The Auckland Theosophical Centre put together various types of events which you can view below by click on the appropriate icon below.
Most events are complimentary, although a small donation to help covers costs is always appreciated. The Yoga sessions on Tuesday evenings does have a small charge associated with it which the tutor will inform you of at the meeting.
We welcome new people to come along to our Monday evening events. These evenings are an opportunity to gain some understanding of what the Theosophical Society is and the areas we explore.
Public EventsTheosophical Centre |
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| September 2019 | ||
| Date | Time | Subject |
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| Tuesday 24 | 6.00pm | Yoga and Meditation |
| Monday 30 | 7.30pm | Exploring Theosophia (7) The Nature of Our Thinking Principle |
| October 2019 | ||
| Date | Time | Subject |
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| Tuesday 1 | 6.00pm | Yoga and Meditation |
| Monday 7 | 7.30pm | National Guest Speakers Carol Collier & Barbara Zanarb speaking on Theosophy – Omnipotent, Omniscient, Omnipresent and Who am I in the Light of Theosophy |
| Tuesday 8 | 6.00pm | Yoga and Meditation |
| Wednesday 9 to Tuesday 15 |
National Event - Spring School of Theosophy 2019 Living Theosophy in the 21st Century Director of Studies: Jacques Mahnich Prior registration required: www.theosophy.nz |
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| Monday 14 | 7.30pm | Break |
| Tuesday15 | 6.00pm | Yoga and Meditation |
| Saturday 19 | 10am-Noon | Saturday Morning Discussion Group Karma and Our Reactions To it |
| Monday 21 | 7.30pm | Break |
| Tuesday 22 | 6.00pm | Yoga and Meditation |
| Monday 28 | 7.30pm | Break (public Holiday) |
| Tuesday 29 | 6.00pm | Yoga and Meditation |
| November 2019 | ||
| Date | Time | Subject |
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| Monday 4 | 7.30pm | International Guest Speaker Jacques Mahnich speaking on Patience – a Buddhis Paramita so needed |
| Tuesday 5 | 6.00pm | Yoga and Meditation |
| Monday 11 | 7.30pm | TheoSophia Studies & Discussion The spiritual law of Cause and Effect Karma (1) |
| Tuesday 12 | 6.00pm | Yoga and Meditation |
| Monday 18 | 7.30pm | Foundation Day Commemoration of the TS Founding |
| Tuesday19 | 6.00pm | Yoga and Meditation |
| Saturday 23 | 10am-Noon | Saturday Morning Discussion Group Do the Ends Justify the Means? |
| Monday 25 | 7.30pm | TheoSophia Studies & Discussion Reincarnation Have we lived before (1) |
| Tuesday 26 | 6.00pm | Yoga and Meditation |
| December 2019 | ||
| Date | Time | Subject |
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| Monday 4 | 7.30pm | TheoSophia Studies & Discussion Reincarnation Have we lived before (2) |
| Tuesday 5 | 6.00pm | Yoga and Meditation |
| Saturday 7 December | 7.00pm | Christmas Celebration Evening Come and enjoy Beautiful Music and Poetry Followed by a shared Supper afterward (Bring a plate to share) |
Members Events
There is a monthly programme for members of the Theosophical Society, generally on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm.
We welcome members to these events allowing us to get to know each other along with being able to explore Theosophy at a deeper level together.
A light supper follows these meetings. Bring along a plate to share with others.
| Members Meeting 2019 | ||
| Date | Time | Subject |
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| Wednesday 25 September | 7.30pm | Members Discussion Evening Living in the Present |
| Wednesday 23 October | 7.30pm | Annual General Meeting (AGM) |
| Wednesday 27 November | 7.30pm | Governance Board Update |
| Saturday 7 December | 7.00pm | Christmas Celebration Evening Come and enjoy Beautiful Music and Poetry Followed by a shared Supper afterward (Bring a plate to share) |
Seminars
Occasionally we do hosts seminars or workshops allowing participants to explore more deeply, in a practical way, some of the processes we discuss in our meeting. For Theosophy to be useful in our lives, then it is necessary to make it a living experience every single day.
Below are some planned events coming up.
National Events
Theme: Living Theosophy in the 21st Century
9 to 15 October 2019
Generic Description
We are living at a time where the evolution of our human civilizations is accelerating. Values, ethics & community's life models are changing rapidly. Science and Technologies are reshaping the landscape of our human development. Ancient Wisdom teachings are more than ever a robust guide on an ever-moving path. Their application to day-to-day life requires an adaptation to the new challenges.
This Summer School proposes an assessment of the current world situation, a diagnostic of the root causes of human behavior, and a review of the main principles/practices of the Ancient Wisdom. It is centered around human modes of being, and their modes of application/adaptation for a transformation of these modes of being to better accompany the human evolution trajectory.
Detailed Description
- Introduction
- World Vision
- Causal analysis/ Root causes of suffering
- Science evolution / Technological revolutions
- Building Bridges Between Science & Traditions
- Transformation/Adaptation - The 4 Yogas
- Practices from the Traditions of the World
- Difficulties/Pitfalls & Remedies/Aids
- Conclusion
BIO:
Jacques Mahnich spent his professional carrier in Aeronautical Engineering Industry, specialized in Aircraft Powerplants Systems. He is a regular member of the French Theosophical Society, Adyar, since 1978, and of TOS-France. He is the founder of a Theosophical Study Group in the South of France, and he supports regular theosophical training courses and conferences. Involved in theosophical activities at the international level, he is a member of ITC (International Theosophical Conferences Inc.), a worldwide lecturer, the co-founder of a web blog dedicated to the search for the origin of the Stanzas of Dzyan http://prajnaquest.fr/blog, and the co-founder of a web-based Project http://theoscience.org which publish a quarterly review of Researches Relevant to Theosophy.
| Venue: |
Auckland Theosophical Centre, 4 Warborough Avenue, Epsom, Auckland |
| Enquires to: | office@theosophy.org.nz or (09) 523-1797 |
| For Costs: |
Members Registration only $140 (registration is non-refundable). This includes registration, lunch served daily (Wed-Thu- Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon-Tue) and morning and afternoon teas during the event. Non-members Registration only $190 (registration is non-refundable). This includes registration, lunch served daily (Wed-Thu- Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon-Tue) and morning and afternoon teas during the event. Members Registration plus Accommodation - $280.00 (registration is non-refundable). At Vasanta House, 10 Warborough Ave, Epsom, Auckland. This includes Shared accommodation is available for an additional $140 and this includes accommodation and self- serve breakfast daily in the upstairs kitchen. |