The Essential Rudolf Steiner: Philosopher, Seer, Educator and Initiate
| Place: | New York Open Center, New York |
| Start date: | Monday 18, July 2011 |
| End date: | Friday 22, July 2011 |
| Times: | 10.00 July 18 to 17.30 July 22 |
| Price: | Members: $450 / Nonmembers: $475. Individual days may be taken separately: $95 (no member discount) |
with Robert McDermott, PhD, Gertrude Reif Hughes, PhD, and Alexandra Spadea
Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) was one of the most remarkable spiritual teachers of the 20th century and left a phenomenal holistic legacy in fields as varied as education, agriculture, and medicine. At the heart of his work was an understanding of karma and reincarnation, and a beautifully profound esoteric philosophy developed in thousands of lectures. This course is intended for anyone new to his work and also for those who wish to deepen their understanding of anthroposophy’s core teachings and basic practices. Topics include philosophy, human nature, the evolution of consciousness, Christ and higher beings, karma and rebirth, the arts, the creation of a healthy society, the renewal of education, psychology, Gaia and the future. This workshop includes Steiner’s meditation exercises, which lie at the very core of anthroposophy’s path of knowledge and the practice of eurythmy The contemplative and artistic work we do together enriches our soul lives with insight.
Note: Recommended books: The New Essential Steiner (Robert McDermott, editor) and Start Now! (Christopher Bamford, editor).
Call 212-219-2527 x 2 to register for individual days.
Robert McDermott, PhD, is president emeritus and chair of the department of Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness at the California Institute of Integral Studies (San Francisco). His publications include Radhakrishnan, The Essential Aurobindo, The Essential Steiner, The Bhagavad and the West and The New Essential Steiner.
Gertrude Reif Hughes, PhD
Gertrude Reif Hughes, professor emerita at Wesleyan University, is author of Emerson’s Demanding Optimism and past president of Rudolf Steiner Institute’s Board. She is also former chair of Steinerbooks and contributed two essays in the forthcoming Rudolf Steiner and American Thought.
Alexandra Spadea
Alexandra Spadea’s teaches eurythmy at the Rudolf Steiner School in New York City. Trained in Dornach, Switzerland, she has started a biodynamic farm and taught at the Green Meadow Waldorf High School.
