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50 Gloucester Place
W1U 8EA

Regular event: Sunday 16:45 - 17:45    19 September 2010 - 05 December 2010
THEOSOPHY: THE WAY TO SELF-DISCOVERY: INTRODUCTORY COURSE ON THE AGELESS WISDOM
by Edward Archer
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. Edward Archer has been a member of the Theosophical Society in England for 35 years

Free admission Arranged by Foundation for Theosophical Studies

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Regular event: Monday 14:00 - 16:00    20 September 2010 - 06 December 2010
THEOSOPHICAL GALLERY TOURS
by George McNamara
Many of London's Galleries and Museums have meaning from a theosophical perspective. George McNamara leads visits to galleries on Mondays at 2 pm. Venues and subjects investigated this session are listed below


20th September - British Museum. Gods and Goddesses of many cultures

11th October - Natural History Museum. Theosophy, Fossil Record and Early Man

15th November - Victoria + Albert Museum. World Religions

6th December - National Portrait Gallery. Heroes and Villains

Visits will start from relevant main entrances. Phone George on 078 8181 3242 to catch up if you are delayed. You can also email George on george@whatever-will.be

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Regular event: Monday 19:15 - 21:15    20 September 2010 - 13 December 2010
CARL JUNG - THE RED BOOK
by George Wood
20 September; 4, 18 October; 1, 15, 29 November; 13 December
Carl Jung considered The Red Book to be his most important work. However only a handful of people had ever seen it before its first publication in 2009. This study group systematically read and discuss The Red Book - a truly numinous spiritual magnum opus of gnostic wisdom.

Leader: George Wood is a former teacher of Religious Education who has regularly led courses on Gnostic Christianity.

Admission: £5, £4 concessions, £3 to members of the Theosophical Society. Arranged by The Theosophical Society in England

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Regular event: Tuesday 19:00 - 20:30    05 October 2010 - 14 December 2010
THE SECRET DOCTRINE
by Viktor Hangya
In the midst of today's materialism and the ruins of old religions join us in our 'mining' 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 SD sheds light on some of life's greatest mysteries.

Viktor Hangya has been exploring the Ageless Wisdom for more than 20 years.

Free admission Arranged by Foundation for Theosophical Studies

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Regular event: Tuesday 19:00 - 21:00    14 September 2010 - 14 December 2010
THE JOY OF MEDITATION
Dhyana Centre of The Theosophical Society
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.

Introductory Courses
Tuesdays (7pm - 9pm): 14th September - 26th October & 2nd November - 14th December

Weekend Intensives
Sundays (11am - 4pm): 3rd October & 21st November

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



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Regular event: Wednesday 19:15 - 21:00    22 September 2010 - 15 December 2010
Gnostic Centre of the Theosophical Society
by George Wood, Ron Wallwork
"This alone is to be feared - the closed mind, the sleeping imagination, the death of spirit." - Plato

Gnosis is the Eternal Knowledge of the Heart offered to sincere seekers through a chain of Esoteric Brotherhoods. The impulse of Gnostic Christianity is one such link in the chain. We shall be looking at how the flame of Gnostic Christian thought has been passed down through philosophy, the arts and literature.

SEP 22 - Parcival - Wagner - The Holy Grail - The Path of Gnostic Christian Initiation - PART ONE - with George Wood

OCT 6 - Parcival - Wagner - The Holy Grail - The Path of Gnostic Christian Initiation - PART TWO - with George Wood

OCT 20 - Hermeticism - the Pagan Gnosis - with Ron Wallwork

OCT 27 - Gnostic Mysteries of the Pistis Sophia (SPECIAL MEETING - BOOKLAUNCH) - with Peter Huijs

NOV 3 - G. R. S. Mead - Gnosis and Theosophy
- with Barry Thompson

NOV 17 - The Healing power of Thought - Auras, Crystals and Angels - with Susan Bayliss

DEC 1 - Effort and Gnosis - with Elizabeth Crofts

DEC 15 - Who is the Child? (Christmas lecture) - with Nelson Wilby

Leaders: George Wood and Ron Wallwork have both researched and lectured extensively on Gnostic Christianity

Admission: £5, £4 concessions, £3 to members of the Theosophical Society.

Venue:
Gnostic Centre of the Theosophical Society
50 Gloucester Place
London WIU 8E

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Regular event: Monday 19:15 - 21:15    27 September 2010 - 20 December 2010
ISIS UNVEILED Study & Discussion Group
by George Wood
Mondays 27 Sept; 11, 25 Oct ; 8, 22 Nov; 6, 20 Dec
Isis Unveiled, published in 1877, is H.P.Blavatsky's first major work on Theosophy, examining religion and science in the light of Western and Oriental ancient wisdom and occult and spiritualistic phenomena. This study group will systematically read and discuss Isis Unveiled - a key text for all those who are seeking spiritual knowledge.

