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Karmic Relationships V: Publisher's Note Translated by Dorothy S. Osmond
These lectures were given to Members of the Anthroposophical Society only and were intended to be material for study by those already familiar with the teachings and terminology of Anthroposophy. The following extract from the lecture of 22nd June, 1924 (Vol. II, p. 215) calls attention to the need for exactitude when passing on such contents: “The study of problems connected with karma is by no means easy and discussion of anything that has to do with the subject entails—or ought at any rate to entail—sense of deep responsibility.

Karmic Relationships V: Publisher's Note
Translated by Dorothy S. Osmond

These lectures were given to Members of the Anthroposophical Society only and were intended to be material for study by those already familiar with the teachings and terminology of Anthroposophy. The following extract from the lecture of 22nd June, 1924 (Vol. II, p. 215) calls attention to the need for exactitude when passing on such contents: “The study of problems connected with karma is by no means easy and discussion of anything that has to do with the subject entails—or ought at any rate to entail—sense of deep responsibility.

Karmic Relationships V: Publisher's Note Translated by Dorothy S. Osmond
During the year 1924, no less than eighty two lectures on karmic relationships were given by Rudolf Steiner in Dornach, Berne, Zurich, Stuttgart, Prague, Paris, Breslau, Arnheim, Torquay, and London. The forty-nine given in Dornach have been available in English translation for some years and the four volumes in which they are published are now followed by the fifth. The lectures given in Torquay and London are at present (1966) contained in the volume entitled, Cosmic Christianity and the Impulse of Michael. Karma in the life of Individuals and in the Evolution of the World. It is hoped that it will eventually be possible to publish companion volumes containing all the lectures given in the places enumerated above. These lectures were given to Members of the Anthroposophical Society only and were intended to be material for study by those already familiar with the teachings and terminology of Anthroposophy. The following extract from the lecture of 22nd June, 1924 (Vol. II, p. 215) calls attention to the need for exactitude when passing on such contents: “The study of problems connected with karma is by no means easy and discussion of anything that has to do with the subject entails—or ought at any rate to entail—sense of deep responsibility. Such study is in truth a matter of penetrating into the most profound mysteries of existence, for within the sphere of karma and the course it takes lie those processes which are the basis of the other phenomena of world-existence, even of the phenomena of nature. ... These difficult and weighty matters entail grave consideration of every word and every sentence spoken here, in order that the limits within which the statements are made shall be absolutely clear. ...” Brief notes will be found at the end of the volume, together with a list of relevant literature and a summarised plan of the Complete Edition of Rudolf Steiner's works in the original German.

Karmic Relationships V: Publisher's Note
Translated by Dorothy S. Osmond

During the year 1924, no less than eighty two lectures on karmic relationships were given by Rudolf Steiner in Dornach, Berne, Zurich, Stuttgart, Prague, Paris, Breslau, Arnheim, Torquay, and London. The forty-nine given in Dornach have been available in English translation for some years and the four volumes in which they are published are now followed by the fifth. The lectures given in Torquay and London are at present (1966) contained in the volume entitled, Cosmic Christianity and the Impulse of Michael. Karma in the life of Individuals and in the Evolution of the World.

It is hoped that it will eventually be possible to publish companion volumes containing all the lectures given in the places enumerated above.

“The study of problems connected with karma is by no means easy and discussion of anything that has to do with the subject entails—or ought at any rate to entail—sense of deep responsibility. Such study is in truth a matter of penetrating into the most profound mysteries of existence, for within the sphere of karma and the course it takes lie those processes which are the basis of the other phenomena of world-existence, even of the phenomena of nature. ... These difficult and weighty matters entail grave consideration of every word and every sentence spoken here, in order that the limits within which the statements are made shall be absolutely clear. ...”

Brief notes will be found at the end of the volume, together with a list of relevant literature and a summarised plan of the Complete Edition of Rudolf Steiner's works in the original German.

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: The School of Spiritual Science XII 04 May 1924,
Rather, it always arises in a completely individualized way, corresponding to the appropriate view of the disease; it identifies itself with the knowledge of healing in the individual case. Thus, anthroposophy does not bring a mystical fog into medical practice, but the opposite: an exact understanding of the disease and an exact therapeutic action that arises from it.

