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The Theosophical Society in America is a section of the worldwide Theosophical Society, founded in New York in 1875, with its international headquarters at Adyar, Chennai (Madras), India. The American Section has its national center in Wheaton, Illinois, on a beautiful forty-acre estate called Olcott in honor of the Society’s co-founder and first president, Colonel Henry Steel Olcott. The Theosophical Society in America • Has a Vision of wholeness that inspires a fellowship united in study, meditation, and service . • Has a Mission of encouraging open-minded inquiry into world religions, philosophy, science, and the arts in order to understand the wisdom of the ages, respect the unity of all life, and help people explore spiritual self-transformation. • Has an Ethic holding that our every action, feeling, and thought affect all other beings and that each of us is capable of and responsible for contributing to the benefit of the whole. No acceptance of particular beliefs or practices is required to join the Theosophical Society. All in sympathy with its Three Objects are welcomed as members. These Three Objects are: 1. To form a nucleus of the universal brotherhood of humanity, without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste or color. 2. To encourage the comparative study of religion, philosophy, and science. 3. To investigate unexplained laws of nature and the powers latent in humanity. These Objects form the foundation for the work of the Theosophical Society (TS).Neverthe...

• v • t • e The Theosophical Society in America ( TSA) is a member-based nonprofit organization dedicated to the teaching of Philosophy [ ] The Theosophical Society is composed of individuals united by their concurrence with its three Objects, by their dedication to promoting brotherhood, and by their interest in study and spiritual self-transformation. Theosophists consider that belief should be the result of individual study, experience, and insight, rather than reliance on dogma. They see each religion as an expression of Divine Wisdom, adapted to the needs of a particular time and place. Theosophy regards the universe as alive and interrelated, with an intelligent order guiding the cyclical evolution of all life. The Theosophical Society supports the right of individual freedom of thought for every person, and no doctrine is in any way binding on any member of the Society. Objects [ ] The three declared Objects of the Theosophical Society are: • To form a nucleus of the universal brotherhood of humanity, without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste or color. • To encourage the comparative study of religion, philosophy, and science. • To investigate unexplained laws of nature and the powers latent in humanity Mission statement [ ] The Theosophical Society in America encourages open-minded inquiry into world religions, philosophy, science, and the arts in order to understand the wisdom of the ages, respect the unity of all life, and help people explore spiritual self-t...

0 Shares Visitor Information • Famous For : Aesthetics, Wildlife, 450-year-old Banyan Tree • Entrance Fee : No entry fee. • Visiting Time : Opens from 8.30 am till 4 pm, and is closed on Sunday and public holidays. • Visit Duration : The grounds remain open from 8.30 am to 10 am, and reopens at 2pm to 4pm. The chirping of birds in the morning, the flickering rays of the sun seeping through the leaves are some of the moments when a person is truly mesmerized by the beauty of nature and creation. The Huddleston Gardens of Theosophical Society located in Adyar, Chennai takes you on a similar journey of tranquility and a deeper understanding. This garden has distinctive collection of trees and a beautiful landscape, and has several facilities nearby including a library and a bookshop. Lesser Flameback, Traveller Tips • The entire garden is covered by a large variety of flora and fauna, and you can capture some of these only by using your phone, since cameras are not allowed. • The garden has strict rules when it comes to timings, so you need to plan accordingly. • The rich wildlife of this garden includes different species of spiders and snakes, so be careful in those woods. Things to Do • These gardens provide the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life, and provides a clean and peaceful environment for meditation and relaxation. • There are mansions built in the European architecture, and religious structures which includes the components of every religion. A...

By Ananya S. Rajan Originally printed in the Citation: Rajan,Ananya S. "The History of Adyar Day" Quest 93.1 (JANUARY-FEBRUAY 2005): 32 Adyar, the international headquarters of the Theosophical Society, continues to be a special place for many of our members. With the serene beauty of its gardens, it has become a sacred refuge for stray animals, weary travelers, and members desiring to understand more about Theosophy and the Society. Walking through the gates of Adyar, people often feel as if they are walking into a different world. The atmosphere changes. Stillness is felt within and without. Things begin to slow down and the simplicity of life, foreign to many of us, begins to take over. It is obvious why the founders chose these particular grounds for their headquarters. Even though the estate is surrounded by the noise and chaos of the city of Madras, within Adyar's gates there remains a quality of beauty that is rare to find. It is no wonder that there is a day, February 17, set aside each year called Adyar Day. Originally, February 17 was known as Olcott Day, the day of the founder's passing in 1907. Members gathered at the place where Henry Steel Olcott was cremated, saying a few words and offering flowers to the memorial built in his honor. By 1916 the tradition changed and became centered around the statue of HPB and Colonel Olcott that now stands in headquarters hall at Adyar. In her Watchtower notes of March 1916, Annie Besant writes: Olcott Day, February 17, as...

