Theos-Talk Archives (February 2011 Message tt00059)

I agree entÃrely on that.


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: MKR 
  To: theos-talk@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 6:46 PM
  Subject: Re: theos-talk Review of Collected Writings of Geoffrey Hodson


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

  On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 11:17 AM, M. Sufilight <global-theosophy@stofanet.dk
  > wrote: If

  >
  >
  > Yes.
  > Hodson had his moments, and yet I also find that he had is cloudings in
  > many other parts of his teachings.
  >
  >
  > 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@0Qwvi1j2Z0t0HSE6VR2UEgCWpjfQMg6kYqdaipPKtWcrZJXDxliZ8kqwOhCbD_11n3N0NsZxzT1m0uWF6EQFF82N9n6s9g.yahoo.invalid>wrote:
  >
  > >
  > >
  > > 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
  > >
  > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
  > >
  > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
  > >
  > >
  > >
  >
  > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
  >
  > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
  >
  > 
  >

  [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]



  

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]