COURSE SCHEDULE
JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH 2010
(All Classes meet weekly unless otherwise noted)
No charge. Suggested Donation--$5.00.
Please go to Announcements for cancellations and other pertinent information. Thank you.
JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH 2010
(All Classes meet weekly unless otherwise noted)
No charge. Suggested Donation--$5.00.
Please go to Announcements for cancellations and other pertinent information. Thank you.
SUNDAY
SUNRISE ECOLOGICAL BEACHWALKS: 2nd Sunday of the Month: Jan 10, Feb 14, Mar 14. Come 10
minutes before sunrise: Actual sunrise times are:
Jan. 10 at 7:10, Feb 14 at 6:57, Mar 14 at 7:31.
Location: We meet at the south end of Deerfield Beach, 940 SE 21 Ave., one block east of A1A behind
the Embassy Suites Hotel. Take Hillsboro Blvd over the intracoastal, then south one mile. Park at the
meters behind the Embassy Suites and meet on the beach deck.
We watch the sunrise in the state of self-awareness (self-witnessing), appreciating the magnificence
of the universe and our place within it. Then for those who wish:
We take an ecological walk along the beach to pick up debris (about a half mile walk each way).
Please bring along a garbage bag, gloves, a hat and 12 quarters for the parking meters.
We then share breakfast together at a nearby restaurant.
We return to the Theosophical Society for Esoteric Meditation in Silence from 10:15-10:45 am.
10:15 am – 10:45 am. ESOTERIC MEDITATION IN SILENCE 6 Sundays Jan. 3-Feb. 14
Facilitator: Sy Ginsburg
If you wish to stand in higher consciousness, you must learn to stop the thoughts and chattering of
ordinary mind so that insight can be received from higher mind. Silent meditation will help you to do
this. Participants sit in silence for approximately thirty minutes, using whatever meditational technique
they prefer to help stop thought. There is no music, no chanting, no aural mantra. This group practice
encourages us to maintain our daily silent meditation at home on a regular basis.
11:00 – 10:45 pm. WHAT IS MAN? 2nd series--readings & discussions--6 Sundays Jan 3-Feb 14
Facilitator: Sy Ginsburg
This course takes a fresh look at the Stanzas of Dzyan, the heart of The Secret Doctrine through the
insights of Sri Madhava Ashish, author of Man, Son of Man, the course textbook. Emphasis is on the
practical work of becoming a sixth-race man/woman, oriented to the Spirit. Learn and practice the 8
methods of intentional effort that Ashish suggests for direct self-initiation toward entering into the 6th
race. “The leap we have to take to the sixth cannot be made without intentional effort. Against our will
we can neither be thrust upwards from below nor pulled upwards from above.”---Ashish. A 97 page
Study Guide available at the Theosophical Society ($7) is required for this course.
1:30 – 3:00 pm. AN INTRODUCTION TO THE MAHATMA LETTERS Ongoing
Facilitator: Carol Hurd 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month
Just who are the Mahatmas? Welcome to a new world and a book rich with potential. The book, The
Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett, a primary source of Theosophical Teachings contains actual letters
written by those whom H.P. Blavatsky called her Masters. The originals are now in the British Museum.
These letters can inspire a person with wonder and awe. Also they might arouse an inner conflict.
Some of our most cherished ideas are challenged by the Mahatmas. They do not lull us to sleep with
easy sounding platitudes and pious pronouncements. On the contrary, the Masters encourage us to
think for ourselves. Texts: The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett, transcribed and compiled by A.T.
Barker and An Introduction to the Mahatma Letters by Virginia Hanson. Both are available at the
Theosophical Society. No class March 14.
SUNDAY
1:30 – 3:00 pm. STUDIES IN THE SECRET DOCTRINE, Vol. I
Ongoing Facilitator: Carol Hurd 2nd & 4th Sundays of the
month
Join us as we explore in depth the remarkable sweep and daring of the vision proclaimed in H.P.
