Presentations

Available presentation series (1980-2015)

The courses below were designed and presented by educator Roger Weir.

Each series is a learning art form delivered through one or more presentations, and designed to be listened to in sequence.

Presentations are 1-1.5 hours: an initial session of 30-45 minutes, an intermission for discussion or contemplation, and a second 30-45 minute session.
Further info here.

Click any series below to begin. This list can be viewed in ascending order or descending chronological order.

1980
The Tao of JourneyingThe Tao of Journeying
Single presentation
Saturday, Jun 21, 1980
Self Unfoldment by Disciplines of Realization: Twelve Seminars on Manly P. Hall's Classic TextSelf Unfoldment by Disciplines of Realization: Twelve Seminars on Manly P. Hall's Classic Text
12 presentations
Saturdays, Jul 12, 1980 to Sep 27, 1980
SymbolismSymbolism
9 of 11 presentations available
Thursdays, Oct 2, 1980 to Dec 18, 1980


1981
The King and Queen in the QuestThe King and Queen in the Quest
11 of 12 presentations available
Thursdays, Jan 8, 1981 to Mar 26, 1981
Manly P. Hall's Orders of the QuestManly P. Hall's Orders of the Quest
Single presentation
Thursday, Mar 19, 1981
Primordial Image BasePrimordial Image Base
13 presentations
Thursdays, Apr 2, 1981 to Jun 25, 1981
Summer SolsticeSummer Solstice
Single presentation
Sunday, Jun 21, 1981
Great Spiritual Classics of the Orient: 2500 B.C. to 300 A.D.Great Spiritual Classics of the Orient: 2500 B.C. to 300 A.D.
13 presentations
Thursdays, Jul 2, 1981 to Sep 24, 1981
The Classic Greek SpiritThe Classic Greek Spirit
11 of 12 presentations available
Thursdays, Oct 1, 1981 to Dec 17, 1981


1982
New Testament Wisdom for Today's WorldNew Testament Wisdom for Today's World
5 of 7 presentations available
Wednesdays, Jan 6, 1982 to Feb 17, 1982
Asian Spiritual Classics, 300 A.D. to the PresentAsian Spiritual Classics, 300 A.D. to the Present
12 presentations
Thursdays, Jan 7, 1982 to Mar 25, 1982
Hasteen Klah: Navaho Medicine ArtistHasteen Klah: Navaho Medicine Artist
Single presentation
Saturday, Mar 6, 1982
Hermetic America: American Spiritual ClassicsHermetic America: American Spiritual Classics
13 presentations
Thursdays, Apr 1, 1982 to Jun 24, 1982
Summer Solstice CelebrationSummer Solstice Celebration
Single presentation
Saturday, Jun 21, 1982
Alexandria and RomeAlexandria and Rome
14 presentations
Thursdays, Jul 1, 1982 to Sep 30, 1982
Ptolemaic AlexandriaPtolemaic Alexandria
Single presentation
Saturday, Jul 31, 1982
The Bodhisattva and the Space Age: The Great Idea in Our TimeThe Bodhisattva and the Space Age: The Great Idea in Our Time
Single presentation
Sunday, Sep 12, 1982
Spiritual Classics of the Early Middle Ages: From Plotinus to the Book of KellsSpiritual Classics of the Early Middle Ages: From Plotinus to the Book of Kells
8 of 10 presentations available
Thursdays, Oct 7, 1982 to Dec 16, 1982


1983
Bodhisattvas: The Development of the Idea of Enlightenment-Beings, 250 B.C. to 750 A.D.Bodhisattvas: The Development of the Idea of Enlightenment-Beings, 250 B.C. to 750 A.D.
12 of 13 presentations available
Thursdays, Jan 6, 1983 to Mar 31, 1983
Origins of Hermetic ScienceOrigins of Hermetic Science
14 presentations
Tuesdays, Mar 1, 1983 to May 31, 1983
Roman Alexandria: From Augustus to HypatiaRoman Alexandria: From Augustus to Hypatia
Single presentation
Saturday, Mar 12, 1983
Spiritual Classics of the Late Middle AgesSpiritual Classics of the Late Middle Ages
4 of 13 presentations available
Thursdays, Apr 7, 1983 to Jun 30, 1983
Interconnections of the Secret SocietiesInterconnections of the Secret Societies
Freemasons, Rosicrucians, Pietists, and Friends
2 presentations
Saturdays, Apr 9, 1983 to May 21, 1983
Immortality as Seen by Modern ScienceImmortality as Seen by Modern Science
Single presentation
Sunday, Apr 10, 1983
The Mystic CenturyThe Mystic Century
12 of 13 presentations available
Tuesdays, Jun 7, 1983 to Aug 30, 1983
Summer SolsticeSummer Solstice
Single presentation
Tuesday, Jun 21, 1983
GandhiGandhi
13 presentations
Thursdays, Jul 7, 1983 to Sep 29, 1983
The EnlightenmentThe Enlightenment
9 of 13 presentations available
Tuesdays, Sep 6, 1983 to Nov 29, 1983
Italian RenaissanceItalian Renaissance
12 presentations
Thursdays, Oct 6, 1983 to Dec 22, 1983
Michelangelo (1475-1564)Michelangelo (1475-1564)
Single presentation
Saturday, Nov 19, 1983
The 19th CenturyThe 19th Century
13 presentations
Tuesdays, Dec 6, 1983 to Feb 28, 1984


