Program List
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| 08:30 | OPENING |
Lighting the Lamp, Prayers of the Religions, Universal Prayer, Greetings Invocation and declaring the Convention open Group photo |
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| 09:30 | PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS |
Presidential AddressAnd report of the Theosophical Society worldwide of 2024-25 Book Releases |
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| 11:00 | INAUGURATIONS |
Exhibitions at Headquarters building1. Blavatsky Museum of Arts |
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| 14:00 | INAUGURATIONS |
Exhibitions at Adyar Library and Research Centre1. Surendra Narayan Archives: |
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| 15:00 | RECEPTION |
Reception near Admin Lawn Snacks, sweets, coffee, tea Small performances by Olcott School children |
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| 17:00 | PUBLIC LECTURE |
"Looking Through the Window of Eternity"Shikhar Agnihotri |
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| 19:45 | RITUAL OF THE MYSTIC STAR |
Delegates can watch the Ceremony and are requested to be seated by 7.35 PM |
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| 08:30 | SHORT TALKS |
"One Life, Many Paths" and "A Timeless Message"
Catalina Isaza-Cantor, International Speaker, TS Colombia, Resident at Adyar |
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| 10:00 | INDIAN SECTION CONVENTION - I |
“Inaugural Address”, Tim Boyd, International President “State of The Indian Section Address”, Pradeep Gohil, President, Indian Section |
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| 11:30 | Tree Planting and Time Capsule - the Philippine Section |
Tree planting of three different saplings and placing a capsule containing messages from Philippine members. |
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| 15:00 | WORKSHOP-I-Peace |
WS 1: Peace in Action: A Theosophical Approach to Service and Self-AwarenessStep into the heart of Theosophy's practical application. This interactive workshop isn't just about theory—it's about practice. |
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| 15:00 | WORKSHOP-I-Education |
WS 2: Education for Life: Seeds of GratitudeThis workshop invites us to water the seeds of gratitude within. |
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| 15:00 | WORKSHOP-I-Unity |
WS 3: Embodied Unity: Experiencing the Hidden Energies of the SelfDuring this practical workshop, participants engage in a progressive sequence of exercises designed to cultivate subtle energetic awareness. |
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| 17:00 | PUBLIC LECTURE |
“Adyar Chronicles: The Living Heart of the Theosophical Society”Geetha Jaikumar, Researcher, Surendra Narayan Archives, TS, Adyar |
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| 19:45 | CULTURAL EVENING |
"Ekam sat, Anant Aayami" - One truth, Infinite ExpressionsThe presentation will showcase the above-mentioned theme through an Odissi dance performance, highlighting how every individual perceives the One in different ways - Vishnu for Vaishnavas, Shiva for Shaivas, Devi for |
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| 08:30 | DEVOTIONAL MEETING |
Conducted at the Temple of Light, Bharata Samaj Temple |
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| 10:00 | DIALOGUE |
"Preparing for a New Humanity"Two esteemed theosophists discuss in a form of dialogue |
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| 10:50 | THEOSOPHICAL ORDER OF SERVICE (TOS) |
"The Role of Service in Shaping the Future"Rekha Nahar, Assistant International Secretary of TOS, the Philippines "Being Humanity"Nancy Secrest, International Secretary of TOS, TS USA, Resident at Adyar |
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| 15:00 | WORKSHOP-II-Unity |
WS 3: Embodied Unity: Experiencing the Hidden Energies of the SelfDuring this practical workshop, participants engage in a progressive sequence of exercises designed to cultivate subtle energetic awareness. |
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| 15:00 | WORKSHOP-II-Peace |
WS 1: Peace in Action: A Theosophical Approach to Service and Self-AwarenessStep into the heart of Theosophy's practical application. This interactive workshop isn't just about theory—it's about practice. |
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| 15:00 | WORKSHOP-II-Education |
WS 2: Education for Life: One Heart and InterbeingThis workshop explores the quiet inner world where all life meets and the subtle threads that connect us to the earth, to each other, and to the greater mystery from which ev |
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| 17:00 | THEOSOPHY-SCIENCE LECTURE |
“Being, Consciousness, and the Future in an AI-Driven World”Sangeetha Menon gave a Lecture at the International Convention in 2018. |
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| 19:45 | ONE FIRE - 150y DOCUMENTARY |
150 years of theosophy and the Theosophical SocietyIn 1875, in a dimly lit room in New York City, two seekers—Helena Blavatsky and Henry Steel Olcott, a visionary reformer—lit a spark that would ignite minds across the world. |
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| 08:30 | WATER CEREMONY |
We consecrate our unity in a sacred Union of Waters CeremonyWater is the essence of life itself. It flows endlessly, connecting everything on our beloved Mother Earth, and beyond. |
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| 10:00 | INDIAN SECTION CONVENTION - II |
“Reach Within to Embrace the Unity of Life”With five Indian speakers on the theme (1) K. M. Vani Shree: ‘Serve Humanity by Realizing Unity of Life’ |
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| 15:00 | CONVERSATION |
“Art, Theosophy, and Adyar”Throughout the first half of the twentieth century, the Theosophical Society’s deep engagement with artistic practices generated a wide range of creative outcomes. |
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| 17:00 | BESANT LECTURE |
“Spirituality and Service: Foundations of a Better World”(From Theosophical Standpoint) Public Lecture by International Vice-President of the Theosophical Society, Deepa Padhi |
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| 19:45 | MEMBERS' TALENT SHOW |
Artistic sharing by the Delegates Moderator: Vinay Patri, TS India |
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| 08:30 | DISCUSSION AND Q&A |
"Let's Talk"Conversation and Questions & Answers Chair: Tim Boyd, International President, TS Adyar |
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| 10:00 | GLOBAL MEDITATION |
Join the Guided Global MeditationStarting 10:00 AM India time - UTC / GMT: 04:30 AM |
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| 10:20 | ADYAR, THE MULTIVERSE |
A video from AdyarCatalina Isaza-Cantor and Shikhar Agnihotri bring Adyar's spirit to our consciousness. Adyar, the Multiverse |
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| 14:00 | Admission of New Members |
New members will receive their Diplomas and President Tim Boyd will talk to them. |
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| 15:00 | MINI TALKS |
Three short talks(1) “Inner Unity and Healing for Future Humanity” - Svyatoslav Lipsky, Organizing Secretary, TS Russia |
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| 17:00 | PRESIDENT'S LECTURE |
"What's New? A Question Worth Asking"Public Lecture by the International President of the TS |
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| 18:00 | CLOSING |
Closing words by the International President |