White Lotus Day - Revision history

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			[[es: Día del Loto Blanco]]

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	===Articles===		===Articles===
	*[~~http~~://www.theosophy.ph/~~encyclo~~/~~index.php?title=White_Lotus_Day#~~ White Lotus Day] at ~~Theosopedia~~		*[https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/white-lotus-day White Lotus Day] at Theosophy World
	*[http://www.katinkahesselink.net/other/algeo-white-lotus.htm# White Lotus Day and Its Meaning] by John Algeo		*[http://www.katinkahesselink.net/other/algeo-white-lotus.htm# White Lotus Day and Its Meaning] by John Algeo
	*[http://www.katinkahesselink.net/blavatsky/articles/v6/y1885_001.htm# H.P.B.’s Last Will and Testament] by H. P. Blavatsky		*[http://www.katinkahesselink.net/blavatsky/articles/v6/y1885_001.htm# H.P.B.’s Last Will and Testament] by H. P. Blavatsky

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	===Videos===		===Videos===
	*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC4dAfmbe54 White Lotus Day: Awakening to Higher Consciousness] by Pablo Sender		*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC4dAfmbe54 White Lotus Day: Awakening to Higher Consciousness] by Pablo Sender
			* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNworqBQAuQ International Theosophical Relay "White Lotus" under the Banner of Peace!] - an international group of Theosophists celebrated on May 8, 2022.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

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	<div style="text-align:right;"> President of the Theosophical Society</div></blockquote>		<div style="text-align:right;"> President of the Theosophical Society</div></blockquote>

	The celebration as described above is still held at [[Adyar]] to this day.		The celebration as described above is still held at [[Adyar (campus)\|Adyar headquarters]] to this day.

	At present, many Theosophical groups meet to celebrate the life and work of Mme. Blavatsky, reading from the texts she recommended, also including passages from her book [[The Voice of the Silence (book)\|''The Voice of the Silence'']].		At present, many Theosophical groups meet to celebrate the life and work of Mme. Blavatsky, reading from the texts she recommended, also including passages from her book [[The Voice of the Silence (book)\|''The Voice of the Silence'']].

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	*[http://www.theosophical.org/files/resources/reflections/Reflections-2010-5.pdf# White Lotus Day] by David P. Bruce		*[http://www.theosophical.org/files/resources/reflections/Reflections-2010-5.pdf# White Lotus Day] by David P. Bruce
	*[http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk/html/hpb%20white%20lotus%20day.htm# H. P. Blavatsky - White Lotus Day] by Geoffrey Farthing		*[http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk/html/hpb%20white%20lotus%20day.htm# H. P. Blavatsky - White Lotus Day] by Geoffrey Farthing
	*[~~http~~://~~www~~.~~theosophical~~.ca/~~otherdocuments~~/WhiteLotusDayAddress~~,A_RMitchell~~.pdf# A White Lotus Day Address] by Roy Mitchell		*[https://cdn.website-editor.net/e4d6563c50794969b714ab70457d9761/files/uploaded/WhiteLotusDayAddress%2CA_RMitchell.pdf# A White Lotus Day Address] by Roy Mitchell
	*[http://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/mess-con/mc-08.htm#white White Lotus Day in Los Angeles] by G. de Purucker		*[http://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/mess-con/mc-08.htm#white White Lotus Day in Los Angeles] by G. de Purucker
	*[http://www.teosofia.com/Mumbai/7606hpb.html# H.P.B. and the Mahatmas] at The Theosophical Movement		*[http://www.teosofia.com/Mumbai/7606hpb.html# H.P.B. and the Mahatmas] at The Theosophical Movement

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	===Videos===		===Videos===
	*[~~http~~://www.~~theosophicalinstitute~~.~~org~~/~~medialibrary/viewtitle.php~~?~~titleid~~=~~7A6B75D3-2FB2-4F6C-8721-2A9BCAEC35A2#~~ White Lotus Day: Awakening to Higher Consciousness] by Pablo Sender		*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC4dAfmbe54 White Lotus Day: Awakening to Higher Consciousness] by Pablo Sender

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

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	In [[Hinduism]] the white Lotus flower (known in [[Sanskrit]] as puṇḍarīka) is a symbol of beauty and the state of non-attachment. It is also associated with [[Sarasvatī]], the Goddess of Wisdom, who is frequently depicted seated on a white lotus.		In [[Hinduism]] the white Lotus flower (known in [[Sanskrit]] as puṇḍarīka) is a symbol of beauty and the state of non-attachment. It is also associated with [[Sarasvatī]], the Goddess of Wisdom, who is frequently depicted seated on a white lotus.

