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Rudolf Steiner, 1923
a verse sent to America
Using the Library...
If you wish to borrow books from the library or wish to become part of the Library Committee or simply would like to help as a volunteer, please contact Albert Spekman, or simply come during bookstore hours and speak with Sylvia Mandel.
The use of the library is free to current members.
The library places over 2,000 books at your disposal. They are arranged into two sections: books by Rudolf Steiner arranged by title, and books by other authors arranged by author. We are proud to offer you a great selection of titles on varied themes: Esoteric Studies, Meditation, Inner Development, Reincarnation and Karma, Life after Death, Social Renewal, the Gospels, Nature and Biodynamics, and the Arts. We invite you to make use of this valuable resource.
Procedures for borrowing books are stated on the linked page.
Sincerely,
Albert Spekman,
Sylvia Mandel
Anthroposophy Down to Basics
A new series began March 7th...
While anthroposophy engages the most basic and intimate aspects of our lives, “anthroposophy made simple” is simply not anthroposophy. The vastness of anthroposophy’s reach and the depth of its currents can often be daunting and problematic. This course addresses fundamental concepts and practices in six evenings and a Saturday workshop. Come when you can: each stands alone.
Remaining programs: Wednesdays 7pm, 5/2 Evolution (But No Gorillas), 5/9 The Cosmic Christ, and Saturday, May 19, 1:30-4:30pm: The Christmas Foundation Mantram, continued..
The Basics Team: Evening sessions will be presented by a team of individuals who have worked with anthroposophy over many years. They include: Walter Alexander, Phoebe Alexander, David Anderson, George Centanni, Fred Dennehy, Carole Johnson, Cynthia Lang, Daniel Mackenzie, Shaunaq Puri, Joyce Reilly, and Doug Safranek.
Jonathan Stedall has completed his documentary on Rudolf Steiner, and even the trailer is a wonderful,
an eloquent six minute summary of Steiner's work.
Watch it below, or go to the film site for a larger view
or to order a DVD.
The Challenge of Rudolf Steiner - Trailer.
"For those fortunate enough to encounter them, the unique insights and research of Rudolf Steiner into subjects such as education, medicine and agriculture have long been a source of wonder and inspiration. Since his death in 1925, Steiner’s vision has grown in both relevance and urgency, yet there are many people still unaware of his life and work. The Challenge of Rudolf Steiner, from the British film-maker Jonathan Stedall, aims to take the story to a wider audience."
Volunteer for Anthroposophy NYC!
We are always looking for volunteers to help support our work. We are currently looking in the areas of fundraising, calendar coordination, and the bookstore. Could you help? Click here to let us know. Include your name, how to contact you, your expertise and interests, and your availability. Thank you!
THEME OF THE YEAR 2011-2012
The General Anthroposophical Society’s annual theme
2011/12 explores Christian Rosenkreutz, one of the
greatest esoteric teachers of the Occident. Sergei
Prokofieff looks at the importance of Christian
Rosenkreutz for the potential appearance of the etheric
Christ and at his relationship to Rudolf Steiner.
Details of the theme are here... --
Note: this theme is the regular topic for
monthly Members Evening.
(Image: Rembrandt's "Polish Rider"
[detail] at NYC's
The Frick Collection;
five-minute audio feature
here.)
Members Evenings:
Letter To Society Members
Dear Friends,
Beyond offering an opportunity to participate with other members
in branch life, Members’ Evenings provide a means to participate
in a world-wide movement through work with the annual theme
suggested by the executive council (Vorstand) at the Goetheanum.
Insights coming out of anthroposophy show that when many over
the world are able to form one body of thought in this way, a
powerful spiritual organism is being created, one which both
unites and inspires those who contribute their earnest effort.
Members’ Evenings also offer the essential ingredient of social life with other like-minded individuals. Our developing individualities are guided by angel beings along life paths that unfold through the laws of karma. Beyond angels in the spiritual world are the archangels, higher beings who work with groups and nations, and who work from soul to soul. We broaden our being when we work with the archangels. Although it is possible through individual study to raise ourselves to very high level in the spirit, without communion with others of like mind, we remain cramped and contracted. The ego can suffocate without this breathing from soul to soul. Joining in a circle of souls within a network or archangelic organization is the next step beyond personal cultivation of spirit.
Valuing and living in the themes together constitutes a spiritual breathing that moves over the earth and through the heavens. This can fill the individual with a powerful communion, inspiring and expanding the ego into love. This love is a fiery word that speaks to members who participate in the stream coming from the theme of the year.
David Anderson
Click for the MAY 2012 newsletter
May 9,
Wed 7pm –
Anthroposophy Down To Basics: The Cosmic Christ
May 11 (changed!),
Fri 6pm –
Peer-Led Study Group:
The Six Basic Exercises
May 12,
Sat 7pm –
Eugene Schwartz:
Auditioning For Antichrist: Joseph Stalin
May 16,
Wed 7pm –
David Anderson:
Evolution of World Religions Pt 9, The Goetheanum
(6/13 Morphology & Metamorphosis)
May 19,
Sat 1:30-4:30pm – Anthroposophy Down To Basics:
The Christmas Foundation
Meditation, pt. 2
May 21,
Mon 7pm –
Linda Larson:
Honoring 100 Years Eurythmy
May 23,
Wed 7pm –
John Lloyd/Karl Lorenzen: Sacred Symbolic & Creative Geometry:
“12” and Geometry of Communities
May 31,
Thu 7pm –
Brigida Baldszun:
“The Gift of Attention”
June 9, Sat 10am – Annual NY Branch Members Meeting
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