informační bulletin

Magazine Overview

This is the March 2017 issue of the 'informační bulletin' (information bulletin), a joint publication of several Czech research societies including KPUFO, ČsAAA, FFC, BCS, Projektu Záře, Klub Záblesk, and SAVPJ. The bulletin serves as a chronicle of research activities and announces upcoming events, lectures, and new publications.

Events and Lectures

The bulletin highlights an upcoming event on Saturday, April 8, 2017, from 10 AM to 4 PM at the restaurant U Vodárny in Prague, titled 'Co nového v záhadologii' (What's new in ufology?). This meeting is open to all interested individuals, with no entry fee, and features diverse topics suitable for discussion. The bulletin encourages attendees to invite friends who are interested in mysteries.

• Several lectures are announced:
• M. Lavay will present and launch his new book, 'Kdo zavraždil účastníky Djatlovovy expedice?' (Who murdered the participants of the Dyatlov expedition?).
• L. Šafařík will discuss 'Jak to bylo s nacistickými diskoplány' (How it was with Nazi disk-shaped aircraft).
• V. Šiška will speak about the activities of the project 'Záře' (Ray).
• P. Kroupa will cover 'Fyziologické principy lidské senzibility' (Physiological principles of human sensibility).
• T. Stěhule will explore 'Zmizel Hitler v Jižní Americe?' (Did Hitler disappear in South America?), examining alleged evidence.
• T. Dosoudil will delve into 'Z chemického zákulisí 1. světové války' (From the chemical background of World War I).

Attendees are assured that participation is not restricted to members of any specific organization, and they are welcome to invite friends. The bulletin also mentions that some researchers will be recognized, and presenters will receive small gifts. Reading materials and a new club DVD will be available.

New Website

A new website has been launched focusing on Peru and South America, covering history, archaeology, civilizations, and travel. It is maintained by Tomáš Stěhule and can be accessed at http://tom-stehule.com/.

New DVDs

• Several new DVDs are being offered:
• 'Záhady hradu Houska - mýty a skutečnosti' (Mysteries of Houska Castle - myths and realities): This DVD covers the history of the castle's mysteries, including articles, a photo gallery, and videos, priced at 120 CZK.
• 'Automatická kresba' (Automatic drawing): A collection of materials, an overview of the problem, articles from the archive, and videos, priced at 120 CZK.
• 'Jacques Bergier' (publications and articles): A compilation of publications and articles from the archive, priced at 120 CZK.
• 'DVD * K 26. výročí vzniku KPUFO a 27. výročí ČsAAA': This DVD features presentations and lectures from various events, films, e-books, and hundreds of global presentations, priced at 120 CZK.

Support and Membership

• The bulletin appeals for financial support for the organizations' activities. Contributions of 120 CZK or more grant access to websites and other benefits. For 2017, membership contributions are detailed:
• Correspondent and FB members: Voluntary contributions.
• Regular members: A minimum of 120-999 CZK, with benefits including access to information banks, archives, priority book purchases, and event participation. Contributions over 1000 CZK per year are also mentioned.

Non-monetary contributions (books, materials, services) are also accepted for regular members.

Application forms for membership are available via links for ČsAAA and KPUFO.

Membership fees can be paid into the account of Klub psychotroniky a UFO (SBERBANK, account number 4211013926/6800) or via postal order to the address: Klub psychotroniky a UFO, z.s., Borská 19, 320 22, Plzeň.

Conference on Gnosis and Mysticism

• Page 2 details an upcoming religionist conference titled 'Gnose a mystická cesta k Bohu' (Gnosis and the mystical path to God), organized by the Hussite Theological Faculty of Charles University in Prague on May 20, 2017. The conference will feature numerous speakers and presentations on various aspects of mysticism and spirituality, including:
• Luboš Kropáček on God and man in Islamic mysticism.
• Ivan Štampach on early Gnostic Christianity in contemporary spirituality.
• Martin Dojčár on the spirituality of Eckhart Tolle.
• Denisa Červenková on Gnostic motifs in Baroque Carmelite mysticism.
• Jiří Vogel on mystical aspects of Catholic modernism.
• Marek Dluhoš on the ordination of priests in modern Gnostics.
• Marek Vinklát on the rise of Dinandukt in the Mandaean tradition.
• Markéta Holubová on the relationship between Judaism and Gnosis.
• Gorazd Josef Vopatrný on Hesychasm as traditional Orthodox spirituality.
• Pavel Hošek on mystical motifs in the thought and work of C. S. Lewis.
• Olga Čejková on the abandonment of ascetic practice among contemporary yogis and mystics.
• Petr Kalač on the mystical face of Czech hermeticists.
• Jan Lípa on Fráňa Drtikol - Mystic or Patriarch of Czech Buddhism?
• Lukáš Loužecký on Petr Klíma-Toušek and the Czech Gnostic School.
• Emil Páleš on Archons of Gnostics in light of depth psychology.

The conference will take place at the Hussite Theological Faculty, Pacovská 350/4, Prague 4, and admission is free.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The bulletin consistently promotes research into paranormal, historical, and esoteric subjects, fostering a community of like-minded individuals. It emphasizes the sharing of knowledge through lectures, publications, and digital media. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging participation and discussion across various organizations and disciplines, with a particular focus on Czech and Central European research in ufology, history, and mysticism.