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10th Anniversary of theos-talk yahoo maillist

Theos-talk maillist at yahoo groups was founded on September 15, 2000 by Eldon Tucker and today it celebrates its 10th anniversary of founding. Ten years is a long time in Internet age and theos-talk has played a very important role in theosophical movement during this time because it is independent of all organizations. You can visit theos-talk at:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/theos-talk/

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Added by M K Ramadoss on September 15, 2010 at 11:50am — No Comments

Some issues on discovery of SD owned by Einstein

There are some issues regarding the discovery of SD owned by Einstein. I posted a msg on theos-talk, in order not to clutter the blog here. Here is the link to the msg:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/theos-talk/message/54885

Added by M K Ramadoss on September 15, 2010 at 12:36am — 2 Comments

William Laudahn, Einstein, Theosophy, Secret Doctrine, Jack Brown

Another player in the story of Einstein and his copy of SD, is Laudahn who brought the Jack Brown’s article in Ojai Valley News to the attention of John Algeo. It is not clear if Laudahn is still alive and if he is, may be he can help identify Jack Brown. Her is an excerpt from an article I found in the cyberspace.

“Mr. Laudahn …. . Retired since 1976 and currently a resident of the Theosophical…

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Added by M K Ramadoss on September 14, 2010 at 12:17am — No Comments

New info on SD owned by Einstein

In the current search for the copy of Secret Doctrine that Einstein had, here is a new lead. According to Katinka’s website, it is stated that:

‘The late Dallas Tenbroeck said that this copy was actually seen by him.’

Unfortunately Dallas died a couple of years ago so we do not know how to check this out.

Considering the fact that the collection of transcripts of HPB’s discussions was discovered after a century, it is quite possible that the book is somewhere… Continue

Added by M K Ramadoss on September 13, 2010 at 2:43pm — No Comments

Einstein, SD, Jack Brown's Article in Ojai Valley News

It should not be that difficult to find out more about Jack Brown. I am sure long time residents of Krotona/Ojai would be able to throw some light on this guy. In addition, there is a distinct possibility he may been a member of TS and looking at the membership rolls at Wheaton might yield some results.

Anyone who is reading this has any contact at Ojai, it would be nice to check it out.

Are there any psychics around? May be they can also help not only to track Jack but also… Continue

Added by M K Ramadoss on September 13, 2010 at 1:15am — No Comments

Ojai Valley News article - Einstein, Secret Doctrine

We should thank the Ojai library for their quick response in providing a copy of the article from their microfilm archives.

I am glad that there is no copyright purist librarian at the library; if so there would have been interminable discussion about the copyright issues, even though here we are all after very important news and information and not any commercial enterprise.

It is not uncommon for theosophical 'scholars' with all their wisdom getting fixated on… Continue

Added by M K Ramadoss on September 12, 2010 at 9:37am — No Comments

Michael Gomes on Secret Doctrine in a radio interview

Michael Gomes Speaks about H P Blavatsky and the Secret Doctrine in a radio interview. There are three parts posted by TS Lodge in Cardiff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZWtN6AkDXo&feature=related…

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Added by M K Ramadoss on August 25, 2010 at 10:02am — No Comments

More pictures from 2010 World Theosophical Congress at Rome

Here are some more pictures from 2010 World Congress at Rome:

http://picasaweb.google.com/102457220926978186910/10thWorldCongress2010?authkey=Gv1sRgCIH65vaIr-T4uQE#

Enjoy them.

Added by M K Ramadoss on August 19, 2010 at 8:59am — No Comments

Theosophical Network now has 500 members

This site now has 500 members and it is a milestone. It is one of the few sites which public can access without joining it.

There is a tendency in traditional theosophical circles, to keep discussions private. Since the major search engines index the contents of sites they can access, I am confident that the membership here will steadily grow as more users in Internet become aware of this site. Congrats to the organizers of the site.

Added by M K Ramadoss on August 16, 2010 at 8:55am — No Comments

Automated encyclopedia at www.cpedia.com

Wikipedia is a source we normally access to find detailed information

about any entity. Now there is an automated encyclopedia at www.cpedia.com. Since it is an automated one, compiling information in Cyberspace, it is likely to be more comprehensive and uptodate. I ran into a compilation about Theosophical Society. Here is the link.…

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Added by M K Ramadoss on August 8, 2010 at 11:24am — No Comments

More photos and information on World Theosophical Congress in Rome

Theosophical Order of Service has come up with a very professional on-line newsletter which has a lot of pictures and other information on World Congress. TOS should be congratulated for a nice job done. Here is the link.

http://international.theoservice.org/e-news/11/en11-01.html

Enjoy the pictures and information.

