Tsia Media Library For Members 201606

MEDIA LIBRARY FOR MEMBERS
DVD/VIDEO/CD
The Theosophical Society in Australia
Level 2, 162 Goulburn Street
Surry Hills NSW 2010 Australia
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PART I DVD LIBRARY
THE ADEPT TRADITION IN EUROPE Rosicrucian, Cathar, and Contemporary Adeptic Currents
Quest, 1994, 55 minutes
Stephan Hoeller
A Gnostic bishop discusses Gnostic adeptship from the Middle Ages onwards, including the Cathars.
DVDPAL No. 123
Also available on video No. 40
AWAKENING THE MIND NAGARJUNAS COMMENTARY ON BODHICITTA

Dalai Lama in Australia, 2009, 4 Discs 6 hr. 24 min. total time
His Holiness the Dalai Lama
(May be screened at a members meeting or at a public meeting.)
Public talks by the 14th Dalai Lama in Australia touching on the two aspects of the awakened mind the
twin qualities of wisdom and compassion which are necessary for anyone who aspires to be a better person
and implement change in their lives.
DVD-PAL No. 115
BUDDHI YOGA AND THE BHAGAVAD GITA

Quest, 1983 33 minutes
Dr Ravi Ravindra & Dr Renee Weber
Two Leading professors of Philosophy have a discussion on the eastern concept of Buddhi (insight) and its
relationship to the Theosophical principle of intuition.
DVDPAL No. 131
BUDDHIST MEDITATION: an interview with the Ven. Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche

Sydney, 2006. Produced by The Theosophical Society in Australia, 47 minutes.
Ven. Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche explores important principles regarding the practice of meditation
according to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. This interview was recorded by members of the TS in Brazil
during the 2001 World Congress of the TS in Sydney.
DVD No. 84
THE CHALLENGE OF CHANGE

A Film by Michael Mendizza
Krishnamurti Foundation of America, 2004,
The Challenge of Change is the compelling story of a great teacher of the twentieth-century, from his
childhood discovery in 1909 to his mature teachings expressed by Krishnamurti himself in the United States,
England, India, and Europe.
DVD-PAL No. 171
On a separate DVD-PAL No. 171b you have one hour of additional material, including:
The Man and His Teachings
The Making of The Challenge of Change
Who Brings the Truth A Biographical Perspective
The Future of the Teachings
Twelve page Production Diary
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THE CHALLENGE OF RUDOLF STEINER

Cupola Productions, 2012, 3 hours 25 minutes (2 Disc set)
Jonathan Stedall
Filmed in Europe, USA, India & UK, this documentary explores the ideas and work of Rudolf Steiner and
how he has influenced education, agriculture, medicine and the arts in the contemporary world.
DVD-PAL No. 138
CHILDREN WHO CLAIM TO REMEMBER PREVIOUS LIVES

TS in America, 2004, 71 minutes
Ian Stevenson
A noted academic researcher discusses a life-time devoted to carefully researching thousands of cases of
children (usually between the ages of 2 and 5) who claim to remember previous lives.
DVD-PAL No. 94
COMPASSION IN EXILE - The Story of the 14th Dalai Lama

USA. 1992. Directed by Mickey Lemle. 62 minutes. Lemle Pictures Inc.
An intimate portrait of Tenzin Gyatso, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet. Inherent in the life story of
this Noble Peace Prize laureate is the saga of the suffering of the Tibetan people under Chinese occupation.
Warning: includes scenes of violence.
DVD No. 83
DAILY LIFE AS SPIRITUAL PRACTICE ** [NTSC]

Dr Ravi Ravindra
This video features Dr Ravi Ravindra from Canada. With his insightful manner and gentle humour, Dr
Ravindra encourages us to live each moment in a spiritual way. With frequent references to the Bhagavad
Gita he explores questions such as What is my Krishna?, finding significant moments in the middle of life,
our inability to respond freshly, how much we are driven by reaction, living with intensity and attending to
our own gestures, movements and stance.
DVD-PAL No. 95
Also available as Video No. 29
DEATH AND IMMORTALITY

Radha Burnier
The international President of the Theosophical Society examines the truly immortal nature of the human
condition and how we might access it. Does our fear of physical death and the desire for increased longevity
result from illusory notions of who we really are?
DVD-PAL No. 96
EDUCATION AND THE CHALLENGES OF LIFE

Six Talks by J. Krishnamurti to school children, college students, teachers and parents
Audio (MP3) CD No. 172
ENLIGHTENMENT! SUDDEN OR GRADUAL?

TS in America, 2014, 57:18 min
Pablo Sender
An exploration of a question which has been debated in the Buddhist tradition for centuries.
DVD-PAL No. 160
THE ESOTERIC NATURE OF MUSIC

Jerry Rosser
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Watch, listen and explore the nature and meaning of music and sound as applied in the East and West
throughout the centuries. The program includes narration and music specifically selected to demonstrate
the concepts explained.
DVDPAL No. 132
THE ESSENCE OF THEOSOPHY

Quest, 2011 (1980), 25 minutes
John Algeo & Joy Mills
What is Theosophy? In a discussion between two long-time members of the Theosophical Society in
America, an attempt is made to answer this question.
DVD-PAL No. 119
EXPLORING THE POWER LATENT IN HUMAN BEINGS

TS in America, 2014, 63:59 min
Pablo Sender
An investigation suggested by the third Object of the Theosophical Society.
DVD-PAL No. 161
THE EXTENDED MIND

Rupert Sheldrake
Can people influence others at a distance just by looking at them, even if all sensory clues are eliminated?
Can animals detect peoples intentions from far away? This presentation looks at the results of experiments
trying to answer these and other questions on the nature of the mind.
DVD-PAL No. 97
FINDING PURPOSE IN LIFE

Dalai Lama in Australia, 2008, 106 min.
A public talk by the 14th Dalai Lama to 6000 people in The Dome at Sydney Olympic Park about a range of
subjects including the importance of developing compassion as a way to finding happiness and purpose in
our lives.
DVD-PAL No. 113
FOUNDATIONS OF THE AGELESS WISDOM

This course, which is in 5 parts, is presented by Ed Abdill of the American Section. Although this video
accompanies a study course of the same name, it also stands well on its own as a clear and insightful
exposition of the Three Fundamental Propositions of The Secret Doctrine. The five parts are: The Ultimate
Real, Meaningful Motion, Sevenfold Human Nature, Progressive Evolution and The Path and the Spiritual
Life.
DVD-PAL No. 98
FREEDOM: The Ultimate Necessity

Emily Sellon
The 1992 Founders address, given at the 106th Annual Meeting and Summer School of the Theosophical
Society in America, explores the roots of freedom from a Theosophical perspective.
DVD-PAL No. 133. Also available on video No. 43
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HARRY POTTER AND THE MYSTIC QUEST
John Algeo
This entertaining program reveals metaphysical insights surrounding J.K. Rowlings modern classic, Harry
Potter and the Sorcerers Stone.
DVD-PAL No. 99
THE HOLOGRAPHIC BRAIN

with Karl Pribram; hosted by Dr Jeffrey Mishlove (30 min)
Thinking Allowed
With a better understanding of neurological functioning, says Karl Pribram, M.D., we may find the
groundwork for a new approach to understanding spiritual and mystical experiences. Dr. Pribram,
professor of neuropsychology at Stanford University and author of Languages of the Brain, is best known
for his holonomic theory of brain functioning.
DVD No. 139
HPB AS MODERN GNOSTIC

Quest, 1991, 72 minutes (2 Discs)
Stephan Hoeller
In this 2-part program, the speaker looks at H.P. Blavatskys relationship to the Western esoteric tradition
in light of the Nag Hammadi Scriptures.
DVD-PAL No. 124
HPBS DIAGRAMME OF MEDITATION *** [NTSC]

Dr John Algeo
In this lively presentation, Dr Algeo provides some background information on HPBs diagramme of
meditation, which was originally copied down by E.T. Sturdy, a student of HPB. Dr Algeo sees a close
connection between the diagramme and HPBs classic work, The Secret Doctrine. He explores some of the
main concepts in the diagramme including space and time, states of consciousness, and the acquisitions
and deprivations.
DVD-PAL No. 100
HUSTON SMITH - A Life of Exploring Religious Frontiers

with Huston Smith
A well-known historian of religion looks back on his life in an entertaining autobiography that examines the
often surprising and unpredictable causes and consequences of a life of religious exploration.
DVD-PAL No. 101
IM DEAD! NOW WHAT? (illustrated)

