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 | Aging and Dying: A Journey into the Soul | Ram Dass | Apr 29 2003 | When we approach aging in a conscious way, we discover that it is an exquisitely designed system for moving us out of the ego and into the soul. The speaker shares his stories about these profound stages in our spiritual journey. |
 | The Ancient Mysteries and Modern Masonry | John Algeo | Nov 3 2005 | What have the ancient mysteries of Eleusis, Isi, and Mithra got to do with modern Freemasonry? Find out as we explore aspects of Masonry you may be unaware of. |
| Are We Alone? | Jim Kenney | Apr 2 2009 | Physicist Paul Davies in his book Are We Alone? explores scientific inquiry into the possibility of extra-terrestrial intelligence. If we are not alone, what are the implications for our views of the universe? |
| At the Feet of the Master | Jiddu Krishnamurti | Sep 13 1996 | Theosophical classic on living the spiritual life, read by actress Dana Ivey. |
| Before Abraham Was, I Am | Christopher Bamford | Nov 1 2008 | Inner Christianity—like inner Judaism and inner Islam—begins with Abraham. This talk will trace the ramifications of his path through examples drawn from the three Abrahamic religions. |
| The Bhagavad Gita | Translated by Annie Besant | Nov 26 2007 | A dramatic reading, by narrator Paul Meier, of India's greatest Hindu classic. Introduction by John Algeo. |
| Blavatsky's Tibet: Sacred Power Places and their Spiritual Mysteries | Glenn Mullin | Feb 23 2007 | This slide lecture journey looks at some of the sacred sites of Central Tibet that are associated with the spiritual legacy of H. P. Blavatsky, co-founder of the modern Theosophical movement, and explores the healing power of pilgrimage. |
| Buddhist Sacred Literature | Helen Zahara | May 7 2009 | The Buddhist canon is a rich and vast panorama of knowledge. Its religious texts comprise a vast mass of homilies on moral rules, to parables, stories, and biographical episodes, to expositions on deep and abstruse philosophical concepts. |
| Chance or Law in Human Life? | Geoffrey Hodson | Jan 1 1967 | Is human life governed by a series of fortuitous occurrences or is there an overriding principle of justice which takes into account our thoughts, motives, and actions? |
| Conservative Soul, Liberal Soul | Jim Kenney | Oct 16 2008 | Andrew Sullivan, noted conservative columnist who has emerged as one of the sharpest critics of the modern right, has written a powerful account of his own conservatism, The Conservative Soul: How We Lost It and How To Get It Back. |
| Cracking the Gnostic Code | John Algeo | Nov 9 2006 | Gnosis means spiritual knowledge while Gnosticism was an ancient pre-Christian form of esoteric wisdom. The speaker refers to Gnostic texts translated by the 19th century Theosophist G. R. S. Mead, and shows how the Gnostics coded their wisdom. |
| Curso Introductorio de Teosofía | Enrique Renard (conferencia). Copyright 1997, Your Records, Inc. | Jan 1 1997 | Este curso básico de Teosofía es presentado en español por Enrique Renard. El material se basa en el Curso Introductorio de Teosofía, de Emogene Simons. (7 CD's). |
| Death and Immortality | Radha Burnier | Jul 23 2000 | A presentation at the 114th Annual Meeting and Summer School of the Theosophical Society in America, examining the truly immortal nature of the human condition and how we might access it. It is suggested that our fear of physical death and the desire for |
| The Dice Game of Shiva | Richard Smoley | Mar 12 2009 | The story of Shiva’s dice game, in which the god always loses to his divine consort, is one of the most profound yet most baffling of Hindu myths. What does this mean in terms of moment-to-moment life? |
| Discovering the Path of Least Resistance | John Cianciosi | Oct 1 1998 | The “path of least resistance” is not the same as thing as the path of least effort or the path of laziness. It is a way of living that allows us to go from point A to point B while encountering the least amount of misery, strain, and conflict. |
| The Divine Plan: The Child of Chaos and Order | Martin Leiderman | Jul 25 2004 | A series of talks given at the 118th Annual Meeting and Summer School.
