A Zoom presentation on Krishnamurti and the Theosophical Society by Reid Pollock

We know that great philosophers and scientists have drawn part of their inspiration from Theosophy.
It is less known that many artists, among other painters, have been influenced and inspired by Theosophy and that in their masterpieces some great theosophical principles are reflected.

Jude Currivan, Ph.D., is a cosmologist, futurist, planetary healer, member of the Evolutionary Leaders circle and previously one of the most senior business women in the UK. She has a master’s degree in physics from Oxford University and a doctorate in archaeology from the University of Reading in the UK.

Murray Stentiford, has a wide knowledge of science and spirituality, music and social issues from a lifetime of work and interest in those fields. With a Masters degree in Physics, he has not only worked in a variety of scientific and engineering disciplines, but has played professionally on several musical instruments as well. Murray is a National speaker with the Theosophical Society in…

In the predawn hours of November 10, 2008, he was driven into coma by a rare and mysterious bacterial meningo-encephalitis of unknown cause. He spent a week in coma on a ventilator, his prospects for survival diminishing rapidly. On the seventh day, to the surprise of everyone, he started to awaken

Jacques Mahnich, spent his professional career in Aeronautical Engineering Industry. He is a regular member of the French Theosophical Society, Adyar, since 1978, and of TOS-France. Involved in theosophical activities at the international level, he is a worldwide lecturer, the co-founder of a web blog dedicated to the search for the origin of the Stanzas of Dzyan

The challenges our world faces today seem almost impossible to overcome. We often look to our leaders—religious, political, and spiritual—to make a difference, but they do not have the power to overcome every issue. Instead of looking outside of ourselves to make change happen, it is time to start looking within. Each of us has the power—as well as the responsibility—to change the world.

A talk on the two levels of the mind that defines the two stages of meditational practice. Conducted by Vic Hao Chin, with questions and answer on the second half.

A talk by Vic Hao Chin on how to make non-attachment be possible in daily life affairs through self-awareness, with questions and answers on the second part.

This talk deals with intuition, the faculty that awakens more and more as one practices meditation. It is a practical faculty that is valuable in making reliable perceptions and decisions on major and minor matters in life. Conducted by Vic Hao Chin, with questions and answers on the second part.

A talk on the practical value of meditation in daily life -- in inner equanimity, relationships, work effectiveness, and the pursuit of the transcendent life. Given by Vic Hao Chin, with questions and answers on the second part.

An actual guided meditation session for 20 minutes, using awareness of breathing and using counting as an anchor. Conducted by Vic Hao Chin Jr. of the Theosophical Society in the Philippines.

Tim Boyd

Among the many valuable esoteric teachings offered to humanity by occultist and philosopher, H. P. Blavatsky was one that spoke of the heart as the seat of spiritual consciousness. Mystics from traditions around the world, both past and present, regarded this center, and the practices associated with it, as a major key to true spiritual unfoldment. During this talk, we will reflect on their…

Muitas pessoas dedicam grande parte da existência à conquista de bens materiais, ignorando o fato de terem muito a prosperar dentro de si mesmas. Essa busca interna pode levar a um verdadeiro paraíso, trazendo ao indivíduo uma sensação de plenitude e felicidade.

A presentation of Geoffrey Hodson given at the Krotona Institute of Theosophy in 1977.  And old VHS video which has been digitized - quality is not too bad, the sound is good.

This is the only video recording of a talk given by Geoffrey Hodson that we are aware of.

The Secret Doctrine seminar given by Joy Mills at the Krotona School of Theosophy in 1988.

Recently discovered rare footage of C W Leadbeater, Annie Besant and Krishnamurti, part of a film believed to be from the mid-1920`s before the disbandonment of The Order of the Star, found in the archives of The International Theosophical Centre, Naarden, Netherlands.

Many thanks to the ITC for sharing this unique footage.

A religious life, not all the religions, not the monks and all that. They are not religious. I know they would abhor me when I say that. I will show it to you logically why it is not. It is all put together by thought. The invention of god is put there by thought. It is simple. All this is clear when you understand the activity of thought.

