Rustic Creations

The Cycle of the Year as a Path of Initiation Leading to an Experience of the Christ-Being

Author	: Sergei O. Prokofieff
Publisher	: Temple Lodge Publishing
Release Date	: 1995
ISBN 10	: 0904693708
Pages	: 485 pages
Rating	: 4.9/5 (8 users)

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Download or read book The Cycle of the Year as a Path of Initiation Leading to an Experience of the Christ-Being written by Sergei O. Prokofieff and published by Temple Lodge Publishing. This book was released on 1995 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In ancient times, humanity possessed an innate knowledge of the spiritual foundations of existence acquired through inwardly accompanying the cycle of the year and the great seasonal festivals connected to it.By following the spiritual path of the cycle of the year. Prokofieff penetrates the deeper esoteric realities of the seven Christian festivals, and shows that these festivals are spiritual facts that exist independently of religious traditions and cultural customs.Working with the festivals in an esoteric sense can provide a true path of initiation, ultimately enabling the individual to experience the being of the earth, Christ.

The Cycle of the Year as a Path of Initiation

Author	: Sergei O. Prokofieff
Publisher	: Temple Lodge Publishing
Release Date	: 2014-03-12
ISBN 10	: 9781906999629
Pages	: 497 pages
Rating	: 4.0/5 (996 users)

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Download or read book The Cycle of the Year as a Path of Initiation written by Sergei O. Prokofieff and published by Temple Lodge Publishing. This book was released on 2014-03-12 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In ancient times humanity possessed an innate knowledge of the spiritual foundations of existence. Such knowledge could be acquired through inwardly accompanying the cycle of the year and its connected great seasonal festivals. But this instinctive knowledge had to be lost in order for human beings to discover individual freedom. In our time, as Sergei O. Prokofieff demonstrates in this comprehensive work, ‘... this knowledge must be found anew through the free, light-filled consciousness of the fully developed human personality’. Tracing the spiritual path of the yearly cycle, Prokofieff penetrates to the deeper esoteric realities of the seven Christian festivals of Michaelmas, Christmas, Epiphany, Easter, Ascension, Whitsun and St John’s Tide. Basing his research on the work of the twentieth-century initiate Rudolf Steiner, he reveals how these festivals are spiritual facts that exist independently of religious traditions and cultural customs. Working with the festivals in an esoteric sense can provide a true path of initiation, ultimately enabling an experience of the Being of the Earth, Christ. The journey of study through this book can thus lead the reader to an experience of the modern Christian-Rosicrucian path, along which ‘... it is possible to take the first steps towards life in partnership with the course of cosmic existence’.

The Cycle of the Year as a Path of Initiation Leading to an Experience of the Christ-Being

Author	: Sergeı̆ O. Prokof'ev
Publisher	:
Release Date	: 1991-01-01
ISBN 10	: 0904693244
Pages	: 422 pages
Rating	: 4.9/5 (44 users)

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The Cycle of the Seasons and the Seven Liberal Arts

Author	: Sergei O. Prokofieff
Publisher	: Temple Lodge Publishing
Release Date	: 1995
ISBN 10	: 0904693732
Pages	: 54 pages
Rating	: 4.9/5 (32 users)

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Download or read book The Cycle of the Seasons and the Seven Liberal Arts written by Sergei O. Prokofieff and published by Temple Lodge Publishing. This book was released on 1995 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The arts have always been characterized by a strong element of community-building. We can deepen and strengthen this impulse significantly today by establishing a connection between the various arts, the cycle of the seasons, and its festivals .... The great ideal of the synthesis of science, art, and religion,

The Appearance of Christ in the Etheric

Author	: Sergei O. Prokofieff
Publisher	: Temple Lodge Publishing
Release Date	: 2012-06-13
ISBN 10	: 9781906999322
Pages	: 170 pages
Rating	: 4.0/5 (993 users)

