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[[File:Laytons flier 1958.jpg|350px|right|thumb|Publicity leaflet for a lecture tour, 1958. Image from TSA Archives.]] | |||
'''Felix Layton''' was a lecturer and educator who was active in the [[Theosophical Society in America]]. He often toured with his wife [[Eunice Layton|Eunice]]. He was born on [[September 10]], 1910 and died on [[September 21]], 1991. On March 17, 1952, he became a naturalized citizen of the United States. | |||
According to an article written in 1991, | |||
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On September 21, at 1 a.m., Felix Layton passed away in Ojai, California, after a brief illness. Mr. Layton had been vice-president and resident head of [[Krotona Institute of Theosophy]] since 1986. He had served the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society]] in many capacities during his lifetime, and was known and loved by members throughout the world. | |||
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Felix was born September 10, 1910 and raised in a theosophical family in England. Responding to a request from International President [[George S. Arundale|George Arundale]] for workers, as a young man he sailed for India. He spent seven years in Adyar teaching ([[Radha Burnier]] was one of his students) and later as headmaster of the Besant School. | |||
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He then returned to the U.S. and taught science in high schools in the San Francisco area for several years. He soon found himself working full time for the Society again, and for the next 20 years, he and his wife, Eunice, traveled and lectured throughout the U.S. and around the world. As part of the American Section’s regional expansion program, they spoke to both public and theosophical audiences. During this time they returned to Adyar to direct the School of the Wisdom. Felix served as national vice-president of the American Section from 1966 to 1972. The Laytons came to Krotona in 1977 and were co-directors of the Krotona School for three years. In 1986 he was appointed resident head of the Krotona Institute by Radha Burnier. | |||
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The Laytons’ public talks have been compiled in the Quest book, ''Life, Your Great Adventure''. | |||
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Felix was a 32nd degree Co-Mason, American Federation of Human Rights, and was also a priest in the Liberal Catholic Church. | |||
He is perhaps best remembered by those who knew him for his kind and gentle nature. He was deeply committed to the animal welfare movement, and had a special interest in healing. He had a fondness for the book [[Light on the Path (book)|''Light on the Path'']], and inspired many with his dedication to making Theosophy real in his life. | |||
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A requiem mass was held at the Church of Our Lady and All Angels in Ojai on September 24.<ref>"Felix Layton, 1910-1991," ''The American Theosophist'' 79.6 (November-December 1991), 3-4.</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 19:53, 7 May 2015
Felix Layton was a lecturer and educator who was active in the Theosophical Society in America. He often toured with his wife Eunice. He was born on September 10, 1910 and died on September 21, 1991. On March 17, 1952, he became a naturalized citizen of the United States.
According to an article written in 1991,
On September 21, at 1 a.m., Felix Layton passed away in Ojai, California, after a brief illness. Mr. Layton had been vice-president and resident head of Krotona Institute of Theosophy since 1986. He had served the Theosophical Society in many capacities during his lifetime, and was known and loved by members throughout the world.
Felix was born September 10, 1910 and raised in a theosophical family in England. Responding to a request from International President George Arundale for workers, as a young man he sailed for India. He spent seven years in Adyar teaching (Radha Burnier was one of his students) and later as headmaster of the Besant School.
He then returned to the U.S. and taught science in high schools in the San Francisco area for several years. He soon found himself working full time for the Society again, and for the next 20 years, he and his wife, Eunice, traveled and lectured throughout the U.S. and around the world. As part of the American Section’s regional expansion program, they spoke to both public and theosophical audiences. During this time they returned to Adyar to direct the School of the Wisdom. Felix served as national vice-president of the American Section from 1966 to 1972. The Laytons came to Krotona in 1977 and were co-directors of the Krotona School for three years. In 1986 he was appointed resident head of the Krotona Institute by Radha Burnier.
The Laytons’ public talks have been compiled in the Quest book, Life, Your Great Adventure.
Felix was a 32nd degree Co-Mason, American Federation of Human Rights, and was also a priest in the Liberal Catholic Church. He is perhaps best remembered by those who knew him for his kind and gentle nature. He was deeply committed to the animal welfare movement, and had a special interest in healing. He had a fondness for the book Light on the Path, and inspired many with his dedication to making Theosophy real in his life.
A requiem mass was held at the Church of Our Lady and All Angels in Ojai on September 24.[1]
Notes
- ↑ "Felix Layton, 1910-1991," The American Theosophist 79.6 (November-December 1991), 3-4.