Zen Theosophy

Zen Theosophy

, and then traveled to the United States and Canada.

Unlike the Theosophical Society proper, it recognizes Alice Bailey and her transmitted teachings, in addition to those of H.P. Blavatsky and Annie Besant. In keeping with the Theosophical traditions, Zen Theosophy advocates universal brotherhood without regard for social status, race or religion, and does not adhere to any one body of doctrine but focuses on finding the truth in all doctrines.

The name of Zen Theosophy itself denotes its purpose. Zen is the art of meditation, called Ch'an in Chinese, and Dhyana in Sanskrit. Theosophy is a word derived from Theos, meaning "Divine", and Sophia, meaning "Wisdom". The school therefore focuses on meditation and the study of philosophy as a balanced relationship, stressing the need for both.

Founding and Organisation

The group consolidated once it traveled to Canada, with one Mrs. Hemingway being the second oldest continual member of the group outside of its anonymous founder. She and others have been responsible for arranging and recording lecture tours, held by various members of what is deemed appropriate experience. Not a highly public group, they as yet have no published writings although a book is expected due out by 2009.

Lecture tours have been held in New Jersey, Los Angeles, the Woodstock area of New York, Edmonton, and the centre at Toronto. A notable group that has lectured with Zen Theosophy is the Wingmakers [http://www.wingmakers.com/] . The latter focuses on occult aesthetics, including music and art meant to be associated with esoteric thought.

Zen Theosophy also runs a series of meditation workshops during the Summer in and around the Toronto area, usually held at Kariya Park in Mississauga.

External links

* [http://zen-theosophy.com/ Official Zen Theosophy Website]
* [http://www.lucistrust.org/ Lucis Trust]
* [http://www.ts-adyar.org/ Theosophical Society - Adyar]
* [http://www.wingmakers.com/ Wingmakers]


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