Brisbane Theosophical Society Meetup

🔹 PUBLIC LECTURE 🔹 The Magic in Findhorn

🧘‍♀️ Presented by Lionel Fifield
📅 7:30 PM | Wednesday 24 September 2025
📍 Brisbane Theosophical Society

🔹 LECTURE CONTENT 🔹
Findhorn became legendary when, against all odds, giant vegetables flourished in barren Scottish soil, inspiring Eileen and Peter Caddy to found a community that touched millions, including Lionel in 1974. Lionel will share his experiences with the Caddys, their invitation to speak at the 1979 One Earth Gathering, and how this journey led him to create Brisbane’s Relaxation Centre, a sanctuary of learning for over 50 years.

🔹 WHO IS LIONEL?🔹
Lionel Fifield, founder of Brisbane’s Relaxation Centre of Queensland in 1974, was a pioneer in personal growth—helping people overcome fears, creating sanctuary spaces, and introducing more than 200 international presenters to Australian audiences. Through his seminars and collaborations with visionaries like Eileen and Peter Caddy, he inspired thousands with teachings on prosperity, release, intuition, love, and laughter.

Tea, Coffee and Conversation to follow!

🔹 FREE 2 DAY WORKSHOP 🔹 Opening Our Heart to Divine Wisdom and Love

🧘‍♀️ Facilitated by Nicky Bassett and Tony Petcopoulos
📅 9:30am - 4:30 PM | Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 September 2025
📍 Brisbane Theosophical Society

🔹 WORKSHOP CONTENT 🔹
Join us as we explore our heart’s capacity to achieve higher states of consciousness and our soul’s journey that leads us to becoming more open-hearted spiritual beings guided by love.
DAY 1: The Heart: Doorway to our Soul and Higher Consciousness

We discuss the convergence of ancient heart wisdom and recent heart-based scientific findings; and identify heart qualities that can increase our physical, emotional and mental well-being, and lead to spiritual transformations eg. enhanced intuition and reduced karma.
Day 2: Awakening to the Divine Presence in the Heart

Using H.P. Blavatsky’s treasured classic The Voice of the Silence as our guide, we reflect on our soul’s journey by exploring the significance of the Voice, the power of concentration, our thought-forms and shadow, seven Portals that can lead us to Spiritual Wisdom and more.
The workshop will include techniques and activities and two 50 page reference booklets (one is distributed at the end of each day) to reinforce the key concepts.

🔹 WHO IS NICKY AND TONY?🔹
Nicky & Tony have travelled the world since their early twenties, have studied and practiced many sacred traditions in search of Self, and taught the Ageless Wisdom for many years. Nicky, who has a degree in psychology, is a former academic lecturer in communication, astrologer, management consultant, tourism training CEO and industry training adviser. Tony is a retired social worker with 35 years experience in employee assistance schemes specialising in stress, burnout and community development; and studied at Adyar in India.
They welcome you on this magical journey deep into our hearts.
Cost: $30.00 to cover the cost of the two booklets.

Lunch: Please bring a vegetarian lunch to share | Morning and afternoon tea provided.

🔹 PUBLIC LECTURE 🔹 | The Primacy of Consciousness and Its Relationship to Knowledge and Bliss

🧘‍♀️ Presented by Gerard Brennan
📅 7:30 PM | Wednesday 1 October 2025
📍 Brisbane Theosophical Society

🔹 LECTURE CONTENT 🔹
This presentation explores the nature of Consciousness, considering both scientific theories and the ways it manifests in our daily lives and across sentient existence. We will also reflect on the wisdom of great spiritual teachers, including Annie Besant’s insight that “There is no life without consciousness; there is no consciousness without life,” and contemplate its deeper meaning in relation to Knowledge and Bliss.

🔹 WHO IS GERARD?🔹
Gerard Brennan, a teacher of English Literature with a Master of Education from the University of Sydney, has been a dedicated member of the Theosophical Society for over 25 years. Gerard has served on the Blavatsky Lodge Executive Committee, the National Council in Australia, and attended many international conventions at Adyar.

Tea, Coffee and Conversation to follow!

🔹 PUBLIC LECTURE 🔹 Unfindable Mind: Bodhidharma’s Cure for Anxiety

🧘‍♀️ Presented by Arno Hess
📅 7:30 PM | Wednesday 8 October 2025
📍 Brisbane Theosophical Society

🔹 LECTURE CONTENT 🔹
Koans are short Zen stories that reveal insights beyond ordinary thought. In this talk, Arno reflects on Bodhidharma’s teaching from the Mumonkan—that peace cannot be grasped through searching, but may be found in the direct awareness of a “groundless mind.”

🔹 WHO IS ARNO?🔹
Arno Hess, a Brisbane-based Zen teacher and founder of Pathway Zen, guides students in meditation and koan practice within the Sanbozen tradition and leads the Inside Mindfulness Program, a volunteer-run rehabilitation course now offered in six Queensland correctional centres. Holding a master’s degree in Buddhist Studies and with a background in co-founding a technology-based manufacturing company, he is passionate about integrating Zen into everyday life and supporting others on that path.

Tea, Coffee and Conversation to follow!