Thelemic Symposium 2003 ev
From Sekhet-Maat Lodge
Featuring panelists James Nobles, Keith S. Schuerholz, and Annie "Bones" Sheeler.
Saturday, March 15, 2003 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 second annual Symposium, featuring panelists James Nobles, Keith S. Schuerholz, and Annie "Bones" Sheeler.
The Panelists
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.
Four Questions
After the introduction, each panelist will answer the following four 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.
- How do you define fraternity, and how do you incorporate it in your life?
- What makes a person a Thelemite? For example, is a Thelemite someone who: accepts Liber AL, identifies as a Thelemite, or acts in accordance with their will?
- What do you think our biggest obstacle is, collectively, in the pursuit of promulgating the Law of Thelema?
- What do you see as the difference, if any, between "pure will," as discussed in Liber AL, and "True Will," as described by Crowley?
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.
- Food & Drink
- On the eve of Thelemic New 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.
- Vending
- 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
Saturday, March 15
Tickets available below.
- 6:30 PM - doors open.
- 7:00 PM - Symposium begins.
- 9:00 PM - brief break.
- 10:30 PM - Symposium ends.
- 10:30 PM - reception with cash bar and hors d'oeuvres.
Sunday, March 16
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.
