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The First Fruits of Peace

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Forum (2nd Series), December, 1898

“With soul in perfect peace and rid of fear, standing firm on the path of the Eternal; with steadfast heart… Read More »The First Fruits of Peace

The Soul’s Way

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Forum (2nd Series), January, 1899

“When all the desires that were laid up in the heart are let go, then the mortal becomes immortal, he… Read More »The Soul’s Way

Upanishads on Re-Birth

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

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

Universal Brotherhood a Fact in Nature

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

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 Growth of Philosophy in America

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, April, 1908

It has long been a conviction of mine, that when the American genius awakens, when America realizes the existence of… Read More »The Growth of Philosophy in America

Hypnotism and Theosophy

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, December, 1893

[Note: “This article was printed in the Jenness Miller Illustrated Monthly, possibly some time in 1893. It is here reproduced… Read More »Hypnotism and Theosophy

Egypt and the Egyptian Dynasties

Article/ by Alexander Wilder, Universal Brotherhood Magazine, May-December, 1889; January-December, 1900 [Serialized]

I. Egypt the Realm of the Gods. “Spirits or gods that used to share this earth with man as with… Read More »Egypt and the Egyptian Dynasties

The Pralaya of Modern Science

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, October, 1880

If Science is right then the future of our Solar System—hence of what we call the Universe—offers but little of… Read More »The Pralaya of Modern Science

Real Memory

Article/Lecture/ by Robert Crosbie, Theosophy Magazine, March, 1920 [Posthumously Published]

The general idea with regard to memory is that it depends entirely on the orderly functioning of the physical brain,… Read More »Real Memory

An Answer

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Oriental Department Papers, January, 1896

A question has been asked about the meaning of the frequent references to the Vedas; whether they have any settled… Read More »An Answer

Give Us One Fact

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

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

How to Square the Teachings

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

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

The Theosophical Society

Article/Lecture/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, July, 1909

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

Devachan

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

A correspondent writes to say that there seems to be some confusion or contradiction in theosophical literature and among theosophical… Read More »Devachan

“Lucifer” to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Greeting!

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, December, 1887

My Lord Primate of all England,— We make use of an open letter to your Grace as a vehicle to… Read More »“Lucifer” to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Greeting!

The Idyll of the White Lotus: Reflections on its Inner Meaning

Article/Commentary/ by H. A. V., The Path, August, 1890

When dealing with a book of symbolical nature like the present, many different explanations are possible, for they must vary… Read More »The Idyll of the White Lotus: Reflections on its Inner Meaning

Cagliostro

Article/ by Anon., Theosophy Magazine, October, 1938

For 150 years Alessandro Cagliostro has been defamed as the arch-impostor of the eighteenth century. Why? Because it is claimed… Read More »Cagliostro

Vast Works of the Past

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

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

The Fraternity of Perfected Souls

Article/ by Anon., Theosophy Magazine, December, 1925

Theosophy teaches the existence of a Fraternity of Perfected Souls. From its ranks have come to mankind its Savior-Teachers; some… Read More »The Fraternity of Perfected Souls

The Theosophical Renaissance

Article/ by Anon., Theosophy Magazine, January, 1938

At the dawn of the fourteenth century the sky of Europe was grey and lowering. Dull, sodden clouds of discontent… Read More »The Theosophical Renaissance

What is Truth?

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, February, 1888

“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?

About the Mineral Monad

Article/Q & A/ by Anon., The Theosophist, September, 1883 [For notes on authorship see Blavatsky CW vol. 5, pp. 129-138]

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

Shall We Know our Friends in Heaven?

Article/ by Charles Johnston, The Path, July, 1887

When that system of philosophy which is now known as the Esoteric Doctrine was first given to the world, it… Read More »Shall We Know our Friends in Heaven?

Giordano Bruno

Article/ by Anon., Theosophy Magazine, June, 1938

About twelve miles from Naples, on the northeastern slope of Mount Vesuvius, stands the little town of Nola. First settled… Read More »Giordano Bruno

The Sankhya Philosophy

Article/ by Bertram Keightley, Lucifer Magazine, September-October, December, 1896; January-April, 1897 [Serialized]

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

What is Theosophy?

