Public
Lectures and Events BackPublic
Lectures and Events Back
All events are held in the lodge (in the same building as Quest Bookshop and the lending library), at:
717 Broadway Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98103 (206) 323-4281
ˇSuggested
Donation is $5.00 - $10.00, except some special events
ˇAll Sunday Lectures start at 4:00pm - special events
scheduled as noted
ˇParking may be difficult so allow extra time for arriving
ˇSunday Morning Meditation: 2nd & 4th Sundays, 10 am -
OPEN TO ALL!!
The Theosophical Society in Seattle 717 Broadway East Seattle, Washington 98102 (206) 323-4281 invites you to enjoy its Public Lectures, Workshop & Sunday Morning Open Meditation
Your Donations are important to us. They literally keep the heat and lights on and make it possible for us to show some appreciation to our speakers who donate their time when presenting our programs. No one will ever be turned away for lack of funds. Yet we ask you to be as generous as you can be within our expanded "suggested" range of $5- $10 for a lecture and $40 -$60 for a day long workshop. Thank you!
Public Lecture
Series - January-
March, 2003
Suggested Donation $5-$10 -
All lectures at 4:00 pm
January 11
Saturday Seminar - The Sacred Art of Tibet With Tamara Gerard
1:00 -4:30 pm
Art expresses the perceptions of a people, and sacred art reveals their deepest insights and highest aspirations. This seminar will be an introduction to Tibetan Buddhist teachings as illustrated in the imagery and iconography most profoundly and exquisitely rendered by centuries of Tibetan artists. Among the images we will examine are those of buddhas, bodhisattvas, avalokitshvaras, adepts and arhats. Tamara is a Cultural Mythologist from Portland and an international lecturer on archetypal imagery and symbolism present in the sacred teachings of all cultures. She is the founder of Psyche's Portal, a center for deepening understanding of the Divine Self through the lens of myths, dreams and stories.
Suggested Donation:$25 - $40 Public Lectures: $5.00- $10.00 Suggested Donation All lectures at 4:00 pm
January 12
GREGORIAN CHANT & THE
MUSIC OF THE SPHERES
The Peregrine Medieval Vocal Ensemble
All world spiritual cultures recognize the power of sonic vibration as a fundamental building-block of reality & a vehicle for spiritual awakening. In medieval W Europe this universal principle was developed most fully by monastic contemplatives. This lecture & demonstration will investigate Gregorian chant forms & styles, as well as medieval musical metaphysics--the relationships between the notes of the scale, the movements of the planets, the orders of angels, & the transformation of consciousness. Peregrine will conclude with a contemplative concert of chant & harp music designed for meditation. The six-member Peregrine Medieval Vocal Ensemble is dedicated to offering vocal sound as an avenue to prayer and contemplation. A resident ensemble at St. Mark's Cathedral, Peregrine has participated in many multifaith chant events.
January 19
VEDANTA
Christina Zubelli
Vedanta is one of the major Hindu systems of spiritual knowledge and includes such works as the Upanishads, the Bhagavad-Gita, and the Brahma Sutras. We will explore the Vedanta path for reaching a deeper understanding of the Self (Atman) after a brief history of its development, starting with Shri Shankaracharya." Christina is completing her PhD in South Asian Religions, teaches Sanskrit and other languages, and is a dynamic presenter.
January 26
THEOSOPHICAL MOVEMENTS IN ENGLAND -17TH TO 19TH CENTURIES
Dr. Andrei Vashestov
In a history of English spirituality we have a unique and uninterrupted tradition of three Theosophical societies. First was the Philadelphian Society under John Pordage and Jane Lead in the second half of the 17th century following the ideas of Jacob Boehme. Next, the Swedenborgian Theosophical Society was active in the 1780's and 1790's. Finally in 1875 we see a remarkable continuity of Boehmean and Swedenborgian traditions in works by Anna Kingsford and Edward Maitland, active leaders in the current theosophical society. Andrei began this series on theosophical currents in October. He has a PhD from Moscow University, advanced work at Temple University. He is a published author and teacher, able to research original writings in 9 languages. .
February 2
YOUR ESSENTIAL MUSICAL INTELLIGENCE: USING MUSIC AS YOUR
PATH TO HEALING
Louise Montello NCPsyA, CMT EMI
is your innate ability to use music and sound as self-reflecting, transformational tools to facilitate health and healing on all levels of being. Louise is a certified music therapist/psychoanalyst and leader in the field of Performing Arts Medicine. Drawing on material in her new book, Louise will guide us through a systematic musical journey where we learn a series of clinically proven EMI exercises to balance and harmonize all levels of consciousness. No prior musical experience is necessary to understand or to participate.
February 9
Workshop- A SPIRIT IN MY SHOES: TOOLS FOR A CHAOTIC WORLD with David Spangler
10am-5pm
During this workshop we will look at inner tools for standing in our own spiritual power, tools that will enable us to creatively engage with the chaotic energies of today's world. First recognized for his work and insights in the development of the Findhorn community, David has continued as a NW teacher and author. In this workshop participants will explore the material to appear in his next book Fee: $40 -$60. Includes lunch. Pre-registration requested..
