Theosophy - Theosophy.Net2024-03-28T20:15:08Zhttps://theosophy.net/forum/categories/theosophy-1/listForCategory?categoryId=3055387%3ACategory%3A36&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSymbols - Esoteric Instructions - in Volume XII by HPBtag:theosophy.net,2022-08-03:3055387:Topic:1916472022-08-03T01:54:57.675ZNancyhttps://theosophy.net/profile/Nancy
<p>Hi! Can someone know the meaning of this symbol ?</p>
<p>Long time ago, someone told me its it's one of the Sephirots of Kaballah, It is a set<br></br> of esoteric teachings meant to explain the<br></br> relationship between an eternal and<br></br> mysterious Creator and the mortal and finite<br></br> universe.<br></br> <br></br> But I cant find nowhere this explication.</p>
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<p>Hi! Can someone know the meaning of this symbol ?</p>
<p>Long time ago, someone told me its it's one of the Sephirots of Kaballah, It is a set<br/> of esoteric teachings meant to explain the<br/> relationship between an eternal and<br/> mysterious Creator and the mortal and finite<br/> universe.<br/> <br/> But I cant find nowhere this explication.</p>
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<p align="left"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY A RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION?</font></font></span></p>
<p align="left">Theosophical Society at Adyar is leasing land to a private Trust for $66million to build a school.</p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">In the lease contract between TS and Nadar Trust there is an interesting & shocking statement which bears the signature…</span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY A RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION?</font></font></span></p>
<p align="left">Theosophical Society at Adyar is leasing land to a private Trust for $66million to build a school.</p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">In the lease contract between TS and Nadar Trust there is an interesting & shocking statement which bears the signature of</span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">Mr. Tim Boyd, International President</font></font></span></p>
<p align="left"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2"><b>"The land which is the subject matter of the lease deed and of the proposed tenancy belongs to the Theosophical Society, which is a religious institution, which is used as of right by members of the said denomination, for public worship."</b></font></font></span></p>
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<p align="left"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">When did Theosophical Society become a religious institution and the members using Adyar land as a place of public worship?</font></font></span></p>
<p align="left">HP Blavatsky clarified that Theosophy is NOT a Religion.</p>
<p align="left">Look at Key to Theosophy</p>
<p align="left">What is going on in Adyar Theosophical Society</p>
<p align="left">Many students of theosophy are confused and shocked</p>
<p align="left">We are yet to hear an official response</p>
<p align="left"></p> Subatomic Worldstag:theosophy.net,2022-03-25:3055387:Topic:1908992022-03-25T14:13:09.342ZJohn Koltranehttps://theosophy.net/profile/JohnKoltrane
<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">I found an excerpt from Zhuan Falun that talks about the countless subatomic worlds within ones self. A fascinating read:</p>
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<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">"Daoists have always regarded the human body as a microcosm, and hold that this inner universe is as large as the outer one and faithfully reflects it. The idea might seem a bit of a stretch and hard to fathom; there…</strong></p>
<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">I found an excerpt from Zhuan Falun that talks about the countless subatomic worlds within ones self. A fascinating read:</p>
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<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">"Daoists have always regarded the human body as a microcosm, and hold that this inner universe is as large as the outer one and faithfully reflects it. The idea might seem a bit of a stretch and hard to fathom; there doesn’t seem to be grounds for likening the human body to the universe, given the latter’s size. But there is a logic to it that can be explained. Contemporary physics is engaged in research on the composition of matter, and it has progressed from molecules to atoms, electrons, protons, and quarks, reaching all the way to neutrinos.</strong></p>
<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">At these levels microscopy doesn’t have the power to see what exists or know what sizes of particles lie yet further below; researchers don’t know what exists at even more micro of planes. Physics today is still nowhere near reaching the tiniest particles of the universe. Nevertheless, the invisible, miniature realms of those particles might be perceptible to someone who has gone beyond normal physical form, for he would see, with magnified vision, subatomic worlds that are still greater, in keeping with his level of spiritual attainment.</strong></p>
