TS-MD: Esoteric Christianity – Part I, this Sunday, 1/29/2017, 1-3 pm

Annie Besant wrote this Theosophical classic, explaining the “Mysteries of Jesus” with references to the New Testament and Christian writers from the 1st Century AD.  We find in Mark 4:10-12 –

And when he was alone, those around him with the twelve asked him about the parables. And he said to them, ‘To you has been given the secret of the kingdom of God, but for those outside everything is in parables, so that ‘they may indeed see but not perceive…’ ‘

Besant gives keys to interpreting Gospel passages that otherwise seem obscure, confusing or even harsh.

This talk gives highlights from the book, and Part II follows on Feb 12th. Free and Open to All.

TS-MD: Library Night, Wed 1/25; Esoteric Christianity on Sunday, 1/29

tslogo-TS-MD usesBoth activities are free and open to all!

Wednesday, 6-8 pm – Come browse our eclectic library, or join in casual conversation on whatever topics participants suggest.

Sunday, 1-3 pm – Annie Besant wrote Esoteric Christianity to show the truths of the Ancient Wisdom hidden in Christian teachings, and explain why they need to be hidden. Ann Ford presents the first of two programs on this theosophical classic.

TS-MD: Magick Explained! This Sunday, 1/22, 1-3 pm with Robert Randle

me_squaredRobert Randle, ceremonial magician, writer and artist, will link the Qabbalah, the Five Elements, the Seven Hermetic Principles, the Planets and the Zodiac, Chakras and several other concepts when he teaches the basic principles of magickal theory and practices, and the real differences between White and Black Magick.

To help you begin performing your own magick right away, he will end his talk with a demonstration ritual. Anyone who wants to participate will be welcome to, and anyone who wants to abstain is free to do so as well.

This program is free and open to all, at the Theosophical Society in Maryland’s headquarters at 523 N Charles St, 2nd floor, a block south of the Washington Monument in the Mt. Vernon district.

TS-MD: Magick 101-Introduction to the Fundamentals, Sunday Jan 22nd, 1-3 pm

Robt Randle bio picOur speaker, Robert Randle, describes his talk:

“The Method of Science, the Aim of Religion”
It is a fairly commonplace mistake nowadays for all forms of ceremonial magick (and other similar occult practices) to automatically be associated with Satanism. Such was the case with the oft-misunderstood Aleister Crowley, who defined “Magick” as “the Science and Art of causing Change to occur in conformity with Will. Come learn some of the basic concepts of magickal theory and practice, and how you can apply those principles to your own life… to begin performing your own magick today!
Topics will cover (and correlate) such concepts as Qabbalah, the Five Elements, the Planets and Zodiac, the Chakras, the Alphabet of Desire, the Holy Guardian Angel (HGA), the Unconscious Mind, the Seven Hermetic Principles, the real difference between Black and White Magick, and much more. The class will culminate with applying all this knowledge to performing what is often considered the most fundamentally important first ritual for a magician to learn, the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram (LBRP). Group participation in the ritual portion of this class is encouraged, but not required.
This will be the first of two programs by Robert Randle. He is a writer, artist, and ceremonial magician living in Baltimore, MD. Currently he serves as an officer for William Blake Lodge, a local chapter of the Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.). He is the author and co-artist of the graphic novel Serial Artist and maintains a blog about his creative and magickal works at The Reliquum.com.

TS-MD: Tomorrow-“America’s Esoteric Destiny”; Jan 22nd- “Magick 101-An Introduction”

tslogo-TS-MD usesBoth programs are 1-3 pm. They are free and all are welcome.

On Jan 15th Leonard Jackson Jr. will explain what theosophists and other writers in the Ancient Wisdom tradition say about the United States’ purpose in history.

The following Sunday, Robert Randle, writer, artist, ceremonial magician and an officer in the William Blake Lodge (O.T.O.) will give the first of two talks on Magick, “The Method of Science, the Aim of Religion”. See upcoming posting for more detailed information.

TS-MD: A Theosophical View of America’s Destiny, Sunday 1/15, 1-3 pm

secret-destiny-usLeonard Jackson Jr will speak about America’s destiny, during a crucial time in our country’s history. It is the first of several talks on the subject this year.

This talk is based on the writings of Helena P. Blavatsky, co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Her Secret Doctrine states that America “whose mission and karma it is, to sow the seeds for a forthcoming, grander, and far more glorious Race than any of those we know of at present.”

What does this mean? And if true, what does it mean for the future of mankind?

This Sunday program is, as always, free and open to all.


 

TS-MD: Open Discussion tomorrow, 1-3 pm; “America’s Destiny: an Esoteric View”, next Sunday, 1/15

TS-lodge-groupAll are welcome to our monthly Open Discussion on Sunday, 1/8. In roundtable fashion, each person, who wants to, gives a 5-minute description of  a book, article, movie, etc. and the thought-provoking metaphysical concept it brings up. We all then respectfully discuss that idea, each person contributing from his/her own perspective based on experience and knowledge.

Next Sunday, 1/15, 1-3 pm is the first of a series of talks on the creation and destiny of the United States from an esoteric, theosophical view. Leonard Jackson Jr. is the speaker.

Both programs are free, and open to all.

TS-MD: Library Night this Wed. 6-8 pm; Open Discussion on Sunday, 1/8, 1-3 pm

tslogo-TS-MD usesRegular events have resumed after the holidays at our lodge, 523 N Charles St, 2nd floor, above the Grimaldi Gallery, half a block from the Walters. All are welcome – old friends and newcomers, anyone pursuing truth.

Enjoy informal conversation, meet our members, and browse our esoteric library on Wednesday evening. Parking on our block of Charles St is free after 6 pm.

On Sunday, contribute (or just listen) to a round table discussion on topics suggested by those who attend, bringing a book, article, movie review, etc. on subjects ranging from the metaphysical to the physical, from myth to reality.