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FALL 2008
The Spiritual Quest: Revealing the Sacred
Patron tickets include admission to all events of the term. $250.
To order audio-recordings of these programs please contact the School
805 646 1139 or shelly@krotonaschool,org

Joy Mills
Four-Morning Inquiry
A New Vision: Hopeful Perspective on the Future
Sept 30 - Oct 3
Tues - Fri 10 - noon
From our usual way of seeing, the future may seem uncertain and
frightening. If, however, we move from our ordinary, self-centered
perspective to a new way of seeing, a different vision may emerge –
one of unitary life everywhere. As we perceive the nature of the world
through insight and intuitive awareness, we may see a view of the
future for which we are inspired to work and to help create. Donations
welcome.
Joy Mills, MA, an international lecturer for the Theosophical
Society, has held numerous positions within the Society, including
President of the American and Australian Sections; International Vice
President; Director, School of the Wisdom, Adyar, India; and Director,
Krotona School of Theosophy. She has authored and edited numerous
books, and her articles appear in theosophical journals throughout the
world. Joy is a world-renowned teacher.

Padmanabhan Krishna
Weekend Exploration
Individual, Society and Transformation
Oct 3 - 5
Fri 7:30 - 9, Sat 10 - noon, 2 – 4, Sun 10 - noon
Human society is the way it is because we are the way we are; violence
in the world reflects violence in the individual. Attempts to control
that violence through law do not eliminate the causes because
governmental controls affect only the symptoms, not the disease.
Furthermore, education as we know it does not transform consciousness;
it only transforms the ideas and concepts to which an individual
subscribes. Fundamental transformation can be done only at the level
of individual consciousness. Education that transforms must extend
beyond knowledge; it must bring wisdom. How does a human being grow in
wisdom? This series will explore the notion of education, not to
provide knowledge, but to transform. Series $35, Single session $10
Padmanabhan Krishna, PhD, retired professor of physics,
lectures internationally about the practical application of science
and spirituality. He is a prolific writer with six books and over 100
articles and research papers to his credit. Dr Krishna has been
elected as a Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences and is a Trustee
of the Krishnamurti Foundation of India. Currently he is Secretary of
the Rajghat Education Center and Director of the Krishnamurti Study
Center, both in Varanasi, India.

Padmanabhan Krishna
2-Week Series
Education, Science and Spirituality
Oct 7 – 10; Oct 14, 15, & 17
Tues - Fri 10 - noon
Science is humanity’s quest for discovering the order that manifests
in nature; spirituality is humanity’s quest for discovering order in
consciousness. The prevailing sense that science and spirituality are
antagonistic arises from the superficial meanings attributed to the
two. The resulting serious consequence in education is the notion that
one may have either a scientific or a religious mind. Is it possible
that both science and spirituality are our quest for truth, the former
for the order that manifests in nature and the latter through
discovering order in consciousness? Perhaps science and spirituality
are complementary quests for truth. This series will explore the
possibility of educating a mind that is both scientific and religious.
Series $55, week 1 $35, week 2 $25, Single Session $10
Padmanabhan Krishna, PhD, retired professor of physics,
lectures internationally about the practical application of science
and spirituality. He is a prolific writer with six books and over 100
articles and research papers to his credit. Dr Krishna has been
elected as a Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences and is a Trustee
of the Krishnamurti Foundation of India. Currently he is Secretary of
the Rajghat Education Center and Director of the Krishnamurti Study
Center, both in Varanasi, India.

Samdhong Lobsang Rinpoche
Special Event
Oct 16, Thursday
The Long Road to Now
Thurs 10 - noon
Finding Peace in a Violent World
Thurs 2 - 4pm
Venerable Professor Samdhong Lobsang Tenzin, the 5th Samdhong
Rinpoche, was specially appointed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama as
one of the deputies of the Assembly of Tibetan People’s Deputies for
the Tibetan Government in Exile. Later he was unanimously elected as
its first Chairman. A scholar, philosopher, and fully ordained
Buddhist monk, Rinpoche fled Tibet in 1959. He has served as principal
of several Tibetan Schools, including the Central Institute of Higher
Tibetan Studies in Varanasi, India. Rinpoche will offer a talk at each
session, followed by interaction and dialog with the audience.
Donations welcome.

David P Bruce
Weekend Seminar
Awakening from the Seventh Eternity
Oct 17 - 19
Fri 7:30 - 9, Sat 10 - noon, 2 - 4 , Sun 10 - noon
Mythical symbols and obscure terms of archaic origin describe
“moments” just before and after the universe awakens from a long
period of inactivity. This fascinating narrative is told in “The
Stanzas of Dzyan,” the seven mystical verses that form the basis of
the first volume of HP Blavatsky’s The Secret Doctrine. To
some extent the Stanzas may reflect the “big bang” theory of
modern science, but they also arouse profound feelings of awe and
reverence, describing the creation of the universe as a cyclical event
inseparable from the presence of consciousness. To discover the sacred
meaning within the Stanzas, participants will be encouraged to
exercise both cognitive and intuitive faculties. Series $35, Single
session $10
David P Bruce, Director of Education at the National Center of
the Theosophical Society in America, is a third generation
Theosophist. A former technical support expert, he is a third degree
black belt in the Korean martial art form of Tae Kwon Do. Also an
accomplished percussionist with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, the
America Ballet Theater, and the US Army Band, he produces educational
materials for the Theosophical Society and is a frequent presenter at
the National Center of the Theosophical Society in America.