Leader: George Wood (co-director of Gnostic Centre of T.S.)

Admission: Admission: £5, £4 concessions, £3 members of the Theosophical Society

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19 September 2010 Sunday - 14:00 - 16:30
THE WISDOM OF THE UPANISHADS
by Bhupendra Vora
The Upanishads are a repository of ancient spiritual wisdom. The sages who compiled them were totally free from egotism and therefore had no wish to immortalise their names. The writers of most Upanishads remain nameless. These sages were enlightened beings, who were keen observers of the processes of nature and reflected deeply on metaphysical concepts. The Upanishads consequently provide a holistic view of the subjective and objective aspects of Reality. The Vedas contend that behind this world of name and form is an underlying Reality, that is unchanging, immutable and eternal. The workshop will seek to explore some fundamental teachings of the Upanishads and their relevance to our present times.

Bhupendra Vora is a former General Secretary of the Theosophical Society in East and Central Africa. He is author of a book entitled Healing the Planet.

Arranged by The Theosophical Society in England. £15, £10 concessions, £7 members of the Theosophical Society

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19 September 2010 Sunday - 18:00 - 19:30
BLACK GENESIS: THE PREHISTORIC ORIGINS OF THE PHARAOHS
by Robert Bauval
This talk is based on Robert Bauval’s forthcoming book, Black Genesis (co-authored with American physicist Thomas Brophy), in which scientific evidence shows that a 'lost prehistoric culture' in the Egyptian Sahara was the foundation of a civilization thousands of years before the pharaohs.

Robert Bauval was born in Egypt in 1948. He studied construction engineering in England and subsequently worked in the Middle East and Africa. In 1994 he wrote the best-selling The Orion Mystery followed by Keeper of Genesis - both have been translated into more than 20 languages.

Arranged by The Foundation for Theosophical Studies. £7, £5 concessions

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26 September 2010 Sunday - 18:00 - 19:30
ETHICS AND MORALITY: FOUNDATIONS OF A JUST SOCIETY
by Bhupendra Vora
The ancient Greek philosophers talked about a just society, where men lived nobly and the state governed equitably, with the welfare of its citizens as the cardinal principle. Harmony and happiness, taught the Stoics, are achieved by striving for virtue rather then pleasure. In modern times Mahatma Gandhi carried such a vision for a just society, a 'Ram Rajya' in which there was justice for all and absence of want. The modern welfare state was supposed to achieve a just and equitable society. Can such a society be realized?

Arranged by The Foundation for Theosophical Studies. £7, £5 concessions

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28 September 2010 Tuesday - 15:00 - 17:30
THEOSOPHICAL TEA PARTY
You are cordially invited to these gatherings in aid of the Theosophical Order of Service

- See our elegant Georgian building, including the lending library
- Meet fellow members, guests and friends
- Share your interests (do networking!)
- Have tea or coffee and cake

Entry is free and everyone is welcome. Please make a donation to the TOS

THEOSOPHICAL TEA PARTY at 50 Gloucester Place, London W1

We plan to hold these meetings every few months, so please let us know if you can not attend on the above dates but would like to come in future.
Contact George McNamara at the above address or by e-mail: george@whatever-will.be

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30 September 2010 Thursday - 18:45 - 21:00
Blavatsky Lodge: Theosophical approaches to The Bhagavad Gita
by Barry Thompson



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03 October 2010 Sunday - 18:00 - 19:30
LEVITATION & ANTI-GRAVITY (Theory only!)
by David Harvey
Have you considered how the giant stone blocks of Baalbek, the Pyramids and Stonehenge were lifted? And how some human beings, saintly and otherwise, levitate themselves? This lecture explores a range of mechanisms that might work, from counter-acting, shielding, nullifying or sidestepping gravity, and looking at the anomalies and red herrings. The ‘Navaz, or ‘Night-side of Nature’ forces are also considered.

David Harvey has been a member of the Theosophical Society since 1965 and is a Former President of Bristol theosophical branch and ex-Treasurer of the national organisation.

