"Nice post!!! :-)"
-
Katinka Hesselink
- Female
- Leiden
- Netherlands
- Blog Posts (52)
- Discussions (147)
- Events
- Groups (2)
- Photos (2)
- Photo Albums
- Videos (5)
Katinka Hesselink's Groups
Katinka Hesselink's Videos
Latest Activity
Late White Lotus Day Meditation
Hi all,I just wrote a blogpost on my Modern Theosophy Blog and not till I was finished did I notice it was the day after White Lotus. Here it is: Theosophists must excuse me for once more butting in where I no longer have any business. I was thinking just now about where the Theosophical Movement went wrong. When did, in…See More
James Davis replied to Katinka Hesselink's discussion Plato & the world of ideas"Yes, there are archetypes. They can be experienced.
"It is not words only that are emblematic; it is things which are emblematic. Every natural fact is a symbol of some spiritual fact. The visible creation is the terminus or the…"
Hannes Frischat replied to Katinka Hesselink's discussion Tibetan Buddhist Bardo's - comparable to Blavatsky's 'devachan'?"If I may, here are three contributions regarding the life as animals:
- First, our lower upadhis decay after death, and in several steps. They are in a constant process of diffusing to other beings which is already active during our life this…"
"Since wicca didn't exist yet in Blavatsky's time (or didn't exist in the way it does today), she didn't say anything about it. However, she would consider any ritual sex (actual sex during ritual) a form of black magic. I guess…"
"Right, thanks."
David Reigle replied to Katinka Hesselink's discussion Tibetan Buddhist Bardo's - comparable to Blavatsky's 'devachan'?"Go to the "main" page of The Theosophical Network. At top center you will see "Sanskrit Documents." Click on "Buddhist Documents." Scroll down to "sukhavativyuha_sutra.""
"Thanks - that is again helpful. In the last paragraph you refer to having published sutras on 'this website' - is that theosophy.net or did you publish them elsewhere? Do give the URL."
David Reigle replied to Katinka Hesselink's discussion Tibetan Buddhist Bardo's - comparable to Blavatsky's 'devachan'?"As far as I know, no one has published an identification of the Buddhist text that is quoted at the beginning of Mahatma letter #16 (chronological #68), the "devachan" letter. I had hoped to do so earlier, when I said on Sep. 10 that it is…"
"I haven't made up my mind yet about the buddhist vs the theosophical version.
As to your quotes - they do make it clear that you can't find Blavatsky categorically denying rebirth in animal forms in extreme cases. Since we're…"
Jon Fergus replied to Katinka Hesselink's discussion Tibetan Buddhist Bardo's - comparable to Blavatsky's 'devachan'?"To venture an answer to your question... I'd say that if he has contributed nothing to the higher self through one incarnation (in which he ripped himself free from his higher self), then the higher self would still pass through a devachan, or…"
Katinka Hesselink's Page
Introducing myself
I've been studying world religions for years - even went to university to study them there for a few years. The Theosophical Society is a great help to me in that study - right now for instance we're studying the Yoga Sutras by Patanjali in the lodge in The Hague (The Netherlands).
I share my insights on my blog All Considering.
I archive interesting material on any religion I'm studying at my website Katinka Hesselink Net. It has a large section on theosophy and theosophical history. See also the sections on Jiddu Krishnamurti, Buddhism, Sufism and Alternative Christianity.
My hope for the Theosophical Society (and the Theosophical Movement) is that it will continue to be a force for interfaith dialog, based on the understanding that ultimately Truth is ONE.
I share my insights on my blog All Considering.
I archive interesting material on any religion I'm studying at my website Katinka Hesselink Net. It has a large section on theosophy and theosophical history. See also the sections on Jiddu Krishnamurti, Buddhism, Sufism and Alternative Christianity.
My hope for the Theosophical Society (and the Theosophical Movement) is that it will continue to be a force for interfaith dialog, based on the understanding that ultimately Truth is ONE.
Profile Information
Comment Wall (31 comments)
- At 4:16am on May 9, 2012,
Ferran Sanz Orriols said…
Nice post!!! :-)
- At 1:23pm on October 31, 2011,
Lady Line said… - Thank you for answearing my discussion!
