Κυριακή 8 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013

WHAT IS THEOSOPHY???


* Theosophy is not a religion.
* Theosophy is not an organisation, although there are numerous organisations (such as the Theosophical Society in its many different branches and variants) which aim to teach and spread Theosophy.
* “Theosophy is no new candidate for the world’s attention, but only the restatement of principles which have been recognised from the very infancy of mankind.” – Master K.H. in The Mahatma Letters
* Theosophy has universal brotherhood as its primary aim and objective.
* Theosophy is the esoteric Teaching which underlies all the world’s religions.
* “Theosophy” means “Divine Wisdom.”
* Theosophy is Esoteric Philosophy, Esoteric Science, the Esoteric Doctrine, the Secret Wisdom Teaching of all the ages.
* Theosophy is that portion of the Gupta Vidya (Secret Doctrine, Hidden Knowledge) which was most recently permitted to be given out to the public by the Masters of the Wisdom, the hidden esoteric Brotherhood who are the keepers and guardians of that Knowledge or Gnosis.
* Theosophy aims to provide the synthesis of religion, philosophy, and science.
* Theosophy believes that “There is no religion higher than Truth” and that Truth transcends all religions and organisations, since it cannot be limited or contained.
* Theosophy states that all religions contain some portion of the Truth, albeit in varying degrees, and that Hinduism and Buddhism contain a higher portion of Truth than the other religions of the world.
* Theosophy’s heartbeat and constant underlying theme is selfless service to humanity.
* Theosophy has the effect of bringing about both an intellectual expansion and a deep and life changing spiritual awakening for those who study and practice it.
* Theosophy not only permits but actively encourages freedom of thought, open-mindedness, and spiritual independence.
* Theosophy is not in favour of such practices as channelling, mediumship, spiritualism, tantric sex activities, pursuit of psychic powers, and “Law of Attraction” or “desire manifestation” teachings, all of which it considers to be harmful in various ways and due to various reasons.
* Theosophy considers the teachings of Karma, Reincarnation, the Seven Principles of man’s inner constitution, and Universal Oneness, to be of the most importance to humanity at large.
* Theosophy encourages its students to live life consciously and harmlessly and suggests the avoidance of meat, alcohol, smoking, and of sexual intercourse performed for sake of pleasure rather than procreation; especially for those who are truly serious about reaching the greater heights of spiritual progress.
* Theosophy is to be KNOWN and LIVED.

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