Journey to the Centre of Being
April to July 2008
Lectures, seminars and Courses
at 50 Gloucester Place, London W1U 8eA
SUNDAYS (courses, lectures & seminars)
at 50 Gloucester Place, London W1U 8EA
Introductory Course on the Ageless Wisdom: 4.45 – 5.45 pm
THEOSOPHY: The Way to Self-Discovery
20 April - 6 July except 4 May + 25 May
An informal session in which the basic teachings of the Divine Wisdom are explored and discussed. Everybody on this planet is in The Great School Of Life - of spiritual development. Over the weeks we shall look at the great hidden truths which make sense of our lives and which bring purpose to them. This is a basic grounding in The Eternal Mysteries , and it has absolutely no strings attached!. The book The Key To Theosophy is recommended for newcomers. Leader: Edward Archer, who has been a member of the Theosophical Society in England for 35 years. Free admission
Arranged by The Foundation for Theosophical Studies
Lectures: 6 – 7.30 pm Seminars: 2 – 4.30 pm
20 April 6 pm
NETWORKING WITH ANGELS Philip Martyn
We are still in the middle of the ‘angel wave’ - lots of people giving workshops about them but to work with the angelic realm is complex and we also need to understand who they are and what is their function as well as being able to distinguish between them and other spiritual beings who may be influencing us. In this lecture we will look at these issues. A banker and a lawyer in the City of London, Philip Martyn is co-General Secretary of the Anthroposophical Society of Great Britain. He has had a life-long interest in the esoteric. Arranged by The Foundation for Theosophical Studies. £7, £5 concessions
27 April 2 pm
THE MARCH TO INNER FREEDOM Geoff Freed
What is Freedom? Is it just living in peace without war? Certainly this increases material abundance. However there is another peace – Inner Peace. This afternoon we will look at some of the comfort zones we build around ourselves such as brain washing, programming, defence systems, the central psychological core, the self we call ego, this limited existence, the frightened inner child. Exploring these issues through visualisation, imagery, written exercises, meditation and discussion we may find that we are able to march towards the goal of inner freedom. Geoff Freed is a healer, psychotherapist and counsellor and teaches Qi Gong, T’ai-Chi and meditation. He has also spent time with Tibetan Monks at Samye Ling. Arranged by The Theosophical Society in England. £12, £9 concessions, £6 TS members
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27 April 6 pm
THE NEXT STEP IN EVOLUTION Geoff Freed
What is the real ‘truth’about Global Warming? Geoff Freed has carried out research with various organisations to find out. He has worked with NASA, The Institute of Navigation, the Human Genome Team, the Weather Sensitivity Bureau, and numerous universities. He has investigated ancient prophesies and consulted with the Elders of many tribal communities. His conclusion is that we are on the brink of an upward spiral of evolution and that the changes in the Schumann Resonance, solar flares etc all will have major consequences for life on Earth and throughout the Cosmos. Geoff Freed has worked as an engineer, a researcher into the paranormal and as a martial arts teacher. Arranged by The Foundation for Theosophical Studies. £7, £5 concessions
11 May 6 pm
THE ESSENCE OF REALITY: PIERCING ILLUSION TO CLEARLY DISCERN THE ONENESS Tom Nehrer
Most of our beliefs and how we define ourselves are formed during childhood but does this mask our Reality and our interrelated Oneness with Consciousness? Tom’s long inner journey – glimpsed earlier during a mystic experience – brought about his perception of that Oneness. Tom clarifies inner causality of real events and relationships, and shows how by transcending negative mindsets, we can see beyond Illusion and discover life’s inexorable flow. Thomas D. Nehrer is a former chemical engineer. Since his 'awakening' on the island of Corfu, he has devoted his life to self-inquiry which culminated in his book, The Essence of Reality. Arranged by The Foundation for Theosophical Studies. £7, £5 concessions
18 May 2 pm
REMOTE VIEWING: Putting the paranormal into practice Clemens Brenan
Psychic power belongs to us all: our soul’s heritage links us to the infinite and universal. In this hands-on workshop we will explore non-local reality using the techniques of Simplified Remote Viewing. Working on precise, unknown targets, we will develop our ability to access information stored anywhere in the time-space matrix. The workshop will include a short film on remote viewing, deep relaxation to mind-altering music, tuition in paranormal sensing, and three mystery targets to explore. Bring pen, paper and a hard surface on which to lean. Clemens Brenan is a U. S. miltary-trained remote viewer, working as a psychic reader/clairvoyant. Arranged by The Theosophical Society in England. £12, £9 concessions, £6 members of the Theosophical Society.
