Volume XII, Number 5
Dear Friends,
“The Aquarian Theosophist” has 18 pages and is available to the readers.
Click Here to Read “The Aquarian”, May, 2012
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Volume XII, Number 4
April edition opens with a dialogue across the ocean of time between ULT associate Steven Levy and William Q. Judge – through Judge’s writings. It goes on with a 1885 theosophical collection of Jewish Aphorisms, and a Sufi tale written down by Hazrat Inayat Khan.
Dr. N. C. Ramanujachary, the vice-president of the Adyar Society inIndia, examines the first letters from a Mahatma to A. P. Sinnett. John Garrigues discusses how to read “Between the Lines” while studying the theosophical classics. The edition reports on the 2012EuropeanSchoolof Theosophy, in theNetherlands, and discusses the right relationship between Masonry and the Theosophical Movement.
Click here to see the April 2012 edition of “The Aquarian Theosophist”
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Dear Readers
Today we are about to enter that special period in the esotericist’s annual calendar, the 19th February. It’s a time in which certain influences, much revered by the Buddhists as the birthday of Padmapani (both our higher mind as also an Avatara or Bodhisattva of a great ‘Buddha’) and in China, where he or it becomes, in its female aspect, Kwan-yin, she ”who assumes any form, at pleasure, in order to save mankind.” (The Secret Doctrine ii 178-9).
What these beings are in actuality is most easily grasped by a sound intuition informed by deep study of the great religious texts of antiquity WHEN decoded by those most reliable of “keys”, the ones given by the original Theosophical pioneers in the 19th c.
It is taught these inner forces (shall we also call them thought-forms?) have sway over certain parts of our psychic and spiritual nature… if we can but tune ourselves to them and so feel their effects.
So with the certainty of the goodness of these times we commend to you this last issue of the AQ to be edited in London UK, and so draw the attention of our faithful readers to a change in editors, as published yesterday. You’ll see the details under the tab at the top, click on “New editorship…”
Under the new editors we will no doubt see new perspectives, but also with the same focus on the things that really matter BEHIND the world’s news, as interpreted by the magic touchstone or ‘formula’, that of man being a reflection of the Cosmos… and thus his seven-fold constitution and powers also matching those in greater nature. It is this which underpins that deep and almost universally held belief in the great unity - on the inner plane of life if not always on the outer ones - of all men, animals and matter also, in its holistic sense.
Well, we wish you enjoy this edition: there are some good stories, see especially the ones on the practical application of these ideas in the work of “Compassion in World Farming USA’s” great initiative on chickens in Georgia (p 7), and the letter (not wholly unconnected to that story?) illustrating what is pseudo-Theosophy and what it is not, on p 8.
Print off a copy, take it with you on your travels, pass it on to others of like mind and sympathy. We need have no concern whether such a thoughtful (and well-judged) act opens a door for them or not, “having done our best we leave the rest”.
Life being, what it is go on with confidence and fine discrimination… you never know what is around the corner.
The Editors
Real Ethics In Daily Life p 1
Chennai Monument to Helena Blavatsky p 3
How Gratitude is Good for Your Health p 3
A Prophecy On The Roman Church p 4
Homeopathy: Medicine for the 21st Century p 6
Shocking Scenes Exposed p 7
Uranus – a New Start p 7
Where it goes awry! p 8
A New Year message from Haiti p 8
WISDOM IN ACTION p 9
The new editorial team are those at www.TheosophyOnline.com, www.Esoteric-Philosophy.com and www.FilosofiaEsoterica.com and we wish them all well in the new phase of this e-zine.
Finally, our thanks go to our contributors and we hope you will continue to do so, by challenging, enlightening and adding to the AQ in a constructive dialogue.
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Dear AQ Readers
This issue brings a selection of some of the best articles to pass over your desks and those of the Editors, and so comes with a warm thanks to all who contributed.
