149th International Convention
Recorded program
Public Lecture Speakers
Program Schedule
Practical Theosophy and the Art of Self-Transformation
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 - 10:30
Adyar Today and Future
Presidential Address and TS Report of 2023-2024
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11:00 - 15:00
Inaugurations
Art Exhibitions at the Art Restoration Lab and Museum.
Archival exhibitions at Surendra Narayan Archives and Library Display Room.
Opening of the Stalls.
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Venue
Admin building
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15:00 - 16:45
Reception
Meeting the delegates around snacks and tea/coffee
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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.
01 Jan 2025
Wednesday / 01 Jan 2025
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Venue
Adyar Theatre
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08:30 - 09:30
Short lectures
"The Alchemy of Theosophy" by Linda Oliveira and "Theosophy - the Philosopher's Stone" by Shikhar Agnihotri
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Venue
Adyar Theatre
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10:00 - 12:00
Indian Section Convention I
"Inaugural Address by Tim Boyd, "State of the Indian Section" by Pradeep Gohil
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Workshops places
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15:00 - 16:00
Workshops
Workshops on "Invoking the Future Garden", "Theosophical Education - The Art of Living and Learning", and "Expanding Perspectives Through Forum Theatre"
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Venue
Adyar Theatre
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17:00 - 18:00
Growing the Third Ear under the Great Astral Mother Tree - Art in Relation to Theosophy
Public Lecture by Artist from Sweden
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Venue
Adyar Theatre
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19:45 - 21:00
Poetry Circle and AI translation demo
World Federation of Young Theosophists present
02 Jan 2025
Thursday / 02 Jan 2025
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Venue
Adyar Theatre
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10:00 - 11:00
Dialogue
Theosophy, the Theosophical Society, and the World
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Venue
Adyar Theatre
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15:00 - 16:00
Mini-Talks
Talks on the theme of the Convention "Practical Theosophy and the Art of Self-Transformation"
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Venue
Adyar Theatre
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17:00 - 18:00
Theosophic Governance - Sustainable Future for Mankind
BESANT LECTURE: Hon’ble Governor of Tamil Nadu Thiru R. N. Ravi
03 Jan 2025
Friday / 03 Jan 2025
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Venue
Adyar Theatre
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08:30 - 09:30
Theosophical Order of Service (TOS)
TOS report and about TOS
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Venue
Adyar Theatre
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10:00 - 12:00
Indian Section Convention II
"Know Thyself" with 5 speakers
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Venue
Adyar Theatre
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15:00 - 16:00
The Divine Hidden in Daily Life
Short lectures on Theosophy and Art
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Venue
Adyar Theatre
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17:00 - 18:00
Science of the Sacred: Water's Transformative Power
Theosophy-Science lecture
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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 at Besant Gardens. We go to dedicate it to its purpose.
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Adyar Theatre
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15:00 - 16:00
World Congress and WFYT
Invitation to the 12th World Congress in Canada. Update of Young Theosophists work.
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Venue
Adyar Theatre
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17:00 - 18:00
Spirituality and the Practical World
Public Lecture by the International President
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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
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.
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