2011 International Alchemy Conference
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Behnam
Bakhshandeh
BREAKOUT:
Conspiracy for Greatness
In the “Conspiracy for Greatness” we examine different areas of our
lives, areas that we have impacted with our conspiracies for smallness,
and our gatherings of evidence and arguments of our limitations. We look
at some of the most important aspects of our lives, and we will become
“present” to the impact of our decisions and choices in our lives. We
also learn to design our own future by inventing a vision for our life
worth living and worth working to achieve. As individuals, we have
deeply ingrained images and beliefs about whom and what others are and
we are, and how the world works. These beliefs highly influence our
daily perceptions and decisions. We only begin to take responsibility
for the behaviors that run our lives as we gain clarity about our
beliefs and their effect our lives. We can then more easily dissolve any
limiting barriers and allow the essential qualities, such as self-love,
compassion and understanding to our lives and the lives of those around
us that produce fulfillment, self-expression and success.
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Sonia
Barrett
BREAKOUT:
Stepping Beyond the Boundaries of the Collective Human Program
The science of the particle wave dance is significant in our quest for
spiritual transformation. The alchemical process is intertwined in the
shadowy movement of subatomic particles. The formula for all potentials
in and outside of time is encoded in every aspect of the human design.
Alchemy is a natural process when we tap into ourselves beyond the
confines of the physical programs of the body. This lecture will explore
the un-accessed potentials of the human body and the role of alchemy in
such possibilities. A point of focus will be on the concept of “time”,
perception and cycles. I present the question; are we bound by the
planetary/cosmic cycles? Can we expand beyond this concept of the human
blueprint? Can we override these embedded constructs if indeed the
“universe is but at heart a phantom” as stated by David Bohm. This
lecture will examine the possibilities. My aim is to more deeply explore
the alchemical extraction of the untapped “I” (“eye”) that does the
observing. This lecture promises to stir a knowing that goes beyond
surface concepts and beliefs. It will be about an acknowledgment of
one’s self as the alchemist in the chemical factory of the physical
body. Participants will come away with perhaps a confirmation or an
addition to what is already silently realized for all is known.
Questions and answers will follow stimulating even more thought.
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Robert
Bartlett
KEYNOTE:
A Conversation with an Alchemist
This keynote is an opportunity to hear directly from a practicing
alchemist, Robert Bartlett, who works in his lab everyday. This unique
presentation will be an intimate conversation facilitated by Duane Saari,
former editor of the Alchemy Journal and member of the International
Alchemy Guild. Robert, author of two books – Real Alchemy and The Way of
the Crucible will talk about has lab work and his alchemy school. Mr
Bartlett will share his experiences at the famous Paracelsus Research
Society in Salt Lake City, Utah during the 70's and 80's where he
studied with and worked for Frater Albertus (Albert Reidel), one of the
most well known American alchemists. Duane will try to get Robert to
reveal some secrets of alchemy. Special guests are planned and
participants will have the opportunity to submit written questions for
Robert, some of which will be answered during the session.
WORKSHOP : Herbal Alchemy
Herbal Alchemy is a two part workshop – 6 hours total
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Steve
Bhaerman
KEYNOTE:
Spontaneous Evolution: A Universal Love Story
At a time when our world faces multiple crises, here is some good news:
We are on the threshold of evolving into a new super-organism called
Humanity. Author, humorist and practical philosopher Steve Bhaerman
offers an inspiring presentation based on the book both Thom Hartmann
and Deepak Chopra have called "world-changing": Spontaneous Evolution:
Our Positive Future and a Way to Get There From Here, co-authored with
noted cellular biologist Bruce Lipton. Combining Bruce's work as a
biological scientist, and Steve's background as a political scientist,
the book offers an exciting and inspiring view of life on earth as a
“universal love story.” You’ll learn how and why love heals, and how to
use it as a transformational tool as you participate in the greatest
adventure in human history -- conscious evolution!
WORKSHOP : The Alchemy of Humor
“Laughter is medicine.” We’ve heard it so often, it’s almost a cliché.
To go a bit deeper, laughter is “medicine” in the native American
sense…a form of magic that can transmute suffering into insight,
rigidity into flexibility, separation into connection. As am alchemical
(or we might say, all-comical) tool, humor has gthe power to heal the
heart and free the mind.