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Download or read book The Appearance of Christ in the Etheric written by Sergei O. Prokofieff and published by Temple Lodge Publishing. This book was released on 2012-06-13 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dedicated to the centenary of Rudolf Steiner's first proclamation of Christ's appearance in the etheric realm of the Earth, this book discusses various aspects of that event that had not previously been addressed adequately. Sergei Prokofieff points to three themes of primary importance, all of which are connected directly with the tasks of the Society that Rudolf Steiner founded: ∞ The preparation of humankind for the Second Coming ∞ Working with Christ as the Lord of Karma ∞ Recognizing in Anthroposophy the spiritual language through which questions can be posed to the etheric Christ today Prokofieff describes these and other critical undertakings, such as forging a strong relationship with Michael and the importance of recognizing the adversarial forces attempting to falsify Christ's Second Coming. The Appearance of Christ in the Etheric is of relevance to every individual who wishes to take an active role in fulfilling the needs of our time. C O N T E N T S Introduction: A Brief Historical Survey 1. The Cosmic Dimension of Christ's Second Coming in the Etheric 2. The Ppearance of Christ in the Etheric and the Being Anthroposophia 3. The Destiny of the Ego in the Age of the Etheric Christ 4. Memory and Conscience in the Light of the Second Coming 5. The Etheric Christ and the Michael Spirit Who Serves Him 6. The Second Coming and the Occult Powers that Oppose it 7. The Supersensible Mystery of Golgotha and Rudolf Steiner's Initiation Conclusion: The Second Coming and the Tasks of the Anthroposophical Society Appendix: The Relationship to Christ Today

The Heavenly Sophia and the Being Anthroposophia

Author	: Sergei O. Prokofieff
Publisher	: Temple Lodge Publishing
Release Date	: 2006
ISBN 10	: 1902636791
Pages	: 318 pages
Rating	: 4.3/5 (91 users)

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Download or read book The Heavenly Sophia and the Being Anthroposophia written by Sergei O. Prokofieff and published by Temple Lodge Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the author's experience of the suprasensory being behind spiritual science (Anthroposophy), this volume is the culmination of Sergei Prokofieff's twenty-five years of work on Rudolf Steiner's spiritual impulse. He shows that the being Anthroposophia is not merely a poetic image or an abstract concept, but an actual spiritual entity who works in the higher worlds to benefit earthly evolution and bring to humanity "the new revelation of the heavenly Sophia, the divine wisdom." In the first part of the book, Prokofieff describes the path that led him to experience the being Anthroposophia--a path that is clearly outlined so that it can be followed by the reader as well. In the second part, beginning with Steiner's relatively few statements on the subject, the author considers the position of the living Anthroposophia in the cosmic hierarchy--specifically her relationship to Christ, to the heavenly Sophia, and the to Archangel Michael. Finally available in paperback, this work will be of special interest to all those who have a close connection to Rudolf Steiner's Anthroposophy. C O N T E N T S Foreword PART ONE The Study of Spiritual Science as a Meeting with the Living Being Anthroposophia PART TWO The Heavenly Sophia and the Being Anthroposophia 1. The Birth of Heavenly Sophia 2. The Evolution of Heavenly Sophia 3. The Sophia and Humanity 4. The Heavenly Sophia and the Cosmic Mysteries of Christ 5. The Sophia and the Earthly Mysteries of the Christ 6. Stages in the Sophia's Development since the Mystery of Golgotha 7. The Sophia and the Archangel Michael 8. Anthroposophia as a Teacher of the Mysteries of the Spirit Self 9. The Supersensible Human Being Anthroposophia 10. Anthroposophia as a Leader on the Path of Modern Initiation 11. Anthroposophia and the Mysteries of Spiritual Economy 12. Anthroposophia and the Sun Mysteries of the Resurrection 13. The Great Servants of the Sophia: Rudolf Steiner and Christian Rosenkreutz 14. Concerning the Cosmic Being of Karma PART THREE Two Sophia Streams at the Turning Point of Time and their Constitution in Anthroposophy 1. The Magi and Shepherds 2. The Inspirations of Michael in the Magi and the Shepherds 3. The Inspirations of the Sophia in the Magi and the Shepherds 4. Concerning the Spiritual Rulership of the Ancient Jewish People 5. The Activity of the Sun Elohim and Yahweh in Human History 6. The Mission of the Magi and the Shepherds at the Turning Point of Time 7. The Death and Resurrection of the Sophia 8. The Resurrected Sophia and the Appearance of the Etheric Christ 9. The Mysteries of the Sophia 10. Concerning the Supersensible Participation of the Sophia in the Christmas Conference of 1923/24 11. The Christmas Conference as the Lifting of the Veil from Isis-Sophia 12. The Foundation Stone as a Revelation of Christ, Sophia, and Michael APPENDICES 1. The Feminine and Masculine Principles on Earth and in the Spiritual World 2. The Heavenly Sophia and the Holy Trinity 3. The Sophia and Mary 4. The Sophia and Jesus of Nazareth 5. The Heavenly Sophia and the Sphere of the Bodhisattvas

Eternal Individuality

Author	: Sergei O. Prokofieff
Publisher	: Temple Lodge Publishing
Release Date	: 1992
ISBN 10	: 0904693392
Pages	: 416 pages
Rating	: 4.9/5 (92 users)

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Download or read book Eternal Individuality written by Sergei O. Prokofieff and published by Temple Lodge Publishing. This book was released on 1992 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prokofieff develops and expands Rudolf Steiner's occult research, leading the reader to an understanding of Novalis's crucial future mission amongst humanity, and indicating how this mission receives its form from the roots of its rich karmic past.

