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General Anthroposophical Society 2005/2006

Goetheanum Content

3 Editorial

The Anthroposophical Society

4 Theme of the year 2006/2007

4 Anthroposophical Society in Romania

5 Membership development

School of Spiritual Science

6 General Anthroposophical Section

7 Natural Science Section

7 Section for Mathematics and Astronomy

8 Medical Section

8 Pedagogical Section

9 Section for the Art of Eurythmy, Speech, Drama and Music

9 Section for the Literary Arts and Humanities

9 Section for Agriculture

10 Youth Section

11 Section for the Social Sciences

11 Art Section

The Goetheanum

12 Eurythmy Ensemble at the Goetheanum

12 Developments at the Goetheanum

13 Financial report 2005/2006

16 Contacts and addresses

Publishing details Publisher: General Anthroposophical Society. Text and interviews: Wolfgang Held (General Anthroposophical Section: Bodo v. Plato, Robin Schmidt, Heinz Zimmermann; Section for Mathematics and Astronomy: Oliver Conradt; Section for the Literary Arts and Humanities: Martina Maria Sam; Financial report 2005/06: Cornelius Pietzner). Editorial: Wolfgang Held, Cornelius Pietzner, Bodo v. Plato. Layout: Christian Peter, Parzifal Verlag (CH). Printer: Kooperative Dürnau (DE). Editorial

Editorial

Dear members and friends of the Anthroposophical Society,

The Anthroposophical Society is growing. By that we do not primarily mean the membership numbers which have remained largely steady in recent years – with the exception of countries outside Europe – but rather the character of the Society. It is the human diversity, the spiritual yearnings and abilities of the members which have grown in dimension. It is because everyone who is active in the Anthroposophical Society today contributes their experience and opportunities from varied cultural perspectives and different parts of the world to the Anthroposophical Society so that the life and way of working within the Society is becoming more open and diverse.

Although this development may produce a sometimes unsettling transformation in the life of our Society, it seems to us that these changes represent the pulse of current anthroposophical life. Given this situation, it is our intention in the Executive Council and the Collegium of the School of Spiritual Science at the Goetheanum to strengthen the core of anthroposophical activity in such a way that the present, which affects us all in different ways, can be fertilized with anthroposophical ideas and initiatives: in the School of Spiritual Science, the numerous groups and branches of the global Society as well as in the institutions and in public life. In this sense we feel a conti- nuity with Rudolf Steiner because just as he created anthroposophy from a perception of the period in which he lived, from understanding of and empathy with his time, there is much of contemporary anthroposophy that can come to fruition in the Society and the world today.

Perhaps the question of anthroposophy today culminates in our willingness and ability to create a balance between two directions: on the one hand, to carry into the ambiguity of our present time the spirit arising from our work with anthroposophy and, on the other hand, to discover and strengthen a spirit in which is committed to human dignity. Both directions require that we know where we stand, wherever we are. In this way each individual person will be able to contribute something unique to the life of the Anthroposophical Society and to enrich the diversity among the membership.

In our travels and visits we have become aware of an increasing wish neither to turn this diversity within our Society, so rich in contrasts, into a cause for conflict nor to use it for the exercise of some vague tolerance, but to affirm it and to seek a fruitful common perspective – each attempt, each success in this respect, be it ever so small, noticeably enhances the appeal of the Anthroposophical Society.

For the first time, this report by the General Anthroposophical Society appears in 17 languages so that we can do justice to the reality in our Society and enable as many members as possible to participate, at least on this annual occasion, in the events of the global Society, the Sections of the School of Spiritual Science and at the Goetheanum.

On behalf of the Executive Council at the Goetheanum, Bodo v. Plato

3 The Anthroposophical Society

THE ANTHROPOSOPHICAL SOCIETY This is significant not only for our own experience but also for Theme of the year 2006/2007 the earth, from our intervention in ecological matters right up to a connection to the Christ being united with the surround- Understanding otherness – ings of the earth, to the spirit of the earth. It is worth under- relationship to Christ standing in a way related to our lives how heart thinking can be stimulated and deepened through inner participation in the The world and our fellow human beings have become alien to course of the year. The Calendar of the Soul forms the basis us to such a degree today that without shared understanding for an attempt of this kind, as do the lectures Michaelmas – a real meeting is hardly possible anymore. Understanding that The Festivals and Their Meaning (GA 229), which are read in which is other than ourselves requires empathy and acuity as many places at festival times. well as effort. It requires that we engage our whole person. We can add a further aspect from the lectures in The Cycle of Last year we turned our attention from the larger outer aspect the Year as Breathing Process of the Earth (GA 223): Rudolf of thinking (theme of the year 2004/2005: cosmic intelligence) Steiner characterizes the movement for social threefolding, to the inner expansion of thinking, when the life of feeling and which failed in terms of its original intention, as a test of thinking unite in such a way that “hearts begin to have whether “the Michael thought is strong enough in a number of thoughts”. people […] to be felt truly in its full time-forming strength…”. The experience of thought content is first and foremost a spiri- An aspect of this Michael thought is experiencing the course tual experience within the human being. This acquires a new of the year, to which is tied the formation of social relations. In dimension when it unites with the other aspect of reality: with connecting these themes we are right at the heart of today’s the sense world. In this context, Rudolf Steiner forms a con- tasks relating to social and ecological issues. We are at the cept that refers to the human rhythmic system – ‘light-breath- heart of major public issues as well as of inner anthroposoph- ing’: We can be attentive not only to the physiological after- ical concerns. image of a sense phenomenon, but, in a further sense, also to Just as there is a reason that the Calendar of the Soul was what is called forth in us as the soul and spiritual after-image published in the year when the Anthroposophical Society was of a sense phenomenon (“The Mission of the Archangel founded, so it is no coincidence either that Rudolf Steiner set Michael”, lecture of November 30, 1919, GA 194). It is interest- out the festivals and their meaning as a central theme in 1923, ing to see this process as a breathing process, particularly in a year concerned with the consolidation of the connection with heart thinking. Anthroposophical Society and with preparation for the If one follows up on this, one is led to the discovery that the Christmas Conference great breathing process of the earth, the course of the year, presents an exact picture of what takes place as a spiritual On behalf of the Collegium of the School breathing within the soul. In this way, the experience of the of Spiritual Science at the Goetheanum, rhythm of nature takes on meditative, cosmically human Johannes Kühl significance. We bring our human existence into relationship to the earth and its cosmic surroundings.

