ORIGINAL THEOSOPHY IN ATHENS

A Renewal of Ancient Wisdom in Greece?

Aspasia Papadomichelaki

 The Parthenon, at Athens

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The following text was first published by

“The Aquarian Theosophist”, in its March

2005 edition, pp. 1-3. The original title was

“Theosophy in Greece”. For the present

online edition, parts of the text which

described specific theosophical activities

for the year 2005 have been eliminated.

On our request,  the author also wrote an

Updating Note which now closes the article.

(The editor of  www.TheosophyOnline.com )

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My personal metaphysical research started back in 1969; I was given the impetus by certain decisive events and internal experiences I had which led me to believe in the immortality of the soul.

My activity in metaphysics officially began with the non-profit association called “Center for Metaphysical Awareness” set up in Athens in 1984. Lectures were taking place as well as seminars, eastern philosophies studies, and yoga and meditation practice. All of these were followed by publications of books. This Center still runs at 60, Charilaou Trikoupi St., 10680 , Athens,  and nowadays it only deals with publications. It is housed at a 3rd floor, 75 square meters apartment in downtown Athens and I am the owner of the premises. It is at this very same apartment that is housed the ULT group. From 1990 onwards my activity has been exclusively focused on the study of Modern Theosophy.

In 1994, I joined the Theosophical Society (Adyar) and set up the Blavatsky Lodge. Four years later I had to quit as I disagreed with the tactics of the Society. In my country the Modern Theosophical Movement is almost unknown as regards both its historical and philosophical dimension. The Greek T. S. is a body where various personal views may be discussed but no concern whatever is given to its founders and to its primary work.

This gave me the motive to fervently turn my attention to Modern Theosophy and mainly to make an effort to show forth H.P.B and her work.

So, with a knowledge and understanding of the spiritual purpose of life and with its unity as the guideline, I set up a study group of authentic Theosophical texts - mainly H.P.B.’s  and of all those Theosophists who respected the original teaching,  following it up seriously and consistently (G. Barborka, G. Farthing). This activity was called “Blavatsky Movement” and the meetings were held at the premises already mentioned.

Study soon led me to the pursuit of Theosophical topics on the Internet and that’s how I joined Blavatsky.net. I was overwhelmed with the work that has survived thanks to the United Lodge of Theosophiststs, ULT. I have printed out from its web-pages the texts that I didn’t know of,  or the ones not available in Greece. Based on the texts and the very clear  expositions of  the Theosophical issues made by prominent ULT contemporary Theosophists,  we have gathered good  material for a serious study of the teachings.

Three years ago I  created  the web-page Theosophy.gr  which considerably helped the Theosophical Movement in Greece to become better known. Finally, it was through the Internet that the people in charge of the ULT came to know me and upon their suggestion to become an ULT associate, I accepted more than gladly.

Currently, the same group, now called ULT Study Group, meets every Wednesday and invites people to attend.  They ask questions and discuss the Theosophical topics on the agenda. The meetings are announced on the web-pages of Theosophy.gr and Ultathens.gr as well as in magazines. Amidst the regular meetings we organize certain lectures to attract more attendants.

ULT Study Group Activities

The following pamphlets have been translated into Greek:

Karma and Reincarnation, Practical Theosophy, What Is Death, the Mind and its Powers, Topics for Discussion, Afterdeath States and Spiritualistic Communications.

The following books by Blavatsky have been translated into Greek and edited by others:

- “The Key to Theosophy”

- “The Voice of the Silence”

- “The Secret Doctrine”

-  “Isis Unveiled”

“The Ocean of Theosophy” by William Judge has been translated and edited by Athens ULT.

The following books by Geoffrey Farthing have been translated and edited by Athens ULT:

- “Theosophy, what’s it all about?”

- “Theosophy, its beneficial potentialities”

- “Trilogy, Modern Theosophy, origins and intentions.”

TV: Presentations of Theosophical issues are made whenever possible.

The aim of the Web-page is to have as many articles of the founders as possible translated into Greek and continuous link with web-pages where Theosophical studies are available as well as articles and books on-line, discussion groups, lessons by correspondence, seminars and Theosophical news from all over the world.

A 2010 Updating Note

The web-page   www.theosophy.gr  became  www.blavatsky.gr . The new name covers more aptly our purpose to promote H.P.B and her work.

In 2008 a new study-group was formed and named “Blavatsky Studies”. The goal is to present the main theosophical ideas and subjects in a clear and comprehensive way. These studies give a preliminary model useful for humanity’s education in days to come.

The Studies run in monthly. Annual meetings approach a single topic each time dealt, and all its facets are explored, so as to achieve the depth and the seriousness required.

Brotherhood being at the core of the teaching, it is accomplished through the participation of Theosophists from all over the world.  

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Always visit  the  websites www.blavatsky.gr  , www.TheosophyOnline.com, and www.FilosofiaEsoterica.com   . Visit also the blog  www.Esoteric-Philosophy.com .

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If you want to have access to a daily study of the original teachings of Theosophy,

write to lutbr@terra.com.br  and ask for information on the e-group  E-THEOSOPHY.

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