W. Q. Judge

Theosophist, author. Co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Biography: W. Q. Judge

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Is Poverty Bad Karma?

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, July, 1891

The question of what is good Karma and what bad has been usually considered by theosophists from a very worldly… Read More »Is Poverty Bad Karma?

Cautions in Paragraphs

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, July, 1893

Do not make statements that tend to mix up the Theosophical Society with any religious belief, political theory, or social… Read More »Cautions in Paragraphs

Theosophical Don’ts

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, December, 1894

The following suggestions arise from experience and are due to facts in the Theosophical world. Don’t speak or write as… Read More »Theosophical Don’ts

Claiming to be Jesus

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, November, 1895

In one of the letters written by the Master K.H. and printed by Mr. Sinnett it is said the world… Read More »Claiming to be Jesus

The Wandering Eye

Story/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, May, 1889

This is not a tale in which I fable a mythical and impossible monster such as the Head of Rahu,… Read More »The Wandering Eye

Evolution

Article/Q & A/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, July, 1892

A correspondent of PATH says: I am unable to get a comprehensive view of evolution theosophically. Does a “round” mean… Read More »Evolution

How Should We Treat Others

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, February, 1896

The subject relates to our conduct toward and treatment of our fellows, including in that term all people with whom… Read More »How Should We Treat Others

Impossibilities Demanded

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, September, 1892

Many impossibilities have been at all times demanded by members of the Society from those who have by the misfortunes… Read More »Impossibilities Demanded

Hypnotism—Mesmerism

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, May, 1890

The encyclopaedias are not yet out of print which have classed mesmerism among the foolish superstitions of the ignorant played… Read More »Hypnotism—Mesmerism

An American Experiment

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, Omaha Daily Bee, March, 1891

As I write these words there lies before me an old book written by Jacob Boehme, a German shoemaker who… Read More »An American Experiment

India a Storehouse for Us

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, February, 1891

Hindustan has been called the land of mystery by many writers. For years it has been to the English a… Read More »India a Storehouse for Us

On “The Judge Case,” Vice-Presidency and Autonomy

Editorial/Letter(s)/LTTE/Note(s)/ by W. Q. Judge with H. S. Olcott, , The Irish Theosophist, The Pacific Theosophist, The Path, The Vahan, Various Sources, March, 1894 to August, 1895 [Compilation]

[Note: The following collection includes various writings on “The Judge Case,” the Vice-Presidency and the Resolution of Autonomy of “The… Read More »On “The Judge Case,” Vice-Presidency and Autonomy

Hypocrisy or Ignorance

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, December, 1891

There are some members of the Theosophical Society who expose themselves to the charges of indulging in hypocrisy or being… Read More »Hypocrisy or Ignorance

“Blavatskianism” In and Out of Season

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, Lucifer Magazine, December, 1893

THEOSOPHISTS! let us consult together. Let us survey the army, the field of battle, and the fighters. Let us examine… Read More »“Blavatskianism” In and Out of Season

A Commentary on the Gayatri

Article/Commentary/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, January, 1893

Unveil, O Thou who givest sustenance to the Universe, from whom all proceed, to whom all must return, that face… Read More »A Commentary on the Gayatri

Change of Name

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, March, 1896

Commencing with the next, April, number, the PATH, which has been published for ten years under that name, will drop… Read More »Change of Name

The Magic Screen of Time

Story/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, April, 1889

An old Hindu saying thus runs: “He who knows that into which Time is resolved, knows all.” Time, in the… Read More »The Magic Screen of Time

Karma in the Desatir

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, October, 1891

The Desatir is a collection of the writings of the different Persian Prophets, one of whom was Zoroaster. The last… Read More »Karma in the Desatir

Remembering the Experiences of the Ego

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, June, 1890

To many it seems puzzling that we do not remember the experiences of the Higher Self in sleep. But as… Read More »Remembering the Experiences of the Ego

The Truth about East and West

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, April, 1895

Mrs. Besant and others have joined together to try and show that I am attempting to create discord in the… Read More »The Truth about East and West

A Circulating Library

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, June, 1889

A theosophical circulating Library has been established at the General Secretary’s office in New York, Room 47, 21 Park Row.… Read More »A Circulating Library

Closed or Open Lodges

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, May, 1890

The Theosophical Society has never prohibited Private Branches. If five Members-at-large can exist separately, they can exist together; for they… Read More »Closed or Open Lodges

India and Her Theosophists

Article/ by W. Q. Judge with H. S. Olcott, , The Theosophist, September, 1893

The publication of the following article was inadvertently delayed.—H.S. Olcott. I am moved to say a word, not by way… Read More »India and Her Theosophists

Why Races Die Out

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, October, 1891

In our own times we have instances of the disappearance of races, and very often it is attributed to the… Read More »Why Races Die Out

