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SUMMARY:Retreat: Initiation with Kurt Leland
DESCRIPTION:Initiation is one of the most intriguing and mysterious subjects encountered among the teachings of the Theosophical Society\, suggesting that there are various steps and stages by which to gauge our spiritual development. Yet\, historically\, such teachings have been among the most likely to be misunderstood and misused and the least likely to affect our daily lives in any practical or recognizable way. \nAfter earlier successful and much appreciated seminars by Kurt Leland on our Centre\, Kurt suggested to us to discover and discuss the subject of initiation in a 4-day programme. We are happy to organise this with him. \nIn the morning programs\, we will examine the subject of Initiation from several perspectives. First\, we will probe the term itself\, looking into its various uses and meanings to come up with a working definition. Next\, we will examine the subject of “Initiation Then\,” covering the teachings presented in the Mahatma Letters and the writings of H. P. Blavatsky\, as well as those of Annie Besant (The Masters) and Charles W. Leadbeater (The Masters and the Path). \nIn “Two Paths or Three?\,” we will investigate the frequently described “Path of the Mystic” and “Path of the Occultist” and probe the question of whether there might be a third path. It seems that Mystics are drawn to develop the Will (Atman) and Omniscience; Empaths to develop the Heart (Buddhi) and Omnipresence; and Seers or Occultists to develop the Mind (Manas) and Omniscience. \n“Initiation Now” will discuss ways to make Theosophical teachings on Initiation relevant to our daily lives by cultivating what Besant called “The Mind of the Master.” \nIn the afternoon\, we will participate in workshop/discussions designed to make practical the theories of Initiation presented each morning: “A Basic Spiritual Practice\,” “The Three Ladders; Powers and Laws\, Beings and Needs\, Bodies and Planes\,” and “The Dedicated Life: Discovering Our Personal Path toward ‘The Mind of the Master.’” On the final day\, we will learn a more advanced spiritual practice that can support us in living in a spiritually dedicated life: “The Temple of Serenity.” \nThis is an experiential program\, involving periods of discussion\, questions and answer\, and meditation. On two of the evenings\, there will be a special program entitled “In the Twilight\,” whose purpose is to create a safe space for building community through sharing our inner lives\, experiences on our personal spiritual paths\, whether mystical\, empathic\, visionary\, or otherwise. On the final evening\, we will delve into the story and music of Wagner’s opera\, Parsifal\, as a drama of Initiation. This presentation will be based on a beautiful set of magic lantern slides from 1912 discovered in the archives of the Theosophical Society in America. \nLet it be clear that this program focuses on Theosophical teachings about Initiation as a means of self-exploration and development; no ceremonies will be conducted and no Initiations conferred. \n\nKurt Leland\npublished nine books on subjects such as astral projection\, the afterlife\, the chakras\, and the spiritual effects of composing\, performing\, and listening to music. He is now working on a book about living and working with nature spirits and devas (angels). \nProgram\n \nThursday 5 December\n16.00 – arrival\n18.00 – dinner\n20.00 – brief orientation\n \nFriday 6 December\n8.00 – meditation\n8.30 – breakfast\n9.30 – welcome day visitors and coffee\n10.00 – Introduction; ‘Initiation Then’\n12.30 – lunch\n14.00 – A Basic Spiritual Practice for Daily Living\n18.00 – dinner\n20.00 – Sharing the Inner Life: A Prelude to ‘In the Twilight’ \nSaturday 7 December\n8.00 – meditation\n8.30 – breakfast\n9.30 – welcome day visitors and coffee\n10.00 – Introduction; Tho Paths or Three?