Robert Ellwood
4-Day Course
The Quest for the Holy Grail: Myth and Meaning
Oct 21 - 24
Tues - Fri 10 - noon
No traditional tale of the Quest is better known in western
civilization than the search for the Holy Grail, the noblest adventure
of all those undertaken by knights of King Arthur’s fabled Camelot.
Said to be the vessel from which Christ drank at the Last Supper, the
Grail has taken on many levels of symbolic and spiritual meaning, and
likewise, so has its seeking. In this course we will review
traditional versions of the story, compare it to models of the heroic
journey by Joseph Campbell and others, then seek to uncover what
meaning Grail-questing could have for us. Series $35, Single session
$10
It is recommended that students read a version of the Grail story in
advance. Two suggested versions are King Arthur and the Grail Quest by
John Matthews, and The Holy Grail by Richard Barber.
Robert Ellwood, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Religion at the
University of Southern California. He is an international lecturer for
the Theosophical Society and has served as Director of the School of
the Wisdom at the TS international headquaters in Adyar, India. He has
authored numerous books, including Frodo’s Quest: Living the Myth
in The Lord of the Rings and Finding Deep Joy, and his
articles have appeared in theosophical journals.

Nelda Samarel
4-Morning Series
Meditation: In Search of the Inner Self
Oct 28 - 31
Tues - Fri 10 - noon
Meditation, always at the heart of the spiritual life, is a way of
going within oneself to that inner center of peace, wisdom, and
strength. It brings about an inner wholeness as it integrates body,
mind, and spirit. Thus, meditation assists us to more effectively
manage life’s many challenges and contributes to self-healing and
inner growth. The series emphasizes mindfulness (vipassana),
simplicity, clear insight, and enjoyment as marks of a deepening
connection with our Divine nature. Participants will explore the
theoretical basis of meditation, but the emphasis of the series will
be on practice. Donations welcome
Nelda Samarel, EdD, RN, is Director of the Krotona School of
Theosophy and Western District Director of the Theosophical Society in
America. A long-time student of the Ageless Wisdom, she has numerous
publications and has presented nationally and internationally. Dr
Samarel is a Professor of Nursing (retired) at William Paterson
University of NJ.

Juliana Cesano and Pablo D Sender
Meditation in the Light of The Secret Doctrine
Part I: Weekend Exploration
Oct 31 - Nov 2
Fri 7:30 - 9, Sat 10 - noon, 2 - 4
Sun 10 - noon
Part II: 4-Morning Series
Nov 4 - 7
Tues - Fri 10 - noon
The Secret Doctrine, HP Blavatsky's major work, is frequently
seen as a treatise of metaphysical teachings or as an esoteric history
on the genesis of the Universe. However useful as a source of
information, this book has even greater potential as a guide to
spiritual practice. As Blavatsky pointed out, its study is meant to
awaken the spiritual intuition of the student by appealing to the
inner faculties rather than to the ordinary comprehension of the
physical brain. "In studying the student must use the eyes of
Spiritual Intelligence, else will he fail and his studies will be
fruitless." In this seminar we will explore the three basic
concepts found in this great work, combined with its “Diagram of
Meditation,” with the purpose of nurturing our spiritual practice.
The weekend exploration will focus on the theory and Diagram and the
4-morning series will focus on the meditative practice. Series $65,
Week or Weekend $35, Single session $10
Juliana Cesano and Dr Pablo D Sender, members of the
Theosophical Society in Argentina, are currently working at the
National Headquarters of the Theosophical Society in America and have
worked for two years at the Society’s International Headquarters in
Adyar, Chennai, India. In Argentina they have served as coordinators
of the Young Theosophist Group and as members of the General Council
of the Theosophical Society there. They lecture internationally and
their articles have appeared in Theosophical journals.

