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Editorial...... 3

General Anthroposophical Society USA...... 4 Highlights...... 6

Free School of Spiritual Science General Anthroposophical Section ...... 7 Youth Section ...... 9 Mathematical-Astronomical Section ...... 10 Art Section ...... 10 Medical Section ...... 11 Natural Science Section ...... 12 Pedagogical Section ...... 13 Section for Agriculture ...... 14 Section for the Art of Eurythmy, Speech, Drama and Music...15 Humanities Section ...... 16 Section for the Social Sciences ...... 17

Goetheanum Goetheanum-Stage ...... 18 The Year at the Goetheanum ...... 19 Finance Report ...... 20 Addresses ...... 24

Publisher: General Anthroposophical Society Editorial: Wolfgang Held, Bodo v. Plato Translation: Peggy Elliott Editorial assistance: Monika Clément Layout: Johannes Onneken Printing: Kooperative Dürnau (Germany) Editorial World and Soul Awakening

Dear Members, Three approaches that may help to hold this bal- ance are: As if something is seriously amiss with the four elements–earth, water, air and fire: major 1) Steiner emphasised the spiritual scientific earthquakes, crushing tsunamis, and incessant methodology of anthroposophy, not as a fixed flooding, devastating hurricanes, and brush, world view, but as a systematic approach based bush and forest fires in many parts of the world on thinking and knowledge (England, 19 August have reached epidemic proportions. This com- 1923). bines with man-made problems such as climate 2) The openness and tolerance that the Anthro- change, disease and epidem- posophical Society seeks can be understood in ics, resource ownership and “‘Big world’ issues affect our the sense of “To love ones action and live in un- distribution such as water and personal soul life. World awak- derstanding of the other’s will, is the fundamen- food, population shifts to major ening means an awakening in tal maxim of a free human being” (Philosophy of urban centres, migration and individual souls.“ Freedom). This is also an incentive to become a population increases, and secu- learning organisation that attempts to bridge the Cornelius Pietzner rity and armed conflict issues. gap between the world and our own soul life. To These phenomena converge embrace this approach, in a heterogenous global into “tipping points” for soci- community, without losing specific spiritual iden- ety on a scale not seen before. They also seem tity, is a lofty aspiration for the Anthroposophical connected. The sense of being overwhelmed Society and unable to fully penetrate causes often leads to reactionary responses. 3) In January 23 1923 Steiner offered the chal- lenging statement that the Anthroposophical So- “Big world” issues affect our personal soul ciety itself “needs to cultivate these six virtues”, life. World awakening means an awakening in referring to the Basic Exercises. These practices, individual souls. This fundamental theme for transposed to the Society, help build a bridge be- Goethe: “Man knows himself only to the extent tween the individual soul and the world needs. that he knows the world, he becomes aware of himself only within the world and aware of the After 100 years, social spiritual impulses require world only within himself” was taken up and fundamental transformation. The General An- deepened by Steiner as a central theme of in- throposophical Society is facing this task. The ner development. The essential question is to 2011 jubilee is a milestone providing an opportu- identify, develop and, above all, practise the con- nity for thoughtful review, renewal and creation. nection between our individual soul life and de- Architecting and navigating the way forward, velopments in the world around us. To be able based on the accomplishments and foundation to do this in a relevant and meaningful way is of the past, but with a clear perspective for the Cornelius Pietzner to be a cosmopolitan citizen. Or in other words, future, will necessarily be a significant focus for has been a member of the it means to connect oneself to Michael, the the Goetheanum and the Society in the next Executive Council guiding Regent of our Time. In the 3rd Letter to years. since 2002 and is Members (3 February 1924) Rudolf Steiner says: For the Executive Council at the Goetheanum responsible for “In Anthroposophy it is the Truths it can reveal Finance. which matter: in the Anthroposophical Society it Cornelius M. Pietzner is the Life that is cultivated.” This places us into a sphere where “the Truths” can illuminate and provide understanding to life’s complexities and circumstances, and the diversity of life can aug- ment and contextualise these truths. Finding this balance is no easy task!

3 General Anthroposophical “Three Reasons for Optimism“ Society – Anthroposophical Society in the USA –

Is seems that the American Society is being I agree with Joan. Fear is not a common feel- challenged on many levels. Is it? ing in the USA but rather courage or optimism; jumping in with both feet and asking questions Torin Finser: The United States are confronted later is what typifies the American soul. Worrying with a lot of problems, and it is obvious that the questions about the future are indeed new and old solutions are no longer sustainable. Much the promises that the economic situation will im- will depend on finding a new way of coopera- prove have not been fulfilled. On the contrary: tion within the American Society. That is what is unemployment is alarmingly on the increase. The demanded of us today, and I hope that we will government has fed the economy with “sugar”, be able to deal with it. but that has hardly improved the situation. It is You have written about cooperation? as if the problem has been passed from Peter to Paul. Everywhere credits are getting out of In my book “Organisational Integrity” I don’t out- hand. Private households are in too much debt, line today’s problem. Everywhere we hear what the banks have incalculable liabilities and now doesn’t work, what is lacking. I prefer to look at the government, too. That begs the question: what does work. In this respect the human body “If the measures so far have not been success- is worth looking at. It is a riddle, a mystery of ful – what is the alternative?” I hope very much cooperation between different organs and multi- that those who have studied Anthroposophy will ple functions. All the diverse or- have the courage to now discuss these economic „If there was such a thing as gans work together so success- questions. What Rudolf Steiner has developed in American Anthroposophy, it fully. This is a fascinating study relation to dealing with money and interest rates would be called „Anthroposo- for me; for example to under- might now be heard. phy at work´.“ stand the essence of the liver or the kidney. What do the organs How is Anthroposophy developing in the USA? Torin Finser tell us, how do they work? Here I am more optimistic than in the past. For If I understand the organs’ the first time in many years membership is on the collaboration, do I understand social processes increase. That is promising as is the fact that the better? Youth Section is extremely active. Many young people attended the Annual General Meeting For example: The liver is quite warm with 41°C. last October in Spring Valley. 40 young people in In a group of human beings this liver-energy can my working group had come to the conference also be found. It means warming to a theme, without being members. Then there was a meet- moving forward. The lungs, in contrast, a cold, Torin Finser is the ing in Harlemville with 60 participants. There earthy organ, form a balance. The wisdom of director of the is a generation of 20 to 30 years olds who ask the human body helps us to sharpen our diag- teacher seminary after Anthroposophy, but in a particular way. It Antioch/New nostic perception. For one, there are the appar- is a social, communal and practical approach to England and ent problems which are found on the surface, Anthroposophy. Finally, there is a third aspect of General Secretary for example distrust within a teaching collegium of the Anthro- my optimism. We had a considerable deficit in or difficulties with parents. But we have to look posophical Soci- our annual accounts. Only a few months before deeper and find the underlying problems and ety in the United his death, Ernst Catz and I started an initiative. States. work with them. Anthroposophical medicine has We founded a group for supporters who already developed fantastic therapies for the human or- donate 1000 dollars annually for five years to ganism; they can be replicated onto the social the Anthroposophical Society. Our membership organism. That is the area of my research contribution is 120 Dollars, but we asked for Joan Almon, the former General Secretary, no- this high amount as a signal of encouragement ticed that the present fear is uncharacteristic for for the future of the Anthroposophical Society. the American soul. We started this initiative in May 2009 when the economic crisis was at its peak. Despite this, we

4 General Anthroposophical Society

carried this idea forward. Then Ernst Catz passed away but continued to assist the project. 54 people have now committed themselves to this. That is incredibly encouraging because it shows a deep connection and trust in the Anthroposophi- cal Society. In some countries meditation courses are now on offer. Are they available in the USA? We would like to take the 2011 anniversary as an opportunity to deepen anthroposophical work. The meditation of the foundation stone will play an important part in this. I am convinced that if we don’t take personal development and meditation seriously, if we do not deepen our understanding of Anthroposophy and permeate it further, our outer activities will not be produc- tive. We have set up so-called “visiting-speaker`s With 130 Waldorf institutions the USA come second after bureaus“. We are sending experienced members Germany with 219 institutions into communities which have no seminaries or working groups. They then work on the founda- tion stone over a weekend or a different anthro- posophical subject like esoteric Christianity or the seasonal celebrations. Because membership in the USA is far flung due to our vast distances, such seminaries are very important. Members from Montana, for example, are only rarely able to come to larger conferences. With this new programme we are reaching the periphery much better. We are going to the people rather than calling them to us. What is the special contribution of Anthro- posophy in the USA, what can Europe learn from American Anthroposophy? I would like to ponder a bit longer over this question. However, I would say it is the practi- cal application of Anthroposophy in daily life. Americans like to implement things. They live with the idea but they like to see it present in the world. Therefore bio-dynamic agriculture and also Waldorf pedagogy are strong in the USA. Many Americans believe in what stands the test of time. To link esotericism to vital questions is probably more a Western contribution to the de- velopment of Anthroposophy in the world.

