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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
·Suggested
Donation is $5.00 - $10.00, except some special events
·All Sunday Lectures start at 4:00pm - special events
scheduled as noted
·Parking may be difficult so allow extra time for arriving
·Sunday Morning Meditation: 2nd & 4th Sundays, 10 am -
OPEN TO ALL!!
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!
Public Lecture
Series - September - December, 2003
Saturday,
September 6th Workshop
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Divine,
Humanity and Nature
Suggested Donation $45 - $65 (Lunch Included)
Pre-Registration -- (206) 323-4281 -- is Requested
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 attunement leads to communication with the intelligence of nature, beginning with the plant kingdom, continuing to the mineral and animal kingdoms, and includes contact with other members of the angelic kingdom such as those overseeing cities and countries. Emphasis is put on the contact with nature as a vital help in dealing with human pollution of the planet. Time allowing, the question of good and evil will be addressed.
Dorothy first rose to
prominence as a cofounder of the Findhorn Community.
She spent 11 years there exploring and blending with the Inner Realma.
Author of Choices of Love and To
Hear the Angels Sing, much of her time today is spent giving talks and
leading workshops worldwide.
Sunday,
September 7 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
THE FOUR ELEMENTS OF CHANGE
Heather Ash
Heather shares a heartfelt
wisdom on how to live a centered life, even in the midst of change.
Whether you are changing career, starting a new relationship, facing a
major shift in your health, or taking the next step on your inner journey, the
four elements of change (air, fire, water and earth) provide concrete tools for
creating a new, stable structure to allow you to remain balanced and in your
center. Heather Ash studied and
taught with don Miguel Ruiz, author of The
Four Agreements, following a spiritual path based on the Toltec tradition.
Sunday, September 14
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
A BRIEF TOUR OF THE MIND: STAGES OF PROGRESS COMMON TO ALL MEDITATIVE
PATHS
James Robbins
Eastern & Western,
meditative and psychological introspective disciplines all recognize varying
stages of individual awareness. Consequently, as the individual travels along the path,
certain techniques and attitudes are better suited to various phases of
developing awareness. This
presentation examines four distinct stages along with their respective
meditative focuses. James is in
town to give courses at Discover U and to promote his new book, Build
a Better Buddha. He is
co-founder of Dallas Mindfulness Practice, an organization offering group and
individual guidance in meditation, dream practice, interpersonal issues, and
other areas related to increasing personal awareness.
Sunday, September 21
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
THE THEOSOPHICAL WORLD VIEW
John Kunz
Do you ever wonder how so
many diverse programs can be presented under the umbrella of the Theosophical
Society? John Kunz, lifelong member
of the TS and one of the authors of the Worldview statement as it appears in our
magazine, will examine the metaphysical and historical bases of the current
presentation of theosophical “truths”; review the statement; and open the
floor to discussion and questions and answers.
This is a perfect opportunity for those who want a brief introduction to
theosophy from one of its long time students.
Sunday, September 28
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
SACRED IMAGES AND SPIRITUAL PRACTICE
Victoria Scarlett
By focusing intentionally on
images of the divine, we can use our senses to enter more deeply into prayer and
meditation. Visual art offers us
the nourishment of beauty, opportunities for reflection and spiritual insight,
and keys for opening our hearts and our connection with the divine.
This talk considers traditional practices involving Russian icons,
Tibetan Buddhist mandalas and tankas, Hindu imagery, and late medieval Catholic
art. Victoria, experienced as
artist, art historian and curator, is the Director of the Center for Sacred Art.
She has a special interest in reclaiming sacred art as a tool for
conscious living and spirituality.
Sunday, October 5
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
SACRED SOUNDS
World Meditation Ensemble
Sunday, October 12
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
SPIRITUALITY IN CHINESE MEDICINE
Robert Weinstein
Many people in the West are
becoming more familiar with the ideas of Chinese medicine, yet few people
understand the spiritual aspect of the medical practice.
During this talk we will explore the traditional views on spirit and soul
and how this relates to our health and well being.