Ana Howell y Maria de los Angeles Orlich
Programma de Fin de Semana
Enseñanzas Sobre La Muerte y El Devachan
(This program will be in Spanish only)
Noviembre 14 - 16
Viernes 7:30 - 9, Sábado 10 - 12 y de 2 - 4, Domingo 10 - 12
La muerte es un hecho natural e inevitable de la vida. Ser conscientes
de la muerte como un proceso, nos da la oportunidad de efectuar
importantes cambios en nuestras vidas, de mejorar nuestras relaciones
y apreciaciones. Además contribuye aalcanzar una mayor quietud
interior y nos permite ayudar a otras personas para que a su vez,
enfrenten la muerte con ecuanimidad. Durante el fin de semana
exploraremos las enseñanzas contenidas en las Cartas de los Maestros
de Sabiduría — enseñanzas qué pueden ayudarnos en este proceso
que todos nosotros experimentaremos un día. Seminario completo $35,
una sola sesión $10
Ana Lorena Howell, MSc, profesora e investigadora (retirada) de
la Universidad de Costa Rica y de la Universidad Nacional. Actualmente
es la Secretaria de la Federación Teosófica Interamericana, y
Vicepresidenta de la Agencia Presidencial en Costa Rica. Ana ha
conducido clases sobre Las Cartas de los Maestros, La Doctrina
Secreta, y La Voz del Silencio.
María de los Angeles Orlich, abogada (retirada) del Ministerio
de Hacienda de Costa Rica, es la Representante Presidencial para la
Sociedad Teosófica en Costa Rica y ocupa el cargo de Vicepresidenta
de la Federación Teosófica Interamericana. Ha sido MST por más de
30 años, y ocupado diversos cargos.

Ana Howell y Maria de los Angeles Orlich
Seminario de 5 Días
Estudios Sobre La Doctrina Secreta
(This program will be in Spanish only)
Noviembre 17 - 21
Lunes a Viernes 10 - 12 md
Se dice que el estudio de La Doctrina Secreta, la obra más importante
de HP Blavatsky, puede tomarnos toda una vida. Sin embargo, la autora
nos ha dejado valiosas guías para facilitarnos esta tarea. Antes de
adentrarnos en un estudio de las Estancias, es necesario obtener una
comprensión clara de las Tres Proposiciones Fundamentales contenidas
en el Prefacio de la obra, y del Resumen al Volumen 1. Esto no solo
nos proporcionará una panorama general de la Ciencia Oculta contenida
en este gran libro. Sino que puede ayudarnos a transformar la forma en
la que pensamos y actuamos, expandiendo nuestras percepciones
intuitivas. Seminario completo $45, una sola sesión $10
Ana Lorena Howell, MSc, profesora e investigadora (retirada) de
la Universidad de Costa Rica y de la Universidad Nacional. Actualmente
es la Secretaria de la Federación Teosófica Interamericana, y
Vicepresidenta de la Agencia Presidencial en Costa Rica. Ana ha
conducido clases sobre Las Cartas de los Maestros, La Doctrina
Secreta, y La Voz del Silencio.
María de los Angeles Orlich, abogada (retirada) del Ministerio
de Hacienda de Costa Rica, es la Representante Presidencial para la
Sociedad Teosófica en Costa Rica y ocupa el cargo de Vicepresidenta
de la Federación Teosófica Interamericana. Ha sido MST por más de
30 años, y ocupado diversos cargos.

Winter 2009
Nurturing the Soul in the Contemporary World
Patron tickets include admission to all events of the term except
the programs in Spanish: Winter, $300 (if purchased separately $340);
Winter and Spring combined, $450 (if purchased separately by program,
$575; by term, $500).
Priority registration for accommodations will be given those
students registering for two or more weeks. Priority
registration for Winter program ends December 15.
To order audio-recordings of these programs please contact the
School 805 646-1139 or shelly@krotonaschool,org

Ed Tick
Weekend Intensive Workshop
Dream Healing: Restoring the Soul of Medicine
Jan 16 - 18
Fri 7:30 - 9, Sat 10 - noon, 2 - 4, Sun 10 - noon
For two millennia the ancient Greek tradition of Asklepian dream
healing has been elucidating healing principles and practices that
became the roots of the western medical and psychological traditions.
Asklepios, the god of healing, and the early physicians, Hippocrates
and Galen, were the foundational figures of the healing tradition in
the West that gave us the original soul-based psychotherapy.
Through lecture, discussion, experiential exercises, and dream work,
participants will explore these foundational mythic and historical
figures. Their contemporary application will be shown in the
mythic, spiritual, and naturopathic origins of medicine and
psychotherapy, the ancient shamanic and psycho-medical uses of dreams
for healing, and the principles and practices contained in these
roots.
Series $35, Single session $10
Edward Tick, PhD, holistic psychotherapist and
transformational healer, specializes in using psycho-spiritual,
cross-cultural, and international reconciliation practices to bring
healing to veterans, seekers, communities and nations. As
Founding Director of Soldier’s Heart: Veterans’ Safe Return
Programs, Dr Tick leads international educational, healing, and
reconciliation journeys to Greece and Viet Nam. He has authored almost
100 articles in psychology, holistic health, mythology, spirituality,
literature, philosophy, culture, and travel, and four books, including
War and the Soul, 2005 winner of ForeWord Magazine’s
Best Psychology Book award. Dr Tick is on the faculty of Wisdom
University and Sage College.

