Theos-Talk Archives (June 2005 Message tt00412)

June 18 2005

Dear Friends:


I subjoin a copy of the U L T Day Letter for 2005.

It gives a general report of work and activity during the past year.

Below that some useful Internet links are offered.

Best wishes,

Dallas
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THE UNITED LODGE OF THEOSOPHISTS
             245 West 33rd Street,
         	Los Angeles,  Calif. 90007
  
June 21–25, 2005

	
Dear Associates and Friends:

 
The small nucleus of students who joined together in 1909 as The
United Lodge of Theosophists communicated almost daily as they created ways
to further the Theosophical Movement. As these efforts took root and
expanded worldwide, the growing need for “intercommunication and
intercommunion” on a broader basis led to the suggestion in 1931 that
workers everywhere come together annually to “refresh their memories, renew
their mutual ties, reaffirm their solidarity, (and) commemorate by renewed
activity all that is contained in the U.L.T. Declaration.” 
 
Of note is the fact that while the 1931 letter to all Associates -
the first “U.L.T. Day Letter” – included the program to be used in Los
Angeles, it was sent “either for use as it is, or as suggestive of a similar
Program…” For:
       
“From the beginning U.L.T. has eschewed all semblance of authority,
all forms of organization, placing its whole reliance on the Declaration
of the Lodge, on the self-induced and self-devised efforts of the Associates
to make that Declaration a living bond of union among them, wherever and
however situated.”
             
These annual Letters, conveying 74 years of extraordinary interplay
between the challenge of world history in Kali Yuga and the self-correcting
organism that is U.L.T., contain multiple examples of the fleeting nature of
“persons, places, and things.” Yet, the deep commitment to the work ofH.
P. Blavatsky and William Q. Judge remains at the heart’s core. Through war,
upheaval, and unimaginable social change, the tone of the 1940 Letter,
written at the beginning of World War II, still rings true: “The messageof
‘U.L.T. Day’ to Lodges and Members is one of sympathy for all who suffer, of
courage to all those who carry on, of spiritual support to those who, under
whatever condition, hold first the Cause of Universal Brotherhood.”
 
How then, do we create and maintain “a living bond of union” and
effective methods of study and promulgation, given the challenges of history
and the demands of daily life? Each individual student at some point
“surveys the scene” and hears the moral call to act for the welfare of
humanity – a “humanity” that becomes not a faceless abstraction, but “each
and every one.” Consideration of the “self-induced and self-devised
efforts” called for in each circumstance develops discernment. The mandate
of universal brotherhood supports action. As the physical, psychic, kamic,
and lower manasic karmic cycles run their course, concentration on the
noetic path provides both “fertilizer and seed” for the living organism
known as U.L.T. A sampling of activities from various Lodges and Associates
this year shows that the needs of humanity and the dharma of the current era
still nurture this noetic principle.
 
The Paris U.L.T. reports that an important part of their time and
effort is devoted to support of their Web Site, which has the wide potential
of reaching French speakers in Europe, Africa, and Canada. An average of
350 daily contacts on the Internet results in a flow of activities such as
e-mail inquiries about the Movement and the teachings, book sales, and
registration for the Correspondence Course. In addition, posting of the
current program brings newcomers to the Paris meetings: “Had there been some
initial reluctance on the part of some Theosophists to use the Internet,
this means has now clearly proven to be an effective way of linking with
inquirers, ‘wherever and however situated.’” And, in an effort to stay tuned
with “the mind and heart of mankind,” topics for the lecture program from
time to time feature subjects “that specifically deal with social or ethical
issues currently debated, to bring the Theosophic light to bear on such
subjects.”
 
The use of technology to serve is repeated in the Phoenix U.L.T.,
where students not able to attend may concurrently engage in the regular
class in Universal Theosophy and The Secret Doctrine through the computer.
As the meeting is seen and heard directly, ideas and questions can be
inserted via text messaging, the latter then being read to the class and
responded to immediately. The scope provided by this is great: one on-line
participant lives nearby but cannot be at the Lodge “because of her
responsibility as care-giver for three adults who are mentally and
physically challenged.” Others participate from afar, including India.
(“Our 7:00 PM meeting on Sunday is 8:00 AM Monday in India.”) In addition,
the Phoenix website, www.phx-ult-lodge.org/, offers Theosophic texts, with a
CD of the material also available by request.
 
