W. Q. Judge

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

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Ireland

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

Erin’s Isle has always been somewhat of a mystery. Its people are so different from the English just across the… Read More »Ireland

The Adepts and Modern Science

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

Modern science is a bugbear for many a good Theosophist, causing him to hide his real opinions for fear they… Read More »The Adepts and Modern Science

The Promulgation of Theosophy

Lecture/ by W. Q. Judge, July, 1892 [Posthumously Published]

Too much attention has been paid by several to the opinions of men in the world who have a reputation… Read More »The Promulgation of Theosophy

Spiritualism Old And New

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, September-October, 1892 [Serialized]

I. I am a spirit myself, but in some respects different from those spoken of at modern sèances. I have… Read More »Spiritualism Old And New

Kali Yuga and the Coming Race

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

(1) How many years are there in Kali Yuga? (2) Will the sixth sub-race begin very soon, that is, will… Read More »Kali Yuga and the Coming Race

[Review:] Through the Gates of Gold

Review/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, March, 1887

The most notable book for guidance in Mysticism which has appeared since Light on the Path was written has just… Read More »[Review:] Through the Gates of Gold

“Madame Blavatsky’s Income”

LTTE/ by W. Q. Judge, Chicago Evening Journal, June, 1889

Will you give place for a small act of justice? In your issue of June 15, Rev. David Swing has… Read More »“Madame Blavatsky’s Income”

Our Convictions

Article/Note(s)/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, September, 1893

TO THE PATH:—Please resolve a doubt. Are members of the T.S. required to become flabby in character upon entering the… Read More »Our Convictions

Organized Life of the Theosophical Society

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

THE SOCIETY ABSOLUTELY UNSECTARIAN, WITHOUT A CREED, AND OPEN TO PERSONS OF ALL FAITHS. ACCEPTANCE OF DOCTRINES LARGELY TAUGHT IN… Read More »Organized Life of the Theosophical Society

Psychometry

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Platonist, January, 1884

The name Psychometry has been given to a faculty which, it is claimed, inheres in about seven out of every… Read More »Psychometry

The Test of Theosophic Interest

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, January, 1889

The test of Theosophic interest is precisely the test of every other kind of interest,—What one will do to promote… Read More »The Test of Theosophic Interest

Plain Theosophical Traces

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

In the Key to Theosophy the author says that at the last quarter of each century there is always a… Read More »Plain Theosophical Traces

The Yoga of Self-Discipline

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Theosophical Forum, January, 1951 [Posthumously Published]

From a manuscript entitled “Aryan Philosophy, etc.,” in the handwriting of William Q. Judge, and preserved in the archives of… Read More »The Yoga of Self-Discipline

The So-Called Exposé of Madame Blavatsky

LTTE/ by W. Q. Judge, The Index, March, 1886

Editors of the Index: Will you give me a little space in your valuable paper for a few words regarding… Read More »The So-Called Exposé of Madame Blavatsky

Two Years on the Path

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

Twenty-four months ago this Magazine was started. It was then the second periodical devoted solely to the Theosophical Society’s aims,… Read More »Two Years on the Path

Shall We Teach Clairvoyance?

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

My attention has been arrested by the address delivered in the Adyar course by Dr. Daly and reported in the… Read More »Shall We Teach Clairvoyance?

Disappearance of Ascetics at Will

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

Article by Kali Prasanna Mukherji | Note by W.Q. Judge We often read of Yogis and Rishis disappearing on a… Read More »Disappearance of Ascetics at Will

“Peace with Honor” or “A Scientific Frontier”

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

The Path has never been a controversial magazine, and does not intend to be. But it cannot in justice to… Read More »“Peace with Honor” or “A Scientific Frontier”

A Chat with Correspondents

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

One illustration of the expansion of Theosophical interest through this country is found in the growth of business during the… Read More »A Chat with Correspondents

Stumbling Blocks in Words

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

A fellow student came to me the other day and asked, “What is the relation of ‘space’ to ‘sat’? Is… Read More »Stumbling Blocks in Words

Seven Steps Forward

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, April, 1892 [Incl. Follow-up(s)]

With this issue Path starts on the seventh year of life, and the seven past years have been full of… Read More »Seven Steps Forward

What the Masters have Said

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

In 1888, speaking of Col. Olcott, an article in this magazine quoted from letters from the Adepts sent to Mr.… Read More »What the Masters have Said

Three Great Ideas

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Irish Theosophist, February, 1895

Among many ideas brought forward through the theosophical movement there are three which should never be lost sight of. Not… Read More »Three Great Ideas

