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 Manifestations
of Karma
11 lectures by
Rudolf Steiner
"Karmic awareness is the key to
attaining greater freedom in the choices we make."
- Rudolf Steiner
Why do people have such differing
events and circumstances to deal with in their lives? What are
the meanings of diseases, illnesses, accidents and natural
disasters? From his clairvoyant spiritual research, Rudolf
Steiner speaks of karma, or destiny, as a reality — a
comprehensible phenomenon which can and should be understood
today. He shows how, through a knowledge of the dynamics of
karma, we can begin to answer the inevitable questions which
arise when we begin seriously to seek the meaning and purpose
of our lives.
We create our own karma in all areas of existence, says Steiner,
laying the foundation in our current incarnation for our next
one. We cannot seek for a complete pattern or meaning in one
earthly life, but must begin to take into account many lives on
earth. Although we may not always be aware of the particular
causes of events, knowing that we are resolving our own
self-induced karma can help to bring a more stable sense of
orientation and purpose in our lives. Knowing the moral
dynamics of karma can guide us in our choices and lead us to a
more consciously created future.
Trans: rev. H. Hermann-Davey (11 lectures, Hamburg 16-28 May
1910, GA120); 240pp
Rudolf
Steiner Press
ISBN:
1 85584 058 8; paperback
See also:
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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