<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">The Buddha described the vastness of the universe after having witnessed it at his level of attainment. His teaching implied that there are other beings in the Milky Way galaxy with physical bodies similar to ours, and that even in just a single grain of sand a great many worlds can be found. This is consistent with modern physics, as the orbiting of electrons around a nucleus is really no different from that of the Earth around the Sun. And so the Buddha taught that in smaller, invisible realms a great many worlds can be seen even in just a grain of sand; meaning, a grain of sand is similar to a universe where lives and a multitude of things exist.</strong></p>
<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Then assuming that’s valid, within the worlds inside a single grain of sand, there would again be sand, presumably. And within that sand we would expect to find yet more worlds. And then in those worlds inside the sand we would expect to again find still more sand. It could go on endlessly. And so even the Buddha, with his level of spiritual awakening, concluded that the universe was both “infinitely large and infinitely small.” This suggests that it is so large he couldn’t see its perimeter, and so small that he couldn’t determine what the tiniest elemental substance is at the origin of matter.</strong></p>
<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">There are masters who have said that a city can be seen in a single pore of the skin, complete with moving cars and trains. While that might sound far-fetched at first, it proves reasonable if it’s considered in a scientific spirit and with a genuine intent to understand. While I was talking about the opening of the inner eye, I mentioned that many who have experienced it have had visions where they are moving along a seemingly endless tunnel in their forehead region. And each day as they exercise or meditate they see themselves moving forward, with mountains and rivers to the sides; and they pass through cities and see a number of people.</strong></p>
<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">They are apt to think it’s a figment of their imaginations. I can dispel any doubts and tell you that those things were not imagined; what they saw was very clear. Things like those shouldn’t be written off as imaginary, if the world within the body is as vast as masters have seen with their inner eyes. Remember that Daoist thought has long maintained that the human body is a universe unto itself. It’s only to be expected, then, that the distance from your forehead to the pineal gland, [where the inner eye is located,] is going to be enormous in that inner universe—making it feel like a really long way."</strong></p>
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<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">That excerpt was from Zhuan Falun (Turning The Law Wheel).</p>
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<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">The full book can be downloaded here:</p>
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<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><a href="https://en.falundafa.org/eng/pdf/Zhuan-Falun-2018.pdf" class="_3t5uN8xUmg0TOwRCOGQEcU" rel="noopener nofollow ugc" target="_blank">https://en.falundafa.org/eng/pdf/Zhuan-Falun-2018.pdf</a></p> Virtual Centre for Theosophical Studies Server Invitationtag:theosophy.net,2021-01-17:3055387:Topic:1847362021-01-17T00:43:34.733ZSeth Edwardshttps://theosophy.net/profile/SethEdwards
<p>Greetings all! If interested, you’re invited to join the Virtual Centre for Theosophical Studies (VCTS) Server via this link:</p>
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<p><a href="https://discord.gg/YsPp7DC">https://discord.gg/YsPp7DC</a></p>
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<p>This server exists as a space for Theosophically minded folks to spend time together with both text and voice chat rooms. Regarding the VCTS itself:</p>
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<p>“The Virtual Centre for Theosophical Studies is a self-functioning centre of the Theosophical Society…</p>
<p>Greetings all! If interested, you’re invited to join the Virtual Centre for Theosophical Studies (VCTS) Server via this link:</p>
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<p><a href="https://discord.gg/YsPp7DC">https://discord.gg/YsPp7DC</a></p>
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<p>This server exists as a space for Theosophically minded folks to spend time together with both text and voice chat rooms. Regarding the VCTS itself:</p>
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<p>“The Virtual Centre for Theosophical Studies is a self-functioning centre of the Theosophical Society established in May 2020 for the study of esoteric principles and ideas. In this capacity, the VCTS aims to utilise the digital environment to make known the teachings of Theosophy to inquirers around the world.”</p>
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<p>More info about the VCTS can be found here:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.theosophy.online/">http://www.theosophy.online/</a></p>
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<p>Best wishes everyone!</p>
<p>-Seth</p> World Teachers, Gnostic Successiontag:theosophy.net,2021-01-05:3055387:Topic:1847192021-01-05T17:47:22.259ZShin 'Ar Nwyfrehttps://theosophy.net/profile/y
I would like to hear some thinking regarding Ancient Wisdom originating from a pre-deluvian source and having been passed down through a process managed by Higher Consciousness which maintains the purity/veracity of that wisdom.<br />