Anthroposophical Society in Romania anthroposophical work was banned and it is an interesting fact Torches and bridge building that the Anthroposophical Society was banned a second time in 1980. The Society which had already been banned was banned again. That speaks for itself. In the annual report for 2004/2005, Ron Dunselman, The Romanian dictatorship was particularly abysmal compared General Secretary of the Anthro- to Hungary or Poland. Are the consequences still evident posophical Society in the today? Netherlands, reported on anthro- We did indeed experience abysses in communist times. But posophical activities in western we also experience abysses today long after the so-called col- Europe. In this report Gheorghe lapse of communism in 1989. I am thinking of political threats, Paxino, National Representative the excesses of corruption or the social and economic insecu- of the Anthroposophical Society rity. When we refounded the Anthroposophical Society in the in Romania, responds to ques- changed political situation of 1990, we felt that many things tions about his country in the had only changed outwardly and that in essence the past was eastern part of Europe and the still there. At the same time younger people joined the Society Dr. Gheorghe Paxino, National development of anthroposophy. when it was refounded who alongside the study of spiritual Representative of the Anthropo- sophical Society in Romania. science also wanted to make anthroposophy part of their work and social practice. The result was numerous educational, cur- What is the current situation of the Anthroposophical Society ative educational and agricultural initiatives in which friends in Romania? from Germany and Switzerland played such a magnificent It has become part of Romanian society. Under communism, part. 4 The Anthroposophical Society

Romania is situated on the eastern rim of Europe, what does Membership development that mean for the country? Taking reality seriously Well, today Romania comprises three cultural areas: in the west – in the arc of the Carpathians – there is Transsylvania What is the membership of the General Anthroposophical where German and Hungarian culture, where central European Society? It currently (February 2006) stands at approximately influences are very strong. If we look eastwards, towards east- 49,300 members. But in reality the question cannot be ern Moldavia, we see the melting pot of Slav and Russian cul- answered with total precision because, in addition to the num- ture. To the south of the Carpathians the Balkans are most in ber quoted, there are many members who have neither given evidence. That is where the culture is located which we might any sign of life nor make any financial contribution, but who describe as the actual Romanian culture. Transsylvania in this have not left the Society either. Thus they remain in the files as sense really does form a bridge between the middle and the so-called “dormant” members. For some time now, a project east – as do Austria and Hungary. Incidentally, it is interesting has been underway in many national societies and at the that Sibiu is the place where Rudolf Steiner delivered one of Goetheanum to clarify the position of these members. Managed his first lectures. This took place on 25 December 1889 and it by Hans Hasler, each address is brought up to date in collabo- is also his “most easterly” lecture. In 2007 Sibiu will be ration with the national societies. At the same time the “dor- European Capital of Culture. Preparations are already under- mant” members are registered – currently about 5,500. way and Romania is, of course, proud to enter the cultural limelight.

How did it happen that anthroposophy was able to gain a foothold in Romania at such an early stage? Probably because Romania formed a bridge in another respect as well. At the end of the nineteenth century, Bucharest was described as the “Paris of the East” or “Little Paris”. That says a great deal. Romanian Opera could almost hold its own with Vienna. Music is an integral part of Romania. Let me describe a phenomenon which can undoubtedly be found in many countries of the world: significant bridge builders are such people who are born in a country but who through their creative, their artistic or scientific activities What should our Society look like in the future? This was the question advance beyond that to the spirit of humankind. Just like in a put to several colloquia. As a result of an open letter written by tree, the roots are then firmly in a specific location but the Eginhard Fuchs there was a meeting of carrying members. branches extend far into the surroundings. To name but two On the left: Bodo v. Plato, on the right: Gerald Häfner. such figures: Eugene Ionesco, whose plays are often per- In the discussions between the General Secretaries, the formed in Waldorf schools, and the conductor Sergiu National Representatives and the Executive Council at the Celibidache are spirits who have built bridges to central Goetheanum there is consensus that members without any Europe in this sense. kind of connection, who give no sign of life and who pay no membership contribution do not reflect the reality of the situa- What is the Romanian landscape like? tion. Following discussions beforehand with the national Romania has a very rich and vigorous landscape – from the societies, the Goetheanum is writing to those members who rough mountains via the unique Danube delta to the expanses are no longer active, if their address is known, asking them if of forest. That, of course, has an effect on the culture. they are still serious about their membership. This represents a new departure because hitherto such direct questions were What should we wish Romania, the work of anthroposophy in deemed to be inappropriate. If once again there is no Romania? response, a last letter, signed by a member of the Executive A surprising question. We can only hope that there is success Council, follows which says that the lack of response to the in continuing along the path of political liberation and that the letters has been taken seriously and the person concerned is positive anthroposophical initiatives can continue to develop – no longer considered to be a member of the Society. integrated into a growing civil society and a living As well as weeding out inactive addresses, all the addresses will Anthroposophical Society. In 1996, Heinz Zimmermann from also be transferred to an electronic database in strict adherence the Goetheanum visited us with young people from the Youth with data protection laws. They are currently still held on classic Section. In recent years Elizabeth Wirsching has also been in index cards. The understandable reluctance to take this step has Romania and gave tremendous support to the youth move- gradually given way to the view that such a development will ment. That is something which the Anthroposophical Society enable more reliable communication. It is due to the meticulous here is meanwhile carrying. Our Executive Council now has work of Hans Hasler, the staff in the Membership Secretariat and five younger people and only two older ones. We can only the assistance of colleagues in the national societies that in future hope that these younger people will pick up the torch. we will be able to provide more efficient general and work contacts among the membership. Through this address project it has been possible to send the Annual Report directly to members in 17 different languages.

