Lodges & Study Centers: Central District
St. Paul Branch
contact: Judith Cilcain
phone: 651-699-7676
Phone above number for more information or to get your name on our mailing list.
The Saint Paul Theosophical Society PresentsŠ
Theosophy and World Religions
A moderated discussion led by Judie Cilcain
-Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 7:15 p.m. Sharp-
Merriam Park Library, Basement Meeting Room A/B
Corner of Marshall and Fairview
Free and Open to the Public. All are Welcome!
For more information, call 651-699-7676.
We initiated a new study this past fall, "Theosophy and World Religions," based on material received from the National Lodge of the Theosophical Society in America. Each month we will explore the growth of religion, from primal religion all the way up to the new age. The course covers the relationship of theosophy and esoteric teaching to the exoteric religions of the world. It is important to us as Theosophists to understand the world's religions and their connection to the timeless inner truths known to the wise from the beginning. We will try to look at the timeless spiritual heritage of each religion, yet also put each in context of our troubled planet and its combative cultures. Please plan to join us for these discussions.
Part 9. Vajrayana and Zen. "Vajrayana, the 'Diamond' or 'Thunderbolt' way is the Buddhism of Tibet, Mongolia, Bhutan, and Nepal, and has had influence elsewhere, especially in the Shingon denomination in Japan. Tantric-influenced and highly esoteric, it makes great use of mandalas of cosmic buddhas and bodhisattvas, powerful visualization meditations, and elaborate rituals. Zen, on the other hand, though it has some formalities, is famous for its exaltation of naturalness and simplicity."
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Judie Cilcain is a student of Theosophy and an ofÞcer of the Saint Paul Theosophical Society as well as a Deacon in the Liberal Catholic Church.
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Theosophy and World Religions
A moderated discussion led by Judie Cilcain
-Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 7:15 p.m. Sharp-
Merriam Park Library, Basement Meeting Room A/B
Corner of Marshall and Fairview
Free and Open to the Public. All are Welcome!
For more information, call 651-699-7676.
We initiated a new study this past fall, "Theosophy and World Religions," based on material received from the National Lodge of the Theosophical Society in America. Each month we will explore the growth of religion, from primal religion all the way up to the new age. The course covers the relationship of theosophy and esoteric teaching to the exoteric religions of the world. It is important to us as Theosophists to understand the world's religions and their connection to the timeless inner truths known to the wise from the beginning. We will try to look at the timeless spiritual heritage of each religion, yet also put each in context of our troubled planet and its combative cultures. Please plan to join us for these discussions.
Part 9. Vajrayana and Zen. "Vajrayana, the 'Diamond' or 'Thunderbolt' way is the Buddhism of Tibet, Mongolia, Bhutan, and Nepal, and has had influence elsewhere, especially in the Shingon denomination in Japan. Tantric-influenced and highly esoteric, it makes great use of mandalas of cosmic buddhas and bodhisattvas, powerful visualization meditations, and elaborate rituals. Zen, on the other hand, though it has some formalities, is famous for its exaltation of naturalness and simplicity."
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Judie Cilcain is a student of Theosophy and an ofÞcer of the Saint Paul Theosophical Society as well as a Deacon in the Liberal Catholic Church.
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This concludes our public and members' meetings for the season. We will resume our public study of
Theosophy and World Religions and the theosophical talks by Tony Fisichella for our members' studies in September. We look forward to seeing you after the summer break.