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THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY ( BELFAST BRANCH )
2014 All Ireland Convention
The highlight each year for the Theosophical Society in Ireland is always the All Ireland Convention held in Dublin at the end of May or the beginning of June. Dublin seems to be the most convenient and well placed meeting centre for all the Theosophists throughout Ireland.
On Saturday 7th June 2014, we held the ninth All Ireland Convention in the Merrion Room, Bewley’s Hotel, Ballsbridge. The occasion was very well supported by members hailing from the Northern Belfast Lodge and the Southern Phoenix Lodge. Throughout the day a wonderful sense of harmony and brotherhood was clearly evident.
We were very honoured to have yet again as our esteemed Guest Speaker, Bhupendra Vora who was accompanied by his wife, Suddha. The theme of the Convention was ‘The Mystical Journey’. Following the Business Meeting and Refreshments, the Guest Speaker began his Talk by reciting in Sanscrit the Mantra, beginning with ‘From the Unreal Lead us to the Real’. There was no doubt that this set the tone and the sacred atmosphere for his Talk which was profound, deeply inspiring and evoked from the attendees much interest and appreciation.
Both Bhupendra and his wife, Sudha, were presented with Irish mementoes, Bhupendra receiving a framed picture of ‘The Giant’s Causeway’ one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. This uplifting event came to a close at 5.00pm with the recitation of the sacred TS Mantra, ‘O Hidden Life’.
The members then said their warm goodbyes and departed for their journey homeward bringing the special energies with them.
New member Adrian being presented with his Diploma
Members, Catherine and Caroline, presenting Bhupendra with Irish memento.
Guest Speaker and Organising Secretary
Group photo
For Convention 2015 report click here.
For Convention 2013 report click here.
For Convention 2012 report click here.
For Convention 2011 report click here.
For Convention 2010 report click here.
For Convention 2009 report click here.
