Toronto Theosophical Society

When: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST (Toronto Time)
Start date: Tuesday, Jun 23, 2026
Where: 792 Glencairn Ave., Toronto
Attend online via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89671983431?pwd=hoYVrQG1EF4ibvIieyTnavmXxWcy5h.1

Primary text: Light of the Soul by Alice Bailey, with supporting perspectives from Madame Blavatsky's Theosophical framework and Lama Govinda's multidimensional consciousness
**Free online PDF: **http://www.mysticknowledge.org/Light_of_the_Soul_-_Alice_Bailey.pdf (Prior reading is not required.)

About the series:
The first four limbs of yoga are presented not merely as ethical rules or techniques, but as a practical science of consciousness refinement.

• Experience → Distortion → Transformation: Through the dimensions of time and space, experience generates distortions — and distortions generate opportunities for transformation. The work of the aspirant is to consciously refine these experiences into enduring impressions of beauty and love.
• What is an impression? The essence of experience that remains after the physical event, emotional reaction, and personal attachment have passed away — experience without attachment.
• The 12-module arc: Yama, Niyama, Asana, and Pranayama progressively prepare the way for soul contact through purification, right relationship, stabilization, and conscious regulation of life force.
• Not withdrawal, but engagement: This is not a path of asceticism or passivity. The aspirant does not seek to escape the world, but to engage with it more skillfully, more compassionately, and with greater awareness — transforming everyday experience into an opportunity for growth, service, and the realization of our deeper unity with all beings.

Class dynamic: Each session opens with a group centering meditation, followed by a teacher-led lesson with slides. Newcomers are welcome to simply listen in. Those ready to engage are invited to contribute questions or insights. Our goal is an atmosphere of genuine shared inquiry.

Modules:

1. The Purpose of Evolution — Transforming Experience into Beauty and Love Impressions
2. Why Consciousness Suffers
3. The Field of Impressions — Samskara, Memory, and the Astral Light
4. Yama I — Harmlessness and Right Relationship
5. Yama II — Truthfulness and the Right Use of Energy
6. Yama III — Non-Grasping and Freedom from Possession
7. Niyama I — Purification and the Transformation of Time
8. Niyama II — Contentment and Sacred Tension
9. Niyama III — Self-Study and Surrender to the Soul
10. The Science of Detachment — Witness Consciousness and the Burning Ground
11. Asana — Stabilizing the Instrument of Consciousness
12. Pranayama — Regulation of Life Force and Conscious Circulation

Overall arc:

• Modules 1–3: Understanding distortion and impressions
• Modules 4–6: Purifying relationship and spatial distortion
• Modules 7–9: Purifying time distortion and identity
• Modules 10–12: Stabilizing and refining the instruments of consciousness

Final synthesis: The first four limbs of yoga gradually train the aspirant to observe without identification, experience without attachment, relate without separation, and transform distortion into enduring impressions of beauty and love.

Planned Start Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Wednesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Ongoing
Where: Toronto Theosophical Society, 792 Glencairn Ave, Toronto, ON
Format: In-person (Zoom considered for special circumstances)
Main Text (free PDF): Bhagavad-Gītā As It Is by H.D.G. Abhay Charanaravinda Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Physical books are available in exchange for donation.

This weekly study group offers an opportunity to explore the Bhagavad Gita, one of the foundational texts of Vedic philosophy, through sustained reading, reflection, and thoughtful dialogue.

The Bhagavad Gita addresses fundamental questions of consciousness, duty, freedom, and the nature of reality. Presented as a dialogue between the warrior Arjuna and Sri Krishna, it offers insight into paths of knowledge, devotion, and action—and examines how these integrate within human life and spiritual development.

The approach will be:

• Textual study combined with open discussion and inquiry
• Exploration of Vedic philosophy, cosmology, and psychology
• Question-and-answer format to support understanding
• A complete picture of the cultural and spiritual context

This group is suitable for:

• Those new to the Bhagavad Gita or Vedic philosophy
• Students continuing their study of Eastern spiritual traditions
• Anyone interested in consciousness, ethics, and the structure of reality
• Participants seeking grounded philosophical inquiry alongside spiritual exploration

No prior background is required—only openness, curiosity, and a willingness to engage thoughtfully with the material.

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About the Teacher
Radhikatma Prabhu is a disciple in the Brahma Sampradaya, one of four authorized Vedic lineages. He received second-level initiation from his spiritual master, Tamal Krishna Goswami, who was a direct disciple of H.D.G.A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the scholar and teacher who brought Vedic knowledge to the Western world and founded the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).

