachings implicit in The Lord’s Prayer. It uses simple analogies and inspiring anecdotes to unveil seemingly subtle and obscure Eastern concepts. It paves a path for Self-realization along the trail of
The Inner Life of the Earth: Exploring the Mysteries of Nature, Subnature, and Supranature “Our very ‘I’ consciousness is possible because the mineral earth—the first layer of the interior of the Earth—and the other chthonic regions exist. Our human nature is a reflection of the subearthly and supraearthly realms that comprise the macrocosm and the
The Foundations of Human Experience Opening address, Stuttgart, August 20, 1919 14 lectures, Stuttgart, August 21-September 5, 1919 (CW 293) 2 lectures, Berlin, March 15 and 17, 1917 (CW 66) “Although we can physically see children only after their birth, we need to be aware that birth is also a continuation. We do not want
Biodynamic Farming and Gardening: Renewal and Preservation of Soil Fertility “Every agricultural enterprise is a self-contained, biological unit.” —Ehrenfried Pfeiffer There have been numerous developments and advancements in biodynamic agricultural methods since Ehrenfried Pfeiffer introduced North Americans to the foundational principles and practices of biodynamics, the basics of which continue to be used today. Thus, although Biodynamic Farming and
The Riddles of Philosophy: Presented in an Outline of Its History Written 1914, 1923 (CW 18) Translator and Philosophy Professor Fritz Koelln describes this seminal work: “Rudolf Steiner’s Riddles of Philosophy: Presented in an Outline of Its History is not a history of philosophy in the usual sense of the word. It does not give a history of
Knowledge of the Higher Worlds and Its Attainment Published in 1904 (CW 10) “Not everyone can immediately achieve spiritual vision; but the discoveries of those who have it can be health-giving life nourishment for all. The results of supersensible knowledge, when properly employed in life, prove to be not impractical, but rather, practical in the
The Apocalypse of St. John: Lectures on the Book of Revelation 13 lectures, Nuremberg, June 17–30, 1908 (CW 104) Initiation enables a person to see, understand, and communicate what may be observed with spiritual eyes. St. John’s text arises from such an initiation. It addresses the fundamental questions of existence that every human being asks: Where
Truth-Wrought-Words And Other Verses and Prose Passages (CW 40) Written works by Rudolf Steiner CONTENTS: Foreword From Wahrspruchworte, Truth-Wrought-Words Verses for Children Verses for the Dead The Foundation Stone (two renderings) From the Mystery Dramas: Verse Passages from “The Portal of Initiation”; The Soul’s Probation”; and “The Guardian of the Threshold” Prose Passages: Concerning and Including
Lifting the Veil of Mental Illness: An Approach to Anthroposophical Psychology Mental illnesses are too often seen only in abstract terms. In keeping with this, mainstream psychology, which seldom acknowledges the psyche or soul, relies increasingly on pharmaceutical treatment. In his unique approach to anthroposophical psychology (or “psychosophy”), William Bento views imbalances of the human
First Steps in Inner Development “There is a delicate distinction between these two sentences: ‘To find the others in oneself’ and ‘To find oneself in the others.’ In the higher sense, it means ‘You are that.’ . Above all, in the highest sense, it means to recognize oneself in the world and to
Citizens of the Cosmos: Life’s Unfolding from Conception through Death to Rebirth In this sequel to the bestselling Meditations on the Signs of the Zodiac, Beredene Jocelyn sheds valuable new light on the cosmic meaning of existence by charting life’s passages in concert with planetary laws. With compassion, authority, and a deep knowledge of spiritual
The Idea of Counterspace The Significance of Counter-Euclidean Geometry for an Understanding of Living Nature. At a time in history when contemporary social and economic thinking has been dominated by the idea of an expanding economy, scientific thinking has taken a similar direction–especially as regards theories of an expanding universe. It is important to note
The Waldorf Kindergarten Snack Book Here is a useful compendium of information, recipes, and anecdotes from Waldorf kindergarten teacher Lisa Hildreth—a rich book for teachers, parents, and anyone who cares for young children. Create soups, breads, and fruit dishes with children, while learning and teaching them how various foods affect us and how to use
The Waldorf School Book of Soups Whether as a quick snack, part of a full-course dinner, or as the whole meal, there is nothing quite like a good bowl of soup. These recipes reflect the care and awareness that goes into providing proper nutrition for children and adults alike, while never ignoring the palate. Many
The Waldorf Book of Breads Like the bestselling Waldorf Kindergarten Snack Book and the Waldorf School Book of Soups, this newest book in the series provides yet another a rich resource for spending time in the kitchen with young children—this time baking bread. What child doesn’t like to feel and knead bread dough, watch it rise, and then
Time of Decision with Rudolf Steiner: Experience and Encounter This fascinating recollection of the early days of the Anthroposophical Society offers a unique perspective on Rudolf Steiner’s work and his relationship to his students. Of particular interest to our readers will be the chapters on the Christmas Conference of 1923 for the foundation of the
The Sun Mystery and the Mystery of Death and Resurrection: Exoteric and Esoteric Christianity 12 lectures, Bern, Dornach, The Hague, London, Vienna, March 21 – June 11, 1922 (CW 211) “We must understand that if we relate only to dead matter, we ourselves become dead and ahrimanic, but if we have sufficient courage and love for
Rosicrucianism Renewed: The Unity of Art, Science & Religion: The Theosophical Congress of Whitsun 1907 13 lectures, various cities, and reports, 1907–1923 (CW 284) “Rosicrucianism was central in Steiner’s life, any close reading of which makes it clear that the spiritual school radiating from the being and personality of Christian Rosenkreutz provided the substance and guiding
Human Encounters and Karma This marvelous book begins to unfold a path of community—an interhuman spiritual path—and shows how we can begin to regain the sacred in our everyday lives through an awareness of past and future karma—our full humanity—in our relationships with those around us. Beginning with the moment before the encounter, the author
Inner Reading and Inner Hearing: And How to Achieve Existence in the World of Ideas Two Lectures Cycles, Followed by Two Christmas Lectures Dornach, October 3–7 and December 12–20, 1914; Dornach, December 26 and Basel, December 27, 1914 (CW 156) These two lecture courses, given just after the beginning of World War I, stand as