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| Embracing the Ways of Love | Maria Parisen | May 8 2009 | The challenge of the spiritual life is first to establish an intimate, conscious connection with the Self within. Mystics of all cultures agree on how to begin, and they offer important insights on what to expect along the way. |
| Energía Cósmica: Meditación Guiada | Nori Rao | Jan 1 1991 | Nori Rao se dedica al estudio comparativo de Religiones y Filosofías. Es instructora de Yoga y fundadora de Oneness Network. Preside la Federación de la Florida de la Sociedad Teosófica en América. |
| The Esoteric Plato | Renee Weber | Jan 1 1977 | Basic introduction to Plato, his teachings, and the esoteric and theosophic principles inherent in his teachings. |
| The Etheric Field | Phoebe Bendit | Mar 29 2010 | Learn how the etheric field works as a mirror of consciousness, a bridge mechanism. |
| Experiments in Telepathy | David Bruce | Feb 22 2010 | What is the recent scientific evidence suggestive of mental telepathy? Theosophy says that thoughts are forms of energy capable of being transmitted from one person to another. Rupert Sheldrake’s fascinating experiments will be discussed. |
| Foundations of the Ageless Wisdom | Ed Abdill | Apr 15 1995 | A look at some key Theosophical theories from H. P. Blavatsky's great work "The Secret Doctrine" and their useful application. |
| The Future of Esoteric Christianity | Richard Smoley | Oct 31 2008 | A look at the dilemma of the outer versus the inner circle of religion. Smoley suggests how the external forms of the faith, understood literally, relate to esoteric truths, which point not to historical fact but to inner experience and awakening. |
| The Gandhi You May Not Know | Rajmohan Gandhi | Jun 2 2008 | The grandson of Mahatma Gandhi brings to light lesser known or unexpected aspects of a famous man we think we know. The speaker offers speculation on approaches Mahatma Gandhi might recommend on today’s critical issues. |
| Godseed: The Journey of the Christ | Jean Houston | Jan 1 1992 | Written and narrated by Jean Houston. |
| Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? The New Pluralism | Ron Miller | Feb 23 2010 | Some of us remember a time when a person rarely saw people different from ourselves. But today it is a rare person who doesn't have someone of a different race, faith, or sexual orientation somewhere in the family. How might we view this new plualism? |
| Guideposts for Living: At the Feet of the Master | John Algeo | Sep 29 2003 | A presentation of the 117th Annual Meeting and Summer School of the Theosophical Society in America, exploring some of the practical insights for living found in At the Feet of the Master, the Theosophical classic written by Jiddu Krishnamurti. |
| H. P. Blavatsky Remembered | David Bruce | May 4 2006 | May 8 is White Lotus Day, commemorating the passing in 1891 of the principle founder of the Theosophical Society. Learn how this fascinating character labored heroically to bring the Ageless Wisdom to the modern world. |
| H. P. Blavatsky: Woman of Mystery---White Lotus Day Commemoration | Stephan Hoeller | May 1 1991 | White Lotus Day commemorates H. P. Blavatsky's death. This lecture looks at Blavatsky's many contributions to the ancient wisdom tradition. |
| Harry Potter and the Mystic Quest | John Algeo | Sep 9 2001 | This entertaining program will reveal metaphysical insights surrounding J.K. Rowling's book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. |
| Has Man Lived on Earth Before? | Geoffrey Hodson | Jan 1 1967 | A basic introduction to the concept of reincarnation. |
| Healing Our Religious Wounds | Biship John Shelby Spong | Jun 4 2010 | An activist, speaker, and author, Bishop John Shelby Spong is an outspoken advocate for church reform. He shares a message of life based on love not hate, inclusion rather than exclusion, and intelligent, questioning faith rather than blind belief. |
| Hermeticism and Gnosticism: Volume 1 | Stephan Hoeller | Jul 15 2004 | The speaker is an author and scholar specializing in Gnosticism and Jungian psychology and a bishop of the Ecclesia Gnostica. A seminar held at the Olcott School of Theosophy at the Theosophical Society in America, Wheaton, Illinois, October 16-20, 2003. |
