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Irving Kane Pond

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Writings

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			[[File:Northwestern_University_Settlement_House_.jpg\|right\|220px\|thumb\|Northwestern University Settlement House]]
			=== Settlement House movement ===

			The Pond brothers were strong supporters of the settlement house movement that developed in Chicago during the Progressive Era. They designed many facilities for Jane Addams' Hull House, a complex of thirteen buildings providing social services, child care, and adult education. Allen Bartlitt Pond served on the board of directors for Hull House.

			The Northwestern University Settlement House at 1400 West Augusta was designed by Pond and Pond in 1901, and has been designated a Chicago Landmark.
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	== Writings ==		== Writings ==

File:Northwestern University Settlement House .jpg

SysopJ — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:50:57 GMT

SysopJ uploaded File:Northwestern University Settlement House .jpg Northwestern University Settlement House at 1400 West Augusta, Chicago. This building was designed by Irving Kane Pond and Allen Bartlitt Pond in 1901. Image from Wikimedia.

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Northwestern University Settlement House at 1400 West Augusta, Chicago. This building was designed by [[Irving Kane Pond]] and Allen Bartlitt Pond in 1901. Image from Wikimedia.

Olcott (campus)

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Additional resources

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	* [https://www.theosophyforward.com/pdf/Olcott.pdf ''Olcott in Wheaton''], an e-book published in May 2012 by [[Theosophy Forward (periodical)\|''Theosophy Forward'']] Electronic Editions. This link is to a PDF version.		* '''[https://www.theosophyforward.com/pdf/Olcott.pdf ''Olcott in Wheaton'']''', an e-book published in May 2012 by [[Theosophy Forward (periodical)\|''Theosophy Forward'']] Electronic Editions. This link is to a PDF version.

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Clairvoyance

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	===Video===		===Video===
	*[https://archive.org/details/1090_20190726 Medical Diagnosis by Clairvoyance] by Phoebe Bendit. Wheaton, Illinois: Theosophical Society in America, 1957. 44 minutes. Recorded from a live radio broadcast, Phoebe Bendit, and her husband Laurence, discuss the many aspects of clairvoyance and how she used it for over thirty years in her medical practice.		* '''[https://archive.org/details/1090_20190726 Medical Diagnosis by Clairvoyance]''' by Phoebe Bendit. Wheaton, Illinois: Theosophical Society in America, 1957. 44 minutes. Recorded from a live radio broadcast, Phoebe Bendit, and her husband Laurence, discuss the many aspects of clairvoyance and how she used it for over thirty years in her medical practice.
			* '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZGKoevhflA Clairvoyance: The Art of Seeing Clearly]''' by Kurt Leland, presented on October 3, 2024 at the Theosophical Society in America.

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Egregore

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	* Stavish, Mark. ''Egregores: The Occult Entities That Watch Over Human Destiny''. Rochester, Vt: Inner Traditions, 2018. 140 pp. This book was reviewed by Richard Smoley in [[Quest (periodical)\|''Quest'']] magazine for Winter, 2019.		* Stavish, Mark. ''Egregores: The Occult Entities That Watch Over Human Destiny''. Rochester, Vt: Inner Traditions, 2018. 140 pp. This book was reviewed by Richard Smoley in [[Quest (periodical)\|''Quest'']] magazine for Winter, 2019.

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			* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wNSHLhhys8 Thought-Forms, Egregores, and Magic: The Hidden Power of Repetitive Thought] by Peggy Heubel, presented January 15, 2026 at the Theosophical Society in America.

	=== Websites ===		=== Websites ===

Reincarnation

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	*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRHbYv3O2pE& Reincarnation] by Pablo Sender		*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRHbYv3O2pE& Reincarnation] by Pablo Sender
	*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTE24XIWWS8# Children Who Claim to Remember Previous Lives] by Ian Stevenson		*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTE24XIWWS8# Children Who Claim to Remember Previous Lives] by Ian Stevenson
			* '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJMxNsBlXM8 Theosophy and the Myth of Er: How to Prepare for a Fortunate Rebirth]''' by Rozi Ulics, presented on March 5, 2026 at the Theosophical Society in America.

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Plato

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	** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVjHW_g7ubA Plotinus 1:6 Beauty]. Added January 24, 2022. 27 minutes. Discusses [[Neoplatonism]].		** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVjHW_g7ubA Plotinus 1:6 Beauty]. Added January 24, 2022. 27 minutes. Discusses [[Neoplatonism]].
	** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyVuRh7S3hw 12 Gods of the Phaedrus]. Added January 10, 2022. 13 minutes.		** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyVuRh7S3hw 12 Gods of the Phaedrus]. Added January 10, 2022. 13 minutes.

			* '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJMxNsBlXM8 Theosophy and the Myth of Er: How to Prepare for a Fortunate Rebirth]''' by Rozi Ulics, presented on March 5, 2026 at the Theosophical Society in America.

	=== Websites ===		=== Websites ===

Mahatma Letter No. 112

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The Voice of the Silence (book)

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	* A Brother Server. '''''An Offering to the Voice of the Silence: V.R.S.''''' Los Angeles: Theosophical Publishing House (Krotona), 1918. 59 pages. Reprinted Wheaton, Illinois: Theosophical Press, 1964. The author was Vida Reed-Stone.		* A Brother Server. '''''An Offering to the Voice of the Silence: V.R.S.''''' Los Angeles: Theosophical Publishing House (Krotona), 1918. 59 pages. Reprinted Wheaton, Illinois: Theosophical Press, 1964. The author was Vida Reed-Stone.
	* Rohit Mehta. '''''[https://www.theosophical.org/files/resources/books/CreativeSilence/TheCreativeSilence.pdf The Creative Silence: Reflections on the Voice of the Silence]'''''. Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1957.		* Rohit Mehta. '''''[https://www.theosophical.org/files/resources/books/CreativeSilence/TheCreativeSilence.pdf The Creative Silence: Reflections on the Voice of the Silence]'''''. Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1957.
			* Joy Mills. '''From Inner to Outer Transformation'''.Lectures on the Voice of the Silence. Amsterdam: UTVN, 1996 (reprinted 2002). 94 pages.

	=== Study courses ===		=== Study courses ===

Agustín Pío Barrios

SysopJ — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:33:09 GMT

Artistic career

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	During the course of his musical career, Barrios toured extensively to perform concerts. He composed more than 100 original works, and made at least 200 arrangements of works by other composers including Bach and Beethoven. His classical guitar performances were recorded as early as 1909.		During the course of his musical career, Barrios toured extensively to perform concerts. He composed more than 100 original works, and made at least 200 arrangements of works by other composers including Bach and Beethoven. His classical guitar performances were recorded as early as 1909.
			[[File:Barrios diary .jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|''Diary'', 2018]]
			Early concerts were in Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil. In many places there was resistance from the intelligentsia to having a guitarist perform in theaters designed for classical orchestras and opera companies. The site of his breakthrough to the classical audiences was in February 1932 at the Teatro Municipal in Caracas, Venezuela. Juan José Churún, editor of a literary journal, presented Barrios with a concert diary, the "Autograph Book," of tooled cordovan leather with brass decorations and clasp. This book was signed by the Venezuelan president, Juan Vicente Gómez and his sons, quickly followed with autographs from 75 authors, signaling recognition of Barrios as an artist. Barrios carried the Autograph Book with him in his travels, using it as a diary to document his performances. He ultimately bequeathed the volume to the David Guzmán National Museum in San Salvador upon his death in 1944. A full-color reproduction of the travel diary with transcriptions and translations was published in 2018 and subsequent editions by Richard T. Pinnell and Frederick Sheppard.<ref>Richard T. Pinnell and Frederick Sheppard, "Provenance of the Diary" ''The Diary of Agustín Barrios Mangoré: His Concert Autograph Book (1932-1939), the Diplomatic Edition'' (Leon, Spain: Association CaminoArtes, 2019), 11-14.</ref>

