The Influences of Lucifer and Ahriman (Steiner Rudolf)(Paperback)

The Influences of Lucifer and Ahriman (Steiner Rudolf)(Paperback)

n these lectures, Steiner focuses on the vital task of developing the proper orientation toward a free spiritual life. With great compassion and understanding, he offers telling examples of how humanity must walk a conscious middle way between the two tempting powers of Lucifer and Ahriman. He

The Incarnation of Ahriman: The Embodiment of Evil on Earth (Steiner Rudolf)(Paperback)

7 selected lectures, various cities, October 27 - December 28, 1919Ahriman is a significant figure of Persian mythology. Rudolf Steiner, however, spoke of Ahriman as an actual, living spiritual entity. This being, he said, works to embed human beings firmly into their physicality, thus encouraging

The Influence of the Dead on Destiny: (cw 179) (Steiner Rudolf)(Paperback)

8 lectures, Dornach, December 2-22, 1917 (CW 179)With a single observation, Rudolf Steiner can sometimes outline a radically new reality that changes everything. Here, he introduces these extraordinary lectures by proposing that the boundary between the physical and spiritual worlds 'lies right in

Intuition: The Focus of Thinking (Steiner Rudolf)(Paperback)

Rudolf Steiner draws a clear distinction between the spiritual meaning of the word Intuition and its conventional definition. As the highest form of spiritual perception, Intuition is existentially significant for our process of knowing. Through systematic self-training, we can develop thinking

Imagination: Enhancing the Powers of Thinking (Steiner Rudolf)(Paperback)

Rudolf Steiner differentiated clearly between the spiritual concept of Imagination and our everyday understanding of the word. As living, pictorial thinking, Imagination is a primary aspect of the contemporary path of inner development--the first of three levels of initiate knowledge and cognition

Kundalini: Spiritual Perception and the Higher Element of Life (Steiner Rudolf)(Paperback)

Selections from various volumes in The Collected Works of Rudolf SteinerIn Hindu tradition, the concept of kundalini refers to a form of primal energy located at the base of the spine. Traditional Eastern methods are practiced to 'awake' one's kundalini and achieve transformed consciousness. Rudolf

Egyptian Myths and Mysteries: (cw 106) (Steiner Rudolf)(Paperback)

Rudolf Steiner emphasizes the astonishing and special relationship between our own time and that of ancient Egypt-how, in the natural rhythm of the ages, the so-called third Post-Atlantian (Egyptian) epoch is mirrored by the fifth (present) epoch. In this sense, today it is especially relevant to

Eurythmy and Rudolf Steiner: Origins and Development 1912-39 (Kisseleff Tatiana)(Paperback)

In the autumn of 1912, Rudolf Steiner presented the first eurythmy performance. It marked the revival, in modern form, of the sacred art of dance, which had been used in the ancient Mysteries to express the movements of the stars and the planets. In the years that followed, Steiner and his wife,

Sexuality, Love and Partnership: From the Perspective of Spiritual Science (Steiner Rudolf)(Paperback)

'Rudolf Steiner presents the human soul dilemma, split into male and female attributes...but offers a path of development that will eventually lead to overcoming these--what Jung called 'individuation, ' a merging with the true self or true ego of the human being.' (from the introduction)We live in

Inner Experiences of Evolution: (cw 132) (Steiner Rudolf)(Paperback)

In this most remarkable and in many ways unique course of lectures, Rudolf Steiner describes the inner experience of the states of consciousness known as the Saturn, Sun, Moon, and Earth stages of evolution. Lecture by lecture, Steiner details the experiences of these states available to one who

What Is Biodynamics?: A Way to Heal and Revitalize the Earth (Steiner Rudolf)(Paperback)

7 selected lectures by Rudolf SteinerIn 1924--in response to questions about the depletion of soils and a general deterioration of crops and livestock--Rudolf Steiner gave eight lectures on 'the spiritual foundations for a renewal of agriculture.' Based on his suggestions and spiritual science,