One of the Signs of the Cycle

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

The people of all nations now turn their eyes to America, and that name for them stands for the United… Read More »One of the Signs of the Cycle

No End and No Beginning

Interview/ with W. Q. Judge, The Baltimore American, November, 1890

A talk with Mr. Judge, one of the leaders of the New Religious Movement. Mr. William Q. Judge of New… Read More »No End and No Beginning

The Allegorical Umbrella

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

In the Buddhist stories there are numerous references to umbrellas. When Buddha is said to have granted to his disciples… Read More »The Allegorical Umbrella

Methods of Theosophical Work

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

In my experience with the Theosophical Society I have noticed a disposition on the part of some members to often… Read More »Methods of Theosophical Work

Two Spiritualistic Prophecies

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

In 1877 the Religio-Philosophical Journal had questions and answers published in its pages, giving spirit lore from “the independent voice,”… Read More »Two Spiritualistic Prophecies

An Astrological Question

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, Lucifer Magazine, September, 1888

Over the ambitious signature of “Magus” a correspondent asks in your July issue, “What is planetary influence and how does… Read More »An Astrological Question

Spiritualism

Article/Lecture/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, April, 1893

The subject of spiritualism brings us face to face with the history of the Theosophical Society and the true progress… Read More »Spiritualism

Universal Brotherhood and Admission of Members

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, July, 1894

Some confusion has at times arisen in the minds of Branch officers and members on the point of admitting persons… Read More »Universal Brotherhood and Admission of Members

The Oriental Department

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, February, 1891 [Incl. Follow-up(s)]

The year 1891 is to mark an era in the Theosophical Society. The General Secretary desires to announce that with… Read More »The Oriental Department

The Work Since May

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

This month ends the year and gives us, for examination and review, seven months of experience in theosophical work. Last… Read More »The Work Since May

Madame Blavatsky in India

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Arena, March, 1892

There are three reasons when I reply to Moncure D. Conway’s article in the October ARENA, entitled “Madame Blavatsky at… Read More »Madame Blavatsky in India

What Theosophy Is

Article/Lecture/ by W. Q. Judge, San Francisco Chronicle, September, 1891

William Q. Judge of New York told an audience of several hundred ladies and gentlemen in Odd Fellows’ Hall last… Read More »What Theosophy Is

On Karma

Lecture/ by W. Q. Judge, Theosophical Siftings, July, 1891

Ladies and Gentlemen:—All men and women, I take it, are in the pursuit of happiness. If they do not find… Read More »On Karma

The T.S. and its Basis

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Austral Theosophist, June, 1894

As one of those who helped to form the Theosophical Society, I may claim to speak with personal knowledge of… Read More »The T.S. and its Basis

Environment

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, February, 1887

To the Western mind the doctrines of Karma and Reincarnation contain difficulties which while they seem imaginary to the Eastern… Read More »Environment

Which is Vague, Theosophy or Science?

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

It is commonly charged against the exponents of Theosophy that they deal in vague generalities only. A lecture is given… Read More »Which is Vague, Theosophy or Science?

The Synthesis of Occult Science

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, November, 1891; February-March & May, 1892 [Serialized]

[I.] The impassable gulf between mind and matter discovered by modern science is a logical result of the present methods… Read More »The Synthesis of Occult Science

Hypnotism

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

[Note:] This article was originally written for the N.Y. World, at request. What is the hypnotic force or influence? What… Read More »Hypnotism

Of Funds and Property

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

It was thought by some at one time in the history of the Theosophical Society that a society fund was… Read More »Of Funds and Property

The Prayag Letter

Letter(s)/ by W. Q. Judge, Lucifer Magazine, July, 1895

[Note: for background, see “A Mahatma’s Message to Some Brahmans.”] Mr. Judge challenged me to give my opinion on this… Read More »The Prayag Letter

Cities Under Cities

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

The theory that the remains of ancient cities exist under those of the present is not a new one. Dr.… Read More »Cities Under Cities

To Theosophists Willing to Work

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

For some 18 months past, private zeal has carried out a system by which a single copy of one of… Read More »To Theosophists Willing to Work

Reflections

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, February, 1889

When I am annoyed by an ungovernable animal, I am reminded that the brutes would not oppose man if man… Read More »Reflections

Of Studying Theosophy

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

It is often asked: How should I or my friend study theosophy? In beginning this study a series of “don’ts”… Read More »Of Studying Theosophy

Comets

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

The probable genesis, the constitution, the movements, and the functions of comets have engaged the greatest attention of astronomers. They… Read More »Comets

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