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Ross
Bochnek
BREAKOUT:
The Alchemy of Cyborg
This presentation syncretizes; the etymologies of Greek words kybernetes
and techne, Plato’s Republic, Manfred Clynes, Timothy Leary, Kabballah’s
Tree Of Life, and Epigenetics. The first writing to conceive the Cyborg
begins; “‘A wanderer is man from his birth… in a ship… what he sees is,
so have his thoughts been… The challenge of space travel to mankind is
not only to his technological prowess, it is also a spiritual challenge
to take an active part in his own biological evolution.” A "ship” can
include a boat, body, energy field, or planet. Technological” connoted
arts/skills whose goals can be articulated; before
artificial/synthetic/non-biological/futurist connotations. Originally,
humanistically, a Cyborg’s exogenous system unconsciously augments his
homeostatic balancing; intended to free his consciousness to “think,
feel, create, and explore” soul and spirit. Alchemy can assist the
Cyborg “wanderer” to create the reality he perceives, work with his
emotions, and decide upon just evolutionary paths.
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Christina
Bjergo
BREAKOUT:
The Alchemy of Dreaming Through Sacred Serpent Spiral Qigong
This presentation syncretizes; the etymologies of Greek words kybernetes
and techne, Plato’s Republic, Manfred Clynes, Timothy Leary, Kabballah’s
Tree Of Life, and Epigenetics. The first writing to conceive the Cyborg
begins; “‘A wanderer is man from his birth… in a ship… what he sees is,
so have his thoughts been… The challenge of space travel to mankind is
not only to his technological prowess, it is also a spiritual challenge
to take an active part in his own biological evolution.” A "ship” can
include a boat, body, energy field, or planet. Technological” connoted
arts/skills whose goals can be articulated; before
artificial/synthetic/non-biological/futurist connotations. Originally,
humanistically, a Cyborg’s exogenous system unconsciously augments his
homeostatic balancing; intended to free his consciousness to “think,
feel, create, and explore” soul and spirit. Alchemy can assist the
Cyborg “wanderer” to create the reality he perceives, work with his
emotions, and decide upon just evolutionary paths.
WORKSHOP : Secret of the Arcanum
Western Gnostics integrated body oriented energy practices from the East
for their spiritual development. A.E. White, Gnostic member of the
Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, created the famous Rider-Waite tarot
deck commonly used today. Like the Taoist I-Ching and the Casting of
Lots from the time of the Old Testament, the tarot is a divination tool.
The universal imagery in the major arcane also shares a universal wisdom
found in dreams, myth and archeology around the world. The spiritual
truth is that the cultivation and refinement of the subtle energy of the
body leads to psycho-spiritual growth and spiritual rebirth. In this
workshop we will discover the Asian symbolism encoded in the cards and
see how to work with sacred serpent spiral energy through the Taoist
practice of qigong. Come learn simple techniques to promote spiritual
dreaming, cleanse the instinctual Po body soul and awaken the inner
“elixir field.”
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Gregory
Brown
BREAKOUT:
The Western Path of Initiation: Integration of the Opposites
Joseph Campbell, Carl Jung and Aleister Crowley provided the Western
World with a unique glimpse into the wonder of the transformative
psycho-spiritual growth provided through the process of unifying
internal opposites. Campbell elucidated the mono-myth as the outer
journey of the hero or initiate present throughout world cultures. Jung
cataloged the same journey from the vantage point of the psychiatrist
describing an inner task of sequential alchemical marriages of opposites
within the psyche, each bringing the individual a step closer to
wholeness. This model of growth is well exemplified by the diagram of
the caduceus. Crowley practiced mysticism and inner alchemy from the
context of the Western Mystery Traditions after traveling the world to
study with various masters, and demonstrated this in the form of the
initiation ritual, externally in dramatic presentation which was to be
integrated in the psyche of the initiate. We will explore the
understanding and experience of the integration of opposites following
the guidance of these three great thinkers, with the aid of brief media
clips. Participants will additionally learn how to identify clues in
their own lives which point to a neglected opposite which needs
integration.
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Dr.
Theresa Bullard BREAKOUT:
Alchemize Your Thinking – Awaken Your Inner Genius
How do we create a fundamental shift in human consciousness?
WORKSHOP : Tapping into Alchemical Consciousness: Making the Leap to a
Sustainable Future
Even in this age of Quantum Physics, Super String Theories, and
Multiverse Cosmology, human thought is still very much stuck in a
Newtonian world-view. The way we perceive and approach problems in our
world is often dictated by out-dated paradigms that are no longer
suitable for the complex, fast-paced, uncertain world of today.
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Barry
Carter
BREAKOUT:
Ormus
We live in a time of great changes. Some of these changes threaten the
very ground of our lives on earth. Barry will describe how alchemy was
used by ancient people to thrive in such times of change.
