Phoenix Theosophical Society

Phoenix Theosophical Society The Theosophical Society, or "Universal Brotherhood". Founded in 1875 at New York, by Colonel H.S. Olcott and H.P. Blavatsky, helped by W.Q. Judge...

The Theosophical Society is composed of students, belonging to any religion in the world or to none, who are united by their approval of the Society’s Objects, by their wish to remove religious antagonisms and to draw together men of goodwill, whatsoever their religious opinions, and by their desire to study religious truths and to share the results of their studies with others. Their bond of unio

n is not the profession of a common belief, but a common search and aspiration for Truth. They hold that Truth should be sought by study, by reflection, by purity of life, by devotion to high ideals, and they regard Truth as a prize to be striven for, not as a dogma to be imposed by authority. They consider that belief should be the result of individual study or intuition, and not its antecedent, and should rest on knowledge, not on assertion. They extend tolerance to all, even to the intolerant, not as a privilege they bestow but as a duty they perform, and they seek to remove ignorance, not punish it. They see every religion as an expression of the Divine Wisdom and prefer its study to its condemnation, and its practice to proselytism. Peace is their watchword, as Truth is their aim. Theosophy is the body of truths which forms the basis of all religions, and which cannot be claimed as the exclusive possession of any. It offers a philosophy which renders life intelligible, and which demonstrates the justice and the love which guide its evolution. It puts death in its rightful place, as a recurring incident in an endless life, opening the gateway to a fuller and more radiant existence. It restores to the world the Science of the Spirit, teaching man to know the Spirit as himself and the mind and body as his servants. It illuminates the scriptures and doctrines of religions by unveiling their hidden meanings, and thus justifying them at the bar of intelligence, as they are ever justified in the eyes of intuition. Members of the Theosophical Society study these truths, and theosophists endeavour to live them. Everyone willing to study, to be tolerant, to aim high, and to work perseveringly, is welcomed as a member, and it rests with the member to become a true theosophist.

05/17/2026

Saturday, May 23 · 1:00 – 2:45pm

Time zone: America/Phoenix (GMT - 7)
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/hdw-pbyp-vic](Law of Cause and Effect)

We will continue discussing Chapter 7, "The Law of Cause and Effect," from Ancient Wisdom for a New Age by Terry Hunt and Paul Benedict. Books will be available to read and for purchase. Please read the chapter and review the attachments before the meeting.

We meet in the conference room at Pyle Recreation Center 655 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282. If you plan to attend in person, please RSVP as only 10 seats are available.

THE LAW OF CAUSE AND EFFECT

As You Sow, So Shall You Reap
Perfect Justice Rules the World
Violence or World Peace?
Judgments
Giving Compliments
Group Karma

Questions for contemplation and discussion:

1. Do you believe that life is always fair, usually fair, or seldom fair? What are your reasons
for your belief?
2. Do you agree that a thought creates an energy field that affects every conscious entity to
some degree, especially those who are close by or the object of the thought?

3. Shakespeare said, “There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” Do you
agree? Why or why not?

4. How can you protect yourself from the negative thoughts of other people?

5. What does it mean “to be in the world but not of the world”?

6. Is it fair that you, the personality in this lifetime, should suffer the negative karma of
another personality from a previous lifetime?

7. Does perfect justice rule the world?

8. Do you think that severe punishments for people who break the law serve as a deterrent
for others? Can you cite examples to support your opinion?

9. What is vairāgya? Do you think it would be helpful to develop and practice it in your
own life?

10. Would it be helpful to force people to live in harmony with each other if that were
possible? Why or why not?

11. Do you ever express opinions about other people, either celebrities or people you know
personally? Is there any harm in that?

12. How many hours a week do you watch television or movies? Do you feel this is time
well-spent? Is there something that would be a better use of this time?

13. What is kāma-manas? Can you give an example of how it works?

14. Make a list of all the groups you belong to either by birth or by choice, such as your
nation(s), ethnic groups, religion, educational groups, special interest organizations,
clubs, sports teams (either as member or supporter), etc. Include also some types of group
karma that may be associated with each group.

As You Sow, So Shall You Reap

In Brotherhood with Gratitude,

Stacia Brown, Treasurer of The Theosophical Society in Phoenix.

