Events
London Events at 50 Gloucester Place W1U 8EA
For conferences - see details for location
For conferences - see details for location
Regular event: Wednesday 19:15 - 21:00 18 January 2012 - 29 February 2012
Gnostic Christianity
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.
18 January 2012
THE MATRIX - A GNOSTIC PERSPECTIVE
Ron Wallwork
1 February
COSMIC ADULTERY - LOVE, KARMA, INITIATION & THE MYSTERY OF THE CALENDAR
Kelly Connor
15 February
THE SPIRITUAL TEACHING OF THE BULGARIAN MASTER PETER DEUNOV
Elizabeth Crofts
29 February
EMMANUEL SWEDENBORG - THE SWEDISH MYSTIC & SCIENTIST
Mike Hill
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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Gnostic Christianity
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.
18 January 2012
THE MATRIX - A GNOSTIC PERSPECTIVE
Ron Wallwork
1 February
COSMIC ADULTERY - LOVE, KARMA, INITIATION & THE MYSTERY OF THE CALENDAR
Kelly Connor
15 February
THE SPIRITUAL TEACHING OF THE BULGARIAN MASTER PETER DEUNOV
Elizabeth Crofts
29 February
EMMANUEL SWEDENBORG - THE SWEDISH MYSTIC & SCIENTIST
Mike Hill
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: Tuesday 19:00 - 20:30 10 January 2012 - 06 March 2012
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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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: Sunday 16:45 - 17:45 22 January 2012 - 25 March 2012
THEOSOPHY: HIGH WAY TO SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
by Edward Archer
22 January - 25 March
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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THEOSOPHY: HIGH WAY TO SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
by Edward Archer
22 January - 25 MarchAn 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 19:15 - 21:15 16 January 2012 - 26 March 2012
ISIS UNVEILED Study & Discussion Group
by George Wood
16, 30 Jan, 13, 27 Feb, 12, 26 Mar
Isis Unveiled was H. P. Blavatsky's first great work and is the fruit of her contacts with her Eastern teachers and study of their metaphysics. It looks beyond the superstition of religion and the materialism of physical science to offer students an outline of the vital principles which underlie the philosophical systems of old.
Leader: George Wood (co-director of Gnostic Centre of T.S.)
Admission free - donations welcome
Arranged by The Theosophical Society in England
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ISIS UNVEILED Study & Discussion Group
by George Wood
16, 30 Jan, 13, 27 Feb, 12, 26 Mar
Isis Unveiled was H. P. Blavatsky's first great work and is the fruit of her contacts with her Eastern teachers and study of their metaphysics. It looks beyond the superstition of religion and the materialism of physical science to offer students an outline of the vital principles which underlie the philosophical systems of old.
Leader: George Wood (co-director of Gnostic Centre of T.S.)
Admission free - donations welcome
Arranged by The Theosophical Society in England
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Regular event: Monday 19:00 - 21:00 09 January 2012 - 02 April 2012
CARL JUNG - THE RED BOOK
by George Wood
9, 23 January; 6, 20 February; 5 March, 19 March and 2 April 2012
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 members of the Theosophical Society
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CARL JUNG - THE RED BOOK
by George Wood
9, 23 January; 6, 20 February; 5 March, 19 March and 2 April 2012Carl 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 members of the Theosophical Society
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Regular event: Tuesday 19:00 - 21:00 10 January 2012 - 10 April 2012
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): 10 January - 21 February 2012, 28 February - 10 April
Weekend Intensives
Sundays (11am - 4pm): 11 am - 4 pm: 29 January 2012
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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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): 10 January - 21 February 2012, 28 February - 10 April
Weekend Intensives
Sundays (11am - 4pm): 11 am - 4 pm: 29 January 2012
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: Tuesday 14:00 - 16:00 17 January 2012 - 17 April 2012
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
Tuesday 17th January - British Museum - "Gods and Goddesses of many cultures"
Tuesday 14th February - Natural History Museum - "Theosophy, Fossil Record and Early Man"
Tuesday 13th March - Tate Britain, Millbank - "Blake and Turner - colour and form"
Tuesday 17th April - Victoria + Albert Museum - "World Religions"
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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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 belowTuesday 17th January - British Museum - "Gods and Goddesses of many cultures"
Tuesday 14th February - Natural History Museum - "Theosophy, Fossil Record and Early Man"
Tuesday 13th March - Tate Britain, Millbank - "Blake and Turner - colour and form"
Tuesday 17th April - Victoria + Albert Museum - "World Religions"
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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05 February 2012 Sunday - 14:00 - 16:30
LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY & SPIRITUALITY
by Basil Youdell
This lecture and discussion will explore the relationships between these three areas of human discourse and life. Are we Theosophists just as prone as the average Evangelical or Catholic of using a special 'religio-speak' or private language which we imagine refers to discreet ontological entities, objects or subjects which exist in a self-evident "out there"? What, if anything, can modern philosophy do to help us challenge our own comfortable assumptions. We shall be paying particular attention to the insights of the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein and his assault on the language of descriptive realism.