Dr Richard Brookes
A 3-part series exploring the veracity of religious and Theosophical theories on life after death.
Part I looks at some Western theories.
Part II explores Eastern theories, including those of Hinduism and Buddhism.
Part III examines two Theosophical theories of life after death.
DVD-PAL No. 118
INTER-THEOSOPHICAL DIALOGUE: The Theosophical Movement, Past and Future

Quest, 1994, 208 minutes (2 Discs)
Since the founding of the Theosophical Society in 1875, the movement as a whole has gone through many
changes, including various splits from the parent organisation. This symposium brings together leading
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members from the Theosophical Society, Adyar; the Theosophical Society, Pasadena; the United Lodge of
Theosophists, New York; and the Temple of the People, Halcyon.
DVD-PAL No. 134
Also available on videos Nos. 41 & 42
INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF THE SECRET DOCTRINE

TS in America, 1995
2 Discs
Edward Abdill
These DVDs provide a lively overview of the fundamental teachings in The Secret Doctrine. They can
stand on their own as an introduction to the subject and would also be a very useful addition to any Secret
Doctrine course run in TS centres, either at the beginning of a course or interspersed throughout as
appropriate. Parts 1-4 deal with Cosmogenesis and Part 5 with Anthropogenesis.
DISC 1, Parts 1-3, 79 minutes
Part 1, 36 minutes introduces The Secret Doctrine and discusses the nature of the book; the use of the
word Secret; the aims of the work; its subject matter; Cosmogenesis and Anthropogenesis; and its
authorship.
Part 2, 21 minutes includes advice from the Bowen notes on how to study The Secret Doctrine; four basic
ideas which HPB recommends to keep in mind when reading it - unity, matter being alive, the whole being
present in every part and the Hermetic axiom; and the root races.
Part 3, 22 minutes discusses facts versus principles; the Three Fundamental Propositions with particular
emphasis on such terms as be-ness, consciousness, pre-Cosmic ideation, fohat, the seven principles and
maya.
DVD-PAL No. 109
DISC 2, Parts 4-5, 44 minutes

Part 4, 22 minutes addresses some main points from HPBs Recapitulation - the accumulated wisdom,
the one divine SUBSTANCE-PRINCIPLE, periodicity, the universe as maya; the idea that all is conscious
and the guidance of everything from within outward. In addition, 5 seminal points about the esoteric
philosophy are dealt with.
Part 5, 22 minutes deals with Anthropogenesis, in particular the 3 new propositions which appear in this
section of The Secret Doctrine: 1. the simultaneous evolution of 7 human groups on 7 portions of the globe,
2. the birth of the etheric before the physical, as its model and 3. the idea that humanity preceded every
mammal (including anthropoids).
DVD-PAL No. 110
IS THE MEMBERS FREEDOM IN OPPOSITION TO THE SOCIETYS UNITY?

Radha Burnier
The international President of the Theosophical Society looks at the purpose and objectives of the TS.
DVD-PAL No. 102
LETTING GO Perspectives on Death and Dying

Dora Kunz and Erik Peper
In this candid discussion with Dora Kunz, past President of the Theosophical Society in America and
renowned clairvoyant and healer, we are taken on a Theosophical perspective of death that is without fear
and can help us to prepare for what is an inevitable and natural transition of life.
DVD-PAL No. 125
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LIVING THEOSOPHY: THE EVOLVING COSMOS
TS in America, 2012
Pablo Sender
Part 1: Cosmic Evolution DVD-PAL No. 167a, 57:17 min
Part 2: A Hierarchy of Beings DVD-PAL No. 167b, 59:18 min
Part 3: The Human Pilgrimage DVD-PAL No. 168a, 50:59 min
Part 4: Our Mission in Life DVD-PAL No. 168b, 54:49 min
LIVING THEOSOPHY: MADAME BLAVATSKYS DIAGRAM OF MEDITATION

TS in America, 2014
Pablo Sender & Michelle Shields
Examines the teachings given by H. P. Blavatsky to her students in London (1887-1888).
Part 1: DVD-PAL No. 165a, 64:18 min
Part 2: DVD-PAL No. 165b, 57:50 min
Part 3: DVD-PAL No. 166a, 79 min
Part 4: DVD-PAL No. 166b, 79:39 min
LIVING THEOSOPHY: THE ORIGIN AND CONSTITUTION OF OUR COSMOS

TS in America, 2012
Pablo Sender
Disc 1: Introduction DVD-PAL No. 162, 57:13 min
Disc 2: From Chaos to Cosmos DVD-PAL No. 163, 61:20 min
Disc 3: A Cyclic Model of the Universe DVD-PAL No. 164a, 57:56 min
Disc 4: The Seven Dimensions in Cosmos and Self DVD-PAL No. 164b, 60:25 min
THE MAHATMAS AND THEIR LETTERS

A documentary exploring the events surrounding the writing of the letters and the enduring power of the
teachings on the nature of cosmos and human consciousness. It includes appearances by Ed Abdill, Joy
Mills, Ianthe Hoskins and Radha Burnier.
DVD-PAL No. 117
A MIND TO EMBRACE THE UNIVERSE

Adam Warcup
A long time teacher and lecturer for the Theosophical Society, England explores ideas taken from H.P.
Blavatskys great work The Secret Doctrine having to do with the capabilities of the human mind.
DVD-PAL No. 135
THE MYSTICS LABORATORY

The mystics laboratory is yourself; personal transformation is the experiment. Explore the science of
personal self-transformation with Professor Ravindra. A program in the Theosophy Today series.
DVD-PAL No. 130
A NEW SCIENCE OF LIFE

with Rupert Sheldrake; hosted by Dr Jeffrey Mishlove (30 min)
Thinking Allowed
Biologist Rupert Sheldrake has stimulated and even startled the scientific world by challenging
mechanistic thinking in the life sciences. Dr. Sheldrake proposes a startling alternative to the idea that
genetic programming is solely responsible for diversity of form, development of behaviour and
development of mind in living creatures.
DVD No. 140
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NURTURING HOPES
On the Olcott Memorial School at Adyar
DVD No. 112
THE OBJECTIVES OF THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY

Rahda Burnier and Dora Kunz
In this 25 minute program, recorded in 1986, Dora Kunz, then President of the Theosophical Society in
America, interviews Radha Burnier, the International President of the Theosophical Society. The discussion
centres on the meaning of the Three Objects of the Theosophical Society, and debates in particular the
following questions: What is the significance of the universal brotherhood of humanity which is mentioned
in the First Object? What are the latent powers in humanity mentioned in the Third Object? Finally, what
are some of the most important concepts of Theosophy?
DVD-PAL No. 120
OUR FUTURE WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?

Dalai Lama in Australia, 2009,
4 Discs 5 hr. 15 min. total time
Disc 1 Our Future, Who Is Responsible?
Disc 2 World Peace, Who Is Responsible?
Discs 3&4 Our Earth, Who Is Responsible?
Public talks by the 14th Dalai Lama in Sydney, Melbourne and Hobart discussing how responsibility for our
future lies with each of us. His Holiness invites us to seek alternatives which not only achieve our own well-
being but which also contribute to the good of all.
DVD-PAL No. 114
PHILOSOPHICAL TEACHINGS IN THE MAHATMA LETTERS

Joy Mills
In six volumes, the speaker discusses some of the essential philosophical ideals of the spiritual teachers
of H.P. Blavatsky. A presentation of the 110 th Annual Meeting and Summer School of the Theosophical
Society in America.
DVD-PAL No. 126 discs 1 & 2
Also available on videos 49 to 54 (6 videos in total)
THE POWER OF AWARENESS

TS In America, 2013, 69:59 min
Pablo Sender
A presentation by a serious student of the Theosophical philosophy on the transforming power of
awareness.
DVD-PAL No. 159
THE POWER OF THOUGHT IN REGENERATION

Dora Kunz
A past president of the Theosophical Society in America and renowned clairvoyant and healer, explains
how our thoughts can affect others for better or worse.
DVD-PAL No. 103
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THE PRESENCE OF THE PAST
with Rupert Sheldrake; hosted by Dr Jeffrey Mishlove (30 min)
Thinking Allowed
Were there any laws of the universe at the time of the big bang? Oxford trained biologist Rupert
Sheldrake, author of The Presence of the Past, says that all laws developed as habits over time. Thus
the universe and its laws can be seen to be continually evolving. In this view the theory of evolution can
be applied to physics, chemistry and cosmology.
DVD No. 141
REINCARNATION - THE UNTRUE FACT