1984
The European El Dorado, 1560 to 1660: The Century of a Golden Mystery of ManThe European El Dorado, 1560 to 1660: The Century of a Golden Mystery of Man
11 of 13 presentations available
Thursdays, Jan 5, 1984 to Mar 29, 1984
The Dark Ages Myth: Justin Martyr to Roger BaconThe Dark Ages Myth: Justin Martyr to Roger Bacon
12 of 26 presentations available
Tuesdays, Mar 6, 1984 to Aug 28, 1984
The Age of Revolution: Blake to SchopenhauerThe Age of Revolution: Blake to Schopenhauer
13 presentations
Thursdays, Apr 5, 1984 to Jun 28, 1984
Prelude to the Twentieth CenturyPrelude to the Twentieth Century
13 presentations
Thursdays, Jul 5, 1984 to Sep 27, 1984
Alexandria and the Hellenistic WorldviewAlexandria and the Hellenistic Worldview
8 of 13 presentations available
Tuesdays, Sep 4, 1984 to Nov 27, 1984
Plotinus and Patanjali: Patterning Toward RealizationPlotinus and Patanjali: Patterning Toward Realization
Single presentation
Sunday, Sep 16, 1984
The AsclepiusThe Asclepius
Single presentation
Friday, Nov 9, 1984
Special Thanksgiving LectureSpecial Thanksgiving Lecture
Single presentation
Thursday, Nov 22, 1984
Rome Series (1984-1985): Rome, Essenes, Alexandria, Book of EnochRome Series (1984-1985): Rome, Essenes, Alexandria, Book of Enoch
54 presentations
Tuesdays, Dec 4, 1984 to Dec 17, 1985
Roger Weir's and Stephan Hoeller's DreamRoger Weir's and Stephan Hoeller's Dream
Single presentation
Wednesday, Dec 5, 1984


1985
Hermetic America: Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Henry David ThoreauHermetic America: Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Henry David Thoreau
13 presentations
Thursdays, Jan 3, 1985 to Mar 28, 1985
Differential CycleDifferential Cycle
50 of 52 presentations available
Saturdays, Jan 5, 1985 to Dec 28, 1985
Dante's Paradise and the Meaning of PeaceDante's Paradise and the Meaning of Peace
Single presentation
Sunday, Mar 31, 1985
Hermetic America - Our Critical Heritage: James Fenimore Cooper, Abraham Lincoln, Henry Adams, Mark TwainHermetic America - Our Critical Heritage: James Fenimore Cooper, Abraham Lincoln, Henry Adams, Mark Twain
13 presentations
Thursdays, Apr 4, 1985 to Jun 27, 1985
Summer Solstice: Theodore Sturgeon MemorialSummer Solstice: Theodore Sturgeon Memorial
Single presentation
Friday, Jun 21, 1985
Hermetic America: Transformational AmericaHermetic America: Transformational America
13 presentations
Thursdays, Jul 4, 1985 to Sep 26, 1985
Hermetic America: Twentieth Century AmericaHermetic America: Twentieth Century America
12 presentations
Thursdays, Oct 3, 1985 to Dec 26, 1985
Christ in AlexandriaChrist in Alexandria
Single presentation
Sunday, Dec 8, 1985