Anthroposophy and the Philosophy of Freedom

Author	: Sergei O. Prokofieff
Publisher	: Temple Lodge Publishing
Release Date	: 2009
ISBN 10	: 9781906999025
Pages	: 300 pages
Rating	: 4.0/5 (99 users)

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Download or read book Anthroposophy and the Philosophy of Freedom written by Sergei O. Prokofieff and published by Temple Lodge Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some people's path to Anthroposophy leads them directly to Rudolf Steiner's early work Intuitive Thinking as a Spiritual Path: A Philosophy of Freedom, which becomes the philosophical basis for further exploration. Steiner referred to this as a "safe" approach. However, the destiny of many leads them directly to Anthroposophy itself, perhaps through one of its practical initiatives such as Waldorf education or biodynamics, sometimes making it difficult to relate to the cognitive basis of Anthroposophy. In this unique study, Prokofieff offers a fresh approach to Steiner's crucial book, Intuitive Thinking as a Spiritual Path. He shows why the book is so important to Anthroposophy as the work in which Steiner lays a foundation for his method of spiritual research. In Steiner's own words, "One who is willing can indeed find the basic principles of Anthroposophy in my Philosophy of Freedom." Prokofieff discusses the Christian nature of the anthroposophic means of cognition and how it is integral to freedom and love. This in turn reveals the deeply Christian roots of Intuitive Thinking as a Spiritual Path and its importance for modern Christian esoteric work. In considering its multifaceted cosmic and human dimension, Prokofieff discusses Intuitive Thinking as a Spiritual Path in relation to the mystery of the Resurrection, the work of the hierarchies, the being Anthroposophia, the "Fifth Gospel," Steiner's path of initiation, the Rosicrucian and Michaelic impulses, the life between death and rebirth, the Foundation Stone, the Christian mysteries of karma, and the science of the Grail.

Rudolf Steiner and the Founding of the New Mysteries

Author	: Sergei O. Prokofieff
Publisher	: Temple Lodge Publishing
Release Date	: 2017-06-21
ISBN 10	: 9781912230044
Pages	: 474 pages
Rating	: 4.1/5 (3 users)

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Download or read book Rudolf Steiner and the Founding of the New Mysteries written by Sergei O. Prokofieff and published by Temple Lodge Publishing. This book was released on 2017-06-21 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this revised and expanded edition of his classic debut, Sergei O. Prokofieff investigates the deepest mysteries of Rudolf Steiner’s life and individuality, from ‘the years of apprenticeship’ and ‘the great Sun period’ to ‘the path of the Teacher of Humanity’ and ‘the birth of the New Mysteries’. He discusses the earthly and supersensible aspects of the first Goetheanum, the implications of the Christmas Conference of 1923-24, and the Foundation Stone meditation that Steiner left as a legacy to members of the Anthroposophical Society. In his very personal Introduction, Prokofieff describes, in moving detail, the events in his life which led to his discovery of anthroposophy whilst living in Communist Russia, and how eventually he came to write this extraordinary study of Rudolf Steiner. The resulting volume – a work of secondary anthroposophical literature unprecedented in its depth and significance – was first published in Germany in 1982, meeting with equal amounts of acclaim, astonishment and controversy. It is published in this paperback edition to mark the 35th anniversary of the original publication.

May Human Beings Hear It!

