Moore talks about New England spirituality in NH

Mariposa Museum

Mariposa Museum in Peterborough, New Hampshire hosts Thomas Moore on Friday 9 August, 2013 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for his presentation, Thoreau, Emerson, and Emily Dickinson—A New England Spirituality for Our Times:

"Thoreau built a cabin at Walden Pond, Emerson quit his role as minister and created his own priestly way of life, and Emily Dickinson stayed home, seeing her family, house and garden as the world in miniature. Each created a sacred way of life outside of yet influenced by religious traditions. In this special presentation to his neighbors, best-selling author Thomas Moore (Care of the Soul, Soul Mates) draws on 19th century writings to suggest an American spirituality for our own era, at a time when people are abandoning religion for spirituality."

Admission: Adult $20, Member $16
Map of the Museum's location

Book now for May 2014 program in Galway, Ireland

The New England Educational Institute hosts Thomas Moore in Galway, Ireland for his symposium, Psychotherapy, Spirituality and the Soul from 19 May to 23 May, 2014.

According to the  program description: "In this symposium, Dr. Moore will discuss ancient myths related to therapy: Artemis, Daphne, Chiron, Acteon, Hermes, Aphrodite, Asklepios. A presentation on Jung will focus on his own methods of self-therapy, including play, active imagination, personification and artistic expression. Participants will learn James Hillman’s work on images, his ideas on therapy, anima mundi (soul in the world), the polytheistic psyche, and the role of beauty. Participants will also learn how to use dreams and the arts in therapy and how to employ deep intuition and other traditional, mysterious ways of knowing."

Register online:
Early Registration (postmarked by 23 August, 2013): $599
Late Registration (postmarked after 23 August 23, 2013): $699

The symposium is at:
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa
Lough Atalia Road
Galway, Ireland

The hotel is a one-hour drive from Shannon airport and a two-hour drive from Dublin airport. It is located behind the bus and railway station. Special Room rates for participants in Moore's symposium are: €130 single/€150 double or twin per bedroom per night including buffet breakfast, complimentary wi-fi, full access to leisure facilities, 15% off at the Spirit One Spa.

For reservations, please contact:
Maria Booth,
Reservations Office Manager,
Telephone: +353 91 538200;
Direct: +353 91 53820;
Fax: +353 91 538606;
Email: reservations.galway@radissonblu.com

You will receive a Certificate of Credit at the end of the symposium.

Moore recommends honouring each woman's juno

In his July-August 2013 column for Spirituality & Health magazine, "An Ancient, Divine Feminism", Thomas Moore turns to the Romans and their associations with the goddess Juno:

"The genius felt in the presence of a woman was called juno, after the great goddess. Juno was the protector of women throughout their lives: in their youth, during their time as brides, and then as they moved into motherhood. Every woman had her juno that she celebrated the same day as her birthday.

Although it’s unusual to turn to the Romans for inspiration for our spirituality today, the notion that every woman has her juno is a rich one. It could help us honor and respect femininity, gaining perspective on what it means to be a woman. We could distinguish between the feminine spirit in each woman and her individual personality. Because whether you’re male or female, when you stand next to a woman, you can sense the presence of a spirit. The quality of this spirit may vary somewhat, because women have moments that are businesslike, maternal, artistic, girlish, sexy, or an interesting blend of all of these."

Moore shares, "I have always believed that women will be equal and free only when the feminine itself, the juno spirit, is acknowledged and given real honor. I suspect that men have more trouble with the juno than with women. They are generally afraid of its power, perhaps because they, too, have lost touch with the genius that lives within them. "

Listen to Thomas Moore discuss erotic passions

Lisa Schrader interviews Thomas Moore about the soul of sex for the Shakti Summit: Sensuality, Sex and the Sacred on Wednesday 10 July 2013. Scroll down this linked page to listen to yesterday's hour-long exchange during which Moore talks about moving beyond gender duality, intimacy with a partner and our need for ordinary images of the erotic.

A Religion of One's Own available Jan. 9, 2014

A Religion of One's Own: 
A Sacred Way of Life in a Secular World 
by Thomas Moore
Format: Hardcover
Length: 288 pages
Publisher: Gotham
Available: January 9, 2014
Language: English
ISBN-10: 159240829X
ISBN-13: 978-1592408290

Barque coverage
18 June 2013 "Order your copy of A Religion of One's Own now"

Register online now for Sophia Center programs

Meridian University promotes Thomas Moore's appearance with the Sophia Center at Holy Names University in Oakland, California from 18 July to 23 July 2013. Moore presents Nature’s Soul: Walden and the Gospel at 7 p.m. on Saturday 20 July.  

Tapping into Nature’s Mysterious Power with Thomas Moore is the theme for the post-institute retreat, Sunday 21 to Tuesday 23 July. Scroll down this linked page for the notice.

Holy Names University describes this summer institute in its June 26 release, "The Sophia Center At Holy Names University Presents A Top Line Up Of Speakers".

Register online now for Sophia Center's summer institute ($350) and post-institute retreat ($225). Indicate your accommodation preferences and plans for academic credit.  

Barque coverage
28 June 2013 "Sophia Center hosts Thomas Moore in July 2013"
14 Feb 2013 "Nature's soul and power lead retreat contemplation"

Moore joins free teleseminar with The Soul of Sex

Thomas Moore talks about The Soul of Sex in a free teleseminar on Wednesday 10 July 2013 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m EDT for The Shakti Summit: Sensuality, Sex and the Sacred. Other speakers include John Gray, Sally Kempton and Sera Beak.

Host Lisa Schrader promotes the program: "Too often, our SHAKTI gets buried under piles of obligations and a laundry list of 'shoulds.' As women, it’s especially imperative to learn to nurture and expand our authentic feminine energy. We can’t run on adrenaline and testosterone without extinguishing our natural essence.

The rhythms of a female body and soul require a more sensuous fuel to truly feel the joy, love and beauty of being alive."

Registration is free. Invite your friends to listen, too.

Moore talks about purpose, love, and religion

Living on Purpose offers the 25-minute podcast Jesse Herriott talks with Thomas Moore recorded 1 July 2013. This interview covers Moore's early activities, advice for creating lasting relationships, and his new book, A Religion of One's Own to be available in January 2014. The host is in his twenties and enthusiastic about Moore's responses that resonate with his own experiences.