Programs at National Center
1926 North Main Street
Wheaton, IL
phone: 630-668-1571
fax: 630-668-4976
e-mail: info@theosophical.org
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Summer 2008 Programs
NOTE: All Thursday evening programs now begin at 7:00 p.m. (NOT 7:30 p.m.)
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122ND SUMMER NATIONAL GATHERING
Understanding Ourselves in the Cosmos
July 25 - 29
Study Extension July 30 -31
SUMMER NATIONAL GATHERING PUBLIC TALKS
During the Summer National Gathering, which takes place from Friday, July 25, through Thursday, July 31, there will be three very special talks that are open to the public:
--- Ravi Ravindra, PhD, will present Human Being as the Intersection of the Inner and Outer World on Saturday, July 26, 9:15 am.
--- Amit Goswami will present God is Not Dead onSaturday, July 26, 4:00 pm.
--- Joy Mills will present Theosophy and the Quest for Meaning on Sunday, July 27, 2:00 pm.
There will be a book signing after the program of her new book, The One True Adventure.
Each talk will cost $10. It is free to those who are attending the Summer National Gathering.
For more information or to register call 630-668-1571, ext. 320.
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September 6, 2008 Saturday 11am – 6pm |
Celebrating Spiritual Harmony & Healing
Presentations, speakers, exhibitors, and activities include:
| Tim Boyd | Our Thirst for Meaning |
| Dr. Sue Brown | Integrating the Seismic Events of Your Life |
| Ruben Cabigting | The Chakras and Kundalini Revealed |
| John Cianciosi | Meditation: It’s Not What You Think |
| Ben Furman | Spring Forest Qigong |
| Dave Gunning | Love & Romance in Astrology Chart Comparison |
| Jack Hatfield | Mindfulness Meditation |
| Marilyn Johnston | Therapeutic Touch Mini-workshop |
| Rachel Madorsky | Learn to Create Your Own Healing Techniques |
| Rose Mattax | The Energy Spa-aaaah |
| Clar & Gigi Monaco | Sandalwood Sitar Music Ensemble |
| Margaret McKenzie | Kido Chanting |
| Pamela Myers | Fall Into Ayurveda: Natural Guidelines for Managing Your Health |
| Renee Luana Page & the HULAGANS | Authentic Hawaiian Dances (+ basic Hula instruction) |
| John Robertson | An Introduction to Chinese Health Balls |
| Renee Ryan | Tai Ji |
| Karen Tlusty | Drumming Circle |
| Atala Dorothy Toy | Walking the Labyrinth at High Noon |
| Lydia Van den Broeck | Master Your Energy, Master Your Life |
Juliana Cesano & Dan Smolla |
Just another Bird (folk music) |
Walk the labyrinth, enjoy vegetarian food, visit Quest Book Shop,
browse the exhibits, shop the craft vendors, explore the Olcott Library,
listen to live music, attend presentations throughout the afternoon,
join the Theosophical Society, sign up for Fall programs, and relax with friends.
Free admission, $5 parking
Theosophical Saturdays, starting September 13, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
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A program designed to provide an education in Theosophy and its relationship to philosophy, science, religion, and the arts, including its integration into daily life, deepening an understanding of our place in the world as spiritual beings. By the end of the 34-week season, students will present a project of their choosing, i.e., an article, a lecture, a film, or even a painting, an expression based in the student’s particular interests. Class Format
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Sundays, 11:00 a.m.
Meditation Group
Each week a topic related to meditation wil be presented and discussed, followed by a brief, guided meditation, leading into a longer silent group meditation. Instruction will be provided for beginners, but practitioners of all levels are encouraged to share their path of meditation.
Jim Bosco has been a student of Theosophy and meditation for over 35 years, and has studied at the Himalayan Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy and the Temple of Kriya Yoga.
No charge
Sundays, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
The Wisdom
of the
Advaita Teachers
This is a course of practical work toward learning how to stand in higher consciousness. In The Voice of the Silence, H. P. Blavatsky tells us WHO we are and WHAT we must do to realize who we are. Sri Ramana Maharshi and Nisargadatta Maharaj tell us HOW TO do this by giving psychological self-awareness exercises. Each week we select an exercise to work on during the week. We share our self-observations at the following meeting. One may join the course anytime. The text is Talks with Ramana Maharshi: On Realizing Abiding Peace and Happiness.
Facilitators: Sy Ginsburg, a past president of the Miami, Florida, TSA, who met Nisargadatta in India in 1979 and 1981; Jon Knebel, a student of Theosophy; and Pam King, a student of Nisargadatta's wisdom.
Suggested donation each class: $5
Tuesdays, 7:00- 8:30 p.m., thru July 22
Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga increases health, vitality, and self-awareness. Postures, pranayama, relaxation, and meditation will be included.
Christine Cipra’s teacher certification is from the Vivekananda Ashram in Bangalore, India.
$13 per class
Wednesdays, noon – 1p.m.
How to Have Twice the Energy through Qigong & Tai Ji
Qigong and Tai Ji are ancient forms of meditative movement based on Chinese traditional medicine using the mind and body to harmonize energy. These movements aid your immune system, improve mental clarity and mood, boost physical energy, and relieve stress.