Author	: Sergei O. Prokofieff
Publisher	: Temple Lodge Publishing
Release Date	: 2014-03-12
ISBN 10	: 9781906999612
Pages	: 938 pages
Rating	: 4.0/5 (996 users)

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Download or read book May Human Beings Hear It! written by Sergei O. Prokofieff and published by Temple Lodge Publishing. This book was released on 2014-03-12 with total page 938 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the Christmas period of 1923-4, Rudolf Steiner refounded the Anthroposophical Society at its headquarters in Dornach, Switzerland. This important event, which has come to be known as the Christmas Conference, can be studied on many levels, and its many mysteries have been central to Sergei O. Prokofieff's anthroposophical research over the years. His beginning point has been an enduring question: What did Rudolf Steiner mean when he called the Christmas Conference the ‘start of a World-Turning-point of Time’? In this far-reaching work, the author – working from several different viewpoints - guides the reader towards an answer. Prokofieff suggests that the impulse of the Christmas Conference can only be reenlivened today through conscious action by individuals to experience its spiritual essence. Rather than offering dogmatic conclusions, he opens up paths of approaching this goal by throwing light on different aspects of the Conference and what lies at its heart: the Foundation Stone and its Meditation. In particular, Prokofieff explores three key perspectives: the connection of the Christmas Conference with humanity’s evolution; the inner relationship of each individual anthroposophist to the Christmas Conference; and the significance of the Conference to Rudolf Steiner himself. Although this is major work of some length, the individual chapters of May Human Beings Hear It! are complete in themselves, and can therefore be studied independently of each other.

Riddle of the Human 'I'

Author	: Sergei O. Prokofieff
Publisher	: Temple Lodge Publishing
Release Date	: 2017-04-24
ISBN 10	: 9781906999971
Pages	: 72 pages
Rating	: 4.0/5 (999 users)

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Download or read book Riddle of the Human 'I' written by Sergei O. Prokofieff and published by Temple Lodge Publishing. This book was released on 2017-04-24 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Anyone who embarks upon the study of anthroposophy will soon recognise that the mystery of the human ego lies at its very heart. This mystery is one of the central questions of anthroposophical Christology and at the same time forms one of the most difficult cognitive challenges presented by anthroposophy.’ – Sergei O. Prokofieff The question of the true nature of the human ‘I’ or individuality is one of the key issues of our time, but it is also one of the most complex riddles of existence. This booklet doesn’t give simple answers but adds perspectives that deepen the theme, offering a picture of its manifold mysteries. In three great panoramas, the author develops central aspects of the topic, beginning with the threefold nature of human individuality, followed by an illumination of the cosmic dimension of the ego, and finally an encapsulation of the significance of the earthly ego. With his usual thoroughness and clarity, Sergei O. Prokofieff throws light on one of the fundamental questions of our time.

The Spiritual Origins of Eastern Europe

Author	: Sergei O. Prokofieff
Publisher	: Temple Lodge Publishing
Release Date	: 2016-03-21
ISBN 10	: 9781906999919
Pages	: 562 pages
Rating	: 4.0/5 (999 users)

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Download or read book The Spiritual Origins of Eastern Europe written by Sergei O. Prokofieff and published by Temple Lodge Publishing. This book was released on 2016-03-21 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘And however paradoxical it may seem today, the “Grail mood” is in the fullest sense to be found in Russia. And the future role that Russia will play in the sixth post-Atlantean epoch... rests firmly upon this unconquerable “Grail mood” in the Russian people.’ – Rudolf Steiner Although Eastern Europe has been part of the Christian world for more than a thousand years, its spiritual identity remains a mystery. This mystery, says Sergei Prokofieff, can only fully be solved by looking behind external events and seeking spiritual – meta-historical – dimensions of reality. In illuminating the maya of outer history, Prokofieff reveals the forces that have been at work to hinder the progress of mankind: the materialistic Brotherhoods of the West and the occult aspects of both Jesuitism and Bolshevism. These adversary groups have created a ‘karma of materialism’, that the eastern Slavic peoples have taken upon themselves out of their ‘exalted willingness for sacrifice’. Prokofieff shows how, from the earliest times, the future ‘conscience of humanity’ flowed from hidden mystery centres in Hibernia, to the eastern Slavic peoples. As a result, qualities of ‘compassion, patience and willingness for sacrifice’ developed in their souls, creating a truly Christian ‘Grail mood’. Despite incalculable suffering – from the persecutions of the Mongol hordes to the Bolshevik experiment of the last century – this quality has become an unconquerable force. Will humanity be able to use the present opportunity granted by this sacrifice to fulfil the primary purposes of the present cultural epoch? Can the future mysteries of the Holy Grail be fulfilled? In this momentous work, breathtaking in its scope and detail, the author attempts a truly esoteric approach, penetrating to the spiritual wellsprings of Eastern Europe in the light of Rudolf Steiner’s research.

