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THEOSOPHICAL CORRESPONDENCE SERIES __________________ join the course here or here for courses in French and Greek
The correspondence course is for those wishing to learn about Theosophy who may not find it convenient to attend the meetings. Short answers are asked for, and this is an important part of the course, but it’s not a test in any sense, and there is no marking or scoring - the answers are not graded. It’s aim is to present the esoteric philosophy in an accessible way that stimulates intuition and thought.
1. The Doctrine of Reincarnation 2. The Doctrine of Karma 3. Masters – the Source of Theosophy 4. Manas – the Mind 5. The Body and Astral Body ----------- mid-course review ------------- 6. The States After Death 7. Sleep and Dreams 8. The Doctrine of Cycles 9. Evolution 10. Psychic Laws, Forces and Phenomena 11. The Theosophical Movement
The course material comprises of the main aspects of the philosophy, such as karma and reincarnation, the history of the great teachers of mankind, the states of human consciousness, the mystery of dreams and what we can expect in the after-death condition. Theosophy contains the inner aspect of many of the world's great religious traditions; if approached with an open mind there seems no limit to the discoveries of ourselves and the world that can be made. The moments that make up ‘terraces of enlightenment’ may come often or infrequently, and as we follow the philosophy, cultivating indifference for results, the work repays many dividends in good time. All that is needed to complete the course is an enquiring outlook and a feeling of wonder about our world and the dignity of its people. A routine of regular study-time every day lifts us little by little to other forms of consciousness.
The series of questions after each topic is there to help your understanding of the subject. To answer them fully, some questions require background reading. The recommended books are classic texts which are freely available to download. Putting the ideas in our own words is a good exercise
- by completing some answers, if only one or two at first – you will stretch the mind along new
lines, out of the old mental grooves, a simple step that ‘frees ourselves from ourselves’. The questions are for discussion and correspondence but don’t feel you need to complete all of them at first. Most students work on a monthly turnaround to send in their answers and then look at the sample ones. Periodically we will send you reminders to assist keeping on schedule.
a) Q: Mailing by post or email? A: yes, either post or email b) Q: Is it free? A: always
The next topics are sent when you have completed the last one. Answers can be emailed, posted or faxed. It is available free by post, or by email as a Word 97 attachment. Donations for P&P are welcome.
Joining is quick and simple and is completed by contacting email: tcc (at) clara.co.uk post: Correspondence Course c/o W Windham 31 Marylands Road London W9 2DU UK UK fax 08717 502 714 m 07753 619 953 say if you would like it by email or hard copy.
1. Send your answers to the 'enrolling' address above or for overseas faxes to +44 20 7262 8639. 2. Details of activities or for UK book sales contact: ULT, 62 Queens Gardens, London, W2 3AH, UK 020 7723 0688 www.ultlon.freeserve.co.uk 3. Book sales outside UK are sold on-line at: www.theosophycompany.org/books.html or contact by email inquiry (at) theosophycompany.org tel +1 (213) 748 7244, http://www.ult-la.org 4. Your registration details will remain private and won't be used elsewhere.
Background reading during the course is valuable and provides material to fill in between topics. Ocean [400k] Key [1,400k] To save file>save as>..... to your desktop etc. A 400k file takes about 2-3 minutes on a dial-up modem and less than a minute on broadband.
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