\n12.30 – lunch\n14.00 – The Three ladders: Powers and Laws\, Beings and Needs\, Bodies and Planes\n18.00 – dinner\n20.00 – In the Twilight\n \nSunday 8 December\n8.00 – meditation\n8.30 – breakfast\n9.30 – welcome day visitors and coffee\n10.00 – Introduction; ‘Initiation Now’\n12.30 – lunch\n14.00 – The Dedicated Life: Discovering Our Personal Path toward ‘The Mind of the Master’\n18.00 – dinner\n20.00 – Wagner’s Parsifal as a Drama of Initiation \nMonday 9 December\n8.00 – meditation\n8.30 – breakfast\n9.30 – welcome day visitors and coffee\n10.00 – The Temple of Serenity\n12.30 – lunch\n14.00 – departure \nMission of the Theosophical Society\nTo serve humanity by cultivating an ever-deepening understanding and realization of the Ageless Wisdom\, spiritual self-transformation\, and the Unity of all Life. \nMission of the ITC Naarden\nTo serve humanity as a spiritual study and retreat centre\, inviting people to work on the process of inner transformation. \nAny stay at the Centre is meant to promote quietness of mind\, peace\, and a harmonious life. Therefore\, only vegetarian meals and non-alcoholic beverages are consumed\, while smoking or using drugs on the estate is not allowed. \n \nParticipation\nAlthough the teachings presented in this workshop are based on those of the Theosophical Society (Adyar)\, participants from all spiritual paths are welcome. \nRegistration and Payment\nRegistration can be done through the link to the registration form: https://forms.gle/tujAbmFjZo27nyC49. The link gives all information about lodging facilities\, meals\, costs and payments.
URL:https://www.itcnaarden.org/event/retreat-on-initiation-with-kurt-leland/
LOCATION:Besant Hall\, Meentweg 9\, Naarden\, Noord-Holland\, 1411 GR\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240919T170000
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SUMMARY:The Four Great Vows of Boddhisattva - Meditation and Silent Retreat with Trân-Thi-Kim-Diêu
DESCRIPTION:THE FOUR GREAT VOWS OF BODHISATTVA\n1 – Sentient beings\, without number\, I vow to help and save them all.\n2 – Afflictions\, limitless\, I vow to eliminate them all.\n3 – Doctrines\, innumerable\, I vow to study them all.\n4 – Buddha’s dharma\, supreme\, I vow to realize it completely. \nAs various successive crises have shaken human confidence in the future\, it is undeniable that consciousness is evolving towards a higher stage. The cybernetic revolution\, which has helped us to move spectacularly beyond the linear functioning of the human mind\, reveals another\, quieter\, less visible but equally well-established revolution: the ethical revolution. \nIndeed\, all over the planet\, humans are increasingly awakening to empathy and compassion. While the world population continues to be carnivorous\, enormous efforts are in movement to save animal species from the killing perpetrated by insensitive humans. \nAs part of the evolutionary impulse\, empathy grows in the human species. This inevitable development leads the most sensitive humans towards an awareness of universal suffering. This empathy is like a deep wave\, born from the bottom of the ocean of compassion. It grows steadily\, surreptitiously\, until it sweeps away everything that prevents humans from being truly human. \nAs we try to navigate our way through these challenging times\, we are following the words of the Ancients\, who taught us that the occultist is the one who learns to recognize the right moment to act. It is in this spirit that the retreat takes place as an opportunity to reinforce this wave of benevolence and bring it to its real aim\, which is to lead human consciousness to the heights of the mind\, and beyond\, at the edge of the realization of the Oneness of Life. There the transcended mind becomes the true servant of intelligence. \nBy applying the Great Bodhisattva Vows in daily life\, practitioners will help this wave of benevolence to fill their hearts and minds. \nTrân-Thi-Kim-Diêu\nPostgraduate degree at the University of Montpellier (France) in Pharmaceutical Engineering\, trained in human psychology with applied astrology to serve as a counsellor in life orientation.