Mission statement (draft, still under consideration)

To serve humanity as a spiritual study and retreat centre, inviting people to come to work on the process of human regeneration through self-transformation. 

Sacred Places with Kurt Leland created a lot of interest

After a quiet start activities at the centre went full steam ahead. 
The American clairvoyant Kurt Leland started the weekend of June 1^stwith a lecture about the three objects of the TS at the annual meeting of the members of the Dutch section. Each of the objects has its own inner meaning; they are interrelated, and none can be ignored. The public meeting Sacred Places, how to perceive, preserve and co-create them attracted nearly 100 persons, with many newcomers. In a very simple and modest way Kurt elaborated on the different aspects of sacred places, amongst others working with devas. The day has been recorded and will become available on YouTube (follow the announcements on our site). During the last day Kurt explored the finer energies near the LCC chapel and the Garden of Remembrance with a small team of workers, as a preparation for the renovation of that garden later this year. We all learned a lot and had the feeling that we opened a new page in the history of ITC. 
 

Seminar The Voice of the Silence, An Insight into the Mystery and Purpose of our Life with Martin Leiderman

This seminar was also very well attended with some 80 participants, including a large group of friends from Point Loma. Time and again Martin appears to be able to give new insights in, and approaches to this very special booklet. His opening was quite refreshing: “Be sure that no-one in this Besant Hall is on the path yet, we are on the road to the path at best. The path is difficult and requires a lot of preparation ”. During this seminar we were all on the same footing. Martin combines his very deep insight with a lot of humour, which helps to attentive. We are fortunate that this will become available on YouTube as well.  


 

Productive annual meeting with the General Council TS Adyar

For the third time already, members of the General Council and a few invitees gathered at ITC for strategic planning sessions, and the second official General Council meeting. A list of projects has been discussed and when required decided upon. As before there was a very open and positive atmosphere of working together to make the work of the TS more relevant for the future. Considerable steps have been made already, such as the opening of a theosophical school on the compound in Adyar, the Adyar Theosophical Academy ATA. More news is visible through the blog of Tim Boyd https://www.youtube.com/user/presdenttb/videos.

Progress of Lotus House

After some initial delay work on Lotus House is progressing well. The end of May we offered the - alcohol free - ‘roof tile beer’ (pannenbier) to the workers, an old tradition when the highest point of a new building has been realised. The final layer of concrete has been laid over the floor heating pipes, and the bricklayers completed their job as well. So, the outside of this very nice-looking building gradually becomes visible. One of our Council members had the bright idea to place some sand and little stones of each European Country under the floor. So, on the occasion of the General Council being present a small ceremony was held with the International President Tim Boyd, who mentioned that it is a rare opportunity that so many sections are represented to watch the beginning of a new house for the work of the TS.

Work in the Garden of Remembrance

After intensive and elaborate deliberations and research the Executive Committee was able to make some clear decisions. This autumn the old trees will be cut down, and new smaller trees will be placed on the same spot, as part of a complete renovation. The advice of Kurt Leland gave us more confidence that we are on the right track, enabling us to make some additional improvements fully respecting the finer energies in the garden. 

Programs on the powers latent in humanity

The Preparations of this two years program are progressing well. The program of the Dutch study days, with the title ‘Latent human powers’ (Latente menselijke vermogens) will be available shortly.

A small, hard working community

The ITC can function thanks to a small and hardworking team of devoted volunteers. During the month of June, with an ever ongoing series of programs, and several changing groups of participants, we realised once again how efficient our team is. However, we know our limitations as well, for instance when one of us falls ill. Expanding the team with new workers has a very high priority now.

Important dates for your diary

Projects you might wish to support financially

Adyar Renovation Fund: for European donations use the IBAN account-number NL47 RABO 0303 5085 23, Stichting St. Michael Renovation Fund Adyar, BIC/SWIFT code RABONL2U. For full information see the renovation fund web site:  www.adyar-renovation.org

Olcott Fund: a small fund for travel expenses of lecturers, and scholarships for participants during ITC seminars. Donations payable to St. Michael's Foundation (see footer) mentioning Olcott Fund.

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