149th International Convention
Practical Theosophy and the Art of Self-Transformation
About the Convention
The Convention of 2024-2025 will be in-person at Adyar
Practical Theosophy and the Art of Self-Transformation
Members of the Society are welcome to attend as delegates.
Non-members are welcome to attend but accommodation at the campus is not possible due to the limit of beds.
Venue: International Headquarters Adyar, Chennai, India Google Map (click)
When: 31st December 2024 - 4th January 2025
You are suggested to arrive before 31 December and leave after 4th January.
Registration: Information(click)
Online: Registration for Online participation is not required. Programs are webcasted online for free.
Public Lecture Speakers
Schedule
Practical Theosophy and the Art of Self-Transformation
30 Dec 2024
Monday / 30 Dec 2024
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Venue
Headquarters Hall
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15:00 - 16:30
Ceremony, Order of the Round Table
Chalise Ceremony, by the Order of The Round Table -India
31 Dec 2024
Tuesday / 31 Dec 2024
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Venue
Adyar Theatre
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08:30 - 09:30
OPENING of the Convention
Prayers, Greetings, Invocation, and Opening of the Convention by Tim Boyd, the International President
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Venue
Adyar Theatre
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09:30 - 11:00
Adyar Today and Future
Address by the International President
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Venue
Adyar Theatre
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17:00 - 18:00
The Value of Joy in Self-Transformation
Kurt has been working to develop a basic spiritual practice, simple and easy to remember, but profound in its effects in supporting personal transformation.
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Venue
Adyar Theatre
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19:45 - 21:00
New Year's Eve Concert
Darshan Choir with Vocalists, Dancers, Musicians
01 Jan 2025
Wednesday / 01 Jan 2025
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Venue
Adyar Theatre
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08:30 - 09:30
Short talks
Talks by Linda Oliveira and Shikhar Agnihotri
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Venue
Adyar Theatre
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17:00 - 18:00
Cinema - Impact on Cultural Transformation
Public lecture by Prof. K. Hariharan
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02 Jan 2025
Thursday / 02 Jan 2025
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Venue
Bharata Samaj Temple
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08:30 - 09:30
Devotional Meeting
Devotional meeting is conducted at the Temple of Light
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03 Jan 2025
Friday / 03 Jan 2025
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08:30 - 09:20
Theosophical Order of Service (TOS)
Presentation by Nancy Secrest
TOS International Secretary, USA / Resident at Adyar, India
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Venue
Adyar Theatre
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09:30 - 10:30
Growing the Third Ear under the Great Astral Mother Tree
Artist Christine Odlund from Sweden
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Venue
Adyar Theatre
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10:30 - 12:30
Indian Section Convention II
"Know Thyself" with 5 speakers
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Venue
Adyar Theatre
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17:00 - 18:00
Besant Lecture
Hon’ble Governor of Tamil Nadu Thiru R. N. Ravi
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04 Jan 2025
Saturday / 04 Jan 2025
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Venue
Adyar Theatre
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10:30 - 11:30
Olcott School new building dedication
Olcott Memorial higher Secondary School has a new school building which will have a dedication event with the delegates
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Venue
Adyar Theatre
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15:00 - 16:00
World Congress and Plenary session
Welcoming to the World Congress
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Venue
Adyar Theatre
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17:00 - 18:00
President's Lecture
International President of the TS Mr Tim Boyd
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Venue
Adyar Theatre
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18:00 - 19:00
Closing of the Convention
Closing words by International President; Vote of Thanks by Shikhar Agnihotri, Convention Officer
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