| Hermeticism and Gnosticism: Volume 2 | Stephan Hoeller | Mar 24 2008 | The speaker is an author and scholar specializing in Gnosticism and Jungian psychology and a bishop of the Ecclesia Gnostica. A seminar held at the Olcott School of Theosophy at the Theosophical Society in America, Wheaton, Illinois, October 16-20, 2003. |
| Hermeticism and Gnosticism: Volume 3 | Stephan Hoeller | Mar 24 2008 | The speaker is an author and scholar specializing in Gnosticism and Jungian psychology and a bishop of the Ecclesia Gnostica. A seminar held at the Olcott School of Theosophy at the Theosophical Society in America, Wheaton, Illinois, October 16-20, 2003. |
| Hermeticism and Gnosticism: Volume 4 | Stephan Hoeller | Mar 24 2008 | The speaker is an author and scholar specializing in Gnosticism and Jungian psychology and a bishop of the Ecclesia Gnostica. A seminar held at the Olcott School of Theosophy at the Theosophical Society in America, Wheaton, Illinois, October 16-20, 2003. |
| A Historical Look at the Theosophical Movement | John Cooper | Mar 29 2010 | An outline of the history of the Theosophical movement from its inception in 1875. |
| How to Meditate | The Theosophical Society in America | Jan 1 1989 | Four 15-minute programs within The Eternal Quest National Radio Series. Four programs in 2 parts. (1) Approaches to Meditation, (2) Concentration as Meditation, (3) The Art of Inner Listening, (4) Music as Meditation. |
| I'm Dead! Now What? | Dick Brooks | Jul 16 1996 | An exploration of religious and Theosophical theories on life after death. |
| Interrelations between Planetary and Human Evolution | Victor Gostin | Feb 21 2007 | Explore the recent geological and human genetic research showing the relationship between dramatic climate change and the emergence of humankind. |
| Joyful Gnosis: Gnosticism and Blavatsky's Wisdom | Stepan Hoeller | Jun 16 2004 | Over a century ago, H. P. Blavatsky pioneered an understanding of Gnostic spirituality. Beyond Belief by Elaine Pagels has again brought Gnosticism to public attention. This talks compares the Theosophy of Blavatsky with Gnostic spirituality. |
| Kandinsky, Spiritual Insight, and Abstract Art | Dan Noga | Apr 19 2010 | Wassily Kandinsky, a major figure in abstract art, was deeply influenced by Theosophy. The speaker explores Theosophical ideas that inspired the artist as well as their influence on the way we perceive reality. |
| The Key to Theosophy | John Algeo and Anton Lysy | May 11 1999 | A contemporary interpretation of H. P. Blavatsky's classic work The Key to Theosophy (1889), an "exposition, in the form of questions and answers, of the ethics, science, and philosophy" for the study of Theosophy. |
| Krishnamurti and Eastern Philosophy | Ravi Ravindra | Apr 25 2002 | An exploration of Indian thought, referring especially to the principal Upanishads, the Yoga Sutras, and the Bhagavad Gita in the context of questions raised by the spiritual teacher, Jiddu Krishnamurti. |
| Letters to a Dying Friend | Anton Grosz | Jan 1 1991 | Based on the Quest Book, this video discusses the near and after death experience. A program in The Eternal Quest video series. |
| Light on the Path | Mabel Collins | Sep 13 1996 | Produced at the national center of the Theosophical Society in America, this classic on the spiritual path is read by film and stage actress Dana Ivey. |
| Lilith: The Cosmic Feminine | M. Kelley Hunter | Nov 5 2009 | Renewed interest in the goddess has brought many faces of the divine feminine into modern awareness. Lilith is one of the most alluring and is the name given to four astronomical points; an asteroid, a star, a dark "ghost" moon, and the "black" moon. |
| Making Your Mind Your Best Friend | Baba Shuddhaanandaa Brahmachari | Jun 17 2010 | In our pursuit of happiness we often seek outside help, but in our darkest moments can feel alone. We learn by reading, attending workshops, and going to schools, yet, we don't tap into the most learned teacher, one that is always available—our minds. |
