Introduction to Proclus, On the Theology of Plato
I rejoice in the opportunity which is afforded me of presenting the truly philosophic reader, in the present work, with… Read More »Introduction to Proclus, On the Theology of Plato
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Articles from various theosophical authors.
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
Indicative Words for the Future
“You are to hand on this teaching of mine; yet never to those who lack fervent aspiration, who love not,… Read More »Indicative Words for the Future
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 Sankhya Philosophy
Part I There are six great systems of philosophical thought, all native to the soil of India, which are accounted… Read More »The Sankhya Philosophy
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
India and Her Theosophists
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
Old Philosophers and Modern Critics
In one of the oldest philosophies and religious systems of prehistoric times, we read that at the end of a… Read More »Old Philosophers and Modern Critics
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
Real Memory
The general idea with regard to memory is that it depends entirely on the orderly functioning of the physical brain,… Read More »Real Memory
Louis Claude de Saint-Martin
The little town of Amboise in Touraine is redolent with memories. There, in the fourth century, Saint Martin, patron of… Read More »Louis Claude de Saint-Martin
Creation, Evolution and Emanation
When looking around at the world in which Man finds himself, the silent query of his awakened consciousness is: How… Read More »Creation, Evolution and Emanation
Delusions of Clairvoyance
Some years ago it was proposed that psychometry should be used in detecting crime and for the exposing of motive… Read More »Delusions of Clairvoyance
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 Theosophical Society
When we were in search of a suitable theme for the lecture on the occasion of our Convention, a good… Read More »The Theosophical Society
Rotation—Individual Evolution
The paper on “The Higher Life,”1 and the remarks which it has called forth, have led me to further reflections… Read More »Rotation—Individual Evolution
Turn the Other Cheek
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they… Read More »Turn the Other Cheek
Neptune and the Titius-Bode Law
One of the primary empirical evidences, in my view, of the scientific accuracy of the theosophical teachings related by HPB… Read More »Neptune and the Titius-Bode Law
What is Truth?
“Truth is the Voice of Nature and of Time— Truth is the startling monitor within us— Naught is without it,… Read More »What is Truth?
The Pythagorean Science of Numbers
It was an auspicious day for the student at Crotona when Pythagoras received him into his own dwelling and welcomed… Read More »The Pythagorean Science of Numbers
Kabbalah Unveiled: Introduction
1. The first questions which the non-qabalistical reader will probably ask are: What is the Qabalah? Who was its author?… Read More »Kabbalah Unveiled: Introduction
Philological and Archæological “Difficulties”
7. Buddha’s birth is placed (on p. 141) in the year 643 B.C.. Is this date given by the Adepts as… Read More »Philological and Archæological “Difficulties”
Lines From Lower Levels
Many will turn from this heading. Whether they really live upon the upper levels or only imagine such to be… Read More »Lines From Lower Levels
Cagliostro
For 150 years Alessandro Cagliostro has been defamed as the arch-impostor of the eighteenth century. Why? Because it is claimed… Read More »Cagliostro
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
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
Devachan: Western Stricture and Eastern Version
[The following contains a “Memorandum” sent to A. P. Sinnett, and three replies to that “Memorandum.” H.P.B. mentions that these… Read More »Devachan: Western Stricture and Eastern Version
Nagarjuna
Often viewed as the greatest or most important philosopher of the Buddhists, 1 Nāgārjuna plays a central role in the… Read More »Nagarjuna
True Morality
True morality is not a thing of words or phrases or modes of action of any kind, nor is its… Read More »True Morality
The Druzes of Mount Lebanon
The tenth century is an important milestone in the history of Europe, as it marked the end of the first… Read More »The Druzes of Mount Lebanon
[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]
The First Step
In the ocean of worldly life man strives for happiness. His knowledge and experience of the past years of the… Read More »The First Step
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
About the Mineral Monad
5. Is the expression “a mineral monad” authorized by the Adepts? If so, what relation does the monad bear to… Read More »About the Mineral Monad
Theosophy and the Avesta
It is now nearly four years that the Theosophical Society has established itself amongst us. During this short period a… Read More »Theosophy and the Avesta
The Dramatic Element in the Upanishads
A good many readers make the acquaintance of the Upanishads in the two volumes which Prof. Max Müller contributed to… Read More »The Dramatic Element in the Upanishads
“The Philosophy of Spirit”
[Note: the following addresses the book “The Philosophy of Spirit,” by William Oxley.] The book bearing the above title, and professing… Read More »“The Philosophy of Spirit”
Old China and New
After the passing of Chwang Tzu, Theosophy began to disappear from China. Its passage through corruption, superstition, to wrong practices… Read More »Old China and New
Occult Study
(The following Paper was read lately by a Theosophist and “Lay Chela” in London to an audience consisting chiefly, but… Read More »Occult Study
Living Messengers Called Words
“When, O Lord of the Word, the Wise established Name-giving, the first principle of language, Their inmost essence, pristine and… Read More »Living Messengers Called Words
Yoga: The Science of the Soul
I. Samatvamyoga ucha ate. (Equal–mindedness is called Yoga.)—Bhagavad-Gita. Tadviddhi pranipatena pariprashnena sivaya upadekshyanti te jnanam janinastattvad arshinah. (Seek to know… Read More »Yoga: The Science of the Soul
Reticence of Mahatmas and Evolution of the Individual
Members of the Theosophical Society and the general public have alike manifested a wide divergence of opinion both as regards… Read More »Reticence of Mahatmas and Evolution of the Individual
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?
On the Theology of Plato, a Seventh Book
Chapter I. The mundane Gods, or those divinities who give completion to the sensible world, are assigned the last order… Read More »On the Theology of Plato, a Seventh Book
The Dream of Ravan
I. A Mystery Many conjectures have been offered as to the source and authorship of this curious and wonderful book,… Read More »The Dream of Ravan
Gnostic Theosophy
In the second century of the Christian era, the Roman Empire comprehended some of the fairest and most cultured portions… Read More »Gnostic Theosophy
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