Exploring the Enneagram

Exploring the Enneagram is a spiritual workshop at the Krotona Institute of Theosophy in Ojai, California, led by Luz Tamarit. It is an evening introduction to the Enneagram of Personality Types, suited to anyone curious about self-understanding as part of a spiritual path. It is part of the Second Tuesday of the Month series and can be attended in person or by Zoom.

What to Expect

The evening runs from 7 to 8:30 pm Pacific and takes the form of a talk. It begins with where the Enneagram comes from. The modern system is a synthesis of several ancient wisdom traditions, and it was first put together by Oscar Ichazo. He founded the Arica School to transmit the knowledge he had received, taught in Chile in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and later lived in the United States until his passing in 2020. The Traditional Enneagram dates to the early 1960s, when Ichazo first began teaching it, while the philosophy behind it reaches back into antiquity.

From there, the session looks at the nine personality types as a map of our inner landscape. Each type names the chief features of how we see and move through the world. The emphasis is on self-observation: once we have watched ourselves honestly and are willing to look at what lies beyond personality, or the false self, there is room to move toward a more integrated way of being. Self-understanding is the prelude to transformation, and the Enneagram can be a useful addition to a spiritual path.

About Luz Tamarit

Luz María Tamarit was born in Valencia, Spain. She has been a student of Theosophy for many years and is a past president of Logia Espana in Los Angeles, California. She now lives at the Krotona Institute of Theosophy in Ojai, where she serves as guesthouse manager and as a library volunteer.

The Setting

The workshop takes place at Krotona Institute of Theosophy in Ojai, where Luz Tamarit herself lives and works. Attendance is offered onsite at Krotona or online through Zoom, so people can take part from wherever they are.

Before You Go

No prior knowledge of the Enneagram is mentioned as a requirement, and the talk begins with the system's history and basic framework. Admission is by donation, and donations are appreciated. Your attendance includes the full evening talk, either in the room at Krotona or through Zoom.