Rudolf Steiner and the Anthroposophical Movement

The picture here is of Rudolf Steiner at the start of the 20th century, aged approx. 39.

Rudolf Steiner, his mission and legacy as a friend of humanity

Humanity is on a long journey from being a child of the gods to becoming a partner. Caught between emancipation from ancient beliefs and fascination with materialism, many people today find themselves at a threshold: Who am I? How do I make sense of today’s many challenges?

Combining science and seership, Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) lived in Europe at a time when this experience came to the fore. Through the many books he wrote and the countless lectures he gave, he shared a vision of human existence that, despite our many travails, provides insights which make clear our spiritual origins and natures.

Born of a deeper understanding of science than today’s reductionist emphasis allows, Steiner’s many-sided legacy – generally known as anthroposophy (from the Greek man and wisdom) – includes above all a modern-day understanding of karma and reincarnation that can only increase in relevance as the future comes to meet us.