Sacred Sexuality Seminar - Birmingham, AL - Sept. 29, 2007
Posted on Sep 4th, 2007
by 
Inara
Inara
Namaste!
I bring you news of a new event being presented by the Temple of the Red Lotus. We will be in Birmingham, AL, at Books, Beans & Candles Metaphysical Shop on Sept. 29, 2007, to offer a full day of workshops and ritual pertaining to Sacred Sexuality!
I invite you to read more about this event here: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dd399dsz_123dkg3bx
If you're interested, don't hesitate or delay! There is a limit to how many people can participate, so be sure to pre-register to save your seat!!
I look forward to seeing many of you there. :)
Lovingly,
Inara
I bring you news of a new event being presented by the Temple of the Red Lotus. We will be in Birmingham, AL, at Books, Beans & Candles Metaphysical Shop on Sept. 29, 2007, to offer a full day of workshops and ritual pertaining to Sacred Sexuality!
I invite you to read more about this event here: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dd399dsz_123dkg3bx
If you're interested, don't hesitate or delay! There is a limit to how many people can participate, so be sure to pre-register to save your seat!!
I look forward to seeing many of you there. :)
Lovingly,
Inara
Access: PublicTemple Chat w/ Terra Incognita
Posted on Aug 22nd, 2007
by Inara
Inara
Hello everyone!
The Temple of the Red Lotus, an organization devoted to the practice and promotion of sacred sexuality and the Qadishtu path, will periodically offer live, on-line chats with prominent figures in the sacred sexuality and Qadishtu communities as guest speakers. This is an opportunity to get your questions answered, to expand your awareness, to be exposed to the many different forms and manifestations of this philosophy and path.
Our next scheduled chat is with Amanda & David Torrey of Terra Incognita in Chicago. Our discussion will cover how they began their Temple and how they work with Lilith, their patron Goddess. The following is some biographical information on the Torreys and their Temple:
9:00pm - 10pm Eastern (7:30pm Central / 6:30pm Mountain / 5:30pm Pacific)
Wednesday, Aug 29, 2007
**RSVP by Monday, August 27 , 2007!!
During our discussions, we will introduce ourselves and then I will introduce our speaker and ask them to introduce the topic. I will then pose some specific questions for the speakers, to guide the discussion. The floor will also be open to the rest of the participants to ask questions, make comments, and share some insights from their own journey.
Fee
Public: $10 per discussion
Temple Basic Members: $5 per discussion (You qualify if you've signed up at the Temple of the Red Lotus' Forums)
Temple Qadishtu Trainees: $FREE
Temple of the Red Lotus basic members will receive advance notice and a discounted price. Current students in the Temple Red Lotus Qadishtu Training Program will be able to attend for free.
Fee payable via PayPal to qadishtu (at) templeredlotus (dot) com , and MUST be received by the RSVP date (see below). Indicate in the comments section that this fee is for the Aug. 29 chat with the Torreys and be sure to mention your Temple Forum screenname if you want the Member pricing.
**RSVP by Monday, August 27, 2007!!
Once your fee has been received and your Membership verified (if necessary), you will receive an email containing instructions on how to log in to the chat room.
If you would like more information about the Temple of the Red Lotus, please visit www.TempleRedLotus.com .
Please let me know if you have any questions.
**RSVP by Monday, August 27, 2007!!
Upcoming Chats (details coming soon!)
Sept 19 - Gigi of Aphrodite's Temple - Part 2
Oct 3 - Oberon Zell
OCt 24 - Elsbeth & Freddy of TantraNova
*** If you are interested in being a guest speaker, please email me with details about your background and what aspect of sacred sexuality or the Qadishtu path you could speak on. :)
Lovingly,
Inara
The Temple of the Red Lotus, an organization devoted to the practice and promotion of sacred sexuality and the Qadishtu path, will periodically offer live, on-line chats with prominent figures in the sacred sexuality and Qadishtu communities as guest speakers. This is an opportunity to get your questions answered, to expand your awareness, to be exposed to the many different forms and manifestations of this philosophy and path.
