Dzyan Theosophy: The Theosophical Path of Meditation
More than a hundred years ago, H.P. Blavatsky, Co-Founder of the Theosophical Society, made use of the term dzyan in her writings. According to her, the word means “knowledge through meditation.” Dzyan seems to be a Tibetan phonetic form of the Sanskrit jñâna (“knowledge,” “wisdom”) or dhyâna (“meditation”). The term is also related to the word for meditation in several other languages, like jhana (Pali), ch'an (Chinese), and zen (Japanese).
Dzyan Theosophy is used here to refer to the Theosophical path of meditation.
"Theosophy is this direct knowledge of God . . . it teaches in a quite
clear and definite way the methods of reaching firsthand knowledge by
unfolding the spiritual consciousness, and by evolving the organs
through which that consciousness can function on our earth–once more,
the methods of meditation and of a discipline of life."
Annie Besant
Theosophy, “Introduction: The Primary Meaning”
The Theosophical approach refrains from promoting any particular (and therefore limited) system of meditation for all to follow. However, its literature does offer specific recommendations for the practice, and a number of methods are suggested. As you will see in this website, some of the techniques contain distinct Theosophical elements, which are an important contribution to the ageless field of meditation.
Coming Meditation Retreat at Wheaton, Illinois
White Lotus Day Retreat
The Theosophical Practice of Meditation
This 3 day retreat will introduce Dzyan Theosophy, an approach to meditation based on Theosophical teachings. Instructions and guidance in the practice of the different methods will be given, in an environment especially suitable for these purposes. In addition to the meditation practice, there will be gentle sessions of Tai Chi and Yoga. Take a pause from your hectic life and join us to learn how to let your mind and emotions rest and search for the Real within you. Instructors include: Pablo Sender, Juliana Cesano, Jim Bosco, and Ben Furman.
Click here to see the schedule
Friday, May 6, 7:30 p.m. to Sunday, May 8, 4:00 p.m.
at the National Center of the Theosophical Society in America
Street Address: 1926 North Main Street
Wheaton, IL 60187
phone: 630-668-1571 ext. 315
fax: 630-668-4976
e-mail: info@theosophical.org
Participate Online
Click here to participate online in in the Dzyan Theosophy discussion group at the Theosophical Community.
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The Yoga of Theosophy
The Sanskrit word yoga means "to unite" or "to gather". It is used as a universal term to describe the spiritual discipline that leads to the realization of our true nature.
Traditionally, the Yoga of Theosophy embraces several practices, including Study, Meditation, and Service.
Through this website special emphasis will be placed on exploring meditation, but without claiming that its sole practice is enough to produce a holistic unfoldment of our spiritual nature.
Traditionally, the Yoga of Theosophy embraces several practices, including Study, Meditation, and Service.
Through this website special emphasis will be placed on exploring meditation, but without claiming that its sole practice is enough to produce a holistic unfoldment of our spiritual nature.
Do you Want to be Part of this Project?
If you are a member of the Theosophical Society interested in the spreading of Theosophical meditation you can contact me at pablosender@gmail.com