Blavatsky’s Secret Doctrine, based on the ancient manuscript The Stanzas of Dzyan understandings
and insights. As we study together Blavatsky’s picture of the origin and workings of the cosmos and
our place in it we shall be led to a new and more encompassing world view that can make a difference
in how we live our lives. Text: H.P. Blavatsky The Secret Doctrine, Vol. I. Supplementary text: Sri
Krishna Prem and Sri Madhava Ashish, Man the Measure of All Things. No class March 14.
3:30—5:00 pm. SPEAKERS FORUM. Speakers and their topics are listed elsewhere.
6:00 pm. BHAGAVAD GITA, Chapter 18. Facilitator: Jane Cleary Ongoing
This final chapter of the Bhagavad Gita starts out with an in-depth analysis of the life of karma yoga
(tyaga) and the life of renunciation (sannyasa) In the process of this review various topics such as the
three gunas, the castes and stages in life arise for further scrutiny and are discussed and revisited.
This in turn weaves in an overview and review of the entire Gita with the end result being a focus on
liberation (moksha). The Yoga of Moksha and Sannyasa which is the title of this final chapter unfolds
these topics so completely that all participants are able to recognize and appreciate how a correct
understanding and attitude towards action and renunciation will indeed yield a knowledge of and
abidance in the ultimate goal of moksha.
MONDAY
4:30—6:00 pm. GURDJIEFF FOURTH WAY STUDY GROUP Ongoing
Facilitators: Edgar Quiroga & Sy Ginsburg
We explore the work of Dr. Maurice Nicoll, a British psychiatrist, Jungian analyst and pupil of both Jung
and Gurdjieff, who presents the teaching from a psychological perspective. Weekly self-remembering
exercises are given to be practiced in the midst of life (the Fourth Way) and self-observations are
shared. Through these exercises we learn how to become free from identification with fears and
desires. These identifications are blocks to the intentional effort required for the constant
recollectedness of our true Selves with the discovery of who we really are and what is the purpose of
our human life. Text: Nicoll, Psychological Commentaries on the Teaching of Gurdjieff and
Ouspensky, Vol. II
6:00-6:45 pm. BEELZEBUB’S TALES TO HIS GRANDSON, Reading Group
Ongoing Facilitators: Sy Ginsburg & Lillian Mayer
Gurdjieff’s great allegory, under the overall title, All & Everything 1st Series, Beelzebub’s Tales to His
Grandson, has confounded and enlightened students since its publication in 1950. We take a look at
the final chapter written in clear English, in which Gurdjieff tells us: “each one of us must set for his
chief aim to become in the process of our collective life, a Master.” We examine what this means and
the initiatory steps toward that aim. Text: Gurdjieff: Beelzebub’s Tales to His Grandson.
GURDJIEFF UNVEILED: Introduction to the Teaching of Gurdjieff. A 4 session Course
Students of the Gurdjieff Fourth Way Study Group (described above) have been meeting weekly since
1993 and sharing psychological self-observations for the purpose of freeing themselves from fears
and desires. But there are certain basic Gurdjieffian propositions to be learned, with which the
student, and the new student in particular, might not be familiar. This 4 week course aims to help the
student understand these basic propositions. He/she is then able to participate in the ongoing
Gurdjieff study group with a more complete understanding of Gurdjieff’s ideas. Contact the facilitator to
arrange a mutually convenient day & time for this 4 session course. Text: Ginsburg, Gurdjieff Unveiled.
Background text: Ourpensky, In Search of the Miraculous. Both are available at the Theosophical
Society.
TUESDAY
10:15---10:55 am. ESOTERIC MEDITATION IN SILENCE Ongoing
Facilitators: Ralph Beaudry, Sy Ginsburg, Theresa Lawrence
Please come on time. Doors are closed promptly
If you wish to stand in higher consciousness, you must learn to stop the thoughts of the chattering
mind so that insight can be received from higher mind. Silent meditation will help you to do this.
