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The mission of the Philosophical Research Society is the same as it was at its founding in 1934—to provide resources for seekers to find meaning and wisdom. To do this we seek out wisdom wherever it can be found, from any area of the world, any era in history, any way of knowing that has shown itself to be worthy by praxis. As a nonprofit, on-campus, and online society dedicated to the pursuit of wisdom, our vision is a community of seekers who are continually discovering, applying, cultivating, and rediscovering practical and profound wisdom in the 21st century. Guiding us as we guide seekers are the following values that we apply daily:
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PRS President's Class
The States of America in 2020: A Live Lecture/Discussion Series with President Greg Salyer, Ph.D. | Tuesdays at 7pm PT
Jaune Quick-To-See Smith, State Names, 2000, oil, collage and mixed media on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Elizabeth Ann Dugan and museum purchase, 2004.28
Fearful
Tuesday, October 6 | 7:00 pm
“When a country is in harmony with the Tao,
the factories make trucks and tractors.
When a country goes counter to the Tao,
warheads are stockpiled outside the cities.
There is no greater illusion than fear,
no greater wrong than preparing to defend yourself,
no greater misfortune than having an enemy.
Whoever can see through all fear
will always be safe.”
—Lao Tzu, Tao te Ching
Fear may well be the rawest and most important human emotion. It drives us to the edge of reason and impels us to do things that we otherwise would never consider. As such, fear is a terrible and effective weapon for people and institutions who want us to behave in a certain way, to turn on each other, and to give up our wisdom and compassion. We even use this primal weapon against ourselves. In our search for wisdom, fear is the first, final, and most persistent hindrance on our path because it compels us to freeze and not move forward when moving forward is the point. Join us for a lecture and discussion on fear in our minds and hearts, as well as a state of America in 2020.
About the speaker: Greg Salyer, Ph.D. is the President of the Philosophical Research Society. For twenty-five years, he has been an administrator and scholar in higher education institutions, but his highest calling has always been that of teacher. Trained in interdisciplinary studies, Dr. Salyer moves through the disciplines of literature, philosophy, and religious studies looking for and helping his students find practical and profound wisdom in the stories, texts, and ideas created all over the world and throughout history.
Thank you for supporting PRS with your donation!
Tuesday, October 6 | 7:00 pm
“When a country is in harmony with the Tao,
the factories make trucks and tractors.
When a country goes counter to the Tao,
warheads are stockpiled outside the cities.
There is no greater illusion than fear,
no greater wrong than preparing to defend yourself,
no greater misfortune than having an enemy.
Whoever can see through all fear
will always be safe.”
—Lao Tzu, Tao te Ching
Fear may well be the rawest and most important human emotion. It drives us to the edge of reason and impels us to do things that we otherwise would never consider. As such, fear is a terrible and effective weapon for people and institutions who want us to behave in a certain way, to turn on each other, and to give up our wisdom and compassion. We even use this primal weapon against ourselves. In our search for wisdom, fear is the first, final, and most persistent hindrance on our path because it compels us to freeze and not move forward when moving forward is the point. Join us for a lecture and discussion on fear in our minds and hearts, as well as a state of America in 2020.
About the speaker: Greg Salyer, Ph.D. is the President of the Philosophical Research Society. For twenty-five years, he has been an administrator and scholar in higher education institutions, but his highest calling has always been that of teacher. Trained in interdisciplinary studies, Dr. Salyer moves through the disciplines of literature, philosophy, and religious studies looking for and helping his students find practical and profound wisdom in the stories, texts, and ideas created all over the world and throughout history.
Thank you for supporting PRS with your donation!
Upcoming Events
PEACE CLASS with poet Mandy Kahn -
A free online gathering to build personal peace and collective peace. |
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Recent Events |
Well Born: seeking Truth beyond the western lexicon On Sunday, August 30, we revisited video works by artists Zen Cohen, Sterling Hedges, Vinhay Keo, Silvi Naçi, Yunuen Rhi, & Elizabeth T. Vazquez presented last year as part of the Well Born exhibition curated by Rhi, Vazquez, and Kandis Williams at PRS. Videos from the artists and a guided meditation from Ana Estela are available on the Well Born playlist|PRS YouTube Channel. The panel discussion with the artists from 2019 moderated by Williams is available here. Donations in support of this event can be made to: Indigenous Kinship Collective; The Navajo Water Project; Black-Led Trans Support; Black Disability Collective; Immigrant Worker Safety Net Fund; Farmworker Project Relief Fund; Border Kindness; Detention Bond Funds; Disaster-Relief for Cedar Rapids Community |
Online Classes
Our newest online course, "Digital Spirituality," will be open for registration on Friday, October 2!
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The Seeker's Guide Lecture Series & Companion Book by Mitch Horowitz
The Seeker's Guide Series: 'The Secret Teachings of All Ages' & 'The Initiates of the Flame': In this 12-part lecture series, occult historian, author, and PRS Lecturer in Residence Mitch Horowitz speaks on two of Manly P. Hall's classic works. Mitch explores Hall’s historical analysis and philosophical ideas, and considers recent developments in the fields Hall studied and the insights he presaged. Join us for this one-of-a-kind journey of the world's wisdom.
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NEW BOOK AVAILABLE OCTOBER 13th!
In this compelling and illuminating 12-chapter companion book to Hall's 'The Secret Teachings of All Ages', Mitch surveys, clarifies, and updates a wide range of topics in Hall's epic volume, including Pythagorean mathematics, Egyptian symbolism, the nature and origin of Tarot cards, the meaning and mystery of strange beasts, the role of Freemasonry and Rosicrucianism, and the foresight of much of Hall's esoteric scholarship. This is a guidebook to treasure alongside the Great Book.
Learn more here
NEW BOOK AVAILABLE OCTOBER 13th!
In this compelling and illuminating 12-chapter companion book to Hall's 'The Secret Teachings of All Ages', Mitch surveys, clarifies, and updates a wide range of topics in Hall's epic volume, including Pythagorean mathematics, Egyptian symbolism, the nature and origin of Tarot cards, the meaning and mystery of strange beasts, the role of Freemasonry and Rosicrucianism, and the foresight of much of Hall's esoteric scholarship. This is a guidebook to treasure alongside the Great Book.
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About PRS
The Philosophical Research Society (PRS) was founded in 1934 by wisdom scholar and prolific author Manly P. Hall as a repository of the world’s wisdom. His international travels culminated in the collection of manuscripts, rare books, artwork, and esoterica that became the foundation for the library, designed by architect Robert Stacy-Judd in 1935. The historic Mayan-inspired campus is home as well to an art gallery, auditorium, bookstore, and lecture room. A nonprofit institution, PRS offers a full calendar of lectures, online courses, workshops, wellness classes, concerts, and special events to the general public. As the 1959 inscription on the cornerstone of Hall's auditorium reads, PRS is "Dedicated to the truth seekers of all time."
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Philosophical Research Society 3910 Los Feliz Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90027 (323) 663-2167 / info@prs.org Parking: We are located on the southwest corner of Los Feliz Blvd. and Griffith Park Blvd. There is a front parking lot accessible from Los Feliz Blvd if you are coming from Hollywood, and a back parking lot via the alleyway off Griffith Park Blvd (the closest alley to Los Feliz). Street parking is also available. |
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