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“The Philosophy of Spirit”

Article/ by T. Subba Row with H. P. Blavatsky, , The Theosophist, May & October, 1882; February, 1883 [Serialized]

[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”

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

Pythagoras and His School

Article/ by Anon., Hermes Magazine, November, 1977

Pythagoras was revered in India as Pitar Guru, Father and Teacher, and as Yavanacharya, the Ionian philosopher. He was known… Read More »Pythagoras and His School

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 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

Lovers of the East: Sir William Jones (1746-1794)

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Oriental Department Papers, May, 1895

We have seen how Anquetil Duperron, a Lover of the East, brought to Europe the first seed of Indian Wisdom… Read More »Lovers of the East: Sir William Jones (1746-1794)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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

Our God and Other Gods

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

As a people we speak of “our God,” imagining that we all have the same idea, that we all mean… Read More »Our God and Other Gods

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

Christian Fathers on Reincarnation

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

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

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

Castes in India

Article/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, May, 1880

No man of sincerity and moral courage can read Mr. G. C. Whitworth’s Profession of Faith, as reviewed in the… Read More »Castes in India

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

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

Inscriptions Discovered by General A. Cunningham

Article/Q & A/ by T. Subba Row, The Theosophist, November, 1883

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 »Inscriptions Discovered by General A. Cunningham

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

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

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