	Early concerts were in Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil. In many places there was resistance from the intelligentsia to having a guitarist perform in theaters designed for classical orchestras and opera companies. The site of his breakthrough to the classical audiences was in February 1932 at the Teatro Municipal in Caracas, Venezuela. Juan José Churún, editor of a literary journal, presented Barrios with a concert diary, the "Autograph Book," of tooled cordovan leather with brass decorations and clasp. This book was signed by the Venezualan president, Juan Vicente Gómez and his sons, quickly followed with autographs from 75 authors, signaling recognition of Barrios as an artist. Barrios carried the Autograph Book with him in his travels, using it as a diary to document his performances. He ultimately bequeathed the volume to the David Guzmán National Museum in San Salvador upon his death in 1944. A full-color reproduction of the travel diary with transcriptions and translations was published in 2018 and subsequent editions by Richard T. Pinnell and Frederick Sheppard.<ref>Richard T. Pinnell and Frederick Sheppard, "Provenance of the Diary" ''The Diary of Agustín Barrios Mangoré: His Concert Autograph Book (1932-1939), the Diplomatic Edition'' {Leon, Spain: Association CaminoArtes, 2019), 11-14.</ref>		In the 1930s he began to appear in concerts wearing clothing that reflected the native Guaraní culture of Paraguay. In concert he performed his own compositions under the name "Mangoré" or "Nitsuga Mangoré" for the first half of the program, wearing native attire such as a feathered headdress. After an intermission he reappeared in formal European clothing to play traditional classical guitar works and Bach.

	In the 1930s he began to appear in concerts wearing clothing that reflected the native ~~Guarani~~ culture of Paraguay. In concert he performed his own compositions under the name "Mangoré" or "Nitsuga Mangoré" for the first half of the program, wearing native attire such as a feathered headdress. After an intermission he reappeared in formal European clothing to play traditional classical guitar works and Bach.

	In 1935 he spent a year with the Paraguayan ambassador to Mexico, Tomás Salomonis, traveling to Belgium, Germany and Spain with performances in Brussels and Madrid. After leaving Europe, he toured in in Venezuela, Haiti, Cuba, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Guatemala.		In 1935 he spent a year with the Paraguayan ambassador to Mexico, Tomás Salomonis, traveling to Belgium, Germany and Spain with performances in Brussels and Madrid. After leaving Europe, he toured in in Venezuela, Haiti, Cuba, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Guatemala.

File:Barrios diary .jpg

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SysopJ uploaded File:Barrios diary .jpg Cover of diary of Agustín Pío Barrios published in 2018 by Frederick Sheppard. Scanned from book donated by author.

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Cover of diary of [[Agustín Pío Barrios]] published in 2018 by Frederick Sheppard. Scanned from book donated by author.

Agustín Pío Barrios

SysopJ — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:42:17 GMT

Artistic career

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	During the course of his musical career, Barrios toured extensively to perform concerts. He composed more than 100 original works, and made at least 200 arrangements of works by other composers including Bach and Beethoven. His classical guitar performances were recorded as early as 1909. Early concerts were in Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil.		During the course of his musical career, Barrios toured extensively to perform concerts. He composed more than 100 original works, and made at least 200 arrangements of works by other composers including Bach and Beethoven. His classical guitar performances were recorded as early as 1909.

			Early concerts were in Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil. In many places there was resistance from the intelligentsia to having a guitarist perform in theaters designed for classical orchestras and opera companies. The site of his breakthrough to the classical audiences was in February 1932 at the Teatro Municipal in Caracas, Venezuela. Juan José Churún, editor of a literary journal, presented Barrios with a concert diary, the "Autograph Book," of tooled cordovan leather with brass decorations and clasp. This book was signed by the Venezualan president, Juan Vicente Gómez and his sons, quickly followed with autographs from 75 authors, signaling recognition of Barrios as an artist. Barrios carried the Autograph Book with him in his travels, using it as a diary to document his performances. He ultimately bequeathed the volume to the David Guzmán National Museum in San Salvador upon his death in 1944. A full-color reproduction of the travel diary with transcriptions and translations was published in 2018 and subsequent editions by Richard T. Pinnell and Frederick Sheppard.<ref>Richard T. Pinnell and Frederick Sheppard, "Provenance of the Diary" ''The Diary of Agustín Barrios Mangoré: His Concert Autograph Book (1932-1939), the Diplomatic Edition'' {Leon, Spain: Association CaminoArtes, 2019), 11-14.</ref>

	In the 1930s he began to appear in concerts wearing clothing that reflected the native Guarani culture of Paraguay. In concert he performed his own compositions under the name "Mangoré" or "Nitsuga Mangoré" for the first half of the program, wearing native attire such as a feathered headdress. After an intermission he reappeared in formal European clothing to play traditional classical guitar works and Bach.		In the 1930s he began to appear in concerts wearing clothing that reflected the native Guarani culture of Paraguay. In concert he performed his own compositions under the name "Mangoré" or "Nitsuga Mangoré" for the first half of the program, wearing native attire such as a feathered headdress. After an intermission he reappeared in formal European clothing to play traditional classical guitar works and Bach.

Irving Kane Pond

SysopJ — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:26:12 GMT

Created page with "ľ'''UNDER CONSTRUCTION''' '''UNDER CONSTRUCTION''' '''Irving Kane Pond''' (1857-1939) and his brother '''Allen Bartlitt Pond''' (1858–1929) were Chicago architects, and leading partners in the prominent firm Pond & Pond, Martin & Lloyd. Irving Kane Pond designed the '''L. W. Rogers Building''', headquarters of the American Theosophical Society in Wheaton, Illinois. 170px|right|thumb|''Autobiography'' == Personal..."

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ľ'''UNDER CONSTRUCTION''' 
'''UNDER CONSTRUCTION''' 
'''Irving Kane Pond''' (1857-1939) and his brother '''Allen Bartlitt Pond''' (1858–1929) were Chicago architects, and leading partners in the prominent firm Pond & Pond, Martin & Lloyd. Irving Kane Pond designed the '''[[L. W. Rogers Building]]''', headquarters of the [[American Theosophical Society]] in Wheaton, Illinois.

[[File:Autobiography of I K Pond.jpg|170px|right|thumb|''Autobiography'']]
== Personal life ==
[[File:Irving_Kane_Pond,_1876.jpg|200px|left|thumb|Irving Kane Pond, 1876]]

== Architectural work ==

=== Training and early work ===

=== Philosophy and style ===
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The Ponds sought to create a modern American architecture without rejecting architectural stylistic traditions, but simplifying them through the emphasis of geometry and the inherent quality of building materials and construction. In that regard, the Ponds were strongly influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement, with the emphasis on honest materials used honestly.<ref>David Swan, Preface to ''The Autobiography of Irving K. Pond: The Sons of Mary and Eliihu'' ed.David Swan and Terry Tatum (Oak Park, Ill: The Hyoogen Press, 2009), vii.</ref>
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Strong sense of social responsibility .....

