Brisbane Theosophical Society Meetup

🎨 The Art of Tarot: Paint, Play & Practice Workshop 🎨
🗓 When: 7 Dec 2024, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
📍 Where: Krishnamurti Art Studio, Brisbane Theosophical Society
🌠 Facilitated by: Julia Sawyer

✨ Dive into the world of Tarot and Spiritual Art in this unique workshop combining creativity, tarot studies, journaling, and group discussion! No experience needed—just an open mind and a love for mysticism and art.
🌌 In this workshop, you will connect with others, bring a tarot card into life through painting, build your intuition, and uncover the deeper meanings behind the cards. Focus on III Empress.

Workshop Highlights
🧘 1:00 PM: Meditation, group sharing & journaling to explore the Tarot
🎨 1:30 PM: Tarot reading practice (bring your own deck if possible)
🔮 2:30 PM: Mindful painting/coloring of the day’s Tarot card
🍪 3:30 PM: Tea, chat & sharing - bring a snack to share!

Details
🔹 All materials supplied (canvas $5-$10 extra)
🔹 Wear comfy clothes that can get messy
🔹 Bring your own Tarot and Oracle cards if you have them

🎨 PAINT & SIP TEA:
A Spiritual Art Workshop with Julia Sawyer

🌟 AWAKEN YOUR INNER LIGHT THROUGH ART 🎨✨
Discover the magic of creativity & explore the timeless art that bridges the spiritual & material worlds.

🗓️ When: Sunday, 15 December
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Where: Brisbane Theosophical Society, Basement Art Studio

🎨 This workshop draws inspiration from timeless art traditions that evoke harmony, divine expression, and inner illumination. Come and enjoy an afternoon of peace, creativity, and connection over a cup of tea. 🌿✨

🌟*"Through art, we awaken our creative power, express our divine essence, and illuminate our inner world." Judith Cornell*

🔸 What You’ll Experience:

• Enjoy creative freedom by choosing a mystical image (supplied or bring your own) that inspires you
• Create your own unique piece inspired by sacred art including Renaissance Iconic Art, Hermeticism, Mysticism, Buddhism, Mandalas and Yoga.

🔸 What’s Included:

• Paint, brushes, pencils, pens, pastels and paper (student quality)🖌️
• Option to BYO own canvas or purchase on the day: $5 or $10
• Alcohol free, plenty of tea provided

🔸 Who Can Join:

• Open to anyone aged 15 and above
• This fun, welcoming space is for both beginners and seasoned artists

1. Relax in a tranquil environment and connect with your creativity and spirit

🌟 Mandala Creation Workshop: An Afternoon of Creative Self-Discovery 🌀

✨ Create a unique piece of art inspired by universal symbols and timeless wisdom in a reflective, harmonious setting.

🗓️ Saturday, 21st December
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Brisbane Theosophical Society, 355 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill - Basement Art Studio

Explore the universal art of Mandalas, a practice rooted in ancient traditions and celebrated for its power to inspire self-discovery, creativity, and inner harmony. Supported by C.G. Jung’s insights, mandalas are seen as tools for soul integration and transformation, making them a meaningful medium for personal growth and expression.

🖌️ Workshop Highlights:
1️. Welcome: Meditation with sound bowls, centring, introductions.
2. Discussion: What are Mandalas? History of Mandalas? How to create your own Mandala.
3. Warm-up: Colour pre-printed designs inspired by sacred geometry, alchemy, and tarot—symbols that help unlock your intuition.
4. Tea or Coffee Break ☕ (Bring snacks to share).
5. Create Your Mandala: Dive deep, relax and allow your deeper self to be expressed through your own unique, intuitive artistic expression.
6. Share & Reflect: Discuss your creation with like-minded individuals in a supportive space.

🎨 No Artistic Experience Needed
Bring yourself, a willing heart, and an open smile. Open to everyone 15+ years.

1:00PM - 1:40PM, 2nd & 4th Sunday

The three pillars of the Theosophical Society are said to be study, meditation and service. Our meditation group provides the opportunity for meditation with other interested persons both members and non-members alike.

