Biodynamic Agriculture Innovators

The Garuda Biodynamic Institute, (GBI) is focused on developing the agricultural and medical work of the turn of the century German philosopher, Dr Rudolf Steiner.

Our Institutues founder', Glen Atkinson [9], began working with his indications in 1976 and has made developments in several fields since.  His innovation [10] and understanding of Dr Steiner's suggestions have come from recognising the fundamental similiarity, between the traditional Astrological world view and Steiner's suggestions.  A simple yet innovative theory and philosophy of manifestation - The Atkinson Conjecture [11] - has become the basis for our many practical activities.

Our emphasis is upon 'Biodynamic Realism' , which now stands in stark contrast to the Anthroposophical Agriculture, that is the 'official' Biodynamic movement, today. We appreciate that all the forces and energies talked of in the Dr Steiner's Agriculture Course exist within the electro magnetic spectrum. Hence the Universe is 'God', and we reject the philosophy of 'the Other', which has 'God' and 'other forces' as seperate from the electro magnetic Universe. This 'Other' stance relies wholly upon faith in the unprovable, and leads to endless religious speculation and the 'humanisation' of natural processes, which are unneccessary to appropriately understand and work with Biodynamic Agriculture.

The 'Online Books' [11] section, contains several free books outlining the basis of this world view.

The biodynamic homeopathic system, that arises from this study is available to agriculture and humans through BdMax ltd [12], in several countries.

'Case Studies' [13], has formal and informal research plant studies, undertaken by the Institute, to support our theoretical strivings.

The Biodynamic 'Pictures' [14] section provides artistic images that summarise many of the chapters in the books. There are three 'Biodynamic Thought Puzzles' [14] available there that provide a visual observational pathway to a new approach to seeing the world, through Agriculture and Chemistry

Our research into Chemistry has lead to the online book 'Biodynamic Chemistry' [15] in which the Periodic Table of chemical elements was first re-organised into a 'Circular Periodic Table' and then into a '3D Gyroscopic Periodic Table' [16]. A plastic three dimensional gyroscopic sculpture [17] is available to animate this 'being'.

Dr Steiner's agricultural indications are contained within a series of 8 lectures known as the 'Agriculture Course' [18]. To aid in their understanding and appreciation, we have provided these often difficult lectures with a commentary, that seeks to harmonise them into a cohesive comphrehensible whole.

Within the Books section there are a series of 'Articles', that comment on many contemporary issues, often with Astrological indicators as their basis. We also have some introductory Biodynamic lessons [11] available there. A  blog [19] area for discussion of anything you find on this site, is also available

GBI presents seminars from time to time, in various countries, on Biodynamic subjects. Glen Atkinson has presented a lecture series, annually, at Emerson College in the UK. 

We trust you will enjoy your visit and find something of interest.

Why Garuda?

Garuda is a Hindu god, who as an incarnated EAGLE manifestation of the primary god Vishnu. He performs several essential functions in life.

In India he is represented as a protector of the godly and all that is good for life.

In Indonesia he is represented as the Eagle who carries Vishnu to the Earth, thus he is "Bringing Spirit to Earth".

The Eagle also represents the ability to fly high and gain a far seeing vision , or large overview perspective of Life, while being able to also see the specific details of the environment.

This last quality I see mirrored in a suggestion by Rudolf Steiner (RS)

"... when we want to understand the plant, we must bring into question not only plant animal and human life, but the whole universe. For life comes from the whole universe not only the Earth. Nature is a unity and her forces are at work from all sides. He who can keep his mind open to the manifest workings of these forces will understand her. " R.S. Pg 70 1938 Agriculture. (1)

'This statement has long been a 'guiding thought' for me in my working with his indications, which so beautifully brings Spirit to Earth and help life processes function at their optimum.' (GA)