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: The School of Spiritual Science XII 04 May 1924,
In the course for practising physicians, which unfortunately had to be cut short due to the impossibility for participants to stay at the Goetheanum for longer, the important question of the relationship between diagnosis and therapeutic measures in the sense of a truly rational medicine was discussed and explained using two case studies from the Clinical Therapeutic Institute under the direction of Dr. med. I[ta] Wegman. It became clear how such a rational medicine is only possible if one takes seriously the view that the physical organization of the human being is shaped and permeated by the soul and spiritual being, and accordingly strives to recognize the individual organs not only as physical formations, but also as spiritual configurations of forces. In the course for younger doctors and medical students, the inner development of the doctor was particularly considered this time. If one develops the appropriate spiritual abilities, one can come to directly connect the nature of the sick person and that of the healing methods as a whole in one's view. In this way, however, the will to heal develops as the special soul mood that the doctor needs. The way in which the development of this will to heal has been presented in this course does not show it to be a separate, abstract human ability. Rather, it always arises in a completely individualized way, corresponding to the appropriate view of the disease; it identifies itself with the knowledge of healing in the individual case. Thus, anthroposophy does not bring a mystical fog into medical practice, but the opposite: an exact understanding of the disease and an exact therapeutic action that arises from it. The intensity with which the participants have grasped what is wanted here will ensure that in the near future some people will really seek the deepening and broadening that is so necessary for the healing arts. (continued in the next issue).

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: The School of Spiritual Science XII 04 May 1924,

In the course for practising physicians, which unfortunately had to be cut short due to the impossibility for participants to stay at the Goetheanum for longer, the important question of the relationship between diagnosis and therapeutic measures in the sense of a truly rational medicine was discussed and explained using two case studies from the Clinical Therapeutic Institute under the direction of Dr. med. I[ta] Wegman. It became clear how such a rational medicine is only possible if one takes seriously the view that the physical organization of the human being is shaped and permeated by the soul and spiritual being, and accordingly strives to recognize the individual organs not only as physical formations, but also as spiritual configurations of forces.

In the course for younger doctors and medical students, the inner development of the doctor was particularly considered this time. If one develops the appropriate spiritual abilities, one can come to directly connect the nature of the sick person and that of the healing methods as a whole in one's view. In this way, however, the will to heal develops as the special soul mood that the doctor needs. The way in which the development of this will to heal has been presented in this course does not show it to be a separate, abstract human ability. Rather, it always arises in a completely individualized way, corresponding to the appropriate view of the disease; it identifies itself with the knowledge of healing in the individual case. Thus, anthroposophy does not bring a mystical fog into medical practice, but the opposite: an exact understanding of the disease and an exact therapeutic action that arises from it. The intensity with which the participants have grasped what is wanted here will ensure that in the near future some people will really seek the deepening and broadening that is so necessary for the healing arts.

(continued in the next issue).

263. Correspondence with Edith Maryon 1912–1924: Letter from Edith Maryon 02 Jun 1922, N/A
Have you now thought of what you want to say for 'Anthroposophy'? I hope you are well and that the first lecture went well. Did quite a few people come? I wish I could be there too.

263. Correspondence with Edith Maryon 1912–1924: Letter from Edith Maryon 02 Jun 1922, N/A
105 Edith Maryon to Rudolf Steiner Sculptor's Studio, Goetheanum, June 2, 1922 Dearest and most honored teacher, So far, no news from Vienna has reached Dornach. I am impatiently waiting for someone to write here with news of the journey and report on the situation (regarding the congress), because I still hope that perhaps all the newspaper reports about Dr. Kolisko's lecture have been exaggerated and that we will not be as harmed as one might expect at first glance. I would also very much like to know whether there are any signs in Vienna of the hostile attacks that have taken place in Germany? Or are they being spared over there? It would really be quite nice if the Austrians would show themselves to be more dignified and reasonable than the Germans have unfortunately done; then one could hope more for the future of the Central Powers. I still have no report from Mrs. Mackenzie. There is a lot to do in the houses, a whole range of small repairs and improvements. Herr von Heydebrand has taken two photos of the children in the further training course and will photograph the children during the eurythmy therapy next week. Have you now thought of what you want to say for 'Anthroposophy'? I hope you are well and that the first lecture went well. Did quite a few people come? I wish I could be there too. It is quiet here, heavy and boring. You are also anxious, you don't know what could happen and you want to hear and experience everything! Please take good care. There was a thunderstorm yesterday and a bit today, but neither was too bad. With my warmest regards, Edith Maryon

263. Correspondence with Edith Maryon 1912–1924: Letter from Edith Maryon 02 Jun 1922, N/A

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Edith Maryon to Rudolf Steiner

