[Review:] Absolute Monism
Absolute Monism; or, Mind is Matter and Matter is Mind. By Sundaram Iyer, F.T.S. Madras, 1887. Under the above title… Read More »[Review:] Absolute Monism
H. P. Blavatsky
Occultist, Author, Chela, Co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Bio: H. P. Blavatsky.
[On the Śraddha ritual]
Article selections by Andrew T. Sibbald | Notes by H.P.B. Śrāddha1 1. Śrāddha” is a Brahmanical rite, of which there are… Read More »[On the Śraddha ritual]
[On Sources for Initial Study of Theosophy]
To the Editors of Lucifer. As a very new member of the Theosophical Society I have jotted down a few… Read More »[On Sources for Initial Study of Theosophy]
[Review:] Woman: Her Glory, Her Shame, and Her God
[Review of Volume 1] The title of the above work is scarcely suggestive of Anti-Christian polemics, despite the fact that… Read More »[Review:] Woman: Her Glory, Her Shame, and Her God
[Review:] Traité Élémentaire de Science Occulte
Traité Élémentaire de Science Occulte [Elementary Treatise of Occult Science], par Papus [Gérard Encausse]. Published by Georges Carré, 58, Rue… Read More »[Review:] Traité Élémentaire de Science Occulte
[Notes on Hylo-Idealism]
Article selections from “Ultimate Philosophy” by Herbert L. Courtney | Notes by H.P.B. Ultimate Philsophy1 1. The “last,” however, are not… Read More »[Notes on Hylo-Idealism]
“God Speaks for Law and Order.”
The readers of the curious article which follows are requested to remember that the writers of signed papers in Lucifer,… Read More »“God Speaks for Law and Order.”
[Review:] The Secular Review on “The Origin of Evil”
In the Secular Review for November 26th, Mr. Beatty makes an attack upon a former article in Lucifer, entitled “The… Read More »[Review:] The Secular Review on “The Origin of Evil”
[Review:] The Gnostics and Their Remains
THE GNOSTICS AND THEIR REMAINS, ANCIENT AND MEDIÆVAL. By C. W. King, M.A. Second Edition. David Nutt, 270 Strand, London,… Read More »[Review:] The Gnostics and Their Remains
[Review:] L’Aurore
L’Aurore for October contains an article on the so-called “Star of Bethlehem,” which repeats the assurance that the world is… Read More »[Review:] L’Aurore
“To the Readers of ‘Lucifer.’”
Our magazine is only four numbers old, and already its young life is full of cares and trouble. This is… Read More »“To the Readers of ‘Lucifer.’”
Modern Idealism, Worse than Materialism
That which is herein presented will be, as a matter of course, Dead Sea fruit to blind materialism; withal it… Read More »Modern Idealism, Worse than Materialism
Re: The Brain Theorem Of The Universe
Letter to the Editor by Robert Lewins | Notes by H.P.B. Kindly permit me to direct attention to the Adversary’s… Read More »Re: The Brain Theorem Of The Universe
H. P. Blavatsky to the Fifth Annual American Convention
To the Boston Convention, T.S., 1891 For the third time since my return to Europe in 1885, I am able… Read More »H. P. Blavatsky to the Fifth Annual American Convention
Is There No Hope?
LTTE by David Crichton | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. I think, after reading the conditions necessary for Occult study given… Read More »Is There No Hope?
A Puzzle in “Esoteric Buddhism”
Letter to the Editors | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. To the Editor of Lucifer. Since the two Editors repeatedly assert… Read More »A Puzzle in “Esoteric Buddhism”
[On the Book of Genesis, Evolution, & Elements]
Article selections from “The Tide of Life,” by Charles Johnston | Notes by H.P.B. [The book of Genesis] splits off… Read More »[On the Book of Genesis, Evolution, & Elements]
[On Anima or Vitality & “I am Brahman”]
Article Selections | Notes by H.P.B. We may hence alone assume that no second subsance is intelligible or logically thinkable,… Read More »[On Anima or Vitality & “I am Brahman”]
[Review:] Visions
In his Introduction to this little pamphlet, “M. A. Oxon.” strikes the key-note of his Visions. They are “teaching” or… Read More »[Review:] Visions
[On Jephthah’s Sacrifice]
Article selections by Rev. T. G. Headley. | Notes by H.P.B. . . . Jephthah is mockingly told that he… Read More »[On Jephthah’s Sacrifice]
What of Phenomena?
