FACILITATOR: Dr Barbara Hebert
Compassion is discussed throughout the theosophical literature, yet we rarely discuss the details of it. How do we learn to be compassionate? What does it require from us? Why should we be compassionate? This interactive course will delve into the various aspects of compassion and will include a combination of lectures, round-table discussions, meditations, and practice
FACILITATOR: Dr Barbara Hebert
COURSE HELD: March 2023, 6 classes
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How, What, and Why - detailed discussion on Compassion.
Compassion is discussed throughout the theosophical literature, yet we rarely discuss the details of it. How do we learn to be compassionate? What does it require from us? Why should we be compassionate?
This interactive course will delve into the various aspects of compassion and will include a combination of lectures, round-table discussions, meditations, and practice.
FACILITATOR: Ricardo Lindemann
ONLINE 2024: May 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20 - 2 hours
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TIME: May 2024
ZOOM REGISTRATION: Over
Non-members will receive a payment link after the approved application.
Objective: To free the human being from suffering.
The course has six classes which you see when logged in as a user.
FACILITATOR
Ricardo Lindemann
holds a PhD in Science of Religion (Federal University Juiz de Fora. His PhD thesis focused on Yoga Philosophy. He also holds an MPhil in Religion (Federal University of Brasilia). In 1982 graduated as Civil Engineer, and in 1988 he graduated in Philosophy. Since 2003 he has been the President of the Union of Astrologers of the Federal District of Brazil. A member of the Theosophical Society since 1979. Former member of the General Council of ST (1999 - 2013); former Secretary General of ST in Brazil (1999-2008); former Secretary of the Inter-American Theosophical Federation (1991). He is an international speaker, having lectured in more than 20 countries. He also has facilitated two sessions of The School of Wisdom, Adyar 1996 and 2011). He has been a Buddhist since 1995 and Bishop of the Liberal Catholic Church since 2008. He is also the author of The Science of Astrology and the Mysteries Schools and Co-author of The Wisdom-Tradition. He translated The Bhagavad-Gîtâ and At the Feet of the Master into Portuguese.
FACILITATOR: Mr Vic Hao Chin Jr
COURSE HELD: In July 2022POSTER: click to enlarge
An 8-session course on introductory theosophy, designed for people who not yet be familiar with theosophy. The topics covered would include an overview of theosophy, levels of human consciousness, life after death, reincarnation, karma, the existence of perfected human beings, the Path, and applied theosophy. Each session will be for two hours, covering lectures and discussions.
FACILITATOR
Vicente Hao Chin, Jr
is one of the world’s most distinguished Theosophists. Past president of the Theosophical Society in the Philippines and founder and chairman of the Golden Link School. He is the author of “Why Meditate?” and The Process of Self-Transformation: Mastery of the Self and Awakening of Our Higher Potentials. He also compiled, edited, and published the chronological edition of The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett and is editor of Theosophical Digest, published in the Philippines, and associate editor of Theosopedia: The Internet Theosophical Encyclopedia. This interview was conducted during his visit to the Olcott campus in February 2012.
FACILITATOR: Dr Sadananda Das
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Sanskrit is regarded as one of the most ancient and richest languages in the world. It is the treasure house of Wisdom. In order to understand ancient India, its literature, culture, traditions, philosophy, religions especially Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism and Indian spirituality, knowledge of Sanskrit is essential.
The six lectures that are organized here include the following topics:
1) a detailed Introduction to this language, its alphabets and pronunciation;
2) the relevance of Sanskrit studies in current time;
3) introduction to Vedic and classical Sanskrit literature;
4) Sanskrit as a divine and spiritual language, its beautiful poetry;
5) why should we learn Sanskrit and its beautiful literature; and
6) an introduction to Pratyabhijñāhṛdayam.
FACILITATOR
Dr Sadananda Das
Dr Sadanada Das after obtaining a traditional Shastri degree (B.A.) from Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi, received Masters and Ph. D. degrees from the Centre of Advanced Study in Sanskrit, University of Pune. From 1993 to 1996, he worked as a Junior Research fellow in Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts at Varanasi Branch. From 1997 to 2000 he worked as a Research Assistant and from 2000 till March 2005 as a Research Officer in Alice Boner Institute, Varanasi. He received the German Academic Exchange Service Fellowship and visited Tübingen University, Germany in connection with his research on the Atharvaveda in 1996.