Welcome to the Theosophical Society
In 1875, Helena Petrovna Blavatsky founded the Theosophical Society in New York. The Theosophical Society is part of a universal, ethical and intellectual Movement, which has been active throughout the ages.
Theosophy is a synthesis of science, philosophy and religion, the three different ways to investigate and explain life.
In the submenu on the left, you will find an explanation about our task, the link to our webshop and the news archive of the Theosophical Society.
Throughout this website you can find more about Theosophy under the section What is Theosophy?.
To learn about the background, goals and activities of the Theosophical Society, go to the section Theosophical Society.
In the section Theosophical Views you will find essays about topical subjects seen from a theosophical perspective. These articles demonstrate how the theosophical teachings are to be applied in human life.
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International Theosophical Conference 2011, August 11 - August 14, Julian, CA, USA
On August 11-14 the International Theosophical Conference was held in Julian, California. This year's theme was: The Heart of Wisdom, A Concurrence of Science and Spirituality ...from a Theosophical Perspective. The I.S.I.S. foundation was present and co-organized the program.
The lectures of ITC 2011 have been recorded on video. Two of these videos can be viewed temporary on this site (below); the first lecture by Rollin McCraty, Ph.D (HeartMath Institute) on Energetic Connectivity: Coherence, Intuition and the Global Field Environment. And the second lecture, seamlessly linked with the first, by Joop Smits: Theosophy and Science, Emanation and Fohat as the Basis for the Electric Universe
Video impression of ITC 2011
Lecture: Energetic Connectivity: Coherence, Intuition and the Global Field Environment
Lecture: Theosophy and Science, Emanation and Fohat as the Basis for the Electric Universe
If you prefer the written text, a transcript of this lecture is avaliable in the online International Theosophy Magazine.
Point Loma Convivium*, August 14 - August 17, Point Loma, San Diego, CA, USA
History, Râja Yoga Education, Art and Drama, the ‘inner’ Mystery School …
Dear Friends of Theosophy,
Herewith we invite you to a four days' gathering, organized nearby the former Theosophical Headquarters at Point Loma in San Diego, California. It is a unique opportunity to organize this Convivium in the days following the ITC Conference, which is being held in Julian, Ca. in the scenic mountains an hour east of San Diego.
Everywhere in the world there Theosophists are active, who are in some way connected with the Theosophical activities in Point Loma. Some of those Theosophists have known each other for many years, but recently the contacts between a number of 'Point Loma' Theosophists in America and Europe have increased and intensified. This contact and interactivity has increased during several theosophical activities in the last five years, for instance the ITC Conferences, visits to each others study groups etc, and the digitalization of the remainders of the Point Loma Archive. During all those contacts an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust has been built: the basis for an effort to look beyond the boundaries of each one's own Theosophical activities. This has brought to fruition this first Point Loma Convivium to which we invite you to participate in.
The POINT LOMA CONVIVIUM is a gathering sharing the core principles and ideas that formed the unique Theosophical community at Point Loma from 1898-1942. Presentations include a historical overview, education, art and drama, the 'inner' Mystery School, Theosophy and Ethics, Raja Yoga Education and its Global Meaning etc.
These days are meant to give – in active 'all-visitors' conversation – form and soul to three important core-ideas, three aspects of the main theme 'Point Loma then, now and in the future'.
This Convivium is open to everyone interested in Theosophy. If you are not able to visit the Convivium, you can follow all lectures and discussions on our new website www.PointLomaTheosophyNetwork.net
Time permitting, all lectures etc. will be placed on this website in English (original), German (translation) and Dutch (translation).
Ken Small and Herman C. Vermeulen
*Convivium in the sense Ficino used for Plato's Symposium or Banquet, the Dialogue where Socrates explains the real meaning of Love: Compassion.
Visit our theosophical webshop!
The Theosophical Society has opened a webshop that offers unique theosophical literature.
The Secret Doctrine Commentaries - The Unpublished 1889 Instructions
A new book by H.P. Blavatsky, transcribed and annotated by Michael Gomes and published by The I.S.I.S. Foundation is now available. Learn more.
