“ The
whole essence of truth cannot be transmitted from mouth to ear,
nor can any pen describe it ... unless man finds the answer in the
sanctuary of his own heart, in the innermost depths of his divine
intuitions. ” (S.D., 2:516)
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Getting Acquainted with The Secret Doctrine A$10.00
AN INTRODUCTION TO ESOTERIC PRINCIPLES
This
course by William Doss McDavid Ph.D. of the American Section, is designed
for more advanced students and is a good introduction to The Secret
Doctrine and other writings of H. P. Blavatsky. It encourages the
student to become familiar with some of the Sanskrit terms used by
H.P.B. and attempts to bridge the gap between the elementary and the
more advanced studies.
Its
seven chapters and eleven diagrams cover: Schools of Esoteric Teaching;
First Principles; Microcosm; Evolution; Macrocosm; Planetary Evolution;
and The Path of Initiation.
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An Introduction to Esoteric Principles A$10.00
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE MAHATMA LETTERS
Virginia
Hanson of the American Section of the T.S. designed this course to
guide the student in the study of The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett.
Included
are two very useful Appendices, namely: A Chronology of the Mahatma
Letters; and an Index of Key Statements or Concepts Found Therein.
The
chapters cover: What is a Mahatma?; The Letters; Probation and Chelaship;
and Adeptship.
This
is a challenging and richly rewarding study.
- An Introduction to The Mahatma Letters A$10.00
THEOSOPHY - AN INTRODUCTORY STUDY COURSE
Based on a course originally compiled by Emogene Simons of
the American Section and later revised by John Algeo. This is a good introduction
to Theosophy for beginners and enquirers.
With
clear and helpful diagrams, covers: An Explanation of Theosophy;
The Plan and Purpose of Life; Man and His Bodies; Life After Death;
and Reincarnation and Karma, the Monad and the Ego; The Question of Evil; Civilization;
and The Ancient Wisdom in the Modern World.
- Theosophy - An
Introductory
Study Course A$10.00
AN INTUITIVE APPROACH TO THE SEVEN STANZAS OF DZYAN
The
exercises contained in the eight lessons of this course were developed
by Beverley Noia of the American Section, to help students of The
Secret Doctrine to bring into play their intuitive faculties.
In the Proem to The Secret Doctrine, we read –
"Indeed,
it must be remembered that all these stanzas appeal to the inner faculties,
rather than to the ordinary comprehension of the physical brain."
The
probing exercises cover Stanzas 1 - 7 of Volume I.
- An Intuitive Approach to The Seven Stanzas of Dzyan A$10.00
LIVING THE WISDOM - A Guide to Social Transformation
This
course was prepared in 1992 by Jean and Joseph Gullo and Diana Dunningham-Chapotin
and published by the American Section for the Theosophical Order of
Service.
Designed for use as a series of workshops or discussion groups, the
course emphasises service and individual responsibility.
A
series of excellent exercises assist discussion on topics which are
relevant in today's society, including: Conflict Resolution; The Environment;
Group Meditation; etc.
This
well prepared and probing Study Course looks at ‘living a
Theosophical life in the 1990's’.
- Living
the Wisdom – A Guide to Social Transformation A$10.00
MYTHS OF OUR LIVES – A Way to Personal Transformation
Compiled
by Joy Mills, using Carol Pearson's book, The Hero Within,
which discusses the six archetypes by which we live, this Study Course
has four parts:
1.
Nature and function of myth.
2. Discovering archetypes and beginning our own stories.
3. Discovering patterns, individual growth and setting goals.
4. Creating rituals, exploring relationships and discovering how to
live creatively.
An excellent group study which also provides useful, interesting and
entertaining writing assignments.
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Myths of Our Lives – A Way to Personal Transformation A$10.00
PATHS TO WHOLENESS
Compiled
by Willamay Pym of the American Section, this course was written to
encourage students to move toward a perspective and lifestyle of wholeness,
even though we live in a society which often stresses fragmentation.
The
purpose of the course is to provide a framework within which each
person's relationship with all manifestation may be examined. The
seven lessons include: What is Wholeness?; The Individual and
Fragmentation; Viewing Steps Towards Wholeness; The Path of Occultism;
The Path of Mysticism; The Path of Altruism; and What Wholeness Is.
An
interesting and rewarding study.
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Paths to Wholeness A $10.00
PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION IN THE TRADITION OF ANNIE BESANT
This
study course, prepared by Mary Jane Newcomb of the American Section,
has been written for use by all interested in the Ancient Wisdom and
also for those seeking personal unfoldment.
The
course contains seven lessons promoting discussion on – Religion
and the Spiritual Life; Karma; Reincarnation; Education and Art;
Consciousness and Meditation; Dharma and Morality; Pleasure and Pain;
Happiness and Sorrow; plus a concise biography of Annie Besant.
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Personal Transformation in the Tradition of Annie Besant A
$10.00
A PROGRAMME FOR LIVING THE SPIRITUAL LIFE
A
study course compiled in 1989 by Shirley Nicholson of the American
Section. The programme has four aspects – Study; Meditation;
Self-improvement and Service.
The practices suggested here can be adapted to fit one’s own
life style and will help to increase an understanding of ourselves
and the world from a spiritual point of view.
This is a useful course for aspirants on the Spiritual Path.
- A Programme for Living the Spiritual Life A$10.00
MEDITATION
- A Practical Study (with
exercises) by Adelaide Gardner
A very clear, useful
introduction to meditation, with a historical background of
meditational practices, progressive stages and exercises. Recommended
for both individual and group use. Cost: $5.00 including
postage.
THE PERENNIAL
PHILOSOPHY PAST AND PRESENT
Intermediate
Course for Individual Study and Group Work
This course, prepared by Dr Dara
Tatray, whilst not really aimed at beginners, does not assume any prior
knowledge on the part of the student, nor does it demand any additional reading.
What is offered is a fairly solid grounding in the key ideas of the perennial
philosophy, including unity, nonduality and transcendence. The aim, however, is
to deepen our understanding of life rather than to accumulate
knowledge.
Contents include historical overview
and key ideas, the nature of existence, the nature of Mind, the ethics of
transcendence and H. P. Blavatsky’s contribution to the
tradition.
This course is offered at the
subsidized cost of $20.00, which
includes postage.
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