Talks, Study Groups & a Seminar

All are welcome to study original Theosophical writings, meetings are free.

FEBRUARY Sundays 7-830 pm

3rd The Meanings of the Myth of Lucifer-Prometheus (talk) Theosophy sheds light on this Universal myth which contains allegorical truths about Man and his evolution.

10th The Bhagavad Gita: The Song of the Lord (1 of 3) (study group)

Introduction to the Gita’s 18 Chapters, their principal ideas and their division into three natural stages of progression: Action (Karma Yoga), Devotion (Bhakti Yoga) and Spiritual Knowledge (Jnana Yoga).

17th Eternal Duration and Moments in Time (talk)

The spiritual idea that time is an illusion has been expressed by Einstein’s Relativity, and Theosophy extends this further to our mental perceptions as much as the conditions of physical environment.

24th The Bhagavad Gita: Devotion to Wisdom (2 of 3) (study group) Krishna’s ten instructions to Arjuna (whom we are); the relation of Universal Spirit to the personal Self; the Practical Path and self-discipline; removing causes of ignorance; special hints to Occultists.

MARCH Sundays 7-830 pm and a Saturday afternoon workshop

3rd The Foundations for True Education (talk) Character building and spiritual, moral development were once the core of education. How can we revive those in modern education? 10th The Bhagavad Gita: The Opportunity of Being (3 of 3) (study group) Regaining the True Self. The Gita is called The Lord's Song, it is a personal book and guide. The Speech of Life is a song, sung to every being so it can "know Itself," the story of developing consciousness.

17th William Q. Judge & “The Three Divisions of Karma” (Annual WQJ Day Meeting)

Karmic Law is made clear and practical in WQJ’s books & articles. To understand Karma and Reincarnation is the first step, & Judge’s life and work show the skill with which he walked the Path.

Sat 23rd St. Germain, Cagliostro, Mesmer & Swami Dayanand (Seminar 3 - 615 pm) The 4th On the Path seminar on well-known teachers from the East & West from the 15th to early 19th c. We will study their lives and see why their ideas have so much to offer in this technological age.

24th The Mystery Tradition (talk)

All the mystery schools taught initiates the esoteric path to ultimate Union with the Divine, as well as the secret wisdom of nature, man, and the universe.

31st AUM! article by William Q. Judge (study group) The most sacred mystic syllable of the Vedas is AUM. “Let man meditate on the syllable OM, it is the highest and the best of all essences.”

Doors open 30 minutes beforehand, the meetings begin punctually.

No. 62 is on the south side 50 m from Devonshire Ter., directions are on the Contact webpage,

the nearest stations are Lancaster Gate, Paddington and Bayswater.

United Lodge of Theosophists ULT ∙ 62 Queen’s Gardens ∙ London ∙ W2 3AH ∙ 020 7723 0688

www.theosophy-ult.org.uk

THEOSOPHY

by study and insight, science is joined with Wisdom

London events, January to March 2019

JANUARY 2019 Sunday talks and study / discussion groups, 7-830 pm

6th Symbols in the Sky: The Sun of ‘The Secret Doctrine’ (talk) Pure Spirit is a “fiery BREATH in its absolute Unity” and manifests as the “Central Spiritual Sun,” the electric Fire of all Life. That the visible Sun magnetises and gives Life to the Earth is no fable.

13th The Logos: Understanding the Divine Voice H. P. Blavatsky (study group) “When the term Logos, the mystic divine voice of every nation and philosophy comes to be better understood, then only will come the first glimmering of the Dawn of one Universal Religion.”

20th Head and Heart, Knowledge and Love (talk) It is often said that we should be governed solely by our “heart” but is this the way & method of the Adepts & Masters? What is the right balance between intellect & feeling or study & devotion?

27th The Foundation of True Religion article by Robert Crosbie (study group) Religion is a bond uniting not only all humans together but also all Beings and all things in the entire Universe, into one grand whole.

See inside for details of activities on Tuesdays & Wednesdays

ULT ∙ 62 Queen’s Gardens ∙ London ∙ W2 3AH ∙ 020 7723 0688

www.theosophy-ult.org.uk

A FRIEND TO UNDERSTANDING

Let me briefly remind you what these principles are – universal Unity and Causation; Human Solidarity; the Law of Karma; Re-incarnation. These are the four links of the golden chain which should bind humanity into one family, one universal Brotherhood.

The Key to Theosophy, 233, by H. P. Blavatsky

The Bhagavad-Gita tends to impress upon the individual two things: first, selflessness, and second, action; the studying of and living by it will arouse the belief that there is but one Spirit and not several; that we cannot live for ourselves alone, but must come to realize that there is no such thing as separateness, and no possibility of escaping from the collective Karma of the race. Introduction to Bhagavad Gita, xvii, by W. Q. Judge

What Theosophy is engaged in... is a battle for recognition.

Theosophy serves to explain the hidden side, the real and inner meaning of all things, for it is a friend to understanding, an aid to knowledge. By it a man may come to know himself through and through.

The Friendly Philosopher, 384, by Robert Crosbie

WEEKLY STUDY GROUPS

Tuesdays NEW 7-815 pm online class on The Key & Patanjali. Please email.

Wednesdays 7-815 pm Study class. The Key to Theosophy and Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. H. P. Blavatsky’s Key summarises the main teachings of the Esoteric Philosophy in a Q&A form. It is easily accessible, profound and suitable for all.

Wednesdays 830-930 pm Study and discussion group. Forum Answers by William Q. Judge with references from H. P. Blavatsky’s Isis Unveiled.

CORRESPONDENCE COURSE

The course covers the main aspects of the Perennial Wisdom through the sequential topics of Reincarnation; Karma; the Masters of Wisdom; the Dual Mind; the Astral Body; Death & the Afterlife; Sleep & Dreams; Cycles; Evolution and Psychic Laws. Sign up online or in person at Queens Gardens.

BOOKS & ARTICLES

We stock a large range of Theosophical books and article pamphlets, come in to browse or visit the online PDF library theosophy-ult.org.uk/books.

The Declaration of the ULT a commitment to an open search for truth

The policy of this Lodge is independent devotion to the cause of Theosophy, without professing attachment to any Theosophical organization. It is loyal to the great Founders of the Theosophical Movement, but does not concern itself with dissensions or differences of individual opinion. The work it has on hand and the end it keeps in view are too absorbing and too lofty to leave it the time or inclination to take part in side issues. That work and that end is the dissemination of the Fundamental Principles of the Philosophy of Theosophy, and the exemplification in practice of those principles, through a truer realization of the SELF, a profounder conviction of Universal Brotherhood.

It holds that the unassailable basis for union among Theosophists, wherever and however situated, is "similarity of aim, purpose and teaching," and therefore has neither Constitution, By-Laws nor Officers, the sole bond between its Associates being that basis. And it aims to disseminate this idea among Theosophists in the furtherance of Unity.

It regards as Theosophists all who are engaged in the true service of Humanity, without distinction of race, creed, sex, condition or organization, and

It welcomes to its association all those who are in accord with its declared purposes and who desire to fit themselves, by study and otherwise, to be the better able to help and teach others.

The true Theosophist belongs to no cult or sect, yet belongs to each and all.

From the form signed to become an Associate of the United Lodge of Theosophists: “Being in sympathy with the purposes of this Lodge, as set forth in its “Declaration”, I hereby record my desire to be enrolled as an Associate, it being understood that such association calls for no obligation on my part, other than that which I, myself, determine.”