Study Groups – Fall 2024

 

Classes Summer 2019

UPDATED GROUP SCHEDULES as of September 22, 2024**

Check each group listed below for status and meeting times.

 

 

WEDNESDAY- NEW GROUP

Exploring the Path of Self-Unfoldment: A Theosophical Approach*

Time:   5:30 pm – 7:00 pm,

Location:   Besant Lodge, Parma, and/or by virtual meeting (if interested please contact the facilitator- see below)

NOTE- this group will meet on the first and third Wednesday evening of each month (twice a month). The group will meet for the first time on October 2, and again on October 16. 

Participants of this group will explore the Occult teaching that mankind is evolving in long-term cycles along with all other life forms in the universe. The Ancient Wisdom tells us that our Eternal-Spiritual nature uses a vehicle (the body and personality) during periods of temporary Earth life, and that we must learn to allow this Spiritual nature to predominate (raise our consciousness). The teachings tell us that our Spiritual nature is to use the vehicle as an instrument in alignment with the Universal Laws, otherwise we suffer. As we begin to raise our consciousness, we can begin a deliberate process of self-unfoldment toward self-realization and the realization of the unity of all life.

The group will use the following two books for their journey of self-exploration:

Self-Culture in the Light of the Ancient Wisdom (I. K. Taimni)

The Pinnacle of Indian Thought (Ernest Wood)

Each session involves reading and discussion. The participants are encouraged to apply the material to their daily lives through observance and introspection. Each meeting begins with time for sharing personal discoveries from individual work between meetings (for those who choose to share).

Facilitators: Tammy Stefan Shaffer 216-645-1225

Ongoing study group. All are welcome.

 

 

THURSDAY

A Journey in Search of Truth with the Teaching of Joel Goldsmith*

Time:   10:00 am – noon

NOTE- this group meets every Thursday. 

Using books by Joel Goldsmith, this class pursues the unfolding of Divine Consciousness and a greater realization of Truth.  

Currently Reading:   Awakening Mystical Consciousness 

Facilitators: Joy McKee 216-534-7358;  Linda Walker 440-715-3796

Ongoing class. All are welcome.

 

SATURDAY- New Group 

Core Theosophy Deep Dive Sessions*

Time:   Noon – 2:00 pm

NOTE- this group will meet on the third Saturday of each month following the Open Library session (once a month). 

Come explore the foundational eastern philosophies that the Theosophical teachings are based on. Meet like-minded members and share your interests of this vast subject while enjoying coffee and doughnuts.

These Saturday sessions will follow the format below:
– Viewing of a 45 – 75-minute Theosophical Society lecture video
– A discussion prompted by the video.

The videos and discussions will be directed towards the following core theosophy subjects: The Rig Veda, The Upanishads, Plato, Bhagavad Gita, Madame Blavatsky, Kali Yuga, Lord Buddha, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Eclectic Theosophical System, Adi Shankaracharya.

CURRENT SERIES BEGINNING IN OCTOBER- “An Evolving Cosmos”

Facilitator: David Moore

A six week study group. All are welcome.

 


* All classes are by donation (suggested $5.00) unless otherwise stated.  All donations are welcome.

** The opinions and statements made by all facilitators do not necessarily reflect the opinions and beliefs of The Theosophical Society in America or its members. Please contact the facilitators with questions.