Theosophy Ireland
All Ireland Convention 2014
An Account of the 9th All Ireland Theosophical convention 2014
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.