Monday, 27 August 2012
Friday, 24 August 2012
Wednesday, 15 August 2012
Initiation & the Path of Return
Initiation & the Path of Return
with Dr. David Shoemaker
Saturday, October 20th, 2:30pm
Cost: $15 (this is a non-profit event; door fees go toward covering travelling expenses, etc)
Cost: $15 (this is a non-profit event; door fees go toward covering travelling expenses, etc)
At: Trinity St. Paul's, 427 Bloor St. West, Toronto (basement, in the "Rainbow Room")
Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law.
In this entertaining presentation, Dr. Shoemaker will show how the Trumps of the Thoth Tarot illustrate the various tasks, challenges and transformative processes awaiting the aspirant on the path toward awakened spiritual consciousness, known in Thelemic tradition as the Knowledge and Conversation of the Holy Guardian Angel. He will then discuss the Adept’s journey toward the inevitable ordeal of the “Abyss”.
Dr. Shoemaker will also present a brief overview of the life and legacy of Soror Meral (Phyllis Seckler), whose writings he has recently co-edited. A limited number of copies of Seckler's books will be available for sale and signing.
About the Lecturer:
Dr. David Shoemaker is a clinical psychologist in private practice, specializing in Jungian and transpersonal psychotherapy. David is the Chancellor of the College of Thelema of Northern California, and the Prolocutor of its initiatory Order, the Temple of the Silver Star. He has also been a member of O.T.O. and an initiate of A.’.A.’. since 1993.
He is Past Master of 418 Lodge, O.T.O., having succeeded Soror Meral (Phyllis Seckler), his friend and teacher. He also serves as a consecrated Bishop of Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica and as a Sovereign Grand Inspector General of O.T.O. David is the founding President of the O.T.O. Psychology Guild, and a frequent speaker at national and regional O.T.O. events.
David is a co-editor of the journals Neshamah (Psychology Guild) and Cheth (418 Lodge). In addition to his essays in these publications, his writings have been published in the journals Mezlim and Black Pearl, and his chapter on Kabbalistic Psychology was included in the Instructor’s Manual of Fadiman and Frager’s Personality and Personal Growth, an undergraduate psychology textbook. He was the compiler of the COTNC publication, Jane Wolfe: The Cefalu Diaries 1920-1923, and a co-editor of the COTNC/Teitan Press publication, Phyllis Seckler (Soror Meral): The Thoth Tarot, Astrology, & Other Selected Writings, and The Kabbalah, Magick, and Thelema. Selected Writings Volume II. His instructional “Living Thelema” segments are heard monthly on the Speech in the Silence podcast.
In addition to his work in magick and psychology, David is a composer and musician. He lives in Sacramento, California, with his wife and his son. David can be reached through his personal website, www.livingthelema.com, or via the COTNC website: www.cotnorcal.org.
He is Past Master of 418 Lodge, O.T.O., having succeeded Soror Meral (Phyllis Seckler), his friend and teacher. He also serves as a consecrated Bishop of Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica and as a Sovereign Grand Inspector General of O.T.O. David is the founding President of the O.T.O. Psychology Guild, and a frequent speaker at national and regional O.T.O. events.
David is a co-editor of the journals Neshamah (Psychology Guild) and Cheth (418 Lodge). In addition to his essays in these publications, his writings have been published in the journals Mezlim and Black Pearl, and his chapter on Kabbalistic Psychology was included in the Instructor’s Manual of Fadiman and Frager’s Personality and Personal Growth, an undergraduate psychology textbook. He was the compiler of the COTNC publication, Jane Wolfe: The Cefalu Diaries 1920-1923, and a co-editor of the COTNC/Teitan Press publication, Phyllis Seckler (Soror Meral): The Thoth Tarot, Astrology, & Other Selected Writings, and The Kabbalah, Magick, and Thelema. Selected Writings Volume II. His instructional “Living Thelema” segments are heard monthly on the Speech in the Silence podcast.
In addition to his work in magick and psychology, David is a composer and musician. He lives in Sacramento, California, with his wife and his son. David can be reached through his personal website, www.livingthelema.com, or via the COTNC website: www.cotnorcal.org.
Love is the law, love under will.
777
Lucifer: Father of Lies or Bringer of Light
Lucifer: Father of Lies or Bringer of Light
Sunday, August 26th, 6:30pm
At: The World’s Biggest Bookstore, 20 Edward St (in the Boardroom on the 2nd floor)
At: The World’s Biggest Bookstore, 20 Edward St (in the Boardroom on the 2nd floor)
Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.
Practicing Luciferian Jeremy Crow will be giving a talk on the subject of Luciferianism: What is it? Is it the same as Satanism? What are its gnostic roots? What role does Lucifer play in it? And what implications does it have for philosophy & Magick? Jeremy will clear away the clouds that commonly shroud this commonly misunderstood philosophy.
Love is the law, love under will.
777
Tuesday, 14 August 2012
Thelema & Education
Thelema & EducationMonday, August 20th, 7:30pm
At: The World’s Biggest Bookstore, 20 Edward St (in the Boardroom on the 2nd floor)
At: The World’s Biggest Bookstore, 20 Edward St (in the Boardroom on the 2nd floor)
Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.
Ryan Adam Murray will be giving a talk focusing on the subject of education. This talk will focus on the importance of education in Thelema, and on Thelemic implications for society and its systems of education.
Love is the law, love under will.
777
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