2nd April 2008

27th A Course in Theosophy

Lecture 2: Man’s Evolution

A discourse on evolution; where we come from and where we are going to; the Law of Karma; Reincarnation as a process of evolution.

Meditation class starts at 6:30 p.m.

4th April 2008

27th A Course in Theosophy

Lecture 3: Death & After

Putting death in its rightful place as a function of evolution. A discourse on the life after death and the harm of mourning for the dead.

Meditation class starts at 6:30 p.m.

No Lodge Meeting

There will be no lodge meeting this week as the auditorium will be used for the 4th lecture, The Astral Plane, of the 27th edition of A Course in Theosophy. 

5th April 2008

27th A Course in Theosophy

Lecture 4: The Astral Plane

This is a continuation of the lecture on death and after. A general description of the Astral Plane and its inhabitants will be covered. We shall also discuss man’s activities when the physical body is asleep and when he sheds his physical body at death. We will also talk about ghosts and other phenomena.

Meditation class starts at 2:30 p.m.

7th April 2008

27th A Course in Theosophy

Lecture 5: The Mental Plane

We will be talking about both the higher and the lower mental planes. This is a continuation of the lectures on death and after and the astral plane. A short description of the heaven world and its inhabitants will be covered. Does everyone go to heaven? We shall soon find out.

The Mental Plane is also the realm of the Mind, i.e. the plane where thought arises. We will discuss further the subject of elemental kingdoms and the elemental essence that ensoul thoughts. Hence, this lecture serves as an introduction to 'thought-forms', one of the most important aspects of nature. This lecture is useful, if not a prerequisite for the 6th lecture on 'Thought-Forms'.

Meditation class starts at 6:30 p.m.

9th April 2008

27th A Course in Theosophy

Lecture 6: Thought-Forms

This is probably the most important lecture in the whole course as knowledge of thought-forms will help us conduct ourselves better and live a life in harmony with nature. The lecture will include the following: What are thought-forms? How your thoughts affect others, near or far from you. The virtue of having the right thoughts and the consequences of bad thoughts.

Meditation class starts at 6:30 p.m.

11 April 2008

27th A Course in Theosophy

Conclusion of the 27th A Course in Theosophy

Lecture 7: The Noble Eightfold Path

The subject of this last lecture is on 'The Noble Eightfold Path'. This lecture gives the guidelines on how to quicken the evolutionary pace; the perfection of virtues and the ideals of right living. We will talk about how to live the life of a true theosophist and finding peace and joy in the process, in other words, the application of theosophical knowledge. This last lecture wraps up A Course in Theosophy.

Meditation class starts at 6:30 p.m.

Self-Culture—in the Light of the Ancient Wisdom

Bro. Choong Chi Pin continues his review of the book of the same title by a prominent theosophist and author, I. K. Taimni. This session covers self-discovery by the aspirant of the real world―an examination of the other world one desires and hopes to enter.

14th April 2008

Conclusion of the Meditation Course

Meditation for Development of the Soul and to achieve Union with the Divine

How meditation is used for the development of the soul and to achieve the ultimate goal of all meditation--union with the Divine.

Election of International President

Members are requested to cast their votes, in person, for the next International President. 

Mahatma Letters—An Overview

In the formative years of the TS, some early members were blessed to receive direct communications from the Masters of the Wisdom. From 1875 to 1886, more than 300 letters from seven Adepts were received by various members of the TS. These do not include those that were not published. The principal recipient was Mr. A. P. Sinnett. The letters cover wide ranging subjects including those of personal counsel and instructions. Most invaluable for students are the esoteric teachings given to A. P. Sinnett and A. O. Hume. Chong Sanne will give members an overview of the Mahatma Letters. This talk should be of great interest to earnest members of the TS.

Singapore Theosophical Order of Service Meeting

Meeting of the Singapore TOS, chaired by Bro. Danny Giron.

The Emblem of the Theosophical Society

The emblem of the Theosophical Society is intriguing to many. Bro. Kam Chai Heng continues his talk on the significance of the Theosophical Society seal.