Theos-Talk Archives (June 2006 Message tt00118)

Hello everyone,

I wanted to make one quick correction to the schedule, as many guests
have come to the room looking for psychic readings.In the following
message, "Readings," means that members are welcome to read in a
conference setting and perhaps even read to each other in conversation
(since the mic is open for such things), and not that there are people
doing psychic readings in the group.  Though it is true that people
who do readings may show up.

all the best,
Truth Collins

--- In theos-talk@yahoogroups.com, Bill Meredith <meredith_bill@...>
wrote:
>
> 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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> 
> 
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