Radhanath Swami, born as Richard Slavin in Chicago, came to confront a deep sense of alienation from the materialism and the civil injustices of mid-20th century America. Near-death encounters, apprenticeships with advanced yogis, and years of travel along the pilgrim's path led him to the inner sanctum of India's mystic culture.

In the second verse of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu explains what happens when yin & yang separate from tai chi (non-duality). There are numerous methods for embodying this principle in oneself from traditional Taoist neigong (internal energy work) and meditation.

Presented on April 20, 2017 In his essential teaching of “The Four Foundations of Mindfulness,” the Buddha gives a comprehensive and systematic explanation of meditation. We will explore a part of this teaching called Contemplation of the Mind, in which we observe and reflect on the nature of our various mental states. This process leads to both insight and liberation.

The Tarot deck is one of the mainstays of the Western mystical tradition. But some facts about its symbolism have remained uncovered until now—especially about the 22 cards known as the Major Arcana. Taken from French esotericism, these findings cast important new light on the relation of the Major Arcana to the Hebrew alphabet and sacred geometry.

The Ten Ox Herding Pictures are a series of images with accompanying poems, and are among the most beloved pictures in Zen Buddhism. They have been the source of endless commentary and inspiration in Zen since at least the 12th century. These ox herding images are emblematic of the spiritual path to enlightenment.

Reincarnation has been a topic of great interest to many individuals through the years. It has moved from a forbidden topic to a subject that is casually discussed in daily conversation. More than this, however, the ancient teaching of reincarnation provides us with direction for living our daily lives and offers insight into the often confusing and tumultuous world around us.

Any spiritual seeker will have asked questions such as: Who am I?, What am I?, Is the death of my body the end of me?, and Is there anything that will endure beyond death? We will explore this subtle spiritual mystery in the light of the Rig Veda to the Bhagavad Gita of the Indian tradition and see how it differs from the Biblical tradition.

Presented on November 16, 2017

One of Christianity’s most inspiring saints, Teresa of Avila, brought the experience of having an ecstatic love for God to the world in a most unique way. This passionate mystic’s journey within conveys the path of surrendering the lower to the Higher with clarity and depth. Ahead of her time in the 16th century, neither illness nor the persecution of the Inquisition was able to extinguish the…

Because our American culture has commercialized mindfulness and meditation terminology, the true meanings sometimes get lost. Bhante Sujatha, known as the Loving-kindness Monk, will introduce the true meaning of mindfulness along with ways we can begin to deepen our practice through this powerful meditation process.

Presented on October 26, 2017

For a self-interested mind, always wanting and never still, there is no cure for restlessness and unhappiness. However, teachers of different traditions have spoken of a way that leads beyond the confines of this conditioned mind. How can we, in this demanding modern world, follow their precious advice and find what we are really looking for?

With a world falling ever more under the sway of illusion we need help coping with our perception and reaction to this crisis. Jnana Yoga has much to offer, not only in our personal spiritual journey but in practical matters pertaining to living in the 21st century, a time of acute stress and change.

A central fact of life is that all living things experience death. For the reincarnating being the experience of death is something that has been repeated countless times. Why then is this common experience so widely misunderstood and feared?

2014 International Convention

Title: ‘A Vision to Go Mainstream’

Speaker: Mr Vicente Hao Chin, Jr., Former General Secretary, Philippine Section, The Theosophical Society

2014 International Convention

Speaker: Mrs Sabine van Osta is the General Secretary, Belgium Section, The Theosophical Society

Title: ‘Beacons for a World in Motion: A Clear Mind, a Pure Heart’

IONS 2015 Conference at Chicago

Institute of Noetic Science held their 16th International Conference in Chicago. Tim Boyd was an invited speaker.

