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Our Hearts and Minds:  Reclaiming the Soul of Science and Medicine

With author Walter Alexander

“Walter’s history as a medical journalist prepared him to be a fun and an engaging speaker, full of authentic stories that poignantly reveal the abyss we’ve fallen into.” 

Waldorf School of Lexington, 739 Mass Ave. Lexington

Sponsored by the Anthroposophical Society in Greater Boston       https://www.anthroposophyboston.org/

Friday, May 17, 7:30 – 9 pm

$15 suggested (students $5, seniors $10) or any donation appreciated     

Our scientific-medical-economic culture is stalled at a series of impasses. Medical research is funneled toward blockbuster drugs often with marginal benefits at astronomical costs. Patients and doctors burn out in 6-minute visits. Orthodox biology and neuroscience are stuck in machine-models, and consciousness is seen as an irrelevant artifact. Those who attempt to attribute purpose or meaning to existence are attacked and often punished. How did we get here? Is there a way out?

Hearts and Minds (reclaiming the soul of science and medicine) shows how the human element, despite mighty attempts to expunge it from scientific/medical understanding, is elbowing its way back into the picture through discoveries in, medicine, biology, and quantum physics– and through new philosophical/spiritual understanding.

In this lecture, Hearts and Minds author Walter Alexander describes the roads leading past our present roadblocks to a science and medicine that are both rigorous and humanly inclusive.

Near Death Experience: Offering Insights into Mind, Consciousness, and Reality

Based on evidence from NDEs, we present two major hypotheses: (1) the Mind-Entity Hypothesis, that the mind is an autonomous non-material aspect of a person that separates from the physical body during an NDE; and (2) the Transcendent Realm Hypothesis, that (a) reality consists of the physical realm plus a more fundamental “transcendent realm” which is actually a 5th dimension of reality; (b) all experiences in life are recorded in a “Book of World Memory” that is part of the fabric of reality; (c) one has free will in one’s actions; and (d) there is a plan and purpose for one’s life.

The following presentations are suggested as preparatory material:

This event was jointly sponsored by IANDS’ Boston branch.

Here is the link to the seminar video.

Please consider making a donation to AS in Greater Boston using the donate button to the right so that we can continue to offer such events.

Virgin of the Rocks, The Theology and ‘Heresy’ of Leonardo and His Students

Through the Plato Academy of Florence, Leonardo was aware of the ‘heresies’ of Early Christianity. Andrew will speak about his 35 years of research that has led to his forthcoming book, The Hidden Heretic of the Renaissance, Leonardo.

What was Leonardo really depicting in his original Virgin of the Rocks? Get ready for an entertaining art history journey exploring paintings by several Renaissance artists who supported this ‘heresy.’ Andrew has been a featured speaker at the Springfield Art Museum and for other cultural organizations in numerous cities. Art historians and Walter Isaacson fans alike will enjoy this talk.

Virgin of the Rocks, The Theology and ‘Heresy’ of Leonardo and His Students

Through the Plato Academy of Florence, Leonardo was aware of the ‘heresies’ of Early Christianity. Andrew will speak about his 35 years of research that has led to his forthcoming book, The Hidden Heretic of the Renaissance, Leonardo.

What was Leonardo really depicting in his original Virgin of the Rocks? Get ready for an entertaining art history journey exploring paintings by several Renaissance artists who supported this ‘heresy.’ Andrew has been a featured speaker at the Springfield Art Museum and for other cultural organizations in numerous cities worldwide. Art historians and Walter Isaacson fans alike will enjoy this free talk.

The World of the Elementals

 The World of the Elemental Beings

The Anthroposophical Society in Greater Boston is excited to offer      

An Afternoon Workshop 1-5 pm plus an Evening Lecture 7:30-9 pm.

With Frank and Inessa Burdich of Germany

Waldorf High School of MA Bay, 160 Lexington St. Belmont, MA.              

Saturday, January 19, 1 – 5 pm workshop and 7:30 – 9 pm lecture.

Come to the workshop or the lecture or both. Donations appreciated.

From a basic understanding of the elementals, Frank and Innessa will then present possibilities for the perception of these beings. Using current examples from supersensible research, they show methods and practical experiences for working with these beings for mutual conscious development in home and gardens and life.

About the Speakers: Frank Burdich has been a science teacher in a German Waldorf school for 14 years before joining with his wife Inessa the Society for Applied Spiritual Research Ltd, Germany as spiritual researchers. With her degree in Metallurgy, Inessa has been working as a manager for an aviation company for 16 years. Frank and Inessa developed their capacity for imaginative and inspirational cognition by following the meditative path and exercises given by Rudolf Steiner. They train others on how to journey this meditative path. 

For event info, email jandrewlinnell@yahoo.com  or visit https://www.anthroposophyboston.org/

America the Beautiful with Craig Wiggins

Who and What is America?

