Tim Boyd
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Tim Boyd is an American who has been the President of the Theosophical Society in America from 2011 to present. On April 28, 2014, it was announced that he has been elected President of the international Theosophical Society based in Adyar, Chennai, India.
Early years
Mr. Boyd was born on October 22, 1953 in New York City. He attended Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, and completed a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Chicago. Afterward, he joined a spiritual community in Chicago headed by Theosophist Bill Lawrence, of whom he often speaks and writes as "the Old Man." The community was active for over 25 years. He and his coworkers taught meditation and healing methods to troubled urban youth. They established organic food gardens on vacant lots, renovated housing in the inner city. Eventually he became a Partner in Royal Associates, a real estate development firm.
Theosophical work
In 1974, Mr. Boyd joined the Theosophical Society. He has participated in lodge work in Chicago, and was active in the Illinois-Wisconsin Federation. He has also been on the board of the Theosophical Book Gift Institute that ships books to libraries and prisons. For many years he has been much in demand as a lecturer and workshop leader in the United States, Central and South America, Europe, Asia, and New Zealand, and he has written articles published in theosophical journals around the world.
Mr. Boyd has been involved with the Theosophical Order of Service for many years, and serving on the board of directors and as president of the American branch. [1] His involvement with the TOS and the Chushul orphanage in Tibet led to an audience with the Dalai Lama which resulted in the TSA sponsoring his visit to Chicago in July of 2011 for a two day event attended by ten-thousand people. The event raised more than $400,000, all of which was donated to educational projects aiding Tibetan communities worldwide.
Presidency of TSA
In 2011 Mr. Boyd was nominated for the Presidency of the Theosophical Society in America, running unopposed. Even before his installation in the office in July, 2011, he was heavily engaged in the planning for a visit of the Dalai Lama to Chicago.
Currently serves as President of the Theosophical Society in America and Editor in Chief for Quest magazine TSA.
International election of 2014
he a candidate for 2014 election to the Presidency of the Theosophical Society based in Adyar, Chennai, India. He is running against Indian C. V. K. Maithreya.
Personal life
Tim Boyd is married to Lily, who is from Singapore and speaks several languages, including Tamil. Angelique, their accomplished daughter, is attending college.
Writings
The Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals lists articles by and about Tim Boyd.