2024 March Programme
| 2 March 2024 | 4:30 p.m.* |
The Inner Government of The World Chong Sanne reviews this book which is a transcription of three lectures delivered by Annie Besant at the North Indian Convention held at Varānasi in September 1920.
Hindu members would be
able to relate to these lectures as the International President explains
Theosophy in Hindu terminology *This is a members-only programme
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| 9 March 2024 | 4:30 p.m. |
Reincarnation—Fact or Fallacy? An illustrated talk by our Secretary, 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.
Reincarnation—fact or fallacy? This is a question asked by many. Members of the Theosophical Society may or may not realize that the doctrine of reincarnation was effectively introduced by the Theosophical Society to the West in the 19th century. Indeed, it is a fundamental tenet of theosophy. Some religions today have rejected reincarnation as a possibility, rather regarding it as a heresy. Nevertheless, more and more people are beginning to see the rationale and reasonableness of the doctrine and how it fits in with the overall scheme of things. This talk is highly recommended for our new members. See the April 2020 newsletter.
If you have friends who do not believe in reincarnation please do bring them along to this talk.
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Saturday 16 March 2024 |
4:30 p.m. |
Presentation on The Herbarium Singapore Botanic Gardens This is a prelude to the tour of The Herbarium on 17/3/24. Our Librarian, Serena Lee, who is also Senior Manager of the Herbarium and our VP, Tang Kwok Choon, will give a presentation about the Herbarium and related information and tell us what to expect on the tour.
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Sunday 17 March 2024 |
4:30 p.m. |
Guided Tour of The Herbarium Singapore Botanic Gardens Serena Lee will give us a guided tour of the Singapore Botanic Gardens Herbarium which houses a main collection of about 800,000 herbarium specimens, as well as a supporting spirit collection. It is recommended that you come for the presentation on Saturday if you are interested, to fully appreciate the tour. Should you intend to join us, please register in advance through the email invitation sent earlier to you on 18/2/24, if you have not already done so.
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| 23 March 2024 | 4:30 p.m. |
Secrets of the Stars A talk by our Asst. Secretary, Brandon Goh:
"As above, so below, as within, so without — the stars and planets move within us as much as they move outside us. Realising the truth that the universe is one whole, not a conglomeration of separate parts, is both the ultimate goal of meditation and the basis of practical occultism. Let us utilise the directions given by the occultists and take the first step towards this realisation."
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| 30 March 2024 |
Holy Saturday Our Lodge will be closed for the long Easter weekend. Read March 2024 Newsletter on the Holy Week to better understand this great Christian festival.
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