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Dear Enquirer,
CHAKRA ENERGIES & SOUND: RESONANCES OF
THE COSMOS
Welcome to the third e-newsletter of The
Foundation for Theosophical Studies, which lists our
events this week at the London headquarters of the
Theosophical Society in England.
It includes details of all TS London open events, and
this week features the well-known and popular
author and workshop leader, James
D'Angelo, bringing his latest workshop and
lecture to the TS this Sunday. They are bound to be
great fun and wonderfully instructive, so do try to
come to both.
We also continue with our on-going Sunday course
which introduces Theosophy and our
Tuesday study course on Madame Blavatsky's
major work,The Secret Doctrine.
Also this week, Malcolm Stewart begins an
exciting new series of talks on the Tarot, details
below.
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world) you live, so that TS branches can send
you details of local events in future. Meanwhile, if
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you can buy CDs or tapes of many of our
lectures
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WEDNESDAY 31 January
2007
7 – 9 pm: TAROT – A MAP TO A DESTINATION:
THE WANDS – THE PATH OF THE BODILY
TEMPLE
Malcolm Stewart
The Tarot’s real potential is way beyond its familiar
uses – either that of gleaning intuitive snapshots
from haphazard readings, or as an esoteric catch-all
glamourised with imported non-essentials. Most
effectively used, it illuminates our entire vital,
physical, emotional, mental and spiritual experience
as one interwoven process. It provides an intimate
route-map towards the state of freedom,
understanding, happiness and transcendence known
as "the blessing of the four aces", and further yet to
the "grace of the world-soul".
Malcolm Stewart
is an
educator in sacred symbol systems.
£8 (£6 concessions + TS members)
SUNDAY 4 February 2007
2 pm: AWAKENING CHAKRA ENERGIES THROUGH
SOUND
James D'Angelo
The key to our self-transformation lies in the
vibrational spin of the chakras. The closer their
frequencies are to the optimum the more we become
who we really are and produce sound health at every
level. Through the process of therapeutic vocal
sound the chakras are stimulated and balanced,
releasing fine energies. Four pathways are followed:
toning, the sounding of mantras, ritualising natural
sounds and chanting complemented by simple
movements that encourage and direct the sound.
Inner sound is explored leading to the meditation
state where the greater healing lies. James
D’Angelo has been leading therapeutic sound
courses and workshops throughout Europe and the
USA since 1994 and is considered an authority on
sound healing practices.
£15 (£10 concessions + TS members)
4.45 – 5.45 pm: THEOSOPHY: Way to Self-
Discovery
Leader: Colin Price, National President of
The Theosophical Society in England
An informal on-going class in which the basic
teachings of Theosophy (Greek for Divine Wisdom)
are explored and discussed. In this class we will
consider the sevenfold nature of humanity and the
cosmos and how karma and reincarnation are
involved. The book Deity, Cosmos and Man
will be used as the main source text for the
meetings.
Free admission
6 pm: RESONANCES OF THE COSMOS
James D'Angelo
Any model of our universe (the one Word) is
ultimately vibrational, a cosmic harp spawning an
infinite web of frequencies. Their interplay creates a
multiplicity of proportions, giving rise to various forms
and language. It finds its natural microcosmic model
in audible and speculative music as well as holistic
sound for harmonizing spirit, mind and body.
James D'Angelo is author of the The
Healing
Power of the Human Voice.
£7(£5 concessions + TS members)
TUESDAY 30 January 2007
7– 8.30 pm: THE SECRET DOCTRINE
Leader:
Victor Hangya
In the midst of today’s materialism and ruins of old
religions you are invited to join the excavation of the
perennial wisdom! The tool used in our exploration is
The Secret Doctrine, which claims ‘logical
coherence and consistency’ and expects to be
treated as a ‘working hypothesis’, so freely accepted
by modern science. The SD sheds light on some of
the greatest mysteries concerning Man, God and the
Universe. Victor Hangya has been exploring the
Ageless Wisdom for more than 20 years.
Free admission
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Tarot – a map to a destination (illustrated
talks)
Malcolm Stewart
Pamela Colman-Smith’s Rider-Waite deck will
be
used
31 January: The Wands – the path of the bodily
temple
14 February: The Pentacles – the path of pristine
mind
28 February: The Cups – the path of universal
heart
14 March: The Swords – the path of the spirit-
soul
28 March: The Major Arcana – the firmament of
the greater Self
£8 (£6 concessions + TS members) each night or
£32 (£24) if paying for entire
course no later than 31 January
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TAROT - A MAP TO A DESTINATION |
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In 1782 an obscure Protestant theologian, native
of the Languedoc, wrote the following:
“If one were to let it be known that there survives to
this day an ancient Egyptian work, a book that
escaped the fires that consumed their fine libraries,
and which contained in pure form teachings on
profound matters, everyone would no doubt rush to
acquaint themselves with such a notable treasure.
If one were to add that this book was widely
available to anyone in Europe and had been so for
many centuries, people’s surprise would be greatly
increased.
Would it not reach fever pitch on hearing that no one
had ever thought the work to be Egyptian, that it
was held of no account, that no one had deciphered
a single page of it, and that the fruits of its
boundless wisdom had been thought a collection
fantastic pictures with no meaning therein? ...
This is however true. This Egyptian book survives –
as the last remaining relic of their great libraries. In
fact it is so commonplace that no scholar has
thought it worthy of the slightest attention. Before
us, no one has guessed its eminent origin.
The book comprises 77 or 78 leaves – pictures
separated into five sections, each containing
materials that are as various as they are diverting
and instructive.
This book is, in other words, the game of Tarot.”
Court de Gebelin, Monde Primitif, volume VIII
Malcolm Stewart will give five lectures,
Tarot: A map to a Destination
7 - 9 p.m. on January 31, February 14 and 28, and
March 14 and 28 at 50 Gloucester Place
Find out more....
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