Voices of Wisdom & Modern Film (See 'Classes' for dates for upcoming seminars)

In these classes you will learn about the mysteries of ancient wisdom from leading philosophers, religious leaders, scholars, spiritual teachers, world-renowned mystics and critically-acclaimed authors. Scenes from modern film are included in each presentation.

2012 & Beyond - an in-depth analysis of the Mayan Long Count Calendar and why it stops on December 21, 2012. Excerpts from two newly released documentary films are shown including interviews with scientists, philosophers, scholars, and authors on this subject. This class is designed to separate 'fact from fiction' regarding the predictions of the ancient Mayans. Additionally, there is a comparative review of the Mayan astronomical system and the Galactic Alignment that is the basis for the beginning of a new age.      

The Great Perennialists - Pythagorus, Abulafia, Shankara, Eckhart, Rumi, Suzuki, and Swedenborg. Achieving oneness with The Godhead and experiencing the lightness of being.

The Transcendent Unity of All Religions - exploring the nature of the inward path in all esoteric religious traditions. A new way of looking at spiritual reality in global terms. 

Torah and Vedas - Similarities between these ancient texts. Comparative analysis of inner teachings of The Godhead, cycles of the nature, and evolution of Self. 

The Divine Feminine - the importance of the Goddess throughout history. Isis, Diana, Athena, Gaia, Sophia, Shekinah, Ashterah, and many others. The necessity of balance between the male and female energies.

The Existentialists - Kierkegaard, Sartre, Camus & Beckett. The questioning of human existence and the conditions of this existence. The individual creates meaning in life.

Prophets of the Hebrew Bible - the underlying messages of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel. A rational approach to understanding their prophecies. The Merkabah and cosmology.

Science and Religion - an explanation of the latest discoveries in physics (M-Theory). Correspondences between science, ancient diagrams, and religious stories of emanation.

The Gnostics - according to Elaine Paigel's critically-acclaimed book on this subject. Gnostic beliefs, practices and influences. Why Gnosticism did not succeed as a world religion.

Fundamentals of Esoteric Religion: examining the three essential concepts found in esoteric traditions: Deity, Macrocosmic & Microcosmic Cycles, The Evolution of Consciousness.

After-Death Experience - as reported by thousands of people experiencing an NDE (near-death-experience) and the OBE (out-of body experience). An analysis of these two phenomenon based on the research of Ian Stevenson Ph.D, Kenneth Ring Ph.D, Robert Bruce and Robert Monroe.   

Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions - The Creation, The Fall of Man, The Flood, Tower of Babel, Jonah and The Fish, and the strength of Samson. These stories and many others are found in ancient texts of other religions.

Krishnamurti and Eknath Easwaren - Spiritual teachings of the East. The upward flight of the soul. The continuing desire to move forward. How to eliminate fear of death.

The Dali Lama and Robert Thurman Ph.D - Training the mind to raise consciousness. Transformation of the heart by understanding emotions. The quest for enlightenment.

The Language of Numbers - Hebrew and ancient Greek are two languages which use letters as numbers. A review of The Torah chapter: Numbers. The significance of mathematics as a universal language revealing the importance of Pi, Phi and other timeless equations.

Ethics of Taoism, Confucianism and Zen - inner dynamics of self-discipline and the importance of "the other". A comparative examination of three philosophies directed toward reason, compassion and community. 

Plato - as it is said, "there's philosophy, and then there's Plato". An in-depth discussion of Meno, Phaedo, Timeaus and The Republic X. Explanations on the eternal validity of the soul.

Joseph Campbell, Ph.D - professor, writer, and lecturer. Best known for his work in comparative mythology, comparative religion, and the Bill Moyer interviews on PBS.

Alan Watts - British philosopher, writer, speaker, and teacher of comparative religion. Author of (25) books relating to scientific knowledge and Eastern / Western religions.

Jean Houston, Ph.D - a leading voice in the cross-cultural study of inter-spirituality. Featured in the PBS Special A Passion for the Possible, and author of (9) books.

Houston Smith, Ph.D - among the preeminent religious scholars in the US. His work, The World's Religions is a classic in the field of comparative religion.