18 May 6 pm
THE BLOSSOM OF THE ROOT OF LIFE: EXPLORING COSMIC CREATION
Susan Bayliss
This evening’s talk will consider insights into cosmic creation through spiritual texts handed down through the ages and includes extracts from the Secret Book of Dzyan, current atomic science and 20th century poetry. Susan Bayliss has been a Director of the Foundation for Theosophical Studies for over a decade, a member of the Theosophical Society for 25 years and is currently National Secretary for the Society’s English Section. She gives talks and workshops at the Foundation’s annual Summer Schools and at events around the country. Arranged by The Foundation for Theosophical Studies. £7, £5 concessions
1 June 6 pm
TAOISM, STRING THEORY & GODDESS CULTURES: ATTUNING TO UNIVERSAL RHYTHMS Jocelyn Chaplin
Is the hidden order of the universe an equalising rhythmic one? Does this force always ‘strive’ to balance opposites in all dimensions, levels and scales of existence? And how can we attune to these rhythms in our everyday lives to develop spiritually and psychologically? Our speaker draws on String theory, Taoism and ancient goddess cultures to argue the importance of this rhythm model. Jocelyn Chaplin is a psychotherapist (soul healer) and spirituality teacher, co-founder of the Serpent Institute. Arranged by The Foundation for Theosophical Studies. £7, £5 concessions
8 June 6 pm
QUO VADIS: WHAT NEXT FOR THE GOLDEN DAWN? Robert Gilbert
The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn was firmly rooted in the Rosicrucian tradition when it was founded one hundred and twenty years ago. Since then the Order has passed through a chequered history of growth and decline, but in recent years it has undergone a remarkable revival, and the Golden Dawn is now perceived as the pre-eminent Magical Order of the West. But is it truly so? Bob Gilbert, a prolific author on the Golden Dawn, and historian of the Order will argue that a Hermetic Order cannot be ‘magical’ in its essence, and that the true role of the Golden Dawn is very different. Arranged by The Foundation for Theosophical Studies. £7, £5 concessions
15 June 2 pm
ENERGY MEDICINE: HEALING FOR THE 21st CENTURY Mark Abadi
Discover the science and practice the art behind healing, channelling, colours, sounds, emotions and crystals. Learn how to use your intent to charge and harmonise foods, crystals and effect healing. Experience how to set up zones of quantum time delayed information on healing using magnetism and torsion fields from your hands. Numerous exercises will be utilised to channel information from your sub and unconscious self into your consciousness helping you to let go of the mental, emotional and spiritual issues holding you back from being a fully integrated being. Exercises will include:
*Scalar Wave Generation – Sending intent through the quantum vacuum over distance and through time. *Quantum Imaging – Tune into the Akashic field and retrieve your vision expressed through drawing, painting and sculpting. *MeMoFlection – Letting go of the archetypal anchors, which physically store emotion within your body. Learning to read the meaning behind tonal inclinations.
Mark Abadi is an integrated psychologist, complementary therapist, quantum scientist and spiritual teacher. He is an expert in the science behind technologies measure the energy systems of the bodies. Arranged by The Theosophical Society in England. £12, £9 concessions, £6 members of the Theosophical Society.
