Consciousness
[Ed: This was the first lecture of a series given by Dennis in 2002, but we only have this one transcription. It has been edited to be a stand alone. For a complete series like this, please see The Heart, Warmth and Karma: Integrating Steiner’s Spiritual Practices into Modern Healing, The Healing Power of Symbols,…
Read MoreDennis’s series explores the esoteric journey of spiritual transformation through the “spirit embryo,” linking Christian iconography, human physiology, and Rosicrucian teachings to practices that deepen self-awareness, develop spiritual perception, and connect personal growth with cosmic rhythms.
Read MoreRitual and community on the path to the new human Among humankind today the true nature of soul often goes unseen, pain and suffering goes unheard, the virtuous are deemed mad and evil is celebrated as good. Wise people such as St. John and lately Rudolf Steiner perceived this condition unfolding in the soul of…
Read MoreIn ancient times philosophers never considered their own soul life as existing separately from the world. It was widely believed that the personal will of a soul had a weak but perceptible effect on the way that the world unfolded. The weak effect became perceptible only if a soul took up the spiritual practice of…
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreThis lecture presents a much-needed introduction to the real biodynamic work given within the context of the four elements, the archetypal patterns of creation unfolding within every phenomena of nature. It is essential listening for the biodynamic practitioner seeking true understanding as well as for anyone serious about comprehending the worldview behind the work of…
Read MoreBack in the day, way back in the day, the Creator had a dream. And the Great Creator had a dream to make a being that could create in freedom. And the name of that being was the World Mineral Plant Animal Human. The World Mineral Plant Animal Human was given the gift to create…
Read MoreIn this lecture Dennis uses the two polar principles of form and function to illustrate ways to imagine the Earth as a living being in contrast to seeing Earth as simply a resource. The elements (earth, water, air, fire) and their dynamics give birth to the four life forces (cold, wet, hot, dry). Reciprocations between…
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