5 School of Spiritual Science

SCHOOL OF SPIRITUAL SCIENCE Goetheanum General Anthroposophical Section In 2005, numerous events took place at the Goetheanum on the subject of spiritual scientific studies and meditation: prob- Sensitivity towards ably the most important event was the conference for mem- central anthroposophical themes bers of the First Class of the School of Spiritual Science in early July. Alongside the one-year “Basic Studies in Under the auspices of the General Anthroposophical Section, Anthroposophy” and the English-language course in a project of the Collegium of the School of Spiritual Science Anthroposophy, the General Anthroposophical Section offered was realised at the Goetheanum for the first time in the sum- “Advanced Studies in Anthroposophy” which included an mer of 2005. In the course of a one-week conference, the 19 introduction to the “rhythms” of the Foundation Stone class lessons were held in German and English. Many hun- Meditation. In addition, a series of weekend courses were held dreds of people from all parts of the world came to the which focused on the beginning stages of a path of spiritual Goetheanum to devote themselves jointly to the core of the exercise on the basis of Rudolf Steiner’s Knowledge of the spiritual work within the School. Silent eurythmy forms accom- Higher Worlds. How is it Achieved? as well as on meditative panied the work which had achieved an intense concentration elements related to the cycle of the year, in the Calendar of the as early as the first day. The continuation of this initiative by Soul, in the Michael Letters and in the Foundation Stone verse. the Collegium of the School will continue to be a focus of the In addition, the Section for the Literary Arts and Humanities for work at the Goetheanum and it is already evident today that as example organised seminars on the language of Rudolf a result the courage to take further steps in living with the Steiner’s mantras, or the Pedagogical Section offered mantras and the exercises of the First Class is growing in advanced training on meditative practice in the teaching pro- many countries and groups. fession – and there were corresponding initiatives in the other Strengthening the work on the content of the First Class and Sections. In addition, in the winter six months between the discussions about its appropriate forms provided the focus October and April courses are held on Mondays at the of the meetings with the readers. In autumn 2005 Johannes Goetheanum by members of the Collegium of the School of Kiersch presented his study Spiritual Science and the Branch at the Goetheanum on cen- on the history of the First tral anthroposophical themes. Throughout the year, early Class (Zur Entwicklung der evening lecture series with an introductory or deepening Freien Hochschule für theme on such subjects supplement a diverse programme. Geisteswissenschaft. Die Erste The events planned for 2006 can be found in the publication Klasse [On the development Kurse, Fortbildungen, Studiengänge which appears three of the School of Spiritual times per year (Ursula Seiler, Goetheanum, Postfach, CH-4143 Science. The First Class], Dornach 1; [email protected]). Verlag am Goetheanum, 2005). With these studies, supported “Meditation cannot be taught” – courses on meditation at by Virginia Sease, Heinz the Goetheanum Zimmermann, Bodo v. Plato Meditation cannot be taught. Meditation can, indeed, be learnt and Uwe Werner (Documen- but not through others, only through oneself. I discover that I tation at the Goetheanum), can instruct myself and can find my own way through trial and Johannes Kiersch, editor of the Johannes Kiersch provides a error and correction. If meditation represents union with the voluminous book on the history profound insight above all higher self, the gateway to all supersensory knowledge, then of the First Class. into the first and perhaps key meditation takes place at the “location of the self”: here I can year in the development of the School, into its esoteric, human become a pupil of my own “I”. We can interpret Rudolf Steiner and social dimensions. Work is currently progressing on trans- as referring to this location: being his pupil then means want- lations into English and French and it is planned that they ing to be a pupil of the “I”. should appear in 2006. These and similar experiences have in the past contributed to The specific fields of work of the General Anthroposophical a lack of discussion, a lack of discourse about meditation. Section are gradually gaining a more precise outline: study of the That is understandable and appropriate. By contrast, the real human being, spiritual scientific studies and meditation (Heinz difficulties of meditation are often ancillary to it, lie in the Zimmermann), karma and reincarnation (Paul Mackay), approaches, in the conditions, obstacles and circumstances Christology and teaching of the hierarchies (Virginia Sease, Sergej which we face before we can start meditating. And in this field Prokofieff), spiritual social competence (Cornelius Pietzner) and collaboration and discourse can be exceptionally productive, contemporary and developmental issues (Bodo v. Plato). These can, indeed, become a condition for our own progress. are not new departments or groupings but they represent the In this spirit, courses and small conferences are held at the endeavour to focus attention on these central anthroposophical Goetheanum on meditation and the practice of the exercises. themes. A clear intensification of work is evident particularly in the In this context the organisers are concerned that there should field of studies and meditation, supported, not least, by a series be a climate of honesty: What have I really achieved? Is it pos- of colloquia which were held in 2004/2005 on the initiative of Nana sible to fail? How can I overcome my inertia and how do I learn Göbel (DE), Marc Desaules (CH), Ron Dunselman (NL), Bodo v. to keep starting again? In conversation about these questions Plato and Heinz Zimmermann (Goetheanum) to discuss the ques- it becomes evident, for example, that a significant number of tion of the future tasks of the Anthroposophical Society. obstacles belong to the time we live in: infotainment, emotion- Events on spiritual scientific studies and meditation at the alisation, indifference or the hectic pace which is the norm 6 School of Spiritual Science today do not allow the soul to create the proper mood by itself. Courses help to develop abilities which enable us to create the necessary space. Elements which can form such a space are hidden in Rudolf Steiner’s language and can be discovered there. Hence such courses focus in one of their aspects on the study of spiritual science and the way in which this language can be revitalised through eurythmy. When we begin to experience a thought organism through comprehension, or when the movements of eurythmy are experienced in harmony with our inner movements, then we have taken a step towards finding our direction in a speechless world of relationships and forces. The language of anthroposophy becomes the bridge to the experience of the idea. The discussion as to how various suggestions by Rudolf Steiner regarding the exercises can be individualised is a source of encouragement. The desire at the beginning of How can one grasp the behaviour of light outside the laboratory? wanting to do everything in the proper way, “as Steiner said”, Experiment by Florian Theilmann. gives way to the discovery that his wealth of suggestions for exercises contain hardly any instructions as to the way in framework, such as at the “open eyes” conference in summer which they should be carried out in concrete terms. And if we 2005 at the Humboldt University in Berlin. Alongside such do follow them, we are thrown back on our own resources and basic research, issues of practical importance also play a the fear that we are doing something “wrong”. The discussion major role. In biology the focus is on the morphological study with others leads to a further discovery here too: an important of transgenic crops in order to discover to what extent genet- section of the meditative path consists of each person individ- ic manipulation interferes with the nature of the plant, or on ually developing the necessary imagination as to the best way quality studies using imaging to discover the influence of in which to use the exercises for oneself. microwaves on food. This kind of research is not only at the There is a contradiction inherent in the courses: they have centre of contemporary issues, it creates perspectives: how been a success when they are no longer required. To the same does biodynamic cultivation affect manipulated plants – can degree human relationships develop in such a transition on the such intervention perhaps even “cure” the plant? basis of which committed collaboration can flourish in a great However, collaboration and the exchange of ideas are seen as variety of fields. very important not just in the work with other institutions, but also within the research institute and the School of Spiritual Science: public and internal colloquia, specialist and interdis- Natural Science Section ciplinary conferences are just as important as the personal dia- The phenomenon close up logue between people working in different fields. Once the renovation of the Glass House is completed at the Many newspapers started their own science sections in the end of 2006, all the scientists in the Natural Science Section past year and on television animal and science programmes and the Section for Agriculture will for the first time be housed have enjoyed an extraordinary surge of interest. Scientific in the same building. That will promote the day-to-day scien- thinking not only characterizes the public discourse in almost tific dialogue. Johannes Kühl goes one step further in his all areas of life, but there is clearly also a yearning for the vision for the work of the Section: “We really need at least magic of nature, nature as the giver of meaning. Yet the desire three scientists working in each of the various specialist disci- to learn more about the “song that slumbers in all things” is plines such as physics, chemistry and geology. Then dialogue commonly stimulated with spectacular images and then filed and reciprocal inspiration can provide the productive soil for a away with a rational explanation. The approach of the Natural truly vibrant life in the Goetheanum institute.“ Science Section goes further than this: in close proximity to the phenomena it seeks to understand nature in a way which does not close off the avenues of comprehension and which Section for Mathematics and Astronomy moves beyond theories and models to connect us again with New steps the spiritual and moral strata of reality. “If we comprehend the sense perceptible world only in a tan- The Section for Mathematics and Astronomy endeavours to gible way, we will also seek to understand the spiritual world in support people who have become interested in anthroposo- the same way – and then it ceases to exist.” That is how phy through mathematics and astronomy, or who are working Johannes Kühl, head of the Section, characterizes the position in the mathematical or astronomical fields on the basis of of natural science within anthroposophy and its significance anthroposophy, and to be a place of encounter. for the whole human being. Dr. Oliver Conradt has been the head of the Section for The physicians Florian Theilmann and Georg Maier are, for Mathematics and Astronomy since August 2005 as successor example, studying the character of light beyond the tangible to Georg Glöckler. As before, there are public observation model concepts. The results of the project are published and evenings at the Johannes Kepler observatory, ephemera and debated for teaching purposes but also within an academic calendar dates are calculated and conferences are organised. 7 School of Spiritual Science

