Convention gives an opportunity for Theosophists to meet friends (old and new)
from around the world.
GALLERY:
Convention Program:
(click on video or photo link to view)
30 December
3.00 pm Order of the Round Table (
Photos)
31 December
3.00 pm Reception (
Photos)
5.00 pm - 6.00 pm Theosophy-Science Lecture: (
Video) (
Photos)
"Yoga & Social Cognition: Clinical Applications"
Prof. Gangadhar,
National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences
Introduction by Jacques Mahnich
7.30 pm - 9.00 pm Ritual of the Mystic Star (
Photos)
1 January
8.00 am - 9.30 am Short Lectures (
Video) (
Photos)
“Looking Within To Reach Out”
Dr Deepa Padhi, International Vice-President, TS Adyar
“Meditation, Self-Study, and the Therapeutics of Speech”
Mr Jonathan Colbert, ULT, California, USA
Introductions by Jenny Baker
9.30 am - 10.00 am Governor's visit: (
Video) (
Photos)
Welcome and Address
Tim Boyd, International President, TS Adyar
Chief Guest:
THIRU BANWARILAL PUROHIT
Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu
with introduction by Mr Pradeep Gohil,
General Secretary, Indian Section
10.00 am - 11.30 am Indian Section Convention - I (
Video) (
Photos)
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm Social Welfare Centre: (
Photos)
Cultural Activities
5.00 pm - 6.00 pm Besant Lecture: (
Video) (
Photos)
"Tamil: the Glory of India"
Prof. Lokesh Chandra,
Indian Council for Cultural Relations
Introduction by Tim Boyd
7.30 pm - 9.00 pm Indian Dance Program: (
Video) (
Photos)
Bhakti Maargam - Namaargam Dance Group
2 January
10.00 am - 11.30 am Symposium: (
Video) (
Photos)
“Altruistic Work of Today
– in the Footsteps of Annie Besant”
Mrs Padma Venkataraman (Womens India Association),
Mr Vinay Patri (India), and
Mrs Angeles Torra (Spain)
Chaired by Ms Marja Artamaa
“Mission, Purpose and Scope of the TS”
Mr Tim Boyd (President),
Mr Vic Hao Chin Jr (Philippines),
Mr Pradeep Gohil (India), Mrs Patrizia Calvi (Italy),
Mr John Vorstermans (New Zealand)
Moderated by Mr Jan N. Kind
5.00 pm - 6.00 pm Public Lecture: (Video) (Photos)
"The Great Awakening: Is it all in the Mind?"
Ms Dorothy Bell, Australia
Introduction by Esteban Langlois
7.30pm - 9.00 pm Renovation Update: (
Video) (
Photos)
Blavatsky Bungalow, Mr Nilesh Thakkar, India
Archives and other projects,
Mr Michiel Haas, the Netherlands
Chaired by Mr Tim Boyd, Adyar
3 January
8.00 am - 9.30 am Symposium: (
Video) (
Photos)
“What Leads to Insight”
Prof. C. A. Shinde (India),
Mrs Isis de Resende (Brazil),
Mr Gerard Brennan (Australia)
Chaired by Mrs Uma Bhattacharyya
9.30 am - 11.00 am Indian Convention - II: (
Video)
1.30 pm Vocational Training Centre: (
Photos)
Exhibition
3.00 pm - 4.30pm TOS Symposium: (Video) (Photos)
“A Life of Active Altruism”
Mr Luke Ironside (UK/Philippines),
Dr Revathy (India),
Ms Nancy Secrest
(TOS International Secretary, USA/India)
Chaired by Mr Birendra Bhattacharyya
"The Heart's Wisdom"
Mr Tim Boyd, International President, Adyar
Introduction by Pradeep Gohil
7.30pm - 9.00 pm Music Night - Chants: (
Photos)
The Bangalore Cousins
4 January
8.00 am - 9.30 am Short Lectures: (
Video) (
Photos)
“The Heart of Theosophy”
Dr Barbara Hebert, USA
“There Is No Other”
Mr Pedro Oliveira, Australia
Chaired by Mrs Sabine van Osta
9.30 am - 11.00 am Questions and Answers: (
Video) (
Photos)
Mr Tim Boyd, Mrs Linda Oliveira,
Mr Pradeep Gohil, Mrs Dorothy Bell
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm Olcott Memorial Higher Secondary School: (
Photos)
Cultural Activities and Exhibition
“The Digital Revolution:
A Challenge to the Theosophical Society”
Mr José Foglia, Uruguay
Introduction by Mr Marcos de Resende
5.30 pm - 8.00 pm A Play by KFI students: (
Photos)
"The Story of Buddha"
5 January
8.00 am - 9.30 am Convention Closing: (
Video) (
Photos)
10.30 am & 3.00 pm Youth Forum (
Photos)
