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Published in 1904 (CW 10)

"In human life joy is usually something one has not deserved through previous actions. When we investigate karma by occult means, we always discover that in most cases joy has not been earned, and we should accept it gratefully as sent to us by the gods, as a gift of the gods,... Read Full Overview

"Knowledge Of the Higher Worlds And Its Attainment" was originally published in 1938. This inspiring book by Rudolf Steiner offers a wealth of knowledge on the path of esoteric initiation. Included is much information on the higher body, higher planes of existence, and the spiritual... Read Full Overview

Rudolf Steiner gained initial recognition at the end of the nineteenth century as a literary critic and published philosophical works including 'The Philosophy of Freedom.'

At the beginning of the twentieth century, he founded a spiritual movement, anthroposophy, with roots... Read Full Overview

Rudolf Steiner is both a mystic and an occultist. These two natures appear in him in perfect harmony. One could not say which of the two predominates over the other. In intermingling and blending, they have become one homogeneous force. Hence a special development in which outward... Read Full Overview

There slumber in every human being faculties by means of which he can acquire for himself a knowledge of higher worlds. Mystics, Gnostics, Theosophists - all speak of a world of soul and spirit which for them is just as real as the world we see with our physical... Read Full Overview

Published in 1904 (CW 10)

Steiner's foundational handbook for spiritual and personal development has grown more modern with time, though his methods remain clearly distinguishable from many current paths of inner work. First, Steiner's method is based on the clarity... Read Full Overview

There slumber in every human being faculties by means of which he can acquire for himself a knowledge of higher worlds. Mystics, Gnostics, Theosophists - all speak of a world of soul and spirit which for them is just as real as the world we see with our physical eyes and touch... Read Full Overview

A work of spiritual and philosophical inquiry, How to Know Higher Worlds presents Rudolf Steiner's approach to the development of perception beyond ordinary experience through disciplined attention and inward practice.

The text outlines a structured... Read Full Overview

Published in 1904 (CW 10)

Rudolf Steiner's foundational handbook for spiritual and personal development has grown more modern with time, though his methods remain clearly distinguishable from many current paths of inner work. First, Steiner's method is based on... Read Full Overview

CONTENTS

The Personality of Rudolf Steiner and His Development

I The Superphysical World and Its Gnosis

II How to Attain Knowledge of the Higher Worlds

III The Path of Discipleship

IV Probation

V Enlightenment

VI Initiation... Read Full Overview

An Unabridged Edition To Include: How Is Knowledge of the High Worlds Attained? - The Stages of Initiation - Initiation - Some Practical Aspects - The Conditions of Esoteric Training - Some Results of Initiation - The Transformation of Dream Life - The Continuity of Consciousness... Read Full Overview

A work of spiritual and philosophical inquiry, How to Know Higher Worlds presents Rudolf Steiner's approach to the development of perception beyond ordinary experience through disciplined attention and inward practice.

The text outlines a structured... Read Full Overview

...el hombre solo puede formarse una idea clara de sí mismo cuando adquiere conciencia de la importancia de reflexionar sobre su propio ser. El cerebro es el instrumento corporal del pensamiento. Así como el hombre solo puede ver los colores si posee un ojo bien desarrollado,... Read Full Overview

In this practical age and because of the many various claims of the day, it is but natural that people, who hear of transcendentalism should at once ask the question: "How may we for ourselves know the truth of such statements?" Indeed, it is noticeable, as a characteristic of... Read Full Overview

Published in 1904 (CW 10)