The development of new programs and methods invigorates in several
ways. In Philadelphia, the Lodge is “in the second year of having a Friday
night study class once a month, from October through June, using the theme
of the study of comparative religions and philosophies.” Just as the
audience is eager to have the fruit of the efforts of the two students who
present the material; the students who do the work feel richer for the
efforts made as they look into areas “they would perhaps not have studied
otherwise.” The monthly newsletter Theosophical Independence, in its fourth
year of publication, benefits “both the team of students who produce it, and
other Lodges…”  

Similarly, The Aquarian Theosophist, published individually,
energizes with printing lesser-known H.P.B. and WQJ articles, as well as
drawing attention to cutting-edge scientific discoveries and issues in the
Movement world-wide.   
 
Innovative use of texts also is effective. A new class at Los
Angeles involves both newcomers and older students by blending The Ocean,
Answers to Questions and Point out the Way. A study class in Antwerp on The
Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, as well as one at the New York City U.L.T.
on “The Grand Inquisitor” portion of The Brothers Karamazov, give new
perspectives.  
 
A reminder of how the organic growth of efforts for Theosophy takes
place –and some of the struggles – comes from the Study Group in Tarentaise,
France. “Wishing to offer free and open public meetings in order to make
Theosophy known – a priceless treasure we wanted to share – after many
difficulties we met a generous person who lent us his little coffee shop
every Monday afternoon.” Three years later, an active study class and
lending library are in operation: “So far, the audience is limited, but we
keep hoping, as our posters – offered by the Paris U.L.T. – are no longer
systematically torn, showing a sign of initial and gradual change of
mindset.”
 
These students note that their comments are “an occasion for us
first to thank the Paris U.L.T. and the essential support they provide us,
with its Correspondence Course which got us to know Theosophy, and the
invaluable help also in the possibility of borrowing cassettes on lectures
and study classes; we would also like to thank all the Theosophists
worldwide and of all epochs, as it is thanks to the work of everyone, at all
levels, that new groups will be able to come to light here and there and
become true living and active centers of force.” 
 
The foundation provided by earlier work, gratitude for the “generous
efforts” of past students, and the chance to meet current needs also is seen
in the Dijon, France U.L.T. An earlier Study Group developed an on-going
program of weekly talks on Theosophy, with other activities aimed at a wider
audience, such as radio interviews and seminars. Now, a study class is held
once a week at the Lodge, after 2 hours of ‘open doors’ for inquiry, with a
larger audience reached at a monthly talk given elsewhere. Afterwards, all
are invited to stay for another half-hour when more personal queries and
questions on the Movement and U.L.T. may be raised. “This informal meeting
has proved by its success over the few years of its existence to meet a need
of the general audience.”
 
The London, Ontario, Canada U.L.T. reflects on the fact that weekly
meetings around the world are a conscious effort to do the work of impacting
“every atom in this solar system…so that matter itself will have been
refined.” Just as political revolutions can be nonviolent, each student can
“with the power of renunciation impress the cycle with intention and
awareness.”  
      
While noting that “the DECLARATION continues to amaze us at what it
is capable of bringing to the mind and heart of the meetings,” a further
note deepens the view: “In our work at the Lodge we reach a point where the
ideas become our own through checking and verifying through the application
in our life…It is from our own effort and work that the mind and heart are
so prepared to express the great ideas that are contained in each one of
us.” This can only be done if the “SELF of All is not suppressed by
external rules and regulations, but is felt from within each and all.” 
 
And, from Mumbai, India, the positive view that “our work goes on
with renewed energy, sincerity and devotion” reminds that while externals
may change with the cycles, the effort “to be a part of the nucleus of
Universal Brotherhood, to which the U.L.T. is dedicated,” continues.  
      
With fraternal greetings,

	

THE UNITED LODGE OF THEOSOPHISTS


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UNITED LODGE OF THEOSOPHISTS 

DECLARATION: 

The policy of this Lodge is independent devotion to the cause of Theosophy,
without professing attachment to any Theosophical organization. It is loyal
to the great Founders of the Theosophical Movement, but does not concern
itself with dissensions or differences of individual opinion. 

The work it has on hand and the end it keeps in view are too absorbing and
too lofty to leave it the time or inclination to take part in side issues.
That work and that end is the dissemination of the Fundamental Principles of
the Philosophy of Theosophy, and the exemplification in practice of those
principles, through a truer realization of the SELF; a profounder conviction
of Universal Brotherhood. 

It holds that the unassailable basis for union among Theosophists, wherever
and however situated, is "similarity of aim, purpose and teaching," and
therefore has neither Constitution, By-Laws nor Officers, the sole bond
between its Associates being that basis. And it aims to disseminate this
idea among Theosophists in the furtherance of Unity. 

It regards as Theosophists all who are engaged in the true service of
Humanity, without distinction of race, creed, sex, condition or
organization, and 

It welcomes to its Association all those who are in accord with its declared
purposes and who desire to fit themselves, by study and otherwise, to be the
better able to help and teach others. 