Occult Significance of Forgiveness

Author	: Sergei O. Prokofʹieff
Publisher	: Temple Lodge Publishing
Release Date	: 2004-11-04
ISBN 10	: 1902636600
Pages	: 214 pages
Rating	: 4.3/5 ( users)

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Download or read book Occult Significance of Forgiveness written by Sergei O. Prokofʹieff and published by Temple Lodge Publishing. This book was released on 2004-11-04 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A survey of recent history reveals the gloomy picture of an ongoing series of conflicts, wars, and general turmoil. Consequently, the human emotional landscape is littered today with angry, bitter, and vengeful thoughts, emotions, and actions. Even our modern justice systems are preoccupied only with finding and proving guilt and dealing out retribution, doing little to remedy the tragic situation. Nevertheless, many individuals and groups have always sought ways to break this vicious cycle of recrimination. When faced with the question of what we can do to change the world for the better, one of the most radical and challenging answers is to begin forgiving others for what they have done. In this powerful and moving book, Prokofieff shows how the forces that lead to forgiveness can be developed consciously and freely. Without preaching the morality of forgiveness, he presents spiritual facts that speak for themselves. From Tsarist Russia and the concentration camps of Nazi Germany to the infighting during the early years of the Anthroposophical Society, the author offers striking examples of those who have been able to forgive frequently terrible crimes. He provides multilayered analyses and shows the beneficial consequences of each act of forgiveness. As he develops his theme, the importance of forgiving not simply for personal salvation but for the advancement of human evolution is revealed in all its healing truth. Now available in paperback, The Occult Significance of Forgiveness has been read and loved by thousands of readers for years. It is perhaps the most valuable, accessible, and succinct of Prokofieff s works on inner development."

The Twilight and Resurrection of Humanity

Author	: Yeshayahu (Jesaiah) Ben-Aharon
Publisher	: Temple Lodge Publishing
Release Date	: 2020-09-17
ISBN 10	: 9781912230525
Pages	: 352 pages
Rating	: 4.1/5 (35 users)

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Download or read book The Twilight and Resurrection of Humanity written by Yeshayahu (Jesaiah) Ben-Aharon and published by Temple Lodge Publishing. This book was released on 2020-09-17 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique work – the fruit of many decades’ research and experience – throws new light on the supersensible history and karma of the Michaelic movement since Rudolf Steiner’s death. It describes that movement’s evolution and transformation in the etheric world during the twentieth century, from the world-changing apocalypse of the 1930s and 40s through to the beginning of its incarnation on Earth at the end of last century. The book also focuses on developments in the practical and social work of building the community of the School of Spiritual Science, which embodies the new Michaelic movement in our time. As Ben-Aharon indicates, the Michaelic movement is searching for creative, courageous and enthusiastic souls to foster a strong community that develops – from one decade to the next – as a living organism. Based on the continuous resurrection of anthroposophy, this community strives to create a fully conscious meeting and communication with the school of Michael and Christ in the etheric world, in a form that is appropriate and demanded by the times. The transcripts of these lectures bring together the author’s experiences with anthroposophy over the last 42 years in the light of present communications from the spiritual world. It is based on contemporary spiritual investigation and individual, lived experience. From the Contents: ‘The Amfortas-Parsifal Duality of Modern Humanity’; ‘The Twilight of Humanity and its Resurrection’; ‘The Universal Language of Michael and the Being of Rudolf Steiner’; ‘The Anthroposophical Movement in the Present’; ‘The Etheric Form is Alive’; ‘The Resurrection of the Etheric Christ in the 21st Century’.

The Cycle of the Year

Author	: Rudolf Steiner
Publisher	: SteinerBooks
Release Date	: 1984
ISBN 10	: 0880100818
Pages	: 100 pages
Rating	: 4.0/5 (18 users)

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Download or read book The Cycle of the Year written by Rudolf Steiner and published by SteinerBooks. This book was released on 1984 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 5 lectures, Dornach, March 31 - April 8, 1923 (CW 223) "Human beings must attain an esoteric maturity in order to think not merely abstractly, but to be able to think so concretely that they can again become festival-creating. Then it will be possible again to unite something spiritual with the cycle of sense phenomena" (Rudolf Steiner). These five lectures were given at Easter, 1923. Rudolf Steiner, in a fully conscious way, laid a foundation for celebrating the Christian festivals--Christmas, Easter, St. John's, and Michaelmas. This is begun with a description of how the festival year evolved over long ages from the Earth's cycle of inbreathing and outbreathing. These forces are the Earth's soul activities in relation to the cosmos. Rudolf Steiner reveals the deep relationship between humanity and the seasons of the Earth, the solstices, and the equinoxes. And through the festivals of the seasons, he reveals humanity's relationship to the Christ Being The esoteric realities behind the festivals are also discussed in relation to sub-earthly and supra-earthly forces, the ancient Mysteries, the activity of the Archangel Michael, morality, and the arts. This book is a translation from German of Der Jahreskreislauf als Atmungsvorgang der Erde und die vier großen Festeszeiten. Die Anthroposophie und das menschliche Gemüt (GA 223).

