Spiritualism
The subject of spiritualism brings us face to face with the history of the Theosophical Society and the true progress… Read More »Spiritualism
W. Q. Judge
Theosophist, author. Co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Biography: W. Q. Judge
To Theosophists Willing to Work
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
“Reply to the Attack on Madame Blavatsky”
EDITOR OF GOLDEN GATE: In view of the Coues-Collins attack upon Theosophy and Mme. Blavatsky, I wish to say: I… Read More »“Reply to the Attack on Madame Blavatsky”
Universal Brotherhood and Admission of Members
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 Self is the Friend of Self and also its Enemy”
This sentence in the Bhagavad Gita has been often passed over as being either meaningless or mysterious; on one hand… Read More »“The Self is the Friend of Self and also its Enemy”
Upanishads on Re-Birth
Hence one whose fire is burned out is reborn through the tendencies in mind; according to his thoughts he enters… Read More »Upanishads on Re-Birth
“Yours till Death and After, H.P.B.”
Such has been the manner in which our beloved teacher and friend always concluded her letters to me. And now,… Read More »“Yours till Death and After, H.P.B.”
On Karma
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 Esoteric She
A woman who, for one reason or another, has kept the world—first her little child world and afterward two hemispheres—talking… Read More »The Esoteric She
The Red Rajputs
Brother Charles Johnston, F.T.S., formerly of the Dublin Lodge in Ireland, is a member of the Royal Academy of Science… Read More »The Red Rajputs
Authority
We have received the following from California: In the July Path is an article entitled—”Shall We Know Our Friends in… Read More »Authority
How to Square the Teachings
Place has been given to Mr. Sinnett’s admirably written article “Esoteric Teaching” 1 for two good reasons: first, because he… Read More »How to Square the Teachings
Two Spiritualistic Prophecies
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
The T.S. and its Basis
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
Of Studying Theosophy
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
Devachan
A correspondent writes to say that there seems to be some confusion or contradiction in theosophical literature and among theosophical… Read More »Devachan
An Allegory
Walking within the garden of his heart, the pupil suddenly came upon the Master, and was glad, for he had… Read More »An Allegory
Give Us One Fact
Since last I wrote for The Path, the most distinct call I have heard from many students in The West… Read More »Give Us One Fact
A Mahatma’s Message to Some Brahmans
A copy of the letter hereunder printed was sent me in 1893 by the Brahman gentleman mentioned therein, whose full… Read More »A Mahatma’s Message to Some Brahmans
Tract Mailing Scheme
Into the T.M.S. the General Secretary has now incorporated the operations of that invaluable “Press Scheme,” devised and carried an… Read More »Tract Mailing Scheme
Things Common to Christianity and Theosophy
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
Theosophy—Its Claims, Doctrines, and Progress
When the Theosophical Society was started by the erstwhile famous Madam Blavatsky, in 1875, the now famous orator, Mrs. Annie… Read More »Theosophy—Its Claims, Doctrines, and Progress
Universal Brotherhood a Fact in Nature
I have been requested to speak on the subject of Universal Brotherhood as a fact in nature; not as a… Read More »Universal Brotherhood a Fact in Nature
The New “Department of Branch Work”
[Serialized: June & Aug., 1890] [June, 1890] The following circular addressed to Branches will explain itself. It is proper, however,… Read More »The New “Department of Branch Work”
How the Society is Run
A few facts may be useful to stimulate and interest by way of chronicle. The Theosophical Society entered on its… Read More »How the Society is Run
Vast Works of the Past
The objection is often urged against Theosophical theories that they were produced by Eastern nations, and if we are to… Read More »Vast Works of the Past
Comets
The probable genesis, the constitution, the movements, and the functions of comets have engaged the greatest attention of astronomers. They… Read More »Comets
The Tract-Mailing Scheme
The General Secretary heartily thanks those Brethren who have responded to the call “To Theosophists Willing to Work,” and congratulates… Read More »The Tract-Mailing Scheme
India: A Trumpet Call at a Crisis
From the facts that I am now the General Secretary of the American Section of the T. S. and its… Read More »India: A Trumpet Call at a Crisis
A Curious Tale
Some years ago I ran down to the Lakes of Killarney, but not for the purpose merely of seeing them… Read More »A Curious Tale
Spiritualism
Last month we gave two prophecies from the “spirit” Jim L Nolan as reported some years ago by the Religio-Philosophical… Read More »Spiritualism
European Convention: Chairman’s Closing Address
BROTHERS AND SISTERS, I am deeply grateful for your fraternal and hearty welcome; I know that it is sincere. Every… Read More »European Convention: Chairman’s Closing Address
Argument for Reincarnation
It has been suggested to The Path that theosophists jot down as they occur any arguments hit upon to support… Read More »Argument for Reincarnation
Christian Fathers on Reincarnation
Our brother George R. S. Mead, the General Secretary of the European Section T.S., has held that whether or not… Read More »Christian Fathers on Reincarnation
Theosophy and Capital Punishment
From ignorance of the truth about man’s real nature and faculties and their action and condition after bodily death, a… Read More »Theosophy and Capital Punishment
Will Masters’ Help Be Withdrawn in 1898 until 1975?
The theory is widely known among the members of the Society that at the close of each century a spiritual… Read More »Will Masters’ Help Be Withdrawn in 1898 until 1975?
Cycles
In advancing these few observations upon the doctrine of cycles, no claim to an exhaustive study of the matter is… Read More »Cycles
Dogmatism in Theosophy
The Theosophical Society was founded to destroy dogmatism. This is one of the meanings of its first object—Universal Brotherhood. And… Read More »Dogmatism in Theosophy
The Enquirer
[Jun 15, 1891] Query—Is it well to talk about Occultism to the ordinary enquirer into Theosophy? W.Q.J.—It is better not… Read More »The Enquirer
Pronunciation of Sanskrit & The Sanskrit Language
[Note: the following are two parts published in June and July, 1886] [June, 1886] Dear Brother: Is there any dictionary… Read More »Pronunciation of Sanskrit & The Sanskrit Language