Canberra Group
Meets third Saturday of each month from 2 to 4pm
Coordinator: Gordon Herbert
Mobile: 0466 464 064
Postal Address: 9 Backhouse Street, Latham, ACT 2615
Email: [email protected]
Bulletins: Current and previous Bulletins from the Canberra Group can be viewed at: Canberra Group Bulletins
Meeting place: Friends' Meeting House, 17 Bent Steet, Turner (on the corner of Bent and Condamine Streets)
Meet: 2 - 4 pm 3rd Saturday each month.
2026 Programme
2.00pm Saturday 21 March
Topic: A Union of Lovers: Theosophy's Path of Practical Service
Presenter: Leo Ta
About the Presentation
Beyond personal emotion, what if love is a cosmic force? What if our feeling of separation is an illusion? This presentation explores the Theosophical principles of universal love and the unity of life. See how these core truths inspire the work of the Theosophical Order of Service (TOS), a global movement of practical compassion. This talk is a powerful call to action for anyone who wishes to transform high ideals into heartfelt service.
About the Presenter
Leo Ta is currently a business owner in the education and legal services sectors and joined the Theosophical Society in February 2022. Her introduction to Theosophy was through the teachings of J. Krishnamurti, which set her on a path of spiritual discovery. This journey has led her to visit the TS International Headquarters at Adyar, India, the International Theosophical Centre (ITC) in Naarden, the Netherlands as well as other lodges and sections around the world. These experiences have profoundly broadened her understanding and connection to the global Theosophical community. Currently, Leo serves in several key roles within the Society, including as the Vice President of the Blavatsky Lodge in Sydney, the President of TOS Sydney, the Convention Secretary, and the National Youth Coordinator for TS Australia. She is also a Board Member of the World Federation of Young Theosophists.
2.00pm Saturday 18 April
Topic: OM: Transcending the Self
Presenter: Wendy Dixon
About the Presentation
In the Secret Doctrine H. P. Blavatsky references the great Mandukya Upanishad several times with regards to the “Omniscient, Eternal, Boundless, and Immutable Principle” established in the First Fundamental Proposition. A mere 12 verses long, the Mandukya delineates the four stages of waking, sleeping, deep sleeping and transcendental consciousness. It uses the Sanskrit mantra Om in the spelling AUM to assist us in integrating this into our lives.
About the Presenter
Dr Wendy Dixon is a long-term member of the Theosophical Society, joining the youth group in Auckland as a 12-year-old and becoming a member at 16. She studied with Geoffrey Hodson and Charles Marresh. She is a devotee of the foundational works of Madame Blavatsky, Besant, Leadbeater, Hodson, Krishnamurti and Taimni in particular. In her earlier life, Wendy had an international career as an operatic soprano soloist and she still performs as a recitalist with David Miller - piano. Now that she has retired from paid work, she divides her time between Theosophical, Tibetan Buddhist and musical activities.
* Soon to be available on line via a Canberra Group email link
2.00pm Saturday 16 May
Topic: Using Intuition
Presenter: Marie McArdle
About the Presentation
By weaving esoteric philosophy with quantum physics this talk will look at what is 'true' intuition and how it is connected to our higher consciousness (beyond the rational mind). We will then learn ways to strengthen our intuition while exploring the role the nervous system and brain (especially the right hemisphere) play in interpreting these instructions, or stimuli. The talk will conclude by exploring ways to best use our intuition to help guide and support us on our journey, while being able to provide insights to others (if asked) to help them navigate this strange, yet wonderful world we live in.
"The intuitive mind is a sacred gift, and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift." - Albert Einstein
About the Presenter:
Marie took up meditation and yoga in her late teens – and soon after was drawn to esoteric philosophy in an effort to understand the many psychic experiences she had while growing up. Marie enjoys reading and providing talks based on her research - buoyed by Helena P Blavatsky's view that spirituality and science are not opposing forces, but complementary ways to understand the universe.
