Theos-Talk Archives (October 1996 Message tl00698)

Classes at The Theosophical Society in Miami & South Florida, for November, 1996
831 S.E. 9th Street (831 South Federal Highway), Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Telephone: 954-420-0908

All classes are offered without charge and you need not be a T.S. member to
attend, (except for members meetings)

ASTROLOGY: BASIC ASTROLOGY
A basic Astrology course on astrological principles and practices. This course
is not only for beginners, but for all who are interested in furthering their
knowledge of Astrology.  Certain course materials are required which you either
have or will have to purchase.
Tuesdays 2:00 pm , weekly, (ongoing)
Facilitator: Cary Franks, Ph.D. P.M.A.P.A. 	

AWARENESS: EXERCISES IN AWARENESS
Exercises in "Reading your Being" and managing it for total growth, feeling the
energies of the universe and receiving messages from channeled guided sources.
Experience and build group energies while others act as your guides. Feel more
integrated & connected.
Saturdays 11:00 am, weekly, (ongoing)
Facilitator: Jurgen Kruppa with the talents of Helene Buntman

ASTROLOGY-NUMEROLOGY-TAROT
Everyone is welcome to this open forum examining the thread running through
Astrological Interpretation, Numerology and Tarot.  Danuta uses a unique
numbering system elucidated by her long years  of study in Mathematics.
Thursdays 1:00 pm,weekly,(ongoing)Facilitator: Danuta Miller	

BEACH WALK AND SUNDAY WALKING MEDITATION
Join us in a monthly early morning Sunday walk on Deerfield Beach. Buddhist
walking meditation , sensing exercises or just enjoyment.
We meet at the parking meters behind the  Deerfield Beach Resort
950 S.E. 20th Ave, A map and parking info. is available at the T.S.
8:00 am  Sunday, Nov 10 & Sunday, Dec 8 (cancelled if raining)

A COURSE IN MIRACLES
Truth so profound and so simple that you don't think you need it. Yet the Course
offers you a path of light and love to lift you higher than you've ever gone
before. "Miracles are examples of right thinking."
Thursdays 7:30 pm, weekly (ongoing)
Facilitator: Elizabeth Waltman	

ESOTERICA
What is Esotericism? Hermetics? Metaphysics? Occultism?  Explore these terms and
others that make up the landscape of inner inquiry.  An informal, fun filled,
forum to share your ideas and questions.
Wednesdays 12:00 noon, weekly,  (ongoing)
Facilitator: Roxanne Nadolsky

ESOTERIC SCIENCE & SPIRITUALITY STUDY GROUP
Recently science has begun to verify what mystics have "seen." We study the
connection between  what science knows about the world and the mystical
experience.Text: Sheldrake, A New Science of Life.
Wednesdays: 3:00 pm, weekly, (ongoing)
Facilitators: Angeline Hall  Tel: 954-979-1286

THE FOURTH WAY STUDY GROUP
The 4th way of developing consciousness is a way in life. P.D. Ouspensky(a
Russian Theosophist) codified it in his text The Fourth Way. Come study it with
us for its practical application in your life.
Mondays 7:30 pm, weekly,
Facilitators: Frank Froehling & Elizabeth Waltman

GNOSIS: ESOTERIC CHRISTIANITY OF MT. ATHOS
The inner teaching of the monasteries of Mt. Athos, "The Holy Mountain" of
Greece is known as Esoteric Christianity. These  are revealed in the texts we
study: Mouravieff ,Gnosis I, II & III
Mondays: 6:00 pm, weekly,  (ongoing)
Facilitators: Frank Froehling & Elizabeth Waltman	

GURDJIEFF: AN INTRODUCTION TO HIS TEACHING
Gurdjieff teaches that we are asleep but we can and must wake up.
We explore the basic elements of  the teaching including: states of
consciousness, negative emotions, & transformation.
Wednesdays 6:00 pm, weekly, a 5 week course begins Nov 6
Facilitator:Sy Ginsburg              (you can enter at mid-course)

GROWING DIVINE CONSCIOUSNESS
Come grow and share with us as we read and discuss the books entitled, The
Impersonal Life, I Am That, and Meditation, Gateway to Light.
Thursdays 6:00 pm, weekly, (ongoing)
Facilitator: Elizabeth Waltman	

GURDJIEFF CONTINUING STUDY GROUP
Gurdjieff's teaching is called  a way of Self-awareness(awakening) done in life.
To follow  it a group is needed that meets regularly & in which the members
undertake tasks to remind each other to awaken.
Wednesdays 7:30 pm, weekly (ongoing)
Facilitator: Sy Ginsburg    Prerequisite: Introductory Course

KRISHNAMURTI STUDY GROUP
Krishnamurti sought ways to set us all free. We conduct a shared inquiry into
Krishnamurti's Notebook , discovering what he actually said, interpreting it and
evaluating it as  it relates to our own lives.
Saturdays 4:30 pm, weekly (ongoing).  Drop in at any time.
Facilitator: Alf Jones	

