The Banyan Tree Opening - The Theosophical Movement’s Interconnected Roots and Shoots

10 November 2025

Program for Saturday November 15

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Engaging universal trusteeship for future generations

The Banyan Tree Opening - The Theosophical Movement’s Interconnected Roots and Shoots

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The Banyan Tree

“The Banyan tree, with its sprawling branches and intricate network of aerial roots, holds a revered spot in the heart of various cultures across the world. Known for its majestic presence and longevity, the Banyan tree is often seen as a symbol of life, growth, and rebirth. Different cultures have interwoven their stories and beliefs around this remarkable tree, connecting it to the cycles of life and the concept of regeneration.”

– Mythology Worldwide

Go to the store by following this link: https://thebanyantreebookstore.com

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Opening - SATURDAY Nov. 15, 2025 Noon to 6 PM PST

Address – 3772 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, Ca. 92105

Zoom access from 1 – 6 PM (for FREE zoom link access email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )

Bookstore, Resource Library and Perennial Wisdom Resource Center.

Banyan Tree Principles - The first three are fashioned out of the Three Objects of the Theosophical Movement; the next three are akin to some of the stated Aims of the Institute of World Culture in Santa Barbara in their Declaration of Interdependence and are also very much in line with the aims and goals of the Lomaland Community’s (1897-1942) School of Antiquity. The seventh and last reflects what all of us on the Vancouver Roots and Shoots Panel have shared in the way of thinking of our enterprise as an offering of trusteeship for future generations.

to create and foster a community of seekers who aspire to serve as a nucleus of universal acceptance, solidarity and reverence in the service of Humanity and of Great Nature, now and into the future
to facilitate the study of ancient and modern philosophy, religion and science and their respective "growing tips" in the service of All Peoples and the Good Earth
to explore the developing spiritual intuitions and soul-powers latent within all human beings and in their correlations to the wonders of Nature, visible and invisible
to provide an attractive, welcoming environment for people to browse, read, study and conduct research into the voluminous literary contributions of theosophical roots, shoots, limbs and branches
to offer a community forum for uplifting lectures, workshops, study-classes, book-signings, poetry readings and storytelling as well as musical and artistic performances
to support young people of all genders, persuasions, cultures, ethnicities and races in their continuous growth in non-violence of mind, generosity of heart and harmony of soul
to attract and encourage forward-looking trustees of the library and bookstore's precious and priceless resources who will joyously curate, preserve and pass them on to the Aquarian beneficiaries of the future

Noon - 1 PM Lunch

12:30 - 1:15: Live Music

1:30 - 2 - The Banyan Tree - Bookstore, Library, Research and Perennial Wisdom Resource Study Center - intro and overview with Jonathan Colbert

2- 2:30 - Global Mythology and Symbolism - Theosophic Vision in Katherine Tingley's Lomaland Community – Ken Small

2:30 - 3:40 - Panel discussion – The Banyan Vision of the Theosophical Movement - Many Shoots / One Vision (Jonathan Colbert, April Hejka-Ekins, Ken Small and linking with Tim Boyd and Eugene Jennings via zoom)

3:40 - 4:00 – Live Music

4 – 4:30 – Social Time

4:30 - 5:45 Aquarian Series talks on Kalki Maitreya (Patrick Horn, an internationally known Vedanta teacher, and Joe Miller in person).

6:00 - Close of the day, with thanks and reflections on the Banyan Tree – Jonathon Colbert