	==~~Online~~ resources==		== Additional resources==
			*Lewis, Murial Lauder. "The White Lotus." ''The American Theosophist'' 38.6 (June, 1950), 118-120. Excellent article about the white lotus and White Lotus Day.

	===Articles===		===Articles===
	*[http://www.theosophy.ph/encyclo/index.php?title=White_Lotus_Day# White Lotus Day] at Theosopedia		*[http://www.theosophy.ph/encyclo/index.php?title=White_Lotus_Day# White Lotus Day] at Theosopedia
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	===Videos===		===Videos===
	*[http://www.theosophicalinstitute.org/medialibrary/viewtitle.php?titleid=7A6B75D3-2FB2-4F6C-8721-2A9BCAEC35A2# White Lotus Day: Awakening to Higher Consciousness] by Pablo Sender		*[http://www.theosophicalinstitute.org/medialibrary/viewtitle.php?titleid=7A6B75D3-2FB2-4F6C-8721-2A9BCAEC35A2# White Lotus Day: Awakening to Higher Consciousness] by Pablo Sender

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	<references/>		<references/>

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	The '''White Lotus Day''' is a Theosophical celebration held on [[May 8]] to commemorate the death of [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]], co-founder of the [[Theosophical Society]].		The '''White Lotus Day''' is a Theosophical celebration held on [[May 8]] to commemorate the death in 1891 of [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]], co-founder of the [[Theosophical Society]].

	== General description ==		== General description ==

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	The '''White Lotus Day''' is a Theosophical celebration held on [[May 8]] to commemorate the death of [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]], co-founder of the [[Theosophical Society]].		The '''White Lotus Day''' is a Theosophical celebration held on [[May 8]] to commemorate the death of [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]], co-founder of the [[Theosophical Society]].
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	<blockquote>In her last Will, H. P. Blavatsky expressed the wish that yearly, on the anniversary of her death, some of her friends "should assemble at the Head quarters of the Theosophical Society and read a chapter of The Light of Asia and (extracts from) [[Bhagavadgītā (book)\|Вhagavad-Gītā]]"; and since it is meet that her surviving colleagues should keep green the memory of her services to humanity and her devoted love for our Society, the undersigned suggests that the anniversary be known among us as White Lotus Day, and makes the following official order and recommendation:<br>		<blockquote>In her last Will, H. P. Blavatsky expressed the wish that yearly, on the anniversary of her death, some of her friends "should assemble at the Head quarters of the Theosophical Society and read a chapter of The Light of Asia and (extracts from) [[Bhagavadgītā (book)\|Вhagavad-Gītā]]"; and since it is meet that her surviving colleagues should keep green the memory of her services to humanity and her devoted love for our Society, the undersigned suggests that the anniversary be known among us as White Lotus Day, and makes the following official order and recommendation:<br>
	1. At noon, on 8th May, 1892, and on the same day in each succeeding year, there will be held a commemorative meeting at the Headquarters, at which extracts from the before-mentioned works will be read and brief addresses made by the Chairman of the meeting and others who may volunteer.<br>		:1. At noon, on 8th May, 1892, and on the same day in each succeeding year, there will be held a commemorative meeting at the Headquarters, at which extracts from the before-mentioned works will be read and brief addresses made by the Chairman of the meeting and others who may volunteer.<br>
	2. A dole of food will be given in her name to the poor fishermen of Adyar and their families.<br>		:2. A dole of food will be given in her name to the poor fishermen of Adyar and their families.<br>
	3. The flag will be half-masted from sunrise until sunset, and the Convention Hall decorated with White Lotus flowers.<br>		:3. The flag will be half-masted from sunrise until sunset, and the Convention Hall decorated with White Lotus flowers.<br>
	4. Members living outside Madras can arrange for their food by applying to the Recording Secretary at least one week in advance.<br>		:4. Members living outside Madras can arrange for their food by applying to the Recording Secretary at least one week in advance.<br>
	5. The undersigned recommends to all Sections and Branches throughout the world to meet annually on the anniversary day, and, in some simple, unsectarian, yet dignified way, avoiding all slavish adulation and empty compliments, express the general feeling of loving regard for her who brought us the chart of the climbing Path which leads to the summits of Knowledge.		:5. The undersigned recommends to all Sections and Branches throughout the world to meet annually on the anniversary day, and, in some simple, unsectarian, yet dignified way, avoiding all slavish adulation and empty compliments, express the general feeling of loving regard for her who brought us the chart of the climbing Path which leads to the summits of Knowledge.
	<div style="text-align:right;"> H. S. Olcott </div>		<div style="text-align:right;"> H. S. Olcott </div>
	<div style="text-align:right;"> President of the Theosophical Society</div></blockquote>		<div style="text-align:right;"> President of the Theosophical Society</div></blockquote>

