It is important to have a clear understanding of what Theosophy actually is…What is Theosophy? It literally means Divine Wisdom or Wisdom of the Gods. Radha Burnier, former International President (1980 – 2013) of the Theosophical Society (TS) stated: ‘Theosophy is not a kind of empty philosophy, or a new sect or religion, but has to do with learning about life and the realization of its beauty and its...
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While individual members of the Theosophical Society (TS) are often strongly involved in social issues, the TS itself is non-political. Moral and ethical dilemmas change over time, as scientific discoveries shed new light on human existence, the shift of cultural norms and evolving civilisation. Often, these seem to contradict ethics of the eternal wisdom, based on ageless spiritual research. Being non-judgemental, observations can be made, being mindful of the...
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Come and join us to celebrate the 100th birthday of the ITC in a weekend full of inspiring talks, music and dance and of course there will be cake! More information to follow soon....
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The World Federation of Young Theosophists is organizing a gathering aiming to bring together like minded people from all over the world during a few days, to work and inquire alongside each other with a spirit of brotherhood and cooperation, connecting and bonding during few days, while surrounded by the beautiful nature of the Centre. Come join us!...
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From the late 1940s to the late 1950s (when he died) Johan van der Stok was a great inspiration for the International Theosophical Centre in Naarden and for the Theosophical Society in the Netherlands. For years, all (ceremonial) groups working at the Centre have asked him to shine his light on their work. And he does, in all modesty, but with indescribable love and insight. He is present at...
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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. After earlier successful and much appreciated...
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In het voorjaar van 2024 kwam van Wim van de Laar (1961) bij uitgeverij Samsara Bronnen van Yoga uit, een nieuwe vertaling van en toelichting op de Yoga-Sutra’s van Patañjali, mét het commentaar van Vyasa, de Sankhya Karika van Ishvarakrishna, en de Bhagavad Gita. Het is voor het eerst dat deze teksten op deze manier met elkaar in verband worden gebracht. Bovendien is een deel ervan nooit eerder in...
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Kennismaking met Theosofie Seizoen 2024-2025 online via Zoom Doel van deze serie van 7 sessies is een breed overzicht te krijgen van wat theosofie is. Daarbij worden aanknopingspunten aangereikt voor studie en spirituele beoefening. Verder is er nadrukkelijk ruimte voor uitwisseling van ideeën. De bijeenkomsten vereisen geen voorkennis, wel een open en onderzoekende houding ten aanzien van nieuwe ideeën en de bereidheid de eigen ideeën of ervaringen met anderen...
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Kennismakingsdag 2024 Theosofie in de praktijk van het leven Deze kennismakingsdag is in het bijzonder bedoeld voor nieuwe leden van de Theosofische Vereniging en belangstellenden. Er is in het programma veel ruimte voor onderlinge uitwisseling. Theosofen zijn allemaal wel een beetje verschillend in hun opvatting van praktische theosofie. Omdat elk wezen zijn eigen ontwikkelingsgang heeft, kijkt iedereen vanuit verschillend perspectief. Hoe brengen theosofen hun ideeën over mens en wereld...
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