Radhikatma Prabhu spent many years studying and practicing in Israel, Europe and India, where he received training in Vedic rituals and holds the traditional status of Brahmin. During his formation, he worked closely with Tamal Krishna Goswami, who in addition to his spiritual leadership was an accomplished academic, holding a B.A. in Religious Studies and a Ph.D. from Cambridge University, where he authored nine volumes of scholarly work. This period of close service deepened Radhikatma Prabhu's understanding of both the devotional and philosophical dimensions of the tradition.

He brings to this study group both the authenticity of traditional lineage transmission and the ability to make these teachings accessible and relevant to contemporary students seeking to understand Vedic philosophy and apply it.

In-Person | Starts at 8:00 PM (Doors open at 7:30 PM) | Drop-In
Starting material: Network of Thought by Jiddu Krishnamurti

This weekly discussion group offers a reflective and open space to explore themes of mysticism, spirituality, and inner transformation through selected writings and talks by Jiddu Krishnamurti, Annie Besant, Alice Bailey, and other thinkers whose work invites deep inquiry into consciousness, freedom, truth, and the nature of self-understanding.

Rather than promoting a particular belief system, the group emphasizes shared reading, thoughtful reflection, and respectful dialogue.
Participants are welcome to engage at their own pace—whether through listening, contemplation, or open discussion.

While there is no requirement to commit before attending, the intention is to gradually build a group of participants who are interested in returning regularly and engaging sincerely with the material and the group process. Newcomers are very welcome, and those who feel drawn to ongoing study are warmly encouraged to continue attending.

This is a drop-in group, and no prior background or preparation is required.

All are welcome. Come as you are, reflect together, and take part in a spirit of openness and mutual respect.

When: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST (Toronto Time)
Start date: Tuesday, Jun 23, 2026
Where: 792 Glencairn Ave., Toronto
Attend online via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89671983431?pwd=hoYVrQG1EF4ibvIieyTnavmXxWcy5h.1

Primary text: Light of the Soul by Alice Bailey, with supporting perspectives from Madame Blavatsky's Theosophical framework and Lama Govinda's multidimensional consciousness
**Free online PDF: **http://www.mysticknowledge.org/Light_of_the_Soul_-_Alice_Bailey.pdf (Prior reading is not required.)

About the series:
The first four limbs of yoga are presented not merely as ethical rules or techniques, but as a practical science of consciousness refinement.

• Experience → Distortion → Transformation: Through the dimensions of time and space, experience generates distortions — and distortions generate opportunities for transformation. The work of the aspirant is to consciously refine these experiences into enduring impressions of beauty and love.
• What is an impression? The essence of experience that remains after the physical event, emotional reaction, and personal attachment have passed away — experience without attachment.
• The 12-module arc: Yama, Niyama, Asana, and Pranayama progressively prepare the way for soul contact through purification, right relationship, stabilization, and conscious regulation of life force.
• Not withdrawal, but engagement: This is not a path of asceticism or passivity. The aspirant does not seek to escape the world, but to engage with it more skillfully, more compassionately, and with greater awareness — transforming everyday experience into an opportunity for growth, service, and the realization of our deeper unity with all beings.

Class dynamic: Each session opens with a group centering meditation, followed by a teacher-led lesson with slides. Newcomers are welcome to simply listen in. Those ready to engage are invited to contribute questions or insights. Our goal is an atmosphere of genuine shared inquiry.

Modules:

1. The Purpose of Evolution — Transforming Experience into Beauty and Love Impressions
2. Why Consciousness Suffers
3. The Field of Impressions — Samskara, Memory, and the Astral Light
4. Yama I — Harmlessness and Right Relationship
5. Yama II — Truthfulness and the Right Use of Energy
6. Yama III — Non-Grasping and Freedom from Possession
7. Niyama I — Purification and the Transformation of Time
8. Niyama II — Contentment and Sacred Tension
9. Niyama III — Self-Study and Surrender to the Soul
10. The Science of Detachment — Witness Consciousness and the Burning Ground
11. Asana — Stabilizing the Instrument of Consciousness
12. Pranayama — Regulation of Life Force and Conscious Circulation

Overall arc:

• Modules 1–3: Understanding distortion and impressions
• Modules 4–6: Purifying relationship and spatial distortion
• Modules 7–9: Purifying time distortion and identity
• Modules 10–12: Stabilizing and refining the instruments of consciousness

Final synthesis: The first four limbs of yoga gradually train the aspirant to observe without identification, experience without attachment, relate without separation, and transform distortion into enduring impressions of beauty and love.