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In a presentation of the 134th Summer National Convention of the Theosophical Society in America and the Society's first totally online convention, the international president of the Theosophical Society at Adyar, explores how we, as Theosophists, can more effectively navigate these difficult times and still be of service to humanity.
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The journey of self-transformation is challenging under the best of circumstances. In the absence of credible guidance, the attempt can be frustrating, unproductive, even dangerous. The Ageless Wisdom is an ancient body of spiritual teachings that underlie all scientific, social, religious, and cultural achievements. Illuminated by our own awareness and personal experience, these teachings provide a detailed map toward the ultimate destination of...
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As human beings, we find ourselves living in a universe that seems vast beyond our comprehension. We may think that it is challenging enough merely to understand ourselves, let alone our relationship with the greater, universal life. However, the Ageless Wisdom tradition suggests that not only do we have within us the "mind to embrace the universe," but that in a fundamental way we are not separate from it. An awareness of our shared "history" can...
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"Many people have the sense that spiritual life and daily life are fundamentally separate. This way of seeing the world is an inheritance from both religious and secular thought. The Ageless Wisdom tradition describes the human being as both spirit and matter linked by mind. Its teachings provide a means to live in a way that harmonizes these very different dimensions of our being."--Publisher
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In Theosophical circles, we often tend to look to our past for guidance and inspiration. However, the essence of Theosophy is its relevance to life as it is being lived in the present. While we can learn from the past, it is the quality of our present actions that help shape the world we live in. To live a spiritual life is to make a positive and uplifting contribution to the well-being of humanity regardless of our particular role or position in...
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In geometric figures, gravitational patterns, conscious life forms, and human social and political structures, the center and centering are of vital importance. Unfoldment of deeper potentials of consciousness depends on our ability to be aware of, then function through progressively more refined "centers" within us. The Ageless Wisdom tradition gives guidance in this process.
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The internal experience of fear is common to all people. Like all emotional states fear is energetic in nature, and in the absence of deeper examination, it can be crippling. The Ageless Wisdom teachings give sound advice on dealing with this universal experience. Although it is the rare person who can say that he or she is completely without fear, it is possible for us to learn how to recognize the energies as they arise and then redirect them.
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For the past few hundred years a cycle of human activity has been building. The dominance of a new way of seeing and experiencing the world has been the driving force leading to this time. In the words of Mircea Eliade, "The completely profane world, the wholly desacralized cosmos, is a recent discovery in the history of human spirit." This approach to living in the world has produced a cascading series of problems including degradation of the environment,...
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Awareness gives us the ability to navigate through the world with a sense of ease. Those who have made some progress along this path manifest a certain quality that we easily recognize. This awareness is not a genetic inheritance or a gift from on high, but something that needs to be consciously cultivated. Most traditions regard meditation as the paramount tool for cultivating awareness and the understanding that arises from exploring our inner worlds....
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Manly Hall, when asked about the source of his profound insight, commented that "often it is easier to know, than to know how you know." Remarkable examples exist of people who seem to be in touch with a superior knowledge. Is it possible that we have access to that same potential?
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White Lotus Day commemoration volume 2003
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White Lotus Day commemorates the life, work, and influence of Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, principal founder of the Theosophical Society. She was fond of saying: "Honor every truth by use." But truth can be a slippery thing. All of the world's religious, scientific, and philosophical systems offer a variety of often conflicting "truths." We seem to have forgotten those central truths that give meaning, purpose, and power to our lives. What are these...
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Our normal experience is that change is constant, but making personal change can be difficult. The inner qualities we most need -- peacefulness, clarity, and wisdom -- seem to be in opposition with the world around us. The Ageless Wisdom tradition gives insight into the process of inner change and our potential to affect the world around us.
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In some spiritual traditions happiness is described as something that every living being desires. Much of what we do, our day-to-day activities, is directed toward achieving it, if only momentarily. The ageless wisdom brings perspective to the search and the need for happiness, viewing it as an indication of something more profound.
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Living theosophy. Theosophical classics volume At the feet of the master
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Tim Boyd explores one of the primary themes from Jiddu Krishnamurti's At the Feet of the Master: desirelessness.
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There is a singular experience that is mentioned in various ways in most mystical and spiritual traditions. Attempts to describe it use words such as "ineffable, " "emptiness, " and "silence." Defining characteristics of this state are that it is immediate, profound, and life-changing. It is the all-pervading background for both everyday moments of life and the deepest spiritual experience. It is not found by seeking; cannot be bought or sold; nor...
17) Tales that heal
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Throughout history the world's spiritual traditions have used stories to attune awareness to deeper levels of being. The speaker introduces tales that awaken the intuition and reveal inner levels of consciousness.
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Zen master Shunryo Susuki made the statement that "In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's there are few." Modern times have been characterized by an ever-increasing specialization of knowledge to a point where even within fields of medicine, physics, philosophy, religion, and the arts, meaningful contact is difficult. The ageless wisdom tradition asserts the possibility of a unity among the various approaches to an...
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Spirituality is both an art and a science. As such, if the spiritual practice is going to produce a real change in our consciousness, it is necessary to have a clear understanding of the nature and methods of the path we have decided to tread. In this talk, the speaker explores the aims of the spiritual life, the practices needed to develop a holistic approach, and the pitfalls the aspirant has to avoid.
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It has been said that love is the most enduring of all human expressions, having inspired some of the world's greatest poetry, music, and art. As the light of the sun passing through a prism differentiates into a full spectrum of colors, so does love have a variety of expressions. In this reflective talk, Tim Boyd considers the essential characteristics of love and the importance it plays in any spiritual practice.
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