Basil Youdell is a priest in The Liberal Catholic Church Grail Community and former manager of the SPCK bookshop in London. He now works in a national museum.
£7, £5 concessions. Arranged by The Theosophical Society in England’s London Regional Centre.
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LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY & SPIRITUALITY
by Basil Youdell
This lecture and discussion will explore the relationships between these three areas of human discourse and life. Are we Theosophists just as prone as the average Evangelical or Catholic of using a special 'religio-speak' or private language which we imagine refers to discreet ontological entities, objects or subjects which exist in a self-evident "out there"? What, if anything, can modern philosophy do to help us challenge our own comfortable assumptions. We shall be paying particular attention to the insights of the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein and his assault on the language of descriptive realism.
Basil Youdell is a priest in The Liberal Catholic Church Grail Community and former manager of the SPCK bookshop in London. He now works in a national museum.
£7, £5 concessions. Arranged by The Theosophical Society in England’s London Regional Centre.
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05 February 2012 Sunday - 18:00 - 19:30
CHRISTIAN ROSENKREUTZ & THE PATH OF UNFOLDMENT
by Philip Martyn
Christian Rosenkreutz is a highly enigmatic figure in esoteric history. Coming to wider notice in the 17th century with the publication in Germany of the Chemical Wedding, he is one of the Masters and incarnates every century, one of his most famous incarnations being as the Count of St Germain. In this lecture we will look at him and the Rosicrucian stream he started and some of its influences.
Philip Martyn has for many years lectured on the teachings of Rudolf Steiner. He is co-General Secretary of the Anthroposophical Society of Great Britain.
£7, £5 concessions. Arranged by the Foundation for Theosophical Studies
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CHRISTIAN ROSENKREUTZ & THE PATH OF UNFOLDMENT
by Philip Martyn
Christian Rosenkreutz is a highly enigmatic figure in esoteric history. Coming to wider notice in the 17th century with the publication in Germany of the Chemical Wedding, he is one of the Masters and incarnates every century, one of his most famous incarnations being as the Count of St Germain. In this lecture we will look at him and the Rosicrucian stream he started and some of its influences.
Philip Martyn has for many years lectured on the teachings of Rudolf Steiner. He is co-General Secretary of the Anthroposophical Society of Great Britain.
£7, £5 concessions. Arranged by the Foundation for Theosophical Studies
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12 February 2012 Sunday - 18:00 - 19:30
ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF EASTERN MYSTICISM
by Jenny Baker
Mysticism is the doctrine of the mystics who seek direct communion with the Divine. It is the contemplation of the essential mysteries of life and the study of spiritual experiences. Although mysticism is not a religion it has strong connections with faiths. This talk will explore mysticism from its Shamanic origins through Hinduism, Taoism, Buddhism and Zen and show how these religions have produced some amazing mystics through the ages.
Jenny Baker has been a teacher of yoga for more than 20 years and is Director of the Foundation for Theosophical Studies Summer School.
£7, £5 concessions. Arranged by the Foundation for Theosophical Studies
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ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF EASTERN MYSTICISM
by Jenny Baker
Mysticism is the doctrine of the mystics who seek direct communion with the Divine. It is the contemplation of the essential mysteries of life and the study of spiritual experiences. Although mysticism is not a religion it has strong connections with faiths. This talk will explore mysticism from its Shamanic origins through Hinduism, Taoism, Buddhism and Zen and show how these religions have produced some amazing mystics through the ages.
Jenny Baker has been a teacher of yoga for more than 20 years and is Director of the Foundation for Theosophical Studies Summer School.
£7, £5 concessions. Arranged by the Foundation for Theosophical Studies
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19 February 2012 Sunday - 18:00 - 19:30
H. P. BLAVATSKY AND THE APOCALYPSE
by Colin Price
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The book of the Revelation of St John the Divine which concludes the bible is written in a powerful apocalyptic style so that the reader is virtually lost without a key. Many guesses have been made as to its true meaning down the centuries. H P Blavatsky reveals the esoteric meaning and origin of many analogies in her various commentaries.
Colin Price is former National President of the Theosophical Society in England and is great exponent of the core teachings of Helena Petrovna Blavatsky.
£7, £5 concessions. Arranged by the Foundation for Theosophical Studies
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H. P. BLAVATSKY AND THE APOCALYPSE
by Colin Price
The book of the Revelation of St John the Divine which concludes the bible is written in a powerful apocalyptic style so that the reader is virtually lost without a key. Many guesses have been made as to its true meaning down the centuries. H P Blavatsky reveals the esoteric meaning and origin of many analogies in her various commentaries.Colin Price is former National President of the Theosophical Society in England and is great exponent of the core teachings of Helena Petrovna Blavatsky.