Michaelmas: An Introductory Reader (Steiner Rudolf)(Paperback)

Rudolf Steiner, the frequently undervalued, multifaceted genius of the twentieth century, contributed much to the regeneration of culture. In addition to his philosophical teachings, he provided ideas for the development of many practical activities, including education, agriculture, medicine,

First Steps in Inner Development (Steiner Rudolf)(Paperback)

Though Rudolf Steiner is best known for his cultural influence in fields such as education, agriculture, and medicine, it is often forgotten that he made his contribution as a spiritual teacher. What he taught was, above all, a way of spiritual knowledge - a path of inner development to reconnect

Secrets of the Threshold (Steiner Rudolf)(Paperback)

Rudolf Steiner wrote his four plays, the Mystery Dramas, to give examples of how individuals go through different experiences as they find their way into the spiritual worlds. Because each of us has a unique biography and unique karma, our journey into the spiritual is also a unique path. The eight

Education: An Introductory Reader (Steiner Rudolf)(Paperback)

Rudolf Steiner, the often undervalued, multifaceted genius of modern times, contributed much to the regeneration of culture. In addition to his philosophical teachings, he provided ideas for the development of many practical activities including education--both general and special--agriculture,

Architecture: An Introductory Reader (Steiner Rudolf)(Paperback)

Rudolf Steiner, the often undervalued, multifaceted genius of modern times, contributed much to the regeneration of culture. In addition to his philosophical teachings, he provided ideas for the development of many practical activities including education--both general and special--agriculture,

Agriculture: An Introductory Reader (Steiner Rudolf)(Paperback)

Rudolf Steiner, the often undervalued, multifaceted genius of modern times, contributed much to the regeneration of culture. In addition to his philosophical teachings, he provided ideas for the development of many practical activities including education--both general and special--agriculture,

The World of Bees: From the Work of Rudolf Steiner (Steiner Rudolf)(Paperback)

'Thewhole hive is really pervaded by the life of love. The individual beesrelinquish love but develop it instead throughout the hive. And so we start tounderstand bee existence if we recognize that the bee lives in an air, anatmosphere, that is entirely impregnated with love.' --Rudolf

Future of Humanity and the Earth - As Foreseen by Rudolf Steiner (Seddon Richard)(Paperback / softback)

Genesis: Secrets of Creation (Cw 122) (Steiner Rudolf)(Paperback)

How was the world created? From a direct spiritual perception of the facts, Rudolf Steiner presents a new perspective that transcends the bipolar arguments of both the creationists and the scientific reductionists. He affirms that clairvoyant research accords with the biblical descriptions, but he

Mindfulness and Reverence: Steps in Perception (Steiner Rudolf)(Paperback)

Selections from various volumes in The Collected Works of Rudolf SteinerContemporaryinterest in the meditative schooling of mindfulness is usually associated withEastern traditions. Rudolf Steiner spoke of the same phenomenon, although heused the terms 'attentiveness' and 'dedication'--or,

The New Essential Steiner (Steiner Rudolf)(Paperback)

'The New Essential Steiner' is an illuminating, completely new introduction to the philosophy and essential writings of Rudolf Steiner, introduced and edited by Robert McDermott, who also edited the now-classic 'Essential Steiner.' This new volume offers selections from a wide variety of Steiner's

The Genius of Language: Observations for Teachers (Cw 299) (Steiner Rudolf)(Paperback)

During the first year of the first Waldorf school, Rudolf Steiner agreed to give a science course to the teachers, which was to be on the nature of light. At the last minute, he was asked to give an additional course on language, which he improvised. 'The Genius of Language' is the result. Steiner

From Elephants to Einstein . . .: Answers to Questions (Steiner Rudolf)(Paperback)

The remarkable discussions in this volume took place between Rudolf Steiner and workers at the Goetheanum in Dornach, Switzerland. The varied subjects were chosen by his audience at Steiner's suggestion. He took their questions, to which he generally gave immediate answers. The astonishing nature