Thelemic Symposium 2004 ev
From Sekhet-Maat Lodge
Featuring panelists Kjetil Fjell, Bonnie Henderson-Winnie, and James Wasserman.
Friday, March 19, 2004 ev
- ...thus we gather up all the threads of human passion and interest, and weave them into an harmonious tapestry, subtly and diligently with great art, that our Order may seem an ornament even to the Stars that are in the Heavens at Night. In our rainbow-coloured texture we set forth the glory of the whole Universe—See thou to it, brother Magician, that thine own thread be strong, and pure, and of a colour brilliant in itself, yet ready to mingle in all beauty with those of thy brethren!—Aleister Crowley, Liber CXCIV: An Intimation with Reference to the Constitution of the Order
Thelemic Symposium is a panel discussion and question/answer session engaging the considerable experience and knowledge of three long-time Thelemites. We are proud to present this, the fourth annual Symposium, featuring panelists Kjetil Fjell, Bonnie Henderson-Winnie, and James Wasserman.
The Panelists
- Kjetil Fjell comes to Portland from Trondheim, Norway, where he has been active in the O.T.O. for the last ten years. Known for his Thelemic scholarship and research, Kjetil also pursues active interests in art, politics, philosophy and psychology. ( more... )
- Bonnie Henderson-Winnie is the founding Past Master of Sekhet-Maat Lodge, an artist in many media, a prolific ritualist, and has worked in opera, theatre, dance, and film for nearly a decade. ( more... )
- James Wasserman has played a key role in numerous seminal publications of the Crowley literary corpus. He is also the author of Art & Symbols of the Occult and The Templars and the Assassins, and will release his new book at the reception following this Symposium. ( more... )
The Event
The event will proceed as follows:
Introductions
The Symposium will begin with the panelists introducing themselves by way of biographical and/or editorial commentary explaining their perspective on Thelema and how they came to embrace it.
Three Questions
After the introduction, each panelist will answer the following three questions. They have had time to prepare answers to these questions and they may, at their option, discuss each others' answers during this portion of the Symposium.
- What practices do you employ to keep your focus on Thelemic principles in a culture so immersed in codependency and consumerism?
- Thelema has experienced one hundred years of growth. How would you express your vision of the Law of Thelema integrating with individuals, groups and society over the next two hundred years?
- How does the Tunis Comment support or hinder development toward the ideal expressed in the motto of the A∴A∴ - The Method of Science, The Aim of Religion?
Questions from the Audience
Following the "prepared answer" section, the audience will have an opportunity to pose questions to the panelists.
Reception
Finally, the Symposium will dissolve into a wine and hors d'oeuvres reception.
- Centennial Feast for the Equinox of the Gods
- The Symposium ends at 10:30 and then we will have just enough time to fill our glass for the Thelemic New Year countdown! Enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne or non-alcoholic sparkling juice as we ring in the Equinox at 10:49pm.
- On this first holiday of the Thelemic year, feast on a substantial selection of hors d'oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages, included for the price of admission. You'll also find microbrews and wines available for purchase.
- Book Release and Signing
- The Slaves Shall Serve: Meditations on Liberty by James Wasserman will be published by Sekmet Books and released at this Centennial Feast of the Equinox of the Gods. This is Jim's most controversial and disturbing book. It provides an insightful analysis of the modern descent into tyranny, and suggests steps to reclaim individual freedom. It also identifies the contemporary social trance, and offers techniques to help free the mind from its cultural collectivist programming This is a timely and thought-provoking book by an ardent exponent of Liberty.
- Jim's other books will also be available for purchase at the reception:
- Vending
- In addition to the books mentioned above,Sekhet-Maat Lodge will have a selection of items for sale, including abramelin oil, mugs, stickers, SML lamen t-shirts, posters and more.
Weekend Schedule
Friday, March 19
Tickets available below.
- 6:30 PM - doors open.
- 7:30 PM - Symposium begins.
- 9:00 PM - brief break.
- 10:30 PM - Symposium ends.
- 10:30 PM - reception with cash bar and hors d'oeuvres.
Saturday, March 20
Suggested contribution of five dollars.
- Dawn - Salon Samekh and Liber Reguli marathon begin.
- 2:30 PM - doors close for Invocation of Horus
- Dusk- Salon Samekh and Liber Reguli marathon end.
Sunday, March 21
Suggested contribution of five dollars.
- 2:30 PM - doors open.
- 3:00 PM - doors close for celebration of the Gnostic Mass.
See the calendar entry for a listing of celebrants when this information becomes available.
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Thelemic Symposium will not be Televised
Recording devices are prohibited at Thelemic Symposium. Non-flash photography is permitted. The restriction against recording is in the interest of promoting an atmosphere of immediacy, encouraging the panelists to speak candidly, and minimizing the "audience/performer" dynamic. Mediated content is very easy to find in the world today in video, audio, and text formats. Immediate content is rare, and Symposium aims to preserve a sense of immediacy because the topic is so personal. Panelists may choose to publish their prepared material on their own, but that's as close as you can get without attending.
Past Years
Read about previous years' Symposia by browsing through our Past Special Events page.
