February 15th, 2026 at 2:00 PM in person and on Zoom

Understanding Vedanta Today with Kathe Fradkin

Insights into Vedanta: its fundamental principles and core beliefs, key concepts, foundational ancient scriptures and applications of Vedanta to everyday life.

Kathe Fradkin has been a Vedanta devotee since the early 1970s, learning about and applying the principles to everyday life as a householder. Her entire family, including two siblings as a monk and a nun, has been deeply involved in Vedanta . Living Vedanta is a way of life that gives her inner peace and connectedness to all.

Zoom Link to Kathe’s presentation:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89875690138?pwd=lE8PrJn9phNZK7W3PxLdgUx3aUWa3J.1

March 15, 18th 2026 at 2:00 PM, in person and on Zoom

Three: The Magic Number with Ted Balistreri

This Presentation will be centered around the number three. Three is one of the most prominent numbers in our our Western societies, from its religions, from the Christian Trinity: to the Hindu trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, to the ancient goddess triple Goddess of Maiden, Mother. and Crone, to phases of our lives, birth, life, death, or in Freemasonry, our three Blue Lodge Degrees. But why three? How has this number been so deeply and universally engraved in our lives? Brother Ted will be taking a less-traveled path and discussing the importance of why three has become such a central number in our lives. Please join us as we travel down this path and explore why and how three has become so crucial in our religions, esoteric studies, and life in general.

Ted Balestreri is a 33° Scottish Rite Mason and was Master of Beaverton No. 100 in 2009. Ted is one of the three co-founders of Esoterica Lodge No. 227, and a member of Research Lodge No. 198, and Corvallis Lodge No. 14. He served as Grand Orator of The Grand Lodge of Oregon in 2020. As a Shrine Mason, one of his privileges is to serve on the Board of Governors for Shrine Hospital for Children, in Portland Oregon. He has authored six books including two on the Kabbalah, one on Rosicrucian Secrets, and philosophical book on the Soul, and one on God.

Zoom Link to Ted’s presentation:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87269782174?pwd=cavbzgd2CurlQMy0m95JSY3XMLvURM.1

April 19th 2026 at 2:00 PM in person and on Zoom

Adepts and Ascended Masters – Exploring the Common Threads of a Significant Theosophical Offshoot

Presenter: Lucia Hodges

Lucia Hodges is a lifelong student and dedicated explorer of spiritual science, guided by a passion for synthesis of ancient wisdom, subtle anatomy, and cosmic design. With a formal background in biology and ecology and decades of study on the spiritual path, she brings a rare balance of scientific insight and esoteric understanding to her work. She is the author of two books: “Rising Up into the Divine – World Mystics on the Ascent of your Soul,” and “Spirals – Cosmic Bridges Between Dimensions.” In 2023, true stories about life after death that had fallen into the public domain began to come her way. To date she has resurrected six of them with new covers, editing, formatting, and useful added content such as forewords, notes, and indices. You are invited to see all of these offerings at her website, www.innersoundpress.com.

For more than a century, thousands of earnest spiritual seekers have devoted themselves to an evolutionary offshoot of Theosophy often called the ascended-master tradition. Although it draws inspiration from the same Masters who worked through Blavatsky, Besant, Judge, and other early theosophists, this vibrant branch remains surprisingly overlooked within the theosophical world. Drawing from her decades of experience—both on the staff of The Summit Lighthouse and as a member of the Theosophical Society—Lucia invites you to explore how these teachings grew from the same roots, share many core principles, and offer a rich body of wisdom on prayer and meditation, spiritual discipline, the path of initiation, and the guidance of the Masters or Brotherhood of Light. With curiosity and an open heart, you may discover not an unfamiliar path, but a natural extension of Theosophy—one that carries significant potential to deepen and enrich your own study and inner journey.

Zoom Link for Lucia’s presentation:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85135241732?pwd=kXPy55lyC1A3rJi7nMf4hjLxvUl1nQ.1

October 15th 2025 – Formers, founders, and figures of early Theosophy

As we approach the 150th anniversary of the Theosophical Society TS Portland member John Greisen will present a look back at the many fascinating figures from the early years of the Theosophical movement. we’ll discuss what motivated them and where their theosophical path led them through life.

https://youtu.be/frPzi3qBJGs?si=ufc1f4mD4yoGJic4

Sunday, November 16th at 2:00 PM – Celebrating 150 Years of Light and Legacy

The Theosophical Society presents
“ONE FIRE – 150 Years of Theosophy”
A wonderful cinematic tribute to the Society’s enduring legacy

Premiered during the 12th World Congress in Vancouver, Canada. This inspiring documentary is now available for all members and groups honoring Foundation Day, marking 150 years since the Society’s founding in 1875. The Theosophical Society in Portland will be screening the film in our lodge, and hosting a discussion afterwards on Sunday, November 16th at 2:00 PM

https://youtu.be/cXLUlN7bkhw?si=-bC09NuWCSTmt6PI

Sunday December 21st at 2:00 PM PST

Seven Soul Types

~ The Light Workers of Humanity ~

Within the Esoteric Philosophy it is understood that there are seven streams of Divine Life that provide the foundation to all of Creation. Referred to as the Seven Rays, an understanding of them is profoundly helpful when walking the spiritual path. This is because every soul is found upon one of these seven streams of life. Indeed, to know and understand your Soul Ray is to discover your essential nature, and to gain important clues about your spiritual purpose in life. During this presentation, William Meader will present a deep and comprehensive overview of the seven types of Souls. He will also highlight how each is evolving to become a type of lightworker destined to express their unique wisdom in service to humanity’s upliftment at this challenging time in history.

January 18th, 2026 at 2:00 PM in person and on Zoom

Practical Mysticism: A Spiritual and Scientific Examination of Conscious Intelligence

Presenter: Adam Wykle

This will be a spiritual and scientific examination of what consciousness is. We’ll be looking at how consciousness could be loosely defined while exploring what it means to be conscious and looking at what human consciousness might look like in the future.

With a background in computer science and systems thinking, Adam is bringing these lines of inquiry to spirituality attempting to update it for the 21st-century through the examination of plasma, fractals, and electrodynamics.

Check out Adam on YouTube or visit his website AdamWykle.com