Ed Tick
Two-Week Workshop
War and the Soul
Jan 20 - 30
Tues - Fri 10 - noon
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), with its multitude of
disabling symptoms, affects astronomical numbers of individuals,
especially veterans of past and current wars. We will use a
spiritual approach to understanding and healing PTSD, examining the
inner world of combat and its universal dimensions as revealed through
world history, mythology, archetypal psychology, and cross-cultural
perspectives. Exploring PTSD as a massive soul wound, we will discuss
psycho-spiritual interventions that restore wounded dimensions of
soul. Together we can understand the spirituality inherent in
war and how to use that spirituality to heal our veterans and our
society. Series $65, Week $35, Single session $10
Edward Tick, PhD, holistic psychotherapist and
transformational healer, specializes in using psycho-spiritual,
cross-cultural, and international reconciliation practices to bring
healing to veterans, seekers, communities and nations. As
Founding Director of Soldier’s Heart: Veterans’ Safe Return
Programs, Dr Tick leads international educational, healing, and
reconciliation journeys to Greece and Viet Nam. He has authored almost
100 articles in psychology, holistic health, mythology, spirituality,
literature, philosophy, culture, and travel, and four books, including
War and the Soul, 2005 winner of ForeWord Magazine’s Best
Psychology Book award. Dr Tick is on the faculty of Wisdom
University and Sage College.

Gabriele Uhlein
Weekend Program
Hosting the Holy: The Art of Sacred Conversation
Jan 30 - Feb 1
Fri 7:30 - 9, Sat 10 - noon, 2 - 4, Sun 10 – noon
“In the beginning was the Word” opens the gospel of St John.
Come explore with us the power of language, the energetics of
conversation, and the transformative spirit alive in words spoken
aloud in a circle of intention and blessing. Using contemporary
research from both psychology and spirituality, this workshop is an
opportunity to hone the skills of sacred conversation: to deepen
and refine our life by listening with the heart, by breathing with the
spirit, and by practicing a soul-speech that promotes peace and
cultivates disarming hospitality. The intimate connection
between divine conversation and prayer also will be explored. Come
prepared to practice soul-conversation and to be delighted by grace.
Series $35, Single session $10
Gabriele Uhlein, OSF, PhD, Franciscan sister,
theologian and artist, is an evocative presenter. Internationally
known for her refreshingly practical perspectives in the Franciscan
family, she is dedicated to recovering and celebrating the spiritual
legacy of St Francis and St Clare in a contemporary context. Sr
Gabriele has served both as a province councilor and Formation
Director in her own international Franciscan congregation. Her
latest project is the development of a spiritual ministries
collaboration that integrates interior deepening, holistic healing
modalities, and the creative arts. Sr Gabriele also is an avid
gardener. Most early summer mornings, you’ll find her in the
garden, praying with no less than a watering can or a trowel in hand.

Gabriele Uhlein
Four-Morning series
Glory Be! Discovering Christianity’s Sturdy Mystical Roots
Feb 3 - 6
Tues - Fri 10 - noon
Come find food for your soul through the rich heritage of the
mystical prayer in the Christian tradition. With colorful and
inspiring examples from the lives of the saints, the purpose of living
a mystical life will be examined, not so much for “heaven’s
sake”, but for the sake of living soul-full lives that are holy and
whole, here and now. Using Christianity’s mystical roots as a
starting point, and concluding with an invitation to integrate
contemplative soul-work into everyday life, we will explore the
meaning of the holy in a fragmented and often chaotic world.
Come prepared to be amazed at the Christian mystical lineage, and to
see prayer and spiritual practice in a wholly new (old) way!
Series $35, Single session $10
Gabriele Uhlein, OSF, PhD, Franciscan sister,
theologian and artist, is an evocative presenter. Internationally
known for her refreshingly practical perspectives in the Franciscan
family, she is dedicated to recovering and celebrating the spiritual
legacy of St Francis and St Clare in a contemporary context. Sr
Gabriele has served both as a province councilor and Formation
Director in her own international Franciscan congregation. Her
latest project is the development of a spiritual ministries
collaboration that integrates interior deepening, holistic healing
modalities, and the creative arts. Sr Gabriele also is an avid
gardener. Most early summer mornings, you’ll find her in the
garden, praying with no less than a watering can or a trowel in hand.

Heng Sure
Weekend Program
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Minds: Buddhist Song and Story
Feb 6 - 8
Fri 7:30 - 9, Sat 10 - noon, 2 - 4, Sun 10 - noon
The 2550 year-old teachings of the Buddha arrived in the West and
history is repeating itself; wherever Buddhism has touched a new
culture, continent, language, or generation, the Buddha's
Dharma-teachings have transformed the new culture and also have been
transformed by it. Here in the West will psychology make the biggest
impact on the creation of American Buddhism? Or our
bone-deep sense of rugged individualism? Or our orientation
towards scientific proof? Will it be our technology? How
will Buddhist music from Asia negotiate its encounter with Western
sacred music, jazz, folk, and hip-hop? American Buddhist monk, Rev
Heng Sure, will share songs and stories from his Buddhist music CD
"Paramita: American Buddhist Folk Music." Series $35, Single
session $10
Heng Sure, PhD, currently serves as Director of
the Berkeley Buddhist Monastery. Fully ordained in the Mahayana
tradition of Chinese Buddhism, Rev Heng Sure, a native of Toledo,
Ohio, has dedicated his efforts to World Peace. He authored With
One Heart, Bowing to the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, a
nine-volume journal of his peace pilgrimage, translated into Chinese
and Vietnamese, and two volumes of correspondence. Rev
Heng Sure teaches at the Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley,
California, represents Buddhism on the Global Council of the United
Religions Initiative, and serves on the Board of Directors of the
Interfaith Center at the Presidio.

