The Theosophical
Society in Australia

Brisbane Lodge

Hermes Trismegistus: A Basic History of Hermetic Teachings

Public lecture, 7.30 - 8.30 pm, 4 May 2022.

Featured Speaker:Rhys Carson
Venue:Brisbane Lodge

Rhys Carson 7.30pm May 4

Ever wondered how the Greek god Hermes and the Egyptian God Thoth combined to create one of the biggest influences in occult history?

Initiate yourself into the teachings of the legendary Hermes Trismegistus, The Thrice Great, a Greco-Egyptian man-god who is said to have fathered modern astrology, alchemy, and other magical arts.

We'll take an in depth look at the local Greek and Egyptian influences which led to the creation of this historical figure and the teachings associated with him as inscribed in the Corpus Hermeticum; An antique work of esoteric philosophy which influenced early Christianly, Gnosticism, and Pythagorean literature.

Learn the basic history of Astrology, Alchemy, and Theurgy, "The three parts of the wisdom of the whole universe", as derived from the Emerald Tablet and purportedly taught by Hermes Trismegistus.

In this short talk we'll highlight the core concepts of Hermetica from a historical and literary perspective while shedding light on the interconnectedness of the western occult arts as they relate to Hermeticism in general.

The speaker

Rhys Carson is a graduated student of human anatomy and biology, working as a physical therapist and pain specialist by trade. He's undergone training at Tianmeng Kung-fu academy practicing Toaist meditation, breathwork, and physical conditioning. After China Rhys attended the Avatar Personal development course created by Harry Palmer and completed upto an Avatar Masters level.

He's been a student of western occult arts and have been studying/practicing Hermetica, Astrology, Tarot, Gnosticism, Kabbalah, Golden Dawn Ceremonial Magic, and Alchemy specifically for the last five years.

Safety Reminder

To ensure everyone feels safe at all times and make it easier for our wonderful volunteer facilitators and helpers to comply with current regulations, we kindly ask everyone to follow the current safety measures required by government and the Health Department within the TS premises and our local community. These measures are:
• Sign-in with the QR code upon arrival
• A face mask covering the nose and mouth must be brought with you and worn at all times indoors even where physical distancing is possible and when seated throughout the lecture/event
• 1 person per 2m2 indoors. Capacity limits apply so get in early to secure a seat
• If you have cold or flu-like symptoms however mild, do not attend
• Use hand sanitiser upon arrival and maintain good hygiene
• Maintain social distancing of 1.5m from anyone outside your household during events
• Eating and drinking must be done while seated and social distancing remains in place
• Masks can be removed to take a drink /eat... while seated, so keep your seats at the end of the event
• No self-service of food/beverages. Our friendly certified food service volunteers are there to assist!
• Please dispose of your plates, cups and other items in the bins provided when you are finished with them and maintain good hygiene. Hand sanitiser and soap is always available. Please use it.
• Doors and windows are to remain open for increased air circulation
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