A new development are the “Astronomical Study Weeks” in Kolisko Conferences that in a high-technology world an edu- September 2006 with Liesbeth Bisterbosch (NL), Thomas cation is possible, and indeed more than necessary, which Schmidt (DE) and other lecturers. The first week is intended for equips growing children with all the health they require to lower school teachers, the second week for upper school achieve personal independence – for the path to the “I” starts teachers and in the third week the research topics of the in childhood. These projects of the Medical and Pedagogical Section are to be discussed. The “Mathematical Study Days” Sections as well as numerous local members and institutions in October 2006 will deal with line geometry and its applica- – concentrated with good reason in the social and economic tions in the sciences. Those involved include Nick Thomas crisis regions of the world – may undoubtedly be described as (GB) and Uwe Hansen (DE). one of the most ambitious projects of anthroposophical The “Mathematics & Spiritual Science” working group meets development assistance. It is therefore of particular signifi- about three times per year in Dornach. It is currently focusing cance that the Kolisko Conference in France was able to on line geometry and the relationship between mathematics secure UNESCO as the location for the event. and anthroposophical spiritual science. Work is taking place on a corresponding work context for astronomy and its relationship to spiritual science. A further research objective of the Pedagogical Section Section is the invertible technology going back to Paul Schatz. Demonstrating a vanguard role The resumption of a newsletter is planned for 2006 which is to appear as required. Work and life of the Section, astronomical, “School” as a subject has grown in importance in the public mathematical and specialist educational subjects can be pre- debate. Parent magazines, but also general weekly publica- sented there. tions regularly deal with school issues. Here it is encouraging that the classic concern of parents, “what educa- Medical Section tion will provide the best The path to the “I” starts in childhood job opportunities”, is being replaced by the “Illness is not just an arbitrary or hostile event but has a mean- question “what education ing which addresses various aspects of life ranging from bio- is most healthy?” From graphical ones to communal ones and those of the age.” That this question, which is how last year’s draft for the Anthroposophical Physician relates both to a healthy Guide describes the specific anthroposophical approach to ill- body and a healthy soul, ness. it is only a small step to This description of its conceptual basis must be seen in the an education in harmony context of a broadly-based approach to clarify the sources of with the human being anthroposophical medicine and therapy. The point at issue is and thus to Waldorf edu- to set a new focus for the work with the objective of making cation. Just as the med- the sources of inspiration for anthroposophical healing effec- ical question relates to tive in increased measure. Therefore – Michaela Glöckler, head how life and work must of the Medical Section says – the 20 chapters of the key med- be constituted to have a Joan Almon, co-founder of „Alliance for Childhood“, ical work by Steiner/Wegman Fundamentals of Therapy. An healthy effect, so the at the international Kindergarten Extension of the Art of Healing through Spiritual Knowledge educational question cul- Conference. will be studied in more than 30 working groups and in many minates in the search for languages at the Annual a school in which the teaching ensures that we grow more Conference for Anthropo- healthy and fuller of vitality. Many of the things which have sophical Medicine in Sep- been practiced in Waldorf schools in the last 80 years are tember 2006. increasingly finding entry into state education. That is encour- In parallel to such en- aging but at the same time challenges Waldorf education to hanced conceptual work, respond with new ideas to the changed constitution of children a series of nine congres- from the sources of the anthroposophical image of the human ses around the world in being. collaboration with the The Kolisko Conferences, to be held in 2006 together with the Pedagogical Section will Medical Section in all parts of the world, are focusing on this place the focus on the topic. This year they will deal with medical and educational importance of health for diagnosis. The background to this is the observation, for developmentally oriented example, that the psychological situation of the child can be education. From South read with increasing difficulty in its forms of expression. “We Africa via India to Taiwan have to discover in the child what we can no longer see” anthroposophical physi- (Christof Wiechert). So-called “reactive” education which cians and teachers intend responds to specific behaviours with specific measures is to show in lectures, work- Other spiritually oriented therapists becoming increasingly unproductive. This requires that teach- shops and seminars as were also invited to the yearly ers possess a higher degree of personal inspirational capacity. part of these so-called Conference of Physiotherapists. The three advanced training events on child conferences must 8 School of Spiritual Science also be seen in this context. This core of anthroposophical language is a key element for almost all these areas, either as education, letting the child live in the common awareness, has the object of study or as a means of expression. The Section found an exceptionally wide response. is thus offering various events on the subject of language: the linguistic colloquium, poetry colloquia, conferences for poets, lectures and seminars, relating Section for the Art of Eurythmy, Speech, Drama and Music above all also to the language of Between “wanting something new” Rudolf Steiner. Study of the grail theme pro- and “wanting to renew” vides the focus for 2006: at “Wanting something new” and “wanting to renew”: these Whitsun with the conference two related but by no means identical aims is how Werner “The grail as source of inspira- Barfod, head of the Section for the Art of Eurythmy, Speech, tion for a future Europe”, at the Drama and Music, describes the current situation in euryth- end of June with the search for my – the main field of the Section together with music, “The sources of the impulses of speech formation and drama. It represents an enormous Romanism in the Arthurian and achievement. Until recently the position both among euryth- Grail stream”. In the spring there mists and the public was polarised (“new eurythmy”, “true will be a conference on the eurythmy”), with little to unite the two sides. By working on stained glass windows of Rüdiger Safranski, an intensive culture of encounter, Werner Barfod and others Chartres and in the autumn the philosopher and author, talking succeeded in transforming this conflict into productive work conference “Goethe in the on Schiller’s inner religion. cooperation. stream of Rosicrucianism” has been scheduled. A further field Such encounters take place in events for those with a gen- is represented by fairy tales, to which three seminars and a eral interest in eurythmy, student meetings, conferences for larger conference are devoted this year. those in positions of responsibility in the individual schools, The second yearbook for the literary arts and humanities was and in numerous individual conversations. Thus sufficient published by the Section in early 2006 – … das Wort nur eine trust has built up, for example, that as part of the annual Gebärde (… the word simply a gesture), bringing together the meeting at the Goetheanum the impressions of the individ- various areas of work of the Section (mainly in German with ual graduation performances could be openly discussed some parts in English). Together with the many interesting among those in positions of responsibility from the schools. essays, it contains two special items on this occasion. These Eurythmy ensembles are invited to weekend events to tell are two hitherto unknown texts by Rainer Maria Rilke: an each other about their work in workshop performances and unpublished poem as well as an unpublished letter. subsequent discussions. These encounters range from the In the international work of the Section, two new initiatives individual discoveries made by one eurythmist in the work of joined the eight national groups which exist so far: a Section another, via the eurythmy conference at Easter 2006, where group started work in the Netherlands in 2005 and a group for 300 “active” amateurs, students and experienced artists the francophone countries will be founded at Michaelmas showed each other eurythmy, to the successful joint staging 2006 at the Goetheanum. The calendar of events of the of symphonic works by the two eurythmy ensembles from Section, which appears on an annual basis (available from the Stuttgart and Dornach for the second time this year. Section secretariat), does not just provide information about all Alongside the cooperation among eurythmists, the Section is events in 2006 but also on the work of these various work and also concerned to collaborate with the general public: that national groups. relates to questions of training and professional qualifications, for the demands made of the teachers are growing. They must achieve both practical professional capabilities as well as a Section for Agriculture spiritual quality in the training of students who often have set Organic growth and spiritual context themselves high professional objectives and at the same time frequently possess specific barriers relating to their artistic In Germany, about 3% of foods have been cultivated organical- development. The same applies to the speech and drama ly. That may be disappointing. But of greater significance than training as well as to the growing endeavours for reciprocal such a quantitative figure is the qualitative penetration which is contact in the field of speech as a profession. described by the following figure: half of all households use – at least occasionally – food of organic origin. This high level of appreciation of food which has been produced in an environ- Section for the Literary Arts and Humanities mentally friendly way shows that the organic sector has Understanding the humanities emerged from its niche position. The consumption of organic food has today become something quite normal, an expression through Anthroposopy of a personal feeling of responsibility. A silent green revolution The literary arts and humanities – or more commonly simply is taking place in many countries. For the 5,000 or so biody- humanities – comprise the fields of literature and linguistics, namic enterprises and farms worldwide this transformation art and cultural history, philosophy and the history of con- means openly and self-confidently meeting the challenge of the sciousness. The Section for the Literary Arts and Humanities ecological and fair trade arena. Nikolai Fuchs, head of the has set itself the task of illuminating and gaining insight into Section, presumes that the current wish for healthy, non-genet- these fields from the anthroposophical point of view. Human ically modified food will in the coming years grow into the 9 School of Spiritual Science