Sculptor's Studio, Goetheanum,
June 2, 1922

Dearest and most honored teacher,

So far, no news from Vienna has reached Dornach. I am impatiently waiting for someone to write here with news of the journey and report on the situation (regarding the congress), because I still hope that perhaps all the newspaper reports about Dr. Kolisko's lecture have been exaggerated and that we will not be as harmed as one might expect at first glance. I would also very much like to know whether there are any signs in Vienna of the hostile attacks that have taken place in Germany? Or are they being spared over there? It would really be quite nice if the Austrians would show themselves to be more dignified and reasonable than the Germans have unfortunately done; then one could hope more for the future of the Central Powers. I still have no report from Mrs. Mackenzie. There is a lot to do in the houses, a whole range of small repairs and improvements.

Herr von Heydebrand has taken two photos of the children in the further training course and will photograph the children during the eurythmy therapy next week. Have you now thought of what you want to say for 'Anthroposophy'? I hope you are well and that the first lecture went well. Did quite a few people come? I wish I could be there too. It is quiet here, heavy and boring. You are also anxious, you don't know what could happen and you want to hear and experience everything! Please take good care. There was a thunderstorm yesterday and a bit today, but neither was too bad.

With my warmest regards,

Edith Maryon

263. Correspondence with Edith Maryon 1912–1924: Letter from Edith Maryon 21 Aug 1923, N/A
I have read Meyrink's “The Golem” and am now reading “The White Dominicans”. The double issue of “Anthroposophy” has also arrived. Then I try to delve into my old notes from 1917-19, etc., I sew a little and lead a cloistered life.

263. Correspondence with Edith Maryon 1912–1924: Letter from Edith Maryon 21 Aug 1923, N/A
155 Edith Maryon to Rudolf Steiner Sculptor's studio, Goetheanum Dornach near Basel, 21 Aug. 1923 Dear and esteemed teacher, Everything at Penmaenmawr seems shrouded in fog; it is the fourth day and no news has reached us. It is unlikely that anything can be sent from here either; nothing is happening except that the weeds are being cleared from the garden today! A number of newspapers have arrived, but they all stop with the 17th – I mean the news. I have read Meyrink's “The Golem” and am now reading “The White Dominicans”. The double issue of “Anthroposophy” has also arrived. Then I try to delve into my old notes from 1917-19, etc., I sew a little and lead a cloistered life. The window sill in the room has become full of woodworms; Liedvogel had to remove it; every morning there were piles of little white mounds of wood there, piled up by the worms during the night. There is already a strong autumn feeling here, beautiful sun, but the feeling of withering and dying can already be noticed, and in the morning the air is fresh and cool. You can see what a quiet little life you have to lead here! I often think: are there lectures today or not? Or are there lectures all day long? You never know anything! My health is improving very slowly, although I still have a tickly throat, unfortunately. If only it wasn't like that, I could be a bit more active, but it's not possible for the time being. I hope you are in good health? Not too much work and exhaustion? Warmest regards Edith Maryon

263. Correspondence with Edith Maryon 1912–1924: Letter from Edith Maryon 21 Aug 1923, N/A

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Edith Maryon to Rudolf Steiner

Sculptor's studio, Goetheanum
Dornach near Basel, 21 Aug. 1923

Dear and esteemed teacher,

Everything at Penmaenmawr seems shrouded in fog; it is the fourth day and no news has reached us. It is unlikely that anything can be sent from here either; nothing is happening except that the weeds are being cleared from the garden today! A number of newspapers have arrived, but they all stop with the 17th – I mean the news.

I have read Meyrink's “The Golem” and am now reading “The White Dominicans”. The double issue of “Anthroposophy” has also arrived. Then I try to delve into my old notes from 1917-19, etc., I sew a little and lead a cloistered life. The window sill in the room has become full of woodworms; Liedvogel had to remove it; every morning there were piles of little white mounds of wood there, piled up by the worms during the night.

There is already a strong autumn feeling here, beautiful sun, but the feeling of withering and dying can already be noticed, and in the morning the air is fresh and cool. You can see what a quiet little life you have to lead here!

I often think: are there lectures today or not? Or are there lectures all day long? You never know anything!

My health is improving very slowly, although I still have a tickly throat, unfortunately. If only it wasn't like that, I could be a bit more active, but it's not possible for the time being.

I hope you are in good health? Not too much work and exhaustion?

