Theos-Talk Archives (December 1995 Message tl00060)

In a recent post one writes:

< One gets the impression that perfection lies on the side of any
theosophic organization and there are so many swine out there that it is
useless to throw them a handful of pearls . . . . . . Could it be that there
could be some faults within the organizations that convey theosophy?>

ABSOLUTELY. This is the point and the problem we desparately need to
address. From observing the posts here it is becoming painfully clear that
Theosophical Organizations are problematic and really need to be re-thought.
Let me also state that I am not never have been and probably never will be
a member of the or any T.S.

But let's approach the issue of the organization from a different angle.
Like neighborhoods cities states and nations these organizations are
composed of individuals. Any reform must begin with individuals. We cannot
lament the failings of an organization if we do nothing ourselves to make the
situation better. We must conduct ourselves according to the highest and
best we know. Throw off the fetters of the organization and act individually
to remedy the problems we see. Walk away and do your own good trying to
figure out how to make Theosophy more nutritious. The only real purpose of
the organization is to provide a forum for students to learn from each other
by the exchange of ideas and experiences to help one another. To the extent
that this is not occuring get rid of it. My hearty congratulations to those
expelled members and sections for a job well done.

Theosophy exists independent of the T.S. or any other body and most fail to
realize this. It is the mutual sympathy of thought existing among
Theosophists which binds them together. When studying in ernest help is
never far away. And if we each acted according to the spirit and philosophy
of the teachings more would be drawn to and stay with Theosophy being the
most undiluted statement of the Ancient Wisdom >>