Participants sit in silence for approximately forty minutes using whatever meditational technique they
prefer to help stop thought. There is no music, no chanting, no aural mantra. This group practice
encourages us to maintain our daily silent meditation at home on a regular basis.
11:00—11:55 am. THE WISDOM OF PAPAJI: A MAN RECOGNIZING SELF AS UNITY Ongoing
Facilitators: Ralph Beaudry, Sy Ginsburg, Theresa Lawrence, Pater Lombardo
“Perfect awakening is possible here and now…” These are the words of Sri Poonjaji or Papaji as he
was affectionately known. In the presence of his guru, Sri Bhagavan Ramana Marharshi, Papaji
stepped into what the mind cannot perceive and realized the Self. In the book Papaji; Interviews by
David Godman, available at the Theosophical Society, we follow Papaji as he questions and points out
impediments create by the ego-mind and draws devotees step by step to the doorway of here and now,
to what we intrinsically are: “Om Tat Sat.”
12 Noon – 1:30 pm. ESOTERICA Ongoing Facilitators:
Ralph Beaudry, Sy Ginsburg, Theresa Lawrence, Peter Lombardo
Esotericism? Hermetics? Occultism? What has modern science discovered? Explore these
subjects and others that make up the landscape of inner inquiry. A fun filled forum to share your ideas
and questions. A Meal for the Mind follows at a local restaurant at 1:30 pm where the discussion
continues.
TUESDAY
3:30 – 5:30 pm. SPIRITUAL CINEMA. Facilitator: Millie Stier Ongoing
Second Tuesday of the Month----Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 9
Our members are kind enough to share with us their DVD’s/tapes related to theosophy. I will be happy
to collect, then show them on the above days, and finally to return them to you. If there is time a
discussion will follow. An email will be sent out before each showing announcing the title and a brief
description.
7:30 pm. A COURSE IN MIRACLES (ACIM)
Ongoing Facilitators: Boris Sherwin & Rick McCommon
ACIM is an application of Love, Healing and Forgiveness…From an introduction to A Course in
Miracles: “This course does not aim at teaching the meaning of love, for this is beyond what can be
taught. It does aim, however, at removing the blocks to the awareness of love’s presence.,..[It] can
therefore be summed up very simply in this way: ‘Nothing’ real can be threatened. ‘Nothing’ unreal
exists. Herein lies the peace of God.”
WEDNESDAY
12:15—1:30 pm. THE NEW DREAM CIRCLE 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the Month
Ongoing Facilitators: Sy Ginsburg, Lillian Mayer, Marjorie Miller, Danuta Sagnard
The esoteric meaning of dreams is that they are an open window to the wisdom of Spirit
(Essence/Self) teaching us through the symbolic language of dreams. Dream sharing has been an
integral part of many cultures, helping individuals to recognize the symbolic language in which the
wisdom of Spirit speaks to personality. Our study is based on Jungian psychological principles and
the dream teaching of Sri Madhava Ashish, the theosophical scholar and Hindu monk. We sit in a
dream circle listening as others present their dreams and we intuitively respond to the dream by
saying, “If this were my dream…” and then giving our interpretations. Participants should bring a
current dream to each class session. Privacy and confidentiality are respected. Background text: Jung,
Man and His Symbols.
1:30—2:00 pm. PRINCIPLES OF SPIRITUAL DREAM INTERPRETATION Ongoing
Facilitators: Sy Ginsburg & Lillian Mayer 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the Month
From time immemorial, mankind has found guidance in dreams. When viewed from the standpoint of
Spirit, it becomes evident that our higher being, speaking to our personality in the symbolic language of
dreams, urges us to growth, maturity and wholeness. We review the principles of spiritual dream
interpretation as taught by Sri Madhava Ashish and outlined in his book, An Open Window: Dream as
Everyman’s Guide to the Spirit, our textbook for this course. Available at the Theosophical Society.
