Sunday Afternoon Public Program Schedule

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January 2021 – May 2021

Here is our complete schedule for January through May. Please check our News page for updates. Each upcoming presentation will be announced there several days in advance, in addition to any time changes, cancellations, etc.

Times: 2:00-3:30 PM Sunday afternoons
Location: Zoom. We presently are meeting via Zoom until further notice due to lock-down restrictions. Please see the individual event entries on our News page for Zoom details.

January 10, 2021

The Third Proposition of Theosophy: The Cyclic Law of the Universe.
Fundamentals of Theosophy, group study hosted by Lee Haga

The concept of the Cyclic Law allows the audience to explore their relationship with the Oversoul. This Law states that we are each connected as sparks of the Divine to the Universal Oversoul. As such, every spark, soul, or being must travel through its own specifically designated time span, or cycle, in this world until that spark is “extinguished” and returns to be absorbed into the Oversoul.

How does this last Proposition affect our attitude to our own current purpose on this journey? How can our day-to-day thought patterns, emotions, actions, and attachments be impacted by a deeper understanding of these repetitions regarding future patterns? Please join us to consider this proposition’s impact and importance on our daily and future life cycles.

Lee Haga is a retired teacher from Mt. Hood Community College and is a practicing artist. She has been a member of the Theosophical Society since 1979. She enjoys sharing theosophical concepts in group settings and has been coordinating Basic Theosophy and Fundamentals of Theosophy discussions for the public for over 12 years..

Fundamentals of Theosophy Group Study: A number of our Sunday Programs will be devoted to fundamental concepts of Theosophy presented in an informal format and led by a lodge member. As a group, we will study and discuss some of these influential concepts. All levels of interest are welcome.

January 24

Reflecting on 2020, Evaluating Possible Options for 2021 and Moving Into 2021 with Purpose and Direction
Presented by Sheila Hunter

Where are we going, how do we prepare and how do we get there? Discover ways to resonate with the universe, discuss proven methods and techniques to evaluate old behaviors and commit to new choices for dealing with the new year. Participants will have the opportunity to examine current events to put possibilities in perspective to help when dealing with the future opportunities. Personal growth, healing and development will be discussed. Attendees will investigate the mechanics and energy of the Torus and consider the effects of how sound, tones and vibration can be used to clear the Chakras.

Sheila Hunter’s life is filled with significant Theosophical experiences. She has been an active member of the Theosophical Society since early childhood. She lived in the same house as Krishnamurti at the Theosophical Headquarters in Wheaton. IL. She will present our first Public Program of the year with the intent to provide others with choices regarding coping with these times of evolution.

February 7

Fundamentals of Theosophy: The Theosophical View of Man and His Seven Fields
Fundamentals of Theosophy, group study hosted by Lee Haga

Interpenetrating the dense matter of our physical world are other higher fields composed of frequencies. In the same way, man has higher fields composed of these finer grades of matter that permeate his dense physical body or vehicle. Please join us as we discuss man’s seven fields and their conveyances of expression and importance. You will never think the same about your potential impact!

February 28

Aesthetics, Beauty, and the Sixth Dimension
Presented by Lee Haga

What elements make something of nature or art so beautiful and visually stunning that it astounds and inspires us? What qualities of nature provide perennial inspiration and help our minds to expand? Join Lee Haga as she explores some ancient, aesthetic, and scientific laws which govern our quest for and perception of beauty.

March 7

Fundamentals of Theosophy: Kharma/Dharma // Dharma/Kharma
Fundamentals of Theosophy, group study hosted by Lee Haga

It can be said that “Kharma” and “Dharma” represent two sides of the same “coin.” These two ancient laws are intrinsically linked as the primary, impersonal forces shaping all past, present, and future life cycles. Kharma has often been defined as “fate” and “Dharma” as duty, but these definitions can be sometimes misleading. In Theosophy, Kharma expresses the impartial, scientific law of “cause and effect,” or ” for every action there is an opposite and equal reaction on all of the planes”. Dharma refers to the inner truth of an individual as it unfolds. Please join us as we explore these two profound laws.

