Home 2 – Theosophical Society in England and Wales

07.00-08.00 Qigong with Terri King

The practice of Qigong consists of exercises that connect us to our Divine Nature through our life force energy known as ‘Chi’ It is known as ‘The Moving meditation’.

09.15-9.25 Meditation

9.30-10.30 Talk: Voyaging to the Land of Enlightenment
Richard Barker

Using the voyage metaphor, this talk will consider aspects such as: Why would we want to embark on the voyage? Who’ll be the Captain? What charts and compass headings should we use? What rocks, storms and ‘sirens’ should we beware of? What about our fellow travellers? And finally, how will we know when we’ve arrived?

11.00-12.30 Study Groups:

(A) - Light on the Path [1] Neville & Elizabeth Crofts

The original text of this work only contains thirty lines. Fortunately, some helpful notes have been added. However, understanding the important message contained in this brief work may take lifetimes. We will explore the text and hope that by studying together, we might increase our level of understanding. ‘There is no more precious gem in our Theosophical literature —No book which will better repay the most careful and detailed study' (from the introduction in the Light on the Path).

(B) Gratitude and Forgiveness - Keys of the Evolutionary Journey [1] Patrizia Calvi

Theosophy teaches us that human beings are on a journey and recognizing their evolutionary potential means radically shifting the paradigms of individual and social vision, reaffirming a unity also made of gratitude — a powerful positive experience that broadens our perception of the divine — and forgiveness — a process that brings peace and serenity

14.30-15.30 Free time or choice of workshops:

(A) AI part 1 with Andrew Swaffield

In this workshop, we will explore the profound intersection between Theosophy and AI. We will embark on a shared inquiry into the silicon libraries of a large language model — a vast new resource that is now part of our human journey, for better or worse.

(B) Geometric Model Making with Terri King

In this workshop we will colour and construct a geometric solid of our choice while listening to harmonious music, raising our state of conscious awareness.

(D) Wayne Gatfield [1]

In this modern world, it is clear that we need some Spiritual guidance to bring us all together as Brothers and Sisters, and to help to bring peace to a troubled world. I hope this study course will result in some enlightening discussions on the subject, and that we will enjoy our time together, as well as creating some positive energy.

14.30-15.30 Free time or choice of a Workshop or a Walk

(1) The Theosophical Society Emblem [1] Terri King

In this workshop, we will examine the symbolic meanings that make up the Society's famous Emblem, and then each of us will make a copy of the Emblem, using colours of our own choice.

(2) A Walk to the Lickey Hills

16.00-17.15 Talk: THE BLAVATSKY LECTURE - Spiritual Voyage: Navigating Your Inner World Patrizia Calvi

The modern human being, having greatly increased his knowledge of the external world by probing with marvellous instruments the mysteries of the infinitely small and the infinitely big, then finds himself lost when faced with the enigma of his own being.

Beginning to discover the realities and value of our inner world leads to rebuilding our life and its perspective on new foundations. However, to do this, the salvific wisdom and liberating power of Theosophy are necessary.

19.30- 20.30 A Musical Voyage Terri King

Journey with Terri and discover the wondrous world of sound and music.

20.45-21.15 Meditation

07.00-08.00 Qigong with Terri King

09.15-9.25 Meditation

09.30-10.30 Talk: The Proem to The Secret Doctrine Elizabeth Crofts

According to H P Blavatsky, all Theosophy students should be familiar with the contents of the Proem to the Secret Doctrine, in particular with the Three Fundamental Propositions. This talk will examine these three and other important elements of the Proem, including the dull black ground, the immaculate Disk and the point in it, and the dark mystery of non-Being.

11.00-12 30 Study Groups

(B) Gratitude and Forgiveness - Keys of the Evolutionary Journey [2]
Patrizia Calvi

(C) Navigating the Inner World through the Mahatma Letters [1]
Andrew Swaffield & Peter Brierley

These two study courses explore selected passages from the Mahatma Letters as guides for the inner journey. Rather than treating the Letters as abstract teachings, we will consider their practical insights into self-knowledge, illusion, responsibility, and spiritual discernment.

(D) Wayne Gatfield [2]

14.30-15.30 Free time or choice of a Workshop or a Walk

(1) The Theosophical Society Emblem [2] Terri King

(2) A Walk to the Lickey Hills

07.00-08.00 Qigong with Terri King

09.15-9.25 Meditation

9.30-10.30 Talk: Life as an Inside Job: Navigating the Inner World
Andrew Swaffield

This talk asks a simple question: if life is an inside job, how do we navigate it? Drawing on Theosophy’s sevenfold human constitution, cyclic cosmology, karma and reincarnation, alongside psychology, panpsychism and quantum ideas, we explore inner development as the quiet engine of ethical action, meaning and service in daily life.

11.00-12.30 Study Groups

(A) Light on the Path [2] Neville & Elizabeth Crofts

(C) Navigating the Inner World through the Mahatma Letters [2]
Andrew Swaffield & Peter Brierley

(D) Wayne Gatfield [3]

12.45 Closing of the convention. Departure after lunch

MEAL AND BREAK TIMES

Breakfast 08.00 - 09.00
Coffee break 10.30 - 11.00
Lunch 13.00 - 14.00
Tea break 15.30 - 16.00
Dinner 18.00 - 19.00

The Theosophical Order of Service

The T.O.S. is the service arm of the TS, a worldwide organisation devoted to giving practical and humanitarian help by supporting small ethical groups and charities. Money is collected through donations and fund-raising activities, sympathisers and wherever possible, money is sent through local T.O.S. groups who make sure that it is spent effectively.

Membership of the T.O.S. is currently £4 per annum. If you would like to contact the T.O.S., please send an email to Sandra at sandra.kelly343@gmail.com or Maureen at mla.gold@yahoo.co.uk

The Theosophical Society is a worldwide community whose primary Object is the Universal Brotherhood of Humanity without distinction, based on the realisation that life and all its diverse forms, human and non-human, is indivisibly One.

Founded in 1875, the Society draws together those of goodwill whatever their religious affiliation (if any), social status, gender or ethnicity. The Society promotes such understanding through the study and practical application of the Ageless Wisdom of Theosophy.

The International Mission Statement of the Society is: “To serve humanity by cultivating an ever-deepening understanding and realization of the Ageless Wisdom, spiritual Self-transformation, and the Unity of all Life. Learn more...