Added by M K Ramadoss on August 5, 2010 at 10:33pm — No Comments

Comments about World Congress from Elina

Elina Juusola-Halonen http://elinajuusolahalonen.blogspot.com/, a Finnish

member of TS living in Australia has published a blog on the recent TS

World Congress. Here is the link. We should be thankful to Sampsa Kuukasjärvi

from Finnland for providing the information.…

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Added by M K Ramadoss on August 2, 2010 at 9:18am — No Comments

More pictures from TS World Congress at Rome

Marja Artamaa, the General Secretary of the Finnish Section has posted more photos from the Congress. They can be viewed at the Finnish Ning site. While the site is in Finnish, you can see the photos and enjoy them. Here is the link.

http://teosofit.ning.com/photo

Added by M K Ramadoss on August 1, 2010 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

Some Comments on - Reflections on an Ageless Wisdom: A Commentary on The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett.

This book by Joy Mills, who is well known in theosophical circles, is very welcome.

I have not read the book. It is not a cheap paperback . List price is US$39.95 and is out of reach of many interested theosophists (most of whom are not rich), especially in the third world countries.

While Quest books - an arm of Theosophical Society in the United States - has published it, one wonders why no one thought of making it also available in electronic form such as a… Continue

Added by M K Ramadoss on July 18, 2010 at 9:05am — No Comments

Theosophical World Congress 2010 - Some thoughts

Based on the feedback received so far, the World Congress seems to be a great success.

Attendance: The congress was well attended by members from various sections and it is a good sign that many have taken the trouble to spend the money and travel to Rome. I was heartened to hear a large contingent of members traveled from Brazil and it only shows that the Brazil Section took the trouble to organize the trip in an efficient manner.… Continue

Added by M K Ramadoss on July 16, 2010 at 12:30am — No Comments

NZ Elections - Interesting Developments

Finally, Internet is coming into play in the National President election in New Zealand. In the past, you get voting papers along with a brief ‘official’ summary about the candidates and members have to decide based on scant information. Members get no advance notice about the candidates, their expertise, experience, future goals. This helps the inner circle of current and former elected officials keep their influence on whom they want to be elected.… Continue

Added by M K Ramadoss on July 14, 2010 at 8:44pm — No Comments

Every member of Brazil Delegation paid their own way - Correcting Katinka's Blog on the subject

Katinka’s blog about who paid Brazilian delegates/attendees expenses to the World Congress is untrue.

Here is the information verified with the Brazil delegates/attendees.

1. Brazilian Section did not pay expenses to any Brazilian delegates at all, not even for Marcos Resende, the National President.… Continue

Added by M K Ramadoss on July 14, 2010 at 10:24am — 1 Comment

Kim Dieu's Lecture in the World Congress - Some comments

Thanks for Katinka’s detailed report on Dieu’s lecture at the World Congress now in progress in Rome.

Dieu may be highly regarded in European circles, but world-wide, a thick cloud is hanging over her for two of her actions in the past which do not show wise judgment.

Firstly, she is one of the Quartet behind the ill-fated ultra secret plan to the General Council to disenfranchise all members in the election of International President and GC members seize the… Continue

Added by M K Ramadoss on July 12, 2010 at 3:32pm — 2 Comments

TS World Congress - Brazil Sending its members

In the blog posted by Katinka, there was a mention about the travel expenses for many attendees from Brazil being paid by the Section or one of the wealthy members. It is very good that Brazil is doing it. I wish more sections would do the same so that poor members can participate in World Congress. And many sections can afford to do it.

For example, American Section has perhaps most money in their treasury and soon the British Section would be very wealthy once they… Continue

Added by M K Ramadoss on July 12, 2010 at 10:20am — No Comments

TS World Congress and Internet

Internet live streaming of the proceedings of the World Congress is a very welcome first step for TS trying to use Internet to reach the members and others interested in TS and theosophy. Let us hope the summary of the lectures are also posted on Internet soon without waiting for them to be published in print media which is going to take time.

Added by M K Ramadoss on July 12, 2010 at 8:42am — No Comments