Public
Lectures and Events
Public
Lectures and Events
Public Lecture Series ~ Sunday Afternoons 4:00–5:30 pm
Suggested Donation:
$5.00–$10.00 (special events vary)
All events are held in the lending library, at:
717 Broadway Avenue East,
Seattle, WA 98103 (206) 323-4281
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Sunday lectures start at 4:00pm - special events
scheduled as noted
Parking may be difficult, so please allow extra time to
arrive.
Sunday Morning Meditation: 10 am -
OPEN TO ALL
* * * Unless
otherwise noted, all events are on Sunday afternoons 4:00–5:30 pm *
* *
Our non-profit library is largely funded by donations. If you would like to
support us in keeping our library active, please consider sending a donation to
the Library Manager Fund. For a limited time, all donations we receive will be
matched by a member donor. We appreciate your support.
Bookshop hours: Mon, Thurs - Sun.
11am - 7pm, Tues and Wed. 11am - 6pm
Lending Library: Mon - Wed 12pm - 5pm, Sat, Sun 1pm -
6pm
Special Program Series:
Theosophy:
An Introductory Series
11:00 am - 12:15 am First Sundays February, March, April, May
The programs in this series are free-standing and there is no expectation or
requirement that one attend the entire series from beginning to end. Please
come as you are able!
Donation requested, $5-10, each session
Sunday, February 3 - An Overview of Modern Theosophy - Surveying
the ideas, history and experience of theosophy since the 19th Century.
Sunday, March 2 - Cosmos, Earth & Human - The metaphysics of the
universe according to H.P. Blavatsky.
Sunday, April 6 - Lifetime Upon Lifetime - An exploration of the
workings of karma and reincarnation.
Sunday, May 4 - Theosophy in Daily Life - A practical look at how
the principles of theosophy are applicable in day to day living.
These
programs will be presented by Minor Lile. Minor has been a member of the
Theosophical Society for nearly twenty years, and has consistently found value
in returning to first principles of the theosophical tradition. The series will
include lecture, discussion and experiential learning.
January 6
Introduction to Child
within/Younger Self the Ancient Huna Way
Roy Novzari
Learn about how your inner child works
January 13
Spiritual Evolution - Spiritual Awakening in Today’s World
Robin Leslie
Spiritual awakening is happening all around us, in us and through us. The Light of Oneness is who you are. All of humanity is heading towards a direct experience of knowing themselves as this Light. Yet how does that happen? And how do you hold onto the experience? Please join us for this interactive discussion of how the Consciousness of Oneness is growing and how you are intimate part of it’s expansion.
In 2003
Robin Leslie spontaneous awoke out of extreme suffering into bliss. She now
works to assist others in waking up to a direct experience of the Truth of who
they really are.
January 20 Initiation into the Mysteries of Life Through the
Master/Disciple Relationship
Elizabeth MacDonald
Burrows
Starting a
public speaking career at the age of five, Elizabeth has traveled
internationally, conducting lectures, seminars and classes in many countries.
Listed in Who's Who in America, she has been the guest on hundreds of radio and
television shows. Elizabeth is a published author in fiction, non-fiction and
poetry, and has won numerous awards. Her search for the reality of God led her
on a remarkable mystical adventure, ultimately fusing her mind with the creative
consciousness of the universe. Elizabeth's subsequent training through the works
of the great masters permeates her work and her writing.
January 27
Retrograde Planets - Tools for Navigation
Ellen Finn
What are
retrograde planets and how to we use them to our best advantage? Most of us have
them natally in our chart causing us to turn inward in certain areas of our
lives. All of us deal with these energies when they arrive by transit. Previous
astrology knowledge helpful but not necessary. Bring your natal horoscope,
if you have one. It is, however, not required to enjoy the information
presented. Natal charts can be printed for you in the bookshop for $2.00 plus
tax for anyone interested. (But please don't wait until the last minute to get
one printed !)
Ellen Finn has been an astrologer and counselor for 30 years and always brings
humor as well as insight into her presentation.
February
3 - No Program, Super Bowl XLII
February 10
Laying a Firm Foundation
Minor Lile
It is an often overlooked idea that before embarking upon the spiritual journey, one should prepare oneself for the trip. By exploring practices suggested by both Theosophy and Buddhism, people attending this program will have an opportunity to consider their own values and learn ways to be more firmly established and live in balance in a chaotic world.
