Theos-Talk Archives (July 2006 Message tt00422)

Dear Dallas, 

Thanks. 

The ULT Declaration, first issue in 1909,  is, to me, a revolutionary document, opening a new path in pedagogical terms, although it is absolutely following the Mahatmas' principle of autonomy of each Learner. 

The fact that the ULT is not a corporation or centralized bureaucracy, but a web of independent students with no money/power  concerns, is something which takes time for anyone to understand.  Such a difficulty is strenghtened by the fact that the ULT does not seek publicity and is "widely unknown" precisely because of this. 

Of course, the Pasadena TS and the Edmonton TS are also of great importance to the movement, as many initiatives taken by members of the Adyar TS and independent efforts like the one led by Richard Robb (Wizards Bookshelf).  

The strength of the movement is inits diversity. 

Best regards,   Carlos Cardoso Aveline 

 


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Data:Thu, 20 Jul 2006 07:41:22 -0700

Assunto:Theos-World "THE TRUE THEOSOPHIST BELONGS TO NO CULT OR SECT, YET BELONGS TO EACH AND ALL

> 7/20/2006 5:57 AM
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> Rudy
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> You read it in the DECLARATION OF THE U  L  T
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> Study it very carefully as it helps all.
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> Love and best wishes,
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> Dal  
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> UNITED LODGE OF THEOSOPHISTS 
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> DECLARATION: 
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> 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. 
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> 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. 
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> 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. 
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> It regards as Theosophists all who are engaged in the true service of
> Humanity, without distinction of race, creed, sex, condition or
> organization, and 
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> 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. 
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> "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: 
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> 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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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rodolfo Don
> Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 
> To: 
> Subject: Re: WW II NOT QUITE FINISHED
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> I read someplace very recently that theosophists belong to no 
> particular religion, but to all. 
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> In my opinion I can be a Christian, 
> a Jewish, a Hindu, a Buddhist...without any problem. That doesn't 
> mean that I accept any dogmas, but I interpret every symbol my own 
> way. For example Christ is not a historical individual, but it is our 
> Sixth principle. The Holy Grail is not a historical relic, but it is 
> the Self. And so on...
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> There is room in Theosophy for every honest and fraternal belief from 
> any religion, and so, any person who professes that belief.
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> After all, we are supposed to believe in Universal Brotherhood.
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> Amused by the discussion,
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> Rodolfo Don
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> On Jul 19, 2006, Cass Silva wrote:
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>  Now you are suggesting that HPB was a Liberal Catholic! It was her 
>  words I quoted, not mine. I am starting to think that you are 
>  perhaps a fundamentalist theosophist, as you take what you want 
>  from the teaching and abandon what doesn't fit your personal point 
>  of view.
>  For the record, I get the innuendo, group me as a liberal catholic 
>  and you have the moral justification for tearing me and everyone 
>  else who opposes your opinion, to the rank of heretic.
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>  Cass
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>  carlosaveline wrote:
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>  Friends,
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>  I guess Liberal Catholic people find it difficult to understand the 
>  WW II. I wonder why. Perhaps they see "God" in Hitler, as the Pope 
>  Pius XII seemed to do.
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>  Carlos.
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