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Mr. Schuller,
1. I was not aware of AJ Davis 'looming' in HPB's background- I will pursue this tantalizing hint. As well as setting up a discussion as well. Thank you for this.
2. You are correct that K's disillusionment or alienation from CWL di...
Keene's 'Psychic Mafia' is a fascinating book, having been invited to present a talk this past summer at a local spiritualist camp on the 19th century Spiritualist, Andrew Jackson Davis. I was able to observe the hierarchy & social dynamics in suc...
Michaelcarlo,
I would have to disagree on your point as to Besant being decieved by the "glamor of the astral light" when in truth she was deceived by the glamor of Leadbeater's lies and pomposity. Besant is redeemed by the true motherly love she ...
Brother Bruce,
This is a point I've sought to share w/ our fellow theosophists for years. Thank you! Theosophists are or should be truly global citizens. For me personally Thomas Paine's words from his "Age of Reason" speak to us today, "My count...
Brother Bruce,
The question of how theosophists should approach Isis is still a matter of great debate- is it a "rough draft" of the SD? This among many other theories abound. Michael Gomes' abridgment of Isis was the first time for me to read it...
Mr. Schuller,
I regret that debate is not possible w/ true believers such as yourself in the sense Eric Hoffer uses the term in his book of the same name. As a fellow Theosophist may we not agree that there are true & false paths of spiritual inv...
Sergei O. Prokofieff, nephew of the great Russian composer serves on the Vorstand (executive council) of the Anthroposophical Society in Dornach, Switzerland. In this new work 'The East in the Light of the West) parts 1-3 that appear together for ...
The SD in my opinion is not a work meant to be read as other books in a linear fashion, from beginning to end. Also, I personally found working & studying Anthropogenesis initally more approachable and only later moved into Cosmogenesis. As Judge ...
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- About Me:
- "My country is the world, and my religion is to do good."
-Thomas Paine
Currently President & Treasurer of the Midwest Federation of the TSA and Treasurer of the Ozark Theosophical Camp & Education Center in Sulphur Springs, Arkansas.
- Religious/Spiritual Path:
- Freethought/Agnostic
- Aspects of Theosophy I am most interested in:
- The works of HPB, social service, and history.
- Favorites (books, music, movies, etc.):
- Books:
Hsin Hsin Ming
Light On the Path by Mabel Collins
Bhagavad Gita (translation by Swami Nikhilananda)
"The unreal has no being and the real never ceases to be."
The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius
The Analects of Confucius
The Psychology of Man's Possible Evolution by PD Ouspensky
The Age of Reason by Thomas Paine
Films:
Metropolis by Fritz Lang
The films of Jean Cocteau
The Red Shoes
Barry Lyndon by Stanley Kubrick
The Virgin Spring & 7th Seal by Ingmar Bergman
The Ship Sails On by Fellini
Ed Wood by Tim Burton
Lost Horizon
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Operas & Classical:
Turandot
The Magic Flute
Tannhauser & Die Meistersinger von Nuremberg
Hansel & Gretel
La Traviata
Marta
Baroque opera in general
Handel
Hayden
Nielsen
Prokofiev
- Lodge/Study Center:
- A member of the Kansas City Lodge.
- Goals:
- To live intentionally and consciously. Be kind, defend the weak, advocate for the disenfranchised and those most vulnerable in our society- the poor, children, the elderly, the disabled.
- Role Model(s):
- Mark Twain
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Paine
H.S. Olcott
My parents- Thomas & Collene Newbold
Ernesto "Che" Guevara
Wolfgang J. von Goethe
Rudolf Steiner
Seneca
Mark Newbold's Blog
The East in the Light of the West
Sergei O. Prokofieff, nephew of the great Russian composer serves on the Vorstand (executive council) of the Anthroposophical Society in Dornach, Switzerland. In this new work "The East in the Light of the West" parts 1-3 that appear together for the first time in English. Prokofieff one of the most thought-provoking occultists or as Anthroposophy prefers spiritual scientist today, provides descriptions of the Roerichs' and Alice Bailey's philosophies, based on their own perspective, together w/… Continue
Posted on November 29, 2009 at 11:18am —
My Season's Greetings to all the TC Community
From A Christmas Sermon
by Robert Ingersoll
The good part of Christmas is not always Christian- it is generally pagan; that is to say, human, natural.
Long before Christ was born the Sun-God triumphed over the powers of darkness. About the time that we call Christmas the days begin to perceptibly lengthen. Our barbarian ancestors were worshippers of the sun, and they celebrated its victory over the hosts of night. Such a festival was natural and beautiful. The most natural of all religions is… Continue
by Robert Ingersoll
The good part of Christmas is not always Christian- it is generally pagan; that is to say, human, natural.
Long before Christ was born the Sun-God triumphed over the powers of darkness. About the time that we call Christmas the days begin to perceptibly lengthen. Our barbarian ancestors were worshippers of the sun, and they celebrated its victory over the hosts of night. Such a festival was natural and beautiful. The most natural of all religions is… Continue
Posted on November 23, 2009 at 10:00am — 2 Comments
The Rosicrucian
The Rosicrucian
by Aleister Crowley
I see the centuries wax and wane.