Arranged by The Foundation for Theosophical Studies. £7, £5 concessions

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10 October 2010 Sunday - 18:00 - 19:30
AWAKENING TO OUR TRUE REALITY
by Liz Villani
Each of us has the power to awaken to conscious living right now and in doing so feel the astounding spirit of source within. In December 2008, Elizabeth Villani lay on a bed in a beauty salon for a massage and her life changed forever. As she lay there she was shown the truth, in a mystical experience that concluded in her writing "Awakening". In her talk she will share what she was shown, the path to humanity’s awakening and what we might expect beyond it.

Elizabeth Villani is a qualified coach and reiki master and runs a development business: Courageous Success.

Arranged by The Foundation for Theosophical Studies. £7, £5 concessions

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14 October 2010 Thursday - 18:45 - 21:00
Blavatsky Lodge: Gods, Devas and Man
by John Gordon



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17 October 2010 Sunday - 18:00 - 19:30
THE PRIMAL POWER OF SYMBOLS
by Tim Wyatt
Words may communicate to our conscious minds but there is a much more potent force acting on the less accessible parts of our consciousness. In this lecture Tim Wyatt reveals how symbols represent a universal and primordial language which works powerfully on a subconscious level. The sign of the cross of the archetype of the hero have ancient significance. In the modern world the symbols inherent in brands and trademarks have the power to manipulate our behaviour - as do all symbols.

Tim Wyatt is an author, freelance writer and lecturer who has been exploring mysticism since the 1970s.

Arranged by The Foundation for Theosophical Studies. £7, £5 concessions

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24 October 2010 Sunday - 14:00 - 16:30
GURDJIEFF’S FOURTH WAY & THE MASTERS OF THE WISDOM
by Joseph McKeaney
At the beginning of the 20th century an unusually powerful man called G. I. Gurdjieff brought a unique esoteric teaching to the West. Gurdjieff introduced a ‘Way’ which he said originated in pre-pharonic Egypt; a teaching capable of transforming Being in a man or woman. He called it 'The Fourth Way'. This workshop will cover key elements of the Fourth Way teaching and Gurdjieff’s mission to the West. We will consider conditioning and social programming in modern man; examine Man's true inner-psychology.
(Essence, Personality and The False-Ego) and outline the four powers of the Sphinx or 'the four powers of Essence in Man’. The day will also focus on Cosmic laws governing man's life on Earth and The Principle of Knowledge & Being. The day will open with a dynamic group meditation, to connect all present in the spirit of friendship, learning and harmony.

Joseph McKeaney is a fully qualified holistic therapist and counselor, with many years experience as a workshop facilitator in Britain and abroad.

Arranged by The Theosophical Society in England. £15, £10 concessions, £7 members of the Theosophical Society

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24 October 2010 Sunday - 18:00 - 19:30
EXPLORING TIME AND ETERNITY
by Julian David
What was there before the Big Bang? The very idea of ‘before’ is meaningless as there was no time. What is it beyond the curved boundary of space? And what meaning can the notion of ‘beyond’ have when there is no space? It does not exist. It is just the Nothing. But it is a very strange sort of Nothing since everything that is comes out of it.

Julian David trained as a Jungian analyst at the Jung Institute of Zurich. He practises in Devon and is Chairman of the C. G. Jung Analytical Club, London.

Arranged by The Foundation for Theosophical Studies. £7, £5 concessions

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28 October 2010 Thursday - 18:45 - 21:00
Blavatsky Lodge: The Emergence of the Seven Secret Science
by Peter Huijs



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31 October 2010 Sunday - 18:00 - 19:30
WATER - THE MIND & MEMORY OF LIVING MATTER
by Chad Manian
Why is water the single most malleable computer in nature and how can its memory can affect our state and transform our existence? In this talk Chad Manian, scientific researcher and lecturer, examines the message contained in the sacred geometry of water crystals; looks at the way the crystalline structure of water affects human consciousness and human DNA; and considers water as the single most malleable computer in nature and how it can transform our very existence.

Arranged by The Foundation for Theosophical Studies. £7, £5 concessions

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07 November 2010 Sunday - 14:00 - 16:30
SOULMATES: A DREAM COME TRUE OR YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE?
by Judy Hall
Many people are looking for their soul mate and expect to be blissfully happy when they find one. But, sadly, they seem doomed to disappointment. So why are some soul mate relationships such a trial? Your soul mate is rarely someone new to you and your birth charts map the connections. Past life relationships can carry over into the present life and give rise to a soul mate experience that scours our soul - also shown in the interaction between charts. Drawing on 35 years experience as a regression therapist and karmic counsellor, Judy Hall will explore - in this workshop - contracts, karmic conundrums and unfinished business that lie behind many soul mate experiences and will help us to understand why our soul mate may be an invaluable tool in our karmic learning. It will also introduce a true companion of the heart - a twin flame (a soul mate without the karma). Please bring birth charts on acetate. Suitable for beginners and experienced astrologers alike.