15 June 6 pm
EVIDENCE OF REINCARNATION: CATALYST FOR TRANSFORMATION & WORLD PEACE Walter Semkiw
It would appear that from lifetime to lifetime, individuals carry forward the same facial features, personality traits, talents and passions and that we can continue our development from where we stopped in the previous incarnation. These are the findings of Dr Semkiw from multiple, independently researched reincarnation cases, including some studied at the University of Virginia. Cases include purported ‘rebirths’ of Paul Gauguin, Nicholas Roerich and Anne Frank. Dr Semkiw, MD, MPH, practices medicine in San Francisco. He is author of several books, including Born Again. Arranged by The Foundation for Theosophical Studies. £7, £5 concessions
22 June 6 pm
OCCULT EXPLORATION & MYSTICAL EXPERIENCE of the INNER WORLDS Eric McGough
Eric has over 30 years experience working on the inner planes. President of the Chester theosophical branch, he is author of a very popular audio study course, Astral Awareness, which gives help in achieving out-of-the-body experiences and higher consciousness. His methods for meditating in nature, especially with trees, were adopted by a yoga meditation centre in Northern India. Eric will lead us on an incredible journey with his personal accounts of occult and mystical practices and his amazing experiences. Arranged by The Foundation for Theosophical Studies. £7, £5 concessions
29 June 6 pm
TAKING UP THE REINS: THE WISDOM OF THE BHAGAVAD GITA Liz Parker
In the ultimate spiritual allegory Arjuna is the warrior whose horse drawn chariot is driven by Krishna. Arjuna rises to the challenge of facing the greatest battle a person can ever experience. How does Krishna support and aid Arjuna? Are we, like Arjuna, willing to take up the metaphorical reins, override our senses and receive our spiritual inheritance? Liz Parker is an experienced international lecturer in Theosophy and Yoga. She trains Yoga teachers for the British Wheel of Yoga, the governing body of Yoga in the UK. Liz is also a priest in the Liberal Catholic Church in The British Isles. Arranged by The Foundation for Theosophical Studies. £7, £5 concessions
6 July 6 pm
FUNDAMENTALS OF THE ESOTERIC PHILOSOPHY Barry Thompson
Newcomers to Theosophy are often daunted by the massive – and sometimes musty – tomes that are waved under their noses upon entry to the Sanctum. Isis Unveiled and The Secret Doctrine have acquired undeserved reputations as torturous and incomprehensible works, and their author, Madame Blavatsky, has gained a reputation as a person whose writings are best left to the initiated. In tonight’s talk the speaker, not an initiate himself, will try to rescue the reputation of a dishonoured woman and demonstrate that a basic understanding of Theosophy, via the scintillating prose of H. P. B. herself, is available to all. An exponent of core theosophical teaching, Barry Thompson is Librarian and Bookshop Manager at the Theosophical Society in England’s London Headquarters. Arranged by The Foundation for Theosophical Studies. £7, £5 concessions
WEEKNIGHT meetings
THE SECRET DOCTRINE 7.00 - 8.30 pm Tuesdays, 22 April - 24 June
In the midst of today’s materialism and ruins of old religions you are invited to join the excavation of the perennial wisdom. Our sourcebook is the Secret Doctrine, which claims ‘logical coherence and consistency’ and should be treated as a ‘working hypothesis’. The S. D. sheds light on some of life’s greatest mysteries. Leader: Victor Hangya has been exploring the Ageless Wisdom for more than 20 years. Arranged by The Foundation for Theosophical Studies. Free admission
GNOSIS - KNOWLEDGE OF THE HEART 7.00 - 8.30 pm Wednesdays,
23 April; 7, 21 May, 4, 18 June; 2 July
We shall be looking at how the flame of Gnostic Christianity has been passed down to us through philosophy, the arts and literature and how we can apply Gnosis in everyday life.
23 April Gnostic Christianity and The Nag Hammadi Gnostic Christian Texts
We will compare the beliefs and practices of the original Gnostic Christians with the version of institutional Christianity after the Council of Nicea 325 A. D. (includes video)
7 May The Cathars, The Knights Templars and the Inquisition
What were the teachings of the Cathars and The Knights Templars which led to such hostility and who or what was really behind the Inquisition? (includes video)
21 May Parcival-Wagner-The Holy Grail-The Path of Gnostic Christian Initiation
A study of Parcival and how the journey of Parcival can be seen as an allegory for the path that we all must one day set forth upon if we are to return to the spiritual world.
4 June Messages of the Holy Grail that are found in the Fairy Tales
We shall investigate the relationship of the quest for the Holy Grail & the tale of Snow White.
18 June Christian Rosycross - Alchemical Wedding of the Spirit and Soul
The Alchemical Wedding describes the path of how a pupil approaches unification with the spirit - a process which takes place over seven days - in seven stages.
2 July The Gnostic Jung - Physician of the Soul
In 1916 Jung, after experiencing intense psychic phenomena, wrote through his spirit guide Philomen the Seven Sermons to the Dead. A breathtaking Gnostic treatise on the predicament of our true divine soul trapped in a body of illusion - (includes a DVD interview with Jung just before his death) Leader: George Wood teaches Religious Education in London and has led courses in Gnostic Christianity for several years. Admission: £5, £4 concessions, £3 to members of the Theosophical Society. Arranged by The Theosophical Society in England
EGYPTIAN PATH OF LOVE 7.00 - 9.00 pm, 9, 16, 23, 30 July
The Egyptian Path of Love is a method of connecting with the Egyptian gods and celebrating their sacred marriages using the chakric system as a model. By following this path we can learn how to obtain, retain and maintain the stability, peace and prosperity of a golden age in an increasingly troubled world from a perspective of love and respect.
Participants are recommended to acquire a copy of The Egyptian Path of Love by O-Books.