Our next scheduled chat is with Amanda & David Torrey of Terra Incognita in Chicago. Our discussion will cover how they began their Temple and how they work with Lilith, their patron Goddess. The following is some biographical information on the Torreys and their Temple:
Terra Incognita (TI) is a Temple of Sexual Magick founded in Chicago that has slowly evolved from a small gathering of friends hosted by Amanda and David Torrey almost ten years ago, to a larger collection of karmically interconnected people. TI has attempted to integrate spirituality with sexuality using an ancient Mesopotamian model that we have found very adaptable to a variety of religious and magickal beliefs. While the Temples of Sumer and Babylon have inspired our mindset, we also feel a connection to the European mariners who were brave enough to sail to the "unknown lands" they called Terra Incognita on their maps. Scary, shadow-filled places of Monsters and Magick near The Edge of the World.
We believe that breaking fear-generated barriers is an important part of personal growth. TI also feels the power of loving energy can heal most emotional wounds as well as unite those participating in the Process. In our perspective, symbolic acts can only bring symbolic rewards, so both diety and divine energy exchanges should be real.
To actively explore these ideas Terra Incognita is dedicated to the Qadishtu path of sexual healing. For us this includes BDSM, Paganism, patron/protege program, polyamory, Sex Magick, sexwork, surrogacy, Tantra and Taoist practices. TI has developed a very flexible neo-Pagan type of ritual to focus energetic group workings, which owes a great deal to Chaos Magick creativity. Our Qadishtu priesthood is Temple-based, in homage to historical precedents and includes educational outreach and various hands-on practices with seekers. We have also hosted assorted salons, workshops and book signings, as well as presented at festivals and conferences.
Starting in the fall of 2004, New Zealand filmmaker Lynda Brendish began filming an award- winning documentary about Terra Incognita called Uncharted Lands. It captured our shift from a larger group dynamic to one that is more family-based today. The current core of TI is now Amanda, David and poly/magickal partner Kristin. However, the Temple still honors and works with an extended Tribe of wonderful folks in the Sacred Sexuality community.
To actively explore these ideas Terra Incognita is dedicated to the Qadishtu path of sexual healing. For us this includes BDSM, Paganism, patron/protege program, polyamory, Sex Magick, sexwork, surrogacy, Tantra and Taoist practices. TI has developed a very flexible neo-Pagan type of ritual to focus energetic group workings, which owes a great deal to Chaos Magick creativity. Our Qadishtu priesthood is Temple-based, in homage to historical precedents and includes educational outreach and various hands-on practices with seekers. We have also hosted assorted salons, workshops and book signings, as well as presented at festivals and conferences.
Starting in the fall of 2004, New Zealand filmmaker Lynda Brendish began filming an award- winning documentary about Terra Incognita called Uncharted Lands. It captured our shift from a larger group dynamic to one that is more family-based today. The current core of TI is now Amanda, David and poly/magickal partner Kristin. However, the Temple still honors and works with an extended Tribe of wonderful folks in the Sacred Sexuality community.
9:00pm - 10pm Eastern (7:30pm Central / 6:30pm Mountain / 5:30pm Pacific)
Wednesday, Aug 29, 2007
**RSVP by Monday, August 27 , 2007!!
During our discussions, we will introduce ourselves and then I will introduce our speaker and ask them to introduce the topic. I will then pose some specific questions for the speakers, to guide the discussion. The floor will also be open to the rest of the participants to ask questions, make comments, and share some insights from their own journey.
Fee
Public: $10 per discussion
Temple Basic Members: $5 per discussion (You qualify if you've signed up at the Temple of the Red Lotus' Forums)
Temple Qadishtu Trainees: $FREE
Temple of the Red Lotus basic members will receive advance notice and a discounted price. Current students in the Temple Red Lotus Qadishtu Training Program will be able to attend for free.
Fee payable via PayPal to qadishtu (at) templeredlotus (dot) com , and MUST be received by the RSVP date (see below). Indicate in the comments section that this fee is for the Aug. 29 chat with the Torreys and be sure to mention your Temple Forum screenname if you want the Member pricing.
**RSVP by Monday, August 27, 2007!!
Once your fee has been received and your Membership verified (if necessary), you will receive an email containing instructions on how to log in to the chat room.
If you would like more information about the Temple of the Red Lotus, please visit www.TempleRedLotus.com .
