Brisbane Theosophical Society Meetup

🌟 PUBLIC LECTURE 🌟 The Magic of Creation and the Mystery of Divine Wisdom

🧘‍♀️ Presenter | Gerard Brennan
📅 7:00 PM | Wednesday 30 September 2026
📍 Brisbane Theosophical Society | 355 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill

When we look around us and observe the vastness of creation it is possible to be overwhelmed by its complexity and the apparent mystery of its existence. Yet within creation lies some of the greatest truths that reveal the universal laws governing all life. Drawing on theosophical insights and inspired by the revelations of the Ancient Wisdom, this lecture will strive to highlight the true magic of transformation at the heart of the universe. In so doing, together we may help to uncover that which veils the one existence in all things leading to peace and contentment.

Gerard Brennan is a teacher of English Literature and has a Master of Education degree from the University of Sydney. He has been a 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 🌟 Divine Laughter: Maitreya, the Gods and Childlike Wisdom 🌟

🧘‍♀️ Presenter | James Yuan
📅 7:00 PM | Wednesday 7 October 2026
📍 Brisbane Theosophical Society | 355 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill

Discover the sacred relationship between joy, freedom and spiritual awakening through myth, wisdom traditions and modern science. Explore how childlike curiosity, laughter and compassionate playfulness can help free us from limiting beliefs and awaken a deeper sense of wonder, creativity and inner peace.

James Yuan is a Young Theosophist whose search to understand his spiritual awakening and experiences of Christ consciousness led him to join the Theosophical Society. Passionate about comparative mythology, philosophy and the world's spiritual traditions, he seeks to embody spirituality in daily life through kindness, joy, service and the pursuit of truth.

Tea, Coffee and Conversation to follow!

🌟 PUBLIC LECTURE 🌟 Oneness in the Space Age: an Astronaut’s Account of Cosmic Consciousness

🧘‍♀️ Presenter | Andrew Butler
📅 7:00 PM | Wednesday 14 October 2026
📍 Brisbane Theosophical Society | 355 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill

Edgar Mitchell, the sixth person to walk on the Moon during the Apollo 14 mission, returned to Earth with a profound experience of universal connectedness that transformed the course of his life. Discover how his remarkable journey from lunar exploration to pioneering consciousness research continues to inspire new perspectives on the relationship between science, spirituality, and human potential.

Andrew Butler is an astrophysicist whose journey has taken him from studying physics in the United States to researching the cosmos in Australia, while exploring the intersection of science, spirituality, and human consciousness. A member of the Theosophical Society since 2025, he brings a unique perspective shaped by his scientific background and his personal spiritual quest, inspired by the timeless wisdom of Theosophy.

Tea, Coffee and Conversation to follow!

🌟 PUBLIC LECTURE 🌟 The Wisdom of the Bible - From the Fall to Redemption

🧘‍♀️ Lecturer | Johnny Atman
📅 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Wednesday 28 October 2026
📍 Brisbane Theosophical Society | 355 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill

Explore Genesis not merely as a story of origins, but as a profound symbolic map of human consciousness—from the undivided awareness of the Garden through the Fall, separation and conflict. Through the journeys of Noah, Abraham, Jacob and Joseph, discover a path toward responsibility, integration, surrender and reconciliation with the Absolute.

For almost forty years, Johnny Atman has explored ancient wisdom, spirituality, psychology and consciousness, drawing on his professional experience in psychotherapy, psychiatry and integrative medicine, and his deep engagement with Theosophy and the work of J. Krishnamurti. Through his books and teachings, Atman invites us to question whether thought has become our master—and to discover how direct awareness can transform consciousness, fostering greater freedom, harmony and compassion.

Tea, Cake and Conversation to follow!