The Ancient Wisdom is known by many names and is older than our known civilisations – passed on through generations of sages and wise students who seek to discover who they are and what the answers to the questions of life may be.
Join us as we continue this journey, as we explore and examine fundamental theosophical themes and principles in accessible language.
COURSE STRUCTURE
This is an ongoing group that you can join at any time.
Dates: The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Wednesday of every month
Time: 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Start date: 7 February 2024 End date: 20 November 2024
ZOOM Link
This course is conducted online, via Zoom. Please click on the link below to book for each session
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/introduction-to-theosophy-online-course-tickets-802127503957
COURSE CONTENT
Topics
The course consists of monthly modules, each focussing on a different topic:
February 7, 14, 21: What is Theosophy? (Chapter 1)
March 6, 13, 20: The Ancient Wisdom in the Modern World/Universal Brotherhood (Chapters 2 & 3)
April 3, 10, 17: Human Beings and Our Bodies - Physical, Etheric, Astral, Mental & Causal (Chapter 4)
May 1, 8, 15: Life after Death (Chapter 5)
June 5, 12, 19: Reincarnation (Chapter 6)
July 3, 10, 17: Karma (Chapter 7)
August 7, 14, 21: The Power of Thought (Chapter 8)
September 4, 11, 18: The Question of Evil (Chapter 9)
October 2, 9, 16: The Plan and Purpose of Life (Chapter 10)
November 6, 13, 20: The Rise and Fall of Civilisations (Chapter 11)
Core text:
Theosophy: An Introductory Study Course, John Algeo, Ph.D.
The core text can be found at this link: https://theosophy.world/portfolio/term/study-guides
FACILITATOR: Dr Wendy Dixon
Dr Wendy Dixon has been a member of the Theosophical Society for 59 years, joining while a teenager in New Zealand. She has long been fascinated by the writings of the Masters, of Blavatsky, Besant, Leadbeater, and Taimni; and was a student of Geoffrey Hodson during the latter part of his life.