Minor Lile has been a member of the Theosophical Society for nearly twenty years and was a co-manager of Indralaya, the Theosophical Center on Orcas Island from 1995-2006.
February 17
Forgiveness - THE FIRST STEP
Tim Jenkins, M.A., Jan
Santora, M.A., L.M.H.C.
Anyone who has been on a spiritual journey has heard at some time, probably many times, that forgiveness is a necessary part of our growth and essential for our healing and that of the world. Yet what exactly does forgiveness mean? How is it done? Is it worth it? Are there actions and even people who are beyond forgiveness? Can it harm you to forgive? This workshop will explore the topic, including the questions above, and offer a technique by which you can take the first essential step in finding your own answers to this vital matter.
Tim Jenkins, M.A. is a marriage and family therapist and teacher with a private practice in Redmond and Seattle, specializing in individual, couple and family therapy, divorce coaching, aging issues and dream work.
Jan Santora, M.A., L.M.H.C. is a spiritual counselor, psychotherapist and consultant in private practice since 1993, who specializes in life transition with individuals, couples and adult family members in Seattle and Whidbey Island.
February 24
Gnosticism
Ken Keach
Gnosis is
a direct transforming experience left untamed and unconditioned by cultural and
socio-religious beliefs,' the state prior to the interpretation of the
experience,' unconfined by concepts and images. It arises in a quiet mind, in a
dimension not touched by chronological time. We find it when we are fully in the
present.
Please come and explore Gnosis:
~God is incomprehensible in totality, however we may
know about "God" through study of the Universe and Ourselves.
~Inspiration is a product of a relationship with a
Greater Intelligence and is the ultimate source of all Knowledge.
~There is only One Truth and the Religions of the World
are but facets of its expression. The Ultimate Source of Divine Authority is the
Individual.
Ken has had wide training in various esoteric sun Buddhist Christian & Anthroposophical traditions. He was ordained as a Gnostic Priest and Bishop. He also holds various Martinist Masonic and French Co-Masonic Degrees.
March
2 Sacred Egypt: Mystery Schools and Sacred Science
Greg Roach
This presentation will offer a glimpse into the profound spiritual genius of the ancient Egyptians, using maps, music, sound, and story. Topics include: the science of sound, Egyptian Cosmology, Isis & Osiris, Egypt's controversial prehistory, ancient Mystery Schools, Sacred Geometry, and more.
Greg
Roach, the leader of Spirit Quest Tours, is a life long student of esoteric
spirituality. He had a visionary experience of the transcendent unity behind
all creation during a pilgrimage to Egypt in 1997.
March 9 ~
No program
March 14
Special Event - Piano and Song
in the Library - Friday night, 7pm
Our library will host a music program featuring the songs of Joni Mitchell
played on the piano by librarian Nancy Lehwalder. Come enjoy an evening of
song and support our library with your donation!
March
16 Theosophy 103: How Do We FEEL?
Ed Alden
The basic ideas of the Perennial Philosophy are reviewed in this series. This talk will review the ideas and focus on their emotional impact. If lived, does this Philosophy change our feelings toward the world we encounter?
Ed Alden is a long time Theosophist and a member of the Seattle Lodge.
March 23 ~
Easter Sunday - No Program
March 30 - No Program
* * * Unless otherwise noted, all events are on Sunday afternoons 4:00–5:30 pm * * *
Our non-profit library is largely funded by donations. If you would like to support us in keeping our library active, please consider sending a donation to the Library Manager Fund. For a limited time, all donations we receive will be matched by a member donor. We appreciate your support.
SERVICES OF THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY IN SEATTLE
Theosophical Lending Library
Our research library and learning center are now inviting new members and patrons.
(Library member fees are $30/year) This service is included in your lodge membership,
should you
join the TS in Seattle.
Theosophical Lending Library
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A Membership Library, Volunteer Run
1:00
pm - 6:00 pm Saturday, Sunday
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Monday ~ Wednesday
Telephone: 206-267-0156
Quest Bookshop
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Over 10,000 books in stock
11:00 AM to 7:00 PM Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
11:00 AM to 6:00 PM Tuesday, Wednesday
Telephone: 206 323-4281