🙌 Miami/Deerfield Theosophical Society ~ A congregational 501(c) (3) non-profit Celebrating 105 Years!
Classes are open to the public. We currently hold meetings 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, until such time as more people are interested in and dedicated to supporting a physical lodge of our own once again. Programs are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
SUNday, Nov 10, 2024, 3:30―5 PM
In Person
“Zen Teachings of Cats & Dogs & Other Non-Humans”
with Cary Bayer
Americans have taken 171 million cats and dogs into their 115 million homes to raise, and spend some $50 billion a year on them. These little buddhas, who demonstrate many of the qualities that the world’s great teachers have taught about the nature of Enlightenment, have, in turn, taken us under their wings…um, make that paws. In this class, Zen Teachings of Cats and Dogs & Other Non-Humans, author Cary Bayer, a life coach and meditation teacher, describes Pet Yoga, a way to master five important qualities of Enlightenment that these creatures show us. Pet Yoga helps transform our consciousness from low levels of fear where our tail is between our legs to the place where it’s wagging all the time, the state of consciousness called Feline Groovy.
SUNday, Nov 17, 2024, 3:30―5 PM
In Person
“Harmonic Resonance through Egyptian Qigong, Vedic Mudras, etc.”
with Frankie Hutton
After over a decade since her last talk at the Deerfield TS Lodge, let’s join collegiate scholar, author Frankie Hutton, as she delves into the profound work of cultivation and balancing Qi from diverse ancient traditions. Focused primarily on primordial Egyptian Qigong, the session will also include mudras and segments from other teachings including the little-known Emerald Tablets and more. This brief talk and participatory demonstration of stances, postures and gentle movements will exemplify the urgency of maintaining polarity balance in our bodies. Exploring the necessity of sincere work efforts toward overall cultivation of constructive thoughts, words, deeds and balanced Qi will be foremost in the session.
SUNday, Nov 24, 2024, 3:30―5 PM
In Person
” Qigong”
with Ken Frankel
Qigong consists of various ancient (and modern) Chinese practices that promote health, vitality and longevity through the engagement of body, breath, and mind. This session will be primarily experiential with some discussion of the foundational concepts, historical background, and health benefits of qigong along the way. No special athletic ability is needed and most methods may be practiced in either a seated or standing position. Wear comfortable clothing.
Ken Frankel has been practicing qigong for over twenty years and has traveled to many places in the United States and Canada to learn it. He has completed three 200-hour trainings and many briefer ones. Ken began teaching qigong classes at our lodge in 2018 and currently serves on the Board as Vice President 2.
SUNday, Dec 1, 2024, 3:30―5 PM
In Person
“The Beatles, Archetypes, & You”
with Cary Bayer
One reason that the Beatles transformed tens of millions of people in all corners of the world is because each of the “Fab Four” powerfully embodied a deep archetype within our Collective Unconscious. There was John, as Visionary Rebel or agent of change; Paul, as Lover; George, as Seeker of wisdom; and Ringo, as Jester. This great rock ‘n’ roll band is a virtual Tarot deck. In this class, we’ll listen to specific Beatles’ songs to stimulate the four specific archetypes within you. Awakening just one of these four archetypes would allow you to become a bigger, more exciting person. This class provides practical proven techniques to awaken all four types. You will leave this class with tools that can speed up your spiritual journey, and help you evolve into a much more highly integrated human being.
For three decades, Cary Bayer, author of Beatles Yoga, taught Transcendental Meditation, which the Beatles practiced at Maharishi’s India ashram. In 2010, the former teacher of TM teachers developed Higher Self Healing Meditation. He’s also a life coach and the founder of Breakthrough Coaching.
SUNday, Dec 8, 2024, 3:30―5 PM
In Person
“Janus Tarot Workshop”
with Markus Edmiston
Employing the tarot as an oracle and invoking the archetype of Janus, usually depicted with two faces, one facing back and the other forwards, the Roman god of endings and beginnings, we will consider what the past year has been and what we individually and as a collective are putting into motion for 2025. Following a demonstration with a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to give and receive a reading, with guidance as needed. The Serenity Prayer will be our suggested preparation of mind, to join without fear into the universal stream of consciousness, and its timeless wisdom.
Theosophist Markus has had several ‘lives’ (he likes cats and dogs, but as a Leo born in the year of the Tiger, his personality seems to be closer to a cat, but with more laughter!). His background includes running an International Equity Sales & Trading Dept on Wall St, being an Equity Analyst in Europe and running the Esprit Center in Hudson N.Y. A regular speaker at our lodge on various topics, he has also facilitated ACIM Study Groups at Artserve, Wholefoods Community Room, Unitarian Universalist and Unity Churches in the Greater Fort Lauderdale area.
SUNday, Dec 15, 2024, 3:30―5 PM
In Person
“Theosophy, An Introductory Study Course”
with Brian Burns & Mary Klemyk
This study class is based on John Algeo’s book, “Theosophy, An Introductory Study Course.” John, a past president of The Theosophical Society in America, geared the course for beginners and those who want a review of Theosophical topics and concepts. Books will be available to take home and read for each participant.
Mary Klemyk is the Treasurer for the Miami-Deerfield Beach Lodge. She is a devoted student of Advaita Vedanta. Brian Burns is the author of Kwan-Yin Heart and other books. He continues to guide and support the lodge as our President.
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).
“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together…” Hebrews 10:25
In-person gatherings assist us in recognizing our humanness, in voicing our needs and coming together in energetic ways that technological ways do not.
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.”
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.
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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This session will be primarily experiential with some discussion of the foundational concepts, historical background, and health benefits of qigong along the way. No special athletic ability is needed and most methods may be practiced in either a seated or standing position. Wear comfortable clothing.
