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Public Lecture Series ~ Sunday Afternoons  4:00–5:30 pm   
Suggested Donation:   $5.00–$10.00       (special events vary)

All events are held in the lending library, at:

717 Broadway Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98103 (206) 323-4281
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 * * *   Unless otherwise noted, all events are on Sunday afternoons  4:00–5:30 pm   * * *

Our non-profit library is largely funded by donations. If you would like to support us in keeping our library active, please consider sending a donation to the Library Manager Fund.  For a limited time, all donations we receive will be matched by a member donor. We appreciate your support. 

Bookshop hours:
Monday:  Closed
Tue, Wed:       11 am - 6 pm
Thu, Fri ,Sat:   11 am - 7 pm
Sun:               12 pm - 6 pm

Lending Library hours:
Monday:    Closed
Tue, Wed:  12 pm - 6 pm
Thu, Fri      Closed
Sat, Sun     12 pm - 6 pm
Closed Monday, Thursday and Friday
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Sunday, April 11, 2010 4-5:30pm
Public Lecture: $5 - $10 Requested Donation

The Goal of Life in the Huna Way
Roy Novzari

This series of three talks will review the ancient Hawaiian Huna way and how to use these techniques to achieve your goals in your life, i.e. financial, health, relationship, etc. The techniques are simple and very usable for creating your life path and living the Huna way. This third presentation will focus on Huna's understanding of the ultimate goal of life.

Roy Novzari is a spiritual counselor, practicing since the late 1970's. He has included Huna in his practice since the early 1990's. He teaches Huna at South Seattle Community College each Quarter



Meditating with Theosophical Perspectives
Linda Jo Pym & Linda Shields

Meditation Series:   Four Saturdays:
April 17, 2010 9:30 - 11:00 am
April 24, 2010 9:30 - 11:00 am
May 8, 2010 9:30 - 11:00 am
May 22, 2010 9:30 - 11:00 am

$35 Requested Donation for the series

Come explore gentle meditative moments within the sacred space of Seattle's Theosophical Library. Together we will explore centering and opening to our inner selves. These brief, heart centered meditations will be set within the theosophical worldview, practicing and sharing our experiences.

Pre-registration through the bookshop is required to insure a minimum of participants, call 206-323-4281 to register.

NOTE: This will be a group building series. Attendance at the second through fourth sessions will be restricted to those attending the first session, and we anticipate that participants will attend all four sessions.

Both Linda's have long membership in the Theosophical Society and years of practice in meditation.



Sunday, April 18, 2010 4-5:30pm
Public Lecture: $5 - $10 Requested Donation

World Music from Sacred Traditions
WORLD MEDITATION ENSEMBLE

Since 1999, Seattle's WORLD MEDITATION ENSEMBLE has celebrated the commonality of human spirit with nearly 200 concerts in sacred spaces promoting peace with an extraordinarily eclectic tour of world sacred sounds. Recordings chart internationally and were selected for Grammy Award Nomination. An imaginative and respectful tribute to spirit and culture worldwide.
www.WorldMeditationEnsemble.com (206) 484-1741



Sunday, April 25, 2010 4-5:30pm
Public Lecture: $5 - $10 Requested Donation
From Near-Death to Life as a Teacher
Maureen Green

Maureen Green is one of the few near-death experiencers who has pre-birth memories of being encouraged by spiritual beings to live an earth life that would lead to abuse. She was told she would then become one of the few adults who could work meaningfully with teens who had gone through the same trauma. Three years ago Maureen received her Masters degree in Mathematics. Today she teaches abused kids at a lockdown facility in Auburn. Because of the multiple near-death experiences she had when she was younger, which Maureen will share, she can now "see" the potential within the disturbed personalities of these kids and draw that out. Please come and listen to this remarkable woman.



Tuesday, April 27, 2010 7:00pm
Wesak Full Moon Meditation
Mark Ray and Karen Johannsen

Please join us in this annual meditation that celebrates the life of the Lord Buddha. It is said that every year at the time of the Full Moon in Taurus, he returns to give humanity His great blessing. In group meditation we will tune into His energy as transmitted through humanity's spiritual hierarchy. By participating with millions of people around the world meditating in unison, we can create a powerful force for peace and soul culture.