1:30—2:45 pm. SPIRITUAL BOOK CLUB. Facilitator: Millie Stier Ongoing
Last Wednesday of the Month
We will be reading and discussing the following books:
Dec 30: Mysticism & the New Physics by Michael Talbot
Jan. 27: The Shack by William Paul Young
Feb. 24: The Diamond Light as channeled by Violet Starre
Mar. 31: The Road by Cormac McCarthy
3 :00—5:00 pm. PHILOSOPHY AND THE SCIENCE OF SELF Jan. 6 till the end of May
Facilitator: Florence Fein
Philosophy is “thinking” of how to find answers to the questions of “Who am I and what am I doing
here?” In this course we are going to investigate how genomics—the study of the storehouse of
information contained in our chromosomes—has revealed profound secrets about what it means to be
human. In 24 thought-provoking lectures designed for non-scientists Princeton University biologist
and Professor Lee M. Silver will guide us through this exciting field. The Science of Self is an unrivaled
opportunity for you to view a dramatic, new picture of our species past, present and future.
5:30- 6:30 pm. MEDITATION—SITTING PRACTICE AND INTEGRATION INTO YOUR DAILY LIFE
Facilitator: Tony Spatarella Ongoing
This class focuses on calming meditation, insight meditation (Vipassana), chakra purification and
Tantric visualization meditations. There is also some discussion on how to integrate the practice into
our lives on a daily basis.
7:00 pm. KAIVALYA UPANISHAD Facilitator: Jane Cleary Ongoing
This Upanishad is one of the lesser known and smaller Upanishads but nevertheless it is very
powerful in its content. In other words “short and sweet but to the point” on unfolding the vision of the
Whole which includes the individual, the Universe and the Creator of the Universe but ultimately goes
beyond all three. Please join us and enjoy recognizing the Completeness of Oneself as presented by
this enlightening text.
THURSDAY !!!!! CANCELED until further notice!!!!!
1:00—3:00 pm. HEALTHY LIVING—“RENEWING” Facilitator: Danuta Sagnard Ongoing
Third Thursday of the Month—January 21, February 18, March 18
We will learn skills to get in charge of our health and to rely on ourselves for daily living. We will have
the opportunity to explore alternatives and options to what was not working for us before.
6:00--9:00 pm. ESOTERIC SCHOOL OF THEOSOPHY EST Members
Only
1st & 3rd Thursdays of the Month
You must be a member of the EST to attend. After you have been a member of the Theosophical
Society for 2 years or more, you are welcome to apply to the EST and may join if you are willing to meet
their requirements and to follow their discipline. See Carol Hurd, dhurd39239@aol.com for more
information.
FRIDAY
12 Noon—1:30 pm. PSYCHOLOGICAL SURGERY—REMOVAL OF IGNORANCE NEW!!!
Facilitator: Turan Oniz
How and what influences the mind’s activities and the correction of its mistakes. “You shall know the
truth and truth shall set you free”. What is the truth? Perfect Pure Beauty, Joy, bliss—realizing inwardly
who you truly are—awakening your consciousness and thereby coming into union with the Creative
Spirit (Cosmic Intelligence of Power). Truth which we inwardly realize—operating through our Souls
helps us to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven—into conscious union with God and gain wholeness
and become the light of the world we live in.
5:00—7:30 pm. EXPERIENCE WELLNESS Facilitator Aqeel, Kameelah Ongoing
Third Friday of the Month—January 15, February 19, March 19
Rediscover ancient practices and learn techniques to stimulate health in your body. Explore
rejuvenating adventures from meditation and bath house jaunts to creating vegan, quick and
delectable organic recipies to Soul redemption through theatrical improvisation and stage play. We
suggest loose fitting natural fiber attire. Bring your favorite crystal and aromatherapy, a towel or thick
padding to lie on and an open mind.