"The true Theosophist belongs to no cult or sect, yet belongs to each and
all." 

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The following is the form signed by Associates of the United Lodge
of Theosophists: 

Being in sympathy with the purposes of this Lodge, as set forth in its
"Declaration," I hereby record my desire to be enrolled as an Associate, it
being understood that such association calls for no obligation on my part,
other than that which 1, myself, determine. 



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U L T WEB-SITES
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BANGALORE, ULT India www.ultindia.org


CHENNAI, (Madras) ULT, India www.ultindia.org


LONDON, ULT U.K. www.ultlon.freeserve.co.uk


LOS ANGELES, ULT USA www.ult-la.org AND www.ULT.org
www.theosophycompany.org

(Original Theosophical texts reprinted)

       
Study Groups nearby
        
Malibu Study Group	
Long Beach		
        

MALMO U L T, Sweden www.teosofiskakompaniet.net

(B. P. Wadia Articles reprinted, etc )



MUMBAI (Bombay), ULT, India, www.ultindia.org

(Original Theosophical texts reprinted in English)



NEW YORK, UNITED LODGE OF THEOSOPHISTS		

www.geocities.com/theosophycircle/
www.Theosophynyc.org
www.ultnyc.org


PARIS ULT (In French)	www..theosophie.asso.fr

STUDY GROUPS nearby

Brest Study Group
Dijon Study Group
Douala Study Group
Jacmel Study Group
Tarentaise Study Group


PHILADELPHIA UNITED LODGE OF THEOSOPHISTS	

e-mail ultin-phila@aol.com



PHOENIX ULT www.phx-ult-lodge.org/

Books "on line" (can be downloaded)

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS AT AN INFORMAL 
"OCEAN " CLASS (R C)
BHAGAVAD GITA (Judge)  
BHAGAVAD GITA, NOTES ON (Judge)
DHAMMAPADA, Buddha (BPW)
ECHOES FROM THE ORIENT (Judge
EPITOME OF THEOSOPHY (Judge)
ETERNAL VERITIES (Robert Crosbie)
FIVE YEARS OF THEOSOPHY (HPB & others)
FORUM ANSWERS (Judge)
FRIENDLY PHILOSOPHER (Robert Crosbie)
ISIS UNVEILED ( HPB)
KEY TO THEOSOPHY (HPB) & GLOS (H P B)
LETTERS THAT HAVE HELPED ME ( Judge )
LIGHT OF ASIA (Sir Edwin Arnold)   
LIGHT ON THE PATH (Mabel Collins)
MODERN PANARION (HPB) 
OCEAN OF THEOSOPHY (Judge)
PATANJALI'S YOGA SUTRAS (Judge)
POINT OUT THE WAY [Answers to Questions 
at an "Ocean" Class (J G)
SECRET DOCTRINE (HPB)
SUBJECTS FOR DISCUSSION (Judge)
THEOSOPHICAL ARTICLES & NOTES (HPB) 
THEOSOPHICAL GLOSSARY (HPB)
THEOSOPHICAL MOVEMENT (1875 950) History
THROUGH THE GATES OF GOLD (Mabel Collins)
TRANSA OF THE BLAVATSKY LODGE.( H P B )
U L T ITS MISSION AND ITS FUTURE
UNIVERSAL THEOSOPHY (R C )
UPANISHADS AND THE TAO TE KING
VOICE OF THE SILENCE (HPB)



SAN FRANCISCO U L T ULTinSF@wbtv.net



SARASOTA U L T www.theosophyusa.com



THEOSOPHY COMPANY www.theosophycompany.org
www.ult-la.org

(Photographic and verbatim original Theos. Texts)
(Available in printed form.)
       
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS AT AN 
INFORMAL "OCEAN " CLASS (R C)
BHAGAVAD GITA (Judge)  
BHAGAVAD GITA, NOTES ON (Judge)
DHAMMAPADA ( Footfalls of the Law ) (Buddha)
ECHOES FROM THE ORIENT (Judge
EPITOME OF THEOSOPHY (Judge)
ETERNAL VERITIES (Robert Crosbie)
FIVE YEARS OF THEOSOPHY
FORUM ANSWERS (Judge)
FRIENDLY PHILOSOPHER (Robert Crosbie)
H P B ARTICLES ( 3 Vols. )
ISIS UNVEILED ( H P B )
KEY TO THEOSOPHY (HPB)
LETTERS THAT HAVE HELPED ME ( W Q J )
LIGHT OF ASIA (Gautama Buddha)
LIGHT ON THE PATH (Mabel Collins)
MODERN PANARION ( H P B )
SECRET DOCTRINE ( H P B )
TELL-TALE PICTURE GALLERY -- H P B and W Q J
THEOSOPHICAL FORUM -- ANSWERS BY ( W Q J )
THEOSOPHICAL MOVEMENT ( 1875 - 1950) History
THROUGH THE GATES OF GOLD (Mabel Collins)
TRANSAOF THE BLAVATSKY LODGE ( H P B )
U L T ITS MISSION AND ITS FUTURE
UNIVERSAL THEOSOPHY (R C )
UPANISHADS AND THE TAO TE KING
VOICE OF THE SILENCE ( H P B )
W Q J ARTICLES ( 2 Vols. )