March 21

Building Purpose and Intentionality
Presented by David E. Hopper

From his book The Soul Source — A Primer for Living as a Soul, David describes the evolution of consciousness and the importance of each of the three aspects that make up a spiritual practice, i.e. meditation, spiritual study, and service — and their significance. He will discuss how energy, force, and “spiritual tension” from the Soul work in a spiritual practice. This understanding is crucial for the consciously aware server when he or she is wanting to set purpose and intentionality in a practice for carrying out his part of the Plan, and the needs of the greater Group.

David E. Hopper has been a student of the esotericism for over 40 years. He has given presentations to numerous groups and organizations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Washington, Russia, and is a regular speaker at the 7 Ray Conference in Chandler, AZ.

Over the years, He has published articles in the esoteric magazine “The Beacon” and written three books: The Soul Source — A Primer for Living as a Soul, Subjective Influences through the 10 Seed Groups, and Glossary of Esoteric Thought.

David completed the Arcane School 2009 and is on the faculty for the Morya Federation online Esoteric School. He is retired as a technical writer for software and has a B.A. in the Russian Language. Other interests involve traveling, hiking, bicycle riding, watching movies with spiritual themes and talking to anyone on subjects that expresses and fosters goodwill and awareness, especially relating to international affairs.

April 11

Fundamentals of Theosophy: Reincarnation
Fundamentals of Theosophy, group study hosted by Lee Haga

Several ancient religions, philosophies, and schools of thought, including Theosophy, accept the concept of reincarnation as a logical alternative to just having one chance, or one life cycle, “to get it right.” As expressed in the Third Proposition of Theosophy, all of us are “sparks” of the divine and must travel on an obligatory journey through many life cycles or incarnations to achieve spiritual enlightenment. Do we retain any memories of these past lives? Please join us for a discussion on this fascinating topic.

April 25

Theosophy: The Genesis of Abstract Art
Presented by Jane P. Savage

Theosophy has had a significant influence on the pioneers of abstract art. In the 1890s, interest in the occult and mysticism began to influence abstract painting. Thus, artists at the beginning of the 20th century were breaking from tradition and representational art. Most notably, Swedish artist Hilma af Klint was recently credited as the true pioneer of abstraction, with her work predating that of Wassily Kandinsky. Join us as we look at the connection between Theosophy and art and how it opened the doors for free creative expression and originality.

Jane P. Savage is an artist and designer based in Portland, Oregon. For most of her professional career, she had a successful tenure as a design leader at a Fortune 100 company. From 2014 to 2016 she moved with her family to Paris, France where she spent much of her time visiting the many art museums and galleries while working on her own art. Upon returning to the United States, Jane has served as an advisor, mentor, investor, and partner to start-up enterprises. She’s also an active mentor to high school students in Portland Public schools, passionate about helping others to unlock their own potential as they forge their paths into the future.

May 2

Fundamentals of Theosophy: The Importance of Meditation
Fundamentals of Theosophy, group study hosted by Lee Haga

Meditation should not be necessarily equated to concentration. Instead, it is a method of gradually opening our higher minds daily to connect to the One, Unified, Absolute Reality. The main obstacle to achieving realization of our true Self is our day-to-day identification with the impermanent, physical planes of our ourselves, like our bodies, emotions, and our fleeting thoughts of our monkey minds as being “Real,” or permanent. Please join us for a discussion of the importance of the practice of meditation and its various types to help us gain higher wisdom.

Location:

Boardwalk Plaza
9725 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy, Suite 110
Beaverton, OR 97005

We have ample parking, with ADA access at the rear of the building. We also can easily be reached by public transit.

Time: 2:00-3:30 PM Sunday afternoons. Refreshments will be offered following the presentations

Fees: Donations gratefully accepted

While all of our Sunday programs are free, donations are critical to funding our public program series. The Theosophical Society in Portland is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and your donations are tax-deductible. Thank you for supporting our programs!