Warmest regards

Edith Maryon

Karmic Relationships: VII: Publisher's Note Translated by Dorothy S. Osmond
All these lectures were given to members of the Anthroposophical Society only and were intended to be material for study by those already familiar with the fundamental principles and terminology of Anthroposophy. The following extract from the lecture of 22nd June, 1924 (see Vol. II) calls attention to the need for exactitude when passing on such contents: “The study of problems connected with karma is by no means easy and the discussion of anything that has to do with the subject entails—or ought at any rate to entail—a sense of deep responsibility.

Karmic Relationships: VII: Publisher's Note
Translated by Dorothy S. Osmond

All these lectures were given to members of the Anthroposophical Society only and were intended to be material for study by those already familiar with the fundamental principles and terminology of Anthroposophy. The following extract from the lecture of 22nd June, 1924 (see Vol. II) calls attention to the need for exactitude when passing on such contents: “The study of problems connected with karma is by no means easy and the discussion of anything that has to do with the subject entails—or ought at any rate to entail—a sense of deep responsibility.

Karmic Relationships: VII: Publisher's Note Translated by Dorothy S. Osmond
During the year 1924, before his illness in September, Rudolf Steiner gave over eighty lectures, published with the title Karmic Relationships: Esoteric Studies, to Members of the Anthroposophical Society in the following places: Dornach, Berne, Zurich, Stuttgart, Prague, Paris, Breslau, Arnhem, Torquay and London. English translations of these lectures are contained in the following volumes of the series: Vols. I to IV. Lectures given in Dornach (49). Vol. V. Lectures given in Prague (4) and Paris (3). Vol. VI. Lectures given in Berne (2) Zurich (1), Stuttgart (3) Arnhem (3). The present volume (VII) contains the nine lectures given in Breslau. The six lectures that were given in Torquay and London will eventually be republished. They have previously been published as: Cosmic Christianity and the Impulse of Michael. Karma in the life of individuals and in the evolution of the world (1953). Readers familiar with the contents of earlier volumes will find certain repetitions in the present collection. Such repetitions were inevitable because Dr. Steiner was speaking to different audiences on each occasion. All these lectures were given to members of the Anthroposophical Society only and were intended to be material for study by those already familiar with the fundamental principles and terminology of Anthroposophy. The following extract from the lecture of 22nd June, 1924 (see Vol. II) calls attention to the need for exactitude when passing on such contents: “The study of problems connected with karma is by no means easy and the discussion of anything that has to do with the subject entails—or ought at any rate to entail—a sense of deep responsibility. Such study is in truth a matter of penetrating into the most profound mysteries of existence, for within the sphere of karma and the course it takes lie those processes which are the basis of the other phenomena of world-existence, even of the phenomena of nature. ... These difficult and weighty matters entail grave consideration of every word and every sentence spoken here, in order that the limits within which the statements are made shall be absolutely clear. ...”

Karmic Relationships: VII: Publisher's Note
Translated by Dorothy S. Osmond

During the year 1924, before his illness in September, Rudolf Steiner gave over eighty lectures, published with the title Karmic Relationships: Esoteric Studies, to Members of the Anthroposophical Society in the following places: Dornach, Berne, Zurich, Stuttgart, Prague, Paris, Breslau, Arnhem, Torquay and London. English translations of these lectures are contained in the following volumes of the series:

Vols. I to IV. Lectures given in Dornach (49).
Vol. V. Lectures given in Prague (4) and Paris (3).
Vol. VI. Lectures given in Berne (2) Zurich (1), Stuttgart (3) Arnhem (3).

The present volume (VII) contains the nine lectures given in Breslau.

The six lectures that were given in Torquay and London will eventually be republished. They have previously been published as: Cosmic Christianity and the Impulse of Michael. Karma in the life of individuals and in the evolution of the world (1953).

Readers familiar with the contents of earlier volumes will find certain repetitions in the present collection. Such repetitions were inevitable because Dr. Steiner was speaking to different audiences on each occasion. All these lectures were given to members of the Anthroposophical Society only and were intended to be material for study by those already familiar with the fundamental principles and terminology of Anthroposophy. The following extract from the lecture of 22nd June, 1924 (see Vol. II) calls attention to the need for exactitude when passing on such contents:

“The study of problems connected with karma is by no means easy and the discussion of anything that has to do with the subject entails—or ought at any rate to entail—a sense of deep responsibility. Such study is in truth a matter of penetrating into the most profound mysteries of existence, for within the sphere of karma and the course it takes lie those processes which are the basis of the other phenomena of world-existence, even of the phenomena of nature. ... These difficult and weighty matters entail grave consideration of every word and every sentence spoken here, in order that the limits within which the statements are made shall be absolutely clear. ...”