5 General Anthroposophical Meditation and Encounter Society – Highlights from 2009/2010 –

One of the most interesting anthroposophical meetings was the well organised conference “Encircling Light – Expectant Silence“in White- horse, the capital city of Yukon/Canada. 200 people from 13 countries met in this solitary district in the east of Alaska in order to better understand the spirituality of the North. Debbie Allen of the Canadian Youth Section called it “a festival of human encounter“. Hungary also hosted a conference during the summer. 300 participants met with Sergei Prokofieff and Thomas Meyer on the subject of the esoteric background of the Rosicrucian streams. The quantitative largest number of an- February Days: Study days for younger people with the collegium of the School throposophical encounters is probably found in of Spiritual Science the one million signatures which the ELIANT ini- tiative managed to collect for the political repre- sentation of anthroposophical initiatives. “All knowledge that doesn’t grasp feeling and willing to such an extend that it brings forth Besides excellent meetings, like a conference on change, becomes a burden, even a danger,” the dignity of the child in Moscow, the Camphill- wrote Frode Barkved, Danish General Secretary, conference at the Goetheanum or the Waldorf and Gudjon Arnason, Country Representative conference in the Philippines, eurythmy has of Iceland, during a walking tour in Iceland in emerged in new locations and has even taken a the summer of 2009. The term “change” cer- foothold in some. Here five examples: tainly hits the nerve of anthroposophical life. The Youth-Eurythmy Group of the San Francisco Many people are looking for opportunities and Waldorf School, led by Astrid Thiersch, travelled the inner space for change beyond the sphere of to India for a short tour. Formacion de Euryth- knowledge. A longing for change and develop- mia de Santiago de Chile is the first eurythmy ment keeps the Anthroposophical Society young, school in the Spanish speaking South America. even if the membership’s average age is rising. 15 students finished their first year of training The key to a stronger force of change lies in in 2009. The Eurythmy-Ensemble Aurora Aus- the exceptional scope of the Anthroposophical tralis from Australia toured China in spring. In Society. It relies on the individual, how he/she Beijing 1100 people watched their “Southern manages to develop his/her meditative life; also Light“ programme. “Eurythmy can convert Chi- important is global networking. They encour- nese hearts,“ cited Birgit Lugosi from Melbourne age change of the inner and global soul life, and based on an actress from Guangzshou. In one both are presently being promoted. of the most beautiful spots in Europe a further Eurythmy-School has started: It is now avail- In London, for example, a first cycle of all 19 able as part of the Waldorf Teachers’ Training on Class Lessons was held in August 2009. In Bra- Grand Canary. zil, Michael Mösch, the new General Secretary, wants to see more emphasis on meditation. His In the autumn of 2009 Paul Mackay set three predecessor, Ingrid Böhringer, and members of conditions for a culture of the heart: contempla- the council of the Society, with the support of tion, new forms of celebration and fitting com- the Goetheanum Meditation Initiative, will visit munication or encounter. The paths of medita- individual regions of the country offering rel- tion and the many forms of encounter point into evant courses. this direction.

6 Free School of Spiritual Science Space for Supersensible Experience – General Anthroposophical Society –

One of the most productive areas of work offers are introductory events in Anthroposophy at the Goetheanum at present is the field of for co-workers of businesses with an interest in “Study and Further Education”. Over the past Anthroposophy. Many people who have not met ten years a rich programme of courses and Anthroposophy so far but would like to get an development opportunities has grown out insight are drawn to these. Such events were on of courses and colloquia by invitation, which offer before, but they were dependent on the brings the idea of an academy at the Goethe- initiative of individuals. anum closer to home. But maybe we first Together with BCL Bank we have developed a take a look back. concept. Such courses have their own particu- Robin Schmidt: Ten years ago, Heinz Zimmer- lar characteristic as some of the participants are mann and I started to re-develop the foundation only there because they have been sent by their studies at the Goetheanum. Prior to this there company rather than attending out of their own existed the study year founded by Georg Gölz- interest. The courses have to allow personal free- er, which wasn’t called the “Gölzer Year“ for dom and yet lead to the essence of Anthropos- nothing. It was strongly tailored on one person. ophy – that is a challenge. We are still gaining Shortly afterwards Viginia Sease began with her experience. 2011 it will be published as a pro- English Studies. Added to this were individual gramme. weekend seminaries on inner culture and the That sets the scene. What are the next plans? transition from anthroposophical studies to a personal meditation culture. All this happened We want to concentrate on the inner sincerity without much publicity and hence it was pro- of the courses. This includes a widening the car- tected. Five years ago, a course programme was rier circle. The pioneering phase, which demands added, an outline for a future study guide. New familiarity, has now been surpassed. That makes was also the student pass which allowed stu- the work between colleagues more demanding dents to participate in many of and includes spiritual scien- the Section events at a reduced tific research to find out how “How do we get from some- rate. Then a new constellation transformations into what is one interpreting Rudolf Steiner arose with Edda Nehmiz and alive, etheric, can be brought for me to entering the proc- Oliver Conradt. Elizabeth Wir- into the course work. A course ess of which Rudolf Steiner sching and Bodo v. Plato also then not only serves to convey speaks?“ became involved. We started to context, but it becomes a proc- structure the courses and stud- Robin Schmidt ess in itself. What does such Robin Schmidt, since 2002 leader ies into foundation and post- transformation into what is of the Research foundation levels and introduc- alive look like, for example in Centre for Cul- tion and advanced courses. A third step was the a philosophical course or in an eurythmy lesson tural Impulse at combination of free study forms. The students or in a course with a natural scientific theme? the Goetheanum follow their studies in dialogue with co-workers Obviously, many course leaders manage this in- and co-worker in the Sections. tuitively, but if we want to objectify this, we need of the Anthropo- cooperation, share reviews and research. We be- sophical General What about vocational studies? Section. lieve that the reason behind coming to a course Parallel to what has been said a vocational of- at the Goetheanum is ultimately to find access fer runs with a series of weekend courses called to one’s own higher being. There we can act as “Foundations of Anthroposophy“. This started intermediary. in autumn with a good response. The course The focus, therefore, is always on context, and “Inner Life and Meditation” takes place for the the course leaders also attend classes. It can be second time this year. The demand is large. The difficult to find a relationship to the spiritual for latest additions to this panorama of educational a “spiritual scholar”. This differs from person to

7 person, and therefore one cannot only convey further, we will soon have to look at other possi- context but one has to relate to each individual. bilities. I see the Goetheanum, also as a building, That affects community building. Groups based primarily as a place of initiation. And of course, on age are limited. there should be people who, together with oth- ers, create spaces through which they can enter Is the study of the foundations of Anthroposo- into the sphere of the spirit. And this is, if I may phy always at the centre? be so immodest, our task. Yes, and they can be taken up before, during or What have we not discussed yet? after the tuition. Anthroposophical vocational training has become more professional over the English Studies. This, by now two year English past years. Demands in the professional fields programme within the study guide, has also have increased. That is one reason why training developed and has now become especially im- is more concentrated on the subject, and increas- portant because the work at Emerson College ingly the Goetheanum is being asked whether comes to a close this year. That is regrettable. we can add tuition of the foundations of An- Therefore, at the moment, there is no other throposophy to the vocational training. That is place in the world, where a full time foundation a really interesting field which leads us to new course in Anthroposophy in English is being of- relationships. fered. Virginia Sease has developed this study programme and now here too the question aris- Until now “Study and Further Education“ has es for a group of effectively working lecturers. I included other areas. Will this continue? think it is important to mention what has hap- We have to extend carefully. Study quality arises pened in the background: Over the past years we from people being there for people. One has to have established a secretariat which looks after remain free for this task and be willing to lead the students. Yvonne Schmidt-Heyerhoff was personal conversations outside course work and responsible for much of the setting up. Mauro to accompany study projects. Of course we also Fenu is now the manager. It is also part of the want to be economically more independent. constellation, that there are co-workers who un- derstand the organisation as part of the whole At the same time the close relationship to the department and who contribute to an efficient Sections makes it possible that Section co-work- and beautiful atmosphere. Again it is about a ers understand their involvement here as part of human constellation and what lies in the rela- their training. We are also developing a concept tionships. Everything depends on the human where lecturers combine personal study at the constellation. Goetheanum with a course they lead. For two years now House Schuurman has been the home of the Study Department. Shouldn’t spiritual scientific studies be housed at the Goetheanum? It is great that we have a physical home and if the area of “Study and Development” grows

8 Free School of Spiritual Science “One Can Learn from Everyone“ – Youth Section –

“It is about awakening in the poetic nature of the other being, that means in that part of his personality that has not really become visible as yet but does so through my ability to see.“ This is how John Stubley from the Youth Section col- legium describes the task or expectation of many young people who come into contact with the Youth Section. Probably all initiatives follow this theme of enabling oneself, with and through fel- low human beings, for spirituality and the world. In spring 2009, the fourth “Connect“conference took place. Again, classes 12 from all over the world were invited for one “When I came to the Goethea- week. What was new was that the invited classes arrived num I said to myself that the with 40 people from all over the world on ‘How with their own projects at the Youth Section should not grow to Attain Knowledge of the Higher Worlds.’ Per Goetheanum. “It was possible in Dornach but in the world.“ e-mail we regularly exchange experiences in or- to participate in a workshop Elizabeth Wirsching der to meet again next year.” This “follow-up“ is run by the students,” says Katie one of the most important tasks of the Section. Dobb, “and one changed from Elizabeth Wirsching: “Young people travel and being conference organiser to being a student.” arrive at a station. Maybe there is time for a cof- That was a symbol of the whole year. One can fee, and then a small wonder happens. For many learn from everyone. It is an ongoing exchange. our house here becomes an important station on In the summer followed a meeting in Järna enti- their journey. But, we don’t want to grow too tled “360Degrees“. Here, too, mutual awareness large. It should remain non-bureaucratic, alive. stood at the centre, which can grow into shared What is meant to grow, and of course it does, are concern. Elizabeth Wirsching describes it similar- the Youth Sections in the countries.” ly: “It is about discovering each other. I feel it is a What concerns do we have? “The economic situ- gift that this generation brings to our society. In ation plays an important part in all event plan- Katie’s words: It is a special warmth.” To discover Elizabeth Wir- ning. But also the economics of live often pose what is unique in the other presupposes aware- sching made the questions,” replies Elizabeth Wirsching, and Katie Youth Section ness of one’s own uniqueness, one’s own task. into an interna- Dobb replies: “How do I mirror my financial situa- tional network Martin Stenius: “The summer conference showed tion in my inner and outer work?“ of young people that it is less about absorbing knowledge, and during her ten more about participation in cognitive processes.“ years of leader- Young people ask “what are the conditions to ship. 2011 she build a camp-fire?“ “Interest, enthusiasm, sincer- wishes to pass this on to other ity and trust,“ replies John Stubley, and Martin hands. Stenius adds: “including everyone and: not the context but the space has to be prepared. Con- text is brought about by the people.“ Concerning the work of the Youth Section, it is not that it ends with encounter but starts with it. From the meetings anthroposophical or chari- table initiatives arise which have to be nurtured. Martin Stenius: “We had a working weekend