For some of us, meditating in a group provides that ‘something extra’ in our practice which may not be there when meditating alone. The practice does not follow any particular tradition, but is a more contemporary approach in its openness and natural simplicity around the breath, stillness, silence and awareness, and includes a short time of contemplation of a theosophical nature.

Meditative contemplation can assist in our theosophical studies in a way that is not open to the discursive mind. Many ideas in our literature require an intuitive understanding which a meditative approach can bring, which is then more a part of our being as opposed to just something we may think on, or agree with, intellectually.

1:00PM - 1:40PM, 2nd & 4th Sunday

The three pillars of the Theosophical Society are said to be study, meditation and service. Our meditation group provides the opportunity for meditation with other interested persons both members and non-members alike.

For some of us, meditating in a group provides that ‘something extra’ in our practice which may not be there when meditating alone. The practice does not follow any particular tradition, but is a more contemporary approach in its openness and natural simplicity around the breath, stillness, silence and awareness, and includes a short time of contemplation of a theosophical nature.

Meditative contemplation can assist in our theosophical studies in a way that is not open to the discursive mind. Many ideas in our literature require an intuitive understanding which a meditative approach can bring, which is then more a part of our being as opposed to just something we may think on, or agree with, intellectually.

William Meader Lecture
“Soul of Humanity”
~ Evolves Through World Crisis ~

Wednesday 26 February 2025
📅 6:00 – 7:00pm supper
📅 7:00 – 9:00pm talk
📍Brisbane Theosophical Society, 355 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill Q 4000

Humanity is facing a set of global crises that are unparalleled. Whether considering the climate crisis, the untold suffering taking place in the Middle East, or the rise in authoritarian regimes around the world, humanity is at a pivotal point in history. Yet when looked at from an esoteric perspective, it becomes evident that we have entered the burning ground period that always precedes a new and dawning era for the human family. It is a time when the Soul of Humanity is seeking to shape outer events in support of humanity’s betterment.

✨ “The Lighted Lamp” ✨

📅9:30am – 5:00pm, Thursday 27 February 2025
📍Brisbane Theosophical Society, 355 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill Q 4000

Every human being is destined to bring light into the world. Indeed, the purpose of the soul is to creatively express its love and wisdom in support of humanity’s betterment. It is to be a beacon of light in a darkened world and to let your light shine. Yet to do this we must realize that deep within each of us is a lamp waiting to be lit. When its light begins to flicker and glow, it indicates that an individual has entered onto the Path. Such a person is then recognized as a lighted lamp**.**

✨To be a lighted lamp is to be an aspiring magician. The soul within each of us is seeking to generate loving and creative thoughts that have the power to uplift. As this inner light begins to blaze, it indicates that the soul now has a sanctuary (within the head) through which to express its wisdom in the outer world.

In this day-long seminar, we will explore the soul’s creative process—as it seeks to magically radiate through this lighted lamp, deep within. This will include a penetrating look at the step-by-step method used by the soul to manifest its creative intention.

Below are additional themes that will be presented and discussed:

• Recognizing the creative power of the “interludes” in meditation
• Hearing and trusting the Voice of the Silence
• The evolution of the lighted lamp leading to the Halo Effect
• Expressing the light of love and wisdom as a function of service

1:00PM - 1:40PM, 2nd & 4th Sunday

The three pillars of the Theosophical Society are said to be study, meditation and service. Our meditation group provides the opportunity for meditation with other interested persons both members and non-members alike.

For some of us, meditating in a group provides that ‘something extra’ in our practice which may not be there when meditating alone. The practice does not follow any particular tradition, but is a more contemporary approach in its openness and natural simplicity around the breath, stillness, silence and awareness, and includes a short time of contemplation of a theosophical nature.

Meditative contemplation can assist in our theosophical studies in a way that is not open to the discursive mind. Many ideas in our literature require an intuitive understanding which a meditative approach can bring, which is then more a part of our being as opposed to just something we may think on, or agree with, intellectually.