“Make new friends” – German politician Renate Künast during the Agricultural Conference in February 2006. desire for food which has been grown in a spiritually-oriented Connect 2005: 700 students at the Goetheanum. context. The Section – with its international group of representatives – Spirituality – Spirituality in Life“ young people and students has reacted in two ways to the development that ecological met with the members of the Collegium. For practical rea- agriculture has become an accepted part of society: on the sons, the January Days this year turned into “February Days one hand, open or hidden criticism was proactively taken up. at the Goetheanum” which brought more than one hundred Thus Nikolai Fuchs in recent years undertook a detailed study committed young people to the Goetheanum. The individual of the relationship between biodynamic agriculture and contributions on the subject of “The battle for the I” and National Socialism for example, and Florian Leiber, a member study groups were held both by young people and Section of the academic staff of the Section, is currently engaged in leaders in collaboration – their work together creating a com- the task of showing the scientific character of biodynamic agri- mitment to each other. culture. This research project fits in with the professorship for The work of the Youth Section takes place at three levels in biodynamic agriculture endowed at Witzenhausen University which the “February Days” take a kind of intermediate posi- in 2005. On the other hand, the annual work theme of the tion in that they are addressed to people who are already a Section was correspondingly chosen under the title “Identity little familiar with anthroposophy. By contrast, events such and openness – the search for a new agriculture”. In February as the summer conferences, the “Connect” conference for 2006, the study of this theme culminated in the Agriculture class twelve school students or the local school student Conference at the Goetheanum with many hundreds of partici- conferences create many opportunities for a first encounter pants from all parts of the world. Together with the lectures by with anthroposophy. Those working in the Youth Section two well-known German politicians, discussion forums played have had increasing success in building up an international an important part in the proceedings which focused on the network for those interested in anthroposophy; the IDEM exchange with other related organisations such as “slow-food” (“identity through initiative”) project plays an important role and “Bread for the World”. in this respect, as does the major Connectivity summer conference planned to take place in Brazil. At the other end of the scale, we might say as a transition to the General Youth Section Anthroposophical Section, there are weekend events and What can we do to set something regular training seminars on meditation and how and ourselves in motion? to deal with the mantras This question in a conference report of the Youth Section of the First Class. says a great deal about the up-and-coming generation in the The conference report new century: each activity should enrich the self and con- concludes as follows: versely each step in one’s own development should be of “The idea and considera- visible benefit to the world. Just as each growing generation tion of a spiritual ap- reflects the health of the culture as a whole like a fresh mir- proach appropriate for ror, so it is true of every age that outer commitment and inner practical life are well maturity are interrelated. Not least for this reason Section looked after in the head leader Elizabeth Wirsching considers it very important that but they are of little use to the Youth Section should be at home in all Sections of the anyone if they stay there, School of Spiritual Science. This universal nature of youth including the person to was realised – at least for a week – in the “January Days at whom they belong. They the Goetheanum” organised for the first time by the want to escape, want to Collegium of the School in 2005. Under the title “Science in debate and argue, show 10 School of Spiritual Science themselves arm in arm with others, with completely different legal systems and it was seen how a united Europe is also companions and say: look, it works if you really want it to. becoming a legal reality. Where there’s a will, the way also soon arrives and joins in. The international character of Section activity came to particu- But that requires one of the most difficult exercises, namely an lar expression in the conference “The Soul of Europe” – the objective understanding of one’s own subjectivity. Only then Section conference in Amsterdam was a highlight of the work- does all the work become productive and worth while. Such ing year. It was noteworthy that the two representatives from study of the self requires a great deal of learning, love of truth public life who had been invited, the Dutch politician van and both legs firmly planted on the ground of reality. Only in Gennip and the poet Nelleke Noordervliet, took up the confer- this way does the acquisition of knowledge become fun – also ence title as a matter of course and in turn spoke of the soul for the external world.“ of Europe. The next conference in this series is planned to take us to Budapest in the spring of 2007.

