The Society

Compiled by Jan Nicolaas Kind  

Photos (TF) by Michiel Haas

A memorable event took place at the International Theosophical Centre in Naarden, the Netherlands. This magnificent and without a doubt “sacred” centre celebrated its centennial between August 22 and 24, while during that same weekend, it was commemorated that the founding of the TS took place in New York 150 years ago.

In the September issue of Centre News, the e-Magazine of the ITC, you’ll find a nice write-up about 100 years ITC.

To read all about the “centennial” celebrations, click on the image below

Barbara Hebert -- USA 

What a wonderful shot, Barbara and her "most recent"  grandchild Jackson 

Thank you for allowing me to share a personal reflection regarding he 12^th World Congress of the Theosophical Society held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in July 2025. The World Congress also celebrated the 150^th anniversary of the Theosophical Society and the 100^th anniversary of the Canadian Association. With almost 400 attendees from across the world, the Congress allowed us to visit with old friends, to meet new friends who quickly felt like old friends, and to contemplate the thoughts and ideas shared with us by fabulous speakers. We were able to come face to face with others that we had only seen and known online in various classes and programs. It was a wonderful opportunity to come together in a beautiful setting while celebrating the longevity of our organization, an organization which has had a significant impact on the world.

Maintaining Fidelity to the Founders' Vision: there is always a risk of diluting core teachings. I believe the core teachings should always be the foundation, the corner-stone of all TS efforts; that the Society should never lose sight of them. 

1. What’s your name, where are you from and how long have you been a member of the TS?

My name is Peggy Anne Heubel.  I was born in Oakland, California, USA, and raised in the Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA. I have been a member of the TS since 1976.

1. What’s your name, where are you from and how long have you been a member of the TS? 

Andrew Barker, from Seattle, Washington, and I have been a member of the TSA since at least 1983.

1. What’s your name, where are you from and how long have you been a member of the TS?

My name is Noy Chounramany—born, raised, and residing in Ohio, U.S.A. I became a member of the Theosophical Society in 2014.  

1. What’s your name, where are you from and how long have you been a member of the TS?

Linda Dorr, living in the Chicago suburbs for the last 20 years. I joined the TSA in 2014

1. What’s your name, where are you from and how long have you been a member of the TS?

Rozi Ulics from Alexandria, VA USA and I’ve been a member for over 15 years now.

1. What’s your name, where are you from and how long have you been a member of the TS?

Steve Schweizer, Fort Wayne, IN, USA. I’ve been a member of the Society for 48 years. 

1.What’s your name, where are you from and how long have you been a member of the TS?

 My name is Susanne Hoepfl-Wellenhofer and I started to attend DC Lodge meetings in 2010 and became a member of the TS in 2011. 

1.What’s your name, where are you from and how long have you been a member of the TS?

 My name is Doug Keene, and I joined the TS in 1980 in San Antonio, Texas. I am currently living in New Hampshire and Wheaton, Illinois.  

Antonio Girardi – Italy 

Notes from the editor. Earlier, Theosophy Forward highlighted English translations of articles that first had appeared in the Dutch magazine Theosofia and the Brazilian magazine Sophia.  

It is quite remarkable to observe that many  well-designed and carefully crafted theosophical magazines are published in the languages of the various sections/countries. English is commonly spoken during international gatherings such as the yearly International Convention in Adyar, and many theosophical publications are printed in English. In order to make also other publications known to the membership, Theosophy Forward is currently publishing English translations of articles that initially appeared in their respective non-English languages. This time we pay a visit to the  ever active Italian Section. Their bimonthly magazine is called Rivista Italiana di Teosofia. Its editorial board is composed of five members plus a few other collaborators/translators. Each issue contains  a couple of articles, the editorial, index, and news about the Section’s  many activities.  

The  article you are about to read was published in the November – December 2024 issue of Rivista Italiana di Teosofia; its cover is printed below. 

Click on the image above to open the magazine. You will see all the articles in Italian. A unique opportunity to “brush up” your Italian!    

If you want to read the most recent edition of this wonderful and informative magazine click HERE 

Author Antonio Girardi, a former director of a Foundation in the field of professional development, headed the Italian Section for three decades 

READ INTERVIEW WITH ANTONIO, CLICK HERE  

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