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All events are held in the lodge (in the same building as Quest Bookshop and the lending library), at:

717 Broadway Avenue East, Seattle, WA  98103   (206) 323-4281

The Theosophical Society in Seattle 717 Broadway East Seattle, Washington 98102 (206) 323-4281 invites you to enjoy its Public Lectures, Workshop & Sunday Morning Open Meditation

Your Donations are important to us. They literally keep the heat and lights on and make it possible for us to show some appreciation to our speakers who donate their time when presenting our programs. No one will ever be turned away for lack of funds. Yet we ask you to be as generous as you can be within our expanded "suggested" range of $5- $10 for a lecture and $40 -$60 for a day long workshop. Thank you!

 

January, 2002 Public Lectures     Back

Sunday, January 6 
PRAYERS FOR THE NEW YEAR: THE CELTIC TRADITION 
Karen Bruner 
Drawing from the Carmina Gadelica of the Scottish Hebrides and other Irish, Welsh, and Breton sources, long-time Celtic harper and storyteller, Karen Bruner, will present a multitude of prayers, songs and stories from the Celtic past and present, bringing forward thoughts and prayers which promote a positive world view as we enter the New Year. This program will conclude with a brief meditation with the Celtic harp as background, supporting the setting of the intentions of both the group and the individuals present for an auspicious 2002.

Sunday, January 13 
MEDITATION IN DAILY LIFE 
Dr. Joel & Michelle Levey 
Join local authors Joel and Michelle Levey for an inspiring exploration of five profoundly and practical approaches for integrating meditation into your daily life, work, and relationships. Drawing insights from a combined 60 years of meditation practice with many of the great contemplative masters of our time - the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hahn, Krisnamurti, Ram Das, Kalu Rinpoche, etc.-- from laboratory research and from their work around the globe, the Leveys will show us how to deepen the wisdom, wonder, creativity and compassion we bring to life. The Leveys are founders of InnerWork Technologies, Inc., Chairpersons of the Center for Corporate Culture and Organizational Health, and Authors of Living in Balance, Wisdom at Work, Simple Meditation & Relaxation, the Fine Art of Relaxation (CD) - see www.wisdomatwork.com for more information.

Sunday, January 20 
THE WOMAN WITH THE ALABASTER JAR: MARY MAGDALEN & THE HOLY GRAIL 
Margaret Starbird 
Was Jesus Married? Shocked by such heresy, this Roman Catholic scholar set out to refute it. Instead, as she researched the subject, she found new and compelling evidence for the existence of the bride of Jesus. Starbird draws her conclusions from an extensive study of history, heraldry, symbolism, medieval art, mythology, psychology, and the Bible. Come explore and question this provocative theory. Margaret has a masters degree and has studied at the Christian Albrechts Universitat in Germany, and at the Vanderbilt Divinity School in Nashville. Additional books are The Tarot Trumps and the Holy Grail; and The Goddess in the Gospels.

Sunday, January 27 
SAMSARA MEDITATION ENSEMBLE 
Enjoy the meditative sounds of Tibetan bells, Himalayan Bowls, Prayer Flutes, Recorders, small percussion instruments, Waterphone, Tambours and Celtic Harp as we once again experience the unique sounds and presentation of this local group of spiritual seekers and musicians.

 

February, 2002 Public Lectures     Back

Public Lectures: $5.00- $10.00 Suggested Donation All lectures at 4:00 pm

Sunday, February 3 
THE HIDDEN WORLD OF THE KABBALAH 
Rabbi Ted Falcon, PhD. 
An exploration of the mystical and meditational tradition of Judaism Rabbi Falcon, a Reform Rabbi with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology, has explored the interface of psyche and spirit for over 30 years. He founded meditational synagogues in LA and Seattle (Bet Alef Meditational Synagogue; www.betalef.org) and is author of A Journey of Awakening and Judaism For Dummies.

Sunday, February 10 
ASTROLOGY, MYTHOLOGY AND THE VOICE OF GOD 
Steve Dahmus 
"And God said…"How is it that an astrologically non-believing astronomer can name an asteroid (e.g. Hopi, House, Photographia, Atlantis, Eros, Child, Hekate), and then that that chunk of rock can have archetypal, psychological and spiritual import in your birth chart, tied simply to whatever its name is? Join Steve in a look at the weaver and the weave of astrology and mythology. Steve is a local astrologer who synthesizes psychological astrology, mythology and spiritual wisdom collected from various traditions.

