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Contact Info
Anthroposophical Society in Canada
#8 - 9100 Bathurst St.
Thornhill, ON
L4J 8C7
Mark McAlister Administrator 416-892-3656
Council BC (President) NS (Secretary) QC (General Secretary)
School For Spiritual Science |
DON CRUSE (Ponoka AB) died on 27 July 2011.
GABE BRAUN (Oakville ON), and TAMMI GERRARD (Hamilton ON) have joined the Society. WELCOME!
LESLIE MITCHELL ((New Westminster BC) has resigned from the Society.
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Course For Members In Thornhill
Daniel Hafner is leading a new course for members, "The Three Calls For Anthroposophy". Starts
9 October. Details.
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Marko
Pogacnik Visit Starts October 1
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The Thornhill installation has two themes: the Grail and "Sky Woman" (a Native Creation Myth). Details.
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Thornhill Campus Bulletin
Current issue
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"I find the video below on Sekem most inspiring, including eurythmy in the Arabic language. Enjoy!"
- Ingrid Belenson
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 ...Lorsque nous ex�cutons une action 'automatique', nous agissons directement en raison d'une perception de nos sens inf�rieurs (instinct) ou d'un comportement social de convention (tact). � un niveau sup�rieur, nous pouvons �tre appel�s � cause de nos sentiments (piti�, compassion etc.).
Un pouvoir d'impulsion plus �lev� est produit par la pens�e, par la r�flexion Le plus �lev� est celui qui nous vient de l'intuition, dans la mesure o� cette action est libre de toute contrainte ext�rieure (sociale) ou individuelle (caract�re). Notre action est alors r�gie par un contenu purement spirituel, elle est issue directement du monde id�el. Nous agissons par amour pour l'acte en soi. Nous agissons alors vraiment librement. Nos actes, dans la vie de tous les jours, peuvent �tre motiv�s par des mobiles diff�rents. Nous sommes plus ou moins libres selon les circonstances.
Les qualit�s que Goethe nous pr�sente sont absolument n�cessaires pour notre humanit� et nous devons poursuivre sur ce chemin. Une petite action dans ce sens n'est jamais de trop. Mais dans le progr�s d'une action morale libre, il est bon de se demander pour quelle raison on agit de telle ou telle fa�on. D�j� prendre conscience de nos motifs d'action et des raisons de notre pouvoir d'impulsion, est une voie de transformation int�rieure que nous pouvons aussi identifier comme une action micha�lique. Les exercices propos�s par Rudolf Steiner pour travailler la volont� peuvent aussi contribuer � cette voie. Nos actions en deviendront ainsi plus �clair�es et significatives pour nous-m�mes comme pour l'humanit�. Lisez plus.
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Letter from Arie van Ameringen
...When we perform an "automatic" deed, we are acting in direct reaction to a percept obtained through our lower senses (instincts) or conditioned by social conventions (tact). On a higher level, we may be moved to an action through our feelings (pity, compassion, etc.).
An even higher driving force is the result of thinking, reflection. But the highest of all is the act that comes from intuition, insofar as this action is free from all external (social) or individual (character) constraints. In this case, our deed is the result of a purely spiritual content; it comes directly from the realm of ideas. We act out of love for the deed itself. Then our action is truly free. Our actions, in daily life, result from varying motives. Our degree of freedom will differ depending on the specific circumstances.
The qualities set forth by Goethe are absolutely necessary for preserving our humanness, and we must continue upon this path. No deed performed in this sense is ever too small. But on the way towards free moral deeds, it is good practice always to ask ourselves our reasons for acting in one way rather than another. Simply becoming aware of the motives and driving forces behind our actions is a first step on the path of inner transformation; this is in itself a Michaelic deed. The will-strengthening exercises given by Rudolf Steiner can be of great help on this path. Our actions can then become enlightened and meaningful not only for ourselves but for mankind as a whole. Full article.
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Upcoming Events
VISIT BY THOMAS MEYER to Western Canada. 13-21 September, 2011. Schedule.
THRESHOLDS ART SYMPOSIUM
28 September-2 October, 2011 at Hesperus. Click here for full details of the opening of Hesperus Village.
FELLOWSHIP OF PREPARATION MAKERS ANNUAL CONFERENCE.
1-4 March, 2012, Hotchkiss Colorado. Details.
LIVING GOLD. 5th Christian Community North-South Conference, 21-29 July 2012, Vancouver Island. Click here to complete a planning survey and give input to the organizers.
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2011 Credere Grants
ELIGIBILITY:
Individuals striving to realize social, scientific, or artistic initiative are encouraged to apply. Applicants must demonstrate that support from the Credere Fund is essential to their initiative and that funds will be used effectively and responsibly. Preference will be given to projects which are anthroposophically-inspired, and while there are no age or geographical restrictions, young people in the northeastern United States are especially encouraged to apply. Deadline is 15 October 2011. Details.
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Vidar Foundation Launches Website
 VIDAR FOUNDATION is a charity that supports socially responsible initiatives through loans and gifts. We facilitate communication between investors or donors and project initiators. Click here to visit our new website. |
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Mandragore Seeking Funds
Mandragore is seeking to borrow for a new development phase...We would prefer dealing within the community instead of the banking system. We do not fit in the Rudolf Steiner Foundation spirit since they want a large creation of new employees and a Million of Investment. We are seeking for a large loan of $75,000 or smaller loans of $5,000 and more. Details (English/Francais)Jacques Racine |
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Report from the Worldwide Biography Conference - 2011
 - by Dorothy Lebaron
...One of the conference participants from Japan, Yukiko, had assembled fifty-five beautiful photos of Fukushima that were taken before the area was hit by the disaster of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear power plant destruction. It created a powerful entry into our theme of looking at the time and circumstances we are living in, and recognizing the place where our personal destiny meets the destiny of humanity. Through working individually and in groups we were guided into finding a world event that touched us, recognizing in this event our own personal struggle, meeting the forces at work there, and allowing that struggle to show us a future step. It was very powerful... Read the full article. |
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Thomas Meyer Bibliography - Update
Ann Watson has provided an updated bibliography for Thomas Meyer, with suggestions for further reading and study. Click here. |
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Anthroposophy Worldwide # 9
 Dear friends and members
90 years Weleda, 90 years Ita Wegman Klinik and 90 years "Das Goetheanum". That happens in the shadow of the 150 anniversary of Rudolf Steiners birthday.There are many changes going on in these institutions. Changes are energy, and energy is one of the keywords of our time. From this point of view we can ask ourselves the question: How can we achieve these last steps in the new century. Have an open eye for upcoming ideas.
Yours,
Wolfgang HeldPublic Relations, Goetheanum Here is the link to the current issue of Anthroposophy Worldwide. If you prefer, you can access the archive on the Goetheanum website. Click on "User Login" (bottom right corner). User: awmail. Password: Steiner150. |
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International Youth Eurythmy event in Berlin, 8 July - 5 August, 2012. 