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	== Symbolism of the white lotus ==		== Symbolism of the white lotus ==
			=== According to Mme. Blavatsky===
	[[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|Mme. Blavatsky]] wrote about the Lotus as a symbol, as follows:		[[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|Mme. Blavatsky]] wrote about the Lotus as a symbol, as follows:

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	=== According to G. S. Arundale ===		=== According to G. S. Arundale ===

	~~In his book ''The Lotus Fire: A Study in Symbolic Yoga''~~ [[George S. Arundale]]		[[George S. Arundale]] wrote:

	<blockquote>We are told that the myriad-petalled white Lotus is perhaps the supreme manifestation of perfected Life. It is the Form of all forms, the Fire of all flames, the Infinite Theme containing within itself all themes of all universes and worlds. Hence its overt relation to some of Those who "know the Lotus."<ref>George Sydney Arundale, ''The Lotus Fire: A Study in Symbolic Yoga'' (Adyar, Madras: Theosophical Publishing House, 1939), 348</ref></blockquote>		<blockquote>We are told that the myriad-petalled white Lotus is perhaps the supreme manifestation of perfected Life. It is the Form of all forms, the Fire of all flames, the Infinite Theme containing within itself all themes of all universes and worlds. Hence its overt relation to some of Those who "know the Lotus."<ref>George Sydney Arundale, ''The Lotus Fire: A Study in Symbolic Yoga'' (Adyar, Madras: Theosophical Publishing House, 1939), 348</ref></blockquote>
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	<blockquote>As you concentrate on this Lotus symbol, growing from the soil of experience, ascending to its flower, imagine yourself as a great White Lotus with petal-powers extending in all directions. Already the seed is in you, the bud is slowly opening, and you are beginning the Flower, the dream that God has wrought.<ref>George Sydney Arundale, ''The Lotus Fire: A Study in Symbolic Yoga'' (Adyar, Madras: Theosophical Publishing House, 1939), 301</ref></blockquote>		<blockquote>As you concentrate on this Lotus symbol, growing from the soil of experience, ascending to its flower, imagine yourself as a great White Lotus with petal-powers extending in all directions. Already the seed is in you, the bud is slowly opening, and you are beginning the Flower, the dream that God has wrought.<ref>George Sydney Arundale, ''The Lotus Fire: A Study in Symbolic Yoga'' (Adyar, Madras: Theosophical Publishing House, 1939), 301</ref></blockquote>

			=== In Buddhism ===

			According to the Buddha Dharma Education Association the White Lotus:

			<blockquote>. . . symbolizes Bodhi, the state of total mental purity and spiritual perfection, and the pacification of our nature. It generally has eight petals corresponding to the Noble Eightfold Path of the Good Law. It is the lotus found at the heart of the Garbhadhatu Mandala, being the womb or embryo of the world. It is characteristic of the esoteric sects, and the lotus of the Buddhas.<ref>[http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/history/b_lotus.htm# The Symbol of the Lotus] at BuddhaNet.Net</ref></blockquote>

			In Tibetan Buddhism, the white lotus (Tib. ''pad ma dkar po'') is connected to the White Tara:

			<blockquote>Perhaps the most enchanting flower with its unblemished pure white beauty, the white lotus is the most revered in the world, and is known as the 'Womb of the world'. It is said to denote the purity of mind (Bodhi), the calmness and serenity of human nature, and spiritual perfection. The white lotus is associated with the female representation of Buddha, which is goddess White Tara, as it aptly describes her nature. In an ancient Indian text, the white lotus is described as: The white lotus, born in the water and grown in the water, rises beyond the water and remains unsoiled by the water. Thus, monks, the [Buddha], born in the world, grown up in the world, after having conquered the world, remains unsoiled by the world.<ref>[http://www.buzzle.com/articles/lotus-flower-meaning.html# Significance of Lotus Colors] at Buzzle.com/</ref></blockquote>

			=== In Hinduism ===

			In [[Hinduism]] the white Lotus flower (known in [[Sanskrit]] as puṇḍarīka) is a symbol of beauty and the state of non-attachment. It is also associated with [[Sarasvatī]], the Goddess of Wisdom, who is frequently depicted seated on a white lotus.

	==Online resources==		==Online resources==