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A study and meditative inquiry focusing on the theosophical classic by Mabel Collins, Light on the Path, together with At the Feet of the Master and The Voice of the Silence. At times provocative and paradoxical, yet profoundly liberating, Light on the Path teaches us to "kill out" aspects of the lower nature, desire that which is within and beyond, find the warrior within who will fight for us, and listen to the song of life.
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This course surveys current thinking about the meaning of myth, including in spiritual and Theosophical communities, together with examples of different kinds of myth and clips from recent mythological films. The hero myth, especially as interpreted in Joseph Campbell's The Hero with a Thousand Faces and its use in the Star Wars movies is emphasized.
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A presentation of the 112th Annual Meeting and Summer School of the Theosophical Society in America, examining the three objects of the Theosophical Society and their relationship to modern-day concerns. The speaker reviews the degree to which the objects are reflected in modern religion, philosophy, and science.
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Revisiting Middle-earth as a realm for personal discovery, Ellwood presents Tolkien's story as a tale of every reader's higher consciousnes, death and rebirth, and triumph over evil. He helps us to see our lives as great journeys instead of dull routines. A seminar held at the Olcott School of Theosophy at the Theosophical Society in America, Wheaton, Illinois, October 14-18, 2002.
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Invoking Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, and Sufi wisdom, the speaker shows joy to be a state of consciousness despite all conditions, happy or adverse. We can always find joy for ourselves, one precious moment at a time. Based on the speaker's book of the same title.
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An exploration of Japan's religions which include Shinto, Confucianism, Buddhist Shingon, Tendai, Pure Land, Nichiren, Zen, and the new religions. This in-depth series reveals the soul of modern Japan. A week-long course given at an Elderhostel program held by the Olcott Institute at the Theosophical Society in America in May 1998.
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Exploring current theories of myth from structuralist to psychoanalytic and archetypal, Professor Ellwood offers examples of how each theory may be applied to the Christian mythos, together with observations on both the strengths and dangers of mythic thinking. The continued appeal of myth to society, as exemplified by The Wizard of Oz, The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Star Trek, also suggests that esoteric Christianity could generate positive...
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The ancient Chinese scripture, the Tao te ching (or Daodejing) attributed to the sage Laotsu, discusses the Tao or Way down which nature and the entire universe is moving, and how to live in harmony with it rather than against it. The book's sometimes enigmatic teachings are discussed including how they might be applied to daily life. Particular attention will be given to its paradoxical teachings on leadership.
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