TAT's August Virtual Spiritual Gathering
Through the Eyes of a Child
Saturday and Sunday
August 15 & 16, 2020
Listen gently. There is a Child inside us. It lives. Vigorously. It is as youthful as ever and it hasn't lost a thing to time. What's more, that Child is capable of resurrection and emergence right out here into this world of trials, tribulations, space and time.
~ William Samuel
Photo: Paul Schmidt
Through the eyes of a child is an extremely popular saying. An online search brings up several books and popular songs and countless quotes with that theme. They often mention the benefits of "childlike" qualities, such as innocence, joy, and freedom. But, what is the spiritual significance of seeing "Through the Eyes of a Child"? And, what does the "child" perspective have to do with your spiritual search?
TAT teacher Bob Fergeson says the inner child can open the door to spiritual discovery by freeing us from identification with the ego. In his essay Intelligent Spontaneity, he says: "The ego is seen for what it is through the eyes of the Child, and is no longer our identity or sole reference. We do not use the Child for the further purposes of the ego, but become it."
Join us online for a weekend of insightful talks, small group discussions, and meditation as we seek true self-knowledge "Through the Eyes of a Child." The virtual event, which includes both audio and video, is being offered for a minimal fee of $35 for TAT members and $40 for non-members. If possible, please consider donating a larger amount (the drop-down menu below has options ranging from $60 to $80). Your generosity will help defray the many costs incurred in preparing the new TAT Center. We deeply appreciate your support!
The registration deadline for TAT's Virtual Spiritual Gathering is Friday, August 14.
Meet our featured presenters:
Tess Hughes
Tess Hughes, an Irish woman who lives in Ireland, came across the TAT Foundation one Autumn evening in 2003 while Googling an old boyfriend whose name was Richard Rose! This serendipitous event eventually (7 years later) led her to "the golden find beyond the mind" that Richard Rose—founder of the TAT Foundation—referred to. Tess attributes the direction, encouragement, and knowledge she found at the TAT community to forging the way for this transformation in herself. Watch Tess' presentation recorded during the 2017 TAT Spring Conference, or watch her interview on ConsciousTV.
Nowadays, Tess likes nothing better than to pass on to others what she was given. She lives near Galway, Ireland.
Tyler
Tarrant
On his 30th birthday, and while sitting by a pool in Las Vegas, Tyler had a spontaneous and unexpected Satori that transformed a decade-long passive interest in the Truth into an ever-more urgent quest to viscerally apprehend what the great sages are pointing at. After nine tumultuous and trying years, and after coming into a steady and strong rapport with a clear-eyed friend, Tyler recognized his Unborn and spotless nature in, with, and as everything already. Forever a beginner at waking up to what he is, Tyler enjoys sharing his true passion of Self-discovery with anyone who is willing to look and start sincerely letting go.
Tyler lives in St. Petersburg, Florida with his wife and two dogs.
Additionally, the event includes:
Breakout sessions for group inquiry facilitated by Anima Pundeer, Bob Cergol, Bob Fergeson, Bob Harwood, Norio Kushi, Paul Rezendes, and Tyler Tarrant.
A panel discussion to delve more deeply into our weekend theme "Through the Eyes of a Child," with ample opportunity for Q&A between panelists and participants.
A breakout group workshop on The Child Within Us Lives! A Synthesis of Science, Religion and Metaphysics, authored by William Samuel.
A guided meditation with Shawn Nevins—an opportunity to develop rapport and end the weekend with inspiration.
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Weekend Schedule 
Day One - Saturday, August 15, 2020
God, Love, All, The One, the many names by which we name the mystery we all know is closer than close in the consciousness of the child. Tess will talk about the loss of this consciousness and give some pointers about how we might facilitate its recovery in ourselves.
Day Two - Sunday, August 16, 2020
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10:45 to Noon - Closer than Close with Tess Hughes2020 TAT Membership - $40*
Become a TAT member for $40 by visiting our membership page. You'll receive information concerning our four spiritual retreat weekends per year.
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What is the TAT Foundation?
A group encouraging people to think rather than believe. A group determined to help people find ways and means to answer their deepest philosophical questions. A gathering of friends who are not afraid to be honest with one another. An island of hope and sanity (or at least the hope for sanity!). Last, but not least, TAT is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization chartered in 1973.