9 “Strong and From Recognition Harmonious“ to Dialogue – Mathematical-Astronomical Section – – Art Section –

In hardly any scientific sphere except projective This year’s annual conference of artists con- geometry can one experience so directly the nected to the Section, held in the Netherlands, need for courage and bravery in thinking in or- had the title “Art as Schooling Path – School- der to discover new frontiers; and sometimes ing Path as Art“. The 130 participants worked one can feel on shaky ground. Whilst for the with the meditative dimension within the ar- life of imagination the infinite appears as an tistic process. Looking at art today was an im- abyss, the boundless becomes familiar in this portant part of the conference, says Mechthild geometric thought form. Occupation with pro- Theilmann from the Section. The key for the jective geometry soon leads to a second revela- Section’s increased dialogue with other artists tion. Thinking is not a representation of reality probably lies in the engagement with today’s which also exists without human involvement, artistic sphere. but only through human thinking can the world become fully real. This thought is not In the field of architecture this has been suc- academically abstract but touches the funda- cessful in many places. Following the Archi- mental question of what is man. Therefore tectural Exhibition in Berlin (2006), the Inter- the coworkers of the Mathe- national Forum for Man and Architecture and “Mathematics is like a large matical-Astronomical Section the Karoly Kos Society held a conference on city. There are streets, intricate engage in the development organic architecture in Budapest in 2009. At paths and bold bridges; some and spread of this type of ge- the same time an exhibition of organic archi- still undiscovered. The most ometry. tecture was hosted at the local Museum for beautiful building in the centre Contemporary Art. Thanks to the initiative of of the picturesque part of Fortunately there were three the architect Imre Makovecz, an organic archi- town, however, is the strong, publications in 2009: Alex- tecture has developed in Hungary throughout harmoniously structured castle ander Stolzenberg wrote an the seventies and eighties which is recognised ‚Projective Geometry’.“ important text book giving a far beyond national boundaries. His struc- large amount of assignments tures, from motorway service stations to city Alexander Stolzenburg in projective geometry for halls and churches, display a strong link to the schools. In addition, Gerhard locality and a special relationship to original Kowol, a mathematician from Vienna, pub- natural forms. lished an introductory volume on projective ge- ometry as a result of a research residency in the This shared conference enabled Section. It was published by a university pub- new dialogue despite contex- lisher and thus found its way into mathemat- tual differences between the ics lecture rooms. And finally, Oliver Conradt Hungarian group and some Oliver Conradt, published his studies on algebraic adaptation anthroposophical architects. It Ursula Gruber Physician and has been Leader Pedagogue. of projective geometry. was also marvelous that Lucien of the Section Leader of the Kroll, Peter Hübner and Gre- since 2006. She is Mathematical- Over the past two years the International Con- gory Burgess, internationally taking a sabbatical Astronomical ference for math teachers has been looking at renowned architects, and Pe- between Febru- Section since ways forward. The whole educational system ter Blundell Jones, Professor ary and Summer 2005. 2010. has been considered. During the conference of Architecture in Sheffield, in 2010, exchange about the different teach- as representatives of contem- ing methods was at the centre. In particular porary architecture, were able the new research area of dyscalculia, a math to attend. disability, asks for penetration with anthropo- sophical knowledge of man.

10 Free School of Spiritual Science Health and Community – Medical Section –

„Since its founding Anthroposophical Medicine has been marked by a tense relationship between supply and demand. Hence it is a core responsibility of the Medical Section to ensure that the Anthroposophical Medical Movement worldwide grows into a healthy working community in order to face its tasks better.” Michaela Glöckler

This is how Michaela Glöckler views the most like pontifical attitudes, unacceptable, one-sided important task of her section leadership over loyalty and collective idealisation, are also listed the past 21 years. The annually 55 conferences, besides the indications aimed for, as given by Ru- colloquia and meetings of the Medical Section dolf Steiner from his own experience: at the Goetheanum also serve this goal, so that 1. Interpretation, i.e. recognition and acknowl- “not only knowledge but also the opportunity edgment of competence for direct exchange on development perspectives 2. Trust in the individual to whom tasks have is offered to the various professional streams,” been delegated says Roland Tüscher, Section Conference Man- 3. Democratic culture and a brotherly ethos ager. The annual conference of the Medical within the team Movement in September 2009 was a key event. 4. Self-determination and accountable represen- For the first time the subject “Oncology”, a dis- tation ease of our civilization and its anthroposophical therapy, was at the centre. The report by Mathias Two concerns and their answers: Many anthro- Girke, Havelhöhe Clinic, on individual stages of posophical doctors are going to retire within terminal care for cancer patients showed how the next few years. The problem of succession Anthroposophy enables an insight into destiny is taken onboard by the German and interna- and with it a way of responding to it responsibly. tional network of those in training through a The contributions by participants brought about renewal and intensification of activities in the a moment of deep insight into the spiritual depth area of further education. The “International of Anthroposophical Medicine. Such shared ex- Postgraduate Medical Training“ programme of periences can never be replaced by a “visionary the Medical Section, too, assists by an increasing work process”. For a community to be effective number of worldwide further education weeks it also requires a consciousness about its inner (www.medsektion-goetheanum.ch). forms, the way it is managed and administered. Although the referendum vote on 17th May for This is even more important in an environment a „yes to complimentary medicine” was a great as complex as that of Anthroposophical Medi- success, and the current number of signatures cine which stretches from curative pedagogy for the Eliant Campaign with 950.000 looks to artistic therapies, from physiotherapy, nurs- positive, free choice of therapy and remedy are ing, curative eurythmy and the production of Michaela Glöckler still threatened. Here a lot more work has to be has been Leader remedies to medical core tasks in hospitals and done on a professional and social level in order of the Medical surgeries. Therefore the council of the Medical to safeguard the position of Anthroposophical Section for 21 Section, “IKAM“ (Internationale Koordination years Medicine in Europe. Anthroposophische Medizin), has informed itself on management styles and ideals of community building and development, where the individual remains free in his/her initiative, yet at the same time combined action and responsibility are made possible. How much this matters to those responsible can be seen in the fact that typical obstructions to successful leadership cultures,

11 Free School of Spiritual Science The Impulse of Perfection – Natural Science Section –

“The Darwin Year 2009” represented a begin- development. The evolution of human commu- ning and an end for the theory of evolution,” nities would be unthinkable without passing on summarises Johannes Wirz, Biologist in the acquired characteristics. Unfortunately, the two Natural Science Section the conferences and planned conferences on evolution had to be can- publications commemorating the anniversary celled due to insufficient participants, or rather, of Darwin’s publication of his momentous work had to be changed into a colloquium. “Origin of Species“. Looking back at his delib- erations about the evolution of life, beginning and end lie in the fact that today other mecha- nisms are recognised than the classical motiva- tions of coincidental variation and selection. If one repeatedly continues to breed animals dis- playing a gentler characteristic from a litter of sil- ver foxes, the animals not only become tame, but also develop “Every living being posses smooth fur, a shorter snout and the impulse of perfection they begin to bark. Not only right down to the level of its one characteristic changes, but genes.“ The basic experiment with the multi-edge spectra; the com- the complete appearance, the plementary colours are visible on the wall Johannes Wirz identity. Especially the much talked about genome project A further area of research for the Section is has led to new insights on the light, where Matthias Rang works in coopera- plasticity of genes. Every organism works con- tion with Johannes Kühl and the cultural scien- tinuously with its genes. It is not a finished pro- tist Tony Hildebrandt. An exhibition with works gramme. From the results of modern research on Goethe’s Theory of Colour links to this. The one re-approaches the totality of the organism. 200th anniversary of his description of colour is Ruth Richter and Johannes Wirz were able to in Summer 2010. A conference entitled “Life demonstrate something similar with the genome of Colour – Colour of Life“ and an interactive project at the research institute of the Natural exhibition with the assistance of the “Friends of Science Section. The artificial implantation of the the Goethean Theory of Colour” and “Goethe resistance gene into potatoes leads to a wide- Experimental“, Goethe’s scientific achievements ranging change of the plant. The result is im- in this field are being exhibited. portant for critics of gene technology because it proves that it is impossible to change individual With Matthias Rang’s research project, a split, Johannes Kühl characteristics without also affecting the integ- multi-edge spectra, not only interesting for ped- has been Leader of the Natural rity of the whole organism. agogy, was developed which shows the comple- mentarity relationship between prismatic colours Science Section To observe ongoing discussions within the theory for 14 years. found in Newton’s classical experiments, hitherto of evolution and to enlighten it from an anthro- Prior to this he not possible. The project has been registered as a posophical viewpoint belongs to the Section’s taught Physics in dissertation within the Section. Stuttgart. tasks. “It is estimated that today 30% of genetic modifications are controlled by so called epige- The Section co-workers are particularly happy netic processes. Obtained characteristics are ge- that the summer university in cooperation with netically fixed and thus transmitted”, concludes the Section for Agriculture is becoming increas- Johannes Wirz from his exchange with Eva La- ingly popular, also on an academic level. The ed- blonka (University of Tel Aviv). Until now this ucation of young scientists in a holistic, sustain- type of transmission was considered impossible, able “Science of Life” is not only of relevance for although cultural evolution ensues this type of the future within an anthroposophical sphere.