February 16
THE DANCE OF SHIVA: LIFE, INNER WORK, AND ILLUSION
David
Alderman
A detailed symbolic look at the famous statue of Shiva as Lord of the Dance of Life and Death is the point of departure for looking at the only "demon" that we actually have to face, time and again, in our lives. The dwarf of ignorance upon whom Shiva dances is what modern psychology sees as unconsciousness, the source of suffering in our lives. References from Rumi and the I Ching and an exercise in naming the "heedlessness" in our own lives will round out the program. David is a Northwest author and speaker.
February 23
THE DHARMA/KARMA NEXUS: FINDING AND FOLLOWING OUR PATH IN
LIFE
Minor Lile
Theosophical teachings provide a wealth of information about the workings of karma in our lives. Less emphasized, but just as relevant, is the role Dharma plays in shaping our plans and perceptions. These two elements of natural law are inextricably woven into the pattern of our lives, both collectively and as individuals. Since 1996, Minor has been a wo0manager of Indralaya. He is also on the National Board of the Theosophical Society in America.
February
28
Special Friday Lecture
Celtic Faery Tradition With R J Stewart
7:00 pm
The Celtic Faery tradition is one of the oldest primal spiritual traditions reaching back into the sacro-magical practices of the ancestral European Celts. This tradition encompasses a vast range of spiritual beings: from the Shining Ones in the heart of the land, to the mighty powers of the sea, to the family ancestral spirits of hearth and grave. A significant aspect of this tradition is its "environmental" core. The inner spiritual arts of Celtic tradition are valid today. R J Stewart is a leading author (38 books) and speaker on faery tradition and spiritual themes. He is also known as a musician and composer. A special feature of this presentation will include ancient Scottish ballads, containing secrets & images of the Celtic Faery Tradition. Suggested donation: $10 - $15
March 2
THE I CHING SYMPHONY
Christina Ivanna
Christina is a creative life coach and musician with a lifelong love of music and sound. She is a member of Sound Healers of Washington where, a few years ago, she was introduced to the I Ching Symphony Drumming experience. This symphony was developed and formatted by Melinda Maxwell who stumbled across a unique similarity of form between the genetic code and a fusion of the Hebrew alphabet with the ancient Chinese divination system of the Book of Changes. Christina will present the system, drum it through once and then invite audience participation in this drumming sequence. Bring a drum or just come.
March 9
THE DYNAMICS OF EFFECTIVE HEALING
Ned Wolfe
We often, unknowingly, impede the very natural process of healing with our own attitudes, thoughts and expectations. During this interactive lecture, we will explore the power of our thought and will look at a deeper understanding of the body's innate ability to restore all imbalance. Healing exercises will be demonstrated. Ned Wolf, a counselor and natural healer in private practice for the past 18 years, has also authored Awaken Your Power to Heal..
March 16
THE ESSENTIALS OF HINDUISM
Swami Bhaskarananda
Basing his presentation on his book of the same title, Bhaskarananda will intersperse his lecture with applications to meditation and daily living. Swami Bhaskarananda is president of the Vedanta Society in Western Washington and a senior monk in the Ramakrishna Order.
March 23
MITHRAS: THE LAST MYSTERY-RELIGION OF THE WESTERN WORLD
Martin Leiderman
The worship of Mithras was the object of the Roman Mystery cult. Even though the ritual and liturgy were veiled in secrecy by the initiates, enough imagery survived from their temples to piece together certain aspects of the mystery. As we explore the archeological finds (slides), the powerful symbols and myths will unfold as a cosmic drama of the Divine-Wisdom. Martin is an international, bi-lingual speaker for the Theosophical Society & captured our appreciation last spring with his workshops on Quetzalcoatl & the Egyptian Book of the Dead.
March 30
SUFI INSIGHTS & PRACTICES FOR HEALING & EMPOWERMENT
Jamal Rahman
In the Hadith Allah says, "I was a secret Treasure and I longed to be known and so I created you and the Worlds." One's life purpose is twofold ,say the Sufis-to evolve into the fullness of one's being and to offer oneself in service to something higher than self. Let us share insights and practices to deepen the sacred task of fulfilling God's purpose in creating us. Jamal, trained by his grandfather in a North Bengal lineage of Sufism is also a minister of the Interfaith Community Church in Ballard.
Special SATURDAY NIGHT Concert Series
7:00 pm
In Support of the Lending
Library
Suggested Donation: $10.00 per concert
January 18
La Centre Francais presents French Jazz Vocalist Fatya Atallah.
Singing chansons and original compositions
February 22
Join soprano Megan Hook for an evening of songs and arias
centered on Love - lost and found. Works included by Mozart, Rodrigo, Bellini
and Verdi
March 8
Stephen Thompson and Nancy Lehwalder sing A fistful of wistful tunes by Gershwin, Ellington, and more
Theosophical Lending Library
A Membership Library, Volunteer Run
Open Saturday, Sunday & Tuesday, 1pm.- 6pm
Open Monday & Wednesday, Noon to 4pm
Quest Bookshop
Over 10,000 books in stock
Open at 11am Seven Days a Week