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Thom
Cavalli
KEYNOTE:
Osiris, Ancient Myth for a New World
Alchemy remains an elusive, occult art and science in the contemporary
world. And yet, as recent events have shown, the alchemical principle of
Solve et Coagula is still very much operating in the individual psyche
and collective society. Drawing from the 5000 year old myth of Osiris,
Dr. Cavalli reveals how this recipe is embedded in this ancient story.
He also shows how Egypt’s most heretical pharaoh, Akhenaton, founded
monotheism and established the basis for the modern psyche.
WORKSHOP : Becoming Osiris, A Journey into Eternity
Death in ancient Egypt was embedded in a rich mythology and many
alchemical operations were performed to insure safe passage into an
eternal afterlife. Mummification, the Opening of the Mouth, Judgment,
Descent through the Underworld and finally becoming one with Osiris were
all part of this final journey into eternity.
This workshop uses ancient rites and operations to acquire the unus
mundus. We will have a transmutation experience through a living
embalming process. The ritual of Opening of the Mouth is performed in
order to open our senses to the Underworld and allow us to safely
navigate through the treacherous waters of the unconscious. Our soul is
then weighed against Ma’at’s feather. The journey continues as we make
our way through the Underworld where we encounter demons and transform
them into our personal daemons. In the end, we embody Osiris and join
him in the rhythms of life and death.
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Mantak
Chia
KEYNOTE:
Supreme Inner Alchemy
In this address you will learn a basic Energy meditation Awakening
Healing Light and Opening of the Microcosmic Orbit. Master Chia will
help pass energy to open your channel which will increase your healing
power; increase your knowledge, wisdom and your spirit; and help you be
more connected to the supreme creator.
You will learn how to distress yourself, to make friends with your
negative emotion, how to delete the bad memory and master yourself and
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Brian
Cotnoir
BREAKOUT:
Alchemy and he Ascent of the Soul
Alchemy had its origins in Alexandria, Egypt. Gnostic and hermetic
concepts and practices of ascent of the soul, ancient craft
technologies, and Greek philosophy all contributed to its rise.
Alexandrian alchemy is an active meditation on creation and the ascent
of the soul through the study and practice of chrysopoeia, that is,gold
composition.It sees substance and process as symbol.
This talk will examine alchemical processes and the materials used and
through selected readings, lay the ground work for understanding what
this alchemy actually entailed.
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Maja
D'Aoust KEYNOTE: To see a World
in a Grain of Sand
The true implications of the Hermetic axiom 'as above so below' examined
through the strata of correspondences and relations that form physical
existence. A cross-disciplinary approach to unification through
alchemical philosophy that weaves the tantric web of conjunctio through
every event, no matter how large or how small. Let's bring the androgyn
into everything, dismembering the archetype to reveal its iteration into
infinity.
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‘Amazon
John’ Easterling
BREAKOUT:
Healing Ourselves, Healing Our Planet. The Role of Edible Alchemy in the
Evolution of Consciousness
This fascinating presentation will bring 30 years worth of Amazon
Rainforest stories and experience to life and look at the notion of
plant intelligence as an accelerator in the evolution of consciousness.
Humans have always been dependent on the plant kingdom for food, for
shelter and for medicine. We will have a look at our historical
relationships with plants and examine new discoveries, new opportunities
and new realizations . You will learn why rainforest plants offer unique
profiles of chemistry, nutrition and information. The collective
consciousness recognizes the importance of protecting the Amazon
Rainforest. You will see how some Indigenous groups have mastered the
utilization of botanical compounds , some psychoactive some not, for
strength, for health challenges , for daily endeavors and for
extra-dimensional exploration. This interface will reveal specific,
undeniable truths why a healthy Rainforest is essential for personal and
global health. You will learn specific plants that are bringing timely
messages of hope and transformation. You will know how we can integrate
this plant intelligence into our physiology to enhance our life
experience now.
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Bruce
Fisher
BREAKOUT:
Opening the Inner Vision Through the Hermetic Viewpoint
When we think cosmically, we focus on universal concepts. This means
that our world vision is greatly expanded. We are able to see the
interconnectedness of everything within a global perspective. “Higher”
or abstract mind is integral – it sees this universal
interconnectedness, whereas “lower” or analytical mind can only see
differences. The former, then, is the seer of the REAL, and the latter
the slayer of the REAL.
The lecture is in two parts: (1) the first dealing with the insights
gained from the esoteric or Hermetic viewpoint in opening up the
understanding based upon abstract thought and the intuitive faculty, and
(2) the second with the Universal Polarities, i.e., the masculine and
feminine potencies that drive all processes in the Universe. Several
important contributions of Pythagoras are cited as examples of the
esoteric approach, and very interesting numerology is revealed, in
particular the significance and ubiquity of the number 9.
