Events

In a duo-exhibition, Elizabeth will show paintings and John will show sculptures at the Pacific Grove Art Center from September 6 through October 24—under the title, WHAT DID THE THUNDER SAY? In the Book of Revelation : ...a mighty angel…cried out in a loud voice, like a lion roaring… and the seven peals of thunder […]

This presentation and discussion will explore the three triangles in Hermetic Kabbalah linking Cosmos, Psyche/Soul and Matter/Body/Earth as a map to finding meaning in the epoch-changing times we navigate. Whether we like it or not, one of our tasks on this earth is to work with the opposites through different levels of consciousness until body, […]

What is projection? What happens when we become aware of our projections, individual and collective? We will take up chapters 5 and 6 on demons and daimons to understand how they relate to complexes and to “spirits.”  In chapter 6, we will look into the tale of Eros and Psyche, so we will take a […]

We live in a world flooded with information, yet true understanding feels more out of reach than ever. This evening, we’ll explore how the way we consume information came to shape our view of the world. Drawing from Guy Debord’s idea of the Society of the Spectacle, and Baudrillard’s concept of hyperreality, we’ll look at […]

Born during WWII in the Netherlands, Andrea van de Loo experienced a traumatic childhood. Her father’s past as a member of the Nazi SS cast a long shadow over her life. Despite challenges, she embarked on a journey toward healing and self-discovery. Her search for self took her across the globe (she presented last year […]

As the environmental crisis on Earth deepens, we are consulting Jung for his insights concerning Anima Mundi, the soul of the world. As he writes: “Nature, psyche, and life appear to me like divinity unfolded—what more could I ask for?”  We continue reading chapters from the anthology edited by Meredith Sabini: 6: Our Civilizing Potential Has Led […]

This presentation will focus on extant primary source materials to examine the foundations of Hermetic thought from antiquity to the Renaissance, tracing the history, theory, and practices of the Hermetic traditions. We will also look at the close association between Hermeticism and alchemy and explore the philosophical underpinnings of the art of transmutation. Finally, we'll explore […]

“Architecture as an Aspect of Yoga” explores the intersection of spatial design, whole-person psychology, and the evolution of consciousness. Drawing on Sri Aurobindo’s philosophy that “All life is yoga” and his and Jean Gebser’s shared insights into the evolution of consciousness, this immersive exploration reimagines architecture as a transformative practice. By aligning inner intentions with […]

Humans are meaning-making creatures. In the absence of meaning, we do not flourish. Historians too participate in this vast human effort. A large part of the historian’s craft involves identifying, describing, and explaining the meanings that individuals and societies in the past have ascribed to their experience and their behavior. But historians are more than observers […]