"More and more countries are in the process of changing their constitutions, goals, standards, and indicators in this sense—though none as consistently as Bhutan. Tho developed criteria, standards, and instruments for placing external and internal development, harmony with

Tho developed criteria, standards, and instruments for placing external and internal development, harmony with oneself, with fellow human beings, and with the environment at the center of development.  dasgoetheanum.com/en/the-east-we…

In memory of Tarhan Onur (May 8, 1947–July 27, 2025), the mother of Waldorf education in Turkey. Indeed, she was probably the first person in Turkey to effectively introduce Waldorf education to the country. How did she come to Waldorf? Actually, through a surprising accident!

Anthroposophy is surprisingly new in Turkey, which has a population of 85.5 million. It needs people who can bring the anthroposophical impulse into Turkish culture. One of these people was Tarhan Onur. dasgoetheanum.com/en/from-seed-t…

In his new book, Wolfgang Gädeke shines a light on the origins of the Christian Community. He deconstructs myths, organizes sources, and shows Rudolf Steiner’s formative role beyond mere consultation. dasgoetheanum.com/en/between-ant…

Friends of Waldorf Education in Turkey are honoring Rudolf Steiner’s legacy on the 100th anniversary of his death with the art exhibition “Steiner100.” dasgoetheanum.com/en/in-a-silent…

2025 marks the 100th anniversary of Rudolf Steiner’s death. How does he live on in specific individuals? Hande Başaran, musician and Waldorf teacher, gives her answers. dasgoetheanum.com/en/meaning-to-…

“Steiner100” exhibition: Words from Waldorf educator and art teacher Başak Topkaya. I realized that creating art is as natural as the flow of life, belongs to everyone, and is an ordinary experience. Through anthroposophy and art, I internalized that art emerges naturally from

Steiner100 exhibition: Words from Waldorf teacher Beril Ünal. As a Waldorf teacher, the first time I painted with children using watercolors, I realized I had begun my journey into anthroposophic art. Over time, witnessing how colors and watercolors could unlock the hidden doors

Time is Life - Gilda Bartel “Time is life itself, and life resides in the human heart,” writes Michael Ende in the story of Momo. A child knows nothing of the everyday chores that adults must do; it simply listens and makes lifetimes for its friends, both young and old. A child

In 1938, Faust I and II were performed in their entirety for the first time at the Goetheanum—it was the world premiere. The Goetheanum stage recently performed Faust I and II in October and will do so again three times next summer. That will make 100 performances! The

"It’s worth trying to remember the time in your life when you gave your Faustian signature, when you signed the pact with Mephisto. Individually and as a social body, we stand with Faust at the current turning point of modernity." dasgoetheanum.com/en/faustian-as…

One of the most effective techniques in mindfulness and trauma therapy—suitable for restlessness, repetitive thoughts, or anxiety—is the 5-4-3-2-1 exercise. It helps us anchor ourselves in the present and gain impulse control. As simple as it is, it has a wide range of

On August 12, 2025, the US State Department published its report on human rights practices in China in 2024. Five days later, the State Council Information Office of the People’s Republic of China published its own report on human rights in the United States in 2024. What emerges

Unity in Diversity - The First Indonesia International Conference on Anthroposophy It was the introduction to Theosophy during Ita Wegman’s formative years on the island of Java, at the turn of the 19th/20th centuries, that led her to Rudolf Steiner and her destiny with

From November 21 to 23, 2025, the Biodynamic Association will host an online conference titled “Sowing Seeds of a Future Agriculture.” dasgoetheanum.com/en/sowing-the-…

In the run-up to Michaelmas 2025, Marion von der Wense presented her idea of the free soul calendar at the Rudolf Steiner House in Hamburg. Here she reports on it. dasgoetheanum.com/en/life-takes-…

The feminine breaks down roles and points to the potential of possibility itself. Within the feminine, diversity becomes a creative force. The feminine delicately weaves through and around our differences. Where the feminine is welcomed, resonance arises—a new tone that connects

Lisa Romero uses the terms “sun karma” and “moon karma” to explore our sense of conflict and despair in current world affairs. In her view, the tension is a positive sign: the “law of love” is seeking to take root in the world and in human souls. This offers a new perspective on