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Tag: Theosophical Society

I’m no longer a member of the Theosophical Society

This morning I revoked my membership of the Theosophical Society. Many of you will have seen this coming, of course. Since I’ve been so very visible a member, I think I owe you all something of an explanation. First off: my online work... Read More

Posted on September 9, 2011Categories Theosophical Society Adyar

Edi Bilimoria about the work of the Theosophical Society / Theosophical Movement

I can’t believe I’m putting up another post devoted to the World Conference, but Edi Bilimoria sent me the slides from his lecture there this summer and I got around to looking at them just now. They’re actually from the Venice... Read More

Posted on November 18, 2010September 2, 2015Categories Wider Theosophical Movement

Why I will probably stay in the Theosophical Society: lodge work

I know I sometimes scare people a bit with my cynicism about the Theosophical Society. There is one aspect of the work though that compensates for worries about the future and questions about the organization… it’s the lodge work. I fell in... Read More

Posted on October 25, 2010October 26, 2010Categories Theosophical Society Adyar2 Comments on Why I will probably stay in the Theosophical Society: lodge work

‘Theosophy for a new generation of inquirers / enquirers’ ;)

I don’t often laugh when opening The Theosophist. In fact, I had not looked at the issues of various theosophical magazines lying around my house for months. But the spirit of boredom made me open them one by one. Most didn’t help me... Read More

Posted on January 23, 2010September 2, 2015Categories Theosophical Society Adyar

The challenges that face the Theosophical society Adyar

If the TS is going to move forward into the 21st century in a way that is of use to humanity, we’re going to have to face some real issues, instead of getting side tracked into personal complaints. Real issues we’re facing: how to build community... Read More

Posted on September 9, 2009January 29, 2010Categories Theosophical Society Adyar1 Comment on The challenges that face the Theosophical society Adyar

Supporting Radha & a summary of policy points

Hi all, I’ve just sent a letter to Radha telling her I support some of her recent decisions. While I don’t want to further increase online hostility, I do feel the main points in that e-mail need to be shared more widely. First of all: Radha has... Read More

Posted on November 13, 2008September 2, 2015Categories Theosophical Society Adyar
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