Triennial Conference, Manila, November 2007   

John Vorstermans and Vicente Hao Chin, Jr     -      S. Sundaram and Mrs Manju Sundaram

 

Short talks included ‘The Role of Theosophy in Social Transformation’ by S. Sundaram, and ‘Popularizing a Knowledge of Theosophy’ by Chong Sanne, President of the Singapore Lodge. There was a symposium on ‘Live to Benefit Humanity’ with the participation of Manju Sundaram, from the Indian Section, T. Siva, President of Selangor Lodge, Malaysia, and Linda Oliveira, National President of the Australian Section. Lily Chong, Secretary of Singapore Lodge, contributed a talk on ‘Spiritual Healing: Some Theosophical Perspectives’. Diana Dunningham-Chapotin, International Secretary of the Theosophical Order of Service, gave an overview of the many initiatives of the TOS in a number of countries.

 

The Guest of Honour was Hon. Reynato S. Puno, Chief Justice of the Republic of the Philippines, who delivered a lecture. The conference concluded with two presentations: ‘The Role of Theosophical Federations in TS Work’ by Terezinha Kind, President, Inter-American Theosophical Federation, and ‘Theosophy as a Living Wisdom’ by John Vorstermans. An outing organized by the TS in the Philippines saw the delegates visiting historical sites in Manila and later the Golden Link School which was established in 2002 under the chairmanship of Vicente Hao Chin, Jr, National President of the TS in the Philippines. A joyous atmosphere of brotherhood and camaraderie prevailed throughout the conference.  

 

 16 NOV 2007