\nKim-Diêu is currently General Secretary of the French Section of the Theosophical Society (Adyar)\, Vice-President of the Council of the European Federation of Theosophical Society (EFTS)\, and a former chair of the ITC Naarden Council). \nKim-Diêu gives lectures\, courses and seminars\, and coordinates spiritual silent retreats on the Ageless Wisdom in different countries\, illustrating that the spiritual life cannot be separated from daily ethical life and meditation. She has directed several Schools of Wisdom sessions at Adyar and ITC (Naarden) as well as seminars and retreats at ITC (Naarden) together with courses at Krotona. \nDaily Programme\n\nWednesday 18 September\n17.00 Reception of participants\n18.30 Dinner\n20.00 Opening\, beginning of silence \nThursday 19 September\n08.00 Meditation\n09.00 Breakfast\n10.00 Talk: Presentation of the Great Vows. Terminology to be clarified\n11.00 Break\n11.30 Q&A session\n13.00 Lunch\n15.00 Practice\n16.00 Break\n16.30 Meditative enquiry\n17.30 Practice\n18.30 Dinner\nSilent night \nFriday 20 and Saturday 21 same programme. Sunday 22: closing before lunch (followed by lunch at 13.00).\nFriday talk: The Bodhisattva Vows (I)\nSaturday talk: The Bodhisattva Vows (II)\nSunday talk: When can Bodhisattva vows be taken? \nBetween sessions and during meals we will be in SILENCE \nMission of the ITC\nIs to serve humanity as a spiritual study and retreat centre\, inviting people to work on the process of inner transformation. \nAny stay at the Centre is meant to promote quietness of mind\, peace\, and a harmonious life. Therefore\, smoking or using drugs on the estate is not allowed; furthermore\, only vegetarian meals and non-alcoholic beverages may be consumed. \nMission Theosophical Society\nTo serve humanity by cultivating an ever-deepening understanding and realization of the Ageless Wisdom\, spiritual self-transformation\, and the Unity of all Life. \nRegistration and payments\nRegistration can be done through the following link: https://forms.gle/uB2YfHhVJ9sq8rAV8\nThe link gives all information about lodging facilities\, meals\, costs and payments.\n\nVenue: Meentweg 9\, 1411 GR\, Naarden. Crystal Hall\, +31 (0)35 541 71 18.\nFor those who come to ITC for the first time\, it is advised to download the route description and map as TomTom leads to the wrong place.
URL:https://www.itcnaarden.org/event/retreat-with-kim-dieu/
LOCATION:Crystal Hall\, Meentweg 9\, Naarden\, 1411 GR\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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SUMMARY:Retreat: The Art of Self-Inquiry
DESCRIPTION:In the spirit of J. Krishnamurti’s profound teachings on self-knowledge and inner transformation\, the Vereniging Leerproject (Learning project Association) & School For Self Inquiry invite you to a sanctuary of gentle exploration and compassionate learning in Netherlands. It is important to understand that a retreat of this kind is a sacred space not intended for debates\, arguments or asserting any particular ideology\, strong opinions or ideals. The intention is not to further fill our minds with the knowledge of the teachings but gently\, slowly\, and affectionately explore the questions arising from the depths of our being. \nThe retreat will explore the art of self-inquiry and its role in living a more harmonious\, peaceful and compassionate life. The daily program will consist of Meditative & Transformative Self-inquiry\, insightful dialogues\, silent contemplation\, meditative walks in nature and two inspiring video talks of J. Krishnamurti. \nThe retreat will begin on Friday 12 April at 10 am and finish on 14 April with lunch. Participants will stay in Crystal House (single and some double rooms)\, or in one of the three cabins on the ITC grounds near the Meditation Garden. The group meetings take place in Crystal Hall. Breakfast\, lunch and dinner will take place in the Lotus living room. All meals are vegetarian. \nPreliminary Program \nFriday\, 12 April 2024\nFrom 9.30 a.m. arrival participants\n11.00 Morning talk\, video by Krishnamurti: The art of listening\, seeing\, learning and living\nAfternoon: Introduction School for Self-Inquiry \nSaturday\, 13 April 2024\nThroughout the day\, the School for Self-Inquiry will be a Learning School\, where\nparticipants will explore together what it means to be a compassionate\, responsible and\nfree human being in the critical times in which we live.