Seattle Gnostic Center
Current Class
Health & Spirituality
Integrate a Rich Spiritual Life with a Healthy Lifestyle
4 Week Course Weds at 7pm Begins Jan 25th
Held in a Lake City/North Seattle residence at: 2427 NE 143rd St
This is a great opportunity to begin the New Year with a fresh outlook and insight into Health & Spirituality. Integrate a rich Spiritual life with a healthy lifestyle, by learning to quiet the mind, open the heart, nourish the body and feed the soul thru ageles teachings & cutting edge science. We will also offer methods for success for what ever nutritional steps you are willing to take.
Future Classes
The Art of Living
Gnostic Wisdom & Meditation
Explore the timeless teachings of Gnosis and "The Art of Living", direct experiential knowledge of the self and of the divine. Rediscover the beauty, creativity and unique interbeingness of your soul. This ongoing series serves as a thorough introduction to Gnostic Psychology and the Gnostic path of self-realization including meditation, mindfulness, kabbalah, alchemy, astral and dream exploration, the law of karma, the universal mind, the chakras, transformation and purification of energy, transforming impressions and negative emotions, and more.
Classes include lecture, discussion, meditation and mindfulness practices, and suggested "homework" reading and practices.
Esoteric Astrology
The Occult Psychology of the Zodiac
For millennia humanity has found parallels in our tendencies and actions with the placement of the stars. In ancient times Astrology and Astronomy were one. While the celestial movements were measured, corresponding natural cycles were discerned to have inherent principles. It is difficult to separate ourselves from the earth we walk and the Heavens that clothe us. With recent discoveries in fractal geometry and mathematics we begin to realize the reality of ancient claims that the macrocosm is mirrored within the microcosm and vice versa, giving a profound hope to the statement-Know thyself and you shall know the Universe and Its Gods- The true seeker of Light can take advantage of these comprehensions to aid in their spiritual journey and facilitate the awakening of the soul. We are excited to offer for the first time a public course that flows through the year with the movements of the stars to connect us with the message they reveal. On the 3rd Wednesday of each month we will meet to study and reflect upon the coming Zodiacal influence. Through lecture, discussion, meditation and monthly exercises we will attempt to enter into the Mysteries of the Universe by penetrating the mysteries of the self.
Gnostic Mysteries of Christmas
Gnostic Mysteries of Christmas
For millennia this time of the year has been sacred to humanity and it's connection to the Divine. We will be exploring the deep significance of this Holiday and why it holds a distinct place in our hearts, not just for Christians but all traditions and cultures.
Join us as we reveal the link between astronomical phenomena and spiritual awakening as we study the science behind Birth, Christ and the Solar Gods.
Halloween
Myth, Mystery, and Origin
Halloween is such a day. In the past this time of the year was held sacred in that it represented a movement from the exterior warmth, growth, and production of the summer months toward the interior reflection and search for warmth inside one’s own self, through one’s family and home.
We will be looking at the connection between death and rebirth through the symbols and teachings of the Celts and their priestly cast, the Druids.
Gnosticism
Past-Present-Future
Join us as we study the practical and mystical impact Gnosticism has had upon humanity and the profound transformation it can provide in your life today. Each class contains theory and pratice. $5 to $10 suggested donation.
Dream Yoga & Astral Travel
Awakening Consciousness in the Astral Plane
This course includes methods of dream recall and interpretation which can unlock a beautiful source of untapped knowledge about oneself and the world with which we live.
We will also be practicing different mystical exercises to help us understand the difference between Lucid Dreaming and true Astral Travel, where one can leave behind the life of Dreams and enter into a Real World and converse with its inhabitants.
The Marvelous World of the Chakras
Integrating Spirit & Matter
Occult Anatomy of the Chakras
At the point where Western Science meets Eastern Philosophy, within the micro-laboratory of the human endocrine system, we find the marvelous world of the Chakras. These Mystical wheels of Light which have been spoken of in many traditions, under various names, are continually integrating Spirit and Matter through the transformation of energy from the grossest to the most subtle.
This will be an intensive eight week course. We will delve deeply into this esoteric topic with many practical methods to work with these magnetic centers showing the psychological relationship between our inner and outer worlds. In addition, we will learn ancient Yogic techniques for the positive awakening of that magical force known as Kundalini.
As well as enriching one’s spiritual life, these teachings will also reveal age-old practices that can nourish and extend one’s physical life.
This course is given at no set charge, but a $5-10 donation per class is deeply appreciated.
Gnostic Kabbalah
Tree of Life
Watch class trailer on YouTube
We can find all sorts of books in bookstores about Traditional Kabbalah, related to the mysticism of Judaism, but we seldom find books about Initiatic Kabbalah (Gnostic Kabbalah). Initiatic Kabbalah is related to the path of Self-realization, and deals with the importance of awakening Consciousness and of entering into Initiation.
The term "Self-realization" implies the understanding of a special type of knowledge, self-knowledge.
Knowledge in Greek = Gnosis.
Knowledge in Hebrew = Daath.
Genesis is a Gnostic Book that refers to the mysteries of Daath, indicating two trees that were in Eden.
The first Tree is Gnosis, Daath, the Tree of Knowledge (the Science of Good and Evil): Alchemy (the Chemistry of God.)
Daath, the Tree of Knowledge, is hidden within the Tree of Life. The Tree of Life is the second Tree.
The Tree of Life symbolizes the different parts of the Being (the Spirit of God with in each individual): 10 Sephiroth, coming out from the nothingness, (Sephirah: sapphire/ jewel). These are 10 emanations from the Unknowable Source.
To enter in any Sephiroth and enjoy its fruit we need the mystery of Daath (the Tree of Knowledge), Gnosis. This is not intellectual but rather is related to the creative potency of the Tree.
