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Occult Arts

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, October-December, 1893; January, 1894 [Serialized]

No. I. Precipitation The word “precipitation” means to throw upon or within. This term is used in chemistry to describe… Read More »Occult Arts

Patanjali

Article/ by Jon W. Fergus, Universal Theosophy, March, 2013

“About Patanjali’s life very little, if anything, can be said.” 1 A biography of Patanjali could almost begin and end… Read More »Patanjali

A Case of Obsession

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

A most interesting and instructive letter has been addressed to the Society by a respectable physician in England, in which… Read More »A Case of Obsession

Mars and Mercury

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

In the June Path there was printed a review of a pamphlet issued by the London Lodge T. S., and… Read More »Mars and Mercury

Philological and Archæological “Difficulties”

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 »Philological and Archæological “Difficulties”

True Progress

Article/Story/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, July, 1890

Perhaps those who have engaged in discussions about whether it is more advisable to become acquainted with the Astral Plane… Read More »True Progress

The Future and the Theosophical Society

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, March, 1892

In 1888 H.P. Blavatsky wrote: “Night before last I was shown a bird’s eye view of the theosophical societies. I… Read More »The Future and the Theosophical Society

Reminiscences [Clement Griscom]

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, April, 1919

One whose memory of The Theosophical Society goes back for thirty-four years, of necessity recalls many deaths, and, unhappily, many… Read More »Reminiscences [Clement Griscom]

Poetical Occultism (1, 3 & 4)

Article/ by Sylvester Baxter with W. Q. Judge, , The Path, October, December, 1886; February, 1887 [Serialized] [Article signed “S. B. J.” stands for Sylvester Baxter & Judge; see here.]

Tis the deep music of the rolling world, Kindling within the strings of the waved air Aeolian modulations.—Percy Bysshe Shelley… Read More »Poetical Occultism (1, 3 & 4)

Musings on the True Theosophist’s Path

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, August, October, 1886; February, 1887 [Serialized]

[Part I] “The way of inward peace is in all things to conform to the pleasure and disposition of the… Read More »Musings on the True Theosophist’s Path

“The Second Wave”

Article/ by Charles Johnston, The Theosophist, December, 1886

Have you ever stood on the shore, and watched the incoming tide? First a tiny ripple advances a few inches… Read More »“The Second Wave”

The Bugbears of Science

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, February, April & May, 1883 [Serialized]

[I.] The fanaticism of blank negation is often more tenacious, more dangerous, and always far harder to deal with, and… Read More »The Bugbears of Science

Respecting Reincarnation

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

Objections frequently raised against “Reincarnation,” and that appear to those who make them to be strong, are some growing out… Read More »Respecting Reincarnation

Hypnotism—Mesmerism

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, May, 1890

The encyclopaedias are not yet out of print which have classed mesmerism among the foolish superstitions of the ignorant played… Read More »Hypnotism—Mesmerism

Dialogues Between the Two Editors: On Astral Bodies, or Doppelgangers

Article/Q & A/ by H. P. Blavatsky with Mabel Collins, , Lucifer Magazine, December, 1888

M. C. Great confusion exists in the minds of people about the various kinds of apparitions, wraiths, ghosts or spirits. Ought we… Read More »Dialogues Between the Two Editors: On Astral Bodies, or Doppelgangers

Antiquity of the Vedas

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, October, 1879

A journal interested like the THEOSOPHIST in the explorations of archæology and archaic religions, as well as the study of… Read More »Antiquity of the Vedas

Fifteen Years Ago

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, December, 1890

Fifteen years ago in November the Theosophical Society was started at the residence of H.P. Blavatsky in Irving Place, New… Read More »Fifteen Years Ago

The Sermon on the Mount

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, October, 1906

I. In studying the Teachings of Jesus, we shall do well ever to bear in mind his words to his… Read More »The Sermon on the Mount

The Denials and the Mistakes of the Nineteenth Century

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, June, 1892 [Posthumously Published]

At or near the beginning of the present century all the books called Hermetic were loudly proclaimed and set down… Read More »The Denials and the Mistakes of the Nineteenth Century

“Blavatskianism” In and Out of Season

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

THEOSOPHISTS! let us consult together. Let us survey the army, the field of battle, and the fighters. Let us examine… Read More »“Blavatskianism” In and Out of Season

“Two Professors.” Christian and Skeptic.

Article/ by Charles Johnston, The Theosophist, October, 1887

At the recent May Meeting of the Church Missionary Society, Sir M. Monier-Williams felt impelled to lay before the world… Read More »“Two Professors.” Christian and Skeptic.

