Roundtable Discussion
With Justin Tanksley and Christopher Howard
1st Sunday of the month, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. CT
Join at any time!
If you are seeking deeper understanding, meaningful dialogue, and spiritual community, join our Roundtable Discussion—a welcoming, interactive forum where seekers of all backgrounds come together to explore timeless themes from a theosophical perspective. Each month thought-provoking topics will be discussed in an atmosphere of respect and open-minded inquiry. Your voice and curiosity are welcome.
September 6 —The Spiritual Function of Beauty
"Beauty is the expression of the harmony of the Soul." — Annie Besant
Explore beauty not merely as aesthetics, but as a manifestation of underlying spiritual order. Consider how encounters with beauty can awaken intuition, reverence, and a sense of unity.
October 4 — Symbol and Consciousness
"Symbols are the language of the Mysteries." — Helena Petrovna Blavatsky
Investigate why symbols, myths, and sacred imagery appear universally across cultures. Examine whether symbols reveal deeper realities or act as bridges between ordinary and spiritual consciousness.
November 1 — The Mystery of Initiation
"Initiation is but a series of awakenings." — C. Jinarajadasa
Move beyond ceremonial notions of initiation to consider the inner transformations that accompany expanded awareness, responsibility, and self-knowledge.
December 6 — The Evolution of Compassion
"Compassion is no attribute. It is the Law of Laws." — The Voice of the Silence
Examine compassion not as sentiment but as an expression of spiritual perception. What changes when one genuinely experiences the interconnectedness of all life?
January 3 — The Mystery of Sacrifice
"The whole secret of spiritual progress is sacrifice." — Annie Besant
Consider sacrifice as transformation rather than loss. Explore the role of relinquishment, service, and self-transcendence in spiritual growth.
February 7 — Death Before Death
"Learn to die daily." — N. Sri Ram
Reflect on the psychological and spiritual dimensions of death. What aspects of identity, attachment, and belief must be relinquished before deeper wisdom can emerge?
March 7 — The Transformation of Desire
"Desire is the motive power in evolution." — Annie Besant
Rather than condemning desire, explore its refinement and transmutation. How can personal longing become aspiration, devotion, and ultimately selfless service?
April 4 — The Angelic and Devic Worlds
"The universe is filled with life at every stage of evolution." — Geoffrey Hodson
Investigate Theosophical teachings regarding devas, nature intelligences, and unseen orders of life. Consider their significance as symbols, realities, or dimensions of consciousness.
May 2 — Becoming a Conscious Co-worker with Evolution
"The purpose of life is to cooperate intelligently with Nature." — C. Jinarajadasa
Conclude the series by examining what it means to consciously participate in the evolutionary process. How does Theosophy move from philosophy to daily practice and service?
Facilitators 
Justin Tanksley is a member of the staff at the National Center of the Theosophical Society in America (TSA). He is a board member of the Theosophical Order of Service and an organizer for the Young Adult Theosophists in America. He leads an in-person Roundtable Discussion for TSA, and participates in several theosophical groups in the US and the world.
Christopher Howard is a longtime volunteer and member of the Theosophical Society in America. He is also a member of the Wheaton-Olcott lodge and serves as a co-facillitator for the Introduction to Theosophy class. Christopher is a lifelong musician with over 40 years of experience as a guitarist, music minister, and songwriter, blending his deep love of sound with contemplative practice.
Program Format
This is a live, interactive online program. This program will not be recorded.
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