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Leeds Theosophical Society
Promoting understanding and respect for spiritual lifestyles in the Leeds Area
A branch of the Theosophical Society in England (www.theosoc.org.uk)

Programme of Meetings
 

All Sunday Lectures are Free of Charge and commence at 2.30 pm

and held at 12 Queens Square, Leeds LS2 8AJ see map

 
2012.

 

Sunday 22th January 2012 - 2:30 pm
Theosophy and the Limits of Knowledge
Christian Bodhi (London)

[Christian Bodhi] Can Theosophy answer the greatest unanswered philosophical questions? This talk will examine the nature of reality from a spiritual perspective. We will engage big philosophical questions head on: is there God? What is matter? What is the nature of ethics and free will? and How do we acquire knowledge? Touching some intellectual limits we will contemplate what the spiritual outlook truly is.
Christian Bodhi is a theosophical writer and lecturer. He has formal education both in philosophy and science. Professionally he works in creative media. At present he is the editor of the Theosophy Ezine - electronic magazine distributed around the world.

Sunday 12th February 2012 - 2:30 pm
'Maya: The Great Illusion'
Gary Kidgell (Dundee)

[Gary Kidgell] This talk considers the factor of Maya at both cosmological and personal levels.  The underlying nature of Maya and its associated effects are outlined as a means of offering insight into what Madame Blavatsky described as a ‘magic lantern show’.

Gary Kidgell is a member of Dundee Theosophical Society, the Organising Secretary of the Theosophical Society in Scotland and a National Lecturer for the Theosophical Society in England. Gary is a practitioner of Esoteric Astrology and a student of esotericism for a number of years. Details: www.soul-centred-astrology.com

Sunday 19th February 2012 - 2:30 pm
'How to Be a Complete Succeess at Failure'
Timothy J Wyatt (Bradford)

[Tomothy J Wyatt]

Timothy J Wyatt, is an author, freelance writer, journalist and broadcaster who has been exploring mysticism since the 1970s. Timothy is a member of Bradford Theosophical Society and a National Lecturer for the Theosophical Society in England.

Sunday 1th April 2012 - 2:30 pm
'Shinto: A Celebration of Life'
Dr Aidan Rankin (London)

[Aidan Rankin] Shinto is a gentle but powerful and enduring spiritual pathway reconnecting humanity with 'Great Nature' and affirming all aspects of life. Structured around ritual cleansing, Shinto contains no concept of sin. It reveres ancestors, but thinks little about afterlife, asking us to live in - and improve - the present. Shinto is an unbroken indigenous path that now reaches beyond its native Japan. It has special relevance to us as we seek a more balanced and fulfilled way of life.

Dr Aidan Rankin is a writer and researcher on spiritual and esoteric matters. Dr Rankin is a member of the Theosophical Society, lives in London and is on the National Council of the Theosophical Society in England.

Sunday 10th June 2012 - 2:30 pm
'Pythagoras and Orpheus: Greek Philosophers'
Bhupendra Vora (London)

[Bhupendra Vora] Pythagoras is credited with the basics of the Western philosophical system. He was influenced by the teachings of Orpheus. The Mystery School of Pythagoras was famous for the esoteric teachings it gave to candidates and the discipline it expected from them. The teachings of Pythagoras as regards the preparatory path bear great resemblance to that of spiritual teachings of India. The School of Pythagoras and its teachings as well as the principles enunciated by Orpheus that were at the core of these teachings is the subject of this talk.

Bhupendra is currently a member of the General Council of the International Theosophical Society at Adyar, India. He has been writing regularly for ‘The Theosophist’ magazine and also for Theosophical Journals around the world. Bhupendra is the author of ‘Healing the Planet’, showcasing a collection of his talks and articles. Bhupendra gave the prestigious Blavatsky Lecture, 'The Bodhisattva Path' at the Theosophical Summer School in 2011 at Bristol University. He is a very popular speaker having given lectures all over the world.

Sunday 14th October 2012 - 2:30 pm
'The Matrix'
by Ron Wallwork (London)


[Ron Wallwork] A Theosophical/ Gnostic Perspective. Illustrated Lecture.

Ron Wallwork is an architect, Gnostic and the President of the Blavatsky Lodge and a Director of the Gnostic Centre of the Theosophical Society in England and a National Lecturer for the Theosophical Society in England.
Bradford Theosphical Society also hold regular lecture meetings on Saturday afternoons - details may be found on their website:
www.ts-bradford.org.uk/

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