| Medical Diagnosis by Clairvoyance | Phoebe Bendit | May 14 2010 | Phoebe Bendit was born with psychic powers, which she developed to a high degree of accuracy through her work in the medical field. In this talk, Phoebe Bendit and her husband Laurence discuss the power of clairvoyance as a tool for healing. |
| The Meditative Path | John Cianciosi | Oct 4 2001 | An ordained Buddhist monk uses his own experience to make meditation relevant to contemporary life. |
| A Mind to Embrace the Universe | Adam Warcup | Jun 1 1991 | With ideas taken from H. P. Blavatsky's great work, "The Secret Doctrine," this program explores the capabilities of the human mind. |
| Mindfulness Meditation | Jack Hatfield | Sep 24 2009 | A program at the 123rd National Gathering of the Theosophical Society in America, examining the theme of "together differently" and the possibility for people of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds coming together in unity. |
| Moving Toward Wholeness: Mandalas, Jungian Archetypes, and Self-healing | Barbara Hebert | Feb 9 2006 | Using Jungian concepts and mandalas, this experiential program facilitates the understanding of both wholeness and the self-healing archetype. |
| The Mysterious Madame Blavatsky | Stephan Hoeller, with William Metzger | Jan 2 1990 | Explores H. P. Blavatsky's work in the light of the latest metaphysical developments. |
| Mystical Body, Man of Light: The Lost Secret of the Cosmic Christ | Roger Woolger | Nov 1 2008 | In this wide-ranging, sometimes startling exploration of lost traditions and little-understood teachings, using stunning slide-images, Dr. Woolger shows how the "Man of Light" pervades the universe in a human yet spiritual form. |
| Mysticism and Parapsychology | Joy Mills | Jan 1 1973 | The speaker discusses the essential characteristics of the mystical experience and how mysticism relates to paranormal phenomena. |
| Mysticism: Bridge to Nowhere | Pedro Oliveira | Apr 26 1995 | Mysticism is a radical experience to transcendence. Includes ideas of Rumi, Eckhart, and St. Paul (12 parts on 6 tapes). |
| Myth and Meaning in Christianity | Robert Ellwood | May 4 2009 | Prof. Ellwood will briefly survey several major types of myth – creation, hero, eschatological, “charter” — with examples from Christianity. |
| Myth: A Once and Future Map to the Inner Landscape | John Algeo | May 6 2009 | A myth is something that never happened but that is always true—so said Sallustius, a fourth-century Neo-Platonist. That wise old Greek pointed out that myths are about things that happen inside our souls. |
| The Nature of the Mystical Experience | Joy Mills | Jan 1 1973 | Referring to classic examples of mysticism from both the East and the West, as well as scriptural references, poetry, and literature on the subject, Joy Mills describes the common characteristics of the mystical experience. |
| The Near-Death Experience as a Basis for Religious Unity | Robert Ellwood | Aug 1 1993 | Discusses near-death experiences and how they are cross-cultural in nature. |
| Near-Death Experience: A Theosophical Perspective | Betty Bland | Apr 18 1996 | Betty Bland relates her personal experience of the near-death state to Theosophy. |
| The New Atheists | Ron Miller | May 6 2009 | Christopher Hitchens and Sam Harris are two representatives of a new wave of atheism in the post-9/11 world. The speaker examines some of the more popular arguments used by this new breed of atheists to see if they have any merit. |
| The Olcott Campus | Susan Ohlhaber | Mar 9 2002 | A brief tour of Olcott, the beautiful campus of the Theosophical Society in America, located in Wheaton, Illinois. |
| Our Gnostic Legacy: The Western Esoteric Tradition | Richard Smoley | Feb 21 2007 | What is the Western esoteric tradition? What role has it played in the development of our civilization, and where is it headed now? Mr. Smoley will give an overview of some of the key themes of the Western esoteric tradition. |
| Parapsychology: An Overview of the Paranormal | Richard Brooks | Oct 16 2000 | An overview of the paranormal, including various examples and many case studies, by a professional parapsychologist. A week-long course given in October 2000 at an Elderhostel program held by the Olcott Institute. |
