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

“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”

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[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

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

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

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”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Persian Student’s Doctrine

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

Before the flashing diamond in the mysterious mountain behind the Temple began to lose its brilliance, many foreigners had visited… Read More »The Persian Student’s Doctrine

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Before American Spiritualism

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

So many persons have come to suppose that Spiritualism took its rise through the rappings at Rochester under the mediumship… Read More »Before American Spiritualism

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

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

India’s Wonder-Workers

Interview/ with W. Q. Judge, The Stockton Mail, October, 1891

“The term fakir is not properly applied when used to designate the Brahman wonder-worker,” remarked William Q. Judge, the great… Read More »India’s Wonder-Workers

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 Theosophical Society

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

The death of H. P. Blavatsky should have the effect on the Society of making the work go on with… Read More »The Theosophical Society

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

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

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

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

Things Common to Christianity and Theosophy

Lecture/ by W. Q. Judge, Booklet, 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

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