4th May 2011

Commencement of the 33rd A Course in Theosophy

Lecture 1: The Different Planes of Nature

Knowing the different planes of nature; the different bodies of man and the different vehicles of consciousness.

6th May 2011

33rd 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.

7th May 2011

33rd 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.

9th May 2011

33rd 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.

11th May 2011

33rd 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'.

13th May 2011

33rd 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.

14th May 2011

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Conclusion of the 33rd 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.

The Wesak Festival

This is an annual talk on esoteric Buddhism and the Great Wesak Blessing, including a video of ordinary pilgrims at the Wesak Valley. Members are invited to celebrate Wesak Day at the Lodge. Read about the Great Wesak Blessing and the Wesak Festival in the May 2011 newsletter.

18th May 2011

Commencement of the Meditation Course

Lecture 1: Basic Rules of Meditation

How to go about meditation and what results to expect; the 3 stages of meditation; how to train the monkey mind.

20th May 2011

Meditation Course

Lecture 2: Meditation for Development of the True Self

Insight into the real nature of thought and how it can be used in meditation for the development of the True Self.

Understanding Karma

All members and friends are welcome to participate in the discussion on this great eternal law of Nature—the Law of Cause and Effect or better known as the Law of Karma. The subject is open to the audience for topical discussion following an introduction by Chong Sanne. This programme will be particularly useful for those who attended the recent ACT 33.

23rd May 2011

Meditation Course

Lecture 3: Meditation to achieve Union with the Divine

How meditation is used to achieve the ultimate goal of all meditation—Union with the Divine.

The Law of Sacrifice

Bro. Choong Chi Pin reviews Chapter 10 of the book The Ancient Wisdom by Annie Besant on The Law of Sacrifice.

“The study of the Law of Sacrifice follows naturally on the study of the Law of Karma, and the understanding of the former, it was once remarked by a Master, is as necessary for the world as the understanding of the latter. By an act of Self-sacrifice the LOGOS became manifest for the emanation of the universe, by sacrifice the universe is maintained, and by sacrifice man reaches perfection…”