Don’t miss the short piece on Optimism below, nor the superbly illuminating second part of “Buddhist Meditation” that follows from May, a reprint from the ever-fresh Theosophical Movement magazine of Mumbai, India.
There the claim is made that when this system is practised and has become ”a firm foundation of one’s character, eleven advantages can be expected: One sleeps at ease, wakes up at ease, sees no bad dreams, he is dear to men, he is dear to ghosts, and is protected by the gods. Also, he is not affected by fire, poison and sword. He is able to concentrate his mind quickly, his features are serene, he dies un-bewildered, and even if he may not penetrate any further, he is one who goes up to Brahmaloka or Brahma’s world”
…. such are the effects of adopting such an outlook of “loving kindness”.
Sceptical about reincarnation? Then you may like to read an impartial review of the work of the late, most genial Dr Ian Stephenson by the then Editor of the Washington Post, on the meticulous way he documented evidences of recovered past-life memories in children…. on p 2.
There’s much more besides these gems, here is the index:
So we encourage our readers to a take a little time out, print off a hard copy, and settle into some contemplative reading… and do pass it on to others when you’re finished.
Yours ever, The AQ Editors
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The question of optimism in Theosophy should be examined.
It must be clarified that theosophy – as every true philosophy- is about happiness. Thus a natural optimism emerges from the perception that inner (not apparent) happiness or bliss is the natural result of life, when life is lived in a correct way.
The noble eightfold path is in fact the path to happiness or nirvana.
Theosophy can only be seen as the path of woe from the point of view of lower self, which is illusory.
True, suffering is part of life. No doubt about that. This is so because life implies illusions and therefore brings about pain and frustration for those vehicles or principles that move at the level of illusion.
Dukkha, pain or suffering , and more literally “insatisfaction” or affliction, is the first noble truth of Buddhism.
This is so because it is the starting point of the path towards happiness, bliss, liberation, nirvana.
Therefore Optimism in theosophy does not deny probation or suffering. Just the opposite. It enables us to understand tests and frustration, and to learn from them.
True optimism does not distort facts in the vain hope to deny suffering or confirm one’s naïve expectations, pet illusions or vain attachments.
Optimism in theosophy consists in recognizing the fact that for each pain there is a lesson, and often more than one; and that these lessons can be learned in a conscious way, if one sincerely looks for the causes of suffering.
There is no naïve idealization in true Optimism.
Any lasting Optimism is based on Discernment. Optimism is that confidence in Life that makes one live in peace amidst the perspective of natural disasters that may significantly reduce human population, with no exceptions granted to ourselves or our friends.
True optimism can appear to be severe because it is deep and therefore does not have to appear on the surface for everyone to see and supposedly applaud.
Optimism, or confidence in the Future, is a deep source of the feeling and of the understanding that sustain long-term self-sacrifice. One needs to have true optimism to make a vow to dedicate one’s life to an ideal, and also to be loyal to such a vow, leaving aside any expectations for short-term and illusory results, including avoidance of personal pain.
Optimism in esoteric philosophy is therefore the ability to see and to get in harmony with the essence of Life, for essence is the territory of Law, and Law is both the vehicle and the source of bliss.
Dear Readers
Welcome to the May Supplement in which you will find all the letters written to the President of the TS Adyar in support of the campaign for Justice to be done in the “Judge Case” – this comes together with an article describing practices in “Buddhist Meditation”, published in two parts starting this month.
Happy reading – here’s the index, and just click on the link below to download the PDF.
And do have a look at Radha Burnier’s reply to these letters . . . . . . . . . on p 4
Justice to Judge Letters 2011 …………………… p 1
ON BUDDHIST MEDITATION ……………….. p 2
The 2011 Letters on Justice and Ethics……….. p 5
Resources at on-line groups ……………………… p 19
Commentary on the 2011 Letters to India …… p 20
For those who can’t wait till the next instalment, the complete article on Buddhist Meditation is available at http://www.ultindia.org/tm_magazine/TMJune2011.pdf
The conference season is once again upon us, and if you attend these things and are going to the ITC (http://www.theosconf.org/) in California (from 11th to 14th August) here’s a greeting and best wishes for an enjoyable event – it’s not so often one has the opportunity to meet with so many like minded fellows!