John Algeo
Written and directed by Steve Schweizer, this documentary gives compelling evidence suggestive of
reincarnation.
DVD-PAL No. 104
THE REMARKABLE LIFE OF COLONEL H. S. OLCOTT

Tony Lysy with Martin Pazdioch, Diana March and Mark Roemmich
This program includes selected readings from Col. Olcotts works and testimonies from those who knew
him. Songs from Olcotts time augment the program and are performed by professional tenor, Martin
Pazdioch.
DVD-PAL No. 105
THE SCIENCE AND CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF MEDITATION

The Mind and Life Institute, Colorado, USA, 2005
Can medicine and science benefit from a collaborative bi-directional dialogue with Buddhism and other
contemplative traditions about attention and awareness, meditation, mindfulness, mind/body interactions,
the nature of pain and suffering, the cultivation of compassion and self-compassion, and the potential for
the training of human faculties for learning, growing, healing and emotion across the lifespan?
The Dalai Lama participated fully in all sessions recorded on this DVD set.
Disk 1: Meditation-Based Clinical Interventions DVD-PAL No. 153, 2h 56 min
Disk 2: Possible Biological Substrates of Meditation DVD-PAL No. 154, 2h 24 min
Disk 3: Clinical Research I: Meditation and Mental Health DVD-PAL No. 155, 2h 30 min
Disk 4: Clinical Research II: Meditation and Physical Health DVD-PAL No. 156, 2h 46 min
Disk 5: Integration and Final Reflections DVD-PAL No. 157, 2h 32 min
Disk 6: Creating and Maintaining a Healthy Mind
Narrated by Richard Gere DVD-PAL No. 158, 8:30 min
THE SECRET DOCTRINE: ESOTERIC INSIGHTS AND SPIRITUAL PRACTICE

An Eight-Part DVD Series
TS in America, 2013
Pablo Sender
This series commemorates the 125th anniversary of the publication of Madame Blavatskys magnum opus,
The Secret Doctrine, and is suitable for those who are interested in discovering, or else re-discovering, this
fascinating work of the Esoteric Philosophy. In addition to exploring both the reasons and methods for its
study, it looks at some of the key theories and possible applications of the Three Fundamental Propositions
found in the proem of The Secret Doctrine.
Part I: How to Study The Secret Doctrine DVD-PAL No. 145, 51 min 38 sec
Part II: The Purpose of its Study DVD-PAL No. 146, 63 min
Part III: The First Fundamental Proposition Theory DVD-PAL No. 147, 63 min
Part IV: The First Fundamental Proposition Practice DVD-PAL No. 148, 65 min
Part V: The Second Fundamental Proposition Theory DVD-PAL No. 149, 57 min
Part VI: The Second Fundamental Proposition Practice DVD-PAL No. 150, 56 min
Part VII: The Third Fundamental Proposition Theory DVD-PAL No. 151, 62 min
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Part VIII: The Third Fundamental Proposition Practice DVD-PAL No. 152, 70 min
SELF-TRANSFORMATION AND THE FUTURE OF RELIGION

Radha Burnier
The international President of the Theosophical Society asks us to consider what fundamental purposes
religion serves. How well has religion served those purposes? Or has religion often been the cause of
greater strife, conflict, and suffering? The speaker suggests that religions greatest role is to encourage
self-transformation in the individual.
DVD-PAL No. 106
THE RIVER
1951, colour, 99 min.
Feature film directed by Jean Renoir. A young girl comes of age in Jean Renoirs breathtakingly beautiful
portrait of post-war India.
Documentary produced in 2008 on this feature film
DVD No. 111
Also available as Video No. 81 (but without the documentary)
SOME FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF THEOSOPHY

Joy Mills
This program looks at some of the key principles in the Theosophical philosophy such as unity-polarity,
periodicity, and lawfulness; and how these might operate in our everyday lives. Can exploring these
concepts help us in our efforts towards spiritual self-transformation?
DVD-PAL No. 129
SOLDIERS OF PEACE THE GOOD NEWS IS, PEACE IS BREAKING OUT

www.soldiersofpeacemovie.com, 2008, 85 min.
(Not copyright free and may not be screened at a members meeting or at a public meeting.)
An uplifting account of the current geopolitical state of the world, featuring Sir Richard Branson, Archbishop
Desmond Tutu, Sir Bob Geldof and others.
DVD-PAL No. 116
SOULS, MORPHIC FIELDS AND THE HABITS OF NATURE Parts 1-2

Rupert Sheldrake
A well-known biologist examines the classical theory that souls are the life principles of all living beings. He
also relates the theory to evidence surrounding modern-day field theories.
DVD-PAL No. 107
DVD-PAL No. 108
STUDIES IN PARAPSYCHOLOGY
with Rupert Sheldrake (28 min)
A Better World Productions, 2007
In his pioneering work, A New Science of Life, Sheldrake brought forth the idea of morphogenetic fields.
Since, he has gone on to capture the global imagination with his forays into parapsychology with a
prudent and conservative scientific perspective on an otherwise explosive subject. In this interview, you
will learn first-hand of Sheldrake's work as he sits and talks with Mitchell Jay Rabin in his living room.
DVD No. 142
SUNRISE / SUNSET
The Dalai Lama as youve never seen him before at home
Distributed by The Dalai Lama in Australia
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Directed by Vitali Manski
DVD-PAL No. 169, 72 min
THEOSOPHY And the Future of Religion

Radha Burnier
The International President of the Theosophical Society examines the power of Theosophy to combat
religious dogma and separatism in the world. In what ways might religious tradition become a greater force
for good as we move in to the 21st century.
DVD-PAL No. 121
THE THEOSOPHICAL MOVEMENT AND ITS IMPORTANCE

John Cooper
In this engaging overview of the Theosophical movement as a whole, the speaker presents little-known but
important biographical information on key Theosophical thinkers and the importance of their ideas to
Western esoteric thought.
DVD-PAL No. 122
THE TRANSFORMATION OF MAN

J. Krishnamurti in Conversation with Dr David Bohm and Dr David Shainberg
The Krishnamurti Foundation Trust Ltd. 1976
DVD No. 85 - Introduction and Conversation 1
DVD No. 86 - Conversations 2 and 3
(Note: the use of the above series by the TS in Australia has been authorized by Krishnamurti Australia
Inc.)
STUDIES IN PARAPSYCHOLOGY
with Rupert Sheldrake (28 min)
A Better World Productions, 2007
In his pioneering work, A New Science of Life, Sheldrake brought forth the idea of morphogenetic fields.
Since, he has gone on to capture the global imagination with his forays into parapsychology with a
prudent and conservative scientific perspective on an otherwise explosive subject. In this interview, you
will learn first-hand of Sheldrake's work as he sits and talks with Mitchell Jay Rabin in his living room.
DVD No. 142
THE WESAK FESTIVAL

Albert Falzon (Producer), Woolloomooloo Pictures, Sydney, 1980s, 50 min
The Wesak Festival is the most important one for Buddhists and is celebrated at the full moon, usually in
May, to commemorate the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Lord Buddha. The video shows
festivities in Burma then takes us on a long trek through Tibet to sacred Mt. Kailas and the Wesak
Valley where thousands of pilgrims gather.
DVD-PAL No. 170
THE WORLDS PHILOSOPHIES

with Huston Smith; hosted by Dr Jeffrey Mishlove (60 min)
Thinking Allowed
Philosopher Huston Smith points out that we confront three essential relationships with nature, with other
people, and with ourselves, and that these relationships correspond to the enduring philosophical
traditions of the West, of China and of India. He also argues that human history may be divided into four
philosophical epochs archaic, traditional, modern and post-modern. He is author of The World's Religions,
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The Primordial Tradition and Beyond the Post-Modern Mind.
DVD No. 144
THE YOGA OF KNOWLEDGE, DEVOTION, AND ACTION

Quest, 1996, 180 minutes (Parts 1 3)
Radha Burnier
A presentation of the 110th Annual Meeting and Summer School of the Theosophical Society in America,
discussing three aspects of Yoga practice as a means of fulfilling ones spiritual practice.
DVDPAL No. 136 (Parts 1 & 2)
DVD-PAL No. 137 (Part 3)
Also available on videos Nos. 46, 47 & 48
PART II VIDEO LIBRARY
THE ADEPT TRADITION IN EUROPE:

