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The '''Krotona Institute of Theosophy''' is the headquarters of the [[Esoteric School of Theosophy]] for the United States and Canada.


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== History ==
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== Philosophy and purpose ==
 
Krotona has been described in this way by its former Vice President, Hein van Beusekom:
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Krotona is the home of the central office of the Esoteric School of Theosophy in North America. The EST is an organization intended for those who are willing to make a special effort to live the theosophical life, which is a spiritual life having altruism as its keynote, and who are willing to accept certain ethical disciplines. The EST is open for those who have been a members of the Theosophical Society for at least two consecutive years, and who have demonstrated their willingness to work for Theosophy.
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We reach out to the world through the Krotona School of Theosophy, Library and Quest Bookshop. The School offers an in-depth approach to the study of theosophical subjects, exploring the spiritual dimension as well as the intellectual. It is also a training center for members to prepare themselves to participate more fully in the Society 's work. Members are always welcome to come here for personal retreat or study.<ref>Hein van Beusekom, "Letter from Krotona Institute of Theosophy," ''The American Theosophist'' 80.4 (July/August 1992), 8-9.</ref>
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== Gallery of photographs ==


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File:Krotona library.jpg|<center>Krotona library building</center>
File:Krotona library.jpg|<center>Krotona library building</center>
File:Krotona library entrance.jpg|<center>Krotona library entrance</center>
File:Krotona library entrance.jpg|<center>Krotona library entrance</center>
File:Krotona housing.jpg|<center>Student and faculty housing at Krotona</center>
File:Krotona housing.jpg|<center>Student and faculty housing</center>
File:Kern Guest House and palm.JPG|<center>Kern Guest House</center>
File:Labyrinth at dusk.JPG|<center>Labyrinth at dusk</center>
File:Misty view to east.JPG|<center>Misty view to east</center>
 
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== notes ==
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[[Category:Educational institutions and programs]]
[[Category:TS Adyar]]

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The Krotona Institute of Theosophy is the headquarters of the Esoteric School of Theosophy for the United States and Canada.

History

Philosophy and purpose

Krotona has been described in this way by its former Vice President, Hein van Beusekom:

Krotona is the home of the central office of the Esoteric School of Theosophy in North America. The EST is an organization intended for those who are willing to make a special effort to live the theosophical life, which is a spiritual life having altruism as its keynote, and who are willing to accept certain ethical disciplines. The EST is open for those who have been a members of the Theosophical Society for at least two consecutive years, and who have demonstrated their willingness to work for Theosophy.

We reach out to the world through the Krotona School of Theosophy, Library and Quest Bookshop. The School offers an in-depth approach to the study of theosophical subjects, exploring the spiritual dimension as well as the intellectual. It is also a training center for members to prepare themselves to participate more fully in the Society 's work. Members are always welcome to come here for personal retreat or study.[1]

Gallery of photographs

notes

  1. Hein van Beusekom, "Letter from Krotona Institute of Theosophy," The American Theosophist 80.4 (July/August 1992), 8-9.