‘Manly P. Hall at 125’

    

Manly Palmer Hall

Next Wednesday will be the 125th anniversary of the birth of Manly Palmer Hall, so his creation, the Philosophical Research Society, will celebrate with programming to honor his life’s work. From the publicity:

Join us in celebrating the 125th anniversary of the birth of Manly P. Hall (March 18, 1901- August 29, 1990). This month, we offer a series of events paying tribute to Hall, his teachings, and to seekers everywhere dedicated to wisdom and deeper knowledge.

Manly Hall and the Little World

of PRS: A 125th Birthday Celebration

Wednesday, March 18 at 7 p.m.

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To celebrate Manly’s life is to celebrate the philosophy he lived and the place of philosophical inquiry he gifted for all seekers to enjoy. For this special evening, we will be joined by PRS President John Pillsbury; Amanda Brass, host of the Manly Hall Reading Group and PRS Monthly Tours; and Stephen Reedy, who has taught several courses on Hall’s The Secret Teachings of All Ages. This panel, moderated by PRS lecturer and publications manager, Devon Deimler, will lead us through the story of Hall’s life and how PRS has been and continues to be at the heart of his life’s work: as a center of learning, community, and the invitation for all who visit to take the truth, beauty, wisdom, and love they may discover within themselves back into the world.

Our panel’s reflections will be augmented with a stunning slideshow of original design plans and photographs of PRS’ changing architecture over the years, as well as clips drawn from the hundreds of inspired lectures Hall delivered in the auditorium in which we’ll be gathered. Attendees will be invited to share their own recollections and stories of what Manly Hall and PRS have meant to their lives.

The Manly Hall Reading Group

Tuesday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m.

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Ever wanted to dive into Manly Hall’s work, but weren’t sure you could commit to a whole class? PRS presents a monthly reading group! Students and seekers will meet host Amanda Brass in the PRS Library at 7:30 p.m. Opening ritual will include the pulling of one tarot card from the Knapp-Hall tarot deck, then reading out loud from the book until 9 p.m. Final 30 minutes are dedicated to questions and discussion.

Peace Class with Mandy Kahn

in the PRS Library

Sunday, March 22 at 4 p.m.

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This 90-minute class is designed to provide attendees with a practical, immediate tool kit for inner peace through a sequence of guided meditations and visualizations. These practices are intended to lift the individual perspective into the “Peace Mind”—a higher state of consciousness characterized by peace-without-end, universal compassion, and a profound sense of purpose. By engaging in guided processes to clear the mental and emotional blocks that often obscure our natural state of tranquility, participants will create space for internal clarity and open themselves to receiving messages from their own higher selves.

These practices are rooted in the belief that cultivating inner peace is the essential foundation for a more peaceful society.

Manly P. Hall:

Prophet of Consciousness,

a talk with Stephan Hoeller

Tuesday. March 24 at 7:30 p.m.

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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

Manly Hall’s Adventures with Books,

a talk with William Kiesel

Wednesday, March 25 at 7 p.m.

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In-Person and Online event!

Manly P. Hall’s monumental work The Secret Teachings of All Ages is a comprehensive tome on the wisdom traditions of the West and acts as a guiding light to seekers of the mysteries. The Philosophical Research Society Library became the center of research for these topics after Hall’s enthusiastic efforts at collecting source materials in its hallowed shelves.

In honor of Manly Hall’s birthday on March 18 and his contribution to the preservation of these materials, William Kiesel will present “Manly P. Hall’s Adventures with Books,” which features stories of Hall’s discovery and acquisition of the treasures in the PRS Library stacks. Some of the most intriguing and important items of the collection will be discussed and anecdotes from Hall’s experiences gathering the books together will accompany the visual presentation.

A Tour of The Philosophical Research Society

Saturday, March 28 at 11 a.m.

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Explore the Philosophical Research Society storied history, beautiful and rare collections, and Mayan Revival architecture! Whether you’re a fan of Los Angeles architecture, rare books, hidden archives, Golden Era Hollywood, or Manly Hall’s works, PRS is thrilled to announce visitors can now book tours to see our entire campus.

Experience the wonder (inside and out!) of the Mayan Revival jewel known as The Philosophical Research Society! Tours embark on foot from the courtyard, to the Library, up to the Lecture Room, around the outdoors statues, down to the art gallery, through the bookstore, and ending in the auditorium.