Arranged by The Theosophical Society in England. £15, £10 concessions, £7 members of the Theosophical Society

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07 November 2010 Sunday - 18:00 - 19:30
NEW WORLD ORDER: WISDOM FROM THE BHAGAVAD GITA
by Swami Nirlptananda
The Bhagavad Gita has a universal appeal. There have been examples throughout history of its influence on the decision making of outstanding international figures. No serious study of the Gita has been made in this respect. The lecture will explore the Gita’s teachings in relation to a sustainable global evolution.

Swami Nirliptananda came from Guyana to London in 1963 after which he became closely associated with World Congress of Faiths. He belongs to the Bharat Sevashram Sangha Order of monks in India.

Arranged by The Foundation for Theosophical Studies. £7, £5 concessions

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11 November 2010 Thursday - 18:45 - 21:00
Blavatsky Lodge: Secret Lore in the Tibetan Book of the Dead
by Alistair Coombs



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14 November 2010 Sunday - 18:00 - 19:30
THEOSOPHISTS & THE POWERS LATENT IN MAN
by Leslie Price
The early Theosophists were pioneers in attempts to develop higher forces in humanity, inspired by both eastern and western imitates. Some of the most important research was carried out in Britain by such workers as William Crookes, Dr and Mrs Bendit and Arthur Ellison. Where are the centres of such research today?

Leslie Price is Associate editor of the quarterly journal 'Theosophical History' founded in London 25 years ago. Arranged by The Foundation for Theosophical Studies. £7, £5 concessions

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21 November 2010 Sunday - 18:00 - 19:30
VISIONS & PROPHECIES
by Eric McGough
The End Times, 2012, Armageddon, Resurrection, Return of the Christ, the New Jerusalem, the Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Can the future be predicted accurately? What can we make of the Book of Revelation or the prophesies of Nostradamus? Some would have it that there is only 'now' - no past or future - but H. P. Blavatsky tells us that 'now' is an illusion and that all is memory!

Eric McGough is National President of the Theosophical Society in England. He is also author of the audio course, Life after Life, and is a conscious explorer of the inner planes.

Arranged by The Foundation for Theosophical Studies. £7, £5 concessions

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25 November 2010 Thursday - 18:45 - 21:00
Blavatsky Lodge: The Esoteric Meaning of Xmas
by George Wood



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28 November 2010 Sunday - 14:00 - 16:30
THE MYSTERY OF ME
by Derek Thorne
What is this thing we call me? It seems so familiar but can it be defined. The only point of reference we know is our thoughts, feelings, sensations and perceptions but to whom are they occurring, who knows these things? This question is the most ancient and pressing of all. Enquiring deeply into it leads to the realisation of our true essential and spiritual nature. The art of Jnana Yoga provides a direct and compelling path. Derek Thorne will convey this instruction and provide a rare opportunity to hear and receive authentic and powerful teaching.

Derek Thorne is a teacher trainer for the British Wheel of Yoga and is spiritual director of the YogaLiving Community ashram.

Arranged by The Theosophical Society in England. £15, £10 concessions, £7 members of the Theosophical Society

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28 November 2010 Sunday - 18:00 - 19:30
IS THIS HEAVEN?
by Derek Thorne
Heaven and hell is in the mind. No doubt this is true yet irrespective of the joys and freedom of a liberated mind there is still a physical reality to be experienced and endured; birth, ageing, decay and death and all the stages in between. The world does not provide a carefree passage. So what is this life for? It is for engagement, an encounter with destiny. Either embrace it or reject it, it must be faced. The key question is who faces it? The answer to this is indeed heaven. The practices of Jnana Yoga reveal that heaven.

Arranged by The Foundation for Theosophical Studies. £7, £5 concessions

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05 December 2010 Sunday - 18:00 - 19:30
CAN A PERSON EXPERIENCE GOD?
by Christian Bodhi
This talk will deal with esoteric and philosophical ideas about god and how we define spiritual and mystical experiences. We'll endeavour to fathom what it is that one actually experiences: is it God, subconscious mind, the archetypes or something entirely different, and what are the ways of gaining these experiences and should one seek it?

Christian Bodhi is Director of Website Development for the Theosophical Society in England and Editor of the Theosophy Ezine.

Arranged by The Foundation for Theosophical Studies. £7, £5 concessions

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