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Stylistically Irving Pond did not totally fit in one category or another. He stood in the role of an intermediary, halfway between the revolutionary aesthetics and technology of the Chicago School and the Prairie School and the taste for traditional architecture his clients often felt that precedent or literary aesthetics required. His architecture used traditional materials especially brick and employed traditional forms such as gable roofs, but his designs embraced a geometric simplicity with no embellishments — a tenet of the Arts & Crafts movement.<ref>from Ravinia School nomination ..... </ref>
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=== Participation in architectural organizations ===

=== Gallery of architectural projects ===
'''The L. W. Rogers Building and similar structures'''
[[File:Rogers_Building_1a.jpg|center|400px|thumb|L. W. Rogers Building, 1926]]

<gallery widths="200px" perrow="4">
File:MIchigan Union, 1919.png|Michigan Union, 1919
File:Purdue Memorial Union, 1924.JPG||Purdue Memorial Union, 1924
File:MSU Union Building, 1925.jpg|Michigan State University Union, 1925
File:Kansas Memorial Union, 1927.png|Kansas Memorial Union, 1927
File:Michigan League, 1929.jpg|Michigan League, 1929
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'''Examples of other buildings'''

<gallery widths="200px" perrow="4">
File:Highland Park Club House..png|Highland Park Club House, 1891
File:Oregon Public Library.jpg|Oregon Public Library, 1909
File:Manor House Kenosha.jpg|Manor House, Kenosha, WI, 1926
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== Other activities ==

Hull-House
 
 
 
[[File:Big Top Rhythms.jpg|right|170px|thumb|''Big Top Rhythms'']]
=== Circus and acrobatics ===
 
 
 
 
 
 
=== Social clubs and memberships ===
Chicago Literary Club

== Writings ==

* '''''The Meaning Of Architecture: An Essay In Constructive Criticism'''''. Boston, Marshall Jones Company, 1918. 226 pages, illustrations. Available at [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/api/volumes/oclc/971540.html Hathitrust] and several versions at [https://archive.org/details/meaningofarchite00pond Internet Archive]. A historical reproduction of the 1923 edition is available at [https://www.amazon.com/meaning-architecture-essay-constructive-criticism/dp/1117177548 Amazon.com].
* '''"Eliel Saarinen and his work a word of appreciation and greeting"'''. 1923. Available at [https://books.google.com/books?id=bctPAAAAMAAJ and [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015008062880&seq=1 Hathitrust]. Pages extracted from ''The Western Architect'' 32 no. 7 (July, 1923): 75-76 plus plates.
* '''''A Day Under the Big Top, a Study in Life and Art'''''. Chicago: Chicago Literary Club, 1924. 40 pages, with 4 diagrams. "Edition, five hundred and fifteen copies, printed for members of the club in the month of March, nineteen hundred and twenty-four." About circus and acrobatics. Available at [https://books.google.com/books?id=tWB0SUDY1JoC Google Books] and [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015062226652&seq=7 Hathitrust].
* '''''The College Union'''''. [New York], 1931. 16 pages. Limited availability at [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015004162973 Hathitrust] and [https://books.google.com/books?id=a_fVAAAAMAAJ Google Books].
* '''"Pullman - America's First Planned Industrial Town"'''. Illinois society of architects. ''Monthly bulletin'' vol. 18-19, nos. 12-1, June-July, 1934. 6-8 pages.
* '''''Big Top Rhythms: A Study in Art and Life''''', written and illustrated by Pond. Chicago, New York, Willett, Clark and Company, 1937. 229 pages, illustrations.
* '''''A Strange Fellow, and Other Club Papers''''', written and illustrated by Pond New York, Chicago, Priv. Print. by Willett, Clark and Company, 1938. 224 pages, illustrations. Available at [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/api/volumes/oclc/2976903.html Hathitrust], [https://libsysdigi.library.illinois.edu/OCA/Books2012-05/strangefellowoth00ilpond/ Open Content Alliance], and [https://archive.org/details/strangefellowoth00ilpond Internet Archive].
* '''''The Autobiography of Irving K. Pond''''', written in the 1930s and published posthumously. Edited by Terry Tatum and David Swan. Oak Park, IL: Hyoogen Press, 2009.

== Additional resources ==

=== Articles ===

* Szuberla, Guy. "⁨Irving Kane Pond: a Michigan Architect in Chicago" ''Old Northwest'' 5 no. 2 (Summer, 1979): 109-140.

=== Books ===

* Pond, Irving Kane. '''''The Autobiography of Irving K. Pond: The Sons of Mary and Elihu''''' ed.David Swan and Terry Tatum. Oak Park, Ill: The Hyoogen Press, 2009.

=== Archival collections ===

* '''The University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library'''.
** [https://findingaids.lib.umich.edu/catalog/umich-bhl-852090 Pond Family Papers, 1841-1939]. "Correspondence of Elihu B. Pond, editor of Michigan Argus, his sons, Chicago architects, Irving Kane and Allen Bartlit Pond, founders of firm of Pond & Pond, and other family members; include materials concerning family affairs, architectural projects, Jane Addams and the work of Hull House, European travels, politics especially as relates to period of the Civil War and the election of 1896; also photographs, architectural drawings and other visual materials."
* '''The Art Institute of Chicago: Ryerson and Burnham Art and Architecture Archives''', Chicago, Illinois.
** [https://www.artic.edu/artworks/262324/pond-and-pond-collection Pond and Pond Collection, c.1895-1938]. "Correspondence, albums, black and white photographic prints, architectural drawings, and architectural reprographic prints."
* '''The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts''', Chicago, Illinois.
** [https://explore.chicagocollections.org/ead/newberry/72/xw4 American Circus Collection, 1891-1939]. "Late 19th and early 20th century circus and theater related illustrations, publicity, programs, photographs and memorabilia" donated by Irving Kane Pond, 1939.
** [https://archives.newberry.org/repositories/2/resources/398 Chicago Literary Club records]. Irving Kane Pond was active in this club, and its records include "weekly papers read by over 250 members, but also correspondence, minutes, a visitors' register, cashbook, and scrapbooks."
* '''Columbia University Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library''', New York.
** [https://findingaids.library.columbia.edu/pdf/cul-3460598.pdf Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue architectural drawings and papers 3460598]. Materials related to Irving Kane Pond, Claude Bragdon, and many other architects.
* '''Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Online Catalog''' Historic American Buildings Survey, Engineering Record, Landscapes Survey, Washington DC.
** [https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/il1014/ Junior League of Chicago, 1447 North Astor Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL]
* '''The Athenaeum of Philadelphia''', Philadelphia, PA.
** [https://archives.philaathenaeum.org/agents/people/116 Pond, Irving K. (Irving Kane), 1857-1939]. "Correspondence to Seeler from architects, designers, and/or members of theAmerican Institute of Architects, both in Boston and Washington DC."

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[[Category:Writers|Pond, Irving Kane]]
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	The '''[[L. W. Rogers Building]]''' is the administrative center of the [[Theosophical Society in America]], located on the [[Olcott (campus)\|headquarters campus]] in Wheaton, Illinois. The cornerstone was laid in a Co-Masonic ceremony led by [[Annie Besant]] on August 29, ~~2026~~, and the building was dedicated on August 28, 1927. Designed by Chicago architect '''Irving Kane Pond''', this building has been listed on the '''National Register of Historic Places''' in recognition of its architectural significance.		The '''[[L. W. Rogers Building]]''' is the administrative center of the [[Theosophical Society in America]], located on the [[Olcott (campus)\|headquarters campus]] in Wheaton, Illinois. The cornerstone was laid in a Co-Masonic ceremony led by [[Annie Besant]] on August 29, 1926, and the building was dedicated on August 28, 1927. Designed by Chicago architect '''Irving Kane Pond''', this building has been listed on the '''National Register of Historic Places''' in recognition of its architectural significance.

	A '''[https://www.theosophical.org/workshops/centennial-open-house Centennial Open House]''' will take place on August 29, 2026, offering tours, exhibits, film, refreshments, and lectures on history and architecture. All are welcome to this free event.		A '''[https://www.theosophical.org/workshops/centennial-open-house Centennial Open House]''' will take place on August 29, 2026, offering tours, exhibits, film, refreshments, and lectures on history and architecture. All are welcome to this free event.