Renee Ryan has practiced the healing arts for 25 years and studied Qigong and Tai Ji in the United States, China, and Korea.
No charge during the summer. Bring canned goods/paper products for a local food pantry.
Wednesdays 7 pm
Theosophical Study Group
A Theosophical Study Group will read together from selected Theosophical works in a format designed to encourage discussion and research.
Discussion is in the Olcott Library; call 630-668-1571, ext.304 for more information or visit http://library.theosophical.org/TSstudy.html
A Voluntary Simplicity group meets from 7- 9 p.m. on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Go to www.vschicagowestsuburban.org
No charge.
Ongoing. Friday evenings from 7:15 to 8:30.
Tai Chi Chuan
The focus will be on the meditative and health aspects of Tai Chi Chuan.
Teacher Ben Furman has over 20 years of experience in martial arts. He has studied Tai Chi Chuan with several 1st and 2nd generation students of Professor Cheng Man-Ching. All levels are welcome.
NEW!! After Tai Chi, students and the Theosophical Society staff are invited to stay for a social hour and viewing of a Theosophically based DVD.
Cost is $10 per class, $9 for members.
Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., thru July 19
Hatha Yoga
Relax your body, mind, and spirit while you enjoy the extraordinary health benefits of yoga. The class includes poses, breath work, and meditation designed to help the body rejuvenate and strengthen itself.
Ellen Duff is a graduate of the White Lotus Foundation teacher training.
$11 per class
Olcott Art Gallery
During January – March Christine Milostan, who paints in acrylic and in watercolor, will be showing her colorful work. During April – June photographs and objects of a conceptual nature created by Chicago Art Institute graduate Jacob Goudreault will be displayed.
Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – noon, 1:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
(September – May)
Sunday & Monday - Closed
Quest Book Shop hours: Monday – Friday 10-8; Saturday 10-5; Sunday 1-5
Phone: 630-665-0123
Rare and Used Books for Sale
Please add $4.00 per book for shipping.
Guide Book for Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Hubbard, Elbert.
Wm. H. Wise & Company, NY, 1926. Hardcover. 1st ed. Book Condition: Very good. Old-time celebrities; one biography per page. Corresponding to "Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great" by the same author." 203 pp. $10.00
The Yosemite, Muir, John.
Century Co., NY, 1912. Hardcover. 1st ed. Book condition: Very worn covers, ex-library, front cover slightly detached from spine, first few pages slightly detached from spine, internally very good, 2 maps tipped in, one map has slight tear. Original green cloth hardcover with gold spine print and vignette and cover image of reflected mountain and lake in gold, purple and cream. 284 pp. $35.00
Ghosts Helpful and Harmful, O'Donnell, Elliott.
William Rider, London, 1924. Hardcover. 1st ed. 1st printing. Book condition: Very good, no dust jacket. Hand-written address and date in pen on inside of front cover. 260 pp. $40.00
The Mediumship of Jack Webber, Edwards, Harry.
Rider & Co, London, 1953. Hardcover. 3rd printing. Book condition: Very good, original dark green cloth. B&W photographs. 119 pp. $35.00
The Soul of a People, Fielding, H.
Macmillan, London, 1899. Hardcover. 3rd ed. Book condition: Good +. Original navy blue cloth covers with engraved gilt peacock and wide decorative red border. 6 page adverts at rear. Bumped and rubbed. Rough-cut edges. Ex-library. 350 pp. $35.00
The Inner Discipline, Baudouin, Charles, and Lestchinsky, A., translated from the French by Eden & Cedar Paul.
George Allen & Unwin Ltd, London, 1924. Hardcover. 1st ed. Book condition: Very good +. 229 pp. $22.00
Black America, Nearing, Scott.
The Vanguard Press, NY, 1929. Hardcover. 1st ed. 1st printing. Book condition: Fair. Binding for back cover is becoming loose. Bound in beige linen with black-stamping to the spine and brown zig-zag stamping to the front and rear boards. The tops of the leaves are stained black and the fore-edge of text block is handsomely rough cut. Illustrated throughout with black-and-white photographs. Ex-library; some ex-library marks on spine and inside of back cover. 275 pp. $70.00
The Rays and the Initiations, Bailey, Alice.
Lucis Publishing Company, NY, 1960. Hardcover. Book condition: Fine. Tight binding and clean pages. Only markings: quarter-inch price # in blue pen upper right corner first blank page. Ex-library. 769 pp. $50.00
Man : A Brief Interpretation of Man’s Creation, His Psychology and His Destiny, with Suggestions on the Practical Application of Psychic Laws, Gard, Horatio V.
Golden Rule Magazine, Chicago, 1927. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very good. No Jacket. Nice clean copy. Old bookstore label, ¼ inch by 1 inch on bottom right corner of inside front cover. 356 pp. $22.00
Apollonius of Tyana: Founder of Christianity, Winston, Alice.
Vantage Press, NY, 1954. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very good. Blue cloth boards with gilt lettering. Dust jacket is bright, small tears. 125 pp. $25.00
Contact Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library at 630-668-1571 ext. 304, or library@theosophical.org, to purchase any of these more collectible items from our Rare and Used Book Sale.