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As we research philosophies throughout history I think it is possible to retrace specific instances of successive influence patterns which reveal a connective process aligning one particular "Process of Being" attaching it today with its origins.<br />
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Many researchers will…
I would like to hear some thinking regarding Ancient Wisdom originating from a pre-deluvian source and having been passed down through a process managed by Higher Consciousness which maintains the purity/veracity of that wisdom.<br />
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As we research philosophies throughout history I think it is possible to retrace specific instances of successive influence patterns which reveal a connective process aligning one particular "Process of Being" attaching it today with its origins.<br />
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Many researchers will tell us that much of the ancient truth has been infested over time, which would be a logical assumption. But, from recent archaeological findings it is becoming more evident that many ancient myths seem to be sharing eerily similar events and characters in spite of vast distance between them. So, invariably corrupted by individual cultural bias, scholars are beginning to fall into line with the thinking that there is portions of truth hidden within many myths.<br />
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That being said, I would propose that there is also a succession of knowledge which has been passed down through the ages uncorrupted, remaining in its purest form of expression, and presented in ways that are only realized by minds which find the way to connect with it. An ancient wisdom which is usually not accepted by the mainstream of various eras, and often made available to only a few elite seekers, many of which are not socially available characters, or are even considered ignorant fanatics by society. Which would be expected given that truth is often held in disregard by fallacy.<br />
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What are your thoughts and is there any research into such gnostic transmission that can be recommended? Church of Lighttag:theosophy.net,2019-08-03:3055387:Topic:1631632019-08-03T19:46:55.979ZJohnhttps://theosophy.net/profile/JohnEMead
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<h2 class="entry-title"> Some people may find this interesting</h2>
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<h1 class="entry-title"> International Interest in Letters to the Sage</h1>
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<p><a href="http://adepts.light.org/" title=" History of the Adepts, Spiritual Ancestors of The Church of Light" rel="home">History of the Adepts, Spiritual Ancestors of The Church of Light</a></p>
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<h2 class="entry-title"> Some people may find this interesting</h2>
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<h1 class="entry-title"> International Interest in Letters to the Sage</h1>
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<p><a href="http://adepts.light.org/" title=" History of the Adepts, Spiritual Ancestors of The Church of Light" rel="home">History of the Adepts, Spiritual Ancestors of The Church of Light</a></p>
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<p></p> ADYAR DAY --- February 17thtag:theosophy.net,2019-02-17:3055387:Topic:1612172019-02-17T18:00:49.598ZJohnhttps://theosophy.net/profile/JohnEMead
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<p>From Theosophy News:</p>
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<p>ADYAR DAY --- February 17th ---<br></br>If you mention Adyar Day to most of today’s elected leaders – top down – they will not know what you are talking about. Who care<span class="text_exposed_show">s about the Founders – Inner and outer – because most of the leaders are ignorant of the history of TS. We all witnessed how during last Convention they forgot to recognize even the Inner Founders.<br></br>A few leaders and members can tell you about the…</span></p>
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<p>From Theosophy News:</p>
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<p>ADYAR DAY --- February 17th ---<br/>If you mention Adyar Day to most of today’s elected leaders – top down – they will not know what you are talking about. Who care<span class="text_exposed_show">s about the Founders – Inner and outer – because most of the leaders are ignorant of the history of TS. We all witnessed how during last Convention they forgot to recognize even the Inner Founders.<br/>A few leaders and members can tell you about the significance of Adyar Day; it is to commemorate the passing of Col Olcott – Founding and Life President of Theosophical Society and passing of Jiddu Krishnamurti – most well known exponent of wisdom. It is also the day, collections are made around the world to support Adyar which is the Mecca for theosophists. Today, due to lack of transparency, one cannot be sure if all the collections reach Adyar or get parked around the world, to be spent at the whim of International President.<br/>On this day, at Adyar a formal function is held to commemorate Olcott and many others who sacrificed for spreading of theosophy around the world. Typically, International President presides over the function and delivers a lecture recalling the sacrifices made by Olcott and many others. Some lodges, especially in India, hold a function to recall the sacrifices of Olcott and others.</span></p>