Please let me know if you have any questions.
**RSVP by Monday, August 27, 2007!!
Upcoming Chats (details coming soon!)
Sept 19 - Gigi of Aphrodite's Temple - Part 2
Oct 3 - Oberon Zell
OCt 24 - Elsbeth & Freddy of TantraNova
*** If you are interested in being a guest speaker, please email me with details about your background and what aspect of sacred sexuality or the Qadishtu path you could speak on. :)
Lovingly,
Inara
Fire the Grid!
Posted on Jul 11th, 2007
by Inara
Inara
Fire the Grid!
Namaste all!
I have just finished watching this amazing series of videos on YouTube about the woman who started the Fire the Grid project. This down-to-earth regular woman who started on this path as a single mom on welfare suffering from depression has galvanized millions of people around the planet to dedicated an hour of their time to the goal of changing and/or saving the world. I strongly urge you to take some time to go through all 8 sections of her presentation, to review her website, and to consider collaborating with all the others who will be dedicating their time, attention and energy to this cause on July 17, 2007. Please let me know if you choose to participate. After watching this, I believe that I will be.
Part One - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqUAluDvuU4&mode=related&search=
Part Two - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVhVCsv56kg&mode=related&search=
Part Three - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsqOZUmaECY&mode=related&search=
Part Four - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzrPCGP60As&mode=related&search=
Part Five - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66zQg0v_gn4&mode=related&search=
Part Six - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_6ajmdt39A&mode=related&search=
Part Seven - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWtJncxNeLI&mode=related&search=
Part Eight - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2sR8DWTD3U&mode=related&search=
Fire the Grid website - http://www.firethegrid.org
Lovingly,
Inara
I see myself as I already am
Posted on Mar 22nd, 2007
by Inara
Inara
This is in Response to the Questions and Reflections for March 22, 2007:
I see myself in a flowing gown, hair streaming down my back, surrounded by a lush and luxuriant room, a smile of warmth and love radiating from my face as I reach out to you and pull you into an embrace that makes you cry with the sweetness of it all. I am a Qadishtu priestess, a divine representation of the Goddess, doing her sacred sexualoving work, bringing love, joy, healing and celebration to everyone. We heal the world, one embrace at a time.
I see myself in a Temple, surrounded by my fellow priests and priestesses, teaching them, communing with them, supporting them on this path. I see us joining hands and hearts in a common vision and mission of healing the world's mind-body-spirit split through our ethical and compassionate application of sacred sexuality philosophies and practices.
I see myself seated in a circle of teenagers, all participating at their own comfort levels, as I instruct them in a more sacred approach to sexuality. I hear their questions and honor their curiousity, without judging or criticizing or ridiculing them. I convey to them the awesome responsibility of being sexual beings, while also gently cautioning them about the consequences of irrresponsibility. I also lovingly impart the utter joy and pleasure to be found in truly equal, healthy, balanced sexualoving relationships.
I am Qadishtu. That is my dream job. What would make it even better is if I could possibly find a way to support myself and my Temple without having to devote so many long hours of the day to an office job. But I trust the Goddess has me where she needs me, and where I need to be at this moment.
Namaste and Loving Blessings to you and yours,
Inara
I see myself in a Temple, surrounded by my fellow priests and priestesses, teaching them, communing with them, supporting them on this path. I see us joining hands and hearts in a common vision and mission of healing the world's mind-body-spirit split through our ethical and compassionate application of sacred sexuality philosophies and practices.
I see myself seated in a circle of teenagers, all participating at their own comfort levels, as I instruct them in a more sacred approach to sexuality. I hear their questions and honor their curiousity, without judging or criticizing or ridiculing them. I convey to them the awesome responsibility of being sexual beings, while also gently cautioning them about the consequences of irrresponsibility. I also lovingly impart the utter joy and pleasure to be found in truly equal, healthy, balanced sexualoving relationships.
I am Qadishtu. That is my dream job. What would make it even better is if I could possibly find a way to support myself and my Temple without having to devote so many long hours of the day to an office job. But I trust the Goddess has me where she needs me, and where I need to be at this moment.
Namaste and Loving Blessings to you and yours,
Inara
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