Manly P. Hall: Prophet of Consciousness, a talk with Stephan Hoeller

Join us as we celebrate Manly P. Hall's birthday with recollections from Stephan Hoeller, an esteemed lecturer at PRS since the 1970s. "It is a teaching well known in some theologies that the dead live on in the memories of those who knew them in life. As times pass and the admiring crowds vanish, it may be of importance for the few who were still present when the sage was with us to invoke their memories of this truly remarkable man. Those who remember will not let go of the image of the noble figure who was so often seen by us in his office or library and lecture room surrounded by splendid objects from many cultures, emanating an aura of gentlemanly refinement combined with subtle humor, seated in a huge chair, delivering long discourses of inspiring and informative content. When closing my eyes, I can still perceive the Barrymore-like profile and can hear the melodious voice conveying idealism, insight, and wonder. The memories of the sage have their own liberating power. In an age where fear, sorrow, and confusion are omnipresent, such thoughts are a great blessing indeed. Perhaps this small account of reminiscences may lighten the weight of time and place us on the eternal ways, where we might meet the unforgettable sage." -Stephan A. Hoeller, Remembering an American Sage: An Admirer and Associate Reminisces about Manly Palmer Hall Stephan Hoeller is a noted author and scholar of Gnosticism and Jungian psychology. He is the Regionary Bishop of Ecclesia Gnostica, and the senior holder of the English Gnostic transmission in America. He has lectured in Australia, New Zealand, England, Europe, and the US. He is a national speaker for the Theosophical Society of America. Since 1963 he has been Director of the Gnostic Society in Los Angeles, where he continues to lecture on most Friday evenings. He was a member of the lecturing faculty of Manly P. Hall's Philosophical Research Society for over 20 years. This event is being hosted in celebration of the 125th anniversary of the birth of Manly P. Hall (March 18, 1901-August 29, 1990). Important to Manly Hall's mission in establishing PRS was to create a community library that is free and open to the public. We are currently fundraising to help replace the library roof and provide public access to the library on Thursdays and Fridays from 12-6pm. If you would like to help support the PRS Library with building improvements and staffing please visit our support page https://www.prs.org/support-prs.html or email [email protected].