ROSICRUCIAN, CATHAR AND CONTEMPORARY ADEPTIC CURRENTS *** [NTSC]
Stephan Hoeller
In this video Stephen Hoeller examines how the Adeptic or esoteric tradition has been maintained within
the Western esoteric tradition for a long period of time, mainly in two ways:
(1) open - Gnostic/Hermetic tradition/Neoplatonists/Manichaeans/Cathars/Eliphas Levi/the TS
(2) secret - Templars/Masonic tradition/Rosicrucians/Martinists/Golden Dawn/Eleusinian mysteries
He traces the development of these various traditions in an interesting manner and shows the TS to be part
of a great and ancient stream of the Adeptic/esoteric tradition.
Video No. 40
Also available on DVD No. 123
ADYAR: HOME OF THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY [PAL] **

TS in America, 1993: 59 minutes
This video of our international headquarters is introduced by the International President, Mrs Radha Burnier,
who also provides some commentaries throughout. Information is provided about the founding of Adyar
and there are some very attractive shots of the estate itself. Various buildings are shown including the
publishing house, the Olcott Memorial School and Leadbeater Chambers where members who visit Adyar
usually stay. Various religious shrines on the estate are also shown as well some gatherings of TS
members. A good video for members to see every so often and also those intending to travel to Adyar.
Video No. 21
BEFORE THE JUNGLE GODS ** [PAL]

Albert Falzon (Producer/Director), Woolloomooloo Pictures, Sydney, 1980s, 50 minutes
This video takes the viewer on a journey to jungle temples, three Hindu and one Buddhist, in a district long
held sacred in Sri Lanka, for the August full moon festival of Katragama. There is music and dancing.
Young men perform austerities in humility to embrace God. Symbolism of the lotus, coconut, burning
camphor, etc. is explained.
Video No. 1
BLAVATSKY, THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HELENA PETROVNA *** [PAL]

Shipman Production for the Blavatsky Trust, London, 1993, 65 minutes
A revealing Drama-Documentary portrait of one of the most remarkable and fascinating women of modern
times, 19th century Russian mystic and co-founder of the Theosophical Society; includes interviews with
leading Theosophists and scientists.
Video No. 2
BUDDHI YOGA IN THE BHAGAVAD GITA ** [PAL]
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Ravi Ravindra and Renee Weber discuss concepts of a classic of the world spirituality.
Video No. 69
THE CHALLENGE OF LIVING IN THE WORLD AS A THEOSOPHIST *** [NTSC]

Helen Bee
This video by Helen Bee, a TS member, author and developmental psychologist, provides a practical
approach to applying theosophical teachings in everyday life. Issues covered include vegetarianism, self-
sacrifice and our motives. Particular attention is given to theosophical ethics. The qualification of love,
given in At the Feet of the Master, is explored in its physical, emotional and mental expressions.
Video No. 59
COLOURS OF INFINITY *** [PAL]

VC Media, Melbourne, 60 minutes
Presented by science writer Arthur C. Clarke, this video takes the viewer on a visually exciting journey of
the Mandelbrot set and fractal geometry, which is an extension of Euclidian geometry. Several scientists
and mathematicians are featured, including Dr Benoit Mandelbrot and Professor Stephen Hawking. A fractal
is a geometrical shape which has been called the thumbprint of God. Fractals bear a striking resemblance
to themes in nature and various religious images, and are reminiscent of Jungs collective unconscious. As
they are magnified, new and similar patterns emerge repeatedly. The use of the Mandelbrot set as a
technological tool and in commercial applications is also discussed.
Video No. 24
COLOURS OF RAJASTHAN *** [PAL]

Albert Falzon (Producer/Director), Woolloomooloo Pictures, Sydney, 1980s, 50 minutes
In the early part of the video we visit the ancient city of Benares (Kasi or City of Siva) where many pilgrims
gather to perform ritual bathing of purification in the holy river, the Ganges. Then we are taken to the dry
north-western part of India in Rajasthan for an annual Mela or holy fair. Many isolated desert nomads
gather together at the time of the full moon of Kutta. They bring their best camels, horses and cattle as well
as colourful wares to exchange or sell. It is an exciting occasion for all.
Video No. 3
CR (CONFLICT RESOLUTION) ESSENTIALS TRAINING VIDEO *** [PAL]

The Conflict Resolution Network, Chatswood, Australia
Helena Cornelius and Stuart Walker
This video introduces basic Conflict Resolution skills in a high quality, viewer oriented production. It uses
role plays and graphics to help explain the Win/Win Approach, Assertiveness, Active Listening, Mapping,
Developing Options and Creative Response. It is suitable for private use or to help facilitate better group
work.
Video No. 60
DAILY LIFE AS SPIRITUAL PRACTICE ** [NTSC]

Dr Ravi Ravindra
This video features Dr Ravi Ravindra from Canada. With his insightful manner and gentle humour, Dr
Ravindra encourages us to live each moment in a spiritual way. With frequent references to the Bhagavad
Gita he explores questions such as What is my Krishna?, finding significant moments in the middle of life,
our inability to respond freshly, how much we are driven by reaction, living with intensity and attending to
our own gestures, movements and stance.
Video No. 29
Also available as DVD-PAL No. 95
THE DALAI LAMA LIVE IN CHICAGO ** [PAL]
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Co-produced by the Parliament of World Religions, 45 minutes [PAL]
This video is very well produced. Brief shots of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, are followed by some Tibetan
Buddhist chanting. The Dalai Lama is introduced by Daniel Gomez-Ibanez from the Parliament of World
Religions. His Holiness then addresses the closing session of the Parliament of World Religions which was
held in 1993. His themes include the role of different religions and the necessity for the participants to take
back with them a sense of responsibility as religious practitioners.
Video No. 4
DHARMA AND THE MAHATMAS ** [PAL]

Radha Burnier and Joy Mills
The International President of the TS, and the former National President of both the TS in America and in
Australia, as well as former International Vice-President, Joy Mills, together explore the meaning of two
central theosophical concepts, and their implications for our understanding of life.
Video No. 65
THE ELEGANT UNIVERSE: SUPERSTRINGS, HIDDEN DIMENSIONS,

AND THE QUEST FOR THE ULTIMATE THEORY [NTSC]
2003, 180 min.
Hosted by Brian Greene, professor of physics and mathematics
at Columbia University.
Video No. 77
THE ESSENCE OF THEOSOPHY *** [NTSC]

Joy Mills and Dr John Algeo discuss Theosophy from three points of view: (1) the meaning of the word
Theosophy, (2) the teachings of Theosophy and (3) Theosophy as a way of life. In the third part the
discussion includes the implications of Theosophy in everyday living. This video presents a number of ideas
and could provide a good basis for group discussion.
Video No. 26
THE ESOTERIC NATURE OF MUSIC ** [PAL]

By Jerry Rosser. A fascinating overview of the spiritual influence of music in many cultures and across the
ages. Includes a thought-provoking comparison between classical and syncopated music.
Video No. 70
FOUNDATIONS OF THE AGELESS WISDOM ** [PAL]

This course, which is in 5 parts, is presented by Ed Abdill of the American Section. Although this video
accompanies a study course of the same name, it also stands well on its own as a clear and insightful
exposition of the Three Fundamental Propositions of The Secret Doctrine. The five parts are: The Ultimate
Real, Meaningful Motion, Sevenfold Human Nature, Progressive Evolution and The Path and the Spiritual
Life.
Video No. 5
FREEDOM: THE ULTIMATE NECESSITY *** [NTSC]

Emily Sellon
In this video Emily Sellon introduced a series of workshops on freedom. She takes up various issues, for
example, freedom in the world today, the ideal and experience of freedom, ignorance as a barrier to
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freedom, freedom of the individual assessed in terms of the good of the whole, conditioning. The result is
a thought-provoking 47 minutes of viewing
Video No. 43.
GUIDELINES FOR THE SPIRITUAL LIFE ***

This series was made by the TS in New Zealand in 1993 during a seminar on this theme given by Joy Mills.
Joy draws on various sources from theosophical and mythological literature to illustrate the various stages
of the journey.
TAPE 1: THE PILGRIM PATH: PREPARING FOR THE JOURNEY, 2 hours, 1 minute ** [PAL]
Joy Mills
We begin by examining the journey of our existence which we have tended to obscure. This tape includes
three main features of the theosophical world-view and compares the linear physical story of our lives with
the story of the mythic and symbolic realms of experience.
Video No. 6
TAPE 2: WHO MAKES THE JOURNEY? THE LIGHT ON THE WAY, 1 hour 45 minutes *** [PAL]
Joy Mills
The video commences with an interesting practical exercise oriented towards the spiritual pilgrim. A
distinction is made between being a tourist and being a pilgrim and such works as The Voice of the Silence,
the Bhagavad Gita and The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett are drawn upon. A diagram is presented to
illustrate a four-fold function of our consciousness and questions and discussion are included at the end.
Video No. 7
TAPE 3: THE JOURNEY BEGINS: ASPECTS AND IMAGES, 2 hours 7 minutes *** [PAL]
Joy Mills
Various aspects of the journey are covered including who is taking the spiritual journey, what we carry
around from our past and the use of metaphors as ways of understanding events. A practical exercise is
given and the session is quite interactive.
Video No. 8
TAPE 4: IMAGES FOR THE SPIRITUAL JOURNEY ALONG THE WAY, 1 hour 54 minutes *** [PAL]
Joy Mills
An in-depth and comprehensive adventure is taken into Dantes Divine Comedy, the stages of his descent
into Purgatory and his ultimate transformation as he finds Self.
Video No. 9
TAPE 5: THE MOUNTAIN, 2 hours 9 minutes *** [PAL]

