A Suggestive Inquiry into the Hermetic Mystery and Alchemy is considered to be one of three books that began the influence of the spiritual interpretation of alchemy in early modern Europe.
This complete edition of the text offers substantial quotes from a wealth of sources, is fully annotated with over 680 footnotes, and contains all four parts in their entirety.
PRS Salon Art Exhibition Closing Reception
“Alchemy is a threefold art, its mystery well symbolized by a triangle. Its symbol is 3 times 3 -- three elements or processes in three worlds or spheres,” stated [PRS Founder] Manly P. Hall in The Secret Teachings.
Join PRS (the Philosophical Research Society, Los Angeles) on Saturday, Sept. 30th, 2023, for the closing reception for group show! The Hansell Gallery will be open from 2:00-7:00 pm with a small reception from 5:00-7:00 pm. FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, featuring works by:
Alexandra Burden, Amanda Brass, Amanda Maciel Antunes, Anthony Cozzi, Brooke Brenton, David Orr, Devon Deimler, Dillan Conniff, Edgar Fabián Frías, Eliza Swann, Elizabeth Gill Lui, Elizabeth T. Vazquez, earpediem, Fahad Siadat, Kai Sugiyama, Kristen Phillips, Michael Dorsey, Sara Alessandrini, Stephen Reedy, Taylor Johnson, theatre dybbuk, Tiensirin Tienngern, Victoria Kraus curated by: Michael Dorsey, dama, Kelly Carmena, Amanda Brass, and Liz Vazquez.
An Initiated Tour of the Western Esoteric Traditions Zoom Lecture by Ike Baker This talk will focus on the history, theory, and practice of the Western Esoteric Traditions, from their earliest iterations, to the form in which they come to us today. Alchemy, astrology, tarot, ceremonial ritual, magic, and more will be examined not only with academic rigor, but from the perspective of an initiate of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, and several other western esoteric initiatic lineages. The incredible tapestry of Western esotericism and its systems of divination, self-evolution, and psychological and cosmological mapping will be explored, and met on its own terms. We’ll look at some of the underlying philosophies, key events, places, and personages of these traditions, as well as dive into the practical applications of the occult arts and sciences. We’ll also examine the cross-pollination of ideas with Eastern traditions.
Take a private tour of the Magical Workshop and Clockwork Automaton Collection of John Gaughan.
Imagine a workshop filled with priceless 19th-century mechanical marvels: intricate, handcrafted automatons of William Tell shooting an apple from his son’s head; of a jeweled peacock that plucks a card from a deck and spreads its tail feathers in delight; of the famed chess-playing Mechanical Turk which astonished Empress Maria Theresa, Napoleon, and Benjamin Franklin. Imagine a treasure chamber filled with more magical delights than the eye can count: a head of Beelzebub from the Theatre Robert-Houdin, a pair of Houdini’s handcuffs, a visiting card from Georges Méliès. Demons and goblins, trees that sprout blossoms, and oranges out of thin air. It's the gossamer stuff from which true magic is conjured.
This impossibly beautiful and wondrous treasure chamber exists, right here in Los Angeles, in the form of the workshop and clockwork automaton collection of John Gaughan. Although not generally open to the public due to his busy schedule and the rarity of his apparatus, Gaughan has generously agreed to open his workshop and collection up for one night for supporters of PRS, including such treasures as the Mechanical Turk, Antonio Diavolo and the Clarinet Player. For those of you who joined us for this incredibly rare opportunity last year, you know what a truly wondrous and magical experience it is! Attendance is limited to 50 people for this private tour.
MODERN OCCULTISM with Mitch Horowitz in person. Horowitz returns to PRS for the launch of his epic new work of history, Modern Occultism — celebrating its release with this special lecture and book signing. He discusses how occult philosophy and its pioneers have dramatically altered modern life and forged a thread of outsider and esoteric insight, practice, and thought throughout Western culture. He explores how our conceptions of the occult were born in late-ancient Hermeticism and permeated the growth of modernity.
Modern Occultism: History, Theory, and Practice In his most vital and comprehensive historical work to date, occult scholar Mitch Horowitzpresents an intellectually grounded exploration of modern occultism in thought and practice, from Cleopatra, astrology, and alchemy to Theosophy, chaos magic, and contemporary witchcraft—and the spiritual revolutions that followed.
WALKING THE PATH OF GRIEF: 5-Week Online Course
This course will dive deep into the work of grief, looking at how it affects us, our community, and our world. We will look at the ways it can manifest and the types of loss that can shift the earth under our feet. We explore how to bear witness to ourselves and others, learning ways to truly be of support. We will also look at how other cultures approach grief with the hope of learning how powerful, dynamic and transformative grief can be. ENROLL
The Dark Interval: Letters on Loss, Grief, and Transformation
"When things become truly difficult and unbearable, we find ourselves in a place already very close to its transformation." —Rilke
Gleaned from Rainer Maria Rilke’s voluminous, never-before-translated letters to bereaved friends and acquaintances, The Dark Interval is a profound vision of the mourning process and a meditation on death’s place in our lives.
PRS Salon '33' Exhibition Open All Week! The Philosophical Research Society invites all to inaugural PRS Salon exhibiting 33 distinct works by PRS staff, contributors, and volunteers! This group exhibition will be on display until Saturday, September 30th at the Hansell Gallery.
EXP TV presents The Short Films of Saul & Elaine Bass
Even if one doesn’t know his name, one knows and loves the art of Saul Bass. Ubiquitous and distinctive, Bass’s groundbreaking work as an artist and filmmaker left an immeasurable impact on the realm of the popular arts. However, it’s a criminal misnomer to simply refer to “his artistry” and “his impact” when Saul Bass was half of one of the arts’ greatest power couples, with his wife and collaborator Elaine Bass. Nowhere was their enmeshed creativity more evident than in their collection of extraordinary short films, which they co-conceived, co-directed and co-produced.
Saul Bass: A Life in Film and Design
This is the first book to be published on one of the greatest American designers of the 20th century, who was as famous for his work in film as for his corporate identity and graphic work. With more than 1,400 illustrations, many of them never published before and written by the leading design historian Pat Kirkham, this is the definitive study that design and film enthusiasts have been eagerly anticipating.
The Manly Hall Reading Group "Symbolic Essays" These meetings are by donation, but no one will be turned away. Attendance can be casual and the environment is comfortable and informal. There is intermittent reading out loud followed by group discussions. Participation is strictly voluntary! RSVP
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