Theos-Talk Archives (November 2004 Message tt00212)

Thank you Jerry, the syllabus would be hepfull for us and yes I would like a
copy of the fliers of the journal.
Thanks again
Ana
 





El 11/16/04 2:15 PM, "Jerry Hejka-Ekins" <jjhe@charter.net> escribió:

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> Hello Ana,
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> I'll be happy to send you a copy of the syllabus of one of our currently
> running classes: "The Origins and Development of Christianity," but I
> need first to clarify that it is not a study guide. Rather, it is sort
> of a contract students agree to when they begin the course. It is very
> much like any syllabus you might receive at the beginning of a semester
> if you were to take a course at a university in the U.S. This syllabus
> describes the course, what the participants will be doing, the books
> that we will be reading and discussing, and the particular subjects we
> will be covering week by week. It is six pages long. I offered it to
> anyone interested in order to demonstrate how Theosophy can be studied
> without being bound to the same century-old writings, under the same
> formats Lodges have been using for a hundred years. I realize that some
> may say that the course is not Theosophy at all, because HPB's or the
> Masters' writings are not used here. But I assure you that exactly the
> same material is covered, except in a more modern and currently relevant
> way.  
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> We also found that we had to publish our own journal, since most
> Theosophical magazines typically reprint articles which we already have
> access in their original printings, or publish original articles which
> seem to be more akin to new-age subjects than any contemporary
> expression of Theosophy. But since, the word Theosophy is rarely
> mentioned many would argue that the journal is not "Theosophical."
> Nevertheless, I assure you that it is very Theosophical. The articles
> are variously concern current information on subjects Blavatsky had
> covered a century before; historical subjects which are relevant to
> current events; Spirituality and Ethics in practical application;
> reviews on current publications and movies with Theosophical themes,
> summaries and commentary on current news items of Theosophical relevance
> etc. We also reprint in each issue rare and/or unobtainable articles
> journal, and our organization.
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> Other classes we are currently offering, are more familiar to students
> of Theosophy:
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> 1. The Mahatma Letters (We read and discuss the Letters to Sinnett, plus
> others by them, including some which have never been published. Meets
> twice monthly)
> 2. The Secret Doctrine Seminar (This is a day long activity. Members in
> turn prepare research on sections or certain subjects in the SD. Their
> presentations usually last from two to four hours. They not only cover
> HPB's points on the subject, but also do outside research and present
> current information. Meets quarterly)
> 3. Practical Spirituality (Currently we are exploring current books on
> meditation, from different traditions and points of view. Participants
> all have their own practices, so the participant's not only talk about
> what is in the book, but also of their own experiences on the subjects
> being considered. Meets twice monthly)
> 
> Let me know.
> 
> Thanks
> --j
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> Ana Lorena Howell wrote:
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>> El 11/13/04 1:11 PM, "Jerry Hejka-Ekins" <jjhe@charter.net> escribió:
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>>> Hello Barbara,
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>>> We find ourselves making the same comments about HPB's writings.
>>> Sometime we run into people who are into some new age thing and start
>>> telling us about the latest books, with great ideas they have never
>>> heard before. In almost every case, it is some simplified and distorted
>>> version of something that HPB had written about over a hundred years
>>> ago. There is nothing quite like her, and she seems to be the direct
>>> or indirect source for so many current ideas.
>>> 
>>> While we have study groups on Theosophical texts (e.g. Secret Doctrine,
>>> Mahatma Letters, Voice etc.), We also do classes where we explore
>>> subjects HPB covers by using current works. We have found that these
>>> studies tremendously expands, clarifies and brings a whole new relevance
>>> and currency to HPB's writings. We just finished a two year course on
>>> Kaballah, which started with the roots of Judaism in Egyptian,
>>> Babylonian and Canaanite religions. Currently we are doing a course on
>>> the roots and origins of Christianity. I'll be happy to email you
>>> and/or anyone interested a copy of our syllabus for this current class.
>>> 
>>> --j  
>>> 
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>> Dear Jerry.
>> A group of stundents of Theosophy are very interested in these guides for
>> the study of the kabalah and also about the roots of Christianity. We are a
>> long time students of Mahatma Letters and Secret Doctrine.
>> It will be very helpfull for us if you are so kind and send us a copy ofthe
>> syllabus.
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>> Tbnak you so much
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>> Fraternally
>> 
>> Ana L. Howell
>> TS Costa Rica
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