Imagination and Occult Phenomena

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, December, 1892

The faculty of imagination has been reduced to a very low level by modern western theorisers upon mental philosophy. It… Read More »Imagination and Occult Phenomena

Of “Metaphysical Healing”

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, January, 1892

The time for temporizing or for silence in respect to what are severally styled “Mind Cure,” “Mental Science,” “Christian Science,”… Read More »Of “Metaphysical Healing”

Libel by Dr. Coues and the “N. Y. Sun”

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, August, 1890

In the New York Sun of Sunday, July 20th, appeared an article by Dr. Elliott Coues of Washington, D.C., purporting… Read More »Libel by Dr. Coues and the “N. Y. Sun”

If Methuselah Existed, Why So Short Our Lives?

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, May, 1891

At a Theosophical Society meeting the other day, it was stated that in the early races, say the second and… Read More »If Methuselah Existed, Why So Short Our Lives?

The Stream of Thought and Queries

Article/Q & A/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, August-September, 1889 [Serialized]

I. I have watched the stream of thought, the battalions of questions pouring along the channels that reach out from… Read More »The Stream of Thought and Queries

Evolution

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, August, 1890

I. The word “evolution” is the best word from a theosophical standpoint to use in treating of the genesis of… Read More »Evolution

Where the Rishis Were

Story/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, January, 1891

The rishis were the sacred Bards, the Saints, the great Adepts known to the Hindus, who gave great spiritual impulses… Read More »Where the Rishis Were

Things Common to Christianity and Theosophy

Lecture/ by W. Q. Judge, Booklet/Pamphlet, January, 1894

That the Theosophical Society is not opposed to Christianity in either its dogmatic or pure form is easily demonstrated. Our… Read More »Things Common to Christianity and Theosophy

“The Gates of Gold”

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, May, 1888

When the strong man has crossed the threshold he speaks no more to those at the other (this) side. And… Read More »“The Gates of Gold”

Communications from “Spirits”

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, October, 1894

The complexity of this subject makes treatment of it difficult. So little is known, and challenge of power to know… Read More »Communications from “Spirits”

Theosophy in the Christian Bible

Lecture/ by W. Q. Judge, Theosophical Congress, September, 1893

I have been asked to say a few more words on the subject of Theosophy in the Christian Bible; that… Read More »Theosophy in the Christian Bible

Convention of the European Section

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, Lucifer Magazine, August, 1892

The Second Annual Convention of the European Section of the Theosophical Society was a most successful affair, and from beginning… Read More »Convention of the European Section

Wrong Popular Notions

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, November, 1894

“What are your proofs?” is often asked of the Theosophical student who believes in reincarnation and Karma, who holds to… Read More »Wrong Popular Notions

The Third Year

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, April, 1888

This magazine begins its third year with the present number. While we are not sectarian, we acknowledge having a definite… Read More »The Third Year

Would Universal Language Aid Universal Brotherhood?

Note(s)/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, October, 1894

Article by S. Kademal | Note by W. Q. Judge One language for all men would greatly help their progress… Read More »Would Universal Language Aid Universal Brotherhood?

End of Our Third Year

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, March, 1889

With this number the third year of The Path’s existence comes to an end. The only definite rule we made… Read More »End of Our Third Year

Are We Deserted?

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, August, 1891

Following on the departure of H.P.B. from the scene of action, some weak voices in the Society have asked, “Have… Read More »Are We Deserted?

Seven Years Gone

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, March, 1893

The Path was started in April, 1886, and with this month completes the first seven years of its life. Many… Read More »Seven Years Gone

Why Yoga Practice is Dangerous

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, March, 1891

A good deal has been said in Theosophical literature about the danger of pursuing Yoga practice, such as regulating the… Read More »Why Yoga Practice is Dangerous

Replanting Diseases for Future Use

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, October, 1892

The ills I wish to speak of now are those of the body. Our moral nature will be purified and… Read More »Replanting Diseases for Future Use

Friends or Enemies in the Future

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, January, 1893

The fundamental doctrines of Theosophy are of no value unless they are applied to daily life. To the extent to… Read More »Friends or Enemies in the Future

The Path’s Fifth Year

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, April, 1890

Our Magazine has turned the last corner of the square and now enters up an it’s fifth year. Whether it… Read More »The Path’s Fifth Year

Reincarnation in Judaism and the Bible

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, February, 1894

The lost chord of Christianity is the doctrine of Reincarnation. It was beyond doubt taught in the early days of… Read More »Reincarnation in Judaism and the Bible

Questions and Answers

Q & A/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, November, 1895

[Note: these were serialized from Nov., 1895 to Mar., 1896] M.—I read in the New York Sun in October an… Read More »Questions and Answers

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