- At 7:03pm on December 19, 2010,
Navin KUmar said… I am very happy to see your website. I am a member of TS for more than 40 years. I am sending to you link of my website:
https://sites.google.com/site/myjourneywiththeosophy/
Franternally
Navin Kumar
Katinka Hesselink's Blog
Late White Lotus Day Meditation
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 2:23am 0 Comments 2 Likes
I'm no longer a member of the Theosophical Society
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 1:38am 7 Comments 3 Likes
Start your own spiritual blog
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 7:40am 0 Comments 3 Likes
Theosophical organisational issues
Posted on December 21, 2010 at 9:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Theosophical books out 2010
Posted on December 14, 2010 at 9:27am 2 Comments 0 Likes
Theosophical work, intention and motive, Auroville and more
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 2:18am 0 Comments 0 Likes
More pictures from the World Congress
Posted on August 1, 2010 at 10:39am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Spirituality as a defense, don't give up quotes, Patanjali and Alice Bailey
Posted on July 20, 2010 at 6:15am 0 Comments 0 Likes
All my posts about the World Congress in Rome
Posted on July 18, 2010 at 6:17am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Katinka Hesselink's Discussions
Tibetan Buddhist Bardo's - comparable to Blavatsky's 'devachan'?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Hannes Frischat Feb 15. 33 Replies 3 Likes
This question is really very specifically for David and Nancy Reigle, our resident Tibetan Buddhism experts, though of course anybody else who wants to chime in is welcome as well. I've been getting…Continue
Tags: after, death, reincarnation, rebirth, life
Karma and free will
Started this discussion. Last reply by Katinka Hesselink Feb 16, 2011. 16 Replies 0 Likes
I'm preparing a lecture for our local lodge on this topic and was wondering what you all thought about it. Do karma and freedom conflict? How does neurological evidence fit in? What IS free will, or…Continue
Alien contact: a form of clairvoyance?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bill Keidan Aug 10, 2011. 14 Replies 1 Like
I'm wondering what you all think of contact with aliens. Is it a form of clairvoyance? If so, does that mean that aliens are not on…Continue
Tags: psychics, clairvoyance, alien, aliens
Quantum physics, spiritual freedom & evolution...
Started this discussion. Last reply by L.k.A. Kirui Aug 11, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I've been reading 'creative evolution' by quantum physicist Goswami. He does have some interesting points on…Continue
Tags: choice, humanity, freedom, consciousness, evolution
Climate change and global warming - some more worrying statistics
Started May 29, 2009 0 Replies 0 Likes
Just sharing the latest. First off: Global Warming is Already Killing…Continue
Tags: house, emissions, green, climate, environment
Animals have a moral sense
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joe Fulton May 31, 2009. 5 Replies 0 Likes
At last scientists are acknowledging that animals too are not led purely by survival, but by morals too. This is important, because it helps us keep morals as an important point of interest in our…Continue
What is your most basic belief?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard Ihle Apr 11, 2011. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Since us theosophists are supposed to be questioners and ponderers - I have something to ponder for you all: what is your most basic belief,…Continue
Tags: existence, questions, question, spirituality, religion
New online theosophical bookshop from TS Adyar
Started May 23, 2009 0 Replies 0 Likes
Glad to announce that the Theosophical Society - it's headquarters in Adyar - has started their own online shop: http://www.adyarbooks.com/.The shop doesn't…Continue
Tags: theosophy, theosophical, society, adyar, literature
Do Human Hearts Carry Memories?
Started this discussion. Last reply by L.k.A. Kirui Aug 12, 2011. 6 Replies 1 Like
Just interesting - how do heart transplants affect people?Do Human Hearts Carry Memories?…Continue
Tags: kindness, traits, personality, neurology, love
Visual memory in Vajrayana Buddhist monks: better after meditation :)
Started this discussion. Last reply by Katinka Hesselink May 5, 2009. 2 Replies 0 Likes
As science is getting deeper into the mysteries of consciousness, they're also researching meditation and it's effects. They found that in those Tibetan Buddhist monks who practice visualization…Continue
Tags: neurology, india, science, consciousness, meditation
All Considering - theosophical & spiritual blog
Loading feed
Katinka Hesselink's Photos
Search Theosophy.Net!
Loading
FaceBook Group , and
FaceBook Page
Check out the buzz!
Traditional Theosophy
A Quick Reference:
Theosophy & Practices
Future Theosophy - A Vision
Our Change in Direction
Theosophy.Net - FAQ
All comments and submissions subject to our Terms of Service.
Latest Activity
Michael A. Williams replied to J. E. Mead's discussion Quantum Realities, Science etc. in the group Science© 2012 Created by TheosNet.