12 Free School of Spiritual Science Pedagogy Put to the Test – Pedagogical Section –

Education is becoming increasingly important. Not a month passes by when questions about upbringing and education are not on the pub- lic’s mind and the daily and weekly press carry articles or special editions about schools and the right educational system. How does Wal- dorf Pedagogy meet this development? “Au- tonomous schools which are actively engaged in pedagogy are on the increase. At the same time there is a danger in Waldorf schools to rest on one’s laurels. Habits have be- “The Section can only func- come rigid, outer forms, as for tion when one recognises example the nature table in the that it is a centre for research lower classes, seen as symbol which benefits the pedagogical of anthroposophical pedagogy, is overrated and hinders new praxis.“ International Conference of Waldorf Schools developments. A fresh con- (Hague Circle) put together a “characterisation Christof Wiechert sciousness impulse is needed of its most essential features” on behalf of the to gauge pedagogy along the Pedagogical Section in November 2009. lines of Knowledge of Man, or, as Rudolf Steiner called it, a consciousness of a new psychology. Here some of its central points: Waldorf pedagogy means a paradigm shift of all • Knowledge of man forms the basis for Waldorf that has existed in pedagogy before. This feature pedagogy. of anthroposophical pedagogy begins to breath • A Waldorf school is a uniform and inclusive when, within it, renewal becomes the daily bread schooling model from pre-school to leaving of the consciousness of the teacher and his/her school. actions. • It is based on a child’s age related development The Section’s programmes in further education needs and takes into account cultural diversity. stretch from weekend seminaries in meditation • Teachers require Waldorf specific training and for teachers, to courses on child observation feel responsible for appropriate self- and fur- and study weekends on Rudolf Steiner’s Knowl- ther education and collegial cooperation. edge of Man. A new initiative is inviting a whole • Every teacher is personally responsible for his/ teaching collegium of a school to come to the her lessons and is answerable for it within the Goetheanum for study days and an exchange community. Christof Wiechert with Christof Wiechert and other coworkers of • The kindergarten establishes the basis for vital- has been Leader the School of Spiritual Science. Two Swiss and ity and interest in the world. of the Pedagogi- three German schools have already made use of • The upper class aims for critical and self-critical cal Section for this offer. formation of judgment, an active relationship nine years and is to the world, a sense of responsibility and in- planning to hand “If we wish to correct errors of Waldorf peda- dependent learning. it over in 2011. gogy, which we continue to lovingly nurture, we have to attend courses.” This insight led to col- loquia with pedagogically responsible seminary leaders and educators. To gain a basis for judgment on the outer forms of Waldorf pedagogy, which take on a new face over time, and what the inner context is, the

13 Free School of Spiritual Science A Crucial Year – Section for Agriculture –

“I have always understood it as one of my tasks to build a nourishment;:physical nourishment, soul nour- bridge from the bio-dynamic movement to the Anthroposophical ishment through the senses, spiritual nourish- Society.“ ment through consciousness and finally destiny nourishment which arises out of deeds for the Nikolai Fuchs other. With this idea an association is made to Whilst the high agricultural prices in 2008 had Christianity. dramatic consequences for poor countries, it 2009/2010 sets a trend for agriculture because eased the situation for ecologically working the ecologically orientated World Agriculture farmers. At last cereal prices had achieved a Report demands that governments and federa- level which related to the human and mechani- tions consider the future of agriculture. The hith- cal investment. However, this price level was of erto only chair in bio-dynamic agriculture at the short duration. The pendulum stroke back and University in Kassel, which the Section actively income, for example, for dairy farmers, fell by a supports, also faces this crossroad. The question third. The spilt quantities of milk represented a is still open whether this chair so far backed by shocking protest. charitable funding will become a regular gradu- 2009 was a good year for harvests. But farm- ate programme. ers were not able to bring their produce to mar- A sobering but painful experience for the Sec- ket. In many shops milk is cheaper than mineral tion co-workers is that even successful research water. At the same, in many southern countries, projects scarcely reach the relevant scientific staple food is exorbitant. Whilst in Europe farm- journals. With the exception of Andreas Wol- ers are underpaid and cannot sell their produce, fahrt’s study on the individualisation in nature the number of starving people has exceeded a conservation, it has thus far not been possible billion world wide. “It is a world catastrophe,” to give research results the academic circulation summarises Nikolai Fuchs this terrible disparity their quality deserves. “Most scientific publishers and adds: “There is sufficient food; only it is un- reject a Goetheanum Header,” concludes Nikolai obtainable for some. That gives this catastrophe Fuchs. This fact too, tastes of cynicism because such a cynical character.” the natural science, to which these renowned 2009 the Agricultural Conference dealt with publications subscribe, is exactly the one that has the agricultural course. Following “Spirituality in contributed to today’s life threatening situation Agriculture” and “Identity and Openness” the in nature. What else can be done? Nikolai Fuchs: essence of the bio-dynamic work was achieved “Belief in our way of doing things is what is most with the annual theme of 2008/2009. The con- important.” Nikolai Fuchs, ference in February and the publishing of the an- Agronomist, nual review brought this subject to a close and has been Leader of the Section led to some reflection. It was only possible to for Agriculture divide the agricultural course during the confer- for 9 years and ence into its individual components because a relinquishes this study and many discussions within the Section’s position in the forum had taken place prior, says Nikolai Fuchs. summer of 2010. The annual theme for 2009/2010 addresses Christian development motifs. Stefan Mahlich and Nikolai Fuchs managed to secure represent- atives of other beliefs as speakers for this annual conference. One highlight of the well attended conference was when Ha Vinh Tho described that Buddhism speaks of four levels of human

14 Free School of Spiritual Science The Dawn of Speech – Section for the Art of Eurythmy, Speech, Drama and Music –

Whilst for some years now eurythmy has found This fulfilling soul experience is not offered by a new artistic base after an intensive search at speech eurythmy. the beginning of the century, speech still remains Therefore the eurythmy-coaches have started within a phase of discovery. It was wonderful to work with Rudolf Steiner’s speech eurythmy that in three conferences in 2009, anthropo- course. Margrethe Solstad’s travels to Sweden sophically working speech therapists and speak- (Järna), USA, France and Germany facilitated ers met to exchange their experiences. In Wit- eurythmic collaboration. “The meetings are ten-Annen 50 speech therapists, working with about discovering what is accessible through lan- schools, met to discuss the pedagogical aspects guage. This is a mutual task. On one’s own one of speech. Because most schools do not offer a quickly falls into a routine,” explains Margrethe full time position for drama and speech, most Solstad. artists also teach other subjects “Trust in the forces of speech which allows them to be more The puppeteers formed a further committee dur- is a path for which we require integrated into the school. Dur- ing their January meeting which will be responsi- a deep breath.“ ing the speech pedagogical ble for future initiatives and conferences. conference, Dietrich von Bonin Margrethe Solstad Then there was phantastic music during the Sym- introduced his research on the phony conference of the Goetheanum stage. healthy effect of speech education on the inter- Groups that had studied symphonies present- action between heart- and breathing rhythm. ed their results. And there was “little music“: “The reciting of hexameters increases the vari- Michael Kurz, responsible for music within the ability of the heart beat,” says Bonin from the Section, led a session on “Lyre and Eurythmy“, University of Bern. and, in cooperation with the Alanus College, a Another conference dealt with curative speech. session on music’s healing forces. 120 participants looked at the potential and Something new also happened at the meeting of boundaries of drama, performing and eurythmic the eurythmy training graduating class. For the gestures. This realm of boundary and meeting first time, all lectures of the school stood on the between language and eurythmy was also the stage and presented something of their euryth- subject of the summer conference. At the centre my. That this is possible with mutual respect stood Fercher von Steinwand’s poetry with cho- shows how sustainable the collegial collabora- reographies by Rudolf Steiner. tion has become between the teachers. Maybe it is too soon to speak about a dawn in Margrethe What are current challenges? “For example, con- Solstad has been speech, but in 2009 new steps were taken in vincing associations that 18 hours of lessons per Leader of the the area of training. After the end of the speech week are more than enough for an eurythmist. Section for the training at the Goetheanum in 2007, Agnes Zeh- Art of Eurythmy, In eurythmy, movement and life forces are con- nter, Kirstin Kaiser and Brigitte Kowarik founded Speech, Drama stantly placed onto the soul level and that de- a school for speech in Basel, called “Am Wort“ and Music. mands strength – strength which the eurythmist Prior to this she and the work has begun with eight students. has to find and which the pupils gain.” managed the This year further courses are added, including a Eurythmy School course in further education for therapists and in in Oslo. preparation for the art therapy exams. Public in- tensive study weeks in February and September offer an insight into the study concept. In eurythmy too, speech moves to the centre, says Margrethe Solstad. Usually tone eurythmy is more accessible because the merging of music and movement directly takes hold of the soul.