Hodson writings

SysopJ — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:55:44 GMT

Angels, fairies and nature spirits

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	=== Angels, fairies and nature spirits ===		=== Angels, fairies and nature spirits ===
	[[File:Be Ye Perfect.jpg\|right\|150px\|thumb\|Book cover, ''Be Ye Perfect'', 2025 edition]]		[[File:Be Ye Perfect.jpg\|right\|150px\|thumb\|Book cover, ''Be Ye Perfect'', 2025 edition]]
	* '''''The Angelic Hosts'''''. 1928. Available at [https://kg.vkk.nl/english/organizations/lcc.gb/lcis/scriptures/liberal/hodson/theangelichosts/theangelichosts.htm this Dutch website] and [http://www.teramai-in-hampshire.com/uploads/3/8/2/3/3823880/the_angelic_hosts.pdf Termai-in-hampshire.com]. Foreword by J. Wedgwood. New edition published by Gaupo Publishing in New York, 2024 with ~~foreword~~ by Nathaniel Altman.		* '''''The Angelic Hosts'''''. 1928. Available at [https://kg.vkk.nl/english/organizations/lcc.gb/lcis/scriptures/liberal/hodson/theangelichosts/theangelichosts.htm this Dutch website] and [http://www.teramai-in-hampshire.com/uploads/3/8/2/3/3823880/the_angelic_hosts.pdf Termai-in-hampshire.com]. Foreword by J. Wedgwood. New edition published by Gaupo Publishing in New York, 2024 with preface by Nathaniel Altman.
	* '''''Angels and the New Race'''''. 1929. Available at [https://www.theosophy.world/resource/ebooks/angels-and-new-race-geoffrey-hodson Theosophy World]. Printed by Kable Brothers Printing, Mt. Morris, IL. Foreword by [[Max Wardall]]. Reprinted by Theosophical Publishing House in 1971.		* '''''Angels and the New Race'''''. 1929. Available at [https://www.theosophy.world/resource/ebooks/angels-and-new-race-geoffrey-hodson Theosophy World]. Printed by Kable Brothers Printing, Mt. Morris, IL. Foreword by [[Max Wardall]]. Reprinted by Theosophical Publishing House in 1971.
	* '''''Be Ye Perfect'''''. London: Theosophical Publishing House, 1928. Available at [https://kg.vkk.nl/english/organizations/lcc.gb/lcis/scriptures/liberal/hodson/beyeperfect/beyeperfect.htm this website].		* '''''Be Ye Perfect'''''. London: Theosophical Publishing House, 1928. Available at [https://kg.vkk.nl/english/organizations/lcc.gb/lcis/scriptures/liberal/hodson/beyeperfect/beyeperfect.htm this website].

At the Feet of the Master (book)

SysopJ — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:50:25 GMT

Books

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	:* Desirelessness		:* Desirelessness
	:* Good conduct		:* Good conduct
	:::* Self-control as to the Mind		::* Self-control as to the Mind
	:::* Self-control in Action		::* Self-control in Action
	:::* Tolerance		::* Tolerance
	:::* Cheerfulness		::* Cheerfulness
	:::* One-pointedness		::* One-pointedness
	:::* Confidence		::* Confidence
	:* Love		:* Love

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	* [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/006517848 ''Thoughts on "At the Feet of the Master"''] by George S. Arundale, available from Hathitrust and also from [http://www.anandgholap.net/Thoughts_On_At_The_Feet_Of_Master-GSA.htm AnandGholap.net].		* [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/006517848 ''Thoughts on "At the Feet of the Master"''] by George S. Arundale, available from Hathitrust and also from [http://www.anandgholap.net/Thoughts_On_At_The_Feet_Of_Master-GSA.htm AnandGholap.net].
	* [http://www.iapsop.com/ssoc/1930__besant_leadbeater___talks_on_the_path_of_occultism_v1.pdf ''Talks on the Path of Occultism: A commentary on "At the Feet of the Master"''] by Annie Besant and C. W. Leadbeater, available from IAPSOP and also from [http://www.anandgholap.net/At_The_Feet_Of_The_Master-Commentary-AB_CWL.html# AnandgGholap.net].		* [http://www.iapsop.com/ssoc/1930__besant_leadbeater___talks_on_the_path_of_occultism_v1.pdf ''Talks on the Path of Occultism: A commentary on "At the Feet of the Master"''] by Annie Besant and C. W. Leadbeater, available from IAPSOP and also from [http://www.anandgholap.net/At_The_Feet_Of_The_Master-Commentary-AB_CWL.html# AnandgGholap.net].
			* '''''Two Spiritual Classics'''''. New edition published by Gaupo Publishing in New York, 2026 with preface by Nathaniel Altman. Includes ''Meditations from "At the Feet of the Master"'' by A Server.

	=== Articles ===		=== Articles ===

Hodson writings

SysopJ — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:45:58 GMT

Theosophy

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	* '''''Through the Gateway of Death: A Message to the Bereaved'''''. 1953. Available at [https://www.theosophy.world/resource/ebooks/through-gateway-death-geoffrey-hodson Theosophy World]. New reprint at New York: Gaupo Publishing, 2025.		* '''''Through the Gateway of Death: A Message to the Bereaved'''''. 1953. Available at [https://www.theosophy.world/resource/ebooks/through-gateway-death-geoffrey-hodson Theosophy World]. New reprint at New York: Gaupo Publishing, 2025.
	* '''''Theosophy Answers Some Problems of Life'''''. Adyar, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1953. 1961 Third edition. Available at [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/001930561?type%5B%5D=author&lookfor%5B%5D=Hodson%2C%20Geoffrey&ft= Hathitrust] (limited access).		* '''''Theosophy Answers Some Problems of Life'''''. Adyar, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1953. 1961 Third edition. Available at [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/001930561?type%5B%5D=author&lookfor%5B%5D=Hodson%2C%20Geoffrey&ft= Hathitrust] (limited access).
	* '''''Thus Have I Heard'''''. Adyar, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1929, 1947. Available at [https://www.theosophy.world/resource/ebooks/thus-have-i-heard-geoffrey-hodson Theosophy World].		* '''''Thus Have I Heard'''''. Adyar, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1929, 1947. Available at [https://www.theosophy.world/resource/ebooks/thus-have-i-heard-geoffrey-hodson Theosophy World]. New edition published by Gaupo Publishing in New York, 2026 with foreword by Nathaniel Altman.
	* '''''Vital Questions Answered'''''. Adyar, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1959.		* '''''Vital Questions Answered'''''. Adyar, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1959.
	* '''''The Yogic Ascent to Spiritual Heights: A Collection of Articles on Yoga -- The Ancient and Modern Pathway to Self-enlightenment Leading to Discipleship and Initiation'''''. Manila, Philippines: Stellar Books, 1991. Extract [https://www.theosophy.world/resource/egoic-consciousness-geoffrey-hodson “Egoic Consciousness”] at Theosophy World.		* '''''The Yogic Ascent to Spiritual Heights: A Collection of Articles on Yoga -- The Ancient and Modern Pathway to Self-enlightenment Leading to Discipleship and Initiation'''''. Manila, Philippines: Stellar Books, 1991. Extract [https://www.theosophy.world/resource/egoic-consciousness-geoffrey-hodson “Egoic Consciousness”] at Theosophy World.

