About the Convention
148th International Convention
The Convention of 2023-2024 will be in-person at Adyar.
Members of the Society are welcome to attend as delegates.
Non-members are welcome to attend but accommodation at the campus is not possible due to the limit of beds.
Venue: International Headquarters Adyar, Chennai, India Google Map (click)
When: 31st December 2023 (opening at 8.30 am) – 4th January 2024 (closing at 6 pm)
You are suggested to arrive on 30 December and leave on 5th January.
Registration: Information(click)
Online: The main programs will be webcasted. Links will be added closer to the dates.
Schedule
Sessions at Adyar Theatre will be broadcasted
31 Dec 2023
08:30 – 09:30
Opening of the Convention on 31 December
Prayers, Greetings, Invocation, and Opening by the International President
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09:30 – 10:00
KEYNOTE
KEYNOTE “ADYAR EXTENSION” by Tim Boyd, International President
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10:00 – 11:10
Presidential Address
Report of Activities of the TS worldwide during 2022-23 presented by Tim Boyd, International President
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11:15 – 12:00
Inauguration of Stalls
Inauguration of OES and BMAD Stalls
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12:00 – 14:30
Indian Section Council Meeting – I
For Indian Section Council Members only
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13:30 – 15:30
Inaugurations at the Library building
Exhibition by Artist Hemalatha and Exhibition at the Surendra Narayan Archives
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14:30 – 15:30
Inaugurations at the Headquarters building
Conserved paintings of Ada Florence Fuller and permanent exhibition of the Blavatsky Museum
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15:30 – 16:30
Reception
Snacks near Admin building produced by the KTF Canteen
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16:30 – 17:45
New Year’s Eve Concert
Global Rhythms World Music & Dance Ensemble featuring LEAP Boundary Breakers
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19:30 – 21:00
Ritual of the Mystic Star
Delegates can watch the Ceremony and are requested to occupy seats by 7.25 PM
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01 Jan 2024
06:00 – 07:00
Early morning practices
Three options: Puja, Silent Meditation, or Yoga
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08:30 – 09:30
Symposium 1
Symposium 1
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09:45 – 11:00
Short lectures
Short lectures
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11:00 – 12:30
Indian Section Convention – I
Report of the Indian Section
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13:00 – 14:45
TOS India Executive
For TOS India Executive members only
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13:30 – 14:45
Visit to SWC
Social Welfare Centre and Vocational Training Centre present cultural activities at SWC.
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15:00 – 16:15
Workshops I
Workshops on Education, Chanting, and Young Theosophists
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17:00 – 18:00
Public Lecture
Public lecture
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19:30 – 20:30
BEAT Choir
Bank Employees Art Troop, an awarded choir
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02 Jan 2024
06:00 – 07:00
Early morning practices
Three options to choose from: Puja, Silent Meditation, or Yoga
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08:30 – 09:30
Devotional Meeting
Pooja at the Bharata Samaj Temple
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09:45 – 11:00
Panel on the Convention Theme
Panel discussion
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11:00 – 11:50
Informal Discussion Groups
Discussion groups facilitated by young theosophists
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13:00 – 14:45
Indian Section Council Meeting – II
For Indian Section Council Members only
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13:30 – 15:00
Bharata Samaj Association
Meeting for Association members only
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13:30 – 14:45
Visit to Adyar Theosophical Academy (ATA)
Senior children are there to take through the display of their work
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15:00 – 16:00
Interview
Interview or short lectures
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17:00 – 18:00
BESANT LECTURE: “Pursuit of Justice”
Public Lecture by Mr Somayaji
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19:30 – 20:30
CREA-Shakthi Play
A play presented by a theatre group called CREA-Shakthi
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03 Jan 2024
06:00 – 07:00
Early morning practices
Three options: Puja, Silent Meditation, or Yoga
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08:30 – 09:30
Theosophical Order of Service (TOS)
Theosophical Order of Service (TOS) talk and Dance performance
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09:45 – 10:45
Dialogue
Dialogue between nn and nn
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11:00 – 12:15
Indian Section Convention – II
Open to all delegates
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13:00 – 14:45
TOS India Annual Meeting
Annual General body of the TOS India
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13:30 – 14:45
Visit to Olcott School
OMHHS Cultural Activities
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15:00 – 16:15
Workshops II
Workshops on Education, Chanting, and Young Theosophists
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17:00 – 18:00
PUBLIC LECTURE
Speaker Joss Brooks
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19:30 – 20:30
Panel: “Theosophy and Art: From Origin to Horizons”
Theosophy and Art: From Origin to Horizons
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04 Jan 2024
06:00 – 07:00
Early morning practices
Three options: Puja, Silent Meditation, or Yoga
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08:30 – 09:30
Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
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09:45 – 10:45
Short lectures
Short lectures on Advaita and Universal Intelligence
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12:00 – 14:00
Indian Section Council Meeting – III
Meeting of Indian Council Members only
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14:00 – 15:00
Admission of new members
International President talks to the new members and gives them Diplomas
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15:00 – 16:00
Plenary Session
Summaries from the workshops and discussions, and update of the World Federation of Young Theosophists (WFYT).
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17:00 – 18:00
PRESIDENT’S LECTURE
Tim Boyd, International President of the Theosophical Society
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18:00 – 18:30
Closing of the Convention
Closing words by International President; Vote of Thanks by Convention Officer
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Speakers
Tim Boyd
International President of the Theosophical Society
Mr Joss Brooks
Veteran Australian Ecologist, Founder of Pitchandikulam Forest Consultants