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Gudni
Gudnason
KEYNOTE:
Aesch Mezareph
AESCH MEZAREPH or THE PURIFYING FIRE is one of the most illusive alchemy
documents ever written. It has within it the secrets of all alchemy.
This alchemy is the one of the first ray of En-Sof and is so well hidden
within the codex called The Zohar, which holds the core teachings of the
Jewish religion. These secrets are the central core of what is called
the Holy Kabbalah and is in fact the secret teachings of the Kabbalah,
the QBL.These secrets are written in a code that very few humans have
been given the formula to. In this lecture Gudni Gudnason will for the
first time in his long life as a Metaphysician, reveal this code and
show the formula for all to partake of. He has been studying and
teaching Kabbalah for over 35 years and has studied the ancient
documents in their original languages. This will be an amazing moment in
time as it is the time of No More Secrets and it is time for this secret
to be revealed! At this lecture all participants will learn how to
activate their human codex and become a Active Human Being in the Light
and therefore start their ascension into the Tree of Life. Gudnason is
one of the founders of the Universal Kabbalah Network where he teaches
people the "True Kabbalah" where there is no dogma and you learn the
real Kabbalah, not just about it. Kabbalah is about life and how to have
JOY in life and the true study of Kabbalah is a study that brings you to
a true state of joy and inner fulfillment.
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Dennis
William Hauck
KEYNOTE:
Consciousness in Alchemy and Science
In this thought-provoking presentation, bestselling author Dennis
William Hauck shows how the universal principles of alchemy are being
recognized in the modern world. The most powerful tool in the
alchemists' laboratories was their own consciousness, which they viewed
as a force of nature that could be purified and focused. Modern science
has confirmed the power of consciousness to shape physical reality in
amazing experiments in quantum physics and parapsychology. This level of
work by true alchemists, such as alchemist-mathematicians John Dee and
Isaac Newton, went far beyond the foolish efforts of medieval charlatans
who tried to change lead into gold by purely physical means. The stages
of development of an alchemic consciousness are revealed in the deep
symbolism of the alchemists' drawings, and their philosophical concepts
come alive in stories and anecdotes from the author's diverse training
as a mathematician at the University of Vienna and his apprenticeship in
alchemy in nearby Prague.
WORKSHOP: Secret Formula of the Emerald Tablet
The Emerald Tablet is an ancient Egyptian artifact that became the basis
of alchemy. For centuries, knowledge of the Tablet's secret formula was
shared only among anelite group of initiates, but thanks to Arabian
alchemists who preserved theancient texts; this amazing science of soul
is now available to anyone. Medievalalchemists, including
mathematician-alchemists John Dee and Isaac Newton, had their own
personal copies of the Emerald Tablet and constantly referred to the "secretformula"
it contained. In Alexandria, alchemists used chemicals suggested by the
Tablet to develop the Arcanum Experiment, which replayed the creation of
the universe in a glass vessel and was instrumental in developing
alchemical theory. The ingredients and processes of the experiment will
be revealed, as well as demonstrations on how to apply this ancient
spiritual technology in your own life.
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William
Henry
KEYNOTE:
Soul Rising: Alchemy and the Awakening of the Soul.
In SOUL RISING, William further develops his breakthrough findings about
the profound connection between alchemy and the Tibetan Rainbow Body of
light and the Transfiguration and Resurrection of Jesus into light.
Featuring breathtaking and rare images from William’s recent journeys to
Egypt, Italy and England, and his search of the world’s greatest
museums, SOUL RISING contains one of, if not the, most profound and
inspiring collection of soul empowering Ascension and Transfiguration
art ever assembled. A first-class spiritual detective story. A truly
original work of scholarly research. SOUL RISING has long time William
Henry watchers saying it’s the best work on the alchemical science and
mystery of ascension and provides what all of us need most right now – a
tool for igniting our soul’s spark, renewing its purpose and motivation
for wearing our souls on the outside, not the inside. It’s time to
discover, awaken and activate our deepest potential. It’s time for the
alchemy of SOUL RISING.
