March 11 – 26

Ravi Ravindra
Practicing the Teachings of Great Sages
Tuesday – Friday March 11 – 14, March 18 – 21
Monday – Wednesday, March 24 – 26
10 – noon PT
Zoom

Each searcher periodically wonders, “Why have I been created on this small planet earth in the vast universe and only for a few decades? What is my responsibility during my transient existence?” Much wise advice is brought by great sages. They all call us to be free of our usual occupation with me-my-mine and to cultivate a quality of being that will relate us more and more with the mysterious Divine forces of Truth, Love, Consciousness, Delight and a sense of Unity and Service.

Sages both ancient and modern, express their insights and instructions uniquely and emphasize different aspects. We will explore together how to apply their teachings in our contemporary environment and actually try to practice them in daily life. The course includes recommendations or instructions of the great spiritual teachers Krishna, Buddha, Christ and Patañjali, as well as the modern teachers G.I. Gurdjieff, Jeanne de Salzmann and J. Krishnamurti.

Single Session $15 Series $150

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Ravi Ravindra, PhD is professor emeritus at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada, where he taught in the departments of physics, philosophy and comparative religion. He has authored many papers in these fields and several books, including Pilgrim Soul; the Gospel of John in the Light of Indian Mysticism; Science and the Sacred; the Wisdom of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and The Bhagavad Gita: A Guide to Navigating the Battle of Life. Ravi travels and teaches internationally as well as online.

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April 5 – 6
Catherine Ann Jones
The Callings: Listening to the Inner Voice
Saturday 10 – noon, 2 – 4 pm, Sunday 10 – noon PT
Onsite and Zoom

Abide in the Self. Stay present to what is & the guidance will come.
–Annie Besant

Inner peace is a journey without distance to a never-ending goal. Fate is what is given, i.e., family of origin, culture. We adapt in order to belong, sometimes even to survive. Destiny is what is possible. Why stop something that wants to come through you into the world? It may be a calling of the soul. Discover your personal myth and what calls to you now. Short writing prompts and visualizations are offered to inspire a deeper dialogue with the Self.

Single Session $15, Series $40

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Catherine Ann Jones holds a graduate degree in Depth Psychology and Archetypal Mythology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. She has also studied shamanism in India as a Fulbright scholar. She has taught for Pacifica, the New School University, University of Southern California, and the Esalen and Omega Institutes. Catherine is the award-winning author of eleven produced plays, and eight books including The Way of Story: the Craft & Soul of Writing, Heal Your Self with Writing, and What Story are You Living. Her films include The Christmas Wife, Unlikely Angel, and the popular television series Touched by an Angel. For online courses, writing consultations and blog: httsp://wayofstory.com

 

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April 11 – 13
Imam Jamal Rahman
Wisdom of Sufi Mystics
Friday 7:30 – 9pm, Saturday 10 – noon, 2 – 4 pm, Sunday 10 – noon PT
Onsite and Zoom

In this retreat we explore insights and practices of Sufi teachers like Rumi, Hafiz and Rabia to open our mind and heart. We also reflect on stories of the fictional Mulla Nasruddin who teaches wisdom through humor and laughter. The aspiration is to become a more developed human being and experience joy and fulfillment in our lives, regardless of our religion or having no faith tradition.

Single Session $15 Weekend $50

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Imam Jamal Rahman is a beloved teacher and retreat leader whose passion for helping people deepen their spiritual lives and cultivate interfaith understanding has inspired audiences throughout the world. He has been featured in the New York Times, on CBS News, the BBC and many NPR programs. He is co-founder and Muslim Sufi minister at Interfaith Community Sanctuary, adjunct faculty at Seattle University, and a former host of Interfaith Talk Radio. He is author of Sacred Laughter of the Sufis: Awakening the Soul with the Mulla’s Comic Teaching Stories & Other Islamic Wisdom and Spiritual Gems of Islam: Insights & Practices from the Qur’an, Hadith, as well as many other publications. https://jamalrahman.com.

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April 19
Rajesh Krishnan and Anne Veh with John Malloy
Teach Me to Be Wild: A Story of Hurt Children and Their Animal Healers
Saturday 2:30-4:30pm
Onsite at Krotona Hall

Teach Me to Be WILD explores the work of a sanctuary in Northern California, where a team of injured, non-releasable wild animals become Wild-Teachers and are helping heal generations of hurt children (at-risk teens, justice-involved youth, foster kids and others). The traumatic histories of the creatures, who range from an Andean condor to a two-toed sloth, often parallel those of the at-risk children who visit. Unexpected and empathic connections are forged that ripple into stories of transformation.

Screening followed by Q&A with filmmakers & circle led by guest John Malloy

Single Session $15, Students are free, bring your student ID.