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: Letter from the Sickbed 24 Dec 1924, Dornach
To our friends of Anthroposophy gathered at the Goetheanum A year has passed since our conference during the last Christmas season, when a new life was to be given to the Anthroposophical Society and a spiritual foundation stone was laid for it.

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: Letter from the Sickbed 24 Dec 1924, Dornach
To our friends of Anthroposophy gathered at the Goetheanum A year has passed since our conference during the last Christmas season, when a new life was to be given to the Anthroposophical Society and a spiritual foundation stone was laid for it. This Christmas I cannot attend the gatherings of our friends, I cannot do anything in person to help with what has been organized. I was unable to assist Mrs. Marie Steiner in anything that needed to be prepared. My physical strength collapsed during the fall events. It would probably have held despite the many courses; but only if no other efforts had been made beyond those of holding the courses, which were well calculated for this strength. Now that efforts have come, in a perfectly understandable way, that went beyond those of holding courses, it was too much after all that was incumbent upon me during this past year. So now I am dependent on regaining physical strength with the help of the unparalleled, self-sacrificing care of my friend Dr. I. Wegman. (Dr. Noll is Dr. Wegman's loyal helper. All this must be accepted as fate (karma). It would be sentimental to say much about how painful it is for me to be physically separated from the places where we work at the Goetheanum. I would just like to hope that none of this will weaken our dear friends, but rather make them stronger and more effective. All I can do for these Christmas events is to send to the hall where I want to be with the friends spiritually, descriptions of the “Christ Mystery in the Context of World and Human Development” - which I developed following the messages about Michael's mission. Their lecture should awaken the consciousness that I want to participate as well as I can in this year's Christmas meetings. These messages about the mystery of Christ, which correspond to the Christmas festival mood, will also appear in the following numbers of the journal. Christmas greetings and thoughts for Dr. I. Wegman, who is deprived of her membership by me. With all my heart Rudolf Steiner

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: Letter from the Sickbed 24 Dec 1924, Dornach

To our friends of Anthroposophy gathered at the Goetheanum

A year has passed since our conference during the last Christmas season, when a new life was to be given to the Anthroposophical Society and a spiritual foundation stone was laid for it.

This Christmas I cannot attend the gatherings of our friends, I cannot do anything in person to help with what has been organized. I was unable to assist Mrs. Marie Steiner in anything that needed to be prepared.

My physical strength collapsed during the fall events. It would probably have held despite the many courses; but only if no other efforts had been made beyond those of holding the courses, which were well calculated for this strength. Now that efforts have come, in a perfectly understandable way, that went beyond those of holding courses, it was too much after all that was incumbent upon me during this past year.

So now I am dependent on regaining physical strength with the help of the unparalleled, self-sacrificing care of my friend Dr. I. Wegman. (Dr. Noll is Dr. Wegman's loyal helper.

All this must be accepted as fate (karma). It would be sentimental to say much about how painful it is for me to be physically separated from the places where we work at the Goetheanum. I would just like to hope that none of this will weaken our dear friends, but rather make them stronger and more effective.

All I can do for these Christmas events is to send to the hall where I want to be with the friends spiritually, descriptions of the “Christ Mystery in the Context of World and Human Development” - which I developed following the messages about Michael's mission. Their lecture should awaken the consciousness that I want to participate as well as I can in this year's Christmas meetings. These messages about the mystery of Christ, which correspond to the Christmas festival mood, will also appear in the following numbers of the journal.

Christmas greetings and thoughts for Dr. I. Wegman, who is deprived of her membership by me.

With all my heart
Rudolf Steiner

261. Our Dead: Eulogy for Caroline Wilhelm 23 Oct 1920, Dornach
There is no doubt that she was deeply and intimately connected with the soul of what lives in anthroposophy, and that she carried it through the portal of death. And I am also convinced that those who knew her, those who saw here how faithfully she clung to everything concerning Dornach, will now also unite their thoughts with the striving of her soul.