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Russ
House
KEYNOTE:
Reflections as a Student of Alchemy
It has been my fortune to know wonderful teachers; I wish to acknowledge
a number of those unique personalities and to share something of their
work and spirit as I have experienced it. My journey in practical
alchemy began nearly 30 years ago; some suggestions for students of the
Art regarding the interior work as well as practice in the laboratory
will be given. A decade of relative retirement from contact with the
alchemical community and the restriction of my own practice to a minimum
has allowed me some time to reconsider the value and necessity of
alchemy. Let us consider the 'raising of vibrations' as an evolutionary
function, and prepare to assume our given roles to assist in manifesting
the higher potentials of life and consciousness.
WORKSHOP: The Fundamentals of Alchemical Practice
It has been my fortune to know wonderful teachers; I wish to acknowledge
a number of those unique personalities and to share something of their
work and spirit as I have experienced it. My journey in practical
alchemy began nearly 30 years ago; some suggestions for students of the
Art regarding the interior work as well as practice in the laboratory
will be given. A decade of relative retirement from contact with the
alchemical community and the restriction of my own practice to a minimum
has allowed me some time to reconsider the value and necessity of
alchemy. Let us consider the 'raising of vibrations' as an evolutionary
function, and prepare to assume our given roles to assist in manifesting
the higher potentials of life and consciousness.
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Myra
Jackson
BREAKOUT:
Soul Rising: Alchemy of Synthesis and Distinction
We are in a period of game-changing events, degradation of known norms,
and a deep sense of yet unseen, emergent new forms. The curtain has been
pulled back and the world of our creation is in view. We see the
dissolution of an era and its spoils. Clearly, it is unwise to return to
former ways of being. Oz is no more. It can be a confusing time for
many. Where will we end up? In this lecture, we illustrate the inherent
beauty in the cyclic descent of celestial energies and the alchemical
heat that excites synthesis in all aspects of planetary and human life.
Do you know &emdash; the means to thrive is present? And that it is
being evoked through our inter-relatedness and interdependence with all
life? And, that the alchemical container hosting the evolutionary forces
at play is Earth herself, and your body?
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Steve
Kalec
BREAKOUT:
Initiatic Potentials of Alchemical Operative Work
This presentation provides examples that will express the mastering of
the alchemical art as being an initiatic path opening the elusive
portals of realization into the higher understanding of the alchemical
process.
Once realized, the initiate will see it everywhere around him as his
world is transformed. In the operative laboratory work, the vigilant
alchemist knows that at all times he is in his crucibles, boiling flasks
and retorts as he realizes the spiritual and corporeal physical forces
converging through sympathetic resonance helping and exalting each
other. A most wonderful magistry on the volatilization of the fixed
Tartarus salts will be expounded on with pictures depicting the steps of
an accomplished work. Van Helmont’s hidden circulation and secret
digestion will be discussed revealing nature’s arcanum in the conversion
of the common into the more noble, rendering the spagyric into the
alchemical and glorified elixir.
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Michelle
Karén
BREAKOUT:
2012-2013 and the Alchemy of Transformation
The Mayan Calendar ends on 12.21.2012. This is not the only prophecy
talking about a huge shift in consciousness. The Hopi Indians in AZ, the
Q'ero Master shamans, direct descendants of the Inkas in Peru, the
Arhuaco tribes in Colombia as well as John of Jerusalem who wrote his
2012 vision 500 years before Nostradamus' Centuries, all talk about the
same changes. Michelle will talk about those prophecies that explain why
our times are so unique in the whole history of humanity. She will
detail the specific cosmic portals that we are to experience in the next
2 years. What do the Earth cataclysms and the society transformations we
are witnessing mean practically for us, here and now? How can we support
those changes elegantly with ease and grace? How can we easily shift our
lives and consciousness to reach peace, love, happiness, abundance and
enlightenment?
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Konstantin
Korotkov
KEYNOTE:
Real-Time Measurements of the Energy Fields of Human Nature
Dr. Konstantin Korotkov, Russian physicist, is a leading scientist
internationally renowned for his research on the human energy field.
Professor Korotkov developed the Electrophotonic Camera (EPC) instrument
to study human energy field. This technique, based on the Kirlian
effect, goes far beyond traditional Kirlian photography in many ways.
The EPC system allows for direct, real-time viewing and analysis of
changes in the energy field of humans and other organisms. The
information gathered is quantified and analysed by sophisticated
software. This has extraordinary implications for all health related
fields including traditional and complementary medicine. Research with
the EPC device is currently being carried out at universities and
research institutes worldwide, in such areas as medicine, "energy
medicine" (at the University of Arizona), athletic training, biophysics,
parapsychology, and other areas. Dr. Korotkov will discuss the human
energy field from a scientific view and present the principles of EPC.
