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This is a list of presentations that have been announced on the News page.

Tarot and the Fantasy of Egypt

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Sunday Afternoon Public Programs
March 18, 2:00 PM  •  Presented by Michael S. Howard

Ancient Egypt was an object of fascination in Western Europe even before the first known record of the tarot in 1440, but it wasn’t until 1781 that anyone declared it to be originally Egyptian. The result was a flowering of the “Egyptian” tarot, an unveiling as it were of its secrets, assisted by images based on actual finds in Egypt. Mr. Howard will give visual examples and then turn to the tarot before 1781 for further allusions to Egypt, not because the tarot originated there, but to satisfy those fascinated by that civilization. Special attention will be given to the goddess Isis. Continue reading →

Timeless Truths of the Secret Doctrine — Their Importance for This Era

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Sunday Afternoon Public Programs
February 18, 2:00 PM  •  Presented by Fiona C. Odgren

The most significant teachings of H.P. Blavatsky’s ground-breaking work, The Secret Doctrine, are presented and discussed as to their relevance and practical application in these complex times. We will focus especially on the ideas that form the major keynotes of the work which help keep us centered and from becoming overwhelmed by the more erudite, esoteric teachings contained in the work. Continue reading →

The Soul and Its Creative Destiny

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Sunday Afternoon Public Programs
February 11, 2:00 PM  •  Presented by William Meader

The destiny of the soul is to creatively express its wisdom as an act of service to humanity. When this is done with loving heart and purpose, an individual’s influence in the world is uplifting and profound. In this talk, William Meader will reveal how to more effectively manifest the soul’s creative intention. This will involve a deep and profound look at the steps to be followed in the ancient art of spiritual magic (creativity). He will also reveal how to recognize the soul in the day-to-day aspects of life. Continue reading →

The Eleusinian Mysteries

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Sunday Afternoon Public Programs
January 21, 2:00 PM  •  Presented by Patricia Fulbright

For more than a thousand years (1400 BCE–400 CE) near Athens, the Eleusinian Mysteries, a ritual lasting nine days, offered Greek-speaking people a life-changing spiritual initiation. Of it the playwright Sophocles says, “Thrice-blessed are those mortals who have seen these rites and thus enter into Hades (the Underworld), for them alone there is life, for the others all is misery.” Continue reading →

Getting “Current” with Electro-Medicine

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Sunday Afternoon Public Programs
January 14, 2:00 PM  •  Presented by Steve Herrington

The electrical qualities of our human bodies are in some ways more significant than the biochemical factors affecting our health — after nearly a century of suppression the powerful technologies of electro-medicine are now reemerging into public awareness! Electrons are constantly flowing throughout our bodies — and not just through the nervous system, but through our veins, arteries, connective tissues and even our bones. Electro-medicine works through this innate bio-electrical system and there’s a considerable variety of well-established but little known technologies that can help to bring about seemingly miraculous healing. Continue reading →

Séance of Sound: A Brief History of Theosophy in American Music

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Sunday Afternoon Public Programs
November 19, 2:00 PM  •  Presented by Matt Marble, Ph.D.

In tracing the esoteric history of American music, Theosophy is a pervasive influence. Its influence on American music began around the turn of the 19th century, almost immediately after The Theosophical Society was founded in 1875. Its influence continued into the 1970s, if not beyond. From the psychic pianism of Francis Grierson to the angelic visions of William Grant Still, Theosophy was embraced and championed by American composers, whose timeless radicalism often lost them to history. Continue reading →

Right Relationship Through Harmlessness

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Sunday Afternoon Public Programs
November 12, 2:00 PM  •  Presented by Diane McKeag

Living in right relationship to others and the planet through an understanding of harmlessness and goodwill to all is quite relevant for ourselves and the world today. Quotes from Alice Bailey and other Ageless Wisdom teachers will be discussed in an effort to consider our own path of harmlessness and goodwill. Continue reading →

Cosmic Songs — The Music of Nature Spirits and Devas (Angels)

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November 5, 2:00 PM  •  Presented by Kurt Leland

Theosophical teachings posit the existence of a parallel evolutionary scheme to that of human beings, populated by nonphysical intelligences that are responsible for the creation and maintenance of life on our planet and its associated nonphysical realms — the deva evolution. The term deva is Sanskrit for “shining one,” and is roughly equivalent to what Westerners call angels. This evolution, which includes nature spirits at the lower end and mighty archangelic beings at the upper end, has exerted a fascination for composers for centuries, Continue reading →

Your Living Dharma

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Sunday Afternoon Public Programs
October 22, 2:00 PM  •  Presented by Ursula Velonis, Ph.D.

We are all familiar with the esoteric meaning of dharma. By using the conception of “Your Living Dharma,” you are invited to learn about and experience an Essential Heart centered application. We’ll focus on how to make your Living Dharma the center of your life by introducing you to some practical tools that have the function to stabilize your essential consciousness within your Heart. Continue reading →

Olympian Hermes: God of Fortune, Travel, and Knowledge

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Sunday Afternoon Public Programs
April 30, 3:00 PM  •  Presented by Patricia Fulbright

Ancient Greeks honored Hermes as “the friendliest of gods to men and most generous giver.” He sometimes offers us good fortune with unexpected rewards and recognition: a bonus or promotion at work, first prize in a game, good luck in love matters. But this mercurial god might instead favor the thief, robber, cheat, or con artist. Hermes conveys messages from the gods to humans and guides travelers, particularly those souls on their journey from earth to the realms of Hades. Continue reading →