Life is undivided and fully present everywhere. Yet our experience is fragmented – joyful/sad, here/there, before/after, outer/inner. Is there a line separating these opposing twins? Whether we come to it through self-devised efforts, or through crises which strip away all that is unnecessary, there is a balancing still point in the timeless, ever-present moment of Now. Donate We would appreciate a contribution of 10 USD or its equivalent, or Rs.500 if you have an Indian account. • At first choose the currency from the drop-down list other than Indian rupees, unless you have an Indian account. • Choose ‘ Convention, …‘ and press + /- for the amount. • Press ‘Donate Now’ at the bottom of the page

Contents • 1 First World Congress • 2 Second World Congress • 3 Third World Congress • 4 Fourth World Congress • 5 Fifth World Congress • 6 Sixth World Congress • 7 Seventh World Congress • 8 Eighth World Congress • 9 Ninth World Congress • 10 Tenth World Congress • 11 Eleventh World Congress • 12 Notes • 13 Additional resources First World Congress The First World Congress was held in Paris, France, in 1921. Second World Congress The Second World Congress was held in Adyar, Chennai, India, in 1925. Third World Congress The Third World Congress was held at the Hotel Stevens in Chicago, United States, August 24-29, 1929. Speakers included The meetings of the World Congress were held in the Ball Room of the Stevens Hotel. It was combined with the Convention of the American Section.... Mr. Hodson was the star speaker after Dr. Besant, and the Congress and Convention closed as was the custom with the American Section in those days, with a huge banquet, at which everyone had to tell a story. A magazine story relates: The three outstanding characteristics of the Congress were the discussions of the relationship between the Society and The Liberal Catholic Church, the removal to India of the Official magazine, The Theosophist, and a change of dues to the Society. Dr. Besant was present and spoke frequently upon many subjects in both open and closed meetings. Public lectures were given also by Dr. James Cousins, and Mr. Geoffrey Hodgson, of England. Bishop Arundale of The Liberal ...

Contents • 1 History • 2 Three Declared Objects • 3 Freedom of Thought • 4 Freedom of the Society • 5 Organization and leadership • 6 Headquarters • 7 Activities and programs • 7.1 Annual convention • 7.2 School of the Wisdom • 7.3 Holidays and other celebrations • 7.4 Walking the campus • 8 Publications • 9 Affiliated organizations • 9.1 Directly affiliated • 9.2 Indirectly affiliated • 10 Online resources • 10.1 Articles and pamphlets • 10.2 Audio • 10.3 Video • 11 Additional resources • 12 Notes History The The Society was influential in the founding of many later esoteric movements, a number of which were founded by former TS members. Some notable cases are Dr. Gerard Encausse (Papus), founder of the modern Martinist Order; William W. Westcott, co-founder of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn; Max Heindel, founder of The Rosicrucian Fellowship; Alice Bailey, founder of the Arcane School; Three Declared Objects No acceptance of particular beliefs or practices is required to join The Theosophical Society. All in sympathy with its • To form a nucleus of the Universal Brotherhood of Humanity, without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste or colour. • To encourage the study of Comparative Religion, Philosophy and Science. • To investigate unexplained laws of Nature and the powers latent in man. These three Objects form the foundation for the work of the Theosophical Society. However, they can be interpreted on many levels. Dr. John Algeo, former president of the TS in A...

By Mary K. Neff, Henry S. Olcott, Annie Besant, Ernest Wood, J. Krishnamurti, George S. Arundale. Foreword by C. Jinarajadasa. Adyar Madras (Chennai): Theosophical Publishing House, 1999. Paperback, x +54 pages, 1st ed. 1934 as A Guide to Adyar. These two guidebooks present an introduction to the international center or "Home of the Theosophical Society--one a new work on Adyar today and the other a new edition of an older work on the Adyar of yesteryear. Together, they give a comprehensive overview of the campus that has been the headquarters of the Theosophical Society since 1882. The first, the new work, is lavishly illustrated with color photographs, an average of one per page. It gives an Insightful, colorful, and extensive view of present-day Adyar. It covers the history, the grounds, the shrines, the Garden of Remembrance, the international offices, the Theosophical Publishing House, the Vasanta Press, the School of the Wisdom, the Adyar Library, the museum and archives, the guest houses, the Olcott Memorial School and other welfare activities, the Theosophical Order of Service, and international conventions. The book gives an informative and handsomely appealing tour of Adyar, its physical plant, educational activities, administrative operations, charitable services, and spiritual events. From it one gains a real sense of what Adyar is and means. The second, newly reedited older work, covers the history of Adyar more extensively, particularly in two articles by one...