Research results using EPC for health assessment will be presented, as
well as new experiments. The effects of meditation, concentration, and
acupuncture on the human energy field will be discussed. Some results on
human energy field changes observed in the teaching of psi, healing and
also after death, will be demonstrated. Special topic is discussion of
the EPC dynamic real-time recording of human emotions and consciousness
influence to water and sensors. Also discussed will be the use of EPC in
alternative medicine, consciousness studies, and measurements on charged
water, blood, and minerals, as well as Energy of Sacral Places,
geo-active zones, environmental anomalies.
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Art
Kunkin
WORKSHOP:
The Secret Tibetan Contributation to Alchemy and Making the
Philosopher’s Stone
In this presentation I will reveal that my success in making the
legendary Philosopher’s Stone, uniquely using a radioactive mineral as
its Prima Materia, is directly due to my thirtyfive-year practice of a
tantric meditational system originally developed by ancient Tibetan and
Indian alchemists. This focused Tibetan meditation actually parallels
the spagyric and alchemical procedures I learned at the Paracelsus
Research Society in Salt Lake City in the 1980’s to separate, purify and
cohabate the essentials of herbs and minerals. Solve et Coagula! I will
also detail how the so-called Tibetan Book of The Dead is an ancient
alchemical text teaching methods by which an alchemist can not only
accomplish healing of the physical and subtle bodies but achieve
conscious reincarnation after physical death. Om Mani Padme Hum! In this
lecture, I will also detail my experiences in making and ingesting the
legendary Philosopher’s Stone of longevity.
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Dr.
Stanton Marlan
BREAKOUT:
The Philosopher’s Stone
“From a Dead Stone to a Living Philosophical One” Dr. Marlan will
explore the alchemist Gerhard Dorn's challenge to find the fullness of
life's possibilities, which entails a movement from sol niger (the black
sun) to the philosophers' stone. In addition, he will explore the
paradoxical idea that the prima materia is also the ultima materia and
how Mercurius embodies both and is at the same time the process from one
to the other. The journey from one shore to another and back again will
be illustrated by powerful images, what James Hillman has called
aesthetic signatures of the soul, and De Rola has noted "contain
hieroglyphic figures and Hermetic emblems which express double meanings,
natural analogies, and secrete Hermetic references that constitute an
independent language" and that he calls "the Golden Game." Following
these images marks the trail of the soul's self-generating activity. The
presentation will explore a wide range of such signatures—from modern
patients to the ancient alchemists and from the depths of the
unconscious to the ultimate goal of the great work.
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Gabriel
Maroney
BREAKOUT:
Ecology Transmutation of Species – Traditional Medical Alchemy as
Unified Cosmology
Physical cosmologists and physicists are now in search of a so called
“Unified Theory” of the Universe; without a consideration of the first
principle of healing intention, or Prima Materia Medica, the search may
continue in vein. Latrochemistry or Medical Alchemy offers a holistic or
ecological theory of evolution and cosmology that seeks Quintessence of
both spirit and matter. This presentation will include discussions on
the history, theory, and practical aspects of traditional laboratory
alchemy as well as an exploration for a new, yet traditional, theory of
evolution. Spagyria Medica technology and herbal preparations will be
covered along with historical contributions from past Adepts. This
presentation will focus on the transmutation of living medicines and
Nature as the guiding compass towards a harmonized health process.
Insights will be shared regarding the culture, science, and art of
immortality.
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Patrize
Maleze
BREAKOUT:
Cyliani – Hermes Unveiled
Cyliani holds a special place in the Alchemy lore. He writes at the time
of the industrial revolution when alchemy was regarded as a remnant of
the past. Chemistry has since reigned supreme and he endured a lifetime
of mockery and dismissal. In his booklet Hermes Unveiled, he reveals
such a mastery of the ancient science that one has to conclude it
successfully led him to the elusive ‘philosopher’s Stone’. Replete with
details on the practice, these 31 pages of densely packet information
show how he masterfully describes the wet way, the dry way as well as
his knowledge of the ancient alchemist’s secrets and of the chemical
science of his days. Recently found documents on the life of Cyliani and
his practice will also be shared during this lecture.
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Tony
Matthews
BREAKOUT:
Lapidus and the Pursuit of Gold
When "In Pursuit of Gold" was published in 1976 it became the definitive
work on alchemy. Written anonymously by the mysterious "Lapidus", it was
a rare work indeed, containing details of the writings and conclusions
of many of the greatest practising alchemists over the centuries, and
culminating in practical conclusions reached by Lapidus himself.
