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The remarkable discussions in these two volumes took place between
Rudolf Steiner and workers at the Goetheanum, Switzerland, who
chose the varied subject matter. The astonishing nature of his
responses the questions--their insight, knowledge, and spiritual
depth--is testimony to his outstanding ability as a spiritual
initiate and teacher. Accessible and stimulating, the records of
these sessions are both entertaining and profound. In From Crystals
to Crocodiles, Steiner discusses speech and languages;
lefthandedness; dinosaurs; Lemuria; turtles and crocodiles; oxygen
and carbon; ancient giant oysters; the moon, sun, and earth; the
Old Testament; the real nature of Adam; breathing and brain
activity; dreams; sugar; the liver and perception; brain cells and
thinking; illnesses such as cancer and its origin, migraines, and
diabetes; the eyes of animals; Paracelsus; alcohol, and more.
The beginnings of the Templar Order are shrouded in mystery. Very
little is known about its foundation, inner workings or its rapid
growth. This lack of knowledge can lead to all sorts of speculation
and, sometimes, bizarre theories. This book - developed from a
conference held on the theme at Emerson College, England - offers
new, well-grounded perspectives that utilize both esoteric and
exoteric sources. From varying points-of-view, the contributors
tackle key questions relating to the forming of the Order and its
aims and intentions. They explore the Knights Templar's spiritual
and historical background, as well as the Order's significance at
the present time and its continuing impulse in the future. With its
broad scope, this stimulating anthology encourages independent,
open-minded enquiry and research. Featuring contributions by: Peter
Tradowsky, Gil McHattie, Horst Biehl, Margaret Jonas, Rolf
Speckner, Sylvia Francke, Simon Cade-Williams, Jaap van der Haar,
Alfred Kon, David Lenker, Peter Snow, Christine Gruwez, Frans
Lutters, Walter Johannes Stein and Siegfried Rudel.
"Many who enter esoteric training are very disappointed and say
that they had imagined the exercises to be much more energetic and
the effects of the exercises to be far more drastic. Those who tell
this to themselves should quickly consider the possibility that
they are caught in a great error, and that they should make the
greatest efforts to correct this error as soon as possible. It is
not the exercises that lack enough energy, but rather the
individual. It is not the exercises that are ineffective, but
rather the person who is not making them effective. By living an
esoteric life, the student should become an entirely different
person. One must add something new to the old." -Rudolf Steiner In
this second of three volumes from Rudolf Steiner's early Esoteric
School, we find a further deepening of spiritual practice and
training. Rudolf Steiner explains the requirements one must meet to
become a serious student of esotericism. In addition, he gives
directions-always emphasizing the increasing need for
earnestness-for the transformation of the inner life, for the
development of new spriritual forces and capacities, and for
recognizing and overcoming the dangers that arise on a spiritual
path. Moreover, he shows how one should approach specific
meditations. These lessons mark Rudolf Steiner's continued movement
away from the Eastern path of the Theosophical Society at the time
and his increasing focus on the Christian-Rosicrucian path,
recognizing Christ as the leader of the path of his form of
spiritual training. This volume is the English translation of Aus
den Inhalten der esoterischen Stunden, Ged chtnisaufzeichnungen von
Teilnehmern. Band.2, 1910-1912 (GA 266/2).
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These lectures trace the subtle changes in people's ideas and
feelings in connection with the development of natural science.
Through this, Steiner shows the significance of scientific research
and the mode of thinking that goes with it. As we look at what
technology, has brought us, we can have a feeling akin to the one
of pain over the death ora person. This feeling, Steiner says, will
become the most important impetus to seek the spirit.
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