1. What’s your name, where are you and how long have you been a member of the TS?
My name is Pietro Francesco Cascino, I’m from Milan and member of the TS since 1993.
2. How long have you been a member of your Section’s Board?
Since 2008
3. How did you first learn about Theosophy or come in contact with the Society?
I became interested in Theosophy when I came into contact with members of the STI (Italian Section) in 1978.
4. What does Theosophy mean to you?
Theosophy is for me a” philosophy of life” aimed at the search for “Truth”
5. This year, 2025, the Theosophical Society celebrates its 150th anniversary. What in your opinion is the biggest challenge the TS is facing and what is to be done in order to maintain relevance in the, the Society’s relevance in the years to come?
In my opinion the greatest challenge that the Theosophical Society faces in maintaining its relevance in the years to come, is knowing how to deal with the human mind driven by a rapidly evolving world, both socio- economically and technologically with consequent changes in human consciousness.
From the editor:
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