The Karl König Institute
About
The Karl König Institute for Art, Science and Social Life
The Institute is a non-profit organisation that provides the material, financial and idealistic support for the Karl König legacy, particularly via the Archive, books and other publications, related research, as well as various events, activities and initiatives that are organised or collaboratively staged around the world.
What’s happening around the network
NEWS AND EVENTS
The Three Kings in the Calendar of the Soul and the Fourth King for Our Time.
Online lecture for the Anrthroposophical Society, Chicago, by Richard Steel
MoreVenues, Dates and Lectures - November 11
Exhibitions and Conferences Karl König’s Drawings for the Calendar of the Soul
MoreKaspar Hauser Festival Copake
In-person and Online Conference. November 7 – 10, 2024 ~ Camphill Village, Copake, NY
MoreBooks and publications catalogue
FEATURED BOOKS
Thalamos – Eine Heilmittelentwicklung
Myrrhe, Weihrauch, Gold und der werdende Mensch (only in German) Expected to be released in February 2025
MoreAn Inner Journey through the Year
52 colour sketches by König inspired by the weekly Calendar of the Soul verses.
MoreArithmetic and Zoological Considerations, Karl König
This book offers insights into an approach toward teaching Arithmetic based on Dr. Karl König’s extensive work with children in need of special care.
MoreAn insight into the ideas of Karl König
LEADING THOUGHTS
We need to join together again in communities, but such communities that are not governed by bonds of heritage, race or religious denomination, but by spiritual principles that incite us to strive together and work for each other. Read More
There a mood can be set where adults and children can live in unison; important and not so important people, able and not so able but nonetheless in reciprocal appreciation of the dignity of the individual. Read More
Only when a new style of community is formed in this way will it become possible for children and young people to reach an expression of their true being out of which their individual contribution can ensue. Read More