The conference was hosted by the New Zealand Section from 14 to 19 October 2016 at the Rose Park Hotel in Auckland, New Zealand. We had over 100 register for the conference from many of the Indo-Pacific region countries and beyound. It was a privilege to welcome members from Australia, Singapore, India, The Philipines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brazil, Argentina, USA, France and of course New Zealand.
The annual convention 2017 was held in Dunedin St Margaret's College which is part of the University of Otago campus in the heart of Dunedin. The convention went from Thursday 12 January and finished on Monday evening 16 January.
The annual convention 2018 was held in Palmerston North. The convention went from Thursday 18 January and finished on Monday evening 21 January wirth guests International President Tim Boyd with Lily Boyd and International Speaker Dorothy Bell.
The exploration of processes to awaken our spiritual potential incorporates the development of a perception that has a heart-mind focus. Some of the practical steps as part of this process of awakening, are outlined below. According to Theosophy, the mind is the soul. The mind and the soul are the same things. The soul is also referred to as our permanent individuality, in contrast with our present personality.
The Theosophical Society has the unique role as Keeper and Sharer of the Ageless Wisdom. and through the public sharing of the sacred teachings,enriched by contemporary experience they become relevant to the lives of communities.
A presentation by Victor Peñaranda: There is a vital need in each one of us to experience beauty. Let us explore how beauty helps us find our way back to ourselves and learn to love life.
Pablo Sender, the director of studies at the 2016 School of Theosophy in New Zealand shares some of his insights into the work of the Theosophical Society.
Pablo Sender explores the Theosophical Society tradition which has developed a wealth of teachings about the spiritual life that constitutes a distinctive system of yoga.