Sunday, February 17 
OUT OF "THE ROSE": YEATS' LATE WORK 
Ann de Vore 
An exploration of prophetic writings by the major poet of our times, W.B. Yeats. Ann will discuss the problems and shortcomings of prophecy in general and, as we look at modern times and modern prophecy, whether MIND has a place in refiguring the Occurrence. Ann is a Jungian Analyst and a metaphysical teacher with more than thirty years experience.

GOD, HUMANITY AND NATURE:   Back
A Workshop with Dorothy MacLean
Saturday, February 23rd 
10:am to 5:00 pm

This one day workshop begins with a talk and an exercise for all to attune to their inner divinity, for from this source other contacts are best made. This leads on to communication with the intelligence of nature beings, with the plant Kingdom, continuing to the mineral and animal Kingdoms, and then to include contact with the members of the Angelic Kingdom. Emphasis is put on the nature contact as a vital help in dealing with human pollution of the planet. Time allowing, the question of good and evil and polarity is included.

Dorothy first rose to prominence as a co-founder of the Findhorn Community. She spent 11 years there exploring and blending with the Inner Realms. Author of several books on working with devic consciousness, much of her time today is spent giving talks and leading workshops worldwide.

PRE-REGISTRATION,, IS STRONGLY REQUESTED SPACE IS LIMITED & we need to prepare lunch in advance 
Suggested donation range: $40.00 - $60.00 (Lunch included)

 

March, 2002 Public Lectures     Back

Public Lectures $5.00-$10.00 Suggested Donation All lectures at 4:00 pm

Sunday, March 3 
ART, SACRED AND SECULAR AROUND THE WORLD 
Polly Clark 
The vitality of true art lies in its power to open our minds to a new reality. Sacred art inspires us to enter the higher level of spirit, the mystical Otherworld. Secular art leads along a familiar path, perhaps the experiences of daily life. Polly Clark, a long time Theosophist, explores examples of both sacred and secular art in Western and Asian cultures by recognized as well as unknown artists.

 

Sunday, March 10 
IMAGINATION AND THE INNER REALM 
David Spangler 
The inner realms are a natural environment for us. They form part of the greater world we all inhabit. The mode of engaging with the inner realm begins with imagination. In this talk we will investigate the nature of the imagination that is required. In addition, we will investigate the nature of the imagination that is required. In addition, we will discuss issues of trust and discernment that arise and consider what must be added to imagination in order to engage the subtle realm successfully. First recognized for his insights and work in the Findhorn community, David is a NW teacher and author or more than a half dozen books.

 

Sunday, March 17 
RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY AND THE ROAD AHEAD 
Rev. Rod Romney 
Today's topic is of vital interest to the speaker. Rev. Dr. Rodney Romney was senior minister of the Seattle First Baptist Church for 21 years before his retirement in 2000. He now divides his time between speaking, writing and leading retreats. He is known for his belief in the worth and dignity of all people, the inherent oneness of all creation, and the universal, unconditional love of God.

 

Special Friday Lecture!            Back

Friday night, March 22  7:30 pm
WORLD PREDICTIONS With JAMES KELLEHER, VEDIC ASTROLOGER

 

Sunday, March 24 (program will last until 6pm) 
REINCARNATION: THE ETHICS OF REMEMBERING 
Leon Reed 
Have you ever recognized the layout of a place you've never been? Experienced déjà vu? Have you vivid memories that you cannot explain? We have all had these odd artifacts of what others have interpreted as reincarnation memory. What are the ethics of sharing these memories? Join us for another captivating and spell-binding program with Leon.

 

Sunday, March 31 
HONORING, RESPECTING, AND TRUSTING THE SACRED DIRECTIONS 
Judy Lyn Sweetland, R.N. 
Judy Lyn, a healer and teacher of life skills, learned profound truths about the Sacred Nature of East, South, West, North, Center, Above, Below, and Beyond while living in the deserts of Arizona. Her teachers inhabited both the Visible and the Invisible Worlds. She joyously shares what she learned about utilizing these truths in decision making and honoring life's journey.

 

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