A Message to Friends in Every Country
United Lodge of Theosophists
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Each year, by June 25,
the U.L.T. sends a message
to its associates and friends.
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TO SPREAD BROADCAST THE TEACHINGS OF THEOSOPHY AS
RECORDED IN THE WRITINGS OF H. P. BLAVATSKY AND WM. Q. JUDGE
United Lodge of Theosophists
A VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATION OF STUDENTS OF THEOSOPHY
June 21-25, 2007
Dear Friends and Associates:
The United Lodge of Theosophists exists to support all who sense that “I have something to do with my own evolution, and that of all beings.” Its mission is based on the view that each human can, and will, learn about the divine nature of the universe and its units, including themselves. The process of spiritual, mental, and physical evolution by which this wisdom is reached -- the heart of the writings of H. P. Blavatsky and William Q. Judge -- is both revolutionary and profound. It introduces the idea that we are complex beings who rise to self-consciousness along with a mighty tide of other souls over vast cycles of time. Having reached this point, individual action and choice creates human destiny. Consistent study and application of the teachings of Theosophy brings the conviction that we consciously can become co-workers with Great Nature and fulfill the promise of human wisdom and service.
In times of turmoil in the physical world, however, outer conflicts bring inner confusion, fear and doubt. Students wonder about the meaning of great events and their impact on the personal nature. These currents temporarily may deflect us from our journey, yet they also encourage a closer look at the fundamental ideas of Theosophy. Such effort -- if we dare to approach these great teachings without fear -- opens our vision to the truth that the laws that govern the world are moral and spiritual. Seen through this mighty lens, personal, national and international strife become necessary steps in evolution, as experience is gained and balance is restored:
“There is one eternal law in nature, one that always ends to adjust contraries and to produce final harmony. It is owing to this law of spiritual development superseding the physical and purely intellectual, that mankind will become freed of its false gods, and find itself finally – SELF-REDEEMED.” (H. P. Blavatsky, “The Secret Doctrine”, II, p. 420)
How does U.L.T. “adjust contraries” and maintain its balance in the face of these same external forces? To maintain the “original impulses” noted by H. P. B. in the closing pages of “The Key to Theosophy”, Robert Crosbie considered clarity of text, tools, and method, without imposing undue structure. Today, in a world-wide effort, while each Lodge, Study Class, and unaffiliated student reflects their own skhandic make-up, certain basic approaches are of use:
“For the beginning, the middle, and the end, we should hold to the Three Fundamental Propositions of “The Secret Doctrine” in all our public work – for upon these the whole philosophy hinges, and unless well grounded in them, no real progress can be had…It will be well at every study class to state what the purpose of the meeting is; to have volunteers state in their own words their understanding of the Three Fundamentals. Questions should be freely invited and asked, the object being that students, even beginners, should formulate for themselves. Only so can they make their understanding good, and get themselves in the position where they can best help others even as they have been helped.” (Robert Crosbie, “The Friendly Philosopher”, pp. 391-392)
While the method of “No dogmatism, no personal followings, no spiritual authority…” is rarely popular, as all who would increase interest in Theosophy know, the underlying reason for this platform remains. Students who have experienced all that the personal nature has to offer begin to search for ways of study and work that encourage the impersonal and spiritual within. As presented in the Declaration of U.L.T. -- a statement in itself of how the soul operates -- this method of work hints at the next evolutionary stage for humanity. Regular study of the Declaration provides an almost mantramic understanding of the self-balancing nature of U.L.T.
Students continue to question how best to reach any and all who search for these teachings and this unconventional approach. Efforts of the past year include workshops, conferences, correspondence courses, “conversations” and participation in Internet activities, as well as new and on-going classes, lectures, and study groups. As the evolutionary ebb and flow of change seemingly brings many into, out of, and again into the direct Theosophic current, it becomes clear that “The Path of Brotherhood and the Path of Occultism are One Path.” (Ibid., p. 375)
In our age it is well to consider what the Great Ones have done and do. Age after age, year after year, They conserve the knowledge and wait, doing what They can, and how They can, in accordance with cyclic law. Knowing this, and doing thus, there can be no room for doubt and discouragement… We are holding, waiting and working for those few earnest souls who will grasp the plan and further the work … (Ibid., p. 68)
In deep appreciation of all that is being done to accomplish this extraordinary end,
With fraternal greetings,
THE UNITED LODGE OF THEOSOPHISTS
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