Bing Escudero

Bing Escudero

Bing Escudero was a prominent lecturer and teacher in the Theosophical Society.

Early years and education

Francisco T. Escudero, known as "Bing," was born on April 19, 1930 in Jolo, Sulu, the Philippines. He was a graduate in Philosophy and Psychology at the Far Eastern University in Manilla, and worked as a management consultant at Perco, Inc. He and his wife Rosalina ("Rosie") had several children.

Rosie and Bing Escudero

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Theosophical work

He became a member of the Theosophical Society in 1949 and served as National President of the Theosophical Society in the Philippines for a short while in 1969. He transferred his membership to the American Section on December 12, 1972. Rosalina worked as Vice Consul for the Philippines.

After settling in Seattle, Washington, Bing held office as President of the Northwest Federation of the Theosophical Society in America. From June 1977 to 1988, he worked at the national center in Wheaton, Illinois, living on campus with his wife Rosie. As a national lecturer, he traveled all over the United States speaking to theosophical groups, and also to other audiences on behalf of the TSA. For example, in 1983 he lectured on "Spiritual and Psychic Powers" to the TAMU Metaphysical Society at Texas A&M University.

Some of his lectures are available as [recordings].

Involvement with the Martinist Order

In 1991, Mr. Escudero came in contact with the Martinist Order of the Netherlands in 1991. He became one if its Initiators three years later, and influenced the growth of Martinism in the central United States.

Later years

During his last years, he founded and presided over the Unisophia Research Institute at the Narada Theosophical Society in 2000. It was dedicated to the publication and preservation of his writings. He wrote monthly lessons in a newsletter called Summa Sophia.

He died on April 29, 2005.

In memorium

The Theosophical Society in Seattle posted this on their Website:

It is with Deep Regret that we announce to the Theosophical world the death of our Theosophical Scholar and Mentor, Bing Escudero passed into the Light on April 29, 2005 at around 4:30 pm at the home of his son Riel in Kent, Washington, USA.

He leaves a great chasm. He also leaves us a legacy, The Unisophia Research Study Institute which we hope to help grow and prosper celebrating Bing's dedicated life as its Legacy. We hope to disseminate among all T. S. his works, (writings, etc. that he has accomplished in this incarnation.)

Bing Escudero had been an active member of the Theosophical Society since 1949. He was a graduate in Philosophy and Psychology, Far Eastern University, Manila, was formerly the National President of the Theosophical Society in the Philippines. He had a varied background in philosophy, industrial engineering and management consulting, university teaching and administration. Bing was born in Jolo, Sulu, Philippines.

He had conducted courses of study on The Secret Doctrine, The Ancient Mysteries and other theosophical themes in many of the major cities of the United States. He previously held office as President of the Northwest Federation of the Theosophical Society in America and in June, 1977 began to work full time for the American Section and became its leading lecturer.

He made Speaking Tours throughout the American Section, visiting over a hundred places, and had been enthusiastically accepted by the membership. He had the heart of a little child and his tenderness was only equaled by his strength His energy, his vision, his simplicity in explaining deep occult teachings, his absolute loyalty to the Theosophical Society.

During his later years he worked with The Narada Theosophical Society, bringing his teachings, writings, and lectures to many students of Theosophy. Our love and thoughts are with Rosie and Bing's family at this time of his leaving. Remember- he is in the Light. Recall him only as Being in the Light! Bing was our Scholar and our mentor and helped our Lodge back into active Being. We will honor him by bringing his vehicle - Unisophia Research Study Institute to life and being!

Submitted by the Narada Theosophical Society for posting on Theosophical Society in Seattle Web page.

Audios

All of these presentations were made at the Theosophical Society in America, Wheaton, Illinois, unless otherwise stated.

• Basic Teachings of Theosophy series:
  • Part 1 - Main Tenets of Theosophy. 1980. 86 minutes. The sevenfold nature of the cosmos, karma, reincarnation, and various approaches to a Theosophical life.
  • Part 2 - Our Septenary Universe. 1980. 86 minutes. Harnessing higher energies and inner forces to live more intelligently.
  • Part 3 - Our Seven-fold Nature and Consciousness. 1980. 89 minutes. Explanation of the levels of the human being beyond the physical.
  • Part 4 - Karmic Laws and Rebirth Cycles. 1980. 86 minutes. How karma helps us understand inequities of human existence.
  • Part 5 - Approaches to the Life Spiritual. 1980. 89 minutes. The transformative role of study, meditation, and service.
• Thought, Intuition, and Action. 1986. 58 minutes. The nature of spiritual laws that operate in the universe are discussed in the context of ideals and virtues.
• The Basis of Occult Wisdom. 1982. 82 minutes.
• The Nature of Christian Mysticism. 1984. 78 minutes. The nature of Christian symbolism involved in the mass, sacrifice, consecration, and communion are related to stages in Christ's life.
• The Esoteric Significance of Christmas. 1979. 56 minutes. A discussion of literal interpretations in Christianity.
• The Inner Path and Initiation. 1984. 69 minutes. The inner path is about turning away from outer senses and focusing on an inner journey.
• Resurrection as a Symbol of Spiritual Growth. 1984. 83 minutes. Symbolizes stages of spiritual growth through the events in Christ's life and relates this to everyday life.
• Practical Aspects of Meditation. 1986. 87 minutes. Discussion on how to meditate. Study guide available online with audio.
• Study of Pleasure and Pain. 1981. 66 minutes. Levels of pain; physical, emotional, and mental and just what it is that experiences this pain. Specific suggestions for pain management.
• Creative Solutions to Critical Problems. 1985. 66 minutes. Explores global and individual problems and offers creative ways of solving them.
• Principles of Meditation. 62 minutes. Discussion regarding how we are looking for truth, reality, that extra something in life. We try to find it outside ourselves, but it is in ourselves.
• The Esoterica Basis of Christianity. 1985. 60 minutes. A discussion about esoteric symbolism in Christianity.
• The Cycle of Life and Rebirth. Presented in 1986. 55 Minutes. This talk focuses on cycles, matter, energy, and states of consciousness between lives.
• Cosmic Order and Karma in two parts. 1983. 84 minutes. An explanation of types of karma including total, ripe and future karma as well as individual, family and national karma.
• Exploring New Directions. 1987. 44 minutes. A panel discussion during the 101st Annual Summer School Convention for the Theosophical Society in America about the direction and meaning of the work of the Theosophical Society and of Theosophy itself.