Heng Sure
Four-Morning Program
The Path of the Bodhisattva
Feb 10 - 13
Tues - Fri 10 – noon
Bodhisattvas, "Awakened Beings," as they appear in the
Buddha's teachings, have inspired people to lead selfless, wise, and
compassionate lives for centuries. The Path of the Bodhisattva reaches
its fullest expression in the Sutras (Scriptures) of the Mahayana
tradition. Those texts are now in English and accessible to
contemporary seekers of insight. During this program, specific
chapters of the Avatamsaka (Flower Adornment) Sutra will be examined,
emphasizing the power of the Buddha's vision of the Bodhisattva Path
to bring healing light and spiritual connections to a world that often
seems broken and meaningless. The program will be illustrated
with stories from a late 1970s California coast peace pilgrimage.
Series $35, Single session $10
Heng Sure, PhD, currently serves as Director of
the Berkeley Buddhist Monastery. Fully ordained in the Mahayana
tradition of Chinese Buddhism, Rev Heng Sure, a native of Toledo,
Ohio, has dedicated his efforts to World Peace. He authored With
One Heart, Bowing to the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, a
nine-volume journal of his peace pilgrimage, translated into Chinese
and Vietnamese, and two volumes of correspondence. Rev
Heng Sure teaches at the Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley,
California, represents Buddhism on the Global Council of the United
Religions Initiative, and serves on the Board of Directors of the
Interfaith Center at the Presidio.

Nelda Samarel and Eneida E Carbonell
One-Week Program
Key Concepts in Theosophy and Theosophical Literature
Feb 17 - 20, Tues - Fri 10 - noon
The Secret Doctrine
Feb 20 - 22, Fri 7:30 - 9, Sat 10 - noon, 2 - 4, Sun 10 - noon
The Mahatma Letters
In the early theosophical literature, a metaphysical doctrine was
promulgated concerning cosmic and human origins. Said to be
derived from an ageless wisdom tradition, that doctrine embodies
principles fundamental to the theosophical worldview. During
this week, we will examine those basic concepts as they were presented
in The Secret Doctrine, The Mahatma Letters, and a few other
early texts. This program is intended for those new to Theosophy and
will also provide a review for more experienced students.
Entire series $65, Tues - Fri or Fri eve, Sat & Sun $35, Single
session $10
Nelda Samarel, EdD, RN, a long-time student of the
Ageless Wisdom, is Director of the Krotona School of Theosophy and
Western District Director of the Theosophical Society in America.
A retired professor of nursing and a researcher, she has been
practicing and teaching Therapeutic Touch since 1980. She has numerous
publications, and presents internationally.
Eneida Elena Carbonell is a long-time student of
theosophy. Previously a staff member at Krotona Institute, she
currently teaches high school mathematics. Through theosophy,
Eneida has been on a search for the meaning and purpose of life and
what it means to live a theosophical life. She is President of the
Logia España in Los Angeles.

Joy Mills
Krotona School Invitational (application required*)
The Relevance of Theosophy and Theosophical Literature in the
Contemporary World
Feb 23 - 28
Mon - Sat, 10 - 12; some afternoon and/or evening sessions
An intensive study/workshop for members of the Theosophical Society
who are familiar with the foundational literature including The
Mahatma Letters and The Secret Doctrine.
We will address such questions as: Why should we encourage the
study of our early literature? How can we make these works
relevant to our lives today? Why is it important to know
something about the history of the Society? Participants
will be asked to formulate additional questions that are important for
the vitality of the Society in today’s world and to share ideas in
response to those questions. It is anticipated that some of
these ideas may lead to the development of programs and activities of
benefit to the Society’s general work. Donations welcome.
*Registration for this program is open only to Theosophical Society
members and requires application, with acceptance based on evidence of
previous studies of the foundational literature, and subject to
availability of accommodations. Applications may be obtained by phone,
fax, or e-mail to the Director, Krotona School of Theosophy. Completed
applications are due by Jan 15.
Joy Mills, MA, world-renowned teacher for the
Theosophical Society, has held numerous positions within the Society,
including President of the American and Australian Sections;
International Vice President; Director, School of the Wisdom, Adyar,
India; and Director, Krotona School of Theosophy. She has authored and
edited numerous books, and her articles appear in theosophical
journals throughout the world.