We will also look at how the organ systems can influence and affect our
spirit and our state of mind. The
goal of this class will be to help us learn some easy ways to find a little more
harmony and balance in our lives. This
talk is a natural follow up to the presentation on Chinese Medicine given by
Robert last May. A graduate of the
Northwest Institute of Acupuncture , he
is passionate about helping people better understand this great tradition of
healing.
Sunday, October 19
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
COMMUNICATING WITH ANIMALS
Mary Getten, Author of The
Orca Pocket Guide and Communicating
with Orcas: The Whales’
Perspective,
Mary has been a professional
telepathic animal communicator for 8 years.
She works with clients throughout the world to help them gain
understanding and solve problems with their animal companions.
She will share her process and perspectives with us.
Mary is also a local marine naturalist and spent ten years leading
whale-watch trips. She is a member
of the TS Study Center on Orcas Island.
Sunday, October 26
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
THE FEMININE FACE OF CHRISTIANITY
Margaret Starbird
In her on-going quest to
reclaim the “Sacred Feminine” manifest in Christianity,
Margaret celebrates the uniquely feminine aspects of the “Way” and
the rich experience and contributions of women who have walked the Christian
journey of faith. Beginning with
Mary Magdalene and others who accompanied Jesus during his ministry, she will
highlight the experience of female mystics and saints, exploring a rich and
variegated tapestry of legend, lore, and biography.
She will lead us in celebration of Christianity’s deep wells of
mysticism, and her spiritual path of service and self-sacrifice – the “way
of the heart.” Starbird
has authored four books on this subject.
Sunday, November 2
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
DEATH AND LETTING GO
Ellen Tadd
Death and life after death
have intrigued people throughout the ages.
A nationally recognized clairvoyant practitioner, teacher and counselor,
Ellen provides a guide for understanding death as a continuation of life.
Drawing on personal experience as well as that of her students, she provides
insight into the meaning of death and guidance for anyone facing challenging
life transitions. Reducing fear and uncertainty about death allows one to live a
fulfilling life, as well as helping one make a smooth transition into the
spiritual realm. Ellen Tadd is the
author of a powerful small book with the above title, formatted as a series of
easy to read stories, a book
enthusiastically endorsed by Ken Blanchard and Deepak Chopra
Sunday, November 9
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
“THE DRUID WAY”
Leon Reed
Immrama is a Druid tradition of story telling. The word means, “voyage tale” and “The Druid Way” is a story in this tradition. Accompanied by his lap harp, Druid priest, Leon Reed, will take us on a spiritual journey. Leon is a founding member of Bards of Caer Pugetia (British Druid Order). Come and enjoy!! (This program will last until 6 pm).
Saturday,
November 15th Workshop
9:30 am to 4:30 pm
The Gnosis of
Thomas: Liberating
Wisdom of the Thomas Tradition with Stephan A. Hoeller, PhD.
Suggested Donation $45 - $65 (Lunch Included)
Pre-Registration -- (206) 323-4281 -- is Requested
The Gnostic tradition of St.
Thomas has been recently highlighted by Elaine Pagel in her book, Beyond
Belief. Dr. Hoeller will review
the major documents of this tradition, including the Gospel of Thomas, The Book
of Thomas, and the Acts of Thomas with major emphasis on The Hymn of the Pearl,
one of the greatest parables of the journey of the soul.
These works shed much light on the esoteric foundations of Western
spirituality and its link with the East.
Stephan is a treasured
seminar leader during his infrequent visits to Seattle, combining wit,
compassion, deep scholarship and a personally profound perspective.
Born in Hungary and schooled throughout Europe, Stephan is a member of
the lecturing faculty of the Philosophical Research Society & is Director of
Studies for the Gnostic Society – both in Los Angeles.
Trained for the Roman Catholic priesthood, Dr. Hoeller is currently a
bishop of the Ecclesia Gnostica. He
has been an international speaker for the Theosophical Society. His numerous publications include the following books: The
Royal Road; The Gnostic Jung & the Seven Sermons to the Dead, Jung and the
Lost Gospels; Freedom: Alchemy for
a Voluntary Society; & Gnosticism: New
Light on the Ancient Tradition of Inner Knowing.