Joy Mills
Small group activities are utilised in this session which focuses on the book Mount Analogue by Rene
Daumal. The book is full of rich imagery which is relevant to the spiritual path.
Video No. 10
TAPE 6: A JOURNEY TO WISDOM, 46 minutes *** [PAL]
Joy Mills
A well-known story from classical literature is Lucius Apuleius The Golden Ass. Apuleius was born in
Algeria and was an adherent of the Platonic school. Joy relates the journey in this story which culminates
in the adventurer returning home.
Video No. 11
HEART OF THE KORAN ** [NTSC]

Dr Lex Hixon
Lex Hixon earned his doctorate in world religions at Columbia University and wrote a Quest book with the
same title as this video. He is a practising Muslim. On this video he explores the Sufi-Islamic tradition of
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meditation on the Koran, the Holy book which for the Muslim is Gods revealed Word. The video provides
some fascinating insights into this tradition and was taped at a mosque in New York. It includes footage of
the Zikr, a Dervish ceremony.
Video No. 34
The following two videos provide some wonderful insights into the life of HPB:
HELENA P. BLAVATSKY: MESSIANIC MESSENGER, Part 1 *** [NTSC]

Vonda Urban
Vonda Urban reads and comments on some very interesting passages which throw light on HPB and her
work. In Part 1 she refers to The Mahatma Letters, particularly a letter on probation and chelaship
explaining that HPB was the instrument who brought the Ancient Wisdom teachings into our age. She also
refers to a letter from Master KH to Colonel Olcott while he was travelling by boat to Italy, addressing doubts
the Colonel had about HPB and her work.
Video No. 61
HELENA P. BLAVATSKY: MESSIANIC MESSENGER, Part 2 *** [NTSC]

Vonda Urban
This video includes references to an account by Countess Wachtmeister of an evening when HPB almost
died and the treachery HPB endured. There are also references to the 7 kinds of processes involved in
HPBs writings; the difficulties in the world as we move out of one cycle into a new one; head learning vs
heart wisdom; the relevance of Theosophy today; and answers to several questions concerning the
Mahatmas and HPB.
Video No. 62
HPBS DIAGRAMME OF MEDITATION *** [NTSC]

Dr John Algeo
In this lively presentation, Dr Algeo provides some background information on HPBs diagramme of
meditation, which was originally copied down by E.T. Sturdy, a student of HPB. Dr Algeo sees a close
connection between the diagramme and HPBs classic work, The Secret Doctrine. He explores some of the
main concepts in the diagramme including space and time, states of consciousness, and the acquisitions
and deprivations.
Video No. 27
A HUMAN SEARCH - The Life of Father Bede Griffiths * [PAL]

MTI Films, Sydney, 1993, 59 minutes
This great thinker and mystic who has done much to relate the religions of Hinduism and Christianity to one
another, lived as a Benedictine monk in an Indian Christian ashram for many years. He speaks about his
life and work with Andrew Harvey and John Swindells. The scenes of the simple life in South India are
beautiful.
Video No. 12
IM DEAD, NOW WHAT? ** [NTSC]

Dr Richard Brooks
This video consists of three programmes which contain lively and informative discussions by Dr Brooks on
the subject of what happens after death.
Part 1 - 23 minutes: Western traditions (Shakespeare, Walt Whitman, Christianity, 19th century spiritualism,
NDE reports, the materialistic view, Plato)
Part 2 - 29 minutes: Eastern traditions (Chinese, Jainism, Hinduism, Buddhism)
Part 3 - 28 minutes: The theosophical view of death. Two views are compared - that presented in The
Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett and that developed by Annie Besant and C.W. Leadbeater.
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The video is accompanied by a sheet of study questions and would lend itself to group study. Part 3
could stand on its own and could provide a good basis for a members meeting discussion.
Video No. 45
Also available on DVD 118
INTER-THEOSOPHICAL DIALOGUE PART 1: THE THEOSOPHICAL MOVEMENT - PAST AND
FUTURE ** [NTSC]
This video was made at an inter-theosophical gathering hosted at the Krotona School of Theosophy, Ojai,
California. While it has not been edited, it proves interesting viewing with a range of talks by representatives
from various theosophical groups: Dr John Algeo - Adyar Theosophical Society; Nandini Iyer - ULT;
Carmen Small - Point Loma; Jerry Heijke-Ekins - Adyar Theosophical Society; Eleanor Shumway -
Halcyon; and Alan Donant - Pasadena.
Video No. 41
INTER-THEOSOPHICAL DIALOGUE PART 2: THE THEOSOPHICAL MOVEMENT - PAST AND
FUTURE ** [NTSC]
This is a continuation of the inter-theosophical gathering shown on video No. 40. This video is also unedited.
It includes talks by the following people: Rob McGowan - ULT; Nancy Coker - Pasadena; John Coker -
Pasadena; and Dr John Algeo - Adyar Theosophical Society. After the talks the participants at the
gathering divided into small groups and group leaders reported back to the main group about the results of
their discussion which covered two questions: (1) where we would like to see the theosophical movement
focus in the 21st century, and (2) how we as individuals could contribute to that movement in the future.
Video No. 42
Both videos are also available on one DVD No. 134
INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF THE SECRET DOCTRINE *** [NTSC]

TS in America, 1995
2 volumes
Edward Abdill
These videos provide a lively overview of the fundamental teachings in The Secret Doctrine. They can
stand on their own as an introduction to the subject and would also be a very useful addition to any Secret
Doctrine course run in TS centres, either at the beginning of a course or interspersed throughout as
appropriate. Parts 1-4 deal with Cosmogenesis and Part 5 with Anthropogenesis.
VOLUME 1, Parts 1-3, 79 minutes
Part 1, 36 minutes introduces The Secret Doctrine and discusses the nature of the book; the use of the
word Secret; the aims of the work; its subject matter; Cosmogenesis and Anthropogenesis; and its
authorship.
Part 2, 21 minutes includes advice from the Bowen notes on how to study The Secret Doctrine; four basic
ideas which HPB recommends to keep in mind when reading it - unity, matter being alive, the whole being
present in every part and the Hermetic axiom; and the root races.
Part 3, 22 minutes discusses facts versus principles; the Three Fundamental Propositions with particular
emphasis on such terms as be-ness, consciousness, pre-Cosmic ideation, fohat, the seven principles and
maya.
Video No. 55
VOLUME 2, Parts 4-5, 44 minutes

Part 4, 22 minutes addresses some main points from HPBs Recapitulation - the accumulated wisdom,
the one divine SUBSTANCE-PRINCIPLE, periodicity, the universe as maya; the idea that all is conscious
and the guidance of everything from within outward. In addition, 5 seminal points about the esoteric
philosophy are dealt with.
Part 5, 22 minutes deals with Anthropogenesis, in particular the 3 new propositions which appear in this
section of The Secret Doctrine: 1. the simultaneous evolution of 7 human groups on 7 portions of the globe,
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2. the birth of the etheric before the physical, as its model and 3. the idea that humanity preceded every
mammal (including anthropoids).
Video No. 56
JEWEL IN THE HIMALAYAS ** [PAL]
Albert Falzon, Producer, Woolloomooloo Pictures, Sydney, 1980s, approx. 50 minutes
We are taken to Ladakh in Kashmir (bordering Tibet) to witness Tibetan Buddhist ceremonies. This is a
very colourful video and provides an interesting exposition of Buddhism.
Video No. 13
JOSEPH CAMPBELL AND THE POWER OF MYTH *** [PAL]
Mystic Fire Videos, Sydney, c.1988, 6 episodes
World renowned authority on mythology, scholar, writer and teacher, Joseph Campbell, talks to interviewer
Bill Moyers about the following themes (also published in the book of the series, "The Power of Myth").
Tape 1 - The Hero's Adventure

