Theos-Talk Archives (February 2011 Message tt00057)

No one is perfect. I tend to keep an open mind.

On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 11:17 AM, M. Sufilight <global-theosophy@Ju9K85snPdQoNBjQR00Ovy6vPDQjOoUiVZd7sP2Fl9g-Q04ShyrHJhqETWE11RF25-4h5RJTqD4NP5hLxL_mQ38.yahoo.invalidk
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> Yes.
> Hodson had his moments, and yet I also find that he had is cloudings in
> many other parts of his teachings.
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> M. Sufilight
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: MKR
> To: theos-talk@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 8:00 AM
> Subject: Re: theos-talk Review of Collected Writings of Geoffrey Hodson
>
> Hodson was indeed born on 12th March 1886 (eighteen eighty six) in
> Lincolnshire, England.
>
> In some of his articles about TS, he makes it clear the importance of the
> original teachings. I hope to post one of his articles some time.
>
> MKR
>
> On Sat, Feb 12, 2011 at 1:14 PM, M. Sufilight
> <global-theosophy@yBMcTtqP34m8gdxr1pwz4xjN8FisZppPZcpfvdA4PQB7y5aLo9BRABB8TmSaVbk8kpxgEaa4hB1pcWbQk5KzdbgH_nY.yahoo.invalid>wrote:
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> >
> > Or was it 1886 hes was born? (smile.)
> >
> > Apart from this I find the quote by Hodson interesting for his time.
> >
> > Let me add a few views of my own to it.
> >
> > Life is a learning, most people say..
> > Real learning cannot take place, some say, until one is ready for it.
> > Learning only take place in accordance with time, place, people and
> > circumstances.
> > Academic lectures which operate like a kind of semi-psychotherapy, is
> only
> > a kind of semi-psychotherapy and nothing more than that. Why one prefer
> to
> > call it something else, one can only wonder about. And when one realises
> > this, the learning proces operate in a different manner.
> >
> > And since Theosophy was called the "exact science on Psychology" in the
> > Theosophist in 1879, the above could very well be very true. But
> createing a
> > secterian behaviour out of it, aught to be avoided, when one want to
> follow
> > the Original Programe of the Theosophical Society as given in 1875-1891
> and
> > deviated from by some theosophical groups at least since the year 1908 if
> > not before. Because the exact science on Psychology aught as I see it not
> be
> > turned into a mere belief in a certain kind of Theosophy. The so-called
> > Psychological Key to Theosophy is especially present in our modern times,
> > where the science on Psychology (Parapsychology included) have taken
> giant
> > steps the last 100 years or so.
> >
> > But all these are just my views.
> > And those who would like to call this inflammatory or something like
> that,
> > may be my guest.
> > I just stated my views to help us all.
> >
> > - - -
> >
> > I like children. Their attitudes are often very central and are often
> > hitting the core of things. Smile.
> >
> > Disney Pooh's Heffalump Movie - Part 1 -6 (Six movies all in all)
> > On the dangerous Heffalump Hollow(!) and why changes in attitude will
> occur
> > once in a while. Smile.
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epyN16sed2I
> >
> > And Eeyore:
> > Eeyore was saying to himself, "This writing business. Pencils and
> what-not.
> > Over-rated, if you ask me. Silly stuff. Nothing in it."
> >
> > M. Sufilight
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: MKR
> > To: theos-talk ; theos-l
> > Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2011 6:31 PM
> > Subject: theos-talk Review of Collected Writings of Geoffrey Hodson
> >
> > Review of Collected Writings of Geoffrey Hodson
> >
> > I recently got hold of 2 volume publication of Collected Writings of
> > Geoffrey Hodson, the well-known theosophical author, lecturer and
> > clairvoyant. I was very pleased with what I saw in them that I wanted to
> > share my views.
