The Divine Plan

The Child of Chaos and Order (Part II)

A Video Presentation by Martin Leiderman

In this lively and entertaining series on Theosophy, Martin Leiderman looks at such esoteric topics as the Triple Logos, Fohat, the Dhyan Chohans, the Monad, and the seven-fold human constitution. In Part II, he talks about the Dhyan Chohans and the Hierarchy of Divine Beings.

Martin Leiderman, an industrial engineer by profession, is a founding member of the West Los Angeles Theosophical Study Centre and serves on the Krotona Board of Directors. He guides programs internationally for the Theosophical Study in the areas of Theosophy, symbology, and philosophy. His classes combine beautiful illustrations and comparative study with lively discussion.

Foundation Day Celebration

We celebrate in advance the 141st anniversary of the founding of The Theosophical Society on November 17, 1875 by Madame H. P. Blavatsky and Col. H. S. Olcott. Come and let us rejoice together. Please take note of this important date in your diary and try to attend as we join the rest of the theosophical world in observing this significant occasion.

*** This is a members only programme ***

14 November 2016 

Commencement of the 42nd 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.

17 November 2016 

42nd 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.

19 November 2016 

42nd 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.

21 November 2016 

42nd 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.

24 November 2016 

42nd 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'.

26 November 2016 

42nd 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.

28 November 2016 

Conclusion of the 42nd 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.