L. W. Rogers Building

SysopJ — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:29:08 GMT

History

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	In 1925 the [[American Theosophical Society]], now known as the [[Theosophical Society in America]], purchased land in Wheaton, Illinois for a new headquarters campus. The Board of Directors approached architect [[Claude Bragdon]], a prominent member of the Society, to design a building to serve as the national administrative center. Bragdon was then closing down his architectural practice to begin a career in theatrical design, and recommended a Chicago architect, '''Irving Kane Pond''', of Pond & Pond, Martin & Lloyd, to take on the project. The architectural firm submitted two designs, and the Board could not decide between them, so President [[L. W. Rogers]] sent the drawings to Bragdon for review. Bragdon wired back that he preferred the asymmetrical design by Irving Pond over a symmetrical rendering by one of his partners.<ref>Claude Bragdon telegram to L. W. Rogers, 1926, TSA Archives.</ref>		In 1925 the [[American Theosophical Society]], now known as the [[Theosophical Society in America]], purchased land in Wheaton, Illinois for a new headquarters campus. The Board of Directors approached architect [[Claude Bragdon]], a prominent member of the Society, to design a building to serve as the national administrative center. Bragdon was then closing down his architectural practice to begin a career in theatrical design, and recommended a Chicago architect, '''Irving Kane Pond''', of Pond & Pond, Martin & Lloyd, to take on the project. The architectural firm submitted two designs, and the Board could not decide between them, so President [[L. W. Rogers]] sent the drawings to Bragdon for review. Bragdon wired back that he preferred the asymmetrical design by Irving Pond over a symmetrical rendering by one of his partners.<ref>Claude Bragdon telegram to L. W. Rogers, 1926, TSA Archives.</ref>

	The drawings from Irving Kane Pond's proposal were published in [[The Messenger (periodical)\|''The Messenger'']], and the members were excited to see them. The original art works were created with pen and pastels. Along with blueprints, correspondence, and specifications, they have been preserved using grant funding from the '''Illinois State Historical Records Advisory Board''' by the Archives Department of the ~~[[Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library]]~~.		The drawings from Irving Kane Pond's proposal were published in [[The Messenger (periodical)\|''The Messenger'']], and the members were excited to see them. The original art works were created with pen and pastels. Along with blueprints, correspondence, and specifications, they have been preserved using grant funding from the '''Illinois State Historical Records Advisory Board''' by the Archives Department of the Theosophical Society.
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Public Feeling in India (letter)

Alejandro Daniele — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:26:42 GMT

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Mahatma Letter No. 113

SysopJ — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:31:45 GMT

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	who exercised the calling of Tax Collectors under their Government. These men received, as you are aware, a percentage for collecting the rents. The spirit of the letter of the tithe and tribute under the Moossulman Rulers was never understood by the East India Company; least of all the rights of the ryots to oppose an arbitrary interchange of the Law of Wuzeefa and Mookassimah. Well, when the Zemindars found that the British did not exactly understand their position they took advantage of it, as the English had taken advantage of their force: they claimed to be Landlords. Weakly enough, you consented to recognise the claim, and admitting it notwithstanding the warning of the Moossulman who understood the real situation and were not bribed as most of the Company were — you played into the hands of the few against the many, the result being the "Perpetual Settlement" documents. It is this that led to every subsequent evil in Bengal. Seeing how the unfortunate ryots are regarded by your proud nation in the full progress of the 19th Century, being in your sight of far less value than a horse or cattle, it is not difficult to imagine how they were regarded by your countrymen then — a century ago — when every Englishman was a pious [[Christianity\|Christian]] at heart and ordered by the [[Bible (book)\|Bible]] to draw a broad distinction between the descendants of Ham and themselves — the heirs of the chosen people. The agreement drawn between Lord Cornwallis and the Raees		who exercised the calling of Tax Collectors under their Government. These men received, as you are aware, a percentage for collecting the rents. The spirit of the letter of the tithe and tribute under the Moossulman Rulers was never understood by the East India Company; least of all the rights of the ryots to oppose an arbitrary interchange of the Law of Wuzeefa and Mookassimah. Well, when the Zemindars found that the British did not exactly understand their position they took advantage of it, as the English had taken advantage of their force: they claimed to be Landlords. Weekly [Weakly] enough, you consented to recognise the claim, and admitting it notwithstanding the warning of the Moossulman who understood the real situation and were not bribed as most of the Company were — you played into the hands of the few against the many, the result being the "Perpetual Settlement" documents. It is this that led to every subsequent evil in Bengal. Seeing how the unfortunate ryots are regarded by your proud nation in the full progress of the 19th Century, being in your sight of far less value than a horse or cattle, it is not difficult to imagine how they were regarded by your countrymen then — a century ago — when every Englishman was a pious [[Christianity\|Christian]] at heart and ordered by the [[Bible (book)\|Bible]] to draw a broad distinction between the descendants of Ham and themselves — the heirs of the chosen people. The agreement drawn between Lord Cornwallis and the Raees

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	which stipulated that the "black human cattle" should be treated by the Zemindars kindly and justly, and that they should not raise the rents of the ryots, etc. was a legal farce. The [[Chohan]] was then in India and he was an eye-witness to the beginning of horrors. No sooner had they secured the Perpetual Settlement Agreement that the Raees began to disregard their engagements. Failing to fulfil any of these they brought yearly ruin and starvation on the miserable Ryots. They exacted tribute, sold them up, and trumped up false charges against them under the name of Abwab. These "doors" and "openings" led them wherever they wanted and they levied for over 50 years most extraordinary taxes. All this the Zemindars have done and much more and they will be surely made to account for it. Things too horrible to mention were done under the eyes and often with the sanction of the Company's servants, when the Mutiny put a certain impediment by bringing as its result another form of Government. It is to redress the great wrong done, to remedy to the now irremediable that Lord Ripon took it into his head to bring forward the new Bill. It was not thought expedient by his Councillors (not those you know of) to crush the Zemindary system without securing at the same time popularity among the majority in another direction: hence "Ilbert's Bill" and some other trifles. We say then that to all appearance it is to redress the wrongs of the Past, that is the object of the present Bengal Rent Bill. My friend you are a		which stipulated that the "black human cattle" should be treated by the Zemindars kindly and justly, and that they should not raise the rents of the ryots, etc. was a legal farce. The [[Chohan]] was then in India and he was an eye-witness to the beginning of horrors. No sooner had they secured the Perpetual Settlement Agreement that the Raees began to disregard their engagements. Failing to fulfil any of these they brought yearly ruin and starvation on the miserable Ryots. They exacted tribute, sold them up, and trumped up false charges against them under the name of Abwab. These "doors" and "openings" led them wherever they wanted and they levied for over 50 years most extraordinary taxes. All this the Zemindars have done and much more and they will be surely made to account for it. Things too horrible to mention were done under the eyes and often with the sanction of the Company's servants, when the Mutiny put a certain impediment by bringing as its result another form of Government. It is to redress the great wrong done, to remedy to [sic] the now irremediable that Lord Ripon took it into his head to bring forward the new Bill. It was not thought expedient by his Councillors (not those you know of) to crush the Zemindary system without securing at the same time popularity among the majority in another direction: hence "Ilbert's Bill" and some other trifles. We say then that to all appearance it is to redress the wrongs of the Past, that is the object of the present Bengal Rent Bill. My friend you are a

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Dorothy Abbenhouse

Alex Audziayuk — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:05:06 GMT

Audio and Video

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	Like other presidents of the Theosophical Society in America, Mrs. Abbenhouse served as editor of the national magazine, which at that time was known as [[The American Theosophist (periodical)\|''The American Theosophist'']]. She contributed a "Viewpoint" column to every issue beginning with July-August of 1987. The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Dorothy+Abbenhouse&s=author 57 articles by Dorothy Abbenhouse]''' and '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Dorothy+Abbenhouse&s=title 6 articles about her]'''.		Like other presidents of the Theosophical Society in America, Mrs. Abbenhouse served as editor of the national magazine, which at that time was known as [[The American Theosophist (periodical)\|''The American Theosophist'']]. She contributed a "Viewpoint" column to every issue beginning with July-August of 1987. The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Dorothy+Abbenhouse&s=author 57 articles by Dorothy Abbenhouse]''' and '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Dorothy+Abbenhouse&s=title 6 articles about her]'''.

