Rudolf Steiner Audio CW 117a: Gospel of John & 3 other Gospels: Lecture 5 insert Public Lecture (Stockholm, 9 January 1910) by Rudolf Steiner
Nov 12, 2025
Rudolf Steiner explores the multi-layered nature of human existence, revealing the physical, etheric, and astral bodies. He discusses initiation as a method for attaining spiritual knowledge and the necessary inner exercises to develop the astral body. Imagination exercises are highlighted for enhancing inner perception, while he compares ancient mysteries with modern practices. The lecture also delves into the significance of Greek Dionysian and Apollonian rites, as well as Druid Mysteries, emphasizing the potential for contemporary individuals to access spiritual realms.
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Human Being As Multilayered Organism
- Rudolf Steiner asserts humans possess physical, etheric, and astral bodies beyond the physical senses.
- He argues these layers make us participants in multiple worlds, not just the material one.
Train The Astral Body With Inner Exercises
- Develop the astral body first through meditation, concentration, and inner work on feelings and imagination.
- Practice specific exercises to build inner sense organs so spiritual impressions can be retained.
Follow The Three Degrees Of Initiation
- Use staged exercises: imagination, then inspiration, then intuition to progress in initiation.
- Begin with detailed image work, then learn to forget that activity and wait for true spiritual impressions.
