May 20th-24th, 2026
Cuenca, Spain
Towards?
Towards what direction is humanity heading? What are human souls like today, in their longings and needs? What response does Biography Work give to the world today?
The world is evolving. Humanity is evolving. The human soul is evolving. How does Biography Work find its place in society and its way into the future? How does Biography Work evolve?
To understand the mission of Biography Work we need to know its deep spiritual foundation. The relationship between Biography Work as a discipline and Anthroposophy as a spiritual stream raises the question: is the esoterical dodecahedral Foundation Stone, the foundation of the General Anthroposophical Society, a real, practical, realizable foundation for Biography Work?
Can we move into the future without immersing ourselves in the spiritual foundations, and should we go deeper into the foundations if not in order to then take flight into the future?
Practicalities
◆FULLY BOOKED◆
We are overwhelmed with the responses received from around the world. Due to the size of the venue, we have reached the maximum capacity of 120 people. All registration after 11PM (JST) on March 2nd, will be logged on our waiting list.
To those who have registered, you will need to complete payment to secure your spots. Those who registered for early bird must complete payment by 31st March. Unsetteled spots will be shared to those on the waiting list. We look forward to seeing you in November. Thank you!!
Kansai Seminar House, Kyoto Japan
https://www.kansai-seminarhouse.com/
Kansai Seminar House is founded and run by Nippon Christian Academy, which was inspired by the Dialoghe Movement. It has been one of the Japanese Biography work Training venues.
Participants are required to book and pay for their accommodation fees (meals included) through WBC 2024 registration form.
***Rooms at Kansai Seminar House is now fully booked, please register for the hotel option.
***The accommodation at Kansai Seminar house is reserved for conference participants only.
Built upon the occasion of the tercentenary of Toyotomi Hideyoshi at the Toyokuni Shrine in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto. Eventually moved to its present location. Used for Noh Play performances as well as for conferences.
Built around 1920 this tea house was restored in 1978 with the help of Sen Soshitsu, then Iemoto of the Urasenke Tea School. He also named it "Seishin An", "the hermitage of pure hearts”, a name expressing the essential meaning of tea ceremony.
Accommodation
◆Kansai Seminar House -Shared rooms for conference participants only https://maps.app.goo.gl/1HMUmDggfUquWA449
***Rooms at Kansai Seminar House is now fully booked, please register for the hotel option.
Check in: 3PM on the 2nd November, All meals included from Supper of 2nd to Lunch on the 6th.
・Twin Room : JPY 66,800/person (Shared between 2 people)
・Large Japanese Room with Futon: JPY58,800/person （Shared between 6-8 people）
◆Hotel Heian no Mori Kyoto -For those bringing families, please choose this option https://maps.app.goo.gl/zUqW8VQ5s8GR1KAU7
Check in 2PM, Rooms and Meals Package for 4 nights and 5 days (11/2-11/6), 15 minutes car/taxi (JPY 2000) ride from the conference venue
・Single Room : JPY 79,200, To check in on November 1st, add JPY 14,500/person (breakfast only)
・Twin Room : JPY 66,800/person (to be shared by 2 people), To check in on November 1st, add JPY 11,000/person (breakfast only)
***If you book your own accommodation, please keep in mind the morning traffic, we cannot arrange pick up or taxis. There is limited parking space at the conference venue so please notify us if you are renting a car. We will also bill you for the meals provided during the conference.
Meals-All meals are included in the package
Below meals are included in the package
Nov 02: Dinner
Nov 03-05: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (For those who choose Hotel Heianno Mori, breakfast is provided at the hotel)
Nov 06: Breakfast/Lunch (For those who choose Hotel Heianno Mori, breakfast is provided at the hotel)
Nearest International Airport: Kansai International Airport (KIX), Osaka
Transport to the venue
Kansai Airport (KIX) in Osaka will be the closest international airport. If you are considering to travel to Tokyo before or after the conference, we suggest you buy a multi-city (or open jaw) air ticket, flying in to Kansai and out of Tokyo or vice versa. It will be cheaper than adding domestic travel in most cases.
Access from UK/France/Germany/Finland may have direct flights depending on airline. Transits in Beijing, Hongkong, Incheon, or Bangkok are alternative for non direct flights.
There are express trains as well as coaches to Kyoto Station from Kansai International airport. If arriving in Tokyo or other cities, the Shinkansen (Super express train) will take you directly to Kyoto station from Tokyo/Nagoya/Fukuoka stations, Journey between 2-3 hours depending on where you start.
From Kansai International Airport
1. Express train Haruka & taxi : takes approx. 2 hours and 40 minutes (JPY 4500+ /person), info HERE
2. Kansai Airport Limousine bus to Kyoto Station: takes approx. 1 hour and 40 minutes (JPY 2600/person), time table and info HERE
3. Taxi: about 1 hour 40 minutes by taxi (JPY 44,000 per cab, 3-4 person), taxis can be arranged by our team if you give us 1-month advance notice.
From Kyoto station
It takes about 30 minutes by taxi (JPY 4,000), taxis can be arranged by our team if you give us 1-month advance notice.
Convenient tools to plan your trip
Google maps will work well in most cases, you can see routes and fares and several options for your chosen route. We also recommend Japan train toute planner: https://world.jorudan.co.jp/mln/en/?sub_lang=ja