			== Audio talks ==

			* [https://archive.org/details/1039_20190718/1038.flac How to meditate], 1985
			* [https://archive.org/details/meditation-a-way-of-knowing-abbenhouse Meditation: A Way of Knowing], 1988, also available on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6rnYSGWg6c YouTube].

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

Planets

Pablo Sender — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:50 GMT

Additional resources

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	== Additional resources ==		== Additional resources ==
	*[https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/mercury Mercury] in Theosophy World		*[https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/mercury Mercury] in Theosophy World
			*[https://theosophylib.com/jwf/neptune-and-the-titius-bode-law/ Neptune and the Titius-Bode Law] by Jon W. Fergus

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

Mahatma Letter No. 111

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Nicholas Roerich

SysopJ — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:37:50 GMT

Videos

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	=== Videos ===		=== Videos ===
			* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGc8NxF7SCM Nicholas and Helena Roerich: Life, Vision, and a Shared Quest for the Spirit] by Alex Audziayuk. Presented on July 2, 2026 at the Theosophical Society in America, in Wheaton, Illinois.
	* [https://vimeo.com/19062144 Saving the Nicholas Roerich House, Mongolia"] by Glenn Mullin.		* [https://vimeo.com/19062144 Saving the Nicholas Roerich House, Mongolia"] by Glenn Mullin.

Mahatma Letter No. 113

SysopJ — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:34:02 GMT

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	who exercised the calling of Tax Collectors under their Government. These men received, as you are aware, a percentage for collecting the rents. The spirit of the letter of the tithe and tribute under the Moossulman Rulers was never understood by the East India Company; least of all the rights of the ryots to oppose an arbitrary interchange of the Law of Wuzeefa and Mookassimah. Well, when the Zemindars found that the British did not exactly understand their position they took advantage of it, as the English had taken advantage of their force: they claimed to be Landlords. ~~Weekly~~ enough, you consented to recognise the claim, and admitting it notwithstanding the warning of the Moossulman who understood the real situation and were not bribed as most of the Company were — you played into the hands of the few against the many, the result being the "Perpetual Settlement" documents. It is this that led to every subsequent evil in Bengal. Seeing how the unfortunate ryots are regarded by your proud nation in the full progress of the 19th Century, being in your sight of far less value than a horse or cattle, it is not difficult to imagine how they were regarded by your countrymen then — a century ago — when every Englishman was a pious [[Christianity\|Christian]] at heart and ordered by the [[Bible (book)\|Bible]] to draw a broad distinction between the descendants of Ham and themselves — the heirs of the chosen people. The agreement drawn between Lord Cornwallis and the Raees		who exercised the calling of Tax Collectors under their Government. These men received, as you are aware, a percentage for collecting the rents. The spirit of the letter of the tithe and tribute under the Moossulman Rulers was never understood by the East India Company; least of all the rights of the ryots to oppose an arbitrary interchange of the Law of Wuzeefa and Mookassimah. Well, when the Zemindars found that the British did not exactly understand their position they took advantage of it, as the English had taken advantage of their force: they claimed to be Landlords. Weakly enough, you consented to recognise the claim, and admitting it notwithstanding the warning of the Moossulman who understood the real situation and were not bribed as most of the Company were — you played into the hands of the few against the many, the result being the "Perpetual Settlement" documents. It is this that led to every subsequent evil in Bengal. Seeing how the unfortunate ryots are regarded by your proud nation in the full progress of the 19th Century, being in your sight of far less value than a horse or cattle, it is not difficult to imagine how they were regarded by your countrymen then — a century ago — when every Englishman was a pious [[Christianity\|Christian]] at heart and ordered by the [[Bible (book)\|Bible]] to draw a broad distinction between the descendants of Ham and themselves — the heirs of the chosen people. The agreement drawn between Lord Cornwallis and the Raees

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	* '''The East India Company''' was formed to pursue trade with the East Indies, and ruled the beginnings of the British Empire in India.		* '''The East India Company''' was formed to pursue trade with the East Indies, and ruled the beginnings of the British Empire in India.
	* '''Law of Wuzeefa and Mookassimah''' or Law of Wazifa and Mukassimah, refers to the Muslim laws of taxes. Wazifa khiraj (or a fixed money-rate) imposed as a personal liability upon the cultivator for his holding (payable once a year); Mukassimah khiraj (or a share of the actual produce) payable in kind on every crop produced.		* '''Law of Wuzeefa and Mookassimah''' or Law of Wazifa and Mukassimah, refers to the Muslim laws of taxes. Wazifa khiraj (or a fixed money-rate) imposed as a personal liability upon the cultivator for his holding (payable once a year); Mukassimah khiraj (or a share of the actual produce) payable in kind on every crop produced.
			* '''Weakly enough''' is a correction of the heterograph spelling "weekly" that appears in the written letter.
	*'''Perpetual Settlement''' refers to the Permanent Settlement of Bengal. See [[Mahatma Letter No. 113#Page 5\|previous note]] on "Lord Cornwallis's great political mistake".		*'''Perpetual Settlement''' refers to the Permanent Settlement of Bengal. See [[Mahatma Letter No. 113#Page 5\|previous note]] on "Lord Cornwallis's great political mistake".
	* '''Descendants of Ham''' refers to the Biblical curse upon Ham's descendant's by Moses that forced them to live in Egypt and other parts of Africa; i.e., the dark-skinned peoples.		* '''Descendants of Ham''' refers to the Biblical curse upon Ham's descendant's by Moses that forced them to live in Egypt and other parts of Africa; i.e., the dark-skinned peoples.

Music and the Theosophical Movement

Alex Audziayuk — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:24:51 GMT

Audio recordings

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	* '''Music, mythology, and medicine: harmonies of the spheres''' by Jeanne Martin. Krotona School of Theosophy, 2014. CD.		* '''Music, mythology, and medicine: harmonies of the spheres''' by Jeanne Martin. Krotona School of Theosophy, 2014. CD.
	* '''Journeys into meditation and music''' by Hal A. Lingerman. Theosophical ~~Scoiety~~ in America, 2007. CD.		* '''Journeys into meditation and music''' by Hal A. Lingerman. Theosophical Society in America, 2007. CD.
	* '''The wisdom & power of music: an innovative program to enhance your health, creativity, and communication''' by Don G. Campbell. Quest Audio, Theosophical Publishing House, 2006. CD.		* '''The wisdom & power of music: an innovative program to enhance your health, creativity, and communication''' by Don G. Campbell. Quest Audio, Theosophical Publishing House, 2006. CD.
	* '''The miracle of self-generated healing''' by Don G. Campbell. Theosophical Society in America, 1995. CD.		* '''The miracle of self-generated healing''' by Don G. Campbell. Theosophical Society in America, 1995. CD.

Vonda Urban

Alex Audziayuk — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:22:14 GMT

Audio: added a link to the last talk.

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	* '''[https://archive.org/details/what-death-really-is-part-1 What Death Really Is Part 1]'''. September 25, 2003. Through the understanding that everything we experience is the outflow of our own thoughts, emotions, and actions in past lives, we can find a new way to deal with our current challenges and pave the way to mental freedom.		* '''[https://archive.org/details/what-death-really-is-part-1 What Death Really Is Part 1]'''. September 25, 2003. Through the understanding that everything we experience is the outflow of our own thoughts, emotions, and actions in past lives, we can find a new way to deal with our current challenges and pave the way to mental freedom.
	* '''[https://archive.org/details/what-death-really-is-part-2 What Death Really Is Part 2]'''. September 25, 2003.		* '''[https://archive.org/details/what-death-really-is-part-2 What Death Really Is Part 2]'''. September 25, 2003.
	* '''[ In Honor of H. P. Blavatsky: White Lotus Day Commemoration]'''. May 5, 2005.		* '''[https://archive.org/details/white-lotus-day-commemoration-vonda-urban In Honor of H. P. Blavatsky: White Lotus Day Commemoration]'''. May 5, 2005.