I know their mystery of pain,
The secrets of the living fire,
The key of life I live; I reign
For I am master of desire.
Silent, I pass amid the folk
Caught in its mesh, slaves to its yoke.
Silent, unknown, I work and will
Redemption, godhead's master-stroke,
And breaking of the wands of ill.
No man hath seen beneath my brows
Eternity's exultant house.
No man hath noted in my brain
The knowledge of my mystic spouse.
I wat… Continue
by Aleister Crowley
I see the centuries wax and wane.
I know their mystery of pain,
The secrets of the living fire,
The key of life I live; I reign
For I am master of desire.
Silent, I pass amid the folk
Caught in its mesh, slaves to its yoke.
Silent, unknown, I work and will
Redemption, godhead's master-stroke,
And breaking of the wands of ill.
No man hath seen beneath my brows
Eternity's exultant house.
No man hath noted in my brain
The knowledge of my mystic spouse.
I wat… Continue
Posted on October 19, 2009 at 9:00am — 3 Comments
Mercury Retrograde
Mercury Retrogrades for 2009:
May 7-31
September 7-29
December 26-January 15, 2010
When Mercury is retrograde in the following signs, you may experience the following:
Aries:
Expect to be frustrated and frazzled. Assertive, impulsive Aries wants to move ahead, and all of the energy is going backward. Watch what you say and how you say it. Pay attention to what people say to you; you might be pleasantly surprised.
Taurus:
Take time to formulate your thoughts. Taurus an unhurried sign, slows do… Continue
May 7-31
September 7-29
December 26-January 15, 2010
When Mercury is retrograde in the following signs, you may experience the following:
Aries:
Expect to be frustrated and frazzled. Assertive, impulsive Aries wants to move ahead, and all of the energy is going backward. Watch what you say and how you say it. Pay attention to what people say to you; you might be pleasantly surprised.
Taurus:
Take time to formulate your thoughts. Taurus an unhurried sign, slows do… Continue
Posted on February 7, 2009 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment
(Excerpts from) The Why and How of Ecstasy by Aleister Crowley
I found this poetic monograph while researching in the Adyar library of the Theosophical Society. It was an original program for the "Rites of Eleusis" a series of public rituals conducted by Crowley at Caxton Hall in London. I have taken the liberty to not include the more out-dated, intellectually embarrassing sections. I have also left the archaic gender specific language in place.
"There is a land of pure delight,
Where saints immortal reign."
So used some of us to sing in our childhood. A… Continue
"There is a land of pure delight,
Where saints immortal reign."
So used some of us to sing in our childhood. A… Continue
Posted on February 1, 2009 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 11:42am on November 18, 2009, someone gave Mark Newbold a gift…
- From the Gift Store
- At 8:02pm on November 6, 2009,
tracey crampton smith said… - Thank you Mark for giving me feedback on the Order of Service Healing Rite - it gives me great pleasure to be able to share - I do hope that it will be continued to be used and shared further - Blessings to you - Tracey
- At 4:33am on October 30, 2009,
tracey crampton smith said…
- greetings Mark
My blessings are extended to you and all at the Ozark Theosophical Camp of the TSA.
- At 9:45pm on October 28, 2009, Jeff Zolkes gave Mark Newbold a gift…
Well, I'd give you the Big Crowley Kiss one, but haven't been able to purchase any credits yet...From the Gift Store
- At 11:53pm on October 27, 2009,
Jeff Zolkes said…
- Thanks for your friendship, inspiration, and for making me laugh!
- At 9:04am on October 27, 2009,
Dan Noga said… - Thanks Mark, glad to have returned. There is just so much going on here and it felt important to get involved once again.
- At 8:21pm on September 13, 2009,
Unni Chovan said… - Dear Soul,
Your understanding of Kerala's social senario is amazing.It is surprising that the so called communists donot try to study about the so called Soul or spirit. There are many hints in our ancient scriptures. But the communists just ovelook it and religiously beleave that religion is Opium. Religion is Opium, but spirituality is pure science.
And it is surprising that the Christians hate communism and promote capitalism and move in the opposite direction from what Comrade Immanueal taught. In the SHRAMAN(Jain/Budh) philosophy APARIGRAHA is an important practice.Aparigraha is not accepting anthing and not accumulating anything meterial. Still they keep away from communists.
I am in between and has to find my path. Thanks for your comment
Unni
Trivandrum
- At 7:07pm on August 30, 2009,
tracey crampton smith said…
- Greetings Mark
with reference to the first line of the Theosophical Healing Ritual
"Sacred Lady/Sacred Lord of the depths and heights, of the east, north, west and south, who dwells is all forms which have been made."
It was written with the southern hemisphere in mind (as I live there) and you might like to change it to 'east, south, west and north' as your day turns in such a way.
regards and blessings to you
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