Superstition

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, December, 1881

Owing to the fanciful reports of superficial and prejudiced travellers, to their entire ignorance of Asiatic religions and—very often, their… Read More »Superstition

Karma in the Desatir

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, October, 1891

The Desatir is a collection of the writings of the different Persian Prophets, one of whom was Zoroaster. The last… Read More »Karma in the Desatir

Gleams from the Dawn-Land

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Lucifer Magazine, December, 1892; January-March, 1893 [Serialized]

The Peaks of Atlantis Frequent allusion is made, in the pages of the Secret Doctrine, to the reminiscences still existing… Read More »Gleams from the Dawn-Land

The Dangers of Psychism

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, January, 1921

A number of short treatises, in verse and prose, are attributed to the great Indian Teacher, Shankaracharya, though it is… Read More »The Dangers of Psychism

Theosophy (Lecture)

Article/Lecture/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, July, 1928

Perhaps it would be an auspicious beginning, if we were to try to make clear what The Theosophical Society is,… Read More »Theosophy (Lecture)

Remembering the Experiences of the Ego

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, June, 1890

To many it seems puzzling that we do not remember the experiences of the Higher Self in sleep. But as… Read More »Remembering the Experiences of the Ego

India a Storehouse for Us

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, February, 1891

Hindustan has been called the land of mystery by many writers. For years it has been to the English a… Read More »India a Storehouse for Us

Dream and Dreamlessness

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

“What is he Soul? The Soul is consciousness among the powers of life. It is the inner light in the… Read More »Dream and Dreamlessness

The Early Races in the Popol Vuh

Article/Commentary/Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Forum (2nd Series), October, December, 1902; January-February, 1903 [Serialized]

[I.] We have heard much of the Sacred Books of the East. It is time to say something of the… Read More »The Early Races in the Popol Vuh

What Reincarnates?

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

What reincarnates is a mystery to many minds because they find a difficulty in understanding such a permanency as must… Read More »What Reincarnates?

Theosophical Don’ts

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

The following suggestions arise from experience and are due to facts in the Theosophical world. Don’t speak or write as… Read More »Theosophical Don’ts

If Methuselah Existed, Why So Short Our Lives?

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, May, 1891

At a Theosophical Society meeting the other day, it was stated that in the early races, say the second and… Read More »If Methuselah Existed, Why So Short Our Lives?

[True Poverty and True Wealth]

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

There is one Lord, the inmost soul of all beings, who makes visible one power in many forms;—they who behold… Read More »[True Poverty and True Wealth]

Madame Blavatsky’s Forbears

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, July, 1932 [Posthumously Published]

Through her grandmother, Princess Dolgoruki, Madame Blavatsky was descended from Prince Yuri Dolgoruki, that is, Yuri the Long-armed, who founded… Read More »Madame Blavatsky’s Forbears

Studies in the Voice of the Silence

Article/ by B. P. Wadia, The Theosophical Movement, July-October, 1940 [Serialized]

The Wandering Heart The downfall of every civilization is caused by the weak morals of those who live in and… Read More »Studies in the Voice of the Silence

Of “Metaphysical Healing”

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, January, 1892

The time for temporizing or for silence in respect to what are severally styled “Mind Cure,” “Mental Science,” “Christian Science,”… Read More »Of “Metaphysical Healing”

A Commentary on the Gayatri

Article/Commentary/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, January, 1893

Unveil, O Thou who givest sustenance to the Universe, from whom all proceed, to whom all must return, that face… Read More »A Commentary on the Gayatri

An American Experiment

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, Omaha Daily Bee, March, 1891

As I write these words there lies before me an old book written by Jacob Boehme, a German shoemaker who… Read More »An American Experiment

Theosophical Study and Work

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, Booklet, November, 1890

The birth and life of a Branch of the Theosophical Society are very like to those of an individual. As… Read More »Theosophical Study and Work

The Foundations of Christian Mysticism

Article/Commentary/Translation/ by Franz Hartmann, Lucifer Magazine, February-April, June-July, September, 1893 [Serialized]

Contents Preface Introduction Part I. I. The Soul and its Powers.II. Knowledge.III. The Nature of the Soul.IV. The Absolute.V. Deity.VI.… Read More »The Foundations of Christian Mysticism

The Logos and Life

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, July, 1923

E la sua volontate è nostra pace: Ella è quel mare, al qual tutto si move Ciò ch’ ella crea… Read More »The Logos and Life

“The Gates of Gold”

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

When the strong man has crossed the threshold he speaks no more to those at the other (this) side. And… Read More »“The Gates of Gold”

Occultism in the Upanishads

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophy, September, 1896

“The true desires are overlaid with false; though true, there is a false covering-up of them. For if any one… Read More »Occultism in the Upanishads

Songs of the Master

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Forum (2nd Series), January-April, 1900 [Serialized]

[I.] Introductory Before all things remember that the Bhagavad Gita is a textbook of the Mysteries. It has seven keys,… Read More »Songs of the Master

Eastern and Western Psychology

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, January, April, July, October, 1917; January, April, July, 1918 [Serialized]

I. A Theosophical Need Mr. Judge writes, in one of the closing chapters of The Ocean of Theosophy, that “there… Read More »Eastern and Western Psychology

India and Her Theosophists

Article/ by W. Q. Judge with H. S. Olcott, , The Theosophist, September, 1893

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

Are We Deserted?

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, August, 1891

Following on the departure of H.P.B. from the scene of action, some weak voices in the Society have asked, “Have… Read More »Are We Deserted?

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