Yours always,
The AQ Editors
Extract from The Past and the Future
Recently several letters have been addressed to the President asking that justice be done to Mr Judge. About one and a quarter centuries have passed since he was prominent among members. There are some who favour the actions that he took, and others who do not; are we going to make a judgement on behalf of all the members at this point? Is this really feasible? The decision in favour or not, will be only on paper, and people will continue to think of what is possible as they wish and see. The Society cannot regulate this, and is not called upon to do so.
So, the best thing is to discriminate to the extent that our own intelligence lets us, which may be right or wrong. What does it matter to others? Since one cannot shape, or want to shape, what other people think, the Theosophical Society cannot, after one hundred and thirty years, decide what its members should see or think about past happenings. There is the case of C. W. Leadbeater, who I think was much misunderstood and maligned. Others may think he was a bad character. Will our thinking change what he was? There are many people who, being human, had faults and weaknesses. By finding out what exactly was the matter, it helps neither them nor us. Our present attitude towards things is what matters, not the conclusions we may make about what people in the past did.
[ There is a comment in response to this reply on page 1. ]
Dear readers and correspondents
With the changes around the world – from the struggle for self-determination and freedom of thought of the ‘Arab Spring’ revolts to the climatic and geographic upheavals – we perhaps forget that children will make our future as much as we theirs. On our return we’ll inherit the results of those intervening generations, for better or for worse.
So this quarter’s AQ starts with a review of the plight too many of the world’s children, the possible causes, and gives practical advice on overcoming them… and p 10 finishes with the new French film ‘BABIES’, a documentary about four babies’ lives on four continents – well worth a look at the trailer.
We are pleased to report on the ever-swelling ‘Justice for Judge’ annual letter writing protest, on p 4 – if you aren’t one of those who wrote this year, do think about it – we’ll send out reminders March next. We remain convinced of the need for mutual recognition of the work of WQJ by all parts of the movement if it is to regain its vitality and coherence.
For those living in the US, researcher Dr Sheldrake has launched a new mobile phone Telepathy Test on p 7 and is looking for volunteers – if you have someone you share a close link with do try it… and you get paid for your work!
There are many other items of interest – happy browsing,
The AQ Editors
The Pollution of the Soul & its Cure p 1
‘Sunshine vitamin’ for cancer patients p 3
The 2011 Letters to India p 4
Alchemy in Agriculture p 5
Water remembers… but only for certain people p 6
Keely’s discovery depended on his ‘ether’ p 6
Mobile Phone Telepathy Test p 7
Publishing news from TS Pasadena p 7
Internet and the Movement p 7
Parallels Between Rome and America p 8
Building Global Democracy? p 9
The History of the TS in Canada p 9
Theosophy Conference 2011 p 9
WISDOM IN ACTION p 10
Born to Four Different Worlds p 10
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Print of a copy or two – double sided if possible - and pass it around.
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From a correspondent in Vienna, Austria
“Let us roll back the stone of matter from the door of our own inner sanctuary and resurrect the Spirit crucified in us!”
I have just read the Unicef Report from March 2011 and have been shocked about the information therein.
* There are 143 million underweight children under five years old;
* About 100 million children do not attend the elementary school;
* About 9 million children are fugitives in their homelands because of armed conflicts;
* About 2 million children are HIV infected.
An enormous quantity of goods and medicaments are necessary to provide the children with the most needed things: tablets against water pollution, mosquito nets, pencils, exercise books, blankets, sugar-salt mixtures against diarrhoea, peanut butter for deficiency diseases, vaccine against measles etc. This is only an excerpt from a long list of needed goods.
