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The '''[[World's Parliament of Religions (1893)|World's Parliament of Religions]]''' was held held September 11-27, 1893, in Chicago during the huge World's Columbian Exposition. Often called "the birth of the interfaith movement," this was an international gathering of religious leaders. In 1993, a centennial parliament was also held in Chicago, and several branches of the [[Theosophical Movement]] collaborated to present 29 lectures and panel discussions, plus many auxiliary events. Since then, parliaments have been held in 1999 (Cape Town), 2004 (Barcelona), 2009 (Melbourne), 2015 (Salt Lake City), 2018 (Toronto), and 2023 (Chicago), with Theosophists participating.
'''[[Constance Wachtmeister]]''', a Swedish countess of French-English ancestry, was one of [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky|Madame Blavatsky's]] closest friends during the 1880s. After HPB's death in 1891, Countess Wachtmeister lectured widely, helping [[Annie Besant]] to form lodges in the United States. She wrote memoirs of her times with HPB, plus several other books.
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'''This Web site is made possible by generous grants from [[The Kern Foundation]] and support from the [[Theosophical Society in America]].
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H. P. Blavatsky Gem of the Day
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The self is hidden in all beings, and does not shine forth; but it is seen by subtle seers, through their sharp and subtle intellect.

– “Katha-Upanishad”, 1:3:12




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Countess Wachtmeister

Constance Wachtmeister, a Swedish countess of French-English ancestry, was one of Madame Blavatsky's closest friends during the 1880s. After HPB's death in 1891, Countess Wachtmeister lectured widely, helping Annie Besant to form lodges in the United States. She wrote memoirs of her times with HPB, plus several other books.

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