Theosophical Society in Detroit

Meetings will be held online through zoom as noted.

Refer to the newsletter for detailed information. 

 $5 suggested donation is much appreciated.

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April 22, 2022

IN-PERSON

 

Documentary viewing followed by discussion

Facilitated by Kate Gould

 

This film tells the story of Laïla Del Monte, a world-famous animal communicator. Animal communication is the ability to understand what the animal feels using intuition and empathy. This phenomenon, born in the USA, is now spreading to Europe. Quite a few certitudes are being questioned and just as the latest discoveries in ethology show, the frontier between Man and Animal is becoming thinner.

 

Through a series of encounters with specialists, Laïla shows that animals feel a wide range of emotions and that they do, in fact, have a conscience. This is a unique testimony, which broadens the way we look at animals and invites us to undertake the very same journey within our inner selves.

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April 29, 2022

ONLINE

 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81406712883?pwd=Sml5NTk4Tm1ueTJFcXFWamtDZEY0Zz09

 

Chinese Philosophy and the I Ching 

Presentation by Daya Kujansuu

 

This presentation will include an overview of Chinese philosophies with an emphasis on Taoism. It will conclude with key points from Carl Jung's forward to The Wilhelm/Baynes English translation of the I-Ching. What's the difference between synchronicity, chance, and statistical probability? Daya has studied and taught yoga, metaphysics, astrology, and Kabbalah for over 40 years.

 

May 6, 2022

ONLINE

White Lotus Day 

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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86015730684?pwd=djJCYTd6bmNzODQ1WXFZVGQzTkh3dz09

 

White Lotus Day, May 8, is a Theosophical celebration and commemoration of the life and death of Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, a co-founder of the Theosophical Society who played an integral role in its birth and development.

 

When asked how we, theosophists, could remember her, HPB included the following in her last Will and Testament:

 

“I desire that yearly, on the anniversary of my death some of my friends should assemble at the Headquarters of the Theosophical Society and read a chapter of Edwin Arnold’s Light of Asia and Bhagavad Gita.”

 

In addition to viewing a part of a lecture related to White Lotus Day, we will take part in the meditative reading of these beautiful texts as HPB wished.

 

May 13

ONLINE

Presentation by Hartmut Segolla

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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87968256002?pwd=ZmMyYng1S1dUeFEwcE90Ti8zRGQ2dz09

 

The Kindness of All Beings 

 

To overcome a sense of fear, alienation, and loneliness, it is helpful to consider the benefits we receive from others and when we do so we may be surprised to find how many people have done things that are helpful to us. 

 

Don't know if you want to add the next sentence (who knows what is happening by May?)  

 

At a time of war and people going back into their corners and arming themselves, it is all the more important to focus on what actually holds our lives together 

 

Hartmut studied Tibetan Buddhism with Gelek Rimpoche and other Tibetan teachers for over 30 years and is a Jewel Heart instructor. He has been working as Program Director of Jewel Heart since 2002. In 2011 he co-founded the Jewel Heart Bloomfield Hills Chapter, offering regular meditation - and Buddhist classes throughout the year. 

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May 20

ONLINE

Points to Ponder with Daya Kujansuu

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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85082600822?pwd=dWFVRnpxQUdFVGJzNVZMRmxiK3B5QT09

 

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May 27

IN-PERSON

 

Guidelines for Entering the Spiritual Path 

Presentation by Mary Jo Kokochak

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“Light on the Path” is a classic of spiritual literature. A book to be studied with intuition is a guide for walking the path to enlightenment.  Join us as we uncover the work we must do on our psychological nature, and explore the instructions it gives us for discovering the Sacred Way.

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Mary Jo Kokochak has served as a librarian at the Headquarters of the Theosophical Society in America in Wheaton, IL and at the Krotona Institute of Theosophy in Ojai, CA.