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Tim
Wallace Murphy
KEYNOTE:
Cracking the Symbol Code
The earliest reference to alchemy that Tim Wallace-Murphy came across
was found when he was examining the complex belief system of Ancient
Egypt. One of the prime beliefs of that time was that the two Kingdoms
of Egypt formed the living Temple of God wherein man could perfect
himself by an alchemical process. That alchemical process, which
sustained the Egyptian Empire for more than a millennium, was a form of
Initiatory and Transformative Spirituality. This form of transmission of
the initiatory message pervaded all three of the great faiths that have
their true origins in Egyptian spirituality, namely Judaism,
Christianity and Islam. Due to the inherently intolerant and repressive
form that medieval Christianity took, it became necessary to hide this
message in coded, allegorical terms. Thus the study of Alchemy, also
known as ‘The Great Work’ was a coded guide to initiation. Far from
being a search for methods to transmute lead into gold it was really a
set of instructions of how to turn the base metal of raw humanity into
the pure gold of spiritual enlightenment. In Cracking the Symbol Code
Tim will show how the spiritual pathway to Truth and Justice has been
symbolised throughout the ages, from Neolithic times, through Ancient
Egypt, early Judaism and Christianity right down to the Renaissance –
incidentally putting to rest some of the more outrageous and misleading
of Dan Brown’s theories.
BREAKOUT : The Enigma of Rosslyn Chapel
During this presentation Dr. Nawrocki will explore alchemy and
transformation as a method in the future development of the world. He
will explore the difference between scientific and metaphysical thinking
and research. To examine these differences he will look at the Hermetic
philosophy as fundamental in fully understanding the practical
application of alchemy and a basis for the diagnosis and therapy for
transformation in our daily life. Specifically, Dr. Nawrocki will
discuss the three essentials to improve consciousness and transform your
life: health & disease, fate-reincarnation and spagyric & Alchemy.
Transformation what is time – will be the basis for answering 3
important questions:
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Dr.
Werner Nawrocki
BREAKOUT:
Transformation – The Secret of the World
During this presentation Dr. Nawrocki will explore alchemy and transformation as a method in the future development of the world. He will explore the difference between scientific and metaphysical thinking and research. To examine these differences he will look at the Hermetic philosophy as fundamental in fully understanding the practical application of alchemy and a basis for the diagnosis and therapy for transformation in our daily life. Specifically, Dr. Nawrocki will discuss the three essentials to improve consciousness and transform your life: health & disease, fate-reincarnation and spagyric & Alchemy. Transformation what is time – will be the basis for answering important questions.
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Kim
Page
BREAKOUT:
Alchemy for Corporate Leadership
There is a major shift occurring in the corporate structure. The old
paradigm is failing. The old rules are no longer effective. Leaders are
struggling with old outdated tools trying desperately to resolve the
challenges they are currently facing. Employee engagement is at an
all-time low, clients are indifferent and loyalty has all but vanished.
A new approach and a new mindset is needed to combat these challenges
and be prepared for a new emerging paradigm, a new wired workplace. To
be prepared for this transformation, new tools are needed to support
leaders at every level of the organization. Through the Alchemical Steps
of Transformation, Kim believes some of these tools can be found. Join
Kim as she takes you on a journey to reveal a new approach to corporate
leadership… Alchemy for Corporate Leadership.
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John
Riley
BREAKOUT:
Shifts into Higher Consciousness
With simple realizations and advanced technologies we will be able to
introduce a higher level of meaning and understanding to the journey of
life and gain a grasp of “The Bigger Picture”. Learn about “The
Lifestream Generator’s” global results since 2005. This simple tool will
help bring you a higher quality of life and meaning.
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Vernon
Roth
BREAKOUT:
A Journey of Initiation
Drawing from Alchemical Initiations- from ancient America, Egypt, Greece
to Ireland- and modern research, we will create a 3-dimensional picture
of Transformation. The role of specific elements unfolds as we explore
the steps of our awakening and internalization of Alchemical changes, in
both our spiritual and daily existence. For instance, we will explore
what gold truly does to the body, to our consciousness and how to
recognize its effects in our life. These elements- the physical and
energetic, Light and Darkness, Gold and Silver, sound and frequency and
more - are effecting us every day. It is important to find practical
applications so that we can take control of their influences, to enhance
our consciousness and our lives. In our journey we will see how
Initiations were accomplished in the past and how to recreate those
experiences on a personal scale today. Every level of seeker can benefit
from this type of Initiatory experience for, as we learn the effects of
our environment, our interactions and even our thoughts, we can steer
our lives in a more conscious direction.