261. Our Dead: Eulogy for Caroline Wilhelm 23 Oct 1920, Dornach
My dear friends! Today, too, I have to begin with a message of mourning. Our dear member, Mrs. Caroline Wilhelm, left the physical plane last night. There are certainly quite a number of friends among you who have known Mrs. Wilhelm for years and who know with what loyalty she was attached above all to our anthroposophical spiritual movement, with what loyalty she was also attached to all that is here in the Dornach building. With what love she always came out! She has been seriously ill for a long time. Even when the illness, which for a long time offered little prospect of a truly thorough restoration of health, had already taken hold of her, she always came and went and felt strengthened, even in her suffering, by what Dornach was to her. She found some relief here and there. In particular, she received particularly kind care over a long period of time at the institution of our esteemed member and colleague, Dr. Scheidegger in Basel. It was touching to see how she could take joy in every ray of sunshine in her friendly room, even in the midst of the most painful suffering, and how she repeatedly sought refuge in everything that anthroposophical reading could offer her in terms of upliftment, comfort and strength. There is no doubt that she was deeply and intimately connected with the soul of what lives in anthroposophy, and that she carried it through the portal of death. And I am also convinced that those who knew her, those who saw here how faithfully she clung to everything concerning Dornach, will now also unite their thoughts with the striving of her soul. There is no doubt that our friend, Mrs. Wilhelm, will always be connected with all that lives and works here with heartfelt love and loyal devotion. The cremation will take place in Basel on Tuesday at 4 p.m., and it is to be hoped that those who know Mrs. Wilhelm will attend. We will now rise from our seats as a sign of our connection with her.

261. Our Dead: Eulogy for Caroline Wilhelm 23 Oct 1920, Dornach

My dear friends!

Today, too, I have to begin with a message of mourning. Our dear member, Mrs. Caroline Wilhelm, left the physical plane last night. There are certainly quite a number of friends among you who have known Mrs. Wilhelm for years and who know with what loyalty she was attached above all to our anthroposophical spiritual movement, with what loyalty she was also attached to all that is here in the Dornach building. With what love she always came out! She has been seriously ill for a long time. Even when the illness, which for a long time offered little prospect of a truly thorough restoration of health, had already taken hold of her, she always came and went and felt strengthened, even in her suffering, by what Dornach was to her. She found some relief here and there. In particular, she received particularly kind care over a long period of time at the institution of our esteemed member and colleague, Dr. Scheidegger in Basel. It was touching to see how she could take joy in every ray of sunshine in her friendly room, even in the midst of the most painful suffering, and how she repeatedly sought refuge in everything that anthroposophical reading could offer her in terms of upliftment, comfort and strength. There is no doubt that she was deeply and intimately connected with the soul of what lives in anthroposophy, and that she carried it through the portal of death. And I am also convinced that those who knew her, those who saw here how faithfully she clung to everything concerning Dornach, will now also unite their thoughts with the striving of her soul. There is no doubt that our friend, Mrs. Wilhelm, will always be connected with all that lives and works here with heartfelt love and loyal devotion. The cremation will take place in Basel on Tuesday at 4 p.m., and it is to be hoped that those who know Mrs. Wilhelm will attend. We will now rise from our seats as a sign of our connection with her.

263. Correspondence with Edith Maryon 1912–1924: Letter from Edith Maryon 09 Jun 1922, N/A
On Sunday we are photographing the eurythmy therapy children for 'Anthroposophy'. A photo of the further training course children is in the works. I hope you have much success with the second lecture cycle.

263. Correspondence with Edith Maryon 1912–1924: Letter from Edith Maryon 09 Jun 1922, N/A
108 Edith Maryon to Rudolf Steiner Sculptor's studio, Goetheanum, 9 June 1922 Dear and esteemed teacher, Thank you very much for your welcome letter. I hasten to reply and hope that the letter will arrive in Vienna on Monday. I am very pleased that everything is going so well, although unfortunately the scientists are staying away. I believe you are very right to prevent people from trying to insert things in Oxford; it would certainly go very badly. Mrs. Mackenzie knows very well what she can do there. If, on the contrary, she could get together a little money for the events there, it would be good, because they have to limit themselves somewhat in this respect; for example, they will invite Miss v. Heydebrand, and if the money is sufficient, Dr. Stein as well; with more money they could of course do more. But they could also do a lot of propaganda to get as many people as possible to come to Oxford, which would of course be very desirable, because we also have to try to make an impression there through the people who come from out of town – especially if they are not all aunts! I have just received a long letter from Mrs. Mackenzie, more details when you return. I have no idea for the time being how many or how few people will turn up in Oxford. It is very encouraging that everyone is keeping well, there was some pain here but I am treating it with eucalyptus oil now and I think that will help. Otherwise I am working a lot but I don't know yet if it is any better than last time! On Sunday we are photographing the eurythmy therapy children for 'Anthroposophy'. A photo of the further training course children is in the works. I hope you have much success with the second lecture cycle. With warmest greetings Edith Maryon Edith Maryon in the sculptor's studio