<div class="text_exposed_show"><p>We are now at the lowest point in Kali Age. You will not find International President at the Adyar function since we do not know his whereabouts is perhaps on vacation somewhere in the USA. Few lower level officials are responsible to hold the Adyar day commemoration at Adyar on 17th. Let us send our good thoughts for Godspeed for their efforts.</p>
<p>What can you and me do? Sending money for use at Adyar is not a good idea today. The money may end up supporting lavish life style or even may not reach Adyar since it may get parked outside the control of Adyar.</p>
<p>Instead of risking your donation, you can feed some poor men and women in your city and most cities all over the world have homeless people who need help. According to one of the high Initiates --- Swami Ramalingam Pillai who foretold the arrival of HPB and Olcott in India years before even HPB was told of the plan by her Master – feeding the hungry is one of the best endeavors one can engage in and perhaps he knew of the great Karmic benefit the donor can receive.</p>
<p>Let us take a minute on February 17th to remember Olcott, Krishnaji and others who tried to bring us divine wisdom.</p>
<p>Peace</p>
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<p>New Theosophy World released:</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.soehne-des-feuers.de/node/368" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4th quarter, 2018</a></p>
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<p>New Theosophy World released:</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.soehne-des-feuers.de/node/368" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4th quarter, 2018</a></p> What is reality?tag:theosophy.net,2018-09-19:3055387:Topic:1597102018-09-19T05:01:01.739ZUnseeking Seekerhttps://theosophy.net/profile/BikramMehta
What is reality?<br />
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Magnifying rippleless intuitive thought, still in its movement within the divine current, unresistant, yet aware & receptive, the revealed reality being thus self evident is boundless because the self imposed boundaries of our ego are dissolved.<br />
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Integral to and inseparable from the Universe, the projection of our wholeness onto the physical plane, takes on the vehicle of the human body, which has two aspects; one connected to the Universe and the other to be used as an…
What is reality?<br />
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Magnifying rippleless intuitive thought, still in its movement within the divine current, unresistant, yet aware & receptive, the revealed reality being thus self evident is boundless because the self imposed boundaries of our ego are dissolved.<br />
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Integral to and inseparable from the Universe, the projection of our wholeness onto the physical plane, takes on the vehicle of the human body, which has two aspects; one connected to the Universe and the other to be used as an interface to interact with physical matter. The shock of immersion into chaotic duality after having been ensconced in staid singularity disorients our rippleless pristinity. Needing to engage at the physical level, we prioritise the lower and temporary vehicle aspect, the ego.<br />
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If we but balance the two aspects of our nature, the Universe aspect and the ego aspect, our interaction with matter on the physical plane is akin to an explorer visiting another planet. We know always that we are a visitor.<br />
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Living in balance, our visit to this planet is likely to be short. However, if we live in delusion that we are the ego, our stay here may be long.<br />
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This is reality. Revealed, as always, with divine assistance. Universe-connectednesstag:theosophy.net,2018-09-16:3055387:Topic:1594992018-09-16T09:35:33.345ZUnseeking Seekerhttps://theosophy.net/profile/BikramMehta
<p><span>Thought of the day on: Inept delineation of Universe-connectedness<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
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<p><span>To connect with the Universe, we, as a mere drop of water merging into a vast ocean and yet through a magical electro-magnetic expansive enableability granted by the divine love attribute of the ocean or Universe itself, we, meaning our consciousness, remain distinct though dissolved, embracing, imbibing & assimilating the entirety of the…</span></p>
<p><span>Thought of the day on: Inept delineation of Universe-connectedness<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
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<p><span>To connect with the Universe, we, as a mere drop of water merging into a vast ocean and yet through a magical electro-magnetic expansive enableability granted by the divine love attribute of the ocean or Universe itself, we, meaning our consciousness, remain distinct though dissolved, embracing, imbibing & assimilating the entirety of the Universe, even though the essence of our individual self is less than epsilon. Such an expansiveness or state of Universe connectedness requires that our dissolved state being as it is, just is, both within & without our individual consciousness, which though in its reality of being also is and yet in truth, is not.</span></p>