Where are we going?

As with every complex story, there is not one single version.

We can look at history, to single figures and to Anthroposophy to begin to unravel some of the mysteries of the singular being “America.”

Having been born in Southern Missouri and then having spent most of his adult life in Europe, Rev. Craig Wiggins will attempt to highlight some of the aspects of America that have puzzled him for many years.

Bonus: Craig will be offering a talk on Sunday on the Apocalypse at the Christian Community, 366 Washington St, Brookline, MA. 12:30 – 2 pm.

About the Speaker 

Rev. Craig Wiggins has been a Priest in The Christian Community Movement for Religious Renewal for many years most of which were spent in Europe. He is now the Priest for a Christian Community congregation in San Francisco. The Christian Community – Movement for Religious Renewal was founded in 1922 by a group of ministers and theologians with the help of Dr. Rudolf Steiner.

Old and New Forms of Initiation (same as Michaelmas Conf.)

PROGRAM Sponsored by the Christian Community:
Saturday, Sept. 29 – Michaelmas Day

10:00 am – Act of Consecration of Man
11:00 am – Registration
11:15 am – Opening Thoughts and Introductions
11:30 am – Lecture: Renewal of the Mysteries
12:30 pm – Lunch
1:30 pm – Lecture: Traces of Ancient Mysteries in Modern Life
2:30 pm – Coffee/Tea break
3:00 pm – Lecture: Life as a Path towards Initiation
4:00 pm – Singing
4:30 pm – Questions/Thoughts from the Group
5:30 pm – Light Supper (potluck, bring food)
6:30 pm – Lecture: The Four Trials in Modern Life
7:45 pm – Close of Day Service

Sunday, Sept. 30

9:30 am – Children’s Michaelmas Festival
10:30 am – Children’s Service
11:00 am – Act of Consecration of Man
12:00 noon – Potluck Lunch (bring food, see note below)
1:00 pm – Lecture: Confrontation with Evil as a Hindrance and a Help
2:00 pm – Goodbyes

To Register — please email Veronica Schlegel at veronicaschlegelpt@gmail.com
Advance registration is greatly appreciated!

To volunteer to help with food or other tasks — go to www.perfectpotluck.com Coordinator name: Reilly Password: 3514

Note: This event is listed as one of interest to members but it is not sponsored by the Anthroposophical Society in Greater Boston.

Anthroposophical Meditation

Anthroposophical Meditation

A Modern Western Way to Spiritual Experience

Waldorf School of Lexington, 739 Massachusetts Ave.

Sponsored by the Anthroposophical Society in Greater Boston

https://www.anthroposophyboston.org/

Lecture Thursday, September 13, 7 – 9 pm

$15 suggested or any donation appreciated (students free, seniors $10)

How do I come into a meditative deepening that connects me to my own spiritual source?  In meditation you find a place of inner quiet. You become centered and enlivened.  This evening is very practical. We will do some exercises and speak about meditation based on the work of Rudolf Steiner.

About the Speakers   

Agnes Hardorp and Thomas Mayer have been teaching courses in Anthroposophic meditation in Europe for the past 14 years.

For more: www.anthroposophical-meditation.info

Follow-up Weekend Workshop  

You are also invited to a follow-up weekend workshop in Harlemville, NY  from September 14 – 16, 2018.

Friday 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.,

Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.,

Sunday 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Location: Mettabee Farm, 551 Harlemville Road, Hillsdale, NY, www.mettabeefarm.com

Course fee: $150, for Friday night only $30, to register send an email to: agneshardorp@gmail.com.

Michaelmas Conference 2018

Old and New Forms of Initiation
Michaelmas Conference with Rev. Bastiaan Baan
Sponsored by the Christian Community
Saturday, Sept. 29 – Michaelmas Day
10:00 to 11:00 am – Michaelmas Day Act of Consecration of Man
11:00 to 11:15 – Registration
11:15 to 11:30 – Opening Thoughts and Introductions
11:30 to 12:30 – Lecture: Renewal of the Mysteries 
12:30 to 1:30 – Lunch
1:30 to 2:30 – Lecture: Traces of Ancient Mysteries in Modern Life 
2:30 to 3:00 – Coffee/Tea break
3:00 to 4:00 – Lecture: Life as a Path towards Initiation
4:00 to 4:30 – Singing (and short bio break)
4:30 to 5:30 – Questions/Thoughts from the Group
5:30 to 6:30 – Light Supper
6:30 to 7:30 – Lecture: The Four Trials in Modern Life
7:45 to 8:00 – Close of Day Service
Sunday, Sept. 30
9:30 am – Children’s Michaelmas Festival
10:30 am – Children’s Service
11:00 am – Act of Consecration of Man
12:00 noon – Potluck Lunch
1:00 – Lecture: Confrontation with Evil as a Hindrance and a Help
2:00 – Goodbyes