Section for the Social Sciences Hundred years Art Section of the fundamental social law Museum or going to the sources One of the nicest aspects of individualisation is the need for The Collegium of the School of Spiritual Science has not so far encounter – human encounter as the key to one’s own person- been able to identify a successor to the former Section leader, al development and the Christian Hitsch. The challenge for the leadership of this development of society. Section consists of the necessary combination of artistic com- Freely developed human petence with the willingness to place the own artistic work on coexistence is increasing the back burner in favour of integrating and coordinating the and the need is growing anthroposophical artists. At the start of 2006 the team man- to achieve a better under- dated to find a replacement (Martina Maria Sam, Paul Mackay) standing of the living was supplemented by the Section members Astrid Oelssner conditions and spiritual and Thorwald Thiersch so that a new Section leader can be possibilities of human presented this year if possible in time for the Section confer- community. This repre- ence in November. sents an important range Despite the uncertainty about the new Section leadership, a of tasks for the Section. variety of projects are being undertaken: Thus the internation- From the Family Culture al work in 2005 was devoted to the subject “Polar approaches Conference which dealt in artistic creation”. This year the subject will be continued in with the soul and spiritu- Venice under the heading “The spiritual in art? The search for al space between individ- the human centre”. In the field of architecture the subject of ual family members, via urban planning was worked on during a well attended sympo- the conference of 100 sium. Since the major architecture conference and exhibition biography consultants, Family Culture Conference: at the Goetheanum in 2000, parts of the exhibition have trav- the conference “Sexuality Paul Mackay during elled all over the world such as recently to Ukraine and India. the round table discussion. and development of the The cooperation between the Section at the Goetheanum and self” to the major conference “The Soul of Europe” held in the the architecture faculty at the University of Kiev (UA) led to the autumn of 2005 in Holland, the subject at issue is the spiritual inclusion of organic architecture in the training course. penetration of human community development. The laboratory for plant colours could not be maintained and Anthroposophically-oriented sociology always includes the activities of the jewellery school had to cease due to lack practice based in real life. This will stand in the foreground of students. These developments show clearly how urgently in the autumn of 2006 – one hundred years will then have new perspectives are required in the field of art with regard to passed since Rudolf Steiner in his fundamental “Social law” content. In this context 2007 provides a particular occasion gave prominence to altruism and empathy as the life elixir of with the hundredth anniversary of the Munich Congress and the social life. The anniversary will provide the opportunity to the associated artistic impulse from Rudolf Steiner – many devote the Michaelmas Conference at the Goetheanum to anthroposophically oriented artists have this date in mind in the idea of the basic income. Götz Werner, who successful- their current work. Just as all impulses and suggestions have ly introduced this subject to the current public debate, will to be newly understood and grasped one hundred years later, be involved in the conference. In preparation, a colloquium so 2007 underlines the obligation to find the appropriate way took place in the spring of 2006 in which there was a fruitful to continue Rudolf Steiner’s painting and sculptural artistic exchange between the “theoreticians” Walter Kugler, Ullrich work. The expression “Museum or going to the source” Rösch and Christopher Houghton Budd and the “practition- expresses the drama of this challenge. ers” from anthroposophical banking Peter Blom and Thomas Jorberg. In the autumn of 2005, the law research colloquium in Kassel devoted itself to the subject: “The spirits of law – what specific inspirations do the different legal systems in Europe display?” The colloquium looked at five different 11 The Goetheanum

THE GOETHEANUM How can that be done? Eurythmy Ensemble at the Goetheanum “You must become like children” it says in the Gospel. This contrast of spontaneity and maturity is only resolved if we have Each tone is solidified pain and love discovered and created the eternal core of our personality In the following interview Carina Schmid, director of the within ourselves, and this process is always connected with Eurythmy Ensemble of the Goetheanum Stage, talks about the death. eurythmy staging of Mozart’s C minor piano concerto. Death is also a theme in Mozart’s piano concerto. It is written What are these major eurythmy projects about? in the darkest key: C minor – familiar to everyone through These major symphonic projects Beethoven’s fifth symphony. are not intended as events but Yes, the key is a dark one, but it is the key which, related to the we are concerned to develop a course of the year, belongs to Christmas and that is indeed the new culture. That is why it was character of this work: repeatedly the light shines through the already clear in our first project, darkness. And we want to show something of that in our pro- the co-production with the duction, of light that breaks through the darkness. Stuttgart Eurythmy Ensemble, that we should not appear just once but at best three times in major theatres. Well, that is not a Developments at the Goetheanum simple matter, for symphonic Overview works in eurythmy are not just an artistic challenge but also a chal- Carina Schmid, director At the Goetheanum as the headquarters of the General lenge in a social sense and enor- of the Eurythmy Ensemble Anthroposophical Society and the School of Spiritual Science, mous support is required from of the Goetheanum Stage. 180 full-time and part-time coworkers from 28 different nations those not directly involved. are currently employed (start of 2006). In the course of the past year a transparent salary structure was confirmed which, What does that mean in concrete terms? alongside a core income, which is the same for everyone, Whereas in 2003 at the start of this symphonic trilogy it was takes the social and familial situation as well as the various our enthusiasm, our artistic intent alone to enter such an artis- functions into account. tic and financial venture, we have now been in contact with people from the beginning who support us financially and with A weekly coworker’s meeting provides the opportunity to dis- ideas. It was above all their confidence, their trust in us which cuss developments, events and projects at the Goetheanum. gave us the courage to tackle the most difficult thing which In monthly departmental meetings coworkers of the sections, can be done in eurythmy: Mozart. areas and departments meet to deal primarily with planning and organisational tasks. Many of the speeches during the Mozart year, in Salzburg for example, repeated again and again that Mozart remained In the past year, the two major areas of the Goetheanum Stage incomprehensible to us, it was as if he was from a different and the Goetheanum Building Administration were augmented planet – is that where the difficulty lies in bringing his music to by the development of a third area, Reception and Events at expression in eurythmy? the Goetheanum. Rudolf Steiner said it in a very nice way: Mozart had been The departure of Sarah Kane meant change in the manage- inspired by an angel, an angel had lived in him. His music is so ment of the stage, only appointed in 2005. Currently the pure and simple that enormous maturity, artistic maturity and focus is on preparations for a new production of the Mystery personal maturity is required to avoid this divine simplicity Dramas. Mozart’s Magic Flute turning into kitsch or becoming childish. That is an enormous and the music and eurythmy challenge because his music is perfect, each tone is solidified events in summer 2006 will pain and love. provide the same kind of emphasis as the numerous and The stylistic resources used by eurythmy often appear enchanting well attended events in the in character. Is that an opportunity or an obstacle in this case? past Schiller Year. Eurythmy is close to Mozart by its nature, but such closeness John Herdin took over the man- must die. In our ensemble – if I may put it this way – it died, agement of the Building Ad- was overcome in the previous production. We would never be ministration from Kurt Remund able to tackle Mozart now if we had not previously staged the at the start of 2006. Alongside “Seven words on the cross” by Sophia Gubaidulina. Every the daily care of the architec- member of the ensemble went through his or her own little turally and scenically unique Uwe Werner, head of the death. That gives us the capacity, I might say, to encounter the Goetheanum site, the extended Department Documentation at contradictory elements in Mozart: he is always the playful child Glass House is to be completely the Goetheanum, gives an and at the same time possesses supernatural maturity. This renovated by the end of 2006 so insight of his work during the contrast must be recreated in our own soul. that it can be made available for Open Day of the local anthroposophical archives. the work of the School and 12 The Goetheanum

Sections. Financial report 2005/2006 Also at the start of 2006, Christine Blanke assumed re- From a fiscal perspective 2005 was a positive year for the Goethe- sponsibility for the Reception anum. The majority of initiatives could be supported in large part and Events area, coordinating through unexpected legacies. After 8 years membership contribu- the tasks currently distributed tions from country societies around the world increased. throughout many individual departments and functions Review of 2005 relating, on the one hand, to the visitors and guests of the building and, on the other hand, to the needs of users and the infra- structure. Silvia Escher who works The Goetheanum Management in the department Reception and Event. (a committee of the Executive Council: Paul Mackay, Cornelius Pietzner, Bodo v. Plato, Elizabeth Wirsching) provides the umbrella to coordinate the diverse tasks in the areas and departments. Scientists and artists at the Goetheanum meet in regular or project-related colloquia, working groups, retreats and discussion groups.

