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Opening Session of 10th World Congress in Rome - Streamed on Internet

It was a great pleasure to watch the opening of the 10th World Congress in Rome even though my local time was 3.00am. It took a long time.

Starting with Prayers of All Religions, opening/ welcoming talk by the GS of Italy followed by reading of greeting messages received from individuals from around the world, then followed by personal greetings from General Secretaries or their representatives and finally we had the Opening talk by… Continue

Added by M K Ramadoss on July 10, 2010 at 9:44pm — No Comments

Theosophical World Congress Proceedings - Live Streaming on Internet

Here is an announcement of the live streaming of the Congress. Now all of us world-wide can watch the proceedings live on Internet. The organizers should be thanks for arranging the streaming.

MKR

"Dear Sister/ Dear Brother,

The opening of the 10th World Congress of the Theosophical Society focusing

on the subject "Universal Brotherhood without any distinctions: a road to

awareness" and taking place in Rome at the Summit Hotel Convention… Continue

Added by M K Ramadoss on July 6, 2010 at 12:58pm — No Comments

Unique Opportunity in the 10th TS World Congress - A view

Unique Opportunity in the 10th World Congress - A view

In ten days, the 10th World Congress is scheduled at Rome. Many leaders

from the West will be attending it. In the aftermath of the

International Election and the follow-up cleavage displayed by the

theosophical leaders, the future growth of TS in the West is going to

depend on the level of reconciliation that takes place among the

leaders.… Continue

Added by M K Ramadoss on June 30, 2010 at 2:37am — 2 Comments

San Francisco's Meat Free Monday

San Francisco City has passed a resolution suggesting Meat-Free Monday.
Read the full report at:

http://www.mysanantonio.com/livinggreensa/San_Franciscos_Meat-Free_Mondays_gets_a_shrug.html

Added by M K Ramadoss on June 1, 2010 at 9:04am — 2 Comments

Amazing things done at religious celebrations in India

During the religious celebrations in India, some amazing things are done by

devotees and here is something you may want to see.

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Added by M K Ramadoss on May 10, 2010 at 1:26am — No Comments

Google Earth and places of Interest to theosophists

Google Earth program allows one to have a satellite view of any location in the world and can zoom in to have a closer look. Important landmarks such as cities are also shown on the view. Users have uploaded photos of places of interest and they also can be zoomed in and seen.

Theosophists may be interested in looking at Tibet and neighboring countries such as China, Bhutan, Sikkim, Nepal and India. In the region, there are some stunning photos of monasteries perched… Continue

Added by M K Ramadoss on May 2, 2010 at 8:40am — 2 Comments

Iowa Swami Who Beguiled the Jazz Age

An interesting account of the first Swami Entrepreneur of Yoga in the USA. Looks like the same old technique is working well today making many Swamis rich. Read the full article on the book.

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Added by M K Ramadoss on April 19, 2010 at 11:55pm — No Comments

Olcott Memorial School in the News

An interesting news item in the Hindu Newspaper. The link is:

http://beta.thehindu.com/news/cities/Chennai/article402968.ece?homepage=true

Added by M K Ramadoss on April 19, 2010 at 12:50am — No Comments

Article about H S Olcott - New Religion Could End All Human Suffering

New Religion Could End All Human Suffering

(excerpted from Sun, 4/5/2010)

HENRY Steel Olcott was a Civil War colonel who played a key role in the investigation into the brutal assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.

One of America's greatest visionaries, he was also the first person of European descent to officially convert to Buddhism and the founder of the Theosophical Society, which was at the forefront of the Spiritualist movement in the U.S.

He…

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Added by M K Ramadoss on April 6, 2010 at 9:20am — 1 Comment

Article on Olcott in Sun Magazine

Here is a tip on an uncoming article on HSO in the Sun Magazine:

"In the weekly magazine, "Sun", available in grocery stores and places like Wal-Mart, the issue dated April 5th, 2010, carries a page on
Colonel Olcott."

Thanks to Jayananda for the info.

Added by M K Ramadoss on March 28, 2010 at 11:57pm — No Comments

Observation about Nature Spirits - New article by CWL

There is a new article on Internet, titled - 'My First Flight', in

which C. W. Leadbeater describes his first flight, which took place

between Brisbane and Toowoomba in Queensalnd, Australia, in 1928. He

makes some interesting observations on the nature-spirits of the air,

some of which he had not seen before!

