Theos-Talk Archives (May 1996 Message tl01226)

At 05:24 PM 5/21/96 -0400, you wrote:

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>M(artin)> While I do like Mahayana Buddhism, which BTW is being popularized
>and rephrased nowadays, I *do* see a need for a new direction for theosophy
>today. It may be important for all of us to realize that H.P. Blavatsky
>herself foresaw that the people of today would develop psychic abilities
>and she hoped that theosophy would be able to guide these people.
>Now, obviously, in order to guide people with budding psychic abilities
>one has to understand what's it all about and have at least some experience
>in this realm oneself, isn't it? Theosophical teachings provide a little bit
>of a framework for this (including some letters by W.Q. Judge, who seems
>to have had some experience in this realm..), but it is not adequate enough
>for this era. What is needed is a concerted effort by more or less
>experienced people on this area who can act as a 'sounding board' for
>the many confused people today.

Agreed.
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>To dismiss this need would not only be  close-minded or shortsighted, but
>also show a lack of understanding of what's meant by the third objective.
>This is my sincere conviction. To label such a view as 'theosophy bashing'
>is either empty rethoric or naivety. There *is* a need to be fulfilled.

Very strongly agreed
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>Alexis> As my Grandmother used to say: "Wie Kommt der Katz uber
>        die wasser?"
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>M> On a boat?

With theosophy being the vessel?
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>A>You may know that I am a very active Shaman and Healer, and have been
>active in the
>alternative religious community for some twenty years now. What I've been
>trying to do all that while is introduce theosophy into those
>movements
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>M> Now, THAT would be interesting to hear about. Please tell something
>   of your experiences with the alternative religious community and how
>   you tried to introduce theosophy there

I will do so, probably gradually.
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>M> You also find yourself getting support from a fair amount of subscribers..

I am noticing and very gratified.
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>A>But I do think it's necessary to
>articulate a 21st century view in this 19th century venue.
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>M> Agreed.
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I am really looking forward to Alt.theosophy and to this list as it is evolving.

alexis
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