To the Editors of Lucifer: I avail myself of your invitation to correspondents, in order to ask a question. “How… Read More »What of Phenomena?
[On Aanru, Amrita and the Jiva]
Article selections by A.J.C. | Notes by H.P.B. . . . I (Âtman) have crossed the sea—I have reached the… Read More »[On Aanru, Amrita and the Jiva]
[On “Blood”]
Review Article selection by Gerald Massey | Notes by H.P.B. Dr. Trumbull claims the Egyptians as witnesses to the truth… Read More »[On “Blood”]
[On Non-Separateness, Universal Ego, etc.]
Article selections by G. M. McC | Notes by H.P.B. . . . The Hylo-Ideal Thesis is this Ideal Concord,… Read More »[On Non-Separateness, Universal Ego, etc.]
Chinese Shadows
Vicars of the Anglican Church here are at loggerheads with their own Bishops. And on what a subject, if you… Read More »Chinese Shadows
[On Truth and the Absolute]
Article Selections | Notes by H.P.B. Absolute Truth is self-evident.1 It is recognized by all who are in possession of… Read More »[On Truth and the Absolute]
Hylo-Idealism verses “Lucifer” and the “Adversary”
Under the head of Correspondence in the present number, two remarkable letters are published. (See Text.) Both come from fervent… Read More »Hylo-Idealism verses “Lucifer” and the “Adversary”
[Review:] Lays of Romance and Chivalry
“LAYS OF ROMANCE AND CHIVALRY,” by Mr. W. Stewart Ross. (Stewart and Co., Farringdon Street.) In this neat little volume… Read More »[Review:] Lays of Romance and Chivalry
Psychology—The Science of the Soul
Ethics and law are, so far, only in the phases where there are as yet no theories, and barely systems,… Read More »Psychology—The Science of the Soul
The Substantial Nature of Magnetism
Materialists who arraign the Occultists and Theosophists for believing that every Force (so called) in Nature has at its origin… Read More »The Substantial Nature of Magnetism
1888
People usually wish that their friends shall have a happy new year, and sometimes “prosperous” is added to “happy.” It… Read More »1888
[On Materialistic Views]
Article selections by William Oxley | Notes by H.P.B. . . . It will be new to many of your… Read More »[On Materialistic Views]
[On Kama-rupas and Kama-loka]
Correspondence question by “N.D.” | Reply by H.P.B. “As the Editors of Lucifer kindly invite questions concerning Theosophy and kindred… Read More »[On Kama-rupas and Kama-loka]
From the Note Book of an Unpopular Philosopher (2)
Scientific Notes De Profundis! [out of the depths] The world of science has just sustained a heavy loss, an irreparable… Read More »From the Note Book of an Unpopular Philosopher (2)
[On Knowledge of Post-Mortem States]
A lady writes from America: In the fourth number of Lucifer on page 328 are the words: “Enough has been… Read More »[On Knowledge of Post-Mortem States]
[Notes on “Buddhist Doctrine of the Western Heaven”]
Article selections by Rev. Joseph Edkins | Notes by H.P.B. On the interest attaching to the hope of a future… Read More »[Notes on “Buddhist Doctrine of the Western Heaven”]
Occultism Versus the Occult Arts
“I oft have heard, but ne’er believed till now,There are, who can by potent spellsBend to their crooked purpose Nature’s… Read More »Occultism Versus the Occult Arts
H. P. Blavatsky to the Fifth Annual American Convention, Re: W. Q. Judge
THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY: EUROPEAN SECTION 19, Avenue Road,Regent’s Park,London, N.W. 15:4:1891 To the 5th Convention of the American Section of the… Read More »H. P. Blavatsky to the Fifth Annual American Convention, Re: W. Q. Judge
[On Light, Heat, and Electricity]
[The following statement is made in a review of Charles W. Heckethorn’s Roses and Thorns; whether the whole review was penned… Read More »[On Light, Heat, and Electricity]
Who are the Eurasians?
LTTE by G. Ouseley | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. As you expressly invite correspondence with regard to subjects connected with… Read More »Who are the Eurasians?