| Peace Like a River: The Parliament of Worlds Religions, 1893-1993 | | Oct 10 2007 | |
| A Perspective on How to Teach | Renee Weber | Jul 1 1985 | Considerations on the communication process and how to apply it to Theosophical discussions. |
| Perspectives on N. Sri Ram's Teachings | Radha Burnier | Jul 20 2003 | A presentation at the 117th Annual Meeting and Summer School of the Theosophical Society in America by the international president of the Theosophical Society, sharing insights of her father's life and teachings. |
| Practical Tantric Buddhist Methods | Glenn Mullin | Mar 29 2003 | An introduction to Tantric Buddhism, known to Tibetan mystics as Jang-chub Nyur-lam, or "The Quick Path to Enlightenment." Tibetans have used these techniques for centuries for stress reduction, the healing of disease, and as a path to freedom. |
| Practice and Inner Journey | John Cianciosi | Jul 27 2009 | A program at the 123rd National Gathering of the Theosophical Society in America, examining the theme of "together differently" and the possibility for people of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds coming together in unity. |
| The Red Corner: The Creative Dimension of Folk Christianity in Russia and Beyond | Cherry Gilchrist | Nov 2 2008 | Russia is known as the country of “two faiths,” where Christianity and native traditions merge. Orthodox faith blends with ancient magical practices, and Christian saints take on the personality and powers of older gods. |
| Reincarnation for Everyone | James Perkins | Jan 1 1956 | An introduction to this perennial concept. |
| Reincarnation: The Untrue Fact | John Algeo | Jan 1 1988 | Gives compelling scientific evidence suggestive of reincarnation. |
| The Remarkable Life of Col. H. S. Olcott | Tony Lysy with Diana March, Martin Pazdioch, and Mark Roemmich | Feb 21 2007 | Henry Steel Olcott was the first International President of the Theosophical Society and served in this office for 32 years. During his travels around the world, he was able to establish rapport with people of different religions and walks of life. |
| The Return of the Absent Mother | Carol Parrish | Nov 1 2008 | Sophia (Wisdom) is the Greek name for the feminine principle of Creation. In this workshop, Dr. Parrish will describe how Sophia, although unrecognized for centuries, has continued to accompany humanity, appearing in intuitive flashes. |
| Revelation, the Timeless Flash | Ed Abdill | Aug 1 1993 | Discusses the impact of spiritual revelation, what H. P. Blavatsky said about it, and its transformative power. |
| The Role of Karma in Life | Dora Kunz | May 8 2009 | The painful lessons that karma sometimes brings us are not meant to be punitive, but are meant to educate the soul how to live in greater harmony with the laws of the universe. |
| Sacred Activism and Social Democracy | Andrew Harvey | Feb 23 2010 | The speaker discusses Sacred Activism, which is the fusion of the deepest mystical knowledge and passion with wise focused radical action in the world. Special attention will be paid to the great mystics Sri Aurobindo and Father Bede Griffiths. |
| Science and Mysticism: The Search for Unity | Renee Weber and Ravi Ravindra | Oct 1 1986 | Explores the different types of unity sought by mystics and scientists. |
| The Secret Gateway | Ed Abdill | Mar 9 2006 | Based on his Quest Book of the same title, Ed Abdill presents an easy to understand but insightful interpretation of the basic Theosophical concepts established in the late nineteenth century by the brilliant mystic, H.P. Blavatsky. |
| Seek Out the Way | Joy Mills | Jul 18 1999 | A presentation at the 113th Annual Meeting and Summer School of the Theosophical Society in America, that looks at guideposts for living a Theosophical life. |
| Self-Transformation and the Future of Religion | Radha Burnier | Aug 31 1993 | The international President of the Theosophical Society, Adyar, explores a higher vision for religion. Presented at the 1993 Parliament of the World's Religions. |
