Silent Retreat in Milan – Report received from Patrizia Calvi
Participants
A seminar day on the subject of meditation, masterfully conducted by Tran-Thi-Kim Dieu, outgoing president of the European Theosophical Federation, was held in the Milan premises of the Italian Theosophical Society.
“Revisiting Visionary Utopia”
The Lomaland Theosophical Community 1897 - 1942
Theosophy in Contemplative Community, Education and the Arts in San Diego.
The Academy and Temple of Peace at Lomaland c1915
The Lomaland Theosophical community (1897-1942) was an extraordinary confluence of views and elements: spiritual and humanist, metaphysical/ mystical and practical/mundane, progressive and traditional, which intersected within its ‘perennial wisdom’ basis during the forty five years of its lifespan. This was all encompassed within the vision of its founder, Katherine Tingley, “to make Theosophy intensely practical”.
Read more: Good News from Kenneth Small – Come to Lomaland, a special invitation
SPAIN - SUMMER SCHOOL 2022
[This report was received from the General Secretary of the Spanish Section Ms. Angels Torres Buron.]
The annual Summer School of the Spanish Section of the Theosophical Society was held from 21 until 26 August. This was the first face-to-face (in person) meeting after two years of pandemic.
Group photo of all participants of the 2022 Spanish Summer School
Beautifully designed event banner
[Note from the editor: The Hague, Dutch ’s-Gravenhage or Den Haag, French La Haye, seat of government of the Netherlands. It is situated on a coastal plain, with the city centre just inland from the North Sea. The Hague is the administrative capital of the country and the home of the court and government. The Permanent Court of Arbitration and the United Nations’ International Court of Justice, housed in the Peace Palace, are also based in The Hague. As will become evident through the write-up below, the city was, and still is, very important for the advancement of Theosophy in the Netherlands.]
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Group picture with the\\ smiling participants .. (Iong live the dogs JNK)
Italian Theosophical Society 108th National Congress
h National Congress of the Italian Theosophical Society took place in Vicenza from 17 to 19 June 2022; the theme was: “Theosophy and Spiritual Masters”. All participants were overjoyed being able to meet “in person” againn
The lectures - followed by lively discussions - were broadcasted live through Zoom, so that those who could not be present in Vicenza could participate.
[Report received from Sara Ortega van Vloten in Spain relating to the International Gathering of Young Theosophists, held from June 3-7, 2022 at the International Theosophical Centre (ITC) Naarden, the Netherlands.]
Sara ...
From 3-7, June 2022 an International Gathering of Young Theosophists with as theme “Treading the Path to Self-Transformation" took place on the beautiful grounds of the International Theosophical Centre (ITC) in Naarden, the Netherlands. It was the first in-person gathering of members under forty years old since the global pandemic began. During previous years, the youth movement had connected via digital means and started working together (i.e. group chats, monthly online gatherings, the initiative towards the reactivation of the World Federation of Young Theosophists -WFYT). When the opportunity arose to organize this event, I didn’t have to think twice, and agreed to commit myself to this project. Soon afterwards, the dates were confirmed and an organizing committee was created with a small team of young members who were all full of enthusiasm.
From 3rd to 7th June 2022 an International gathering of young theosophists will take place at the International Theosophical Centre (ITC) Naarden (the Netherlands).
Grouphoto with all participants
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: The category GOOD NEWS on Theosophy Forward. among other subjects, also aims at promoting international theosophical live events. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and for a period of almost 2 years international events on location didn’t take place and the theosophical world had to turn to internet alternatives resulting in a worldwide Zoom-Boom. Although I fully understand the usefulness of Zoom as an alternative, from day one I have been sceptical about the Zoom phenomenon, because it should always remain a second or third option if no meetings “in the flesh” are to take place.
It is to be hoped that in 2022 we are able to return to some kind of new normal, whereby Theosophists can meet each other in real time and on location. Yes, we can reach out to many through Zoom, but we all know that numbers are not that relevant when it is about studying or celebrating Theosophy. We will need to look into each other’s eyes again, without a boring Dell monitor in the way, experiencing each other’s energy. If we take our precautions, which is really not that difficult, and see to it that we are fully vaccinated (YES!), wear masks when needed and keep meeting rooms sufficiently ventilated, cleaning our hands regularly with alcohol-gel, it’s most certainly doable. It’s simple: that nasty virus is not going to go away, so we have to learn to live and deal with it, and that is quite possible!
I understand that the European School of Theosophy is planning to have its annual meeting on the premises of the International Theosophical Centre in Naarden, the Netherlands in October 2022, and with a bit of good luck there will be an International Convention in Adyar by the end of next year!