> >
> > Hodson was born in 1866 and passed on in 1983. For more than a 50 years,
> he
> > traveled around the world lecturing on theosophical topics. In one of the
> > articles, he clearly spells out his views on traveling and lecturing:
> >
> > âI believe that the activity of traveling about the world, teaching the
> > Ageless Wisdom, is one of the highest callings and greatest privileges
> open
> > to a human being. While all the aspects of Theosophical administration
> are
> > important, essential indeed and those who thus contribute are in their
> turn
> > performing deeply significant services, perhaps the expounding of
> Theosophy
> > and its application to the manifold problems of human life, bringing one
> > into intimate touch with humanity, is the highest calling of all.â
> >
> > The 2 Volume book titled - Sharing the Light - contain collected articles
> > of
> > Hodson and was complied by John and Elizabeth Sell and Edited by Roselmo
> Z
> > Doval Santos. They are all well known theosophists in NZ.
> >
> > The books contain 402 articles Hodson has written and published in
> official
> > theosophical magazines of NZ, India, USA, Australia and South Africa.
> > Articles go as far back as 1927.
> >
> > The books were published in 2008 by TPH, Quezon City, Philippines and
> > printed in Thailand, a truly multi-country effort. Those who came up with
> > the idea and followed through the project should be congratulated.
> >
> > In the preface, there are acknowledgments to many who contributed to the
> > publication. What stuck me was the acknowledgment for the many personal
> and
> > financial contributions to the production of the book by Vic Chin Jr.,
> the
> > well known theosophist from Philippines.
> >
> > The publication is in two volumes, nicely printed and bound with hard
> > cover.
> > The volumes have 920 and 968 pages respectively, has a lot of photos and
> > good indexes at the end. In the US, it costs about US$50.00.
> >
> > Let us look at the contents of the volumes:
> >
> > Vol-I
> >
> > Spirituality and the Path of Discipleship
> > Theosophical Teachings
> > Clairvoyant Investigations
> > The Angelic World
> > Exploration of the unseen in other cultures
> > World Religions, ceremonial and symbolism.
> > The keys to health and healing.
> >
> > Vol-II
> >
> > Unusual experiences, poems and interesting topics
> > Further theosophical teachings
> > The theosophical society and some leaders.
> > The gift of theosophy to youth
> > Presenting and promoting the wisdom teachings.
> > An analysis of world problems with some theosophical solutions.
> >
> > The articles written by him are on varied topics. There are many on
> > theosophy, theosophical society, and the White Brotherhood. They are a
> > veritable mine for any earnest theosophical student.
> >
> > When one reads some of his articles about TS, its objectives and the role
> > of
> > the Brotherhood, one finds them very inspiring. He presents them in
> simple
> > terms and one is convinced that he is speaking from personal knowledge
> and
> > experience.
> >
> > On a personal note, I found out that when he visited my home town, San
> > Antonio, Texas, USA in 1953, (I was not there at that time) on a lecture
> > tour, he appeared live on TV for the first time and answered questions
> > spontaneously and for 15 minutes on the local radio immediately. Also, in
> > some of the correspondence I have seen at the local Lodge, while
> traveling
> > he preferred to stay at hotels and not in members' homes. The reason was
> > that he wanted to be able to lay down on the bed undisturbed and do his
> > super physical tasks and a hotel setting is ideal for this.
> >
> > The materials in the books are invaluable for posterity. However, it is
> too
> > pricey and too bulky for todayâs theosophists to access. I am sure that
> the
> > book was compiled using some word processing software and hence an
> > electronic copy exists. It can be converted to a searchable PDF file with
> > almost no cost or effort and can be distributed world-wide for free. This
> > will go a long way to help poor theosophists, especially in the
> developing
> > world. One wonders if those behind the book project considered this
> > critical
> > issue. Even today, it is not too late. I hope a free electronic copy is
> > made
> > available on Internet soon.
> >
> > There are a lot of other articles of his which were published in
> magazines
> > around the world, and which are not in the book. I am sure they will add
> to
> > the treasure of his writings. I would urge any theosophist who locates
> such
> > material to forward them to TS-NZ, Vic Chin or myself and we can keep
> > accumulating them and make them available as free electronic supplement
> to
> > the book.
> >
> > MKR
> >
> > There is no religion higher than Truth
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