Theos-Talk Archives (June 2006 Message tt00092)

Dear friends,

The Theosophy Virtual Lodge, is a cyberlodge dedicated to the
promotion of theosophical thought via the world wide web. Our live
presentations are normally scheduled for each Saturday of the month.

Emerging paltalk technology gives us the opportunity to hold
discussions and present lectures using real-time audio and
eventually perhaps even video feeds.

We are glad to invite you to join us in this effort to promote
theosophical awareness.


Theosophy Virtual Lodge

Schedule Audio Lectures - Readings - Discussions

Schedule for June, 2006

Saturday, June 10 - 11:00 pm New York (EDST)

*The Gospel of Mark*

*Jerry Hejka-Ekins* presents a discussion of this gospel as a
literary (as opposed to an historical) work, in light of the world
views and beliefs of the Greeks, Romans and Jews at the time. He
proposes that the Gospel of Mark is not an historical, but rather a
literary work with a spiritual message,  such as other stories of
the time, like those about Heracles and of Odysseus.

Jerry Hejka-Ekins is President of /Alexandria West/, a fraternal
theosophical organization dedicated to promoting the Ancient Wisdom.
He is Editor of /The Serapeum /and Associate Editor of /Theosophical
History/. He is past president of Los Angeles Lodge (Adyar) and an
associate member of ULT. Hejka-Ekins has published /The Perennial
Wisdom/ and numerous theosophical articles and reviews. He has an MA
in English Literature from California State where he developed a
Thesis on W. B. Yeats' relationship with H.P. Blavatsky, the
Theosophical Society and Blavatsky's influence on his poetry, essays
and plays.
http://www.alexandriawest.org/


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Saturday, June 17 - 3:00 pm New York (EDST)

*Ralph Waldo Emerson*

*Bill Meredith* presents: Ralph Waldo Emerson, a lecture including a
sketch of Emerson's life and work and selected readings which
demonstrate that Emerson can be viewed as a forerunner of H.P.
Blavatsky and the modern theosophical movement. Emerson's system of
thought, as presented through his prose and poetry and especially in
The Over-Soul and Self-Reliance can be correlated to the three
fundamental propositions presented later in Blavatsky's The Secret
Doctrine.

Bill Meredith is an independent student of theosophy. He is a
retired military officer with numerous awards and personal
decorations. Meredith earned an MS in Educational Leadership from
Troy State University after graduating with Highest Honors from
Auburn University with a BA in English and a double minor in
philosophy. He resides in Bainbridge, Georgia where he is active in
child welfare issues.

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Saturday, June 24 - 11:00 pm New York (EDST)

*The Revelation of Saint John *

*Zack Lansdowne* presents: The Revelation of Saint John, a lecture
covering the various interpretive approaches to the Revelation, the
debate regarding who the author might be, and the meaning that
emerges from the psychological approach as detailed in his new book,
The Revelation of Saint John. The presentation will then shift from
a lecture to a discussion of the Revelation including comments and
questions.

Zachary Lansdowne is a past president of the Theosophical Society in
Boston. He has spoken at conferences throughout North America and
published dozens of articles in scholarly journals. He is also the
author of /The Chakras and Esoteric Healing/, /Rules for Spiritual
Initiation/, and /Rays and Esoteric Psychology/. Lansdowne has a Ph.
D.in Engineering from Stanford University as well as advanced
degrees in engineering, psychology, and philosophy and comparative
religions. He resides in Carmel Valley, California.

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*Disclaimers*

1) The Theosophy virtual lodge is not officially connected to any
Theosophical organization.

2) It is not required that members of Theosophy virtual lodge be
members of any Theosophical organization(s).

3) The views expressed in Theosophy virtual lodge, whether by an
admin or a guest are not binding on the lodge but representative of
those expressing them, unless specifically stated by an admin.

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*How to join the Theosophy Virtual Lodge*

1- Download for free paltalk at:
http://www.paltalk.com/download.html

2 - On the right side of paltalk window click on Rooms

3 - Choose the Category Religion and Theology - Sub-Category
Methaphysical - Room Theosophy Virtual Lodge

4 - Be sure to install a microphone in your computer so you can
participate of the audio discussion, and also be sure to have your
computer speakers on.

That's all you need to do to join us.

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