The Theosophical Society is a nonsectarian, undogmatic, worldwide organization devoted to human solidarity, cultural understanding, and self-development. It seeks to bring people together; to reconcile the religions, philosophies, and sciences of both East and West; and to increase awareness of the inner reality inherent in every human being.

We invite you to explore with us and join us in the great adventure.

05/11/2026

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05/06/2026

We will continue our discussion of Fragment I on The Voice of the Silence by H.P. Blavatsky, Lesson 4. This is a deep esoteric study of Transformation- moving from a personality-driven existence to a soul-infused life where the "Dewdrop slips into the shining Sea.

You will find us in the Conference Room at Pyle Recreation Center 655 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282 from **1 pm to 2:45 pm

or you can join online Google Meet Link:
https://meet.google.com/ddr-bhrv-rxz

Saturday, May 9 · 12:30 – 2:30 pm
655 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282
Time zone: America/Phoenix / UTC-7
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ddr-bhrv-rxz

Free resources:

Study Guide for The Voice of the Silence
https://www.theosophical.org/files/resources/selfstudy/Sample-VOS.pdf

Commentary: The Voice of the Silence by C.W. Leadbeater
https://www.anandgholap.net/Voice_Of_Silence-Commentary-AB_CWL.htm

REVIEW QUESTIONS:
What act generates the seed of freedom from rebirth?

What are the things the disciple must try to “kill out” in himself?

If the disciple works along with Nature, how does she reward him?

If the disciple enters occult life before he has prepared himself for it, what will delay his progress?
__________
Come hither, you that walk along the way;
See how the pilgrims fare that go astray:
They catched are in an entangling net,
‘Cause they good counsel lightly did forget:
‘Tis true they rescued were, but yet you see,
They’re scourged to boot. Let this your caution be.
—John Bunyan, The Pilgrim’s Progress

For a free copy, Voice of the Silence click here:
https://theosophytrust.org/Online_Books/Voice_of_the_Silence_V1.4.pdf

WITH the writing of her masterworks completed, H. P. Blavatsky turned her attention more particularly to the needs of those who were seriously desirous of serving the cause of human betterment. The result was The Voice of the Silence, a spiritual classic of incomparable beauty and power. Translating from memory some of the ancient maxims from the Book of the Golden Precepts—itself drawn from the same archaic source as the Stanzas of Dzyan on which The Secret Doctrine is based—the author clarifies the essential difference between the two paths of spiritual attainment: the one pursued by those seeking truth for their own enlightenment; the other followed by those of every age and land whose sole aspiration for self-knowledge is prompted by compassionate concern for the well-being of all mankind. THEOSOPHICAL UNIVERSITY PRESS

All are welcome to join us
Stacia Brown, Treasurer of The Theosophical Society in Phoenix
Feel free to call or text with any questions that you may have, 810.285.6346
**[email protected]**
The Theosophical Society is a nonsectarian, undogmatic, worldwide organization devoted to human solidarity, cultural understanding, and self-development. It seeks to bring people together; to reconcile the religions, philosophies, and sciences of both East and West; and to increase awareness of the inner reality inherent in every human being.

We invite you to explore with us and join us in the great adventure.

05/04/2026

The Esoteric School of Theosophy - Theosophical Society in America

Printed in the Summer 2013 issue of Quest magazine. Citation: Sender, Pablo. 

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04/15/2026

IN PERSON AND ONLINE: Trained Observers- bringing “light into dark places”
Saturday, April 18 · 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Time zone: America/Phoenix
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: [https://meet.google.com/het-mzug-dvo](Trained Observers)

David Hopper presents:

Subjective Influences of the 10 Seed-Service Groups
April 18, 2026 | Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Conference Room and online
Pyle Recreation Center | 655 E Southern Ave Tempe, AZ 85282

Exploring the Higher Purpose of Wisdom Teachings

Event Overview

The primary objective of the Trained Observers seed group is to dispel glamour and illusion on the emotional-astral plane and bring “light into dark places”.
This allows the "truth" and events to be clearly seen and known and is closely connected with the Hierarchy's task of the dissipation of world illusion. As the Trained Observer becomes more skilled in this work, he is able to employ “right observation” of events and situations and have the capacity to withdraw himself from the "center of activity". An example of the Trained Observer in today’s world is the activity of the Journalist. This can be a professional pundit, news broadcaster, or private individual on a blog site. The Trained Observer takes thought-forms already in the national conversation and openly discusses them dispassionately or objectively with the intention of presenting facts about a person or situation using various technologies: e.g. TV, Social media and the Internet.

