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Development of the Observer in Consciousness in Meditation & Life Activities
Public Program - David Hopper
Live Event: 2023 May 21 2:00 PM PT
Cost: Free (Donations gratefully accepted)
The Theosophical Society in Portland cordially invites you to the following scheduled meeting. You may attend this meeting either in person at our…
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Establishing Inner Peace: Working With The Mind & Body Rather Than Against It
Webcast - Ajahn Amaro
Live Event: 2021 September 28 7:00 PM PT
Cost: Free (Donations gratefully accepted)
Ajahn Amaro discusses the importance of training the mind with love and kindness rather than with a combative and contentious approach.
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The Wisdom of Hungry Ghosts
Webcast - Andy Rotman, Ph.D.
Live Event: 2021 September 23 7:00 PM PT
Cost: Free (Donations gratefully accepted)
In the Buddhist cycle of existence, the realm of hungry ghosts is one of the unfortunate realms of rebirth, and those reborn there are often described…
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The Lighted Lamp: Every Human Being Is Destined To Be A Spiritual, Creative Magician
Webcast - William Meader
Live Event: 2021 September 21 7:00 PM PT
Cost: Free (Donations gratefully accepted)
Indeed, the purpose of the soul is to creatively express its love and wisdom in support of humanity’s betterment. It is to be a beacon of light in a…
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Contemporary Paganism, Wicca, & Witchcraft: Foundations Of The Craft Of The Wise
Webcast - Gwendolyn Reece
Live Event: 2021 September 16 7:00 PM PT
Cost: Free (Donations gratefully accepted)
There is a great deal of misunderstanding and confusion about Paganism and Wicca, often with some negative historical Christian connotations. However…
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What It Means to Be Human
Webcast - Bishop John Shelby Spong
Live Event: 2021 September 14 7:00 PM PT
Cost: Free (Donations gratefully accepted)
As an activist, speaker, and author, Bishop John Shelby Spong is an outspoken advocate for church reform. He shares a message of life based on love…
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Eben Alexander on The Afterlife: What happens to our consciousness when our brain shuts down?
Webcast - Eben Alexander
Live Event: 2021 October 05 7:00 PM PT
Cost: Free (Donations gratefully accepted)
Clipped from Rebirth, Life, and the Afterlife: Examining the Soul's Journey with Eben Alexander and Karen Newell
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Extraordinary Awakenings: When Trauma Leads To Transformation
Webcast - Steve Taylor, Ph.D.
Live Event: 2021 September 09 7:00 PM PT
Cost: Free (Donations gratefully accepted)
For 15 years, the transpersonal psychologist Steve Taylor has been researching cases of spontaneous spiritual awakening that occur in the midst of…
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