Surya Theosophical Study Center
Welcome to the Surya Theosophical Study Center
The Surya Study Center meets every Thursday throughout the year (except Thanksgiving and the weeks of Christmas and New Year's Day) from 7 to 9 pm in Westfield, New Jersey.
Surya is Sanskrit for the heart of the Sun, the Central Spiritual Sun. The Gayatri Mantra is associated with Surya. Learn more about the Gayatri Mantra.
The Surya Theosophical Study Center is formally recognized by the Theosophical Society in America as a group of Theosophical Society members that meets regularly to study Theosophy and who may offer occasional public programs. The Theosophical Society is composed of individuals united by their approval of its objects, by their dedication to promoting brotherhood, and by their efforts to foster religious and racial understanding. Their bond of union is a common search and aspiration for truth. They hold that truth should be sought by study, by reflection, by service, and not imposed by authority as a dogma.
Mission of the Theosophical Society
The Theosophical Society in America:
- has a vision of wholeness that inspires a fellowship united in study, meditation, and service.
- encourages open-minded inquiry into world religions, philosophy, science, and the arts in order to understand the wisdom of the ages, respect the unity of all life, and help people explore spiritual self-transformation.
- holds that our every action, feeling, and thought affects all other beings and that each of us is capable of and responsible for contributing to the benefit of the whole.
Not only does the Society have a vision of union with one another, and a mission of exploration, but also an ethic of putting these high ideals into action.
Membership in the Theosophical Society is open to those who are in sympathy with its three objectives.
SURYA GROUP PURPOSE
To provide a place where like-minded people can share, discuss, pray for peace and grow in wisdom in an atmosphere of love, respect and fellowship, within the framework of Theosophical goals and principles. Also, in being together, to help raise spiritual consciousness in the world. Like-minded means we recognize each other as brothers and sisters on the spiritual path, even though we may come from different backgrounds and interpret things differently. Like-minded also means that we spend time and effort together and individually on the path, and that we see each other as mirrors of the Spirit, as each of us understands He/She/It.
Three Objectives of the Theosophical Society
The three declared Objects of the Theosophical Society are:
- To form a nucleus of the universal brotherhood of humanity, without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste, or color.
- To encourage the comparative study of religion, philosophy, and science.
- To investigate unexplained laws of nature and the powers latent in humanity.
For more information, inquires or directions
please contact Surya President/Secretary Joel Sunbear
phone: 732-396-1813