£7, £5 concessions. Arranged by the Foundation for Theosophical Studies
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22 February 2012 Wednesday - 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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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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26 February 2012 Sunday - 18:00 - 19:30
MASTERY OF THE BINDING LIFE
by Christine Morgan/Laurence Newey
On the path of discipleship, the light of the soul begins to suffuse the vital life of the lower nature - the binding life that integrates the personality as a functioning unit. When the personality is brought under the control of the soul, through the life currents that bind them together, the personality is endowed with a radiant new force, described as the "vesture of the colour of the sun". And so, as one of the yoga sutras of Patanjali tells us, "By mastery of the binding life comes radiance". This talk explores how we can bring about this mastery including a consideration of carbon as an integral part of the philosophers Stone, and the nature of the breath as an alchemical force.
Christine Morgan and Laurence Newey regularly give lectures based on the Alice Bailey teachings and work at the Lucis Trust London headquarters
£7, £5 concessions. Arranged by the Foundation for Theosophical Studies
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MASTERY OF THE BINDING LIFE
by Christine Morgan/Laurence Newey
On the path of discipleship, the light of the soul begins to suffuse the vital life of the lower nature - the binding life that integrates the personality as a functioning unit. When the personality is brought under the control of the soul, through the life currents that bind them together, the personality is endowed with a radiant new force, described as the "vesture of the colour of the sun". And so, as one of the yoga sutras of Patanjali tells us, "By mastery of the binding life comes radiance". This talk explores how we can bring about this mastery including a consideration of carbon as an integral part of the philosophers Stone, and the nature of the breath as an alchemical force.Christine Morgan and Laurence Newey regularly give lectures based on the Alice Bailey teachings and work at the Lucis Trust London headquarters
£7, £5 concessions. Arranged by the Foundation for Theosophical Studies
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01 March 2012 Thursday - 18:45 - 21:00
Blavatsky Lodge: The Pleiades Mystery
by Alistair Coombs
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Blavatsky Lodge: The Pleiades Mystery
by Alistair Coombs
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04 March 2012 Sunday - 14:00 - 16:30
THE HEALING POWER OF VOCAL SOUND
by James D'Angelo
We are composed of vibrations that go out of tune due to stress, negative emotions and a dispersed mind. The greatest instrument for re-tuning ourselves towards harmony and contentment is our own voice. James will lead us in a variety of ways of toning and thus healing the energy centres known as the chakras, shifting them towards alignment with our true Self. He will also engage us in natural sound rituals such as laughter. No previous experience is necessary, only the deep intent for transformation.
James D’Angelo, a musician and composer, is a leading international figure in the field of sound healing and is the author of The Healing Power of the Human Voice and The Sacred Alphabet.
£15, £10 concessions. Arranged by the Theosophical Society in England
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THE HEALING POWER OF VOCAL SOUND
by James D'Angelo
We are composed of vibrations that go out of tune due to stress, negative emotions and a dispersed mind. The greatest instrument for re-tuning ourselves towards harmony and contentment is our own voice. James will lead us in a variety of ways of toning and thus healing the energy centres known as the chakras, shifting them towards alignment with our true Self. He will also engage us in natural sound rituals such as laughter. No previous experience is necessary, only the deep intent for transformation.James D’Angelo, a musician and composer, is a leading international figure in the field of sound healing and is the author of The Healing Power of the Human Voice and The Sacred Alphabet.
£15, £10 concessions. Arranged by the Theosophical Society in England
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04 March 2012 Sunday - 18:00 - 19:30
THE GREAT WHITE BROTHERHOOD
by John Gordon
Much of a fanciful nature has been written about the Adept Brotherhood by those ignorantly wishing merely to denigrate it or foolishly to put the Adepts themselves on a worshipful pedestal. This talk will instead take a considered look at both the hierarchical and historical basis of Adeptship, plus the actual work of the Elder Brothers of humanity, insofar as it has already been made somewhat known to us.
John Gordon is former President of Blavatsky Lodge, London and has written a number of books on esoteric themes, in particular on ancient Egypt.
£7, £5 concessions. Arranged by the Foundation for Theosophical Studies
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THE GREAT WHITE BROTHERHOOD
by John Gordon
Much of a fanciful nature has been written about the Adept Brotherhood by those ignorantly wishing merely to denigrate it or foolishly to put the Adepts themselves on a worshipful pedestal. This talk will instead take a considered look at both the hierarchical and historical basis of Adeptship, plus the actual work of the Elder Brothers of humanity, insofar as it has already been made somewhat known to us.John Gordon is former President of Blavatsky Lodge, London and has written a number of books on esoteric themes, in particular on ancient Egypt.
£7, £5 concessions. Arranged by the Foundation for Theosophical Studies
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