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Grand Theatre at the Goetheanum >>> Summer festivals on the 100th performance of ‘Faust’ parts I and II
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Age is a task for society as a whole >>> The internist Christian Schikarski asks for ways of dealing with aging societies and the growing number of people who need support
Due to the likely age increase in many societies, a considerably higher proportion of people in need of support is to be expected in the future. According to internist Christian Schikarski thinks that this cannot be solely a matter of individual responsibility. He therefore calls on policymakers to provide both information and training and care programmes.
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“Innovation is born from exchange” >>> New ‘Living Farm’ podcast series from the Section for Agriculture at the Goetheanum
In his monthly podcast ‘Living Farms’, Eduardo Rincón, co-leader of the Section for Agriculture, talks to international guests, discussing with them existing paradigms and considering new ways of developing farming so that it serves life in all its manifestations.
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War in the Gulf region – is peace possible? >>> Lecture and conversation with Gerald Häfner
In international politics, the rule of law and diplomatic mediation have been replaced for some years now by the law of the strongest and most powerful, as is evident in the wars in Ukraine, the Middle East, Sudan and Myanmar, and since 28 February 2026 also in the Gulf region.
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“One of the greatest editions in history” >>> Celebration of Rudolf Steiner’s Complete Works
The edition of Rudolf Steiner’s complete works, consisting of 450 volumes, has been finalized. The Rudolf Steiner Estate Administration (Nachlassverwaltung) and the General Anthroposophical Society will celebrate the completion of this project with a festive event at the Goetheanum on 17 April 2026.
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“A fulfilled life despite restrictions” >>> The contribution of Anthroposophic Medicine to older age healthcare
Dealing with the health challenges of elderly people requires something other than a deficit-oriented view of ageing. Christian Schikarski, an internist with additional qualifications in anthroposophic medicine and experience in geriatrics, heads the Care Group ‘Old Age Culture and Geriatric Medicine’ in the Medical Section at the Goetheanum.
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Society’s future starts in kindergarten >>> The Pedagogical Section at the Goetheanum calls for greater recognition of early childhood educators
The foundations for empathy, cooperation and the ability to stand up for others and for the community are laid in the early years of life. The Pedagogical Section at the Goetheanum calls for greater attention to be given to children’s early social development.
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Experiencing spirit through form >>> ‘Stil’ magazine analyzes Rudolf Steiner’s use of language and form
Six authors use Rudolf Steiner’s creative language to illustrate how spirit can be experienced. Depending on their content, structure and style his books provide different kinds of access to the spirit. Active thinking on the part of the reader is essential.
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