David Hopper

David E. Hopper has been a student of esotericism, also called the Ageless Wisdom since 1980. He has presented to groups expressing various forms of the Wisdom Teachings in Arizona, California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and Russia. In 2009, he completed esoteric studies with the Arcane School from the teachings of Alice Bailey and Helena Blavatsky.

He currently serves as a faculty member for the Morya Federation, an online Esoteric school, and makes presentations at the Seven Ray Conference.

Published Works: Expanding Consciousness through Sacred Teachings https://www.sacredteachings.us/about-me/?v=3bf5155da51b

Subjective Influences of the 10 Seed-Service Groups
Techniques of Consciousness
The Way to Soul Consciousness
The Soul Source
Glossary of Esoteric Thought

For a copy of David's chapter on Trained Observers, email a request to [email protected]

Stacia Brown, Treasurer of The Theosophical Society in Phoenix

The Theosophical Society is a nonsectarian, undogmatic, worldwide organization devoted to human solidarity, cultural understanding, and self-development. It seeks to bring people together; to reconcile the religions, philosophies, and sciences of both East and West; and to increase awareness of the inner reality inherent in every human being.

We invite you to explore with us and join us in the great adventure.

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04/03/2026

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You will find us in the Conference Room from **1 pm to 2:45 pm or you can join online **[meet.google.com/xtt-zxpb-asf](The Voice of the Silence)

We will continue our discussion of Fragment I on The Voice of the Silence by H.P. Blavatsky, Lesson 4. This is a deep esoteric study of Transformation- moving from a personality-driven existence to a soul-infused life where the "Dewdrop slips into the shining Sea.

We will also be discussing [[https://www.anandgholap.net/Voice_Of_Silence-Commentary-AB_CWL.htm](Commentary: The Voice of the Silence by C.W. Leadbeater)](Voice of Silence Commentary)

REVIEW QUESTIONS:
1. What must the disciple learn to do in order to travel the Path?

2. Name the acts of compassion a chela must perform in order to understand humanity’s great suffering.

3. What act generates the seed of freedom from rebirth?

4. What are the things the disciple must try to “kill out” in himself?

5. If the disciple works along with Nature, how does she reward him?

6. If the disciple enters occult life before he has prepared himself for it, what will delay his progress?
__________
Come hither, you that walk along the way;
See how the pilgrims fare that go astray:
They catched are in an entangling net,
‘Cause they good counsel lightly did forget:
‘Tis true they rescued were, but yet you see,
They’re scourged to boot. Let this your caution be.
—John Bunyan, The Pilgrim’s Progress

For a free copy, click here Voice of the Silence

Study Guide for The Voice of the Silence
WITH the writing of her masterworks completed, H. P. Blavatsky turned her attention more particularly to the needs of those who were seriously desirous of serving the cause of human betterment. The result was The Voice of the Silence, a spiritual classic of incomparable beauty and power. Translating from memory some of the ancient maxims from the Book of the Golden Precepts—itself drawn from the same archaic source as the Stanzas of Dzyan on which The Secret Doctrine is based—the author clarifies the essential difference between the two paths of spiritual attainment: the one pursued by those seeking truth for their own enlightenment; the other followed by those of every age and land whose sole aspiration for self-knowledge is prompted by compassionate concern for the well-being of all mankind. THEOSOPHICAL UNIVERSITY PRESS
All are welcome to join us
Stacia Brown, Treasurer of The Theosophical Society in Phoenix
Feel free to call or text with any questions that you may have, 810.285.6346
**[email protected]**
The Theosophical Society is a nonsectarian, undogmatic, worldwide organization devoted to human solidarity, cultural understanding, and self-development. It seeks to bring people together; to reconcile the religions, philosophies, and sciences of both East and West; and to increase awareness of the inner reality inherent in every human being.

We invite you to explore with us and join us in the great adventure.

You will find us in the Conference Room from \*\*1 pm to 2:45 pm or you can join online \*\*\[meet\.google\.com/xtt\-zxpb\-asf\]\(The Voice of the Silence\) We will contin

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