263. Correspondence with Edith Maryon 1912–1924: Letter from Edith Maryon 09 Jun 1922, N/A

108

Edith Maryon to Rudolf Steiner

Sculptor's studio, Goetheanum, 9 June 1922

Dear and esteemed teacher,

Thank you very much for your welcome letter. I hasten to reply and hope that the letter will arrive in Vienna on Monday. I am very pleased that everything is going so well, although unfortunately the scientists are staying away. I believe you are very right to prevent people from trying to insert things in Oxford; it would certainly go very badly. Mrs. Mackenzie knows very well what she can do there. If, on the contrary, she could get together a little money for the events there, it would be good, because they have to limit themselves somewhat in this respect; for example, they will invite Miss v. Heydebrand, and if the money is sufficient, Dr. Stein as well; with more money they could of course do more. But they could also do a lot of propaganda to get as many people as possible to come to Oxford, which would of course be very desirable, because we also have to try to make an impression there through the people who come from out of town – especially if they are not all aunts! I have just received a long letter from Mrs. Mackenzie, more details when you return. I have no idea for the time being how many or how few people will turn up in Oxford. It is very encouraging that everyone is keeping well, there was some pain here but I am treating it with eucalyptus oil now and I think that will help. Otherwise I am working a lot but I don't know yet if it is any better than last time! On Sunday we are photographing the eurythmy therapy children for 'Anthroposophy'. A photo of the further training course children is in the works.

I hope you have much success with the second lecture cycle.

With warmest greetings

Edith Maryon

259. The Fateful Year of 1923: Prague Conference 27 Apr 1923, Prague
Steiner spoke of spiritual scientific research methods in general and introduced the audience to anthroposophy and its intentions in our time. In the second lecture, he spoke about human knowledge and education and developed the developmental problems of the human being based on the practical experiences of the Waldorf School in Stuttgart.

259. The Fateful Year of 1923: Prague Conference 27 Apr 1923, Prague
Report by Dr. Otto Palmer From No. 6 of “Mitteilungen. Herausgegeben vom Vorstand der Anthroposophischen Gesellschaft in Deutschland,” Stuttgart, July 1923. For anyone who had the good fortune to be in Prague from April 27 to 30 this year, in the midst of Czech and German friends, these days will be unforgettable in many ways. One must allow the city of Prague itself to take effect and feel something of the occult spiritual currents that permeate the walls in order to understand the impression made by two public and two internal lectures by Dr. Steiner and how the eurythmy performance at the Deutsches Theater, in front of a full house, was also very well received. One newspaper, however, had nothing better to do than to launch into the most crude criticism of eurythmy from the outset, while other papers fully recognized the novelty of the eurythmic art and predicted a bright future for it. As for the lectures by Dr. Steiner himself, one took place in the Urania hall, which held about 850 people, while the other was held in the Products Exchange hall, where about 1200 to 1500 listeners had gathered, who did not hold back on warm applause at the end. In the first lecture, Dr. Steiner spoke of spiritual scientific research methods in general and introduced the audience to anthroposophy and its intentions in our time. In the second lecture, he spoke about human knowledge and education and developed the developmental problems of the human being based on the practical experiences of the Waldorf School in Stuttgart. In both lectures, which were held jointly for the Czech and German branches and which took place between the two public lectures, what had been said in the public lectures was deepened in every direction. 'e's Our Prague friends, both Czech and German, vied with each other to make the conference a memorable and beautiful one, and also to show the foreign members the beauties of the city and its historical monuments outside the context of anthroposophical ventures.

259. The Fateful Year of 1923: Prague Conference 27 Apr 1923, Prague

Report by Dr. Otto Palmer

From No. 6 of “Mitteilungen. Herausgegeben vom Vorstand der Anthroposophischen Gesellschaft in Deutschland,” Stuttgart, July 1923.

For anyone who had the good fortune to be in Prague from April 27 to 30 this year, in the midst of Czech and German friends, these days will be unforgettable in many ways. One must allow the city of Prague itself to take effect and feel something of the occult spiritual currents that permeate the walls in order to understand the impression made by two public and two internal lectures by Dr. Steiner and how the eurythmy performance at the Deutsches Theater, in front of a full house, was also very well received. One newspaper, however, had nothing better to do than to launch into the most crude criticism of eurythmy from the outset, while other papers fully recognized the novelty of the eurythmic art and predicted a bright future for it.