Article/ by Anon. with H. P. Blavatsky, , The Theosophist, August, 1882 [Article credited to “a Paramahansa¹ of the Himalayas”]

1. Theosophy is that branch of human perfection, by which one may establish himself with the eternal cause of invisible… Read More »What is Theosophy?

Cycles

Article/Lecture/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, December, 1889

In advancing these few observations upon the doctrine of cycles, no claim to an exhaustive study of the matter is… Read More »Cycles

Gandhi on Theosophy, Modern Civilization and Social Reform

Article/Lecture/ by Dr. James Tepfer, Universal Theosophy, January, 2017

Let me begin this morning, by honoring the noble and ancient practice of saluting those who have made this talk… Read More »Gandhi on Theosophy, Modern Civilization and Social Reform

New Year in the New Land

Article/ by Charles Johnston, The Irish Theosophist, January, 1897

It is marvelous how the archaic wisdom explains all things. Here is an instance, quite unthought of hitherto. Half way… Read More »New Year in the New Land

Christianity and War

Article/ by Charles Johnston, The Quarterly Book Department, 1915

There is a widespread feeling, which has found eloquent expression in many places, that the great world war, in the… Read More »Christianity and War

Creation, Evolution and Emanation

Article/ by Anon., Theosophy Magazine, November, 1935

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

A Mysterious Race

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, January, 1883

While travelling from the landing place—on the Madras “Buckingham Canal”—to Nellore, we were made to experience the novel sensation of… Read More »A Mysterious Race

Indicative Words for the Future

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Forum (2nd Series), December, 1899

“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

Thought Transference and Dreams

Article/ by Julia Keightley, The Path, December, 1886

Have you ever noticed the swiftness of thought transference in cases where the thinker is not consciously projecting his thought… Read More »Thought Transference and Dreams

The Kingdom of Heaven and the Upanishads

Article/ by Charles Johnston, The Open Court, December, 1905

[Reprinted as “The Parables of the Kingdom,” Quarterly Book Department, 1909] I. Were a student of the Upanishads, steeped in… Read More »The Kingdom of Heaven and the Upanishads

The Pythagorean Science of Numbers

Article/ by Anon., Theosophy Magazine, May, 1939

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

Rotation—Individual Evolution

Article/ by Julia Keightley, The Path, January, 1887

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

Iamblichus: The Egyptian Mysteries

Article/ by Anon., Theosophy Magazine, February, 1937

Neoplatonism, like modern Theosophy, may be considered under three aspects: (1) philosophical and scientific; (2) practical and ethical; and (3)… Read More »Iamblichus: The Egyptian Mysteries

Turn the Other Cheek

Article/ by S. A., Universal Theosophy, November, 2015

“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

Kabbalah Unveiled: Introduction

Article/ by S. L. MacGregor Mathers, Kabbalah Unveiled, 1887

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

Jacob Boehme

Article/ by Anon., Theosophy Magazine, July, 1938

Jacob Boehme was born in the little village of Alt Seidenburg, near Goerlitz, in 1575. Although his Theosophical co-workers, Giordano… Read More »Jacob Boehme

Meditation, Concentration and Will

Article/ by S. T. M., Universal Theosophy, September, 2018

Introduction What is meditation? What role does concentration and will play in meditation? What is the purpose of meditation? And… Read More »Meditation, Concentration and Will

Lines From Lower Levels

Article/ by Julia Keightley, The Path, December, 1886

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

The Druzes of Mount Lebanon

Article/ by Anon., Theosophy Magazine, November, 1937

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

Theosophy and Capital Punishment

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

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

The Constitution of the Microcosm

Article/ by T. Subba Row, The Theosophist, May & August, 1887 [Serialized]

I. The few remarks which I have made in my first lecture on the Bhagavad Gita published in the February… Read More »The Constitution of the Microcosm

The First Step

Article/ by B. P. Wadia, [Original source and date unknown] [Printed in Living the Life, 1962]

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

Devachan: Western Stricture and Eastern Version

Article/Note(s)/ by Anon. with H. P. Blavatsky, , The Theosophist, August, 1883

[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

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