Nelda Samarel
Weekend Workshop
Therapeutic Touch: Healing Based on Theosophy and
Science
March 6 - 8
Fri 7:30 - 9pm, Sat 9 - noon, 2 – 5, Sun 9 - noon
Therapeutic Touch (TT), a contemporary interpretation of several
ancient healing practices, is neither faith-healing nor “laying-on
of hands,” but is a method of healing based on the theosophical
worldview and on science. TT is particularly effective in bringing
about a state of deep relaxation, decreasing physical and emotional
stress, relieving pain, accelerating healing, and generally increasing
well-being at all levels: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.
The technique is gentle, simple to learn, and can be used very
effectively with people of all ages. Participants will gain an
understanding of the underlying principles of TT, explore the
validating research and, through supervised practice, learn beginning
skills in the technique. Series $45, no single sessions
Nelda Samarel, EdD, RN, a long-time student of the
Ageless Wisdom, is Director of the Krotona School of Theosophy and
Western District Director of the Theosophical Society in America.
A retired professor of nursing and a researcher, she has been
practicing and teaching Therapeutic Touch since 1980. She has numerous
publications, and presents internationally.

Spring 2009
Nurturing the Soul in the Contemporary World
Patron tickets include admission to all events of the term except
the programs in Spanish: $200 (if purchased separately, $235).
Priority registration for accommodations will be given those
students registering for two or more weeks. Priority
registration for Spring program ends March 15.
To order audio-recordings of these programs please contact the
School 805 646-1139 or shelly@krotonaschool,org

Amit and Uma Goswami
Weekend Exploration
Consciousness, Yoga Psychology, and Nurturing the Soul
April 17 - 19
Fri 7:30 - 9, Sat 10 - noon, 2 - 4, Sun 10 - noon
A paradigm shift in science is evidenced by the rediscovery, within
science, of God and soul, accounting for the increasing popularity of
yoga, promising to connect us to both the soul and to God.
The Goswamis will discuss the scientific rediscovery of the soul and
God within the framework of new science’s “soul
nurturing,” and introduce the principles and practices of yoga
psychology needed for the nurturing of our soul connection. Series
$35, Single session $10
Amit Goswami, PhD, quantum physicist featured in
the movie What the Bleep Do We Know, adroitly integrates
philosophy, cosmology, religion, and psychology to create a new way of
thinking about religion and science. In his book, The Visionary
Window: A Quantum Physicist’s Guide to Enlightenment, Goswami
goes beyond Fritjof Capra’s work in seeing how consciousness affects
matter and demonstrates how the power of spiritual practice can be
explained through the principles of physics.
Uma Goswami, MD, has practiced child psychiatry in
Bangalore, India, for 12 years and is a pioneer of yoga psychology.
During the course of her practice, Dr Goswami, an international
lecturer, has conducted her own research on the transformation of
emotions using yoga therapy, and has a forthcoming book on the
subject. She is also an accomplished dancer of Bharatanatyam, a
classical dance of India.

Amit and Uma Goswami
Two Week Program
Nurturing and Evolving Our Soul Connection:
A View from Quantum Physics and Yoga Psychology
April 21 - May 1
Tues - Fri 10 - noon
A scientific rediscovery of soul and God has led to the new
“physics of the soul.” The Goswamis will explore the
scientific techniques of yoga psychology for nurturing the soul and
restoring dignity to the human birth, as well as the techniques for
communing with the soul. They also will delve into the
development of soul nurturing emotions and transformation from
mind to supermind. Series $65, Week $35, Single session $10
Amit Goswami, PhD, quantum physicist featured in
the movie What the Bleep Do We Know, adroitly integrates
philosophy, cosmology, religion, and psychology to create a new way of
thinking about religion and science. In his book, The Visionary
Window: A Quantum Physicist’s Guide to Enlightenment, Goswami
goes beyond Fritjof Capra’s work in seeing how consciousness affects
matter and demonstrates how the power of spiritual practice can be
explained through the principles of physics.
Uma Goswami, MD, has practiced child psychiatry in
Bangalore, India, for 12 years and is a pioneer of yoga psychology.
During the course of her practice, Dr Goswami, an international
lecturer, has conducted her own research on the transformation of
emotions using yoga therapy, and has a forthcoming book on the
subject. She is also an accomplished dancer of Bharatanatyam, a
classical dance of India.

Uma Goswami
Dance Performance & Lecture
Bharatanatyam, Classical Indian Dance, Yoga, and Mysticism
April 19,
Sun 7:30pm
Bharatanatyam is a classical Indian dance form revived in the
1930’s by Rukmini Devi, a well-known theosophist. Radha Burnier,
International President of the Theosophical Society, has performed
this form of dance professionally. The lecture will include the
history and spiritual symbology of Indian dance, its esoteric meaning,
and explanations of mudras and postures seen in the performance and
their connections with yoga. This special program will be
entertaining, delightful, and educational. $10
Uma Goswami, MD, has practiced child psychiatry in
Bangalore, India, for 12 years and is a pioneer of yoga psychology.
During the course of her practice, Dr Goswami, an international
lecturer, has conducted her own research on the transformation of
emotions using yoga therapy, and has a forthcoming book on the
subject. She is also an accomplished dancer of Bharatanatyam, a
classical dance of India.

