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 From
Beetroot to Buddhism
Answers to Questions
Rudolf Steiner - Discussions with Workers
The remarkable
discussions in this volume took place between Rudolf Steiner and
workers at the Goetheanum, Switzerland. The varied subject
matter was chosen by his audience at Rudolf Steiner’s
instigation. Steiner took their questions and usually gave
immediate answers. The astonishing nature of these responses
—
their
insight, knowledge and spiritual depth
—
is testimony
to his outstanding ability as a spiritual initiate and profound
thinker. Accessible, entertaining and stimulating, the records
of these sessions will
be a delight to
anybody with an open mind.
In this
particular
collection, Rudolf
Steiner deals with topics ranging from beetroot to Buddhism! He
discusses, among other things, Christianity and Islam; Egyptian
mummies; astronomy; Tibet and the Dalai Lama; Freemasonry; star
wisdom, moon and sun religions; the Mysteries; the Trinity;
Moses; Easter; the ancient Indians, Egyptians, Babylonians
and
Jews; Kant
and
Schopenhauer, and
nationalism.
Trans: A. R. Meuss (16
discussions, Dornach 1 Mar to 25 Jun 1924, GA353); 304pp
Rudolf Steiner Press
1 85584 062 6; paperback
Also available in this series of informative discussions:
Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) called his spiritual philosophy
'anthroposophy', which he defined as 'the consciousness of one's
humanity', and the disciplined methods of studying this he termed
‘spiritual science’. As a highly developed clairvoyant and
spiritual initiate, he spoke from his direct cognition of the
spiritual world. However, he did not see his work as religious or
sectarian, but rather sought to found a universal 'science of the
spirit'.
His
many published works (written books and lectures) - which include
his research into the spiritual nature of the human being, the
evolution of the world and humanity, and methods of personal
development - invite readers to develop their own spiritual
faculties. He also provided indications for the renewal of
many human activities, including education - both general and
special - agriculture, medicine, economics, architecture, science,
philosophy, religion and the arts. He wrote some 30 books and
delivered over 6000 lectures across Europe, and in 1924 founded the
General Anthroposophical Society which today has branches throughout
the world.
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