7:30 pm. “KNOW THYSELF…” Facilitator: Renate zum Tobel Ongoing
We explore the Ancient Wisdom as found in the treasures of Theosophy, mystical traditions and
philosophy. Inner wisdom is the bridge. Through meditations and using our everyday experiences as
exercises in awareness, “Know Thyself…” becomes the quest and the path as we unfold our spiritual
nature and honor the wonder and sacredness of “Reverence for life.”
SATURDAY
11:00 am. EXERCISES IN AWARENESS Facilitator: Jurgen Kruppa Ongoing
The application of Metaphysical Principles in everyday life.
2 :00-4:00 pm. B.O.T.A. Studies of the Tarot. Facilitators: Werner & Sherry Olle Ongoing
Second Saturday of the Month—January 9, February 13, March 13
Builders of the Adytum (B.O.T.A.) is a true Mystery School, an outer vehicle of the Inner Spiritual
Hierarchy, sometimes called the Inner School. Its system is that of the Western, Qabalistic-Hermetic
tradition. An important part of B.O.T.A. work involves the study of Tarot. Tarot is one of the foremost aids
to spiritual transmutation as the series of Tarot keys is a record of the inner knowledge of the western
sages in picture form. It is this use of Tarot that our presentations will employ, not any common use
such as fortune telling.
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The Secret Doctrine teaches the progressive development of everything, worlds as well as atoms;
and this stupendous development has neither conceivable beginning nor imaginable end.”
----The Secret Doctrine by H.P. Blavatsky
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The Theosophical Society in America
has a vision of wholeness that inspires a fellowship united in study, meditation, and service.
encourages open-minded inquiry into world religions, philosophy, science and the arts in order to
understand the wisdom of the ages, respect the unity of all life, and help people explore spiritual
self-transformation.
holds that our every action, feeling and thought affects all other beings, and that each of us is
capable of and responsible for contributing to the benefit of the whole.
Not only does the Society have a vision of union with one another, and a mission of exploration, but
also an ethic of putting these high ideals into action.
We invite you to explore with us and join us in the great adventure. Membership in the
Theosophical Society is open to those who are in sympathy with its three objects.
Three Objects of the Theosophical Society
To form a nucleus of the universal brotherhood of humanity without distinction of race, creed, sex,
caste, or color;
To encourage the comparative study of religion, philosophy, and science;
To investigate unexplained laws of nature and the powers latent in humanity.
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SERVICE
Looking at (service) from a practical standpoint, we are able to form the habit of love and service.
You want not simply to perform a great service now and then – for great service comes but seldom
in the lives of most of us – we want to build that habit of service which can only be achieved by daily
continual practice until the spontaneous impulse to think and act in a particular way becomes the
most useful and the most noble that we can compass in our moral lives. There is always a danger
for us that we will wait until a great opportunity offers. I am entitled to say great opportunity will
never come to you unless you practice every little opportunity that comes in your everyday life.
From Annie Besant’s opening address at the All-India Humanitarian Conference in 1931. (Annie
Besant was the second International President of the Theosophical Society.
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TO ALL OUR FRIENDS
If you are in sympathy with our 3 objects (see below), we cordially invite you to become a member
of the Theosophical Society. You may pick up an application any time at our counter. Members
receive 25% discount on all purchases plus access to our Lending Library. More importantly,
membership is an outward sign of your inward commitment to the ideals and the work of the
Theosophical Society.
THREE OBJECTS OF THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY
To form a nucleus of the universal brotherhood of humanity without distinction
of race, creed, sex, caste, or color;
To encourage the comparative study of religion, philosophy, and science;
To investigate unexplained laws of nature and the powers latent in humanity.
THEOSOPHICAL MOTTO: There is no religion higher than truth
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The Theosophical Society does not endorse any doctrines, opinions or statements made by any of
its presenters or facilitators. There is complete freedom of thought within this organization. Any
statements made by presenters or facilitators represent their own opinion and not necessarily that
of the Theosophical Society as a whole.
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