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The Theosophical Society in America
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The Theosophical Society in Phoenix
http://www.phoenixtheosophical.org/

“TRANSFORMING SUFFERING THROUGH THE WISDOM OF OUR WOUNDED HEART"
Adriana Cavina
March 25th, 2pm at VISION Quest Book Store
2225 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, Arizona

Through the many stories of our lives we all experience many losses and the painful emotions of grief, fear, anger, shame, guilt, despair. Society and religions often shy away from addressing both the light and shadows that characterize human life. Emotional suffering takes many faces; we will follow the guidance of authors and seekers who have showed us that we can learn how to avoid suppressing the pain and instead use those same emotions as wisdom guides to help us grow spiritually stronger and more compassionate and caring towards ourselves and others.

Adriana Cavina, DMin, MA, MDiv, is an Italian born author, lecturer and educator. Currently, she directs the Spiritual Care Services and the Clinical Pastoral Education program at Banner Good Samaritan, a large Level 1 Trauma medical center in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. A veritable spiritual seeker, for 30 years she has studied and practiced meditation and analytical inquiry in the mystical and esoteric paths of Christianity, Buddhism and Sufism. A trained spiritual director, she brings her experience with human suffering, death and dying to help others live their lives with wisdom and compassion. 

 

 

THE HABIT OF DYING
Tim Boyd, President of The Theosophical Society in America
April 29th, 2pm at VISION Quest Book Store
2225 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, Arizona

A central fact of life is that all living things experience death. For the reincarnating being, the experience of death is something that has been repeated countless times. Why then is this common experience so widely misunderstood and feared? The wisdom traditions of the world have long taught means for transforming the ordinary experience of dying into an extraordinary catalyst for spiritual growth. In this talk we will discuss the nature of death and some of the teachings for "practicing dying" while still alive.

Tim Boyd is the President of the Theosophical Society in America. He co-produced, narrated and conducted interviews for the Eternal Quest radio series, broadcast on stations in the U.S and Canada. Tim is a founding member of a spiritual community that was active for more than 25 years. It was situated in Chicago’s inner city in what had been a deteriorating urban area. The group worked with at-risk youth, established organic food gardens on vacant lots, purchased and renovated numerous buildings in the area, and placed beehives on the roofs of buildings. Tim has lectured and conducted workshops throughout the U.S and in Asia. He is also the past President of the Theosophical Order of Service, the service arm of the Theosophical Society.  

For more information: send email to phxtheos@aol.com 

Please note: The opinions of the speakers on these programs do not necessarily represent the views of the Theosophical Society in Phoenix or the Theosophical Society in America. 

Members' Meeting Schedule for 1st & 3rd Sundays

REVISED SCHEDULE TO BE UPLOADED SHORTLY 

1:30 p.m. Our 30-minutes of Introductory Study is to complete: The One True Adventure: Theosophy and the Quest for Meaning by Joy Mills.

2:00 – 3:30 Fall members' study covers the basics with Short Subjects and our Overall Theme: “Growing in Our Understanding of the Major Themes in Theosophy.”

Most of the members' meeting discussions are designed to enhance the themes presented in the Introductory Study of the Mills book (mentioned above), and more importantly, to introduce important Theosophical subjects to new members; and, to review them with long-time members.

If you are interested in considering joining our study group, we invite you to visit three meetings before we ask that you officially join. For meeting location, please call: 602-954-8525.

Oct 16 Introduction: “Transformation—the Solution” Mills, p.275
Discussion: Review of the “Three Fundamental Propositions”—especially the second one which will fit with the Mills chapter for this meeting.
Theosophical Order of Service (TOS) Project Discussion

Oct. 30 Introduction: “The Importance of Questioning” Mills, p. 286
Discussion: Coming Up with Questions to go in the “Question Box” for our next meeting. (There will be some sample ones to get us started) This activity is to pose questions that an inquirer may ask – one who is new to Theosophy, or not. Such as “Do you have to be a vegetarian to be a Theosophist?” or “Do you have to believe in reincarnation to be a member?” or “Does Theosophy provide a path to enlightenment?” More explanation of this activity will be part of this meeting so that we are prepared for the discussion at the next meeting.
Completion of TOS Project Discussion

Nov 6 Introduction: “The Mystic Vision and Human Transformation” Discussion: “Three Minute Questions”

Nov 13 Public Lecture: “The Divine Proportion” by Miles Standish (see above)

Nov 20 MEMBERS' MEETING ONLY

Dec 4 Introduction: “Seek Out the Way” Mills, p. 307
Discussion: “Plato and Myths”

Dec 18 Introduction: “Crossing Thresholds on the Inward Journey” Mills, p. 315.
Winter Solstice Meeting & Annual Pot Luck  (Members Only)

The public is invited to visit three member meetings before we ask that you officially join.
Call 602-954-8525 OR 480-502-9352 for further information.

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