	[[File:Vonda Urban lecturing.png\|right\|220\|thumb\|"Messianic Messenger" lecture in 1991]]		[[File:Vonda Urban lecturing.png\|right\|220\|thumb\|"Messianic Messenger" lecture in 1991]]

	=== Video ===		=== Video ===
	* '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT3MjQ7rFqc Helena P. Blavatsky, Messianic Messenger]'''. 1991 at Theosophical Society in America. Handout is not available, but it was comprised of photocopied excerpts from and references to:		* '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT3MjQ7rFqc Helena P. Blavatsky, Messianic Messenger]'''. 1991 at Theosophical Society in America. Handout is not available, but it was comprised of photocopied excerpts from and references to:

Islam

Alex Audziayuk — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:10:53 GMT

Publications about Islam

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	* '''''Ibn Al'Arabi''''' by Noulavi S.A.Q. Husaini.		* '''''Ibn Al'Arabi''''' by Noulavi S.A.Q. Husaini.
	* '''''Islam the Religion of Humanity''''' by Syed Abdur Razzaque.		* '''''Islam the Religion of Humanity''''' by Syed Abdur Razzaque.
			The [[Theosophical Publishing Society (London)\|Theosophical Publishing Society]] also had a book published on this topic:
			* '''''The Theosophy of Islam. Letters from a Sûfî Teacher: Shaikh Sharfuddîn Manerî or Makhdûm-ul-mulk''''', translated by Baijnath Singh, [1908?]. 130 pages. The text is available in [https://www.gutenberg.org/files/47749/47749-h/47749-h.htm Project Gutenberg]

	=== Muslim Theosophists ===		=== Muslim Theosophists ===

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	The '''[[~~Bragdon_Arch\|entrance arch~~]]''' ~~in front~~ of the ~~'''~~[[~~L. W. Rogers Building~~]]~~'''~~ on the [[Olcott (campus)\|headquarters campus]] ~~of the [[Theosophical Society~~ in ~~America]]~~ was ~~built in 1940 and dedicated~~ in a Co-Masonic ceremony~~. It was designed~~ by ~~Theosophist and architect~~ [[~~Claude Bragdon~~]] and the ~~cost of the project~~ was ~~donated~~ by ~~Portland~~, ~~Oregon, member John H. Mason~~.		The '''[[L. W. Rogers Building]]''' is the administrative center of the [[Theosophical Society in America]], located on the [[Olcott (campus)\|headquarters campus]] in Wheaton, Illinois. The cornerstone was laid in a Co-Masonic ceremony led by [[Annie Besant]] on August 29, 2026, and the building was dedicated on August 28, 1927. Designed by Chicago architect '''Irving Kane Pond''', this building has been listed on the '''National Register of Historic Places''' in recognition of its architectural significance.
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Aura

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	* [https://theosophy.world/encyclopedia/Aura Aura] in Theosophy World.		* [https://theosophy.world/encyclopedia/Aura Aura] in Theosophy World.
	* [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/halo Halo] in Theosophy World.		* [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/halo Halo] in Theosophy World.
	*~~[https://www~~.~~theosophical.org/files/resources/articles/DimensionsConsciousness.pdf Dimensions of Consciousness] by Dora Kunz~~
	*[https://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/mandorlas-halos-and-rings-of-fire "Mandorlas, Halos, and Rings of Fire"] ~~by Burton Callicott~~		* Callicott, Burton. [https://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/mandorlas-halos-and-rings-of-fire "Mandorlas, Halos, and Rings of Fire"].
	*[http://www.theosophical.org/files/resources/articles/TheosophyinHealingAddictions.pdf# "Theosophy in Healing Addictions" (auras as manifestations of energies)] ~~by Gail A~~. ~~Grynbaum~~		* Grynbaum, Gail A. [http://www.theosophical.org/files/resources/articles/TheosophyinHealingAddictions.pdf# "Theosophy in Healing Addictions" (auras as manifestations of energies)].
			* Kunz, Dora van Gelder. [https://www.theosophical.org/files/resources/articles/DimensionsConsciousness.pdf Dimensions of Consciousness].
			* Kunz, Dora van Gelder. '''[https://theosophy.wiki/en/File:Kunz_The_Conscious_Use_of_the_Aura.pdf The Conscious Use of the Aura]'''. Printed in South African journal ''The Link'', sometime in the range 1937-1948. From clipping found in the Mary K. Neff Papers, Records Series 25.08, Theosophical Society in America Archives.

	=== Books ===		=== Books ===

Dora van Gelder Kunz

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	[[File:Personal Aura cover.jpg\|180px\|~~left~~\|thumb\|Cover of ''The Personal Aura'']]		[[File:Personal Aura cover.jpg\|180px\|right\|thumb\|Cover of ''The Personal Aura'']]

			=== Articles===
	As is customary for Presidents of the TSA, Mrs. Kunz acted as Editor in Chief of the national periodical, [[The American Theosophist (periodical)\|''The American Theosophist'']], and she contributed to other Theosophical journals as well. The '''[[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]]''' lists:		As is customary for Presidents of the TSA, Mrs. Kunz acted as Editor in Chief of the national periodical, [[The American Theosophist (periodical)\|''The American Theosophist'']], and she contributed to other Theosophical journals as well. The '''[[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]]''' lists:

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	* '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Dora+Kunz&s=title 30 articles about Dora Kunz]'''.		* '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Dora+Kunz&s=title 30 articles about Dora Kunz]'''.

			* '''[https://theosophy.wiki/en/File:Kunz_The_Conscious_Use_of_the_Aura.pdf The Conscious Use of the Aura]'''. Printed in South African journal ''The Link'', sometime in the range 1937-1948. From clipping found in the Mary K. Neff Papers, Records Series 25.08, Theosophical Society in America Archives.

			=== Books and pamphlets ===
	She wrote several books and pamphlets:		She wrote several books and pamphlets:

File:Kunz The Conscious Use of the Aura.pdf

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SysopJ uploaded File:Kunz The Conscious Use of the Aura.pdf Article by Dora van Gelder Kunz from ''The Link'', a South African Section periodical, printed sometime 1937-1948. It was found in the Mary K. Neff Papers, Records Series 25.08, Theosophical Society in America Archives.

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== Summary ==
Article by [[Dora van Gelder Kunz]] from ''The Link'', a South African Section periodical, printed sometime 1937-1948. It was found in the Mary K. Neff Papers, Records Series 25.08, Theosophical Society in America Archives.

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	[[File:Irving_Kane_Pond,_1876.jpg\|200px\|left\|thumb\|Irving Kane Pond, 1876]]		[[File:Irving_Kane_Pond,_1876.jpg\|200px\|left\|thumb\|Irving Kane Pond, 1876]]

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SysopJ uploaded File:Autobiography of I K Pond.jpg ''The Autobiography of Irving K. Pond'' by Irving Kane Pond, 2009. Scanned from book cover.

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== Summary ==
''The Autobiography of Irving K. Pond'' by [[Irving Kane Pond]], 2009. Scanned from book cover.

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SysopJ uploaded File:Big Top Rhythms.jpg Cover of ''Big Top Rhythms'' by Irving Kane Pond, 1937. Scanned from book.

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== Summary ==
Cover of ''Big Top Rhythms'' by [[Irving Kane Pond]], 1937. Scanned from book.

