Rukmini Devi Arundale: An Inspirational Life
We are now celebrating the centenary of our beautiful Naarden Centre, its glorious natural terrain and all the wonderful people who have shaped and cared for it – with a deep feeling of appreciation and gratitude. Someone who has left an indelible mark on this sacred place is Rukmini Devi Arundale. She was Head of the Centre for 52 years, from 1934 until her death in 1986. Being an...
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The Mystery of Evil
One of the great concerns people have today are the ongoing wars in several places in the world, the increasing discrimination, division, distrust, hatred et cetera. In short: evil. These concerns are often expressed in questions like: Nobody wants war. Why does the law of the wild take the upper hand so easily? What is the origin of evil? Why does God, who in essence is love, who is...
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The Spiritual Path
Every new journey starts with the first step. This requires a suitable map to avoid getting lost. Entering the spiritual path is no exception. This article introduces a range of related issues for consideration, inspiring the reader to enter, or take further steps. The spiritual path is an individual one Throughout the ages there have been many who have not been satisfied by traditional exoteric explanations, accompanied by sincere...
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Practical Theosophy: an Introduction
A yogi met with his guru: “Master, after many years of hard practices I am finally able to walk on the surface of water, to cross the river”. Said the guru: “What a waste. I rather spend a few coins to pay for a ferry and use my energy for real spiritual development”. Theosophy is practical in everyday lifeIt is sometimes noted that theosophy is not practical, in comparison...
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