9 July The Gods, the Myths and the Meaning
A mythological journey with interpretation
16 July The Gods, the Chakras and the Subtle Bodies
How to define and place the inner gods
23 & 30 July Sacred Marriage as a Model for Integration
Learn how to balance the divine energies within the self
Leader: A student and teacher of esoteric matters for more than 30 years, Katy Noura Butler comes from the Sacred Egypt Mystery School at Giza Pyramids to offer this training for London students.
Admission: £8, £6 concessions, £4 to members of the Theosophical Society
Arranged by The Theosophical Society in England
Dhyana Centre of The Theosophical Society
THE JOY OF MEDITATION at 50 Gloucester Place, W1
For beginners the Dhyana Centre holds regular introductory courses on weekdays, dovetailing with weekend intensives that cover the same ground in a truncated form. Courses teach the theory and practice of meditation as a spiritual discipline. Leader: Alan Perry. Admission free, donations welcome.
Tuesdays 7 - 9 pm: 29 April, 6 May, 13 May + 17 June, 24 June, 1 July
Intensives Saturdays 31 May and 12 July: 2 to 6.30 pm
The Dhyana Centre also holds groups & retreats for more advanced meditators; please see the website at www.dhyanacentre.org or email the Centre at info@dhyanacentre.org.
Blavatsky Lodge of the Theosophical Society
Meetings at 50 Gloucester Place, W1 6.45 pm Thursdays
15 May The Angelic Hierarchies Eric McGough
29 May East - West Esotericism in Art John O’Rourke
5 June Initiation, Mysticism and Magic Dr Paul Clarke
19 June Shamanism and the Dreamtime Malcolm Stewart
3 July The Magic of the Cromlechs Tony Fuller
Admission: £5 (£2 members of Blavatsky Lodge, £3 other TS members)
Please note: The opinions of speakers on this programme do not necessarily represent the views of the Foundation for Theosophical Studies nor the Theosophical Society
THE THEOSOPHICAL MOVEMENT
The Theosophical Society was founded in New York City in 1875 and today has its world headquarters at Adyar, Chennai, India. Its three principal founders were H. P. Blavatsky, a Russian noblewoman, H. S. Olcott, a retired Civil War Colonel, and William Q. Judge, an Irish lawyer.
Membership is open to all accepting the Society’s three declared objects, namely
1. To form a nucleus of the Universal Brotherhood of humanity without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste or colour
2. To encourage the study of comparative religion, philosophy and science
3. To investigate unexplained laws of nature and the powers latent in man
The annual subscription in the English Section of the Society is £40 (£20 students, pensioners & the unemployed.) Financial hardship shall not be a barrier to membership.
Branches: There are 38 branches belonging to The Theosophical Society in England. Regular meetings are organized at 50 Gloucester Place, by Blavatsky Lodge (Thursdays at 6.45 pm) and Dhyana Centre (Tuesdays and Fridays at 7 pm)
Library: We have a large collection of books for loan covering topics such as Theosophy, Astrology, Mythology, Comparative Religion and Western Occultism. Subscriptions from £12; postal lending available. Open: Tuesdays to Fridays, 2.00 - 6.30 pm: Sundays, 4.00 - 8.30 pm when there is an evening lecture. Contact the librarian on 020 7563 9816
Bookshop: On the ground floor we have the UK’s largest selection of theosophical works, by authors such as H. P. Blavatsky, W. Q. Judge, Annie Besant and G. de Purucker. Opening hours/contact details the same as the Library
Holidays: We are closed Sundays & Mondays, 4 - 5 May and 25 - 26 May
Cassette Tapes: Sunday evening talks are generally recorded and may be purchased from the Tapes Department. Please note that private recording is not permitted
Front Cover: Journey to the Centre. photo by Colyn Boyce
Location: We are situated on the east side of Gloucester Place between Blandford and Dorset Streets. Baker Street and Marble Arch are the nearest underground train stations
If you would like to receive future programmes, or information on membership please telephone us on 020 7563 9817. E-mail: info@theosoc.org.uk
FOUNDATION FOR THEOSOPHICAL STUDIES
The Foundation is an educational charity formed to promote the study of religion, philosophy and science; to undertake and promote research in the fields of the laws of nature and the powers latent in man; and to advance recognition of the fundamental unity of all people through a knowledge of the theosophical principles of unity, evolution and perfectability. Charity no 1014648
CAN YOU HELP?
The Foundation for Theosophical Studies’ only income is from donations and legacies. It so very much needs your support to maintain its activities.
Please contact Colyn Boyce for more details on 020 7563 9817. Thank you.
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