🙌 Miami/Deerfield Theosophical Society ~ A congregational 501(c) (3) non-profit Celebrating 106 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, Jun 22, 2025, 3:30―5 PM
In Person
“BODY MIND METHOD: The Ultimate Fitness & Rejuvenation Practice”
with Dashi Kocica, AP
Join us to: Resolve chronic pain; Restore freedom of movement; and Promote agility, stamina & endurance. In this experiential class, Dashi will demonstrate and teach selected forms from the 30-minute practice of Body Mind Method (Level 2 of Wisdom/Zhineng Qigong), and explain how Chinese Medicine principles are embodied in this unusual practice. Physical and digital DVD by Dashi available!
Dashi Chu Kocica, A.P., Acupuncture Physician is a Qigong Instructor specializing in Asian Movement Arts and Self-healing. Certified in 13th Octave LaHoChi, TriYoga and China-certified in Wisdom (Zhineng) Qigong, she is author of over 15 DVDs on Qigong and therapeutic exercise. Visit this website for more information.
SUNday, June 29, 2025, 3:30―5 PM
In Person
“Tirumoolar from S India”
with Swami Vijayananda
Swami Vijayananda will introduce talk about Tirumoolar – a saint from Tamil Nadu S India. Tirumoolar lived for 3,000 years and composed 3,000 quatrains (4 line poems) called Tirumandiram (The Venerable Mantras).
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, July 6, 2025, 3:30―5 PM
In Person
“Imagination And The Coming Future”
with John Wulf
Imagination is the gateway to the evolution of the individual and the junk beyond the current chaos. As we gather we will overcome and wake-up to a new possibility of living in our Power. These are ideas related to what we will be discussing.
John Wulf is an NPL Trainer, Certified Practitioner of Rapid Trauma Resolution, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and graduate of the Landmark Advanced Courses. He has been a supporter and speaker at the TS Lodge in Deerfield Beach, Florida for more than fifteen years.
SUNday, July 13, 2025, 3:30―5 PM
In Person
“Dream Yoga”
with Brian Burns
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. During these gatherings, we shall discuss texts such as The Tibetan Yogas of Dream and Sleep: Practices for Awakening by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, and other authors. Join us to share your dream experience during these ongoing gatherings!
Brian Burns is the author of Kwan-Yin Heart and other books. He continues to guide and support our Branch as the President.
SUNday, July 20, 2025, 3:30―5 PM
In Person
“Theosophy, An Introductory Study Course”
with Brian Burns & Mary Klemyk
Join us for meditation and a class 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. This month we focus on Chapter 8, The Power Of Thought. Books are also 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.
SUNday, July 27, 2025, 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, Aug 3, 2025, 3:30―5 PM
In Person
“Hope”
with Anne Butters
Anne Butters is certified in and teaches yoga, reiki, pranic and quantum energy manipulation for the purpose of healing. She can reach into other realms from the Akashic records to allow information to be remembered, and she helps people to balance, open the Higher Heart Consciousness and maintain an anchored flow. Learn more at this website.
SUNday, Aug 10, 2025, 3:30―5 PM
In Person
“Dream Yoga”
with Brian Burns
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. During these gatherings, we shall discuss texts such as The Tibetan Yogas of Dream and Sleep: Practices for Awakening by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, and other authors. Join us to share your dream experience during these ongoing gatherings!
Brian Burns is the author of Kwan-Yin Heart and other books. He continues to guide and support our Branch as the President.
SUNday, Aug 17, 2025, 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, Aug 31, 2025, 3:30―5 PM
NO GATHERING ~ EnJOY Labor Day!
SUNday, Sept 7, 2025, 3:30―5 PM
In Person
“Tulsi Plant Presentation”
with Margarita Nantel, Community Herbalist
Tulsi is a special plant also known as Holy Basil. It is a sacred herb with a rich history and several benefits. Today, Margarita shares basic Materia medica information; botanical, historical, medicinal, cultivation, folklore, and spiritual teachings to create a comprehensive understanding. Join us as Margarita shares how Holy Basil interacts with the body to bring balance and wellness to our lives.
Margarita Nantel is a community herbalist whose journey found its first milestone upon attending a Roots workshop by the Florida School of Holistic Living. After some time, she followed up with the next part of the journey -the Family Herbal Program; and, then, finally took the third and last part, the Community Herbalist Program, from which she graduated in 2024.
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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Join us to: Resolve chronic pain; Restore freedom of movement; and Promote agility, stamina & endurance. In this experiential class, Dashi will demonstrate and teach selected forms from the 30-minute practice of Body Mind Method (Level 2 of Wisdom/Zhineng Qigong), and explain how Chinese Medicine principles are embodied in this unusual practice. Physical and digital DVD by Dashi available!
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.
