Preparation for the Spiritual Life
With Barbara Hebert and Jayne Fleener
4th Saturday of the month, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. CT
Join at any time!
Join us as we explore the teachings of Clara Codd’s The Technique of the Spiritual Life through a course created for the Online School of Theosophy by Pablo Sender. In these sessions, we will delve into preparing for the higher spiritual path, focusing on the development of willpower and the disciplined training of the body, emotions, and mind. Each unit includes additional materials and practical exercises to help students integrate the course teachings into their daily lives.
To get the most out of this group, we recommend signing up for the Online School of Theosophy. Registration is free and easy. Once you have your login and password, enroll in the course "Preparation for the Spiritual Life—A Practical Approach." There, you will find all the resources listed below and more. If you’re unable to do the additional reading, we encourage you to watch the videos before each meeting.
September 27, 2025
Unit 1: Introduction to the Spiritual Life (video)
Additional Readings: The Technique of the Spiritual Life Study Course (Lessons 1-2) and Wiki article "Ego"
October 25, 2025
Unit 2: Development of the Will, Part I (video)
Additional Readings: The Technique of the Spiritual Life Study Course (Lesson 3)
November 22, 2025
Continue Unit 2: Development of the Will, Part II
Additional Readings: Wiki Article "Will" and "Development of the Will" by Franz Hartmann
December 27, 2025
Experiential practice from Lessons 1-3
January 24, 2026
Unit 3: Training the Body (video)
Additional Readings: The Technique of the Spiritual Life Study Course (Lesson 4)
February 28, 2026
Unit 4: Training the Emotions (video)
Additional Readings: "Emotion, Intellect and Spirituality" by Annie Besant
March 28, 2026
Unit 5: Training the Mind (video)
April 25, 2026
Unit 6: The Ego (video)
May 23, 2026
Wrap-Up. Discussion of all aspects of the course.
Facilitators
Barbara Hebert, Ph.D., is a third-generation Theosophist who has been involved in local, regional, and national offices throughout her years of membership, including two terms as the National President of the Theosophical Society in America. She has also had a long career as a mental health practitioner and educator.
Jayne Fleener, Ph.D., is a career educator, scholar and futurist. She is currently Dean and Professor Emerita at North Carolina State University. Her recent book Learning and Leading in an Age of Transformation is published in the Living in an Age of Transformation series where she serves as co-editor. Personal website: https://blockchaineducation.info/
Program Format
This is a live, interactive online program. This program will not be recorded.
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