LIBRARY WORKSHOP
Come help us work on a card file for our library.  Work with our librarian and
become familiar with the treasury of books in the library of The Theosophical
Society.
Tuesdays 4:00 pm, weekly (ongoing)
Facilitator: Angeline Hall  Tel: 954-979-1286


MEDITATION: TRANSMISSION MEDITATION
Transmission is a specialized form of group meditation in which the members act
as channels by which the energies of the Masters are stepped down & made usable.
No special expertise is required.
Sundays 7:30 pm, weekly, (ongoing)
Facilitators: Paula Cartwright & DeEtte Ames	

TAROT & NUMEROLOGY
Learn or enhance your knowledge of Tarot and Numerology in our weekly workshop.
Answer questions, analyze your character and predict the future with these
ancient methods.
Thursdays 3:00 pm, weekly,  (ongoing)
Facilitator: J.D. Checkett

URANTIA BOOK STUDY GROUP
Since its publication in 1955,The Urantia Book has become the core philosophy of
thousands of readers seeking answers.  It stands alone in its presentation of
the unity of Science, Philosophy & Religion.
First Saturday of each month, 7:30 pm, Sat Nov 2 & Sat Dec 7
Facilitator: Jack Miller, (ongoing)	

ALAN WATTS STUDY GROUP
Explore the best of Eastern wisdom and Western metaphysics. Learn a natural
mysticism to overcome the split between humanity & nature, man & woman,  I &
not-I. Text: Watts, The Book
Fridays 7:30 pm, weekly          Text: Watts,Wisdom of Insecurity
Facilitator: Chuck Salvo, (ongoing)

THEOSOPHY:FOUNDATION OF THE AGELESS WISDOM
Basic concepts of Theosophy and their application to daily life are given in a
short video presentation by Ed Abdill, National Speaker.
Group discussion & exercises follow each  of 5 videos.
Sundays 2:30 pm weekly (ongoing)   Nov 3,10,24, Dec 8,15,22
Facilitator: Carol Hurd,begins Nov 3, you can enter any time	

THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY SPEAKERS FORUM
In consonance with the 2nd & 3rd Declared Objects of the Theosophical Society,
we present a speakers forum to encourage the comparative study of religion,
philosophy & science, and to investigate unexplained laws of nature & powers
latent  in  humanity
Sundays 3:30 pm, weekly, (ongoing)
Nov 3 THE INTERGALACTIC FEDERATION & ASHTAR COMMAND, by Michael el Legion,
Director UFO Film Society and Vortex Network talk Host on WNN
Nov 10 CHANGING DESTINY'S COURSE, by Anastasia Furst, nationally known hand
reader
Nov 17 FLORIDA FEDERATION FALL CONVENTION AT ST PETERSBURG
Nov 24 YOU AND YOUR BUTTONS, by Mariann Cisco, Certified Breath Practitioner and
Physical Therapist

THEOSOPHY: THE SECRET DOCTRINE
Book I Cosmogenesis & Book II Anthropogenesis using HPB's magnum opus,The Secret
Doctrine with reference to additional texts: Prem&Ashish, Man, the Measure of
All Things & Man, Son of Man
Sundays 1:30 pm, weekly,  (ongoing)
Facilitators: Ralph Beaudry, Bernard, and Carol Hurd	

SHARING THEOSOPHY
We study The American Theosophist, the Quest and Letters to New Members.  We
give book reports, talk about what is being learned in classes, get to know
other members, and develop a Lodge nucleus.
Tuesdays 7:30 pm, weekly (ongoing)
Facilitators: Cary Franks & other members Members Meeting

THEOSOPHICAL FACILITATORS MEETING
Meet other facilitators! Discuss what is going on in your classes! How does it
pertain to Theosophy and what have you learned? What are your concerns?
Second Tuesday of each month, 7:00 pm, Nov 12 & Dec 10
Facilitator: Cary Franks                                Members Meeting	

 THEOSOPHY: ESOTERIC THEOSOPHY STUDY GROUP
A group studying the great esoteric teachings given through H.P. Blavatsky, A.A.
Bailey, G. Hodson, G. de Purucker and others.
Saturdays 7:00 pm, weekly  (ongoing), Meets in No. Lauderdale  at facilitator's
home: 1303 S.W. 81st Terr.    Call 954-726-8009 Facilitators: Barbara Stetson, &
Bernard          for directions	

THEOSOPHY:  ESOTERIC THEOSOPHY STUDY GROUP
Full Moon Meditations: Using the unique energies at the full moon
Sat, Nov 23 Sagittarius  11:10 pm EDT 11/24 (exact full moon)
Sat, Dec 21 Capricorn     3:41 pm EST  12/24      "       "       "
(Sat, Dec 21 is Winter Solstice, & sun enters Capricorn)
at facilitator's home: 1303 S.W. 81st Terr.  Call 954-726-8009