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Tag: brotherhood

Issues with the three objects of the Theosophical Society

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... Read More

Posted on October 20, 2011September 2, 2015Categories Theosophical Society Adyar

Four possible paths for the Theosophical Society (Adyar)

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... Read More

Posted on April 26, 2011September 2, 2015Categories Theosophical Society Adyar2 Comments on Four possible paths for the Theosophical Society (Adyar)

What’s the theosophical work?

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.... Read More

Posted on September 7, 2010October 22, 2010Categories Wider Theosophical Movement7 Comments on What’s the theosophical work?

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

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... Read More

Posted on April 8, 2010September 2, 2015Categories Wider Theosophical Movement3 Comments on W.Q. Judge and Annie Besant – an uncomfortable heritage

The story of a revitalized theosophical lodge

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... Read More

Posted on March 25, 2010Categories Local work: the lodges

On Brotherhood – a Theosophy FAQ

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... Read More

Posted on May 15, 2008February 27, 2010Categories Wider Theosophical Movement
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