| The Seven Rays: Being Different Together | Betty Bland | Jul 27 2009 | Betty Bland, president of the American Section of the Theosophical Society, gave this Powerpoint presentation for John Algeo who was unable to attend. It looks at this classic Theosophical typology in relation to the human personality and beyond. |
| The Seven Rays: Keys to World Peace and Personal Wholeness | John Algeo | May 11 2006 | The Seven Rays have often been used as a type of personality analysis, but they are reflected in everything in the world: in cultures and nations, as well as in us. Their proper balance within each of us is fundamental to social and spiritual harmony. |
| Sex and Spirituality | Ron Miller | Jun 2 2008 | Two models of spiritual growth were in competition in early Christianity. The first was "blessed participation," from Judaism. The second was "holy abstinence," from Platonism. Explore their effects on Christian spirituality to this day. |
| Shamanic Healing Techniques | Carol Ward | Feb 23 2007 | Shamans believe that disturbances can be treated in the luminous body or aura before they manifest in the body. Some of this work is similar to Jungian analysis in that it works with archetypes and the mythical. |
| Socrates: The Archetypal Searcher | Renee Weber | May 8 2009 | The philosophy of Socrates and his view of the Search for Truth as a mission from his inner voice. |
| Songs of Chaos, Order, and the Divine Plan | Martin Pazdioch, tenor, and Celeste Rue, piano | Jul 24 2004 | A musical performance by the talented Martin Pazdioch and Celeste Rue
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| The Spirit of Physics: The Physics of Spirit | Patricia Monaghan | Jul 26 2004 | Exploring the speaker's poetry of Chaos Theory |
| The Spiritual Dimension Time Travel | Fred Alan Wolf | Oct 21 2004 | By examining the ideas of quantum physics and the ancient wisdom, the author of The Yoga of Time Travel suggests that we are now able to comprehend how the concepts of time and mind are reconcilable and can, in fact, have the same meaning. |
| Spiritual Lessons of Chaos | Patricia Monaghan | Jul 27 2004 | A discussion of the spiritual implications of Chaos Theory |
| The Stanzas of Dzyan | H. P. Blavatsky | Jan 1 1996 | An inspired reading by Paul Meier of the Stanzas of Dzyan from The Secret Doctrine. |
| The Still Point Between Good and Evil | Ed Abdill | Jul 23 2000 | A presentation at the 114th Annual Meeting and Summer School of the Theosophical Society in America, questioning the existence of inherent evil and suggesting that it is we, as human beings, who are responsible for our experiences of both good and evil. |
| The Strength of Gentle Wisdom | Joy Mills | Jul 19 2003 | A presentation of the 117th Annual Meeting and Summer School of the Theosophical Society in America, remembering the 5th International President of the Theosophical Society, N. Sri Ram. |
| The Structure and Function of the Chakras | Dora Kunz and Shafica Karagulla | Jan 1 1985 | A case study of how a clairvoyant perceives a patient's chakras and their correlation with the body. |
| Studies in the Key to Theosophy | Ralph Hannon | Jul 29 1994 | Look at science and education and their relationship to the Theosophical worldview, especially as seen from Madame Blavatsky's work The Key to Theosophy. |
| Templo De Luz: Meditación Guiada | Nori Rao | Jan 1 1991 | Nori Rao se dedica al estudio comparativo de Religiones y Filosofías. Es instructora de Yoga y fundadora de Oneness Network. Preside la Federación de la Florida de la Sociedad Teosófica en América. |
| The Theosophical Society in America: An Illustrated History: 1875-2000 | Steve Schweizer | Jul 15 2000 | Narrated by Paul Meier. Documentary celebrates 125 years of Theosophy in America. Rare film footage and photos highlight the video along with appearances by Theosophical Society in America presidents Joy Mills, Dora Kunz, and John Algeo. (Revised, updated |
| Theosophy and Krishnamurti: Harmonies and Tensions | Govert Schüller | Feb 19 2004 | How do Theosophy and Krishnamurti perceive each other? Possible answers will be presented as an ongoing discussion.