Also, this is the first time I have seen anyone writing about

observing entities while on airplane flight. All theosophists know

that the entire… Continue

Added by M K Ramadoss on November 30, 2009 at 8:47am — 2 Comments

www.light-weaver.com - Theosophical and Spiritual Website

I was very fortunate to find the light-weaver website created by Duane Carpenter, a theosophist. The stunning website speaks for itself what is possible in the hands of a talented artist. It also it contains links to a lot of information. You visit and enjoy the site

Added by M K Ramadoss on November 16, 2009 at 10:25am — 1 Comment

Ordering Joseph Ross’ books on Krotona and other titles

Many readers have inquired where Joseph Ross’ books on Krotona and other
titles can be purchased. I am given to understand that soon, one would be
able to purchased them on-line.

In the interim, anyone interested in purchasing them can contact the author
directly at:

JEUGENER_AT_PACBELL.NET - Replace [AT] by the symbol in the email address.

MKR

Added by M K Ramadoss on November 6, 2009 at 8:10pm — 6 Comments

Joseph Ross' books on Krotona

Joseph Ross’ books on Krotona

Sometimes, reading historical material gives a better perspective of TS.

Some take a simplistic view of TS as another world-wide worldly organization

like the various business and political organizations were are all familiar

with. Considering the unusual origin of TS and how and why it was launched

and the intense on-hands Adeptic guidance of TS in the early days, it makes

one think and possibly meditate.

Much of the… Continue

Added by M K Ramadoss on November 4, 2009 at 10:56pm — No Comments

Lives of Alcyone - now available at scribed.com for download

The book - Lives of Alcyone by CWL and AB is fascinating to read even if you consider it all fiction. It was not republished by TPH since 1924. The original publication used very poor quality paper which later became brittle and most threw them away. Courtesy of Internet and digital scanning, it is now available for download at scribed.com. It is in three files and here is the link for the first.

a… Continue

Added by M K Ramadoss on November 1, 2009 at 12:12am — 5 Comments

Give up meat to save the planet

Climate chief Lord Stern: give up meat to save the planet

Here is an interesting article. It looks like, meat eating may go out of fashion like smoking. It may take time. But eco concerned men and women may be at the forefront of the vegetarian movement.

Lord Stern, former chief economist of World Bank says:

People will need to consider turning vegetarian if the world is to conquer climate change, according to a leading authority on global warming.

He… Continue

Added by M K Ramadoss on October 26, 2009 at 8:59pm — 5 Comments

Joe gets recognized for his contribution and innovation

Congrats Joe. You are in a tough environment and the recognition speaks for itself. Keep up the good work. The tax season ends only on 10/15.

Added by M K Ramadoss on October 1, 2009 at 9:17am — No Comments

New and Serious Problem Adyar is confronting

Dear Friends,

I just learnt about a new and serious problem Adyar is confronting. Here are the full details.

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The Tamil Nadu State Government is planning to build a 47 km elevated express way which will include parts of the Chennai coastline. The first studies show that around 14 fishing communities (kuppams) and over 560 families will be affected by the project. The proposed route includes the Adyar beach near the Theosophical Society's compound. The entire… Continue

Added by M K Ramadoss on September 27, 2009 at 12:44pm — 2 Comments

Krishnamurti's comments on Adyar

Krishnamurti’s Comments on Adyar

On Jan 7, 1924, Jiddu Krishnamurti wrote to the members of TS:

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It is essential for the individual member and for the Society that Adyar, as

a great spiritual center, should be maintained worthy and dignified. The

importance of this is so obvious that few can doubt it. Adyar is and always

has been, a spiritual oasis to which the weary traveller looks for comfort

and repose. Though it may not be the previlege of… Continue

Added by M K Ramadoss on September 22, 2009 at 7:55pm — No Comments

Krotona in the Ojai Valley - Vol IV - 1923-26 by Joseph E Ross - Brief Comments

Brief First Look - Krotona in the Ojai Valley - Vol IV - 1923-26 by Joseph E Ross - 2009. Self published.

ISBN: 978-0-925943-14-9

I just had a chance to browse through the book about the events and developments that took place around Krotona and leaders of Theosophical Society during 1923-1926. It has 464 pages of tightly packed very detailed material of great historical value and a must read for anyone interested in the history of Theosophical Society.

Even a cursory… Continue

Added by M K Ramadoss on September 21, 2009 at 9:25pm — No Comments