The Executive Council at the Goetheanum as management organ of the General Anthroposophical Society, and the Collegium of the School of Spiritual Science at the Goetheanum as the management organ of the School of Spiritual Science, work in a rhythm of weekly meetings; several-day-long retreats permit a deeper discussion of themes and projects. The streamlining and delegation of their coordinating and organisational tasks has meant that both bodies have Notes to Balance been able to steadily strengthen their spiritual scientific work a) Primarily due to increase in marketable securities (bonds) through legacies b) The major proportion of shares/stocks are in Weleda in recent years. c) Relates to houses/apartments for coworkers in Arlesheim/Dornach d) Relates to loans from individuals & institutions and bank mortgages A complete overview of the events programme of conferences, e) Pensions/retirement fund payments relate to committments to retired coworkers colloquia and seminars, performances and artistic productions f) Contingent donations are booked as loans, as they are non-definitive, and can be recalled on request. Rate of recall on contingent donations is negligible can be called up on the Internet at www.goetheanum.org/vk.html. Most of the Sections produce annual reports which can be direct- In reviewing changes to the balance sheet for the 2005 finan- ly requested (addresses on last page). cial year there has been a net positive increase of 2.7 mio CHF, to 23.7 mio CHF. Under assets, there has been a significant The weekly “Das Goetheanum” and the “News for Members/ increase to marketable securities and loans from 4.8 to 7.9 mio Anthroposophy worldwide” were launched in redesigned form CHF. This is due to the creation of two reserve funds (one for in May 2005 and report on contemporary issues, events in the 2 mio CHF and one for 1 mio CHF) supporting respectively the world society and at the Goetheanum. More at www.das- general operating expenses of the School of Spiritual Science goetheanum.ch through interest income on investments, and common projects of the School through a graduated drawdown of capital. The fund has been established in accordance with stipulations from a larger legacy. We increased our mortgages on residential real estate by nearly 900,000 CHF to finance renovations and investments to other real estate. Several contingent donations (loans) were convert- ed to gifts decreasing liabilities by 300,000 CHF. We were able to apply existing non-operating funds (primarily for the Goetheanum roof and Carpentry Building renovations) thereby decreasing liabilities in the Balance Sheet. Out of a small budget surplus we added 48,000 CHF to our corporate reserves. Other than these factors the balance sheet remained essentially the same. The comparative Profit and Loss statement is more revealing regarding actual Goetheanum finances. The total turnover for 2005 at 26.2 mio CHF was 3.3 mio CHF less than for 2004. This is in large part due to the fact that we concluded the Faust 13 The Goetheanum

of interest income from investments and the dissolution of several funds, amounting in total to 3.3 mio CHF, contributed considerably to the income side, allowing us to close the year with a small surplus of 48,000 CHF.

School of Spiritual Science The School of Spiritual Science undertakes various activities for essentially a negligible overall cost. With eleven sections or departments and a combined net budget for 2005 of 2.02 mio CHF the Sections on average each receive 185,000 CHF. Of a combined total actual (not budget) gross expense of close to 7 mio CHF in 2005, nearly 70% is “earned” by the Sections themselves. This places an enormous burden on the development of the School. Over time it will be necessary to increase the overall financial support for the School. This is an area of concern, and the Executive Council and Collegium wishes to make a clear priority of enhancing existing and finding new sources of income for the work of the School of the Spiritual Science

* As a result of the Faust performance: a) Costs for Coworkers in '2004' were higher b) Courses and Events income in 2004 was higher performance already in 2004. Correspondingly, coworker costs as well as Events and Advertising Costs were 1.2 mio less, and related income was also approx 2.2 mio CHF less. While depreciation to residential real estate was somewhat higher than in 2004 due to a special write down, we had fewer increases and additions to funds and lower costs for building and restoration as the renovations to Rudolf Steiner Halde were also finalized in 2004. It should be noted that the 3 mio CHF in the two new named funds are reflected in the Balance a) The Executive Council expenses are not reflected, and with 2 Sheet but do not show in the Profit and Loss statement due to Sections the Section Leader position was vacant (Art and partially the special endowment character of these funds. Math. Astron. Section) We experienced a positive increase of 300,000 CHF in membership contributions in 2005! This very welcome development can be attributed to the committed efforts of members in several countries. In particular: Germany, England, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Holland increased their membership fees. We also received members' contributions from Spain for the first time, for which we are indeed most grateful. We hope to continue this trend in the next years. Gifts for building and renovation were significantly lower with no major renovations. Institutional gifts were about 45,000 short of the 1,8 mio budgeted for 2005. However, over 5 mio CHF were received in undesignated gifts and legacies, aided considerably by a second large legacy, 2 mio of which was paid late in 2005 (with the remainder expected to be paid in 2006). This legacy is reflected in our profit and loss statement. We rely heavily on this form of financial support and are most grateful to those members and friends who remember and The net AAG/GAS contribution, after all Section earnings, has benefit the Goetheanum in their wills. Lastly, the combination remained steady over these past five years. It should be noted 14 The Goetheanum that for 2005 we have divided and separated overall costs of with its double domes will serve as the headquarters of the the General Anthroposophical Section with the Executive Natural Science and Agricultural Sections, and offer addition- Council costs. Previously, Executive Council costs were al meeting, laboratory and office space. Total costs for the ren- included in the budget of this Section. By separating and ovation are estimated at 3 mio. The renovation begun in late transferring half of these costs we have thereby reduced the November 2005 is projected to be completed by Christmas total budget to the School – while increasing costs to the 2006. We are dependent on the generosity of foundations and Administration of the Anthroposophical Society. Furthermore, individual gifts to raise the balance of the funds. two Sections (Art and Math./Astron.) functioned at reduced The total expense budget with its three components costs without Section leaders in 2005. Finally, since 2003, (Operating, Projects and Capital Investments) for 2006 is 24.6 Section projects have not been included in the Section's oper- mio CHF. This leaves a shortfall of 176,400 CHF in relation to ating budget. budgeted income. We have decided to confirm a budget with a small deficit of less than 1%. It is a reminder that we rely on Looking ahead and Budget 2006 the extra goodwill and participation of friends, members and We have made every effort to further reduce operating costs institutions. The annual budget, while 4 mio CHF higher than where possible. This is evident in „Anthroposophical Society“ 2005 due in large part to the Glass House renovation was con- expenses which we have reduced by over 500,000 CHF for firmed by the Executive Council in late December of the pre- 2006. ceding year. We have also made a change to the budget of Stage Cornelius Pietzner, Operations for 2006. While the net budget figure is slightly over Treasurer 3 mio. CHF, we have in fact made substantial reductions by incorporating all stage projects into its operating budget. We have made this step to better control costs in 2006. We have created a new budget category for „Reception and Events“ inaugurated as a major new department at the Goetheanum in January 2006. With a relatively modest budget, we nevertheless place great value and emphasis on this aspect of our work. Under Capital Investments, we have made a provision for some structural changes to the ground floor of the Goetheanum to optimize the reception of visitors. We hope to undertake these changes in late 2006.