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John Malloy has been a powerful force for healing and transforming the most vulnerable populations in the San Francisco Bay Area. As a young man, he pioneered group therapy sessions for the county probation department, laying the foundation for a lifetime dedicated to creating safe spaces and leading circles. From establishing The Foundry School for youth involved in the justice system, to becoming an intervention-specialist with the Santa Clara Unified District as well as guiding frontline COVID workers through trauma using equine therapy at the Square Peg Foundation, John’s impact is immeasurable. He has relentlessly led free, intergenerational community support groups focused on grief and trauma for 50 years, and has directed the 500 Mile American Indian Spiritual Marathon.

Rajesh Krishnan learned filmmaking due to his passion to preserve Sanatana Dharma’s (Hinduism’s) core philosophy of Vedanta and Vedic traditions. He has completed film, photography, and multi-media projects to preserve the teachings of India’s renowned philosopher-saint, Sri Adi Shankaracharya (Sringeri lineage). He has volunteered his time for film and photography projects for the United Nations Foundation for Women and other non- profit organizations. Rajesh is also a technology entrepreneur. He is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Anne Veh is a first-time filmmaker and independent art curator. She has anchored her life around service, kindness circles, and teaching meditation and yoga. For the last decade, she has shifted her focus from corporate projects to working with artists and creators who are making a positive impact on our world. She is an active member of Service Space and conducts kindness workshops in Bay Area schools. She is also a contributing editor for Conversations.org. She lives with her husband and two children in Mill Valley, California.

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April 25 – 27
Michele and Pablo Sender
Balance and Being: Emotions, Desires, and the Spiritual Path
Friday 7:30 – 9pm, Saturday 10 – noon, 2 – 4 pm PT
Sunday 10 – noon
Onsite and Zoom

In today’s challenging world, understanding and managing our emotions and desires is essential for spiritual growth. While emotions remain an integral part of our being, uncontrolled emotions and self-centered desires can cloud perception and hinder our search for Peace. This course explores the complex role of emotions and desires, addressing how to navigate challenging emotions like fear, worry, and sadness, while examining how the cultivation of positive emotions can enhance spiritual development. Through a combination of theoretical understanding and practical exercises, participants will explore key questions about managing conflicting desires, transforming negative emotions, and cultivating wisdom that supports rather than hinders spiritual growth.

Single Session $15 Weekend $50

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Michele Sender has been a member of the Theosophical Society since 2006. She lived and worked at the national headquarters of the TS in America and is currently part of the community at Krotona Institute of Theosophy. She has a degree in education and has given lectures, classes, and seminars on Theosophy and its practical application in daily life both in the US and abroad. She is the founder of Fohat Productions, a publishing company created to share the living power of Theosophy. michele@fohatproductions.com.

Pablo Sender, PhD, has been a member of the Theosophical Society since 1996. He has lived and worked at the international headquarters of the TS in Adyar, India, at the national center of the TS in America, and is currently residing in the Krotona Institute of Theosophy in Ojai, California. He has presented programs and retreats in India, Europe, Oceania, and the three Americas. He writes for many Theosophical journals and is the author of The Evolution of the Higher Consciousness and Approaches to The Secret Doctrine. www.pablosender.com

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Mayo 2 – 4
Fin de semana español
Eneida Carbonell, Luz Tamarit, and Idarmis Rodriguez
J. Krishnamurti y La Fuente de la Sabiduría Perenn
Viernes 7:30 – 9 pm; Sábado 10 – mediodía; 2 – 4 pm, Domingo 10 – mediodía

Hora estándar del Pacifico

In situ y Zoom

Este fin de semana exploraremos sobre la filosofía de uno de los filósofos que sigue contribuyendo y fascinando a muchos en gran medida. Indagaremos sobre las raíces de la filosofía perenne y atemporal de J Krishnamurti, que hoy más que nunca resuena a las nuevas generaciones que desean proyectarse hacia una nueva era y hacia un nuevo paradigma de vida con el fin de entender mejor el mundo en que vivimos, así como nuestra propia naturaleza humana.

Donaciones bienvenidas

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Eneida Elena Carbonell es la actual Tesorera de la Logia España en Los Angeles y es un miembro activo de esta Logia en donde guía estudios teosóficos. También ofrece seminarios de Teosofía para la Escuela Teosófica de Krotona y para la Federación Teosófica Interamericana. Es Maestra de Matemáticas para el programa de Educación de Adultos en Los Angeles.

Luz Maria Tamarit nació en Valencia, España, y vive en USA. Desde muy joven buscó el camino espiritual, comenzando por Krishnamurti. Es trabajadora social y continúa trabajando con jóvenes con problemas de aprendizaje. Es la Bibliotecaria de la Logia España en Los Angeles y también ha servido en la junta directiva del campo teosófico Far Horizons.

Idarmis Rodríguez ha sido miembro activo del movimiento teosófico por casi 33 años, de los cuales trabajó de voluntaria casi un total de 20 años en la sede internacional de Adyar, India, un año en la sede nacional en Wheaton, Illinois, y un total de 11 en el Instituto de Krotona. Estando en la India, también trabajó 9 meses de voluntaria para el gobierno del Tíbet en el exilio en Dharamsala. Ella sigue viviendo y sirviendo de voluntaria en Krotona.