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Mark
Romero
BREAKOUT:
Vibrational Success – Transform Your Life Through the Power of Music
Join us as internationally renowned sound healer, Mark Romero, will take
participants on an unforgettable musical journey enhancing their
connection to their magnificence and unlimited potential! Humanity has
literally polluted the environment with thousands of chemicals and
electromagnetic fields that are causing static and noise in our lives
and are compromising our energy and preventing us from reaching our full
potential. Imagine if we were able to instantly enhance our energy,
reduce stress, improve health and enhance our connection to our higher
selves and clearer guidance? In this program, Mark Romero will introduce
participants to his musical technology and demonstrate how his music
instantly shifts listeners into higher states of consciousness and
physical energy, opening the door for a more successful, vibrant and
fulfilling life!
WORKSHOP : Open and Accelerate Your Divine Potential!
Within each and every one of us is a tremendous power to create a
successful, joyful and fulfilling life.
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Duane
Saari
KEYNOTE:
A Conversation with an Alchemist
This keynote is an opportunity to hear directly from a practicing
alchemist, Robert Bartlett, who works in his lab everyday. This unique
presentation will be an intimate conversation facilitated by Duane Saari,
former editor of the Alchemy Journal and member of the International
Alchemy Guild. Robert, author of two books – Real Alchemy and The Way of
the Crucible will talk about has lab work and his alchemy school.
BREAKOUT : The Azoth – A Tool to Ignite Awakening and Transformation
Alchemical practices and procedures include a spiritual technology to
release our inner awareness, creativity and energy as preparation for
doing the Work and these approaches, if learned and used, will initiate
the process of transmutation within us. The presentation will begin with
an introduction to the "mandala of the alchemists" &endash; The Azoth
published in the 17th century in a book by Basil Valentine, the
legendary German alchemist. Alchemists believed that a universal formula
for transmutation existed. The formula consisted of seven operations
performed on matter whether spiritual, psychological or physical in
nature. The messages about alchemical practices and the Great Work
itself embedded within this ancient symbol will be decoded and shared
with participants. Participants will learn a method for converting these
seven operations into statements and questions that form the basis for
alchemical decrees and have the opportunity to practice these tools in
the session. An interactive discussion with participants to answer their
questions will place the presentation in a context of what alchemy has
to say about our current life experiences.
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Nicki
Scully
KEYNOTE:
The Alchemy of Transforming Fear
Modern alchemy is so much more than an intellectual pursuit; it is
emerging as one of the most powerful means for transforming our reality.
It is my intention to convey a two-part process of modern Egyptian
alchemy through which you can experience for yourself its transformative
effects. Considering the current economic challenges, natural and human
caused disasters, and other fear-based problems facing our planet, I am
choosing to cut to the chase and tackle fear itself as the prima materia.
Fear can be a worthy teacher and protector, however in our current
landscape of pressure and stress, fear has permeated our psyches and our
culture, and is an underlying factor that inhibits our growth, our
freedom, and our ability to succeed. During this informative and
experiential presentation, I will share an alchemical process that is
quick, potent, and timely—one that leads us to a heart-opening
empowerment geared to awaken self-confidence, courage, and our innate
capacity for creativity. I will be working with Anubis, the Egyptian god
of the Underworld, and Sekhmet, the lioness goddess who is the feminine
face of the sun.
WORKSHOP : Alchemical Healing
Join Nicki Scully for this intensive experiential workshop where you
will receive initiations and learn powerful healing techniques.
Alchemical Healing is a comprehensive healing form created by Nicki
Scully during more than 20 years of research. In her groundbreaking
book, Alchemical Healing, a Guide to Spiritual, Physical, and
Transformational Medicine (Bear & Co.), this form is described in detail
and the reader is guided through empowerments and clear instruction in
order to practice healing on themselves and others. Powerful Alchemical
Healing techniques weave spirit and matter, develop communications
between divinity and humanity, transform experience into wisdom, and
skillfully influence physical reality to achieve healing and
transformation. Alchemical Healing permits entry into the magical realms
of intuition and limitless knowledge. Through Alchemical Healing we
consciously enter infinite depths from which we bring forth and
translate our magical experience into effective healing action.
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Jonathan
Quintin
BREAKOUT:
Sacred Geometry
Sacred geometry is the ancient art, science and philosophy of space and
proportion. It addresses the laws of creation and the inner workings of
nature. It has been used by civilizations around the world for thousands
of years as a way of connecting with the harmony of Universal Order.
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Tess
Whitehurst
BREAKOUT:
Magical Housekeeping / Sacred Space
As above, so below: seen mirrors unseen, form mirrors spirit, known
mirrors unknown.
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