A Study in Consciousness Study Class

Will, Desire, and Emotion

Chong Sanne resumes A Study in Consciousness, as we conclude Part II of the book. As the study of Will, Desire and Emotion is of general interest, it is thought beneficial to share it at regular Lodge meetings, and open to all

In this final Chapter we shall contemplate on The Will and understand The Will Winning Its Freedom; Why So Much Struggle?; The Power of the Will; White and Black Magic and finally Entering into Peace.

9 May 2026

Commencement of the 56th A Course in Theosophy

Lecture 1: The Different Planes of Nature

There will be no lodge meeting this week as the auditorium will be used to conduct the 1st Lecture of A Course in Theosophy — The Different Planes of Nature. In this first lecture, we get to know the different planes of nature; the different bodies of man and the different vehicles of consciousness. We also learn about the auras of men. Members are welcome to join the class as a refresher.

11 May 2026

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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.

14 May 2026

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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.

16 May 2026

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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.

18 May 2026

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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'.

21 May 2026

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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.

23 May 2026

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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.

31 May 2026

Wesak Celebration

As we normally do, we will have a talk giving a detailed account of the esoteric Wesak Festival including a video recording made by an Australian TV station of pilgrims gathering at the legendary Wesak Valley. Members who have attended this talk previously may be interested to know that we will be showing slides indicating what could be the actual location of the Wesak Valley which is famously thought to be in the vicinity of Mount Kailas. We will then have a guided group meditation for 49 mins. Come and join this spiritual celebration. Vegetarian lunch will be served thereafter as part of the Wesak celebration.

This programme is restricted to members.