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In a presentation of the 134th Summer National Convention of the Theosophical Society in America and the Society's first totally online convention, the international president of the Theosophical Society at Adyar, explores how we, as Theosophists, can more effectively navigate these difficult times and still be of service to humanity.
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The journey of self-transformation is challenging under the best of circumstances. In the absence of credible guidance, the attempt can be frustrating, unproductive, even dangerous. The Ageless Wisdom is an ancient body of spiritual teachings that underlie all scientific, social, religious, and cultural achievements. Illuminated by our own awareness and personal experience, these teachings provide a detailed map toward the ultimate destination of...
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Spirituality is both an art and a science. As such, if the spiritual practice is going to produce a real change in our consciousness, it is necessary to have a clear understanding of the nature and methods of the path we have decided to tread. In this talk, the speaker explores the aims of the spiritual life, the practices needed to develop a holistic approach, and the pitfalls the aspirant has to avoid.
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It has been said that love is the most enduring of all human expressions, having inspired some of the world's greatest poetry, music, and art. As the light of the sun passing through a prism differentiates into a full spectrum of colors, so does love have a variety of expressions. In this reflective talk, Tim Boyd considers the essential characteristics of love and the importance it plays in any spiritual practice.
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There is a singular experience that is mentioned in various ways in most mystical and spiritual traditions. Attempts to describe it use words such as "ineffable, " "emptiness, " and "silence." Defining characteristics of this state are that it is immediate, profound, and life-changing. It is the all-pervading background for both everyday moments of life and the deepest spiritual experience. It is not found by seeking; cannot be bought or sold; nor...
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It is a very recent phenomenon that the majority of the population now lives in cities. This fact has far-reaching implications in social, political, and economic spheres, but also profoundly impacts our spiritual lives. What does it mean to develop a spiritual practice in an environment divorced from the natural world? Where do we look for spiritual guidance in conditions utterly foreign to those in which the world religions took root? Spirituality...
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