They have a lot of books to read, name it from eastern psychology,philosophy,mysticism,occultism,etc. and if that can be considered as doctrines then i guess they do have,,
only that its not being forcibly imposed upon by their members, or shall i say, walang indoctrination na mangyari sa society nila, you are left alone to test the teachings & if you find it non sense your free to reject,,you are always invited to question everything po
im not a member po but i have the opportunity to chat w/ fish & bombarded him w/ so many questions including my atheistic inclination before.
u may or u may not believe in a supreme being. but this is more of a freethinking society , where anyform of condeming cant be found.
u are free to study any of the religion in the world. to adapt some of the teaching and to reject some u think is not fit to ur belief without the rejection of others in the group .
this society is adhearing to timeless great wisdom of the past and teaches it to the group. it not a matter of adapting it but its all about brotherhood and harmony to all people/.
mao akong pagsabot.
officially, none. unofficially, naay daghan. naay daghang books to read. there is no imposing of teachings on the earnest student. the Theosophist will gladly follow the dictates of his Higher Self that leads him to Truth. the guide that leads him can take any form, be it religion, science, or philosophy, all of the above or none of the above. just as long as he feels that he is One with every other, so as he lives to benefits humanity.
To our Dear Brothers:
On TS.
There is nothing said in the Rules of the Theosophical Society which is likely to induce one into the belief that the Society, as such, has any particular doctrines, or owes exclusive allegiance to any definite school or system of philosophy, or to any fraternity of religious teachers. On the other hand, the Rules clearly indicate that the Society is at full liberty to investigate any philosophical system, ancient or modern, with a view to ascertain the broad fundamental principles which form the basis of every school of religious philosophy, properly so called, and thereby “ promote the principle of a Universal Brotherhood of humanity without distinction of race or creed.” It is , no doubt, expected that, after carefully inquiring into the doctrines of every such existing system, the Society will be able to “reconstruct religion on a scientific, and science on a religious, basis, and elaborate a perfect system of thought and rule of life;” just as a body of jurists may construct a perfectly scientific system of jurisprudence after investigating and comparing the various codes of law which are in force in all the civilized countries of this world. Before this grand object can be accomplished, every member is expected to study, to the best of his abilities, any system of religious philosophy which he may select, and place the result of his investigations before his fellow-members for comparison and discussion. But no member is allowed, by the Rules of Association, to force his individual opinions or beliefs on his fellow-members, or insist on their being accepted by them. The Society does not constitute a body of religious teachers, but simply an association of investigators and inquirers.
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