Theosophical life in North Alabama
The Theosophical Society was founded in New York in 1875 by Helena Blavatsky, Henry Steel Olcott and others. It encourages the study of comparative religion, philosophy and science and the search for the unity underlying them. Lodges and study groups meet across the United States, and NAWD is ready to list any in North Alabama.
Beliefs and teachings
The Society has no creed, and members are free to hold any belief. Its three objects are to form a nucleus of universal brotherhood without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste or color, to encourage the comparative study of religion, philosophy and science, and to investigate the unexplained laws of nature. Many Theosophists value ideas such as karma, reincarnation and the unity of all life.
Practice and community
Lodges host lectures, discussion groups and book studies, with classic works such as The Secret Doctrine and the writings of later teachers. Study is individual and open ended. National headquarters of the American Section is in Wheaton, Illinois, and the international headquarters is in Adyar, India.
Observances and visiting
Many lodges mark White Lotus Day each May in memory of Blavatsky. Public lectures are open to everyone. Contact the lodge for meeting times.