- The Message of the Myth
- The First Storytellers
Video No. 14 [2 hours 52 minutes]
Tape 2 - Sacrifice and Bliss

- Love and the Goddess
- Masks of Eternity
Video No. 15 [2 hours 54 minutes]
KARMA, SKANDHAS AND PERSONALITY *** [NTSC]

Shirley Nicholson
Shirley Nicholson deals with the following issues in a relaxed style: what comes back when we reincarnate;
the reincarnating ego as a state of consciousness rather than a thing; what skandhas are; the skandhas of
cultures (e.g. deep racial hatreds); what does not recur in the next incarnation; negative tendencies carried
from one life to another; working with skandhas; freedom from personal karma; the groups of skandhas;
and realising universal consciousness. She draws on a number of sources including Blavatskys writings,
the Mahatma Letters, Buddhism and C.W. Leadbeater.
Video No. 58
KROTONA EXPERIENCE: KROTONA INSTITUTE AND SCHOOL OF THEOSOPHY 1994 ** [NTSC]

TS in America, 15 minutes
This video is introduced by the International President, Radha Burnier, and takes us around the 118 acre
Krotona estate in Ojai, Southern California. Shots are provided of classes at the school and some of the
main buildings at Krotona with their Spanish style architecture. The video features brief commentaries by
Joy Mills, Adam Warcup and Felix Layton, a former Resident Head at Krotona, as well as some other
residents.
Video No. 19
THE KUMBHA MELA ** [PAL]

Albert Falzon, Producer, Woolloomooloo Pictures, Sydney, 1980s, approx. 50 minutes
The Kumbha Mela or Kumbha fair is held for one month each four years at the holy Ganges River near the
ancient and sacred city of Varanasi. Millions of pilgrims arrive. Hinduism is explained its origins, its
essence and its spirit, as well as many facets such as the caste system. We see fakirs and yogis whose
aim is mastery of body in the desire to be united with the spirit.
Video No. 16
LETTING GO: PERSPECTIVES ON DEATH AND DYING ** [NTSC]

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Dora Kunz and Erik Peper
Dora Kunz was a trained clairvoyant and teacher of Therapeutic Touch. When this video was made Erik
Peper was Professor of biofeedback research at San Francisco State University. In this video Dora and Dr
Peper deal with subjects such as: what happens after we die, what we can do for people who are dying,
the effect of grief on the departed, the necessity for grief, how we can change the quality of grief, handling
bereavement, comments for the family of a dying person, forgiveness, and letting a person go.
Video No. 37
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HELENA PETROVNA BLAVATSKY *** [PAL]

Shipman Productions for the Blavatsky Trust, London, 1993, 65 minutes.
See remarks previously under "BLAVATSKY"
Video No. 2
THE MAHATMAS AND THEIR LETTERS ** [NTSC]

TS in America. Includes Ed Abdill, Joy Mills, Ianthe Hoskins and Stephan Hoeller.
1989, 44 minutes
Important issues about Mahatmas are discussed such as the logical necessity for the existence of
Mahatmas, HPBs experiences with her Master and The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett, including an
explanation of how the letters were written.
Video No. 17
MASTER OF THE MOUNTAINS ** [PAL]

Nicholas Roerich Trust, Sydney, 1998, 55 minutes
This beautifully produced video provides an overview the life and work of Nicholas Roerich who was an
artist, painter, lawyer, writer, philosopher, humanitarian, scientist, cultural leader, peacemaker, educator,
archaeologist and explorer. The video gives particular emphasis to his art. Some early pictures of Roerich
include a commentary by Sydney TS member Michael Breen. These are followed by many of Roerichs
paintings, accompanied by inspirational music.
Video No. 30
MATTER OF HEART: the extraordinary journey of C. G. Jung into the soul of man [NTSC]
USA. 1985. Directed by Mark Whitney. 107 minutes. Colour. C. G. Institute of Los Angeles.
A compelling and inspiring film portrait of Carl Gustav Jung. Includes valuable archival footage and a wealth
of interviews.
Video No. 82
A MIND TO EMBRACE THE UNIVERSE ** [NTSC]

Adam Warcup
In this interesting and thought-provoking video Adam Warcup, from England, describes the birth and
development of humanity and the evolution and development of the human mind, that crucial ingredient
which makes us human. Topics Adam deals with include: the meaning of mind, mind as a process rather
than a thing, modes of functioning of the mind (analytical and synthetic), and the responsibilities with which
mind endows us.
Video No. 38
THE MYSTICS LABORATORY *** [NTSC]

William Metzger and Dr Ravi Ravindra
In this video American TS member William Metzger interviews Dr Ravi Ravindra, Professor of Physics and
Chair of the Department of Religion from Dalhousie University, Canada. Subjects covered include: the
compatibility of the two disciplines with which Dr Ravindra works; the notion of a path or paths through
which a human being can be transformed; some elements which are common to all religions; the problem
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of human self-centredness; the influence of science and technology on society; the possibility of social
transformation compared with individual transformation; and choosing a spiritual path.
Video No. 57
THE NATURE OF THE MIND (Part I and II): ROOTS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDER ** [PAL]
Krishnamurti Australia, 120 minutes approximately
A dialogue between J. Krishnamurti, David Bohm, Rupert Sheldrake and John Hidley.
Video No. 66
THE NATURE OF THE MIND (Part III and IV): PSYCHOLOGICAL SUFFERING ** [PAL]
Krishnamurti Australia, 120 minutes approximately
Continuation of the dialogue between Krishnamurti, Bohm, Sheldrake and Hidley.
Video No. 67
NOTHING BUT ZOOMS - Fractals ** [PAL]

Art Matrix, USA, 35 minutes
This video presents an extensive series of "zooms" by enlarging computer-generated images in multiple
colours. It is based on Chaos Theory, and illustrates quite a large number of images in motion. Its primary
purpose is to show how images can grow from a point source, while producing new point sources at the
image boundaries. There is no narration, only zooming images with background music. A beautiful and
spectacular result.
Video No. 18
THE OBJECTIVES OF THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY ** [PAL]

Radha Burnier and Dora Kunz
The International President of the TS, Radha Burnier, and the National President of the TS in America,
Dora van Gelder Kunz, discuss the nature, implications and practical aspects of the three Objects of the
Theosophical Society. Ideal for group discussion and participation.
Video No. 64
OUR RELATIONSHIP TO THE UNIVERSE AS A WHOLE ** [NTSC]

Dr Renee Weber and Dr Robert McDermott
Renee Weber and Robert McDermott are both professors of philosophy. The dialogue between them on
this video proceeds at a gentle pace. Topics covered include transformation, the meaning of mysticism,
how the world would be if we could get inside the essence of other people and perceive the struggle of
others from within, and various practical matters relating to life in the twentieth century.
Video No. 39
THE PATH AND THE SPIRITUAL LIFE ** [PAL]

A dialogue between Dora Kunz and Renee Weber on H.P. Blavatskys The Golden Stairs.
Video No. 68
PHILOSOPHICAL TEACHINGS IN THE MAHATMA LETTERS *** [NTSC]

TS in America, 1996
Joy Mills
Note: In this set of videos references are provided to the letters in the chronological edition of The
Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett as well as the earlier edition. The main thrust of this series is the
twin paths of KARMA AND NIRVANA.
VOLUME 1, Parts 1-2, 50 minutes [NTSC] ***:
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Part 1, 35 minutes, deals with the following topics: letters from Mahatmas before the founding of the TS in
1875; letters to Colonel Olcott and Laura Holloway; The Charter of the TS from the Mahachohan; letters
from KH to C.W. Leadbeater; HPBs notion of a Master or Adept; the time frame during which the Mahatma
Letters were written; and discussion of reincarnation and manas as they relate to Mahatmas.
Part 2, 15 minutes, includes: how we would recognise a Mahatma; the principles of the human being; the
necessity for progress to be made in the physical body; our evolutionary task and what a Mahatma is.
Video No. 49

Part 1, 30 minutes, includes: an overview of the letters and comments on terminology used how terms
can vary between different disciplines, the difficulty of translating mystic terms into English and the meaning
of certain terms.
Part 2, 33 minutes, includes some information on the following: Anna Kingsford and the advantages of the
terminology of Hermeticism; further explanations of terminology including zetetic and Akasa; our
relationship with space; the law of Karma; chaos and sound.
Video No. 50
Part 1, 30 minutes, includes discussion of the metaphysical foundation of the teachings in The Mahatma
Letters with reference to concepts such as Svabhavat and Alaya; recommended reading of the letters from
H.P. Blavatsky to A.P. Sinnett; and what happens to the principles of the human constitution after death.
Part 2, 25 minutes, deals with the worlds of effects and worlds of activity; further discussion of what
happens to the human being after death; the start of the road to Buddhahood and our human purpose.
Video No. 51