15 Free School of Spiritual Science The Expression of Spirit in Culture – Section for the Literary Arts and Humanities –

Speech today is predominantly used as a com- colloquia on specific specialised subjects and munications and information medium. It requires public cultural events, seminaries and the annual some inner strength, a change of attitude, to un- Whitsun Conference. derstand and nurture the word as a living entity This year, for the first time, a colloquium on the instead of an information carrier. Middle Ages takes place which will work on the Every living essence exists in change, in devel- question whether anthroposophically enhanced opment and this includes speech. At the begin- medieval studies can be fruitful for pedagogy ning of human evolution divine spiritual forces and research (“pagans, Jews and Christians in were active in it and through it. The word was German 12th and 13th century literature”). a creative force in the world. This is reflected in “I have to and need to face it... – Spiritual Expe- the prologue of the St. John’s Gospel: “All things riences and Destiny Encounters in the Fairy Tale: were made by him; and without him was not any The Gold Children” is the theme of the public thing made that was made.“ fairy tale conference prepared, over many years, However, mankind’s evolution leads from direct by the Fairy Tale Research Group. spiritual guidance to emancipation from spiritual Arabic influences on Middle European Christian guidance; this general law also finds its mirror in development and the special task and location of its relationship to language. Its genesis in past, Georgia with its rich early Christian heritage are present and future is closely linked to human the subjects of this year’s public cultural confer- cultural and consciousness development. The ences. loss of a connection to the spiritual is also the loss of the outwardly creative force of the word. With the title “Julian Apostata–Herzeloyde–Ty- The fading of the essence of language can first cho Brahe, an individual destiny and its effects in of all be seen in the development of a symbolic, the Michaelic stream” the Whitsun Conference metaphorical use of language, whereby, howev- is devoted to this exceptional individuality, an er, new creative opportunities are opened up for ideal example of the laws of re-incarnation and man and poetry is born. Yet, over the past cen- karma. turies, the word has also lost this imagery. Today An overview of all programmes and activities it is only experienced as a term, “terminology” of the Section worldwide can be found in the which has no longer anything to do with the ob- “event calendar 2010”. The half-yearly newslet- ject it describes. Today it rests with mankind to Martina Maria ter offers an insight into the Section’s work with return language into a direct relationship to the Sam has been articles in specialised fields, interviews and event looking after spirit by bringing to mind its spiritual essence, by reports. the Humanities’ using it perceptively and consciously nurturing it. Section at the Martina Maria Sam Goetheanum for The Humanities Section would like its work to be ten years. Last understood on this basis: Hence, on one hand, year, she also Rudolf Steiner’s many and cherished inspirations published Rudolf for using language, speech development and Steiner’s notes on the so-called lexicology are being taken up artistically and pro- “Rückschau”. gressively, on the other hand, the above roughly outlined path of mankind, as it is mirrored in cultural and consciousness development, is be- ing developed. This happens with different focal points in the Section groups worldwide; at the Goetheanum it is researched within a framework of small working groups and research meetings, the work within the School of Spiritual Science,

16 Free School of Spiritual Science Interdependency as Opportunity? – Section for the Social Sciences –

of one’s own needs,” and “asking oneself the question: How do I have to be for you to be free?“ Walter Kugler, Head of the Rudolf Steiner Archive, summarised four principles from the conversation: 1. Threefolding means to also notice the other. 2. Social life carries within the energy of the direc- tion of one’s thinking and acting. 3. Threefolding is not an idea or concept, but an observation. And finally 4. “Threefolding should detect a pas- sion for processes which appear to be far from reality and stand in no direct relationship. That leads the social element from pragmatism to art. Following the successful fam- ily culture conference “Family as Place of Work“in 2008, four “Mutual interde- Only visible from a bird‘s eye perspective: The Chartres labyrinth mowed into the pendence and mu- Goetheanum lawn. Participants from the Economic Forum followed the path colloquia were held in 2009 which looked at one specific tual enabling are theme each. It started with a key questions for a “Faust is a drama for the 20th century, and Wil- course on the recognition of new social life”. helm Meister is a novel for the 21st century.” one’s own and the child’s tem- This characterisation by the biologist Wolfgang perament. Besides a seminary Paul Mackay Schad marks the social mind of humanity today: on the child’s religiosity, the It is less about a fight against the world and for psychologist Rudy Vander- the world but more about finding and becoming cruysse addressed questions of oneself through observation and conversation. inner development with regard This “making myself into what I am,” as Wilhelm to excessive demands, over- Meister speaks of himself, is a deeply social event tiredness and overload in his Paul Mackay was because it decides ones relationship to others. lecture entitled “Anxiety and Head of Triodos the Ego“. Bank (NL), before Paul Mackay sees this “interdependency“, this becoming a mutual dependency and mutual enabling, as a member of the key term for today’s social relationships. Know- Goetheanum Ex- ecutive Council in ing about each other and communication are 1996. Supported central. by Ulrich Rösch With this in mind, 60 people met in November in he also leads the Section for the the Youth Section and Section for Social Sciences Social Sciences. in order to jointly look for visions for future Sec- tion activities. Cooperation with the members of the Youth Section proved very fruitful in gaining new perspectives in some stagnant areas of the Section’s work. For example, Katie Dob, member of the Youth Section, presented 40 tips on behaviour for personal development. “One should be aware

17 Goetheanum “Persuaded by Beauty and Energy“ – Goetheanum Stage –

The production of “The Guard- “Whilst after the Mendelssohn ian of the Threshold” at Easter Symphony the audience still 2010 is the final part of the seemed a little apprehensive, new production of the Mystery by the end of the evening Dramas directed by Gioia Falk everyone in the theatre was (overall artistic director) and persuaded by the beauty and Christian Peter (drama director). energy of this art form.” With more than 20 perform- Eugenia Krivitzkaja, ances the Mystery Dramas take Culture Portal Moscow central stage at the Goethen- Advertising Poster of the eurythmy aum in 2010. Two works of the performance in a Moscow tube station German Classic were produced in 2009: Nathan the Wise by Moscow’s large ring road on our drive from the Ephraim Lessing and Amphit- airport. Luck was also in the planning. At the ryon by Heinrich von Kleist. Goetheanum, a Russian student, Elena Toroptchi- na, had started work in the costume department. Eurythmy in Moscow She knew the Moscow theatre scene well and The Symphony-Tour 2008 may used to organise conferences. Her contribution well have been the last. Three was vital. tours had been agreed between A few days after the summer holidays both groups the Goetheanum-Stage and the met for rehearsals. The trip stood under a good Eurythmeum Stuttgart, and this star. The reunion with the orchestra touched us was the third. And let’s not for- all; despite communication problems many tried get when the Russian Orchestra to explain how happy they were about our visit. first arrived in Dornach; all the Many had purchased tickets for their families young musicians, and how de- from their own money. This encounter empha- lighted we were by their music. For six years they sised that the not easy time spent on preparation have accompanied us. Despite difficulties in com- had been worthwhile and that this visit had ful- munication, hardly any of us spoke Russian, and filled a longing of the heart. amongst the musicians hardly any spoke German or English, an ability to make music for eurythmy A further encounter was with the director of the was present which carried and enlivened us. theater, Grigory Papish. Only in conversation it became clear to us that our performance was not Particularly Barbara Mraz from the Goetheanum- only the first of the season, but also a First Night Stage, who also has a private link to Russia, the for the new directors of the Yauza Palace. This feeling grew that after this lengthy co-operation amazing trust in us by the Theatre Management we owed the Orchestra a return visit to their was extraordinary. homeland. The idea seemed unrealistic. We de- cided on one last initiative before giving into The two performances were well attended with destiny. And then the necessary help appeared. an audience of 500-600; an audience that be- Ursula Piffaretti was convinced by the idea of a came increasingly amiable and heartily applaud- return visit to “our” musicians and was prepared ed the “Lamentate“. This was a space where to offer basic funding. eurythmic movement was a joy. Mikhail Khokhlov, the conductor of Gnessin- Virtuosos, was very happy and arranged contact with the Yauza Palace which was of suitable size. We were very impressed when we spotted the edited version from Reports from the Eurythmeum Stuttgart. large posters for the Symphony-Eurythmy along Text by Ulrike Wendt

18 Goetheanum Impressive Finish and Modest Beginning – The Year at the Goetheanum –

All that is new is un- sult of the Goetheanum Meditation Initiative, a imposing. This fact is project by anthroposophists from Europe and the well known from na- USA coordinated by Ron Dunselman, Arthur Za- ture, and yet it is hard jonc and Bodo v. Plato. It promotes a stronger and to accept this within more visible exercise and meditation practice. an organisation. The Since the premiere on 1st January 2010 of “The same is also valid in re- Soul’s Awakening”, the fourth Mystery Drama, verse for those things it has become obvious that the new production which form identity, of the Mystery Dramas has opened the door for and which are obvi- an important step for a spiritually-contemporary ous. When they have presentation of the dramas. “Let’s hope that it is reached their level possible to put across into the already produced of maturity and their The figure of Johannes in the new production of first two dramas what has been achieved with the the Mystery Dramas pioneering spirit has fourth drama,” Paul Mackay, responsible for the come to a close, this stage, told the artists during First Night celebra- too is difficult to ac- tions. Until Easter 2010 the third drama is the cept. This was put into practice when during last last to be rehearsed. Then follow four cycles of year’s eurythmy summer conference the great the Mystery Dramas lasting until Christmas 2010. symphonic works were put onto the stage for a The financial situation at the Goetheanum does last time by the Goetheanum-Stage in coopera- no longer permit the financing of a production tion with the Else-Klink-Ensemble Stuttgart. out of the current household budget. Therefore it The third symphonic production culminated in was very much appreciated to discover in autumn Arvo Pärt’s “Lamentate“. After much searching 2009 that gift aid had been so generous, that all and doubts about the future of eurythmy at the production costs could be absorbed from it. turn of the century, the force of development Another impressive finale was the Agriculture proved itself in many promising smaller produc- Conference in February 2009. With more than tions and now in a big way. 800 participants it was the best subscribed annual It is notable that Carina Schmid, who, with Ben- conference and the last one for Nikolai Fuchs as edikt Zweifel, put her artistic mark on this sym- Section Leader. Under the header “Christian Im- phonic cycle, is planning to become active in pulse for Agriculture” a circle of annual themes, workshops and in the exchange on meditative ranging from questions on identity to climate cri- praxis. And similarly Christof Wiechert, as leader sis, cosmology to working with the agricultural of the Pedagogical Section, has integrated child course is closed. Two weeks prior to the Agricul- study into the Waldorf school culture through nu- tural Conference, 350 pedagogues from Swiss merous courses and school visits. Now he passes Waldorf schools met for their further educa- this work to younger hands but he will continue tion. Robert Thomas, Leader of the Swiss School to be involved in key tasks at the Goetheanum. Movement, was very pleased about the response This area of study is part of the new and future and called the next step: “Colleagues from the orientated initiatives at the Goetheanum. French speaking part of Switzerland were nearly all present, now we need to mobilise the schools Over a number of weekends, a group of 30 par- in Ticino, the Italian speaking colleagues.” ticipants met during 2009/2010 with various lec- turers like Arthur Zajonc (USA), Ron Dunselman (Netherlands), Bodo v. Plato (Goetheanum) in or- der to discuss central questions on the meditative life. Inquiries for these courses exceed our present staffing possibilities. These courses are a first re-