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Great Britain Italy Norway Anthroposophical Society in Great Britain Società Antroposofica in Italia Antroposofisk Selskap i Norge Rudolf Steiner House Via Privata Vasto 4 Prof. Dahlsgate 30 35 Park Road IT-20121 Milano NO-0260 Oslo GB-London NW1 6XT Tel./Fax +39 02 659 55 58 Tel./Fax +47 22 44 86 88 Tel. +44 207 723 44 00 General Secretary Dr. Stefano Pederiva [email protected] Fax +44 207 724 43 64 [email protected] www.antroposofi.no [email protected] www.rudolfsteiner.it General Secretary Frode Barkved www.anthroposophy.org.uk General Secretaries Ann Druitt and Philip Japan Peru Martyn Anthroposophical Society in Japan Sociedad Antroposófica en el Perú Chairman Tasuku Etschu Av. G. Prescott 590, San Isidro Hawai'i Takadanobaba 1-18-26-203, Shinjuku-ku PE-Lima 27 Anthroposophical Society in Hawaii JP-169-0075 Tokyo Tel. +51 14 711 23 2514 Alaula Way Tel./Fax +81 3 3205 96 45 Fax +51 1 436 85 56 US-Honolulu, HI 96822 [email protected] [email protected] Tel. +1 808 988 45 55 www.anthroposophische-gesellschaft.jp National Representative Carmela Villafana [email protected] National Representative Van James Anthroposophical Society Japan Philippines www.anthroposophy.org/Branches/Hawaii Chairman Prof. Yuji Agematsu Anthroposophical Group in the Philippines Takaban 3-3-9 1F, Meguro-ku 1086 del Monte Avenue Hungary JP-152-0004 Tokyo PH-Quezon City 1105 Magyar Antropozófiai Társaság Tel. +81 3 3791 0073 Tel. +63-2-370 81 58 Bimbó út 3.IV.2 [email protected] Tel./Fax +63-2-410 23 48 HU-1022 Budapest General Secretary Prof. Yuji Agematsu Contact Jake Tan Tel./Fax +36 1 336 04 25 [email protected] National Representative Dr. Peter Szilágyi Latvia [email protected] Latvijas Antroposofiska Biedriba Poland Latvian Anthroposophical Society Towarzystwo Antropozoficzne w Polsce Iceland Contact Uldis Savelievs ul. Arciszewskiego 4 Antroposofiska Felagid a Islandi Keldisa Str. 24-51 PL-01-483 Warszawa P.O.Box 953 LV-1021 Riga Tel./Fax +48 22 666 88 32 IS-121 Reykjavik Tel. +371 9 16 50 00 [email protected] Representative Gudfinnur Ellert Jakobsson Fax +371 7 13 93 58 National Representative Ewa Wasniewska MD Tel. +354 4 86 60 22 [email protected] [email protected] Portugal Lithuania Sociedade Antroposófica em Portugal India Michael Branch Quinta s. Joao dos Montes Contact Aban Bana Contact Jurate Lekstiene PT-2400 Alhandra 5 Proctor Road, Grant Road Ateities 22-30 Tel. +351 21 951 20 92 IN-Mumbai 400 007 LT-5300 Panevezys Fax +351 21 358 07 06 Tel./Fax +91 22 386 37 99 [email protected] [email protected] Mexico National Representative Leonor Malik www.anthroposophyindia.org Rama Juan de la Cruz Branch leader Dr. Octavio Reyes Romania Ireland Tecla 46, Col. Los Reyes, Coyoacan Societatea Antroposofica din România Anthroposophical Society in Ireland MX-Mexico D.F. 04330 Str. Visilinor nr. 17, sector 2, P.O.Box 172, GB-Belfast Delivery BT18 9WT, Tel. +52 5 617 68 54 RO-73109 Bucuresti Northern Ireland Fax +52 5 617 40 54 Tel./Fax +40-21-323.20.57 Tel./Fax +353 1 286 21 16 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.antroposofie.ro National Representative Michiel Brave National Representative Dr. Gheorghe Paxino Namibia Israel Anthroposophical Group in Namibia Russia Elias Branch, Jerusalem Office M. Möller Anthroposophical Society in Russia Branch leader Eva Levy P.O.Box 11359 Nastschokinskij Pereulok 6, kw. 3 Hanassi St. 6 NA-9000 Windhoek RU-119019 Moskau IL-92-188 Jerusalem Tel. +264 61 22 43 49 Tel./Fax +70 95 291 23 84 Tel. +972 2 563 31 65 Fax +264 61 26 90 84 Serbia Michael Branch, Harduf Netherlands Antroposofski Kulturni Centar Beograd Office Sandra Gershony Antroposofische Vereniging in Nederland Branch leader Vojislav Kecman Kibbutz Harduf Boslaan 15 Gandijeva 241 IL-17-930 D.N. Hamovil NL-3701 CH Zeist YU-11070 Beograd Tel.+972-4-905 92 35 Tel. +31 30 691 82 16 Tel. +381 11 158 135 Fax +972-4-986 11 06 Fax +31 30 691 40 64 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.antroposofie.nl Slovakia Hillel Branch, Kiriat Tivon General Secretary Ronald A. Dunselman Slovenská Antropozofická Spolecˇnost Contact Stefanie Allon-Grob Hattalova 12A Schoschanim 32 New Zealand SK-821 08 Bratislava IL-36-056 Kiriat Tivon Anthroposophical Society in New Zealand Tel. +421 24 445 36 90-1 Tel. +972 4 983 20 67 General Secretary Hans van Florenstein Fax +421 24 445 38 54 [email protected] Mulder National Representative Dr. Erich Sasinka 18 Grants Road, Papanui [email protected] Sophia Branch, Petach-Tikva NZ-Christchurch www.antropozofia.sk Branch Leader Viera Cohen Tel. +64 3 354 44 47 P.O.Box 2143 Fax +64 3 352 83 93 South Africa IL-49121 Petach-Tikva [email protected] Anthroposophical Society in Southern Africa [email protected] www.anthroposophy.org.nz 16 Promenade Road, Lakeside 17 Contact Addresses

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