What is Biodynamics?

A Way to Heal and Revitalize the Earth

Rudolf Steiner

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SteinerBooks, Inc
01 August 2007

Spirituality & religious experience; The environment; Agriculture & farming

In 1924 - in response to questions about the depletion of soils and a general deterioration of crops and livestock - Rudolf Steiner gave eight lectures on ""the spiritual foundations for a renewal of agriculture."" Based on his suggestions and spiritual science, generations of farmers, gardeners, viticulturist, and researchers developed biodynamics as a healing, nurturing, holistic, ecological, organic, and spiritual approach to a sustainable care of the Earth. Biodynamic methods consider the farm or garden to be a self-contained organism, embedded in the living landscape of the Earth, which is in turn part of a living, dynamic cosmos of vital, spiritual energies. The aim is to increase the health and vitality of the whole, including the farmer or gardener. The biodynamic practitioner follows an alchemical, transformative path of working with the Earth through the nine ""homeopathic"" preparations created by Steiner. ""What is Biodynamics?"" collects seven seminal lectures - four on developing a spiritual perception of nature and three from his Agriculture Course, dealing with the preparations.

Hugh Courtney of the Josephine Porter Institute for Applied Biodynamics contributes an informative, passionate, and visionary introduction. Whether you are concerned with the quality of agriculture and gardening in particular or have a broader interest in the ecological crises facing us today, this book offers a transformative approach that can truly change the way we live together on Earth.

By: Rudolf Steiner
Imprint: SteinerBooks, Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 215mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 249g
ISBN: 9780880105408
ISBN 10: 0880105402
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 01 August 2007
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

RUDOLF STEINER (1861-1925) called his spiritual philosophy 'anthroposophy', meaning 'wisdom of the human being'. As a highly developed seer, he based his work on direct knowledge and perception of spiritual dimensions. He initiated a modern and universal 'science of spirit', accessible to anyone willing to exercise clear and unprejudiced thinking. From his spiritual investigations Steiner provided suggestions for the renewal of many activities, including education (both general and special), agriculture, medicine, economics, architecture, science, philosophy, religion and the arts. Today there are thousands of schools, clinics, farms and other organizations involved in practical work based on his principles. His many published works feature his research into the spiritual nature of the human being, the evolution of the world and humanity, and methods of personal development. Steiner wrote some 30 books and delivered over 6,000 lectures across Europe. In 1924 he founded the General Anthroposophical Society, which today has branches throughout the world.