Part 1, 30 minutes, deals with the 7 Principles; the meaning of Principle; an explanation of Jivatma; and
various aspects of the Skandhas.
Part 2, 28 minutes, continues detailed discussion of the Skandhas as 5 aggregates and as 5 groups of
attributes using Sanskrit terminology; 2 esoteric Skandhas; and the mechanism by which Karma operates.
Video No. 52

Part 1, 28 minutes, includes discussion of: The Devachan Letter; KHs comments on God; the Doctrine
of Karma; the Chain of Causation; and the defilements of the mind.
Part 2, 28 minutes, includes: Primary Cause in the Chain of Causation; the 12 Nidanas; the chain of
Interdependent Origination; time and consciousness.
Video No. 53

Part 1, 31 minutes, discusses: the twin path of Karma and Nirvana with emphasis on Nirvana; doing what
is appropriate to the moment; our role as human beings; the value of tranquillity.
Part 2, 21 minutes, includes: the importance of studying the doctrines of Karma and Nirvana in order to
change consciousness; the Furies; the requirements and challenges of the Pilgrim; the purpose of the TS;
the critical importance of HPBs completion of The Secret Doctrine.
Video No. 54
Also available in DVDs Nos 126, 127 & 128
RAMAKRISHNA A DOCUMENTARY [NTSC]

1990, 78 min.
Presents aspects of the life and teachings of this great contemporary Indian sage. Includes
original footage of some of his disciples plus an audio recording about the Teacher and his
presence.
Video No. 76
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THE RIVER [NTSC]

1951, colour, 99 min.
Feature film directed by Jean Renoir. A young girl comes of age in Jean Renoirs breathtakingly beautiful
portrait of post-war India.
Video No. 81
Also available as DVD No. 111 which also has a documentary produced in 2008 on this feature film
ROBERT A. F. THURMAN ON BUDDHISM Part One: The Buddha [NTSC]

1999, 70 min.
To become a Buddha in the world, one must conceive the supreme spirit of enlightenment
and accumulate massive stores of merit and knowledge for an immeasurably long time.
Video No. 78
ROBERT A. F. THURMAN ON BUDDHISM Part Two: The Dharma [NTSC]

1999, 70 min.
Professor Thurman speaks about the Four Noble Truths, the Three Wheels of Dharma, the
Three Vehicles, and the metaphor of turning the Wheel of Dharma.
Video No. 79
ROBERT A. F. THURMAN ON BUDDHISM Part Three: The Sangha [NTSC]
1999, 70 min.
The Sangha is the community of those who try to live according to the Dharma. It is an alternative social
world founded on enlightenment, detachment and love.
Video No. 80
SOME FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF THEOSOPHY ** [NTSC]

Joy Mills
Joy Mills discusses what is meant by the theosophical world-view, the central message of The Secret
Doctrine, philosophy, and ways of coming to wisdom. She points to a number of basic principles of
Theosophy which include a Source, polarity, periodicity, lawfulness, analogy and hierarchy. From these
principles she then derives and discusses a set of concepts and values.
Video No. 36
THE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE CHAKRAS ** [NTSC]
Dora Kunz and Dr Shafica Karagulla
Dora Kunz was a trained clairvoyant and Dr Shafica Karagulla is a physician and neuro-psychiatrist. Dora
describes the location and function of the various chakras and their connection with particular glands in the
body. Diagrammes of each chakra are provided and the two presenters discuss various aspects of chakras,
including a description of what happens to chakras during illness.
Video No. 33
THE THEOSOPHICAL MOVEMENT AND ITS IMPORTANCE ** [NTSC]
TS in America, 1990, 1 hr 10 minutes
John Cooper
In this talk John Cooper, Australian theosophical historian who passed away in 1998, discusses the
founding of The Theosophical Society in New York, its movement to India, the work of H.P. Blavatsky and
H.S. Olcott in helping revive Hinduism, Parsiism and Buddhism, and the split with W.Q. Judge who was
then the International Vice-President of the Society. John speaks of various groups which have developed
as offshoots of The Theosophical Society including Halcyon, Point Loma, ULT and the Anthroposophical
Society. He also explores a number of different meanings of the term Theosophy. Discussion with the
audience follows.
Video No. 35
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THEOSOPHY AND THE FUTURE OF RELIGION ** [NTSC]

Radha Burnier
Radha Burnier, International President of The Theosophical Society, discusses the conflict between religion
and the religious spirit, how religion has suppressed enquiry and encouraged fanaticism and bigotry. She
deals with the importance of deep enquiry and expanding relationship, which is the direction in which the
real religious spirit has proceeded. Theosophy, she says, is the heart of all religions and therefore how we
study Theosophy is important whether we become stuck with words or come to know it more deeply.
Video No. 31
THEOSOPHY FOR EVERYONE *** [PAL]

Blavatsky Trust, 52 minutes
Theosophy for Everyone has been made specifically to explain what Theosophy is and is not its origins
in the ageless wisdoms, and how it survived suppression and distortion to blossom anew as modern
Theosophy. It discusses the God principle, how theosophists view the Deity, the human constitution, what
we are and what we have the potential to become, karma, reincarnation, Mahatmas, the nature of the soul
and the evolution of the Spirit. Features various theosophical commentators.
Video No. 22
THE UNITY OF MAN IN THE UNIVERSE - Parts 1 to 4 on one video [NTSC]

PART 1: SPACE, MOTION AND UNITY, 16 minutes. Accompanied by a study guide.
This video touches on the First Fundamental Proposition contained in the Introduction to "The Secret
Doctrine". Space, matter and motion are eternal and exist even during Pralaya.
Video No. 25 - Part 1
PART 2: CYCLES, 22 minutes. Accompanied by a study guide.

This part of the video focuses on the Second Fundamental Proposition of "The Secret Doctrine" covering
the cyclicity of all things, from stars to humans, of tiny organisms and atoms.
PART 3: THE UNFOLDING OF CONSCIOUSNESS, 24 minutes. Accompanied by a study guide.

The evolution of consciousness is an essential part of the Third Fundamental Proposition of "The Secret
Doctrine". Man is unique in having Manas operative enough to be a bridge between the higher and lower
aspects of being. Evolution is dealt with in fairly simple terms in the narration with quotes from theosophical
and scientific sources.
PART 4: POLARITY: OPPOSITES IN UNITY, 15 minutes. Accompanied by a study guide.

Polarity or polarization occurs as soon as a universe comes into manifestation. This video is a discussion
of the underlying unity behind the theosophical concept of polarity, which includes spirit/matter,
subject/object, male/female, etc.
THE WESAK FESTIVAL ** [PAL]

Albert Falzon (Producer), Woolloomooloo Pictures, Sydney, 1980s, 50 minutes approx.
The Wesak Festival is the most important one for Buddhists and is celebrated at the full moon, usually in
May, to commemorate the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Lord Buddha. The video shows festivities
in Burma then takes us on a long trek through Tibet to sacred Mt. Kailas and the "Wesak Valley" where
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thousands of pilgrims gather as well as "Knowers of Humanity" on the "inner planes". Clairvoyant, C W
Leadbeater has written about this event in his book "The Masters and the Path".
Video No. 28
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DIE *** [PAL]

Blavatsky Trust, 1996, 52 minutes
This is a skilfully and professionally narrated video which gives a sensitive treatment of the subject of death
from a theosophical perspective. It shows death to be a change from one existence to another and not an
end, within the context of reincarnation and human evolution. Processes after death and premature deaths
are dealt with skilfully. Colour is added as various traditions such the Egyptian, Judaic, Christian and Hindu
traditions are drawn upon as source material.
Video No. 23
A WHOLLY DIFFERENT WAY OF LIVING [PAL]

Dialogues between Krishnamurti and Prof. Anderson.
Talks 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18
Videos Nos. 71, 72, 73, 74, 75 (two talks in each video)
A WOMANS STORY: A BIOGRAPHY OF ANNIE BESANT ** [PAL]

Time Watch BBC production, 1989, 45 minutes
This fascinating film presents the highlights of Annie Besants life, with particular focus on her work as a
courageous social reformer and free-thinker in London at the end of the 19th century. Including rare footage
from the Ommen Camps in Holland in the 1920's, showing Dr Besant side by side with Krishnamurti, the
film also shows how she found in Theosophy the answers for her soul-stirring questions.
Video No. 63
WOMEN INITIATES - DO THEY EXIST? ** [NTSC]