Kira Ryder
Afternoon Yoga Series
Dates and times to be announced
While Amit Goswami opens our minds and Uma Goswami opens our
hearts, Kira Ryder will teach yoga techniques to help us open our
bodies in an series of afternoon sessions designed to complement the
Goswamis’ morning classes. Tight spots in the body may be used
as our guides to help us unravel that which is keeping us small.
Through gentle stretches and focused breathing we will cultivate
awareness and hone our ability to feel the immensity of our beings.
These yoga techniques will help increase our capacity for love.
The sessions are suitable for all ages and abilities; no experience is
necessary. Wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a mat or
towel. Donations welcome.
Kira Ryder, recently named by Yoga Journal
as one of the "Top 21 under 40 yoga teachers shaping the future
of yoga in America,” takes inspiration from the incredible beauty
and magic of the Ojai Valley. Her primary teachers include Erich
Schiffmann, Paul Grilley, and Uma Goswami. Kira’s style emphasizes
cultivating awareness and developing the trust to follow the inner
rhythms. The owner of Lulu Bandha's Yoga Home in Ojai, Kira
loves to learn and is continually amazed by the power of Yoga.

Maria Parisen
Weekend Retreat
The Mystery of Sacrifice
May 1 - 3
Fri 7:30 - 9, Sat 10 - noon, 2 - 4, Sun 10 - noon
The Law of Sacrifice is a compelling power in nature, calling forth
the best in every creature. In its deepest religious sense,
sacrifice is giving of ourselves and also receiving in a sacred
manner. Such an exchange is participation in the self-sacrifice
of God, through which all beings grow together in love. The
spirit of sacrifice makes every action holy and creative. Our
retreat includes shared inquiry, meditation, and silence in the beauty
of Krotona’s springtime. Donations welcome.
Maria Parisen, MSN, RN, resident of Krotona, is a
retired rehabilitation nurse who leads workshops and programs on
meditation, the spiritual life, and healing. A national lecturer for
the Theosophical Society, she also has taught and practiced
Therapeutic Touch for many years. She is the compiler of the anthology
Angels and Mortals.

Maria Parisen
Four-Morning Series
Teacher and Disciple: An Uncommon Love
May 5 - 8
Tues - Fri 10 - noon
Throughout our lives, spiritual guidance comes in many ways and
forms. As our religious path becomes clearer we may find
ourselves drawn to a spiritual teacher for training and service.
Together we explore the essential qualities of both spiritual teacher
and disciple, as we reflect on the purpose and on-going challenges of
this unique partnership. Resources will especially include the
writings of HP Blavatsky and The Mahatma Letters to AP Sinnettt,
with related materials on discipleship and spiritual community. Series
$35, Single session $10
Maria Parisen, MSN, RN, resident of Krotona, is a
retired rehabilitation nurse who leads workshops and programs on
meditation, the spiritual life, and healing. A national lecturer for
the Theosophical Society, she also has taught and practiced
Therapeutic Touch for many years. She is the compiler of the anthology
Angels and Mortals.

Special Musical Performance
Cármelo de los Santos with Eneida Elena Carbonell
An Evening of Music for Violin and Piano
May 9
Sat 7:30 PM
The wise ones have said that “Life is a Song ... that there is a
deeper harmony in every human heart...” Music is a language of
harmony which can be communicated to the soul in its inner and
outer movement of conscious connection with the inner and outer life.
This performance is an opportunity to connect with the universal
concepts of Bach, the gracefulness and sensitivity of Schubert, and to
the virtuosity and eloquence of Tartini and Paganini. Join us in
the transformative power of music to elevate our state of
consciousness and to share common inner experiences. $10
Cármelo de los Santos, PhD, has performed as
soloist and as player with major orchestras in Brazil and South
America, as well as the prestigious Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie
Hall with the ARCO Chamber Orchestra, both as a soloist and conductor.
He has numerous awards to his credit, including international
competitions in Portugal, Argentina, and Brazil, as well as in the US.
His recordings include many programs for radio and television.
Dr de los Santos, originally from Brazil, is currently Assistant
Professor of Violin at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque.
Eneida Elena Carbonell is a long-time student of
theosophy. Previously a staff member at Krotona Institute, she
currently teaches high school mathematics. Through theosophy,
Eneida has been on a search for the meaning and purpose of life
and what it means to live a theosophical life. She is President of the
Logia España in Los Angeles.

