Theos-Talk Archives (February 1999 Message tt00123)

In a message dated 2/24/99 10:04:10 PM, Frank wrote:

<<Now, what are the facts? If the ES of Pasadena is not labeled as "ES" but as

"privately study group", then comes the question to my mind if and why this

policy is better for students than the old. >>

Frank, I do *not* believe there is a "private study group" in the Pasadena-
based Theosophical Society.  

But *IF* there were, I still don't think it's any one's business, especially
for purely historical reasons.  The Theosophical Society shouldn't exist for
historical purposes, but for spiritual ones.  Thus, only a spiritual motive
for joining esoteric study could be justified.

Besides which, don't people have a right to associate how and where they will?
In America freedom of assembly is a fundamental right of all citizens.  I am
not a member of Pasadena's T.S., I don't claim to know their inner workings,
nor would it be any of my business.  But if they had or have private study,
it's their right, good for them.  I wish them well.

<<Today a student seems not to have a right to know of the existence of such a

"private" group or were he can go.>>

If there are any private study groups, I suspect that they would welcome new
members!  Otherwise they would die out, right?  If anyone has the spiritual
drive to join a private study group or "esoteric section," why not write to
the appropriate organization, ask if there is any esoteric study, and how one
might apply?  I would be most curious to learn what would happen if one did
this.  I may try it myself.  Unfortunately, the only addresses I have are
those of the big three theosophic associations: Adyar, Pasadena and ULT.  So I
guess one should apply there...


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