It must be done all we can to improve the life conditions of those children and their families. There are many international organizations for emergency aid. Especially we theosophists are responsible that we hear every cry of help.
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Dear friends and readers
This edition of the AQ leads with the campaign for justice to be done in the case of the defamation of William Q Judge’s name.
As many will know, Judge was one of the principle founders of the 1875 Theosophical Society and a close co-worker with Mme Blavatsky. But after Mme Blavatsky died he was accused of “forging messages from the Mahatmas” (see theosophyonline.com), whilst no substantiating evidence has ever been produced that could support such charges.
Perhaps you are one of those who have in past years written to our brothers and sisters at the TS in Adyar asking for a change of policy on this historic injustice? The details of this year’s call to action starts on page 1. It may now seem a distant and remote issue from our lives in 2011… but don’t let it pass you by too quickly!
Many students of the philosophy remain firmly convinced that the rejuvenation of the theosophical movement as a whole hinges on this issue … and this is not, as may seem at first sight some loosely thought through statement, but an observed effect of group dynamics and psychology. Where there is disunity and factionalism there is weakness and division… where there is unity and co-operation there is strength and vitality. HPB has written much along these lines, as is known to those familiar with her writings. Have a look at the article on p 1 and the links there – and we hope you’ll feel able write to the TS at Adyar with any constructive comments, or leave them at the bottom of this page.
This is a grass roots movement – with many supporters of WQJ among TS members – and as it’s only right that the leadership should be made aware of these feelings, so if you feel it’s appropriate please do copy your letters to the local TS centres and the National Presidents.
William Quan Judge - pencil sketch
We also include in this edition a new piece on earthquakes, written in January by an Italian scientist with some interesting views on earthquake prediction – something current in the light of the recent events in Christchurch NZ and in Japan.
“The forecasting of earthquakes – a feasible goal” is on p 3: it’s followed by extracts from an article by Mme Blavatsky on the remarkable predictor of earthquakes and volcanoes, the 19th c. seismologist Dr Falb - ”Volcanoes & Earthquakes: seeing them coming” is on p 5.
There is a “Report on The H.P.B Defense Fund – 2011″ on p 6 which provides an update on the project to address the issues around the controversial 2003 Quest edition of published “letters” of Mme Blavatsky – what has become clear to many is that some of the letters (as many as one in every five?) were not written by her at all. It’s followed by an AQ Editorial comment on p 8.
These are all the news and articles inside:
Celebrating “Justice to Judge” in 2011 p 1
The forecasting of earthquakes – a feasible goal p 3
Volcanoes & Earthquakes: seeing them coming p 5
Report on The H.P.B Defense Fund – 2011 p 6
The Letters of H.P.Blavatsky p 8
The Sphinx & the People Egypt’s Revolution p 9
News Release from Rupert Sheldrake Online p10
Animals can tell right from wrong p11
Music and the Paranormal p 11
B.P.Wadia on the Inner Work p 12
Haiti ULT celebrates WQJ’s life p 12
Californian ITC Conference 2011 p 13
WISDOM IN ACTION p 14
Protest Success: “Cows Belong in Fields” p 14
WQJ’s “The Path” 1886-96 available on-line p 14
We wish you happy reading – please do print off a copy or two and pass them around your Lodge, study group or to like-minded companions, as efforts will sooner or later bear their fruits.
With sincere good wishes to all our subscribers for the coming period,
the AQ Editors in LA USA, London UK and London Canada.
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Dear readers and friends
Welcome to the AQ for November – January ’11. There is much of interest inside – among the contributions we especially recommend the articles:
Messages of the Stars ……………………………………………… 4
Wiki article on H P Blavatsky …………………………………. 12
CORRESPONDENCE …………………………………………….. 13
Questions over George Washington’s vision? ……………… 14
Orpheus (Arjuna) visited the Antipodes …………………….. 15
This comes to you with best wishes for the coming year,
Yours fraternally,
the AQ Editors in LA USA, London UK and London Canada.
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