Esoteric Lessons 1910-1912: From the Esoteric School, Vol. 2 (Collected Works 266/2)

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written from memory by the participants and meditation verses by Rudolf
Steiner (CW 266/2). In this second of three volumes from Rudolf Steiner’s
early Esoteric School, we find a further deepening of spiritual practice and
training. Steiner explains the requirements one must meet to become a serious
student of esotericism. In addition, he gives directions—always emphasizing
the increasing need for earnestness—for the transformation of the inner life,
for the development of new spriritual forces and capacities, and for
recognizing and overcoming the dangers that arise on a spiritual path.
Moreover, he shows how one should approach specific meditations. These
lessons mark Rudolf Steiner’s continued movement away from the Eastern path
of the Theosophical Society at the time and his increasing focus on the
Christian-Rosicrucian path, recognizing Christ as the leader of the path of
his form of spiritual training. This volume is the English translation of
«Aus den Inhalten der esoterischen Stunden, Gedächtnisaufzeichnungen von
Teilnehmern. Band.2, 1910-1912» (GA 266/2).
Notes written from memory by the participants and meditation verses by Rudolf Steiner (CW 266/2). In this second of three volumes from Rudolf Steiner’s early Esoteric School, we find a further deepening of spiritual practice and training. Steiner explains the requirements one must meet to be...

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Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) was born in the small village of Kraljevec, Austro-Hungarian Empire (now in Croatia), where he grew up (see right). As a young man, he lived in Weimar and Berlin, where he became a well-published scientific, literary, and philosophical scholar, known especially for his work with Goethe's scientific writings. At the beginning of the twentieth century, he began to develop his early philosophical principles into an approach to systematic research into psychological and spiritual phenomena. Formally beginning his spiritual teaching career under the auspices of the Theosophical Society, Steiner came to use the term Anthroposophy (and spiritual science) for his philosophy, spiritual research, and findings. The influence of Steiner's multifaceted genius has led to innovative and holistic approaches in medicine, various therapies, philosophy, religious renewal, Waldorf education, education for special needs, threefold economics, biodynamic agriculture, Goethean science, architecture, and the arts of drama, speech, and eurythmy. In 1924, Rudolf Steiner founded the General Anthroposophical Society, which today has branches throughout the world. He died in Dornach, Switzerland. Christopher Bamford is Editor in Chief for SteinerBooks and its imprints. A Fellow of the Lindisfarne Association, he has lectured, taught, and written widely on Western spiritual and esoteric traditions. He is the author of The Voice of the Eagle: The Heart of Celtic Christianity (1990) and An Endless Trace: The Passionate Pursuit of Wisdom in the West (2003). He has also translated and edited numerous books, including Celtic Christianity: Ecology and Holiness (1982); Homage to Pythagoras: Rediscovering Sacred Science; and The Noble Traveller: The Life and Writings of O. V. de L. Milosz (all published by Lindisfarne Books). HarperSanFrancisco included an essay by Mr. Bamford in its anthology Best Spiritual Writing 2000. Rev. James H. Hindes has worked as a Christian Community priest since 1975 in congregations in Europe and America. He has served as pastor of congregations in England and Germany, as well as in New York City, western Massachusetts, Los Angeles, and, most recently the Denver congregation as its resident pastor for 20 years before retiring. Rev. Hindes has written and translated a number of books on Christianity and Anthroposophy.
Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) was born in the small village of Kraljevec, Austro-Hungarian Empire (now in Croatia), where he grew up (see right). As a young man, he lived in Weimar and Berlin, where he became a well-published scientific, literary, and philosophical scholar, known especially for his ...

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