19 General Anthroposophical Finance Report 2009 and Society Commentary on the 2010 Budget of the General Anthroposophical Society

In addition to ongoing activities, the General An- Science. However, this does not include the ur- throposophical Society undertook several special gent renovation work on the Goetheanum ter- projects in 2009. A major undertaking is the new race and roof, for which funding is still needed. production of the Mystery Dramas, which rep- Profit and Loss 2009 resents a significant financial commitment over 3 years. The generous support of members and The financial year 2009 closed with a small loss friends made it possible to finance the initiatives of 67 TSfr on a total turnover of 23.2 mill Sfr, and projects of the Goetheanum. This is a con- which was 350 TSfr more than budgeted at vincing testimony to the deep engagement of 22.855 TSfr. the anthroposophical community through do- All major departments held to their expense nations, gifts and legacies, as well as members’ budgets with only slight overall variations. Co- contributions for the cultural and spiritual tasks worker income rose by 446 TSfr to 12,8 mill Sfr. of the Goetheanum and the School of Spiritual This is due to increased personnel costs related to the Mystery Dramas and a 1% cost-of-living adjustment for basic earnings for coworkers. Overall operating costs essentially remained the same as 2008, whereas event costs at 3.1 mill Sfr, including the Mystery Dramas, were 1.9 mill Balance Sheet 31.12.2009 31.12.2008 All Amounts in Thousand Sfr Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities Sfr less than the previous year. Operating Cash, Bank, Post Office 1‘929 634 Expenditures for Materials were 1.8 mill Sfr less Accounts Receivable 752 854 at 8.5 mill Sfr. Capital investment expenses, due Prepaid Expenses, Deferred Charges 849 786 to lower depreciation on buildings, was also Current Assets 3‘529 2‘273 Liabilities 1‘391 1‘672 significantly lower by 1.3 mill Sfr. In short, total Reserves 533 400 expenses for the year were 3.7 mill Sfr less than Passive Accruals and Deferrals 562 899 actual expenses for 2008. This reflects a strict Short Term Liabilities 2‘486 2‘970 budgetary discipline practised over the course Securities, Reversionary Deposits 1) 3‘381 5‘096 of 2009. Loans, Holdings and Investments 2) 3‘738 3‘738 The Goetheanum maintained global membership Financial Assets 7‘119 8‘834 contributions at 4.5 mill Sfr, despite significant Properties 3) 5‘721 5‘875 Goetheanum Building 2‘113 2‘344 currency exchange fluctuations, particularly in Fixed Assets 7‘834 8‘219 the USA, England and Australia. Losses in mem- Loans and Mortgages 4) 5‘512 5‘201 bership fees due to currency were compensated Pension Obligations 354 397 by positive exchange rates in other countries. 5) Reversionary Donations 7‘581 7‘995 Country Societies made significant efforts to Long Term Liabilities 13‘447 13‘593 maintain or increase their membership contribu- Funds 6) 2‘004 2‘151 tions. In view of the continuing clarification of Equity Capital 613 690 membership status in many countries – result-

Surplus Income 2009/2008 67 78 ing in a net decrease of total membership in the Total 18‘482 18‘482 19‘326 19‘326 Society to just under 47,000 members – it is a positive sign that total contributions remained 1) Donations with right of recall. The parallel position appears under “Reversionary Donations”. the same as 2008. However, the average con- 2) Holdings in WELEDA AG and a minority holding in Vital AG. 3) Houses and flats for coworkers in Dornach/Arlesheim. tribution per member per year is approx 95 Sfr, 4) Interest bearing loans from private individuals/institutions and mortgages from banks. well under the 125 Sfr per member agreed at the 5) Donations with right of recall. The recall percentage is low. 1991 Annual General Meeting. 6) Internal designated funds for School of Spiritual Science activities.

20 Contributions from institutions were significantly Income from Student Courses & Services, a higher at 2.5 mill Sfr than the year prior, as were growing area for the Goetheanum, increased by free donations at 1.8 mill Sfr. Surprisingly, com- nearly 20% to just under 400 TSfr. We hope this pared to the development over the past years, trend will continue. However, income from Con- the level of designated gifts has gone down, and ferences and Meetings fell by 24% to 1.36 mill un-designated gifts increased by 373 TSfr. Sfr. Total income from the School of Spiritual Sci- ence was down by 383 TSfr to 1.9 mill Sfr. Gen- Particularly welcome were the strong results of eral services, guided tours and artistic events for the Christmas Appeal. Worldwide 800 TSfr was the Goetheanum as a public venue fell by 502 collected. During this financially difficult time, TSfr. This development requires careful examina- this is most gratifying. Compared to 2008, gifts tion. from Switzerland were up by 60 TSfr and from Germany up by nearly 100 TSfr. Furthermore, an A donation of 750 TSfr was allocated to the additional 367 TSfr was collected in gifts through funding of the Mystery Dramas. This gift had to the St John’s Appeal, an extraordinary demon- be postponed to 2010, resulting in liquidity pres- stration of generosity and interest in the Mystery sures in the second half of the year. The eventual Dramas and building renovations. This response sale of two properties, and the designation of is deeply satisfying and an enormous help for the extra income from legacies above the 2009 bud- work of the Goetheanum. geted amount of 700 TSfr helped in this regard. Part of the 1.8 mill Sfr from legacies was used for a new administrative software system for the Goetheanum. This makes the complex confer- Profit and Loss ence system more efficient and “visitor” friendly. All Amounts in Thousand Sfr Expenditures 2009 2008 Total income from member contributions, insti- Staff Income 12‘851 12‘405 tutional contributions, legacies and free gifts in Administration 936 930 2009 at 10.56 mill Sfr was 590 TSfr above bud- Travel and Vehicles 345 380 get and 1.88 mill Sfr above last years’ levels. Information and Advertising 386 500 Materials and Production Costs 782 778 These significant results can only be seen posi- Building, Grounds, Furnishings 853 758 tively and with gratitude. Energy 708 691 In summary, 2009 had several positive, even un- Appropriations and Levies 167 221 Insurance and Consultations 649 653 expected developments, such as the heartwarm- Value Adjustments 190 68 ing response from members to the St John´s and Allocation to Funds, Reserves 392 320 Christmas Appeal, and higher income through Event Costs 3‘118 5‘015 legacies that allowed the Goetheanum to meet Investments 88 1‘437 expenses related to the Mystery Dramas and to Interest and Other Expenditure 794 1‘445 Coworker Housing 856 1‘188 invest in necessary repairs to infrastructure. other Expenses 104 186 However, liquidity continues to be a substantial Total Expenditure 23‘219 26‘975 problem and creates considerable strain on plan- Income 2009 2008 ning possibilities. Without adequate reserves the Membership Contributions 4‘490 4‘500 Goetheanum must often take credit on current Institutional Contributions 2‘451 1‘990 accounts for payment of monthly bills, which av- Donations 1‘833 1‘460 Legacies 1‘791 729 erage 2 mill Sfr per month. Currency fluctuations “Das Goetheanum” Weekly 1‘378 1‘415 also play a role in real income. Dependency on Release of Funds 461 2‘107 charitable gifts is an increasingly restricting factor Conferences, Courses, Events 1‘362 1‘783 for the Goetheanum. Without growth in the mem- Publications and Brochures 48 74 bership, and a commitment to such development Studies and Further Education 397 333 in core country Societies, or the development of Laboratory and Institutions 102 102 Artistic Presentations 772 961 significant new sources of income, potentially dis- Guided Tours and Exhibitions 52 62 ruptive reductions of traditional activity areas for Services 654 973 the Goetheanum will likely take place. Garden and Park 292 277 Ear-marked Donations 3‘851 4‘251 Balance Sheet, 2009 Interests and other Earnings 827 1‘028 Coworker Housing 2‘246 4‘646 Total assets reduced by 843 TSfr to 18.482 Other Earnings 145 209 TSfr. Current Cash Assets (receivables, pre-paid Expenditure Surplus 2009/08 67 78 expenses, cash on hand and bank deposits) in- Total Income 23‘219 26‘977

21 creased by 1.2 mill Sfr at the end of 2009 while responsible for the overall change in Financial long term assets decreased by 1.7 mill Sfr. Assets. Holdings: the General Anthroposophical Society Property, plant and equipment reduced nomi- has 23% nominal ownership with 39% voting nally by 385 TSfr to 7.8 mill Sfr. rights in Weleda AG and a minority stake in Vital Short term liabilities decreased from 2.9 mill Sfr. AG (Speisehaus) These remained unchanged at to 2.5 mill Sfr at the end of 2009, while long 3.7 mill Sfr. term liabilities fell by 146 TSfr. These include gifts The sale of 1.4 mill Sfr in obligations/bonds at with right of recall, loans and mortgages and the beginning of 2009 to cover liquidity needs, pension obligations. There was little net change together with the repayment of some loans, was in this regard in 2009. We applied internal designated Funds of 150 Budget 2010* TSfr to operating expenses, thereby reducing li-