Terezinha Kind
Four-Day Program
Psychological Aspects of Our Spiritual Growth
May 12 - 15
Tues - Fri 10 - noon
HP Blavatsky pointed out that our spiritual development depends on
the unification of mind and heart, and through realizing the essential
divinity within each of us. Thus, evolution in the theosophical
sense means progressive growth in at least three aspects of our
nature: the spiritual or monadic; the psychological-intellectual, or
human; and the physical-etheric. Our evolution now is focused in
the psychological realm, which means that transformation comes through
the mind. Therefore, to grow spiritually, we need to examine the
mind to find out how it operates. In this 4-morning program we
will explore aspects of our spiritual development, taking into
consideration the complex septenary constitution of humans and the
three streams of evolution: spiritual, psychological, and physical.
Series $35, Single session $10
Terezinha Kind, from Brazil, is President of the
Inter-American Theosophical Federation. She lectures extensively
in English and Spanish for the Theosophical Society throughout the
world. Before retirement, she worked as a lawyer and as a clinical and
organizational psychologist for the government of Brazil and for the
Organization of American States.

Terezinha Kind
Weekend Program
Is There a Path to Truth?
May 15 - 17
Fri 7:30 - 9, Sat 10 - noon, 2 - 4, Sun 10 - noon
Ever since J Krishnamurti made his famous declaration, “Truth is
a pathless land,” inquirers have contemplated this subject.
According to Krishnamurti, certain questions should not be answered
promptly, but pondered over and meditated on for hours, days, years,
perhaps even lives. A moment of awakening comes for a seeker when the
longing for Truth, for becoming wiser, more loving and compassionate,
and for serving others turns into a living, guiding force in one’s
life. The long journey toward such an awakening only can start
with the first step, here and now. Series $35, Single session
$10
Terezinha Kind, from Brazil, is President of the
Inter-American Theosophical Federation. She lectures extensively
in English and Spanish for the Theosophical Society throughout the
world. Before retirement, she worked as a lawyer and as a clinical and
organizational psychologist for the government of Brazil and for the
Organization of American States.

Terezinha Kind
Programa del Fin de Semana
Hay un Sendero Hacia la Verdad?
(This program will be in Spanish only)
Mayo 22 – 24 Viernes 7:30 - 9, Sábado 10 - 12 y de 2 - 4, Domingo
10 - 12
Desde que J Krishnamurti hizo la famosa declaración, “La Verdad
es un camino sin Senderos,” los buscadores de la verdad han
contemplado este tema. De acuerdo con Krishnamurti, hay
ciertas preguntas que no deben ser contestadas apresuradamente, sino
que ponderarse varias veces y meditarse por horas, días, años y quizás
inclusive por varias vidas. Llega un momento en que el buscador
despierta cuando el deseo por la Verdad, por llegar a ser más sabio,
más amoroso y compasivo y por servir a otros se convierte en una
viviente fuerza y guía en la vida de uno. El largo viaje para
llegar a ese despertamiento puede solo comenzar con el primer paso,
aquí y ahora. Seminario completo $35, una sola sesión $10
Terezinha Kind es del Brasil y es Presidenta de la
Federación Teosófica Interamericana. Ella imparte numerosas
conferencias tanto en Ingles como en Español para la Sociedad Teosófica
por todo el mundo. Antes de retirarse, ella trabajo como una
abogada y como una sicóloga clínica y organizativa para el gobierno
del Brasil y para la Organización de Estados Americanos.

Terezinha Kind
Seminario de 5 Días
Aspectos Sicológicos de Nuestro Crecimiento
Espiritual
(This program will be in Spanish only)
Mayo 25 - 29
Lunes a Viernes 10 - 12
HP Blavatsky señaló que el desenvolvimiento espiritual de la
Humanidad depende de ajustes armoniosos tanto de mente como de corazón
y de su unificación final a través de la realización esencial de la
divinidad dentro de cada uno. De ese modo, la evolución en el
sentido teosófico implica un crecimiento progresivo o desarrollo del
menos en tres aspectos de nuestra naturaleza: la espiritual o
monadica; la sicológica-intelectual o aspecto humano; y la física-etérica.
Nuestra evolución esta ahora enfocada en el nivel sicológico,
significando que la transformación nos llega a través de la mente.
Por lo que para crecer espiritualmente, necesitamos examinar la mente
y encontrar por nosotros mismos como opera. En este programa de
cinco sesiones mañaneras exploraremos aspectos de nuestro
desenvolvimiento espiritual, tomando en consideración la compleja
constitución septenaria del ser humano y las tres corrientes de
evolución: la espiritual, la sicológica-intelectual, y la física-etérica.
Seminario completo $45, una sola sesión $10
Terezinha Kind es del Brasil y es Presidenta de la
Federación Teosófica Interamericana. Ella imparte numerosas
conferencias tanto en Ingles como en Español para la Sociedad Teosófica
por todo el mundo. Antes de retirarse, ella trabajo como una
abogada y como una sicóloga clínica y organizativa para el gobierno
del Brasil y para la Organización de Estados Americanos.
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