            

WASHINGTON, D. C. www.ultdc.org

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OTHER SOURCES AND LINKS:

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AQUARIAN THEOSOPHIST ultinla@juno.net 
[ Monthly magazine, Email, free ]



BLAVATSKY NET	www.http://www.blavatsky.net

[ Original Texts and Articles available for reading and
downloading Links - Monthly News-letter ]
	


BLAVATSKY_STUDY blavatsky_study@egroups.com

[ Discussion and E-mail exchange ]



CONCORD GROVE PRESS www.theosophy.org/home.htm

[ U L T Santa Barbara, VIDYA magazine and
Articles by B P Wadia and others on Theosophy )



PHOENIX ULT www.phx-ult-lodge.org/

[ "On-line" reprints, of Theosophical texts – see above ]



RUDY'S PAGE www.teosofia.com/ 
[Magazine reprinted, free on line: 
THEOSOPHICAL MOVEMENT , Bombay, monthly ]



THEOSOPHICAL MOVEMENT (Magazine)	www.ultindia.org
[Reprinted at RUDY’S PAGE – SEE ABOVE]



THEOSOPHY Magazine	www.theosophycompany.org 
www.ult-la.org 
[Quarterly -- Links at blavatsky.net ]



THEOS-TALK Theos-Talk@yahoogroups.com
(Discussion exchange group - E-mail)



THEOS-WORLD	Theos-World@yahoogroups.com
[ Monthly Magazine, E-mail only, free]



THEOSOPHY COMPANY, theosophy.company.org 
Los Angeles www.ult-la.org

[ THEOSOPHY Magazine, quarterly ] and
[Original Theosophical texts Mme. Blavatsky, W Q Judge ]


THEOSOPHY DISCOVERY CIRCLE	www.geocities.com/theosophycircle
[ Study and Discussion, New York City]



THEOSOPHY LIBRARY ON LINE	www.theosophy.org/home.htm
[ U L T Santa Barbara, Concord Grove Press)



THEOSOPHY Magazine	www.theosophycompany.org/editors
[ THEOSOPHY Magazine, Quarterly, Los Angeles ]
	

		
THEOSOPHY WORLD Theos-World@yahoogroups.com
[ Monthly Magazine, E-mail only]



VIDYA Magazine (quarterly) www.theosophy.org/home.htm
[Quarterly magazine ]

	
WISDOM WORLD www.wisdomworld.org/setting.html
[Reprints from THEOSOPHY Magazine - many topics
and subjects covered. Index available.]


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THEOSOPHICAL TEXTS ON-LINE
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PHOENIX ULT www.phx-ult-lodge.org/

[ "On-line" free reprints, of Theosophical texts – see above ]



UNITED LODGE OF THEOSOPHISTS in L A
Original Texts	
www.theosophycompany.org
www.ult-la.org
www.blavatsky.net   
	
BLAVATSKY NET www.blavatsky.net 

[ Access to all original Theosophical Literature on line]
	
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ASSOCIATED SOURCES
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BLAVATSKY ARCHIVES www.blavatskyarchives.com/



BLAVATSKY FOUNDATION www.azstarnet.com/blafon



BLAVATSKY ONLINE READING ROOM
www.blavatsky.net/Caldwell/index.htm


BLAVATSKY TRUST (U K) www.blavatskytrust.org



CONCORD GROVE PRESS www.theosophy.org/home.htm

(B P Wadia articles reprinted, VIDYA Magazine, Santa Barbara)



EXPLORING THEOSOPHY
 
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/dp5


FOHAT Magazine E-mail: fohat@telusplanet.net



IN THE LIGHT OF THEOSOPHY
www.blavatsky.net/ezine/light/inthelight.htm


MODERN THEOSOPHY     
www.geocitieskatinkaHasselink/other/other.htm


SPANISH LANGUAGE
www2.widbey.net/Theosophical Literature/espagnol.htm
www.Teosofia.com/PT.html
  
E-mail:
pregunta@theosophycompany.org
www.teosofia.com/ 


T S ONLINE LIBRARY
www.theosophical.org/resources/library/webcat/index.html


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