As for the lectures by Dr. Steiner himself, one took place in the Urania hall, which held about 850 people, while the other was held in the Products Exchange hall, where about 1200 to 1500 listeners had gathered, who did not hold back on warm applause at the end. In the first lecture, Dr. Steiner spoke of spiritual scientific research methods in general and introduced the audience to anthroposophy and its intentions in our time. In the second lecture, he spoke about human knowledge and education and developed the developmental problems of the human being based on the practical experiences of the Waldorf School in Stuttgart. In both lectures, which were held jointly for the Czech and German branches and which took place between the two public lectures, what had been said in the public lectures was deepened in every direction. 'e's Our Prague friends, both Czech and German, vied with each other to make the conference a memorable and beautiful one, and also to show the foreign members the beauties of the city and its historical monuments outside the context of anthroposophical ventures.

259. The Fateful Year of 1923: Circular to the Branch Leaders of the Anthroposophical Society in Switzerland 14 May 1923, Dornach
Steiner has told us that he may have to withdraw if the Society no longer seems to him to be a suitable way of furthering anthroposophy. This report also shows you how enormous Dr. Steiner's work is and how little help the Society can provide.

259. The Fateful Year of 1923: Circular to the Branch Leaders of the Anthroposophical Society in Switzerland 14 May 1923, Dornach
Dear Friends, We are sending you a report of the General Assembly of April 22,¹, which you may supplement from your own impressions, and ask you to bring it to the attention of your branch members and then discuss the situation of the Society thoroughly. As you know, Dr. Steiner has told us that he may have to withdraw if the Society no longer seems to him to be a suitable way of furthering anthroposophy. This report also shows you how enormous Dr. Steiner's work is and how little help the Society can provide. Can we do better in fulfilling our task? No resolutions were reached at the last General Assembly. It must therefore be continued. This will happen at the beginning of June. The exact date will be announced after Steiner's return from Norway. Before that, a meeting of delegates should take place, in which the branch leaders and other co-workers should participate. We will let you know the date of the meeting..2 There is no circular letter regarding this. The meeting of the delegates took place on June 9th and the general meeting on June 10th in Dornach. Two things should happen first: 1. Dr. Steiner should be asked by as many people as possible to rebuild the Goetheanum. Then, the Society should address a petition to the authorities asking whether and when the insurance money will be paid out, and whether it is possible to build at all. This resolution must be drafted as soon as possible, provided Dr. Steiner has no objections. We ask you to also be prepared to address the tasks of the Society and its consolidation with the same proposals, so that the next General Assembly will be more successful. With best regards Albert Steffen 1. . It is the report of H.] J. Heywood-Smith, cf. on page 478 ff.

259. The Fateful Year of 1923: Circular to the Branch Leaders of the Anthroposophical Society in Switzerland 14 May 1923, Dornach

Dear Friends,

We are sending you a report of the General Assembly of April 22,¹, which you may supplement from your own impressions, and ask you to bring it to the attention of your branch members and then discuss the situation of the Society thoroughly. As you know, Dr. Steiner has told us that he may have to withdraw if the Society no longer seems to him to be a suitable way of furthering anthroposophy.

This report also shows you how enormous Dr. Steiner's work is and how little help the Society can provide. Can we do better in fulfilling our task?

No resolutions were reached at the last General Assembly. It must therefore be continued. This will happen at the beginning of June. The exact date will be announced after Steiner's return from Norway. Before that, a meeting of delegates should take place, in which the branch leaders and other co-workers should participate. We will let you know the date of the meeting..2 There is no circular letter regarding this. The meeting of the delegates took place on June 9th and the general meeting on June 10th in Dornach.

Two things should happen first: 1. Dr. Steiner should be asked by as many people as possible to rebuild the Goetheanum. Then, the Society should address a petition to the authorities asking whether and when the insurance money will be paid out, and whether it is possible to build at all.

This resolution must be drafted as soon as possible, provided Dr. Steiner has no objections.

We ask you to also be prepared to address the tasks of the Society and its consolidation with the same proposals, so that the next General Assembly will be more successful.

With best regards

Albert Steffen

1. . It is the report of H.] J. Heywood-Smith, cf. on page 478 ff.

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