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Anthroposophical Society in Canada
416-892-3656
Philip Thatcher BC (General Secretary)
BC (President)
QC (Treasurer)
QC (Secretary)
SCHOOL FOR SPIRITUAL SCIENCE
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HUGUETTE BEAUSEJOUR (Sherbrooke QC) has joined the Society. WELCOME!
MILTON and EVA FRUCHTMAN (Banff AB) are moving to the USA and have transferred their memberships there.
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SPECIALTY
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Hee is a list of current member blogs:
Also, visit westrive.org (formerly NetworkM) for a rich blend of contributions
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Spiritual Science And Academia
 In this article, James Steil shares some of his current work, and introduces a discussion group to the wider membership. If you would like to correspond with the group, please contact the editor. SAPERE AUDE!!!
...There are many examples of outstanding research borne out of anthroposophy, yet little finds its way into contemporary thought because most of this work unfolds outside the bounds of academia. Recognizing the need of our times, can we as anthroposophists, reach out beyond our own circles? Do we have the courage and wisdom to contribute to the emergence of a contemporary, living science? Do we have the resources needed to bring our work to the scholarly table? As was the case with Goethe, we cannot simply do, we must strive to be understood. This understanding will require anthroposophists develop concepts that can be clearly spoken across the traditional scientific/spiritual-scientific divide. Dialogue must be opened, cultivated, and sustained using new and existing vehicles and forums. Unlike in the past, this time science might be ready, willing, and able to listen...A group of us has been discussing online the subject of spiritual science in academia. Not all of us are academics, and recently we decided to open-up our conversation to the participation of members at large. At this stage our purpose is simple and straightforward: to share perspectives on how each of us can work, or begin to work, with spiritual science in academia. Introducing our group (and this forum) with these few words we invite your listening, and your input. Given the needs of our time, I feel and hope our discussion may be a fruitful one. Welcome to the Forum on Spiritual Science in Academia - may all who enter flourish!... Read more |
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EVENTS
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September 11-13, Toronto Waldorf School.
* Public lectures and forum, inspired by questions asked by young adults (open to all): Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm.
* Seminar for members: Saturday 9am - 5pm, followed by dinner. Sunday 9am - 12pm.
ROUND TABLE ON ECONOMICS, Thursday October 1, 2-6pm, Spring Valley, NY. Sponsored by the Social Science Section. Contact Hamo Hammond
AMERICAN SOCIETY CONFERENCE AND AGM, September 29 - October 4, Spring Valley, NY. "Creating Living Connections: Christian Rosenkreutz and the Social Impulse". Details and planning blog. |
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Arthur Zajonc In Thornhill
 Arthur Zajonc will be visiting Thornhill September 11 -13. For the program agenda and registration instructions, click here. Here is Arthur's introduction to the theme:
The true goal of contemplative practice, indeed of life, is the joining of insight and compassion, wisdom and love. ...Our time is beset by problems: environmental problems, social justice issues, homelessness, health disasters, inequities in education, hunger and poverty. These all require real-world solutions. Yet together with our tireless outer efforts, a comparable effort is needed to change who we are, to become, as Gandhi said, the solutions we envision for the world. We will need to find the means to engage in an inner work commensurate with our outer work. |
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The Portal Of Initiation: August 12-16
 "The Portal of Initiation" and Its Relationship to Goethe's Fairy Tale. August 12-16, 2009, Spring Valley NY. Sponsored by the Threefold Mystery Drama Group.
Rudolf Steiner wrote four Mystery Dramas that unite mystery wisdom with stage art. He described the process of writing his first Mystery Drama, The Portal of Initiation, as a spiritual investigation that metamorphosed his own inner work with Goethe's fairy tale, "The Green Snake and the Beautiful Lily." This conference will feature... read more |
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Letter From Cornelius Pietzner
 Dear Friends, This week, nearing the middle of July, the Basel/Dornach area is experiencing near autumn-like weather. The coolness is conducive to the concentration and focus that over 200 people are giving to an intensive week of a Conference turning to "the Temple Motif" which is for members of the School of Spiritual Science and is turning to the sequence of 19 Class Lessons. So we are grateful for this, but also know that in eastern parts of Europe at this time there are real calamities associated with the inclement weather. In fact, one is asked -- and can hardly avoid-- to have an increasing global awareness; a sensing of what is taking place in the world at any given moment at so many levels. What may be benefitting one group or region may be harming or challegning to another. The feeling of connectedness is real and often has consequences for us. Someone recently described this as a growing "global conscience", brought about through awareness of each other. This is enhanced by joining in an event of the Michael School which itself is oriented both to the developing inner life and the needs of the world. With so much discussion on economic globalization we can easily forget that we increasingly have a global consciousness and are connected not just materially but socially, and spiritually to the world around us and to people and initiatives in all parts of the globe. In a small way, this is also the periodic "reminder" of Anthroposophy Worldwide"-- our modest attempt to help deepen awareness of a global community of people and initiatives that are based on spiritual science and are building seeds in society for transformation. With our best wishes and greetings Cornelius Pietzner For the Executive Council |
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Anthroposophy Worldwide # 6
Click here for the link to the current issue of Anthroposophy Worldwide.. For a complete archive of previous issues, go to the Goetheanum site, click "English" (top right) and then click "login" (bottom right) (user name: awmail, password: darwin09)
Executive Council At The Goetheanum |
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