1986
Integral CycleIntegral Cycle
49 of 52 presentations available
Saturdays, Jan 4, 1986 to Dec 27, 1986
Hermetic Tradition: From Osiris to Benjamin Franklin, From Egypt to AmericaHermetic Tradition: From Osiris to Benjamin Franklin, From Egypt to America
24 presentations
Tuesdays, Jan 7, 1986 to Jun 17, 1986
The Taoist TraditionThe Taoist Tradition
3 of 13 presentations available
Thursdays, Jan 9, 1986 to Mar 27, 1986
The American Indians and Their Spirit WorldThe American Indians and Their Spirit World
Single presentation
Wednesday, Jan 29, 1986
The Taoist Tradition (Continued)The Taoist Tradition (Continued)
2 of 13 presentations available
Thursdays, Apr 3, 1986 to Jun 26, 1986
Mysterium ConiunctionisMysterium Coniunctionis
Single presentation
Friday, Jun 27, 1986
TaoismTaoism
4 of 13 presentations available
Tuesdays, Jul 1, 1986 to Sep 23, 1986
Hermetic Tradition (New Series)Hermetic Tradition (New Series)
13 presentations
Thursdays, Jul 3, 1986 to Sep 25, 1986
The Millennial ArchetypeThe Millennial Archetype
Single presentation
Friday, Jul 25, 1986
Jesus in AlexandriaJesus in Alexandria
8 presentations
Mondays, Oct 2, 1986 to Nov 20, 1986
Mahayana ChristianityMahayana Christianity
3 presentations
Thursdays, Dec 4, 1986 to Dec 18, 1986


1987
The Hermetic Tradition: From the Renaissance to the Founding of the United StatesThe Hermetic Tradition: From the Renaissance to the Founding of the United States
8 of 13 presentations available
Thursdays, Jan 1, 1987 to Mar 26, 1987
Differential CycleDifferential Cycle
48 of 52 presentations available
Saturdays, Jan 3, 1987 to Dec 26, 1987
Jesus in AlexandriaJesus in Alexandria
38 of 39 presentations available
Tuesdays, Jan 6, 1987 to Sep 29, 1987
Ch'an Taoism: The Chinese Configuration of the Buddha by Hui Neng and Huang PoCh'an Taoism: The Chinese Configuration of the Buddha by Hui Neng and Huang Po
Single presentation
Sunday, Mar 8, 1987
Hermetic America Matrix: The Synthesizing VectorHermetic America Matrix: The Synthesizing Vector
13 presentations
Thursdays, Apr 2, 1987 to Jun 25, 1987
The Alchemical Core of Jung's WorkThe Alchemical Core of Jung's Work
13 presentations
Thursdays, Jul 2, 1987 to Sep 24, 1987
Neoplatonism: The Journey to SelflessnessNeoplatonism: The Journey to Selflessness
Single presentation
Sunday, Aug 9, 1987
Jung's Alchemical Soror MysticaJung's Alchemical Soror Mystica
Single presentation
Friday, Sep 18, 1987
The High DharmaThe High Dharma
12 presentations
Thursdays, Oct 1, 1987 to Dec 17, 1987
Hermetic Antiquity and the Rise of the Mysterious Person ArchetypeHermetic Antiquity and the Rise of the Mysterious Person Archetype
23 of 26 presentations available
Tuesdays, Oct 6, 1987 to Mar 29, 1988
Jesus the High Priest of the Most High: According to Apollos of AlexandriaJesus the High Priest of the Most High: According to Apollos of Alexandria
Single presentation
Sunday, Dec 13, 1987


1988
EcumeneEcumene
105 presentations
Saturdays, Jan 2, 1988 to Dec 31, 1989
Archetypal Studies: A Jungian Commentary on The Book of DanielArchetypal Studies: A Jungian Commentary on The Book of Daniel
7 presentations
Thursdays, Jan 7, 1988 to Feb 18, 1988
Archetypal Studies: An Esoteric Commentary on Epistle to the HebrewsArchetypal Studies: An Esoteric Commentary on Epistle to the Hebrews
4 of 6 presentations available
Thursdays, Feb 25, 1988 to Mar 31, 1988
Exploration of the Hermetic TraditionExploration of the Hermetic Tradition
8 of 13 presentations available
Tuesdays, Apr 5, 1988 to Jun 28, 1988
Archetypal Studies: C.G. Jung and W.B. YeatsArchetypal Studies: C.G. Jung and W.B. Yeats
9 of 13 presentations available
Thursdays, Apr 7, 1988 to Jun 30, 1988
Summer SolsticeSummer Solstice
Single presentation
Wednesday, Jun 29, 1988
The Pyramid Texts in Egyptian ReligionThe Pyramid Texts in Egyptian Religion
13 presentations
Thursdays, Jul 7, 1988 to Sep 29, 1988
Archetypal Studies: Heinrich Zimmer and Joseph CampbellArchetypal Studies: Heinrich Zimmer and Joseph Campbell
13 presentations
Thursdays, Oct 6, 1988 to Dec 29, 1988


