Rudolf steiner press aug 2019 (4 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 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 into an intuitive 'organ' through which spirit can be understood and penetrated consciously. Intuition can reveal the essence of spirit and the processes through which human beings and the world manifest, as well as events in our life after death.In his later works, Steiner spoke of Intuition as a form of suprasensory knowledge that is able to provide direct insight into ordinary, practical life as exemplified in his commentaries on geometry, architecture, education, medicine, eurythmy, painting, and the social organization.The concept of Intuition is fundamental to Rudolf Steiner's spiritual philosophy. It denotes a clear, pure mode of comprehension akin to a mathematical concept. We encounter this in Steiner's earliest writings on Goethe, in the development of his philosophical ideas, and in his numerous lectures and addresses.Ably compiled and introduced by Edward de Boer, this volume clarifies a concept that evolved in Steiner's thinking. By following the idea of Intuition in its gradual transformation and amplification throughout Steiner's life of writing and lecturing, this book offers not only inspiring paths to spiritual knowledge, but also insights into how Anthroposophy developed.This book is a translation from German of Intuition: Brennpunkt des Denkens (Rudolf Steiner Verlag, 2014).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 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 Steiner offers an entirely different perspective that integrates the idea of kundalini into his spiritual philosophy. This anthology contains relevant comments and notes by Steiner on this theme, highlighting the evolution of his thinking. In addition, it accentuates the differences and similarities between Western and Eastern spiritual paths and, in the process, reveals what is new and original in Steiner's esoteric teachings. In contrast to most yoga traditions, which cultivate the energy rising from the lower life center, the Western path of esoteric development begins in our upper center of consciousness--in thinking and in one's 'I.' From there, the center of experience is shifted downward, from the head to the heart. After developing a 'new heart center,' as Rudolf Steiner describes it, one can guide forces consciously and, through specific exercises, the 'kundalini snake' can be awakened fully. In his detailed introduction, editor Andreas Meyer distils the perspectives and instructions from Steiner's complete works, offering a valuable synopsis for our understanding and practice of meditation.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 31 lectures, Berlin, Sept. 26-Nov. 5, 1905 (CW 93a)'It is a cosmic law that what has once taken place can never vanish, but must reappear later in a metamorphosed form. Every thought, feeling and action brought about by man does not only affect the world around him but will reappear in the future.' (from the preface)This course of lectures was originally offered as private, strictly verbal instruction to a selected group of esoteric students. In an atmosphere of earnest study, Rudolf Steiner 'translated' important concepts of human and cosmic knowledgefrom the 'akashic script' into earthly language--content rarely found in his later lectures. Although Steiner was working within the Theosophical Society at the time, he nonetheless acted as an independent spiritual teacher: 'I would present only the results of what I observed in my own spiritual research.'The manifold, exact, and detailed descriptions of evolutionary events in these lectures form a background to the development of the humankind. Steiner vividly describes the great event of the Moon separating from the Earth, which occurred, according him, to provide an environment suited to human progress. The wonderful moment when the higher human being descended in a 'bell-like' form and enveloped the lower human body--then still on the level of animals--depicts what eventually provided human beings with a body suited to the development of the true human self, one's 'I.' Spiritual beings and the great initiates then guided humanity along the destined path. Rudolf Steiner presents a sweep of esoteric knowledge, including the phases of 'planetary' evolution, myths and symbols, human physical and spiritual organs, illness, reincarnation, and more. Also included are unexpected insights into specific phenomena such as dinosaurs, bacteria, radiation, black and white magic, the Sphinx, and Freemasonry.This book is a translation from German of Grundelemente der Esoterik (GA 93a).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - When are we actually 'old' What really happens as we age How can we cope with old age in the best way Growing old is an art, and aging in the best way requires spiritual understanding. In this enlightening anthology (compiled by a director of elder care homes), comprehensive cosmological perspectives alternate with detailed observations of aging. Rudolf Steiner views aging in the context of the earthly and spiritual evolution, which encompasses all forms of existence. This book therefore begins with the essential developmental significance of aging and ends by considering human beings as joint creators in cosmic processes and having the capacity to become increasingly conscious of all that this implies. These key texts by Rudolf Steiner show how spiritual knowledge can expand current studies of old age, the aging process, and problems that older people encounter. Issues concerning today's 'aging population' can be seen in a broader context that recognizes the fruits of old age. One example of this is the productive relationship between childhood and old age--a theme throughout this volume. By growing old consciously, we can view aging not just as a period of physical decline but, more important, as a time for actively participating in shaping life. We can begin to find greater meaning in the process of growing old.…