Key Teachings in The Secret Doctrine and Their Relevance Today

The Secret Doctrine, HP Blavatsky’s greatest work, forms the foundation of what we know today as “Theosophy.” Described as the ‘Synthesis of Science, Religion and Philosophy,” it presents a vast panorama of the evolution of all life based on the secret aphorisms of the ancient Stanzas of Dzyan. The teachings are therefore not new. They have been introduced in various forms by sages throughout the ages and continue to remain timeless. They answer the most fundamental questions of existence such as: How did our universe come to be? Where did we come from? What is the purpose for our existence? Why are things the way they are? What destiny awaits us? Only by realizing the answers to these perennial questions can we truly understand ourselves, achieve true transformation, and shape our own destinies. In this course, we will take up some of the important concepts in The Secret Doctrine and see how philosophies from various cultures around the world suggest the same things. We will also look into how theories in modern science are starting to parallel some of the Secret Doctrine claims and explore how the teachings are relevant to our lives.

 

Mrs Elena Dovalsantos, PhD, MBA, has a doctorate in chemistry and a masters degree in management. She taught at the university level and spent her career in scientific research. A third generation theosophist, she has been a member of the Theosophical Society since 1971. She served as president of the TS in the Ojai Valley in California and the Beacon Theosophical group in San Diego, CA. She lives and volunteers at the Krotona Institute of Theosophy, leads classes on The Secret Doctrine locally and internationally, and co-facilitates online webinars sponsored by the TS in America.