Please note that lectures take place on the first Saturday of each month
between 2 - 4pm unless otherwise stated. A donation of £5.00 pp, would be much appreciated.
If there is no listing then I'm sorry but there is no lecture for that month.

The green door to the right is the entrance to the Shakespeare Hall, it is a
short distance from the bus station and railway station. There is a large white sign with green writing "Community Association" hanging above the door.

There are good parking facilities in Durham, the nearest to the Shakespeare Hall is under the Gates Shopping Centre. Beautiful views of the Cathedral too.

Durham Cathedral

Our meeting place 

SHAKESPEARE HALL
NORTH ROAD
DURHAM
DH1 4SQ
0191 384 2748

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January  16th 1:45 for 2pm AGM

February 13th 1:45 for 2pm A talk by Pam Giese Alice Bailey's Theosophy

March 13th 1:45 for 2pm - A talk by Jim Blakey, Secretary of the Durham Centre for Theosophical Studies on 'Birth, Death and the after death states' a precursor to the forthcoming workshop and study sessions on 'Reincarnation and past life regression' . This is the Theosophical perspective on the life cycle and the cycle of necessity.

April 10th 1:45 for 2pm - This will be a practical workshop on Past Life Regression
Not Again! Past Lives and Reincarnation Led by Pamela Giese from the Durham Centre for Theosophical Studies

May 15th 2 - 4pm - 'Life Between Life' workshop led by Pamela Giese, exploring the Bardo or Devachan .

June 12th 1:45 for 2pm start. Study group session on the work of Mabel Collins, 'Light on the Path' Part one, an overview, led by Jim Blakey.

July 17th 1:45 for 2pm start.
 Light on the Path’ by Mabel Collins,
a review of part one and an approach to parts one and two through the great mind and work of W C Leadbeater, presented by Jim Blakey
Jim is Secretary of the Durham Centre for Theosophical Studies has has been a lifelong student of Theosophy and holds a BA Honours degree in Psychology/Sociology, a certificate in counselling skills and the Diploma in Theosophy.
He gave an overview of Part one of 'Light on the Path' and its aphorisms, the deeply esoteric work that is considered a classic amongst Theosophical literature, last month.

August recess

Sept 18th 1:45 for 2pm start.
We will watch a short film and then share ideas and comments.
Facilitated by Pam Giese and Jim Blakey

October 16th 1:45 for 2pm start.
'Globes, Rounds and Races' - a talk by Jim Blakey, secretary. Probably one of the most complex topics of the Theosophical teachings. It will include several perspectives, such as; 'As above, so below', Human and planetary evolution, reincarnation, the constitution of man, his principles and those of the planetary chains.

November 13th 1:45 for 2pm start. A talk by Pamela Giese on;
‘The Holy Grail and the Quest for the Soul.’ The Holy Grail is synonymous for that object which offers panacea but is always just out of our grasp. This live talk will feature a presentation on some esoteric ideas behind the Holy Grail as well as a guided meditation.

December 11th 1:45 for 2pm start
 A talk presented by Jim Blakey, this talk will look at the Theosophical models of the Constitution of Man and the various principles/bodies that make up the entirety that is man.