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
W. Q. Judge
Theosophist, author. Co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Biography: W. Q. Judge
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
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
Disappearance of Ascetics at Will
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
What Our Society Needs Most
The first object of our Society is the formation of a nucleus of a Universal Brotherhood. This is a practical… Read More »What Our Society Needs Most
Devachan
A correspondent writes to say that there seems to be some confusion or contradiction in theosophical literature and among theosophical… Read More »Devachan
Would Universal Language Aid Universal Brotherhood?
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?
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
Convention of the European Section
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
The League of Theosophical Workers
The “LEAGUE OF THEOSOPHICAL WORKERS” has been formed in accordance with the report of the committee appointed at the last… Read More »The League of Theosophical Workers
Seven Years Gone
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 Prayag Letter
[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
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
Seven Steps Forward
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
A Chat with Correspondents
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
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
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
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 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”
[Theosophical Doctrine]
MR. CHAIRMAN; brothers and sisters; men and women; members of the Parliament of Religions: The Theosophical Society has been presenting… Read More »[Theosophical Doctrine]
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
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
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
The Yoga of Self-Discipline
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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 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
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
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