1st September 2012 |
5 p.m. |
Reincarnation--Fact or Fallacy?
An illustrated talk by
Lily Chong giving a comprehensive look at Reincarnation from both the
occult tradition as well as the scientific viewpoint. The scientific
research by Dr. Ian Stevenson of the University of Virginia
will be discussed together with theosophical explanations. See the
September 2012 Newsletter.
Enrollees for the 35th
edition of A Course in Theosophy & Meditation
are welcome to attend this lecture which is relevant to the course
This programme is for
members only. |
Monday
3rd September 2012 |
7 p.m. |
Commencement of the 35th
A Course in
Theosophy & Meditation
Lecture 1: The Different
Planes of Nature
Knowing the different planes of nature; the different bodies of
man and the different vehicles of consciousness.
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Thursday
6th September 2012 |
7 p.m. |
35th
A Course in
Theosophy & Meditation
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.
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Saturday
8th September 2012 |
3 p.m. |
35th
A Course in
Theosophy & Meditation
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.
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Monday
10th September 2012 |
7 p.m. |
35th
A Course in
Theosophy & Meditation
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.
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Thursday
13th September 2012 |
7 p.m. |
35th
A Course in
Theosophy & Meditation
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'.
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Saturday
15th September 2012 |
3 p.m. |
35th
A Course in
Theosophy & Meditation
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.
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Monday
17th September 2012 |
7 p.m. |
35th
A Course in
Theosophy & Meditation
Conclusion of the 35th 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.
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Thursday
20th September 2012 |
7 p.m. |
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.
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Saturday
22nd September 2012 |
3 p.m. |
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.
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Monday
24th September 2012 |
7 p.m. |
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.
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29th September 2012 |
5 p.m. |
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 ACTM 35.
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