Carol Ward
The question of female Adepts has not been given great prominence in theosophical literature. Carol Ward
has researched this subject and in this video explores what an Adept is with reference to The Mahatma
Letters and what various theosophists have to say on the subject, including Madame Blavatsky, Annie
Besant, C.W. Leadbeater and T. Subba Row. She gives examples of some especially spiritual women
throughout history who might fall into the category of Adepts.
Video No. 32
THE YOGA OF KNOWLEDGE, DEVOTION AND ACTION *** [NTSC]

TS in America, 1996, 3 volumes
Radha Burnier
VOLUME 1, The Yoga of Knowledge , Parts 1 -2, 60 minutes:
Part 1: Radha Burnier introduces the subject of yoga and discusses various subjects including: the Yoga
of Knowledge, Truth, and the knower and the known.
Part 2: Subjects discussed include: the state of knowing, knowledge, negation of ordinary knowledge,
coming to Truth, discrimination vs spiritual discernment, the stable mind and non-attachment. She draws
from various sources to illustrate aspects of her theme.
Video No. 46
VOLUME 2, The Yoga of Devotion, Parts 1-2, 54 minutes:
Part 1: Topics discussed include types of devotion, the meaning of the eternal, the true devotee, love and
the need for viveka (discrimination). References include The Bhagavad Gita and St. Paul.
Part 2: Discussion includes beginning the path of Devotion, stillness, Krishnas comments in The Bhagavad
Gita on who he is, contemplation, good and evil, not being repelled by evil and non-resistance to
circumstances.
Video No. 47
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VOLUME 3, The Yoga of Action, Parts 1-2, 44 minutes:

Part 1:
Various aspects of the Yoga of Action are discussed including being creative, skilful action, how to act in
different situations, delight in action, action in the present, attention and action without desire for the
results. Sources drawn on include St. Augustine, The Bhagavad Gita, Krishnamurti and Light on the
Path.
Part 2: Subjects dealt with include the repercussions of actions, learning the Yoga of Action, the value of
reflection, bringing happiness into action, releasing the spiritual and some teachings of the Buddha.
Video No. 48
Also available on DVDs Nos 136 & 137
PART III CD LIBRARY

AT THE HEART OF WORLD CULTURES Volumes 1-2
TS in Australia, 2007, Volume 1 31 minutes, Volume 2 40 minutes
Titus Jayasekara
An international lecturer and facilitator utilizes a unique method in presenting cultures that go beyond
surface manifestations, revealing their depth with clarity. Volume I deals with the Far East and the Sub-
Continent. Volume 2 deals with Africa and the Middle East.
CD No. 1
THE ENDING OF TIME

J. Krishnamurti in Conversation with Dr David Bohm
Krishnamurti Foundation Trust, 1980
Disc 1 Conversation 1 - 79 minutes
Disc 2 Conversation 2 - 79 minutes
CD No. 2
Inc.)
A DIFFERENT WAY OF LIVING and DEATH, LIFE AND LOVE ARE INDIVISIBLE
J. Krishnamurti in Conversation with Dr Allan W Anderson
Krishnamurti Foundation Trust, 1974
Disc 1 A Different Way of Living - 57 minutes
Disc 2 Death, Life and Love are Indivisible - 58 minutes
CD No. 3
Inc.)
CAN INSIGHT UNCONDITION THE MIND?

J. Krishnamurti in Conversation with Dr David Bohm
Krishnamurti Foundation Trust, 1980, 60 MINUTES
CD No. 4
Inc.)
MYSTICISM BRIDGE TO NOWHERE

TS in America, 2008, 1995
Pedro Oliveira
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Volume 1 Disc 1 72 minutes Disc 2 55 minutes
CD No. 5
PARAPSYCHOLOGY OVERVIEW OF THE PARANORMAL

TS in America, 2000
Dr Richard Brooks
Volume 1 Part 1 78 minutes Part 2 80 minutes
Volume 2 Part 3 61 minutes Disc 4 80 minutes
Volume 3 Part 5 78 minutes
CD No. 6
PARAPSYCHOLOGY AS A THEOSOPHIST SEES IT

TS in America, 2009 2000, 52 minutes
Dr Richard Brooks
CD No. 7
THE ETHICS OF OCCULTISM

Dr Richard Brooks
CD No. 8
PARAPSYCHOLOGY AND THE POWERS LATENT IN US

TS in America, 2009 1993, 69 minutes
Dr Richard Brooks
CD No. 9
DHAMMA THREADS
Dhamma Threads, 2009, 13 hr. 10 min. total
Guided meditation and talks on Generating Mindfulness, Developing Loving Kindness, and
Contemplating Impermanence
Ajahn Achalo with Ajahn Cha and Ajahn Anan
CD MP3 No. 10
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PART I DVD LIBRARY

AWAKENING THE MIND NAGARJUNAS COMMENTARY ON BODHICITTA

BUDDHI YOGA AND THE BHAGAVAD GITA

BUDDHIST MEDITATION: an interview with the Ven. Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche

THE CHALLENGE OF CHANGE

THE CHALLENGE OF RUDOLF STEINER

CHILDREN WHO CLAIM TO REMEMBER PREVIOUS LIVES

COMPASSION IN EXILE - The Story of the 14th Dalai Lama

DAILY LIFE AS SPIRITUAL PRACTICE ** [NTSC]

DEATH AND IMMORTALITY

EDUCATION AND THE CHALLENGES OF LIFE

ENLIGHTENMENT! SUDDEN OR GRADUAL?

THE ESOTERIC NATURE OF MUSIC

THE ESSENCE OF THEOSOPHY

EXPLORING THE POWER LATENT IN HUMAN BEINGS

THE EXTENDED MIND

FINDING PURPOSE IN LIFE

FOUNDATIONS OF THE AGELESS WISDOM

FREEDOM: The Ultimate Necessity

THE HOLOGRAPHIC BRAIN

HPB AS MODERN GNOSTIC

HPBS DIAGRAMME OF MEDITATION *** [NTSC]

HUSTON SMITH - A Life of Exploring Religious Frontiers

IM DEAD! NOW WHAT? (illustrated)

INTER-THEOSOPHICAL DIALOGUE: The Theosophical Movement, Past and Future

INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF THE SECRET DOCTRINE

DISC 2, Parts 4-5, 44 minutes

IS THE MEMBERS FREEDOM IN OPPOSITION TO THE SOCIETYS UNITY?

LETTING GO Perspectives on Death and Dying

LIVING THEOSOPHY: MADAME BLAVATSKYS DIAGRAM OF MEDITATION

LIVING THEOSOPHY: THE ORIGIN AND CONSTITUTION OF OUR COSMOS

THE MAHATMAS AND THEIR LETTERS

A MIND TO EMBRACE THE UNIVERSE

THE MYSTICS LABORATORY

A NEW SCIENCE OF LIFE

THE OBJECTIVES OF THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY

OUR FUTURE WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?

PHILOSOPHICAL TEACHINGS IN THE MAHATMA LETTERS

THE POWER OF AWARENESS

THE POWER OF THOUGHT IN REGENERATION

REINCARNATION - THE UNTRUE FACT

THE REMARKABLE LIFE OF COLONEL H. S. OLCOTT

THE SCIENCE AND CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF MEDITATION

THE SECRET DOCTRINE: ESOTERIC INSIGHTS AND SPIRITUAL PRACTICE

SELF-TRANSFORMATION AND THE FUTURE OF RELIGION

SOME FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF THEOSOPHY

SOLDIERS OF PEACE THE GOOD NEWS IS, PEACE IS BREAKING OUT

SOULS, MORPHIC FIELDS AND THE HABITS OF NATURE Parts 1-2

THEOSOPHY And the Future of Religion

THE THEOSOPHICAL MOVEMENT AND ITS IMPORTANCE

THE TRANSFORMATION OF MAN

THE WESAK FESTIVAL

THE WORLDS PHILOSOPHIES

THE YOGA OF KNOWLEDGE, DEVOTION, AND ACTION

PART II VIDEO LIBRARY

THE ADEPT TRADITION IN EUROPE:

ADYAR: HOME OF THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY [PAL] **

BEFORE THE JUNGLE GODS ** [PAL]

BLAVATSKY, THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HELENA PETROVNA *** [PAL]

BUDDHI YOGA IN THE BHAGAVAD GITA ** [PAL]

THE CHALLENGE OF LIVING IN THE WORLD AS A THEOSOPHIST *** [NTSC]