Below a write up plus photos about a wonderful congress that took place on location in Italy last September.
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Read more: 107th Italian Theosophical Society National Congress
Clairvoyant, a Dedicated Theosophist, and Founder of Therapeutic Touch
A presentation by EDWARD ABDILL for the European School of Theosophy on September 23, 2020.
The European School of Theosophy continues to present high-quality weekly events. Zoom into their Online schedule. For an overview click HERE
Ed Abdill
Watch it on YOUTUBE, click HERE
Follow the complete presentation “STEP BY STEP” in PDF, click HERE
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Read more: Good News about the European School of Theosophy – Edward Abdill, MEMORIES OF DORA
Theosophy in the workplace
[Note from the editor. The conversation between the TOS and Esteban Langlois took place some time before Covid19 struck last February and March. We have confirmation that all at Hospital Italiano, considering the circumstances, are doing well and that its staff, in a professional manner deals with the main challenges the pandemic is causing. The hospital is not overwhelmed and has sufficient capacity to take care of Covid19 patients, as well as those with other diseases. Furthermore, it is noteworthy that the hospital is a non-profit organization, it is a General clinic, the largest of its kind in Argentina, and one of the most modern and technologically advanced in Latin America.]
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An interview with Esteban Langlois – Argentina
Esteban Langlois MD
If someone were to ask each of us how we apply Theosophy in our job, we might perhaps respond that there is no direct, obvious application of its principles in our field. Yet somehow there is a level at which Theosophy has an influence on all we do, isn’t there?
Inside ATA’s Transformative Online Program
This June 2020, Adyar Theosophical Academy (ATA) made a seamless transition from in-person to online classes. Thanks to the hours and hours of preparation by the Teachers who have attended scores of workshops and continue to do so while seeking out and experimenting with resources to make the knowledge transfer enjoyable and enriching despite the absence of physical interaction. Also a special mention of the children of ATA who have taken to this new medium with their innate curiosity and capacity to adapt.
Unique photos of the inauguration of the Surendra Narayan Archives.
On Saturday 25th January the so-called ‘soft-opening’ of the Surendra Narayan Archives (formerly the Adyar Archives) took place. The ‘official’ grand-opening will happen during the 145th International Convention, in January 2021. Both Michiel Haas, who is the Creative Chief Officer of the renovations taking place in Adyar, and International President Tim Boyd and his hard-working team, ought to be congratulated with this significant and historical step forward. Actually, your editor would rather call it a LEAP forward. In any case it is truly a dream come true.
Officer in charge Jaishree Kannan and Tim Boyd
The opening began in the Library Hall with Tim Boyd giving a short talk and lighting a lamp, and Jaishree Kannan, who is the officer in charge of the Archives, accompanied by Jyotsna Narayan chanting. After this officers and invitees proceeded to the well-airconditioned premises of the new Archives for short but solemn ceremony and tea.
THIS EVENT WAS CANCELLED DUE TO COVID19
ADVANCE NOTICE
The 2020 venue, Newbattle Abbey
The European School of Theosophy (EuST) will be held at Newbattle Abbey in Edinburgh, Scotland from 12 to 17 October. Its theme is” The Mystery of Consciousness” and at the moment, the confirmed guest speakers include Edi Bilimoria and P. Krishna.
The full program will be presented in February 2020.
Read more: Good News from the European School of Theosophy – 2020
THIS EVENT WAS CANCELLED DUE TO COVID19
The 39th European Congress
Healing Oneself – Healing the World
The Federation of Theosophical Societies in Europe
The 39th European Congress – August 3–7, 2020
Venue: University of York
Central Hall, University of York
Special guest speaker: Tim Boyd International President of The Theosophical Society-Adyar
(photo: © George Wester)
Read more: Good News from The Federation of Theosophical Societies in Europe
Good News from the TOS – India
Seven Ways for Combating Depression - A program in the TOS Bubaneshwar, India is doing to combat depression.
Seven easy-to-follow steps by Prof. Fakir M. Sahoo, Ph.D., Xavier University, Bhubaneswar (member of TS and TOS)
Professor Sahoo receiving flowers after explaining and discussing the Seven Ways, on the left International Vice-President Dr. Deepa Padhi
TOS YOUTH – International Youth Conference 2019
Theme: “Meditation and Human Regeneration.”
Participants in front of Headquarters Building, Adyar
The 3-day International Youth Conference, from 27th Dec to 29th Dec, was successfully completed with a total of 35 participants from different parts of India and the world. The main topics covered in the session related to Human Re-generation and Meditation, which were divided into 4 sessions each day. The sessions included a mixture of both theory and practical aspects.
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