All Amounts in Thousand Sfr abilities by an equal amount. We concluded the Operating Costs Expense Income Net year with 546 TSfr in equity capital. Executive Council and Secretariat 1‘386 -1‘386 Public Relations 186 -186 Budget 2010 and Outlook Documentation 476 159 -317 For the 2010 budget the Executive Council, De- Society Conferences and Events 350 449 99 Finance, Fundraising and Controlling 382 -382 partment managers and Section leaders started Personnel 668 81 -587 a process with the mandate to reduce total IT and EDP 338 -338 costs (except the School of Spiritual Science) by Weekly Publication 1‘215 1‘181 -34 8-10%. The Executive Council approved a budg- Properties 708 1‘322 614 et in December 2009 of 21.090 TSfr, which is 1.8 Membership Contributions 4‘675 4‘675 Institutional Contributions 2‘150 2‘150 mill Sfr or 7.9% lower than the previous year. Donations 2‘300 2‘300 This decision was based on a continuing analysis Legacies 500 500 of the economic circumstances of the Goethea- Other Earnings 1‘710 1‘710 num, developments in the worldwide Society, Other Expenditure 51 -51 and the global economy. Total Society 5‘760 14‘527 8‘767 On this basis, we have lowered the total budget, School of Spiritual Science including the Mystery Drama project, by 1.7 mill General Anthroposophical Section 777 557 -220 Sfr. Also included are 200 TSfr less income from (Including Studies and Further Education) 557 326 -231 Pedagogical Section 456 422 -34 legacies, 150 TSfr less institutional contributions, Natural Science Section 778 472 -306 and about 600 TSfr less in extraordinary earn- Section for Agriculture 405 262 -143 ings. Further, savings are realized by postponing Mathematical-Astronomical Section 169 22 -147 renovation and investment projects, and reduc- Medical Section 1‘699 1‘549 -150 tions in overall stage funding. Section for Social Sciences 193 69 -124 Section for Literary Arts and Humanities 308 119 -189 The Goetheanum reduced expenses with its Section for the Art of Eurythmy, Speech, Drama and Music 289 100 -189 stage as a cultural meeting place, reception and Art Section 249 57 -192 events management, building administration) Youth Section 377 178 -199 Total School of Spiritual Science 5‘700 3‘807 -1‘893 and general administration of the Anthropo- sophical Society. In contrast, we agreed to main- Goetheanum tain net costs for the School of Spiritual Science Goetheanum Stage 4‘655 1‘349 -3‘306 at 2009 levels. Capital investments were reduced (Including Mystery Dramas 09/10) 1‘534 625 -909 to a minimum, with the expectation that renova- (Including St. John’s Apocalypse Eurythmy 2010) 391 90 -301 tions to the terrace, concrete walls and slate roof Reception and Events Management incl. Catering 1‘310 111 -1‘199 Goetheanum Building 3‘431 1‘063 -2‘368 of the Goetheanum estimated at 3.7 mill Sfr will Total Goetheanum 9‘397 2‘523 -6‘874 be undertaken in 2011 or 2012 at the latest.

Total Operating Costs 20‘857 20‘857 0 Financial Health The difficult but necessary step to reduce operat- Investments incl. Depreciation 233 233 0 ing costs at the Goetheanum is part of a process of

Summary economic consolidation, starting in 2010. We ex- Total Operating Costs 20‘857 20‘857 0 pect to further reduce costs by 8% in 2011, while Investments incl. Depreciation 233 233 0 at the same time “re-imagining” the Goethe- Total Results to Budget 21‘090 21‘090 0 anum to take a fresh look at its unique tasks. * without Transparency Project A thorough investigation is needed of all areas,

22 Transparency Comparison Actual 2009 Budget 2009 All Amounts in Thousand Sfr

Expenditure Contribution Basic Science Spiritual of School Infrastructure Income Contribution Basic Credit Science Spiritual of School Infrastructure Credit Net Expenditure Contribution Basic Science Spiritual of School Infrastructure Income Contribution Basic Credit Science Spiritual of School Infrastructure Credit Net School of Spiritual Science General Anthroposophical Section 726 2‘497 673 101 2‘497 47 672 2‘455 572 101 2‘455 0 Pedagogical Section 508 241 480 35 241 6 504 239 470 35 239 0 Natural Science Section 846 502 575 303 502 32 896 530 593 303 530 0 Section for Agriculture 653 397 503 142 397 -8 577 365 435 142 365 0 Mathematical-Astronomical Section 204 137 29 175 137 -0 198 136 24 175 136 0 Medical Section 1‘482 711 1‘332 150 711 0 1‘570 763 1‘420 150 763 0 Section for Social Sciences 195 105 70 125 105 0 314 158 189 125 158 0 Section for Literary Arts and Humanities 319 173 142 187 173 9 280 160 94 187 160 0 Section f. t. Art of Eurythmy, Speech, Drama, Music 306 165 188 205 165 87 316 179 111 205 179 0 Art Section 225 161 34 192 161 0 217 160 26 192 160 0 Youth Section 420 232 229 206 232 15 418 224 212 206 224 0 Total School of Spiritual Science 5‘885 0 5‘320 4‘255 1‘818 5‘320 188 5‘963 0 5‘370 4‘144 1‘818 5‘370 0

Goetheanum Goetheanum Stage 5‘123 -2‘257 1‘107 -1‘758 5‘332 -2‘175 1‘424 -1‘733 Events Management incl. Catering 1‘232 -1‘147 85 0 1‘278 -1‘225 54 0 Goetheanum Building Administration 3‘317 -2‘485 832 0 3‘441 -2‘475 965 0 Diversion Accounts 11 0 -0 -11 0 0 0 0 Additional Goetheanum GF 0 592 0 -592 0 599 0 -599 Total Goetheanum 9‘683 0 -5‘298 2‘024 0 0 -2‘361 10‘051 0 -5‘276 2‘443 0 0 -2‘332

Society Executive Council 1‘265 -809 12 -444 1‘263 -814 0 -449 Membership Secretariat 161 -10 0 -150 169 -11 0 -158 Public Relations 208 -119 1 -88 204 -117 0 -87 Events Society 166 309 307 -167 258 325 435 -148 IT 355 -323 32 0 362 -362 0 0 Personnel 618 -595 23 0 651 -596 55 0 Documentation 616 -4 259 -353 512 -6 151 -355 Finance and Controlling 354 -337 18 0 363 -363 0 0 Fundraising 77 2 977 899 25 1 9 -17 Contributions, Donations, Legacies 224 0 10‘899 10‘675 0 0 9‘975 9‘975 other Expenses and Income 659 0 466 -193 75 0 2‘322 2‘247 Properties 1‘015 16 2‘281 1‘250 999 22 1‘360 339 Weekly Publication 1‘382 80 1‘340 -122 1‘349 83 1‘350 -81 Investments 552 10 260 -303 624 13 624 -13 Additional Society Stage 1‘758 -1‘758 1‘733 -1‘733 Credit Base Contribution School 1‘818 -1‘818 1‘818 -1‘818 Credit Infrastructure School 5‘320 -5‘320 5‘370 -5‘370 Society Total 7‘652 1‘818 5‘298 16‘874 0 0 2‘173 6‘854 1‘818 5‘276 16‘280 0 0 2‘332

G.A.S. Total incl. Offsets 23‘219 1‘818 5‘320 23‘153 1‘818 5‘320 -67 22‘867 1‘818 5‘370 22‘867 1‘818 5‘370 0 Internal Offsets 1‘818 5‘320 1‘818 5‘320 1‘818 5‘370 1‘818 5‘370 G.A.S. Total 23‘219 23‘153 -67 22‘867 22‘867 0

with the question of how a leaner Goetheanum requires the courage to make difficult decisions can fulfil its tasks more effectively. This includes regarding priorities within historically developed the aim to remove legacies completely from the areas. For this to happen the support of our household budget so they may be used for spe- members near and far will be very important. cial projects and research initiatives. Cornelius M. Pietzner The process of financial recovery of the Goethea- Head of Finance and Treasury, February 2010 num not only requires mutual openness and dis- cipline which will put us to the test, but it also Differences in the sums are the result of rounding off.