‘Neurophysiology of Compassion’

Dr José Foglia, Neurologist, Uruguay

THEOSOPHY-SCIENCE LECTURE

‘Beyond the Brain: The Unifying Force of Consciousness’

Dr Sangeeta Menon, Professor, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore  

Introduction by Mr Esteban Langlois “The Great Awakening: Is It All in the Mind?” Ms Dorothy Bell, Australia

My NDE Showed Me There is Order in [Apparent] Chaos -- Amy Call, 2014 IANDS Conference

Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras are among the most important writings of the Yoga school, and have remained relevant for 2,300 years because of their wisdom and inspiration. In this webinar course, Ravi Ravindra will explore the heart and purpose of yoga as expressed in the Yoga Sutras, with special emphasis on section 2.2 which states that the true purpose of yoga is the cultivation of Samadhi…

If there is one lesson from all the scriptures and all the sages, it is this: As long as I remain the way I am, I cannot come to the Truth (or God or Brahman). Explore the various yogas taught by Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita, a classic of Yoga, for inner transformation. This course will be based on The Bhagavad Gita: A Guide to Navigating the Battle of Life by Ravi Ravindra (Shambhala…

Mystics through the ages have long alluded to an underground stream of esoteric knowledge largely hidden from public view, and generally unavailable in published texts. Drawing on his experience with the oral teachings of Kriya Yoga, Zen, and Tibetan Buddhism, this six-part webinar by Ray Grasse explores a variety of key insights from the great mystery traditions. Ray Grasse studied for…

This 7-part series is based on the book “Deity, Cosmos and Man” by Geoffrey Farthing. At Home with Theosophy is a webinar program presented by Pablo Sender for the study and discussion of classical Theosophical books.

The Kabbalah, a mystical teaching rooted in Judaism, has played a central role in the Western esoteric traditions for hundreds of years. In this four-part webinar, Richard Smoley will explore the history and ideas of this tradition.

A presentation by Elena Dovaksantos: Since the publication of HP Blavatsky's The Secret Doctrine about 130 years ago, modern theories in science, particularly in cosmology, are starting to parallel some of the Secret Doctrine teachings. What do they reveal about the source of all existence? How does knowing this help us to understand ourselves and make a difference in our lives?

A presention by Linda Oliveira:  The word ‘dharma’ is rich and profound suggesting, among other things, an ideal state which contains within it

Dorothy Bell explores in context of the theme of the Conference, Exploring the Why of Theosophy, it is timely to review the ‘teaching of the teachings’, the instructional methods of the late 19th century that the Society adopted in its beginnings – which were of its time and

Leslie Wolf presentaion on the religion of Islam which is more than 1,400 years old, and it has had an enormous impact on world civilization.

Cassandra Vieten at a presentation of the 129th Summer National Convention of the Theosophical Society in America explores what psychology can tell us about the soul and in what ways, if any, it can help us on the spiritual path. 2015.

Juliana Cesano shares the many paths, books, and methods that are available today promise the key to happiness and the achievement of everything we want, but not necessarily a genuine spiritual unfoldment. How can we distinguish between a practice of value and one that is mere entertainment? By exploring the teachings of the ancient wisdom tradition we can develop an authentic everyday…

Presented on September 17, 2015.

The Theosophical Society has the unique role of being a responsible Keeper and Sharer of the Ageless Wisdom, especially during periods when civilizations are in decline, government institutions are in decay, or societies slide perilously into violence.

The 2016 School of Theosophy in New Zealand was directed by Dr Pablo Sender, assisted by Michelle Sender. The focus was to look at the Theosophical Society tradition which has developed a wealth of teachings about the spiritual life that constitutes a distinctive system of yoga.

This 6-part series of "At Home with Theosophy" by Pablo Sender explores selected chapters from the book "The Ancient Wisdom" by Annie Besant, a work that presents the basic tenets of Theosophical philosophy in an accessible way to provide a sound foundation for further knowledge.

LIFE after DEATH Does EXIST: Scientists reveal Shock Findings from Groundbreaking Study.

More than 300 letters from seven Mahatmas were received privately by early members of the TS. It is not just the phenomenal ways in which the letters arrived but the omniscience and encyclopaedic knowledge of the Mahatmas that are remarkable. Profound teachings in these letters are intriguing and their gems of Wisdom are a source of inspiration.

