Toronto Esoteric Meetup Group

Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 7:00 PM (doors open 6:45 PM)
Hybrid Event — in person at Toronto Theosophical Society, 792 Glencairn Ave., North York
Join online via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88064619247?pwd=0WvJAiLDKyQXu6bi0UmlMOkgjmVg59.1
Free and open to the public

What Can I Do? Invoking our Sacred Warrior Archetype
In times of collective suffering and moral uncertainty, it's easy to fall into helplessness, rage, or inconsolable grief — responses that are deeply understandable, yet quietly paralyzing. This evening, we turn to a more demanding and more fruitful question: What is my place in the work of personal and collective renewal?

We'll explore this question across four interconnected dimensions:

• inner psychological work,
• spiritual practice as service,
• authentic relational dialogue, and
• practical action in the world.

Each of these plays a distinct role in the broader process of healing — and the evening is designed to show how they reinforce and complete one another.

Rather than staying purely in the realm of ideas, we'll move into direct experience. The highlight of the evening will be a hands-on introduction to KORASOMI — a synthesis of the Korason Method for Authentic Voice & Dialogue and Hakomi — a mindfulness- and somatic-based practice for invoking the "Sacred Warrior" archetype within each of us. Through conscious sound, authentic movement, and chakra work, Hugh will guide us in learning a technique you can take home and continue to practice on your own.

Underlying the whole evening is a simple but radical invitation: to refuse dehumanization, to act without hatred, and to understand that rebuilding integrity — personal or collective — is work each of us carries a small but real portion of.

About the speaker:
Hugh Smiley has been walking a path of inner inquiry, healing, and service for over four decades. His journey began early — shaped by his father's healing hands, a classical music training that led to his ARCT from the Royal Conservatory of Toronto at 17, and a deepening interest in spiritual and metaphysical studies that ignited during his university years, including a budding fascination with esoteric astrology.

A pivotal chapter unfolded while living among indigenous peoples in Paraguay, where Hugh began meditating in nature and developed a healing practice rooted in shamanic chanting, bodywork, knowledge of the chakras, and the subtle bodies. This synthesis eventually gave rise to the Korason Method for Authentic Voice and Dialogue — a body-based, heart-centred approach to authentic expression and deep listening that he has since taught in 10 countries across 4 continents.

Hugh trained directly with Ron Kurtz, founder of the Hakomi Method — a somatic-oriented, mindfulness-based approach to assisted self-discovery — becoming certified as both therapist and teacher. His therapeutic work weaves together Hakomi, the Korason Method, dreamwork, shamanic journey, gestalt, and an understanding of the subtle anatomy, creating a rich inner landscape for healing and self-knowledge.

In 1988, following an inner vision, Hugh co-created Heartsong Hill — a 50-acre forested retreat on Georgian Bay — where eight years of transformative teaching and learning unfolded. He later completed a degree in Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Toronto, and was awarded the Beattie Scholarship to research dialogue methods with NGOs in Cairo, which led to the founding of NACAD, the New AndaLuz Centre for Authentic Dialogue. He is currently supporting youth peace-building efforts with the ROHI Foundation in Cameroon.

Hugh continues to offer counselling, creative voicework, and meditation coaching in Toronto, and leads a biweekly Mindful Circle online. His life's work is a living example of how inner transformation and outer service are not separate — but two expressions of the same journey.

When: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Winter/Spring 2026
Where: 792 Glencairn Ave., Toronto, ON
Attend online via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89671983431?pwd=hoYVrQG1EF4ibvIieyTnavmXxWcy5h.1
Main Text: Deity, Cosmos and Man by Geoffrey Farthing
If the above link is broken, paste this into bar for free PDF: https://www.theosophy.world/sites/default/files/ebooks/DeityCosmosAndMan_GFarthing.pdf

This third part of our Intro to Theosophy series turns to Deity, Cosmos and Man by Geoffrey Farthing, a clear and reliable guide to the foundational teachings of Theosophy as originally presented by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky and her Adept teachers.
This study explores a living, intelligent universe governed by unity, law, and vast evolutionary cycles, and examines how the human being reflects these same cosmic principles within their own inner constitution. Emphasis is placed on Theosophy not as a belief system, but as a coherent body of knowledge—offering insight into consciousness, post-death states, hierarchies of beings, and the deeper purpose of human evolution.

Alongside discussion and reflection, the group will explore guided experiential exercises designed to support awareness, perception, and integration.

The intention is to:

• Develop a clear understanding of core Theosophical principles
• Explore the relationship between cosmos, consciousness, and the human constitution
• Encourage experiential insight alongside study and dialogue
• Support inner balance, discernment, and conscious self-development

This class is suitable for:

• Students continuing from Parts 1 and 2 of the Intro to Theosophy series
• Those interested in Theosophy, cosmology, and human evolution
• Participants seeking a grounded, psychologically oriented approach to spiritual study
• Anyone curious about consciousness, meditation, and the deeper structure of reality

No prior experience with Theosophy, yoga, or meditation is required—only curiosity, openness, and a willingness to explore thoughtfully.

Planned Start Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Wednesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Ongoing
Where: Toronto Theosophical Society, 792 Glencairn Ave, Toronto, ON
Format: In-person (Zoom considered for special circumstances)
Main Text (free PDF): Bhagavad-Gītā As It Is by H.D.G. Abhay Charanaravinda Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Physical books are available in exchange for donation.

This weekly study group offers an opportunity to explore the Bhagavad Gita, one of the foundational texts of Vedic philosophy, through sustained reading, reflection, and thoughtful dialogue.

The Bhagavad Gita addresses fundamental questions of consciousness, duty, freedom, and the nature of reality. Presented as a dialogue between the warrior Arjuna and Sri Krishna, it offers insight into paths of knowledge, devotion, and action—and examines how these integrate within human life and spiritual development.

The approach will be:

• Textual study combined with open discussion and inquiry
• Exploration of Vedic philosophy, cosmology, and psychology
• Question-and-answer format to support understanding
• A complete picture of the cultural and spiritual context

This group is suitable for:

• Those new to the Bhagavad Gita or Vedic philosophy
• Students continuing their study of Eastern spiritual traditions
• Anyone interested in consciousness, ethics, and the structure of reality
• Participants seeking grounded philosophical inquiry alongside spiritual exploration

No prior background is required—only openness, curiosity, and a willingness to engage thoughtfully with the material.

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About the Teacher
Radhikatma Prabhu is a disciple in the Brahma Sampradaya, one of four authorized Vedic lineages. He received second-level initiation from his spiritual master, Tamal Krishna Goswami, who was a direct disciple of H.D.G.A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the scholar and teacher who brought Vedic knowledge to the Western world and founded the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).

Radhikatma Prabhu spent many years studying and practicing in Israel, Europe and India, where he received training in Vedic rituals and holds the traditional status of Brahmin. During his formation, he worked closely with Tamal Krishna Goswami, who in addition to his spiritual leadership was an accomplished academic, holding a B.A. in Religious Studies and a Ph.D. from Cambridge University, where he authored nine volumes of scholarly work. This period of close service deepened Radhikatma Prabhu's understanding of both the devotional and philosophical dimensions of the tradition.

He brings to this study group both the authenticity of traditional lineage transmission and the ability to make these teachings accessible and relevant to contemporary students seeking to understand Vedic philosophy and apply it.