TheTheosophical
Society in Detroit
Chartered in 1916 as a Branch of the Theosophical Society of
America
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SPECIAL EVENTS, CLASSES AND PROGRAMS
The Flowering Tree Lodge Debbie Mast is co-leader of the Flowering Tree Lodge in Michigan and the founder of the Women’s Hoop, a ceremonial group for women, now in its sixteenth year. Her work is inspired by her vision of women and men working together to re-create the world. The Flowering Tree Lodge is a teaching lodge of The Sweet Medicine Sun Dance tradition. This tradition was founded in 1250 B.C. by medicine women and men from tribes across the Americas. Calling themselves Twisted Hairs, they braided together knowledge that works from every direction on the Wheel of Life. Over time they developed tremendous amounts of knowledge about energy, ceremonial alchemy, healing techniques, communication with nature and controlled dreaming. The Twisted Hairs opened their teachings to non-natives in the 1970’s. The local Sweet Medicine community gathers to learn and share together, as they reach for their highest potential. This group meets at our building several times throughout the year. Extensive information, including fees and charges, introductory meetings and associated study groups is available at www.floweringtreelodge.net. People interested in learning more about the Sweet Medicine tradition are invited to come to monthly open houses held March-September. These include a sweat lodge ceremony. Pre-registration is required. Contact Debbie Mast (248) 414-5376, for details. Order of International Co-Freemasonry, Le Droit Humain (Pre-registration required) Open to both men and women, the focus is on the spiritual aspect of Freemasonry. Rituals, ceremonies, symbols, and myth are used to depict universal truths, and to help members understand where they have come from, who they are now, and where they are going. In this new millennium, the Order has a special contribution to make to both the individual and society. Its openness to women, and its emphasis on basic human rights, tolerance, and understanding for all people and all religious views, make it an important vehicle for men and women to work together in a spirit of equality and mutual respect for the betterment of the world. Basic qualifications include: at least 21 years old; "free," not bound to a particular set of beliefs, but open to growing and learning; striving to live a life of self-improvement and service. This group meets
monthly at our building. For further information, including how to apply for
membership, contact Mary Jo Kokochak,
Did you know? Many programs are offered at no charge or for a small fee at the Theosophical Society in America ♦ National Center Programs 1926 North Main Street, Wheaton, Illinois For details please call (630) 668-1571
Books - Books - Books Click here for the Olcott Institute Suggested Reading ListDid you know? Books are sold to members just above cost! Below is a sample of some of the books we offer at the Theosophical Society in Detroit. Books by and about Helena Petrovna Blavatsky
Publishers
Theosophy has been called the Wisdom Religion. The word stems from the Greek words “theos” (God) and “Sophia” (Wisdom) and refers to the “Wisdom of the Gods”. In the 19th century Helena Blavatsky’s work, with the help of others, was to reveal a portion of this wisdom tradition to the world. Our First Friday programs will focus on the themes in theosophy. Through the exploration of one theme per month, we offer you the opportunity to gain greater depth about the wisdom tradition. The Theosophical Society maintains the right of individual freedom of thought for every member. Those who join the Society are not asked to give up the teachings of their own faiths. No doctrine, no opinion, by whomsoever taught or held, is in any way binding on any member of the Society, and no teacher or writer has authority to impose opinions on others. All members are urged to defend and act upon these fundamental principles and also fearlessly to exercise their own right of liberty of thought and of expression within the limits of courtesy and consideration for others.
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