Theme:
The Three Great Truths:
A study of "Light on the Path"
and "The Idyll of the White Lotus"
Inspired by the teachings of an Adept Teacher
Guest presenters:
Wendy Dixon, Simon O'Rourke, Jarrod Ryder and Dara Tatray
Wednesday 22 to Monday 27 April 2026 inclusive,
for MEMBERS ONLY at Springbrook Retreat Centre QLD
Invitation
Join us for the School of Theosophy 2026, where participants will delve into the enduring legacy of Mabel Collins’ works, Light on the Path and The Idyll of the White Lotus, both published in 1884, and attributed to an Adept source. These influential texts have engaged the profound interest of Theosophists and the spiritually-minded for over 140 years. They are interconnected by "The Three Great Truths", which together sound a higher spiritual note meant to inspire and draw out the divine life which resonates within all.
Afternoon Sessions: The afternoon classes will be spent on interactive discussions and further examination of the concepts introduced in these sacred texts of the modern era.
Cost: $750 per person - this includes accommodation, meals, tuition and transit to and from the Gold Coast Airport or Robina Station.
Priority will be given to TS members who have not attended previous Schools.
Enquiries: Leo Ta.
Email to apply: [email protected]
Registration Form: NOTE THAT THE REGISTRATION FORM WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON
(You may have to check your downloads ↓ folder for the pdf form)
About the Presenters
Wendy Dixon Simon O'Rourke Jarrod Ryder Dara Tatray
Wendy Dixon
Wendy Dixon has been a member of the Theosophical Society for over 54 years, attending the youth group for at least 4 years prior to joining the Theosophical Society at the age of 16 - a birthday present from her parents. The works of Blavatsky, Hodson, Krishnamurti, Leadbeater, Taimni, Besant and the Dalai Lama are the cornerstones of her ever-continuing studies. Prior to becoming a National Lecturer for the Theosophical Society, Wendy had a successful career as an international soprano soloist and as a tertiary academic lecturer. She now holds the position of Administrative Assistant at the Australian Section of the Theosophical Society.
Simon O'Rourke
Simon O’Rourke presently holds the position of Education Coordinator for the Theosophical Society in Australia and was recently appointed Editor of Theosophy in Australia magazine. He is an active member of the National Executive Committee. Previously, he served as a National Lecturer for more than a decade. For more than 20 years, he contributed to the Blavatsky Lodge Committee, including roles as President, Treasurer and Lodge Manager. He coordinated the Blue Mountains group, and simultaneously supported the Gosford group coordinator, for several years. Simon has delivered numerous lectures and study courses nationally and internationally on subjects such as The Secret Doctrine, Mahatma Letters, Bhagavad Gita, Karma, and Mythology. Additionally, for three years, he promoted Theosophy through his weekly radio program, PhilosophyTheosophy, broadcast on a Sydney community radio station.
Jarrod Ryder
Jarrod Ryder is the current Vice President for Brisbane Lodge. He joined the society in 2018 and has a background in formal religious study at tertiary level with a Bachelor of Theology degree, which aids him when facilitating the Gupta Vidya study group in Brisbane. Jarrod has also been appointed as the Australian representative of the Maitreya Academy chaired by Professor James Tepfer from California studying Aquarian, Sangam and Sacred Texts to disseminate theosophical teaching to a wider audience. He has lectured on topics from the spiritual lessons of traditional Japanese Martial Arts practice to Yoga, history and the Ancient Wisdom. Jarrod runs a financial brokerage when not busy raising four teenage children with his wife Sarah and somehow finds the time to teach traditional Japanese Martial Arts.
Dara Tatray
Dara Tatray is the President of the Adelaide Theosophical Society. Previously, she worked at the national headquarters of the TS in Australia in various capacities - National President, National Secretary, Editor of Theosophy in Australia, and national lecturer. A frequent visitor to the international headquarters at Adyar, Dara was the Superintendent of Leadbeater Chambers for 18 months in the 1980s. She holds a PhD in the History and Philosophy of Science (UNSW 2006) and has a long-standing love of Advaita Vedānta and the perennial philosophy, especially through the works of Ramana Maharshi, Jiddu Krishnamurti, Patañjali, and Helena Blavatsky.