Sambhogakaya

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'''Sambhogakaya''' (devanāgarī: सम्भोगकाय ''saṃbhogakāya'') is a [[Sanskrit]] word meaning "body of enjoyment." In Mahayana Buddhism it is one of the three bodies ([[Trikaya|Trikayas]]) of the [[Buddha]], through which Buddhas and advanced bodhisattvas can manifest themselves in a pure buddha realm.

== In Theosophy ==

In [[The Theosophical Glossary (book)|''The Theosophical Glossary'']] Mme. Blavatsky wrote:

<blockquote>One of the three "Vestures" of glory, or bodies, obtained by ascetics on the "Path". Some sects hold it as the second, while others as the third of the ''Buddhakshetras'', or forms of Buddha. ''Lit.'', the "Body of Compensation" (See ''Voice of the Silence'', Glossary iii). Of such ''Buddhakshetras'' there are seven, those of [[Nirmanakaya|Nirmanakāya]], Sambhogakāya and [[Dharmakaya|Dharmakāya]], belonging to the [[Trikaya|Trikāya]], or three-fold quality.<ref>Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, ''The Theosophical Glossary'' (Krotona, CA: Theosophical Publishing House, 1973), 287.</ref></blockquote>

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	~~[[File:H.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\| Hilda Wood]]~~		Sambhogakaya

	~~{{DISPLAYTITLE~~:''~~Parents~~ ''}}		'''Sambhogakaya''' (devanāgarī: सम्भोगकाय ''saṃbhogakāya'') is a [[Sanskrit]] word meaning "body of enjoyment." In Mahayana Buddhism it is one of the three bodies ([[Trikaya\|Trikayas]]) of the [[Buddha]], through which Buddhas and advanced bodhisattvas can manifest themselves in a pure buddha realm.

			== In Theosophy ==

			In [[The Theosophical Glossary (book)\|''The Theosophical Glossary'']] Mme. Blavatsky wrote:

	~~== Publications ==~~		<blockquote>Dharmakâya (Sk). Lit., “the glorified spiritual body” called the “Vesture of Bliss”. The third, or highest of the Trikâya (Three Bodies), the attribute developed by every “[[Buddha]]”, i.e., every initiate who has crossed or reached the end of what is called the “fourth Path” (in esotericism the sixth “portal” prior to his entry on the seventh). The highest of the Trikâya, it is the fourth of the Buddhakchêtra, or Buddhic planes of consciousness, represented figuratively in Buddhist asceticism as a robe or vesture of luminous Spirituality.<br>
			In popular Northern Buddhism these vestures or robes are:<br>
			(1) Nirmanakâya (2) Sambhogakâya (3) and Dharmakâya the last being the highest and most sublimated of all, as it places the ascetic on the threshold of [[Nirvāṇa\|Nirvâna]].<ref>Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, ''The Theosophical Glossary'' (Krotona, CA: Theosophical Publishing House, 1973), 100.</ref></blockquote>

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	who exercised the calling of Tax Collectors under their Government. These men received, as you are aware, a percentage for collecting the rents. The spirit of the letter of the tithe and tribute under the Moossulman Rulers was never understood by the East India Company; least of all the rights of the ryots to oppose an arbitrary interchange of the Law of Wuzeefa and Mookassimah. Well, when the Zemindars found that the British did not exactly understand their position they took advantage of it, as the English had taken advantage of their force: they claimed to be Landlords. Weakly enough, you consented to recognise the claim, and admitting it notwithstanding the warning of the Moossulman who understood the real situation and were not bribed as most of the Company were — you played into the hands of the few against the many, the result being the "Perpetual Settlement" documents. It is this that led to every subsequent evil in Bengal. Seeing how the unfortunate ryots are regarded by your proud nation in the full progress of the 19th Century, being in your sight of far less value than a horse or cattle, it is not difficult to imagine how they were regarded by your countrymen then — a century ago — when every Englishman was a pious [[Christianity\|Christian]] at heart and ordered by the [[Bible (book)\|Bible]] to draw a broad distinction between the descendants of Ham and themselves — the heirs of the chosen people. The agreement drawn between Lord Cornwallis and the Raees		who exercised the calling of Tax Collectors under their Government. These men received, as you are aware, a percentage for collecting the rents. The spirit of the letter of the tithe and tribute under the Moossulman Rulers was never understood by the East India Company; least of all the rights of the ryots to oppose an arbitrary interchange of the Law of Wuzeefa and Mookassimah. Well, when the Zemindars found that the British did not exactly understand their position they took advantage of it, as the English had taken advantage of their force: they claimed to be Landlords. Weekly [Weakly] enough, you consented to recognise the claim, and admitting it notwithstanding the warning of the Moossulman who understood the real situation and were not bribed as most of the Company were — you played into the hands of the few against the many, the result being the "Perpetual Settlement" documents. It is this that led to every subsequent evil in Bengal. Seeing how the unfortunate ryots are regarded by your proud nation in the full progress of the 19th Century, being in your sight of far less value than a horse or cattle, it is not difficult to imagine how they were regarded by your countrymen then — a century ago — when every Englishman was a pious [[Christianity\|Christian]] at heart and ordered by the [[Bible (book)\|Bible]] to draw a broad distinction between the descendants of Ham and themselves — the heirs of the chosen people. The agreement drawn between Lord Cornwallis and the Raees

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	which stipulated that the "black human cattle" should be treated by the Zemindars kindly and justly, and that they should not raise the rents of the ryots, etc. was a legal farce. The [[Chohan]] was then in India and he was an eye-witness to the beginning of horrors. No sooner had they secured the Perpetual Settlement Agreement that the Raees began to disregard their engagements. Failing to fulfil any of these they brought yearly ruin and starvation on the miserable Ryots. They exacted tribute, sold them up, and trumped up false charges against them under the name of Abwab. These "doors" and "openings" led them wherever they wanted and they levied for over 50 years most extraordinary taxes. All this the Zemindars have done and much more and they will be surely made to account for it. Things too horrible to mention were done under the eyes and often with the sanction of the Company's servants, when the Mutiny put a certain impediment by bringing as its result another form of Government. It is to redress the great wrong done, to remedy to the now irremediable that Lord Ripon took it into his head to bring forward the new Bill. It was not thought expedient by his Councillors (not those you know of) to crush the Zemindary system without securing at the same time popularity among the majority in another direction: hence "Ilbert's Bill" and some other trifles. We say then that to all appearance it is to redress the wrongs of the Past, that is the object of the present Bengal Rent Bill. My friend you are a		which stipulated that the "black human cattle" should be treated by the Zemindars kindly and justly, and that they should not raise the rents of the ryots, etc. was a legal farce. The [[Chohan]] was then in India and he was an eye-witness to the beginning of horrors. No sooner had they secured the Perpetual Settlement Agreement that the Raees began to disregard their engagements. Failing to fulfil any of these they brought yearly ruin and starvation on the miserable Ryots. They exacted tribute, sold them up, and trumped up false charges against them under the name of Abwab. These "doors" and "openings" led them wherever they wanted and they levied for over 50 years most extraordinary taxes. All this the Zemindars have done and much more and they will be surely made to account for it. Things too horrible to mention were done under the eyes and often with the sanction of the Company's servants, when the Mutiny put a certain impediment by bringing as its result another form of Government. It is to redress the great wrong done, to remedy to [sic] the now irremediable that Lord Ripon took it into his head to bring forward the new Bill. It was not thought expedient by his Councillors (not those you know of) to crush the Zemindary system without securing at the same time popularity among the majority in another direction: hence "Ilbert's Bill" and some other trifles. We say then that to all appearance it is to redress the wrongs of the Past, that is the object of the present Bengal Rent Bill. My friend you are a

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