The aim of the 2016 Conference was to explore the active connection between Theosophical teachings and social responsibility
\nGuided by the principles and metaphysical perspectives given in The Secret Doctrine and other writings of HP Blavatsky and those of her close co-workers, conference participants discussed how fundamental ethical questions reflected in contemporary social conditions might be answered
\nHow might students of Theosophy understand and practice social responsibility? What thoughts and deeds might help us reduce suffering and improve the quality of life for all those lives?
\nDo the teachings of Theosophy, in particular the message of HP Blavatsky, indicate a duty to help others?
\nThe program and location of the Conference, at La Casa de Maria in Santa Barbara, provided an inspiring and regenerative opportunity for both formal and informal discussion in a community of Theosophical learning<\/p>\n
Contents:<\/u>
\nWelcome from the Three ITC Presidents
\nJan Nicholas Kind, Vice President
\nHerman C. Vermeulen, Vice President
\nGene Jennings, President<\/p>\n
Presentation of the Theme and the Program
\nCarolyn Dorrance<\/p>\n
Plenary Dialogue on The Great Master's Letter
\nExcerpts from the Great Master's Letter
\nFacilitator: Gene Jennings<\/p>\n
The Stanzas of Dzyan as Presented in The Secret Doctrine
\nMartin Leiderman<\/p>\n
HPB and Social Responsibility
\nHerman C. Vermeulen
\nWesley Amerman
\nLeonie Van Gelder
\nMinor Lile<\/p>\n
Approaching The Secret Doctrine
\nMartin Leiderman
\nJohanna Vermeulen-Piket
\nPierre Wouters<\/p>\n
Plenary Harvest: What Have We Learned Today?
\nFacilitator: Gerry Kiffe<\/p>\n
Why Are We Our Brothers Keeper?
\nCarolyn Dorrance
\nSieglinde Plocki
\nDomen Kocevar<\/p>\n
Plenary Harvest: What Have We Learned and What Can We Do?
\nFacilitators: Marijn Gijsbers and April Hejka-Ekins<\/p>\n
Gandhi on Theosophy, Modern Civilization and Social Reform
\nJames Tepfer<\/p>\n
Study Circle Readings
\nThe Four Golden Links and Theosophical Duty
\nThe Influence of Wise Beings
\nSound, Speech and Creativity
\nHelping Nature with Reference
\nTransforming Alienation into Brotherhood
\nDeeper Dimensions to Justice
\nThe Ascending Cycle<\/p>\n
Impressions and Reflections
\nSocratic Dialogue Meets World Peace,
\nKate Blahack
\nA Krotonian's Look at ITC 2016,
\nOlga Omlin
\nITC 2016 Impressions of a Moderator,
\nJonathan Colbert<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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