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Alchemy of Biodynamics
This free presentation is a chance for you to learn first hand how alchemical principles have informed Dennis’ deep insights in the development of new biodynamic preparations, the importance of timing and rhythm in agriculture, and the role of the practitioner’s inner development on the effectiveness of the biodynamic method.
From Struggle to Gratitude: Searching for Clarity
In this profound series, Dennis teaches about human physiology and the learning process from a spiritual perspective. The series revolves around concepts from Karl Koenig and Rudolf Steiner, and aspects of struggle, gratitude, understanding the role of the ‘I’ and ‘Me’, and the importance of embracing uncertainty. He addresses the implications of fear, anxiety, humor, rhythm, and the significance of art and story as transformative tools.
Perceiving the Spirit of the Natural World
Perceiving the Spirit in the Natural World – Frey Vineyard Jan 2014Contemporary science, with its focus on the gathering of abstract data as a means for the perception of natural phenomena, tends to promote the view that nature is simply a resource to be exploited. Earlier civilizations tended to see the phenomena of nature as…
Spiritual Physiology: The Heart
To build the world in the I, to behold the I in the world, is breathing of the soul. To sense the universal all in feeling of one’s inner self is wisdom’s pulse. To trace the paths of the Spirit in one’s own aims of life is inner speech of Truth. So let the Soul’s…
Lung, Liver, and Dew
Learn about the alchemical concept of “dew” and how that may be understood as the becoming of our organs of perception.
Transformation of Substance
Using the four elements theory, Dennis explores the alchemical relationships between natural forces and human consciousness. He takes us on a journey using the language of alchemy into the smallest interactions in the mineral world and then through the elements out into the cosmos, sharing imaginative exercises and practices for personal work to improve your perception of these forces. With this new vision, the true meaning of “turning lead into gold” becomes clear.
Goethe, Etheric Vision and Propaganda
Part of the “Shining a Light Into the Darkness” series by Southeastern Pennsylvania Branch and Ideas Lending Library in Kimberton Village, this lecture was given to illuminate how the subtle realm of becomings can be an image for healing, or for ill.
Mystery Wisdom Introduction
These presentations form a short course on the fundamental language that composes what Rudolf Steiner called mystery wisdom. Mystery wisdom is the teachings of the perennial philosophy presented in a context that addresses the soul issue present for human beings who are searching in vain for eternal teachings in the present technical world view. The…
Neurology and Education
Dennis surveys the history of the study human consciousness and compares older concepts with contemporary neurological discoveries regarding learning difficulties and limbic structures in the brain.
Gems and Plants for Healing Chronic Illness – Greenwood Gathering
This two-day workshop brought together those who are actively engaged in growing medicinal plants to share space with persons who are actively involved in the healing arts and in education. Presentations on greenwood selection and fermentation as well as demonstrations of selection, equipment and techniques for ultra-fine semi-precious gem grinding and filtering were given. The presentations focused on best practices.