1989
Jesus in Alexandria: Pioneer Studies in the Mysterious Person Archetype SelfJesus in Alexandria: Pioneer Studies in the Mysterious Person Archetype Self
13 presentations
Tuesdays, Jan 3, 1989 to Mar 28, 1989
An Introduction to Thirteen Major Works of the UpanishadsAn Introduction to Thirteen Major Works of the Upanishads
13 presentations
Thursdays, Jan 5, 1989 to Mar 30, 1989
Dead Sea ScrollsDead Sea Scrolls
15 presentations
Tuesdays, Apr 4, 1989 to Jul 11, 1989
Pythagoras: Western Traditions of the SagePythagoras: Western Traditions of the Sage
13 presentations
Thursdays, Apr 6, 1989 to Jun 29, 1989
How a Mandala Works: An Example of Self-UnfoldmentHow a Mandala Works: An Example of Self-Unfoldment
Single presentation
Sunday, Jun 25, 1989
Plotinus: The High Wisdom of the Classic WestPlotinus: The High Wisdom of the Classic West
13 presentations
Thursdays, Jul 6, 1989 to Sep 28, 1989
Science and Our SpiritScience and Our Spirit
2 of 13 presentations available
Thursdays, Oct 5, 1989 to Dec 28, 1989


1990
PlatoPlato
13 presentations
Thursdays, Jan 4, 1990 to Mar 29, 1990
EcumeneEcumene
48 of 104 presentations available
Saturdays, Jan 6, 1990 to Dec 28, 1991
The Ancient Hermetic WritingsThe Ancient Hermetic Writings
13 presentations
Thursdays, Apr 5, 1990 to Jun 28, 1990
Plato's Theory of EducationPlato's Theory of Education
Single presentation
Sunday, Jul 1, 1990
The Majjhima-Nikaya (Middle-Length Sayings) of the BuddhaThe Majjhima-Nikaya (Middle-Length Sayings) of the Buddha
13 presentations
Thursdays, Jul 5, 1990 to Sep 27, 1990
The Hero: A Magical Theme in ConsciousnessThe Hero: A Magical Theme in Consciousness
13 presentations
Thursdays, Oct 4, 1990 to Dec 27, 1990


1991
Plato IIPlato II
13 presentations
Thursdays, Jan 3, 1991 to Mar 28, 1991
Manly P. Hall and John the Baptist: Forerunners of MillenniaManly P. Hall and John the Baptist: Forerunners of Millennia
Single presentation
Sunday, Mar 10, 1991
Jesus in AlexandriaJesus in Alexandria
13 presentations
Wednesdays, Apr 3, 1991 to Jun 26, 1991
Roots of Hermetic AmericaRoots of Hermetic America
13 presentations
Thursdays, Apr 4, 1991 to Jun 27, 1991
Sunday Sermon: American Vision FutureSunday Sermon: American Vision Future
Single presentation
Sunday, Jun 23, 1991
An American Reading of the Bhagavad GitaAn American Reading of the Bhagavad Gita
9 presentations
Tuesdays, Jul 2, 1991 to Aug 27, 1991
Hermetic America: A Vision of Our American FutureHermetic America: A Vision of Our American Future
15 presentations
Tuesdays, Sep 10, 1991 to Dec 17, 1991
Shared-Presence BodhisattvasShared-Presence Bodhisattvas
13 presentations
Thursdays, Oct 3, 1991 to Dec 26, 1991
Vision for 1992 and BeyondVision for 1992 and Beyond
Single presentation
Tuesday, Dec 24, 1991


1992
Spiritual Personality: Development and Pattern Within Human IntelligenceSpiritual Personality: Development and Pattern Within Human Intelligence
102 of 104 presentations available
Saturdays, Jan 4, 1992 to Dec 25, 1993
Jesus in AlexandriaJesus in Alexandria
12 of 13 presentations available
Tuesdays, Jan 7, 1992 to Mar 31, 1992
Tao Te ChingTao Te Ching
22 of 23 presentations available
Thursdays, Jan 23, 1992 to Jul 2, 1992