The Cycle of the Year as Breathing Process of the Earth

Author	: Rudolf Steiner
Publisher	: SteinerBooks
Release Date	: 1988-11
ISBN 10	: 9780880109659
Pages	: 98 pages
Rating	: 4.8/5 (96 users)

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Download or read book The Cycle of the Year as Breathing Process of the Earth written by Rudolf Steiner and published by SteinerBooks. This book was released on 1988-11 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 5 lectures, Dornach, March 31 - April 8, 1923 (GA 223) Rudolf Steiner Human beings must attain an esoteric maturity in order to think not merely abstractly, but to be able to think so concretely that they can again become festival-creating. Then it will be possible again to unite something spiritual with the cycle of sense phenomena. These five lectures were given at Easter, 1923. Rudolf Steiner, in a fully conscious way, laid a foundation for celebrating the Christian festivals --Christmas, Easter, St. John's, and Michaelmas. This is begun with a description of how the festival year evolved over long ages from the Earth's cycle of inbreathing and outbreathing. These forces are the Earth's soul activities in relation to the cosmos. Steiner reveals the deep relationship between humanity and the seasons of the Earth, the solstices, and the equinoxes. And through the festivals of the seasons, he reveals humanity's relationship to the Christ Being The esoteric realities behind the festivals are also discussed in relation to sub-earthly and supra-earthly forces, the ancient Mysteries, the activity of the Archangel Michael, morality, and the arts.

The Path of Initiation

Author	: J. S. Gordon
Publisher	: Simon and Schuster
Release Date	: 2013-07-04
ISBN 10	: 9781620551745
Pages	: 608 pages
Rating	: 4.2/5 (517 users)

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Download or read book The Path of Initiation written by J. S. Gordon and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-07-04 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Details the process of spiritual initiation from aspirant to the highest Adept • Explains the characteristics of each stage of initiation, including the associated psychological issues that need to be faced to move to the next stage • Explores the long history of the Mystery traditions from ancient Egypt, Babylonia, and India to the modern Theosophy of Blavatsky and Bailey • Reveals how the Brotherhood of Spiritual Adepts is increasing global tensions to prepare humanity for the Age of Aquarius and spiritual revelation As the precessional cycle transits from Pisces to Aquarius, great shifts in spiritual evolution are on the horizon--not for all of humanity as many in the New Age movement have generously hypothesized but for those who have undertaken the necessary spiritual preparation and initiatory work. Drawing from his deep immersion in the Mystery traditions of both East and West, author J. S. Gordon investigates the initiatic path from ancient times to modern day, detailing the step-by-step process of initiation and the sequence from spiritual aspirant to the highest Adeptship. He explains the natural logic and characteristics of each stage of initiation, including the associated problems and psychological issues that need to be faced in order to move forward to the next stage. He shows how humanity is naturally inclined to spiritual evolution and the development of higher consciousness. We are part of the overall evolutionary process of Nature, a system guided by the most highly evolved Adepts and extending beyond Earth to the entire kosmos. Exploring the long history of the Mystery schools beginning with ancient Egypt, Babylonia, and India, Gordon examines the sacred metaphors and allegories of esoteric philosophy, metaphysics, occult science, and the Science of the Seven Rays as well as the Adept-inspired theosophical works of H. P. Blavatsky and A. A. Bailey. He looks at the Adept Hierarchy of the Great White Himalayan Brotherhood and considers in detail two much-discussed mysteries: The Jesus-as-Christ mystery and the Maitreya-Buddha mystery. Revealing how advancement--spiritual, scientific, and cultural--erupts out of tension, he explains how the Adepts have been increasing local and global tensions to prepare humanity for the Age of Aquarius, thereby creating the ideal preconditions for spiritual evolution and an eventual restoration of the Mysteries in our own modern era.