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| Theosophy and the Religions of the World | Ann Ford, Tim Boyd, and Robert Ellwood | Jul 27 2009 | A program at the 123rd National Gathering of the Theosophical Society in America, examining the theme of "together differently" and the possibility for people of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds coming together in unity. |
| Theosophy and the World Religions | Robert Ellwood | Jul 26 2009 | A program at the 123rd National Gathering of the Theosophical Society in America, examining the theme of "together differently" and the possibility for people of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds coming together in unity. |
| Theosophy: Who Can Say What It Is? | Joy Mills | Jul 1 1990 | Are we caught up in cliches and rigid concepts or are we exploring liberating principles? |
| Thinking Our Way from Chaos to Order | John Algeo | Jul 29 2004 | How to use Hogwarts magic in everyday life |
| Through Death to Rebirth | James Perkins | Nov 1 1956 | People often fear the thought of death, but the speaker assures us that we have nothing to fear from it, because each one of us has lived and died many times before. |
| Tibetan Contributions to Our Knowledge of Death and Dying | Glenn Mullin | May 6 1991 | A workshop with a noted Tibetan scholar, historian, and author exploring Buddhist ideas about death and dying. |
| Turning-Points for the West: From Pythagorus and Plato through Gnosticism and Neoplatonism | Stephan Hoeller and Tony Lysy | Sep 11 2004 | This series provides an orientation to the diffusion of Esoteric traditions from the Mysteries of Greece and Plato to the Hermeticism, Gnosticism, and Neoplatonism that flourished. The Gnostic Valentinus and the Neoplatonist Plotinus are highlighted. |
| The Two Hands of God | Richard Brooks | Oct 26 2000 | An exploration of how Theosophy addresses the problem of good versus evil within an historical and religious context. |
| Unpacking the Parables: Jesus as Wisdom Teacher | Ron Miller | Apr 3 2010 | We’re told that Jesus taught in parables. What is a parable and why is it such an effective teaching method? What do we learn about Jesus as a teacher and about his message from these parables? |
| Vegetarianism and Spirituality | Pat Davis | Jul 28 2005 | A look at the Theosophical bases of vegetarianism. |
| Violin and Piano Recital | Carmelo de los Santos, violin, and Regina Yeh, piano | Jul 26 2004 | A violin and piano recital presented at the 118th Annual Meeting and Summer School of the Theosophical Society in America with works by Schubert, Chopin, and Beethoven |
| The Voice of the Silence | H. P. Blavatsky | Jan 1 1997 | An inspired reading of this Theosophical classic by Paul Meier. |
| What Is Consciousness? | Richard Smoley | Feb 22 2010 | There’s a huge amount of talk about consciousness today, but it’s often unclear what consciousness is. Drawing on his new book, The Dice Game of Shiva, Richard Smoley describes the nature of consciousness and how it creates the world we know. |
| What Is Enlightenment? | John Cianciosi | Jan 31 2008 | In every spiritual tradition there is an ideal that the aspiring practitioner strives for. In Buddhism the ideal is Enlightenment, and realizing it is the goal of practice. Understanding the nature of this goal will help us to grow spiritually. |
| What Is Mysticism? | Jon Mundy | Nov 1 2008 | Exactly what is esoteric and what is mystical? How are they the same and how do they differ, and what does this mean in the 21st century? |
| Where Is Religion in America Going? | Ron Miller | Oct 22 2008 | What will religion in America look like in 2020? No one has a crystal ball but if we look at current trends, perhaps we can draw some conclusions that have at least a high probability of accuracy. |
| White Lotus Day and the Wisdom of China | David Bruce | May 19 2009 | White Lotus Day (May 8) commemorates the death of Helena Petrovna Blavatsky. Her teachings have some remarkable parallels with the ancient wisdom of China, particularly the Confucian BRRT principles: Brotherhood, Regularity, Reciprocity, and Trying. |
| White Lotus Day: Awakening to Higher Consciousness | Pablo Sender | Jun 4 2010 | Our materialistic culture doesn’t give us the tools we need to stimulate the awakening of our spiritual consciousness. Our daily life tends to anchor us to the personal consciousness. Explore a Theosophical approach to reaching our higher consciousness. |
| Who Are the Founders? Chaos, Plan, and Order in the Society's History | John Algeo | Jul 24 2004 | A talk given at the 118th Annual Meeting and Summer School. |
| Wings of the Soul | Clara Codd | Jan 1 1959 | The door to divine wisdom must be opened by each individual by effort, concentration, and meditation. |
| The Wonderful Life of Gautama the Buddha | Richard Brooks | May 8 2009 | Professor Brooks tells some of the many stories about the life of this remarkable person, illustrating both the depth of his insights and his profound compassion for suffering humanity. |
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