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Issues with the three objects of the Theosophical Society

by Katinka Hesselink on oktober 20, 2011

It seems I can’t stop writing about theosophy, even now that I’m no longer a member of the TS Adyar. On facebook an African American theosophist asked me if I’d written ‘I’m no longer a member of the Theosophical Society‘. I replied in rather short terms that yes, that was me. I realized soon after [...]

Four possible paths for the Theosophical Society (Adyar)

by Katinka Hesselink on april 26, 2011

As I write this, I have pretty much given up on the TS to be honest. I’ve minimized the volunteer work I do for the organisation and am looking into Buddhism and going back to university for my further spiritual and intellectual nourishment. However, that does not stop me from thinking about the TS and [...]

What’s the theosophical work?

by Katinka Hesselink on september 7, 2010

We live in strange times. I grew up saving newspaper clippings of interesting facts, stories and opinions I’d found. My parents did the same. Why? Because the only way to be sure of details that were important, was to keep track of them somehow. These days, of course, IF we save newspaper clippings, we do [...]

W.Q. Judge and Annie Besant – an uncomfortable heritage

by Katinka Hesselink on april 8, 2010

I only just discovered that the Aquarian Theosophist has switched their magazine to a blog format. I congratulate them on a wise decision and I of course subscribed. Though I have to say, it is with a sad heart that I do so, because their latest article shows just how far the various theosophical organizations [...]

The story of a revitalized theosophical lodge

by Katinka Hesselink on maart 25, 2010

As any group therapist can tell you, group work is complicated. The history of the churches too can be read as a continuing story of growing and shrinking congregations. One of the reasons new congregations often grow is not just that they offer an approach that works for the time, but also that they’re simply, [...]

On Brotherhood – a Theosophy FAQ

by Katinka Hesselink on mei 15, 2008

The issue of ‘universal brotherhood’ gets misunderstood very easily. Though it’s part of our objects, I find that it is easily misunderstood. Why do we disagree then? Well, being members of the theosophical Society doesn’t mean we are infallible, all knowing angels. As human beings we are bound to disagree. As long as those disagreements [...]