Who are the Masters of Wisdom about whom we hear so much? In his new book on the Masters Ed Abdill brings them to life, shattering many misconceptions by allowing them to speak from their letters revealing who they are and what differentiates them from the average person. In their own words, they present some of their most important teachings, including their views on death and reincarnation,…

Many of the core teachings of Theosophy are found in the letters written by two Masters of Wisdom to one of the early and prominent members of the Theosophical Society, Alfred P. Sinnett, then an editor for an English newspaper in India.

Theosophy UK - The Mahatma letters - A brief description of the early days of The Theosophical Society, its founders and the connection with Mahatma`s.

10 Reincarnation Stories That Will Open Your Mind!

Re-incarnation has been discussed for over a thousand years and experts like the late Canadian Psychiatrist Dr Ian Stevenson, researched the subject and wrote books showing that there was much evidence to prove that reincarnation existed.

Mainstreaming Theosophy -- Vicente Hao Chin Jr.

A talk by Vicente Hao Chin Jr. at the Theosophical Society in America, Wheaton, Illinois, U.S.A. on approaches on making theosophy become part of mainstream thought and be part of the spiritual influence on society and the world.

Applied Theosophy – The Pivotal Factor for the 21st Century – Vic Hao Chin Jr. The aim of the Theosophical Society is to help bring about individual and social transformation. Such a transformation cannot be achieved by providing ideas alone. Applications of such ideas much first be demonstrated to be practicable. In the past 140 years, the Theosophical Society has developed a powerful body of…

Dorothy Bell, international lecturer from Australia on Our Potential For Change. Teachings from the ancient wisdom tradition place us beyond a unitised personality-living-one-lifetime into a higher identity and purpose. Our bigger contect is a sacred journey of evolution, a pilgrimage of the soul returning to its Source in full Self-Realisation through innumerable lifetimes of learning…

Self Realization: In The Present | Victoria Mahdion

In the age of the selfie, where does self realization have its place? Victoria Mahdion draws from her experience as a yogi, raw vegan, and professional dancer to explore how our perception toward social media, a healthy dietary regime, and fulfilling our life's work can either expand, or hinder our potential as a self-realized being…

Reincarnation, Karma, Life After Death "A Second Look at the Law of Karma" — Lectures by Manly P. Hall

George Cotter, a dedicated student of Theosophy for more than 35 years, speaks about The Law of Karma and talks about how it is the most important law of God's scheme and how this law affects our every action, every emotion, and every thought on this and other planes of life. He says that in turn, our every actions, emotions, and thoughts affects the Law of Karma.

Home with Theosophy - Karma At Home with Theosophy is a webinar program presented by Pablo Sender for the study and discussion of classical Theosophical books. This series explores Annie Besant's classic work, "Karma." 2015.At

A synopsis of the idea of Karma from the vantage point of the Perennial Philosophy, Gupta Vidya, or known today as Theosophy.

A Brief Outline of the After Death States as Postulated by the Theosophical Teachings presented by Dave Marsland of Cardiff Theosophical Society.

Theosophy UK What happens when we die. Thanks to Geoffrey Farthing and the Blavatsky Trust for the making of this film exploring the esoteric teachings of the after death states and processes preceding rebirth.

10 stories of people having supernatural experiences after dying and then coming back to life.

A lawyer died during surgery & experienced death, heaven & back to life changed completely This is a wonderful experience that we all need. Thru his near-death experience, he has changed his attitude toward his life including toward his wife and kids. He also learned that his career was not everything in life but found at peace from God.

This is by far one of the most incredible stories I've covered; mainly because medical professionals who witnessed the event were willing to speak on camera. Even if you don't believe in NDE's this mans survival after having no heartbeat for 45 minutes is nothing short of remarkable

Music of the plants is a presentation by Gary Cook at the New Zealand Annual Convention 2017 held at Kawai Purapura, Albany, Auckland.

The true value of plant life on this planet is little realised by most folk who take it as a bounty to be harvested without any recognition of what this means to us. Gary has become entranced by the results of his recent research into the world of…

This is a presentation by Victor Peñaranda who says: There is a vital need in each one of us to experience beauty. Let us explore how beauty helps us find our way back to ourselves and learn to love life.