Mark and Karen have led this annual meditation for several years.



Sunday, May 2, 2010 4-5:30pm
Public Lecture: $5 - $10 Requested Donation

Meditation with Tibetan Singing Bowls
Danyo Syoum

The resonant sounds of the singing bowls are used by some as an aid to meditation. Come experience these tones for yourself during a guided meditation.
Danyo Syoum has been a student of the bowls for 25 years.



Sunday, May 16, 2010 4-5:30pm
Public Lecture: $5 - $10 Requested Donation

Gaianplasticity: A Basis for Subtle Action
David Spangler

Some of the most exciting work going on in neuroscience and the study of the brain is the discovery of neuroplasticity. By focusing our mind, we energize the neurons in our brains to form new connections which can have profound effects on our health and well being. There is a similar process at work in the etheric structure of the planet, and the power of our attention and intention can change its subtle energy fields. This "gaianplasticity" forms a basis for doing inner work on behalf of humanity. In this talk, David will discuss gaianplasticity and offer techniques for developing one's skills at subtle activism.

David Spangler is an internationally known spiritual teacher, a former director of the Findhorn Foundation community, and director of education for the Lorian Association. He is the author of many books on spirituality and teaches a number of classes online over the Internet at www.Lorian.org.



Sunday, May 23, 2010 4-5:30pm
Public Lecture: $5 - $10 Requested Donation

Theosophy 103
Ed Alden

Modern Theosophy offers a worldview that is all-encompassing and, therefore, complex. But the “core” ideas are few and easy to understand. They provide an understanding of our existence that is radically optimistic and affirms our place in the great drama of Creation. This series of three lectures will review and explore those core ideas, each lecture discussing several of the core ideas. This third session will focus on the purpose of our lives and on the glorious way ahead.

Ed Alden is a long time Theosophist and is a member of the Seattle Lodge.



Sunday, June 6, 2010 4-6pm
Public Lecture: $5 - $10 Requested Donation

The Challenge of Meaningful Interfaith Dialogue: An Experiential Afternoon with the“Interfaith Amigos"
Rabbi Ted Falcon, Rev. Don Mackenzie, Sheikh Jaml Rahman

During the past six months, the "Interfaith Amigos" have been touring and teaching in places as diverse as Abilene, Houston, New York, Princeton, and Boston. They have presented to different cultural groups as well as to different religious communities.

From their experiences with teachings based on their guidebook to interfaith dialogue, Getting to the Heart of Interfaith: The Hope-Filled, Eye-Opening Friendship of a Pastor, a Rabbi, and a Sheikh, they have learned much.

In this two-hour afternoon workshop, they will share some of their recent experiences, and will encourage participants to enter into dialogue with others. Here is an opportunity for you to discover some of the challenges to interfaith dialogue personally, and to learn how to encourage greater interfaith dialogue and collaboration in your own life.



Saturday, June 19, 2010 7pm
Special Lecture: $10-$15 Requested Donation
World Predictions 2010 - 2020
James Kelleher

A leading Vedic Astrologer, James Kelleher will share his insights on the economy, the war on terrorism, and earthquakes. Jim will describe the coming changes for the USA in the seven-year period of Mars which began in September of 2008. For the past ten years, in his annual predictions, Jim repeatedly pointed to 2008 as a huge year of transition for the world. This was reflected astrologically by a major period shift that took place for the USA and several other countries.

Jim always brings charts of people and countries in the news, which he describes in a way that even the non-astrologer can understand.

Jim will be available for readings in Seattle on June 19th. He can be contacted at 408-354-6719 or james@jameskelleher.com. For more information, go to jameskelleher.com


* * *   Unless otherwise noted, all events are on Sunday afternoons  4:00–5:30 pm   * * *

Our non-profit library is largely funded by donations. If you would like to support us in keeping our library active, please consider sending a donation to the Library Manager Fund.  For a limited time, all donations we receive will be matched by a member donor. We appreciate your support.

SERVICES OF THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY IN SEATTLE    

Theosophical Lending Library
Our research library and learning center are now inviting new members and patrons. (Library member fees are $30/year) This service is included in your lodge membership, should you join the TS in Seattle.