1993
HermeticaHermetica
11 of 13 presentations available
Wednesdays, Oct 6, 1993 to Dec 29, 1993


1994
Ecumene: Development and Pattern within Human IntelligenceEcumene: Development and Pattern within Human Intelligence
105 presentations
Saturdays, Jan 1, 1994 to Dec 30, 1995
A New Aion: Four Talks On Our Once and Future WholenessA New Aion: Four Talks On Our Once and Future Wholeness
4 presentations
Thursdays, Sep 8, 1994 to Sep 29, 1994
Hermetic JesusHermetic Jesus
Single presentation
Friday, Oct 7, 1994
Shared Presence PeopleShared Presence People
4 presentations
Fridays, Nov 25, 1994 to Dec 16, 1994


1996 - 1997
Ecumene: Development and Pattern within Human IntelligenceEcumene: Development and Pattern within Human Intelligence
104 presentations
Saturdays, Jan 6, 1996 to Dec 27, 1997


1998 - 1999
Differential ConsciousnessDifferential Consciousness
104 presentations
Saturdays, Jan 3, 1998 to Dec 25, 1999


2000 - 2001
Differential ConsciousnessDifferential Consciousness
105 presentations
Saturdays, Jan 1, 2000 to Dec 29, 2001


2001
Our New Aion: Book LaunchOur New Aion: Book Launch
Single presentation
Thursday, Jul 26, 2001


2002 - 2003
Stellar CivilizationStellar Civilization
104 presentations
Saturdays, Jan 5, 2002 to Dec 27, 2003


2004 - 2005
Interstellar LearningInterstellar Learning
105 presentations
Saturdays, Jan 3, 2004 to Dec 31, 2005


2006 - 2007
The Learning CivilizationThe Learning Civilization
104 presentations
Saturdays, Jan 7, 2006 to Dec 29, 2007


2008
Jesus in Alexandria and Mary Magdalene: The Origins of Shared PresenceJesus in Alexandria and Mary Magdalene: The Origins of Shared Presence
13 presentations
Saturdays, Jan 5, 2008 to Mar 29, 2008
Hermetic AmericaHermetic America
13 presentations
Saturdays, Apr 5, 2008 to Jun 28, 2008
Hermetic America FutureHermetic America Future
13 presentations
Saturdays, Jul 5, 2008 to Sep 27, 2008
Mary Magdalene and Jesus' Great WayMary Magdalene and Jesus' Great Way
13 presentations
Saturdays, Oct 4, 2008 to Dec 27, 2008


2009
Star Wisdom ManStar Wisdom Man
13 presentations
Saturdays, Jan 3, 2009 to Mar 28, 2009
Shared PresenceShared Presence
13 presentations
Saturdays, Apr 4, 2009 to Jun 27, 2009
Quintessential Dimensions of ConsciousnessQuintessential Dimensions of Consciousness
13 presentations
Saturdays, Jul 4, 2009 to Sep 26, 2009
The Parayana: Our Way BeyondThe Parayana: Our Way Beyond
13 presentations
Saturdays, Oct 3, 2009 to Dec 26, 2009


2010
Star Wisdom Humanity (Paired Phase Transforms)Star Wisdom Humanity (Paired Phase Transforms)
52 presentations
Saturdays, Jan 2, 2010 to Dec 25, 2010


2011
Science Fiction VisionScience Fiction Vision
53 presentations
Saturdays, Jan 1, 2011 to Dec 31, 2011


2012
Our Old AionOur Old Aion
4 presentations
Saturdays, Jan 7, 2012 to Jan 28, 2012
Hermetic BodhisattvasHermetic Bodhisattvas
16 presentations
Saturdays, Feb 4, 2012 to May 19, 2012
Hermetic Bodhisattva ChivalryHermetic Bodhisattvas Chivalry
16 presentations
Saturdays, May 26, 2012 to Sep 8, 2012
Bodhisattvas Hermetic ChivalryBodhisattvas Hermetic Chivalry
12 presentations
Saturdays, Sep 15, 2012 to Dec 1, 2012
Hermes QuintessentialHermes Quintessential
4 presentations
Saturdays, Dec 8, 2012 to Dec 29, 2012


2013
Hermetic America Stellar CivilizationHermetic America Stellar Civilization
52 presentations
Saturdays, Jan 5, 2013 to Dec 28, 2013


2014
Parayana: Refreshing the Way Into the High DharmaParayana: Refreshing the Way Into the High Dharma
52 presentations
Saturdays, Jan 4, 2014 to Dec 27, 2014


2015
The Future and The New PastThe Future and The New Past
52 presentations
Saturdays, Jan 3, 2015 to Dec 26, 2015