\nFor more details: http://www.schoolforselfinquiry.org \nSunday\, 14 April 2024\n10.00 Morning talk\, video by Krishnamurti: When you are a light to yourself\, you are a light to the world.\nAfter the speech\, plenary session with all participants. \nAs seats are limited\, please fill in the form at the bottom of the page\, if you wish to join this retreat: https://www.schoolforselfinquiry.org/naarden_retreat.html or email directly to secretariaat@verenigingleerproject.nl. \nFor more information contact: Peter Jonkers en Martijn van der Wal via e-mail: hzz.pj@xs4all.nl of secretariaat@verenigingleerproject.nl
URL:https://www.itcnaarden.org/event/the-art-of-self-inquiry-retreat/
LOCATION:Crystal Hall\, Meentweg 9\, Naarden\, 1411 GR\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Powers in Humankind\, Trân-Thi-Kim-Diêu
DESCRIPTION:Trân-Thi-Kim-Diêu earned a post-graduate degree from Montpellier University (France) in Pharmaceutical Engineering whereas she was working in the area of foam\, then on homeopathy related with biochronology. \nShe trained herself on human psychology with applied astrology\, amounting to counselling in life orientation. Currently chairperson of the Council of the European Federation of the Theosophical Society (EFTS)\, Kim-Diêu is former chairperson of the Naarden ITC Council and former General Secretary of the French Section of the Theosophical Society (Adyar). \nShe gives lectures\, courses\, and seminars\, and coordinates spiritual silent retreats on the Ageless Wisdom in a great number of countries\, showing that spiritual life cannot be separated from ethical daily living and meditation. She has conducted several “Schools of the Wisdom” and retreats at the ITC. \nThe retreat is a follow-up of the talk by Kim-Diêu on June 19\, 2022\, on Spiritual Powers Latent in Humankind: What Spiritual Powers are there? How can they be activated? given at the International Symposium Exloring the Powers in Humankind. \nDuring the retreat\, a series of important questions will be explored to set the mind in motion towards spiritual growth: \nWhat is a human being?\nWhat is evolution in the theosophical perspective?\nWhat is the Universe? (Its manifested ‘side’\, the ‘other side’\, and its real structure).\nWhat is ‘matter’ and what is ‘space-time’?\nWhat is the relationship between the Universe and a human being?\nWhat are the powers latent in a human being? \nIn addition to exploring these questions\, there will be sessions of seated and walking meditation. \n20 June\n8.30 Breakfast\n9.30 Opening and Meditation\n10.00 Talk: Evolution: To realise the dharma of a human being\n11.00 Coffee break\n11.30 Practice\n12.30 Lunch\n14.00 Inquiry session (Q&A)\n15.00 Practice\n16.00 Tea break\n17.00 Practice\n18.00 Dinner\n20.00 Short meditation before bedtime \n21 June\n8.30 Breakfast\n9.30 Meditation\n10.00 Talk: To discriminate true Occultism from occult arts\n11.00 Coffee break\n11.30 Practice\n12.30 Lunch\n14.00 Inquiry session (Q&A)\n15.00 Practice\n16.00 Tea break\n17.00 Practice\n18.00 Dinner\n20.00 Short meditation before bedtime \n22 June\n8.30 Breakfast\n9.30 Meditation\n10.00 Talk: The Powers of the Mind: To move beyond duality\n11.00 Coffee break\n11.30 Practice\n12.00 Closing \nDownload the PDF here: Spiritual Powers in Humankind \nLodging & Registration\nFor information on lodging and registration please download the Registration form here.\nPlease send the registration form to: activities@itc-naarden.org\nFor information call: +31 35 5417118
URL:https://www.itcnaarden.org/event/spiritual-powers-in-humankind-tran-thi-kim-dieu/
LOCATION:Besant Hall\, Meentweg 9\, Naarden\, Noord-Holland\, 1411 GR\, Netherlands
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