In genuine Gnosis, there must be the study and understanding of the two trees together.
Join as we enter into a deep study of these two trees, in theory and more importantly practice. Their true understanding can take us far beyond our wildest imagination.
2012: MAYAN PROPHECIES
Finding Balance in Apocalyptic Times
Transcending the Event Horizon
Technology is advancing at a remarkable rate; an insignificant private instant can be viewed by millions in a matter of moments. But in a world of immediate information and instant gratification, why does it seem as though we are moving farther and farther apart from one another?
In many ways humanity is losing its human component. Are we aware of disconnects in both our personal relationships and with the planet? We live in an atmosphere of elevated interest about ideas of consciousness that are not necessarily mirrored in the world around us. We find it echoed in the words we hear but often absent in the actions we witness.
Common belief holds that civilization is at its developmental apex. However, the picture painted by the Maya reveals something different. Are we at the peak of human evolution or a point on an eternal cycle? These two perspectives are indistinguishable without the living faculty of consciousness. In order for the Sun to rise it must simultaneously set. Beginning and ending occupy the same place in time: "the event horizon".
What can the ancient predictions of the Mayan people tell us about our distant past, the coming future and the power of the present moment that perfectly unites the two?
For millennia humanity has longed to know where we have come from and where we are going in hopes to find a purpose for our existence -- as a whole and as individuals. This mysterious culture left their reflections to these impacting questions in stone to inspire & direct future races. With precise mathematic calculations and a deep spiritual connection, the wisdom of the Maya illustrates for us a message of caution, hope, and love, with alarming clarity.
The Royal Art of Alchemy
Explore the ancient science, art and wisdom of the Alchemists of the west and Tantrics of the east. The ancient and long-revered tradition of Tantrism is synonymous with the true heart of Western Alchemy. Both seek to transform the initiated student into the ultimate fulfillment of human existence: a purified soul, marked by the spontaneous expression of pure and selfless compassion.
Al (Arabic, as in Allah) means "God." Also El (Hebrew) for "God." Chem or Khem is from kimia (Greek) which means "to fuse or cast a metal." Also from Khem, the ancient name of Egypt. The synthesis is therefore Al-Kimia: "to fuse with God."
Sanskrit for "continuum" or "unbroken stream." This refers first (1) to the continuum of vital energy that sustains all existence, and second (2) to the class of knowledge and practices that harnesses that vital energy, thereby transforming the practitioner.
This science was known and practiced by the ancient esoteric Egyptians, Aztecs, Mayans, Chaldeans, Greeks, Tibetans, Indians, Zen and Chan Buddhists, Zoroastrians, Sufis, and many, many more. Both the Western branch (Alchemy) and the Eastern branch (Tantrism) of this ancient science have been fractured into many variations and movements. The pure ones have generally gone underground due to intense persecution. In their wake there have appeared many degenerated sects of who sought only to feed their desires.
The alchemical Gnostic teachings have been held sacred and, up until the 20th century, were held secret. The time has arrived for this knowledge to be given openly again. With a balanced approach involving esoteric psychology, meditation, study, and practice we engage in these ancient teachings in order to realize their goal: transformation of ourselves into symbolic gold which refers to the virtues of the soul. This course also involves the study of the Initiatic Kabbalah, the map of the self-realization of the Being.
This course is appropriate for singles as well as couples. Ultimately, alchemy and tantra are realized in relationship between man and woman, however vast work is realized by the single individual. Also, the course is fairly introductory, as deeper alchemical work will take more than one course to study, especially since the Gnostic studies are approached in a balanced way as opposed to unrealistic or unbalanced promises of quick awakenings or instant transformations. The format of this course is a classroom setting with a lecture including images/art, a brief meditation practice, and a period for questions and discussion. We will suggest "homework" that will consist of meditation practices and mindfulness/self-awareness building practices based on Gnostic psychology. In terms of specific energy work or alchemical/tantric work for couples, we will merely introduce these concepts in discussion/lecture format.
Karma
The Wheel of Life & Self Realization
- The Law of Cause and Effect and our relationship to it
- The Laws of Return, Recurrence and Reincarnation
- Human Evolution, Involution and Spiritual Revolution
- The Mysteries of Life and Death
- Mercy and the Negotiation of Karma
Empty the Mind, Open the Heart, Enter the Silence
Meditation
Class 2 - Consciousness and the 3 levels of the Mind
Class 3 - Raja Yoga - Renunciation and the 8 steps of Meditation
Class 4 - Samattha - Vipassana: Concentration - Insight - Resistance
Class 5 - Elevating oneself through the 4 states of Consciousness
Class 6 - Cultivating inner nothingness - Positive use of Imagination
Class 7 - Imagination - Inspiration - Intuition & Types of Clairvoyance
Class 8 - Meditation & Alchemy - Creative Energy & the Soul
"Meditation is not a means to an end. It is both the means and the end." - Krishnamurti
Paying attention may sound like a very simple thing, but if we were to look at how our minds actually work, it becomes apparent that in fact, we pay attention much less than we might think.
- Kapleau
Nearly all spiritual practices are based on this principle. In fact, whenever you think that you have lost the path, or feel confused by esoteric terminology, remember that all the different teachings and techniques are meant to explain various levels of attention and that the key to true understanding lies in that same power.
The highest wisdom is based on attention - as are all forms of spiritual practice - from the simplest to the most intricate. With the power of attention one begins to see things in a new light. From the simplicity of the breath, to the most complex mathematical equation, our surroundings begin to speak to us.
Meditation is simply a matter of directed attention.
When we pay attention, whatever we are doing - whether it be cooking, cleaning, or making love - is transformed into meditation and becomes part of our spiritual path. We begin to notice new details and textures to our life; moments become sharper, clearer, and at the same time more spacious.
