Erika was born on July 24th, 1924 in Geislingen an Der Steige, a little town in Southern Germany. She was an only child. Her mother was a homemaker and her father was a silver smith, a music conductor as well as a very active Anthroposophist...
Overview 35 youth members of the First Class, from 15 countries around the world, in the age range of 23 to 36 attended the first conference for youth on the mantra of the first class lessons. The conference was organized and carried by youth section members: Milena...
I rejoice in the publication of an English translation of Michael Schubert's magnificent book, The Isenheim Altarpiece, the original German edition of which was published in 2007 to wide acclaim. The three tiered, winged altarpiece was painted over 500 years ago by an artist of exceptional...
Hello everyone I hope you are enjoying the fall colours. The yellow and orange leaves make up a bit for the lack of sunshine. The glow comes from the trees and ground, rather than the sky. However, the weather is supposed to get better on Sept...
The Foundation Stone Meditation was the subject of a workshop led by Arie van Ameringen, General Secretary of the Anthroposophical Society in Canada, on Saturday, March 10, 2018. The workshop was held at the Montreal Rudolf Steiner School and was attended by 11 participants. The...
In April 1922, Walter Johannes Stein asked Rudolf Steiner: "What will remain of your work thousands of years from now?" He replied: "Nothing but The Philosophy of Freedom.” Rudolf Steiner wrote and spoke repeatedly throughout his life about the importance of the Philosophy of Freedom. For...
Introduction to exercises In the course of our work in anthroposophy, the impulse to do primary spiritual research can naturally awaken. Yet our own limitations immediately confront us. “I am not an initiate. What could I possibly bring to the world which Steiner has not already presented...
Dear Friends, During the week of March 19, the Executive Committee, Section Leaders, General Secretaries and Country representatives met to exchange ideas together on the theme of the year and the three points contained in the future development plan. These include the strengthening of the School...
Michel Dongois, in collaboration with Denis Schneider [caption id="attachment_4033" align="alignleft" width="210"] Denis Schneider[/caption] The Atelier d’art social de Montréal has just celebrated its 33rd year of existence. Thirty-three years, the great death-resurrection cycle… Since its beginning on May 28, 1984, the Atelier has touched hundreds of individuals...
On the West Coast of Canada we are on the verge of forming a Branch of the Anthroposophical Society in Canada. It was Steven Roboz's intention to create a Branch here in BC more than twenty-five years ago. I feel his presence restarting the process. ...