Sunday, November 16
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
THE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL OF THOMAS
Stephan Hoeller, PhD.
The Gospel of Thomas is from
the Nag Hammadi collection which originates in the 1st century of the
Christian era. This work is
increasingly accepted as the 5th Gospel and is revolutionizing much
of religious thought today. (Please
see workshop write-up for information on Dr. Hoeller.)
Sunday, November 23
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
SPEAKER’S CHOICE
David Spangler
Once again we have invited
David to come and speak on a topic of his choosing, one that seems relevant to
the issues of the day as the date approaches.
A prolific author and metaphysician just completing another book,
David encourages us to adopt perspectives suitable for this time and
inclusive of both subjective and objective realities.
First known for his work at Findhorn, David is now active in the Lorian
Association.
Sunday, November 30
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
THE FRAGRANCE OF FAITH
Jamal Rahman
A presentation of insight and
practices from Sufism to celebrate the sacred journey of evolving into the
fullness of our being: integrating
the scattered fragments of our ego and becoming aware of the Mystery that
“buys our shabby goods” and accepts our “counterfeit coins”.
Jamal, trained by his grandfather in a North Bengal lineage of Sufism, is
also a minister of the Interfaith Community Church in Ballard.
He has been a passionate advocate for and activist in the growing
Interfaith movement of the Puget Sound area.
We hope that his book of the above title is “off the press” in time
for this presentation.
Sunday, December 7
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
SPIRITUAL SECRETS OF CHANUKKAH: A MIRACLE UNMASKED
Ted Falcon , PhD
A glimpse into the history of
the Jewish Festival of Lights, focusing on its mystical and kabbalistic aspects.
We will explore the way in which the symbols and practices contain
precious opportunities for spiritual evolution.
Rabbi Falcon, a Reform Rabbi with a doctorate in clinical psychology has
explored the interface of psyche and spirit for over 30 years.
He is the founder of Seattle's Bet Alef Meditational Synagogue and author
of A Journey of Awakening, Judaism for Dummies, and the
recently released,
Sunday, December 14
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
USING ASTROLOGICAL TRANSITS AND PROGRESSIONS TO HELP MAKE SENSE OF YOUR LIFE
Mark Ray
Mark Ray, President of the
Theosophical Society in Seattle, will discuss different techniques anyone can
use to keep track of planetary influences in their horoscopes.
The idea is to make astrology simple and more useful in your daily life. Current planetary influences and cycles will be discussed as
well as some world events and charts of notable people. Mark is a life-long Theosophist and began his study of
astrology 35 years ago.
Monday, December 22
7:00pm
Winter Solstice Celebration
Open to all.
Make a center of peace in your busy holiday schedule and join us in our
traditional time of meditation, celebration and sharing of your personal sense
of the annual cosmic event.
PERFORMANCES
IN SUPPORT OF THE LIBRARY
Sunday, November 2nd
7:00 pm
The dynamic and lovely voice of MEGAN
HOOK will be heard singing Bach, Straus, Mozart and a variety of other German
and English music.
A Saturday in October
LIVE THEATER READING will be featured.
Check in for the actual date and program.
Saturday, November 29th
7:00 pm
SERVICES OF THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY IN SEATTLE
Sunday Morning Meditation at 10:00 AM - Open to
All
Theosophical Lending Library
A Research Library and Learning Center now inviting new members and patrons.
Library fees ($20 annually) This service is included in your membership if you
join the TS in Seattle.
Hours: Open Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday 1:00 to 6:00 pm
Open Monday and Wednesday Noon to 5:00 pm
Theosophical Lending Library
A Membership Library, Volunteer Run
Open Saturday, Sunday & Tuesday, 1pm.- 6pm
Open Monday & Wednesday, Noon to 4pm
Telephone: 206 323-4281
Quest Bookshop
Over 10,000 books in stock
Open at 11am Seven Days a Week
Telephone: 206 323-4281