23 Contacts and Addresses Worldwide

General Anthroposophical Society [email protected] Ecuador [email protected] Goetheanum www.aobg.org Sociedad Antroposófica Rama Micael www.anthroposophie-hannover.de Postfach National representative: Traytcho c/o Patricio Jaramillo Tobar Representative: Thomas Wiehl CH-4143 Dornach 1 Frangov Urb. La Luz, F.Guarderas 354 y Ab. Anthroposophische Gesellschaft Phone +41 61 706 42 42 Canada Montalvo Arbeitszentrum München Fax +41 61 706 43 14 PO Box 17-04-10454 Leopoldstrasse 46 A [email protected] Anthroposophical Society in Canada EC- Quito DE-80802 München www.goetheanum.org Bathurst Street 8-9100 Phone +593 2 240 76 21 Phone +49 89 33 25 20 CA-ON L4J 8C7 Thornhill Fax +593 2 255 29 42 Fax +49 89 33 78 97 Argentina Phone +1 416 892 3656 [email protected] [email protected] Sociedad Antroposófica en la Argentina Fax +1 905 889 3336 www.anthroposophie-muenchen.de Crisólogo Larralde 2224 [email protected] Egypt Representative: Florian Roder AR-C 1429 BTP Ciudad aut. Buenos www.anthroposophy.ca Anthroposophische Gesellschaft Zweig General secretary: Philip Thatcher Anthroposophische Gesellschaft Aires Sekem Arbeitszentrum Nord Phone +54 11 4702 98 72 Chile c/o Ibrahim Abouleish Mittelweg 11-12 Fax +54 11 4797 83 23 (T.E.Klein) Belbeis Desert Road 3 Sociedad Antroposófica Rama Chris- DE-20148 Hamburg [email protected] PO Box 2834 Phone +49 40 41 33 16 22 National representative: Rosa Körte tophorus EG-11777 El Horrya-Heliopolis Cairo c/o Natalia Gómez Fax +49 40 41 33 16 42 Phone +20 2 2656 41 24 [email protected] Asia Clemenceau 1520 Fax +20 2 2656 41 23 CL- Vitacura/Santiago de Chile www.anthroposophie-nord.de Representative of the General Anthro- info@sekem.com Representative: Roland Wiese posophical Society in Asia [email protected] www.sekem.com c/o Hans van Florenstein Mulder Anthroposophische Gesellschaft 18 Grants Road Sociedad Antroposófica Rama San Estonia Arbeitszentrum Nordrhein-Westfalen Papanui Santiago Eesti Antroposoofiline Selts Oskar-Hoffmann-Strasse 25 NZ-8005 Christchurch c/o Claudio Rauch Paiste 10-2 DE-44789 Bochum Phone +64 3 354 44 47 Manuel Covarrubias 3782 Casilla EE-11620 Tallinn Phone +49 234 333 67 30 Fax +64 3 352 83 93 22-11 [email protected] Fax +49 234 333 67 45 [email protected] Nunoa National representative: Jaanus Möldre [email protected] CL- Santiago de Chile www.anthroposophie-nrw.de Australia Fax +56 2 284 1280 Finland Representative: Anna-Katharina Dehmelt Anthroposophical Society in Australia [email protected] Suomen Antroposofinen Liitto Rudolf Steiner House Uudenmaankatu 25 A 4 Anthroposophische Gesellschaft 307 Sussex Street Sociedad Antroposófica Rama Sophia FI-00120 Helsinki 12 Arbeitszentrum Nürnberg AU-NSW 2000 Sydney c/o Carina Vaca Zeller Phone +358 9 696 25 20 Rieterstrasse 20 Phone +61 2 9264 51 69 Troncos Viejos 2135 Fax +358 9 680 25 91 DE-90419 Nürnberg Fax +61 2 9251 37 43 CL- La Reina/Santiago de Chile [email protected] Phone +49 911 33 86 78/79 [email protected] Phone +562 2250056 www.antropos.fi Fax +49 911 39 75 38 www.anthroposophy.org.au Fax +562 2234262 General secretary: Leena Westergrén [email protected] General secretary: Norma Blackwood [email protected] www.anthroposophie-nuernberg.de France Representative: Bernd Händler Austria Colombia Société Anthroposophique en France Anthroposophische Gesellschaft Anthroposophische Gesellschaft in Sociedad Antroposófica Rama Micael 2 et 4, rue de la Grande Chaumière Arbeitszentrum Oberrhein Österreich c/o Teresita Roldán de Hernandez FR-75006 Paris Starkenstrasse 36 Tilgnerstrasse 3 Calle 13 Phone +33 1 43 26 09 94 DE-79104 Freiburg AT-1040 Wien CO-43D14 Medellin Fax +33 1 43 25 26 21 Phone +49 761 2 55 59 Phone +43 1 505 34 54 Phone +57 4 266 53 61 [email protected] Fax +49 761 29 28 1850 Fax +43 1 505 34 54 [email protected] www.anthroposophie.fr [email protected] [email protected] Sociedad Antroposófica General secretary: Gudrun Cron Representative: Wolfgang Drescher www.anthroposophie.or.at Rama Santiago Apóstol Anthroposophische Gesellschaft General secretary: Helmut Goldmann Germany c/o Silvia und Enrique de Castro Arbeitszentrum Ost Belgium Uresa 54, Apt 203 Porténa H 3 Anthroposophische Gesellschaft in Angelikastrasse 4 CO-H 5-173 Cali Deutschland DE-01099 Dresden Antroposofische Vereniging in België Phone +57 2 513 34 22 Rudolf Steiner Haus Phone +49 351 802 23 72 F. Lousbergskaai 44 [email protected] Zur Uhlandshöhe 10 Fax +49 351 899 63 43 BE-9000 Gent DE-70188 Stuttgart [email protected] Phone +32 9 233 54 58 Croatia Phone +49 711 164 31 21 Representative: Gunda Kohl Fax +32 9 233 53 27 Antropozofsko društvo ‚Marija Sofija‘ Fax +49 711 164 31 30 Anthroposophische Gesellschaft [email protected] Zagreb [email protected] Arbeitszentrum Stuttgart www.antroposofie.be c/o Darko Znaor www.anthroposophische-gesellschaft.org Rudolf Steiner Haus General secretary: Jan Borghs Baruna Trenka 4 General secretary: Hartwig Schiller Zur Uhlandshöhe 1015 HR-10 000 Zagreb Brazil Anthroposophische Gesellschaft DE-70188 Stuttgart Phone +385 1 468 02 70 Arbeitszentrum Berlin Phone +49 711 164 31 14 Fax +385 1 483 50 84 Sociedade Antroposófica no Brasil Rudolf Steiner Haus Fax +49 711 164 31 12 [email protected] Rua da Fraternidade 156/168 Bernadottestrasse 90-92 az-stuttgart@anthroposophische- www.antropozofija.hr Alto da Boa Vista DE-14195 Berlin gesellschaft.org BR-04738-020 São Paulo SP Czech Republic Phone +49 30 832 59 32 Representative: Johannes Kehrer Phone +55 11 568 742 52 Fax +49 30 832 63 98 Anthroposophische Gesellschaft Fax +55 11 552 305 37 Anthroposofická spolecnost v Ceské [email protected] Arbeitsgemeinschaft Impuls Ost [email protected] rebublice www.agberlin.de c/o Werner Kleine www.sab.org.br Hošt‘álkova 392/1d Representative: Sebastian Boegner General secretary: Michael Mösch CZ-169 00 Praha 6 Andréstrasse 5 Phone +420 246 030 358 Anthroposophische Gesellschaft DE-09112 Chemnitz Sociedade Anthroposophica Grupo Arbeitszentrum Frankfurt Phone +49 371 31 17 57 Michael, Grupo Novalis, Grupo www.anthroposof.org National representative: Anežka Hügelstrasse 67 Raphael DE-60433 Frankfurt Georgia c/o Bernardete de Jesus Ribeiro Janátová Phone +49 69 53 09 35 81/2 Anthroposophische Gesellschaft in Caxia Postal 16277 Denmark Fax +49 69 52 68 47 Georgien BR-22221-971 Rio de Janeiro RJ Antroposofisk Selskab Danmark [email protected] Seinab Bozvadse Strasse 10 Bulgaria Ibækvej 202 www.arbeitszentrum-ffm.de PO Box 91 DK-7100 Vejle Representative: Barbara Messmer GE-0108 Tbilissi Anthroposophische Gesellschaft in Phone +995 32 99 95 76 Bulgarien Phone +45 86 27 60 60 Anthroposophische Gesellschaft [email protected] Arbeitszentrum Hannover [email protected] Ul. 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24 Great Britain Italy Norway South Africa Anthroposophical Society in Great Società Antroposofica in Italia Antroposofisk Selskap i Norge Anthroposophical Society in Britain Via Privata Vasto 4 Oscarsgate 10 Southern Africa Rudolf Steiner House IT-20121 Milano NO-0352 Oslo c/o Linoia Pullen 35 Park Road Phone +39 02 659 55 58 Phone +47 22 60 00 67 Promenade Road 16 GB-NW1 6XT London Fax +39 02 659 55 58 Fax +47 22 60 00 68 ZA-7945 Lakeside/Cape Town Phone +44 207 723 44 00 [email protected] [email protected] Phone +27 21 788 1022 Fax +44 207 724 43 64 www.rudolfsteiner.it www.antroposofi.no [email protected] [email protected] General secretary: Stefano Gasperi General secretary: Frode Barkved www.anthroposophy.org.uk Spain General secretary: Ann Druit, Philip Martyn Japan Peru Sociedad Antroposófica en España Anthroposophische Gruppe in Japan Sociedad Antroposófica en el Perú C/Loeches 1-3, bajos E y B Hawai‘i c/o Yuji Agematsu Av. G. Prescott 590 ES-28008 Madrid Anthroposophical Society in Hawai‘i Teraodai 2-8-1, 1-102 San Isidro Phone +34 91 115 34 78 Alaula Way 2514 JP-214-0005 Tamaku/Kawasakishi PE- Lima 27 Fax +34 91 115 34 78 US-HI 96822 Honolulu Phone +81 44 954 2156 Phone +51 1 471 12 33 [email protected] Phone +1 808 988 45 55 Fax +81 44 954 2156 Fax +51 1 436 85 56 www.sociedadantroposofica.com [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] National representative: Leonor Montes National representative: Van James www.anthroposophische-gesellschaft- japan.org Philippines Sweden Hungary Anthroposophische Gruppe in Japan Anthroposophical Group in the Philippines Antroposofiska Sällskapet i Sverige Magyar Antropozófiai Társaság c/o Kazuhiro Suzuki c/o Reimon Gutierrez PL 1800 Rudolf Steiner Ház Takadanobaba 4-37-2-203 24, 9th Street SE-153 91 Järna Riadó utca 2/B Shinjuku-ku Rolling Hills Phone +46 8 55 43 02 20 HU-1026 Budapest JP-169-0075 Tokyo PH- New Manila Q.C. 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