🙌 Miami/Deerfield Theosophical Society ~ A congregational 501(c) (3) non-profit Celebrating 106 Years!
October 2025 Gatherings
“To live to benefit mankind is the first step.” ~ H. P. B.
In-person gatherings assist us in recognizing our humanness, in voicing our needs and coming together in energetic ways that technological ways do not. Gatherings are open to the public. Programs are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Join us at Thubten Kunga Ling (located in the Cove Shopping Plaza, in the teal colored building upstairs), at 201 S.E.15th Terrace, Suite 207, Deerfield Beach, FL. 33441. Learn more about the venue by visiting this link: https://thubtenkungaling.org
SUNday Speakers Forums
SUNday, October 5, 2025, 3:30―5 PM
In Person
“Dream Yoga”
with Brian Burns & Tony Spatarella
The practice of dream yoga deepens our awareness during not only dreams, but our dream-like daytime experience, and bardo experiences after physical death. It’s a powerful tool of awakening, used for hundreds of years by the great Tibetan masters. The ultimate goal of Tibetan dream yoga is recognition of the nature of mind or enlightenment itself. Join us for discussion of texts such as The Tibetan Yogas of Dream and Sleep: Practices for Awakening by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, purification practices, and to share your dream experience.
Brian was heavily influenced by the spirituality of Zen Buddhism at an early age and is the author of Kwan-Yin Heart and other books. He continues to guide and support our Branch as the President. Musician and author Tony is a past President of our lodge. His book The Myth of “ME” is available through Amazon.
SUNday, October 12, 2025, 3:30―5 PM
In Person
“Science behind the number 108 used in Hindu Rituals”
with Swami Vijayananda (Vijay)
Swami Vijayananda (Vijay Raghavan) is a Physicist working in the field of Radiation Oncology. He also spends a lot of time teaching Vedanta and performing Vedic Rituals. Along with Swami Divyananda, Vijay founded Tirumoolar Ashram in Tiruvannamalai, S India.
SUNday, October 19, 2025, 3:30―5 PM
In Person
“Science behind the water used in Hindu Rituals”
with Swami Vijayananda (Vijay)
Swami Vijayananda Ji along with Swamini Divyananda has built “Bhujageswara Rudraksha Mandir” in Davie, Florida. This serene Shiva Temple is enshrined beneath two Rudraksha Trees and is an abode of peace and tranquility. Regular Shiva Pujas, Rudra Abishekams and Rudra Homams are conducted here under the guidance of Swami Vijayanand Ji. His initial training in Yoga and Meditation was in 1976 with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in Rishikesh at the foothills of the Himalayas in India. Visit tirumoolarashram.org/about/ and youtube.com/@sivohamtv for a wealth of information
SUNday, October 26, 2025, 3:30―5 PM
In Person
“Death And Dying”
with Lisa Spitzer
How can we feel safe facing our own immortality? Today we will look at the concept of death, introspect and share. We will look at the works of Dadi Janki and read from his book I Know How To Live, I Know How to Die. This will be an open discussion as we look at our fears and blessings and together explore and share, including near death experiences. Lisa will discuss end-of-life doulas and much more. Come join us to explore this taboo topic. Do we dare? “Give up yourself and you’ll find your real self. Lose your life and you’ll save it. Submit to death, submit with every fibre of your being and you will find eternal life.” CS Lewis
Lisa Spitzer, a New York licensed MSW, has more than twelve years experience as director of psychiatric hospitals in upstate NY where she saw first hand that psychiatric illness may not be what we may believe. She is also a life long Theosophist and member of our lodge, long-time student of multiple esoteric schools, a medical intuitive, and has studied astrology for years. Lisa is currently writing a book entitled “The Starseed Chronicles” that takes place in another galaxy or world. Find more information at https://www.theguardiansofthelight.com/about-starseeds/.
There is no charge for any of our programs. We operate entirely by donations to balance giving and receiving and to continue our work of spreading the message of theosophy. All donations are tax deductible under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, section 501(c) (3).
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Theosophical Society Mission Statement: “To serve humanity by cultivating an ever-deepening understanding and realization of the Ageless Wisdom, spiritual self-transformation, and the unity of all life.”
We are a congregational 501(c) (3) non-profit associated with The Theosophical Society of America, and we currently hold in-person meetings at Thubten Kunga Ling until such time as more people are interested in and dedicated to supporting a lodge of our own once again.
If you are already a member of the Theosophical Society in America, you can join our lodge. Financial assistance for any membership fees may be available upon request.
The practice of dream yoga deepens our awareness during not only dreams, but our dream-like daytime experience, and bardo experiences after physical death. It’s a powerful tool of awakening, used for hundreds of years by the great Tibetan masters. The ultimate goal of Tibetan dream yoga is recognition of the nature of mind or enlightenment itself. Join us for discussion of texts such as The Tibetan Yogas of Dream and Sleep: Practices for Awakening by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, purification practices, and to share your dream experience.
Swami Vijayananda Ji along with Swamini Divyananda has built “Bhujageswara Rudraksha Mandir” in Davie, Florida. This serene Shiva Temple is enshrined beneath two Rudraksha Trees and is an abode of peace and tranquility. Regular Shiva Pujas, Rudra Abishekams and Rudra Homams are conducted here under the guidance of Swami Vijayanand Ji. His initial training in Yoga and Meditation was in 1976 with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in Rishikesh at the foothills of the Himalayas in India. Visit tirumoolarashram.org/about/ and youtube.com/@sivohamtv for a wealth of information