Of Funds and Property
It was thought by some at one time in the history of the Theosophical Society that a society fund was… Read More »Of Funds and Property
Editorial
Editorials, Notices, Society Affairs, etc.
The State of Russia
“Heaven save us from beholding a Russian insurrection, senseless and merciless. Those who in our country would bring about all manner… Read More »The State of Russia
To Theosophists Willing to Work
For some 18 months past, private zeal has carried out a system by which a single copy of one of… Read More »To Theosophists Willing to Work
Pickings from our Contemporaries
La Revue Spirite of Paris for February publishes a communication from a medium named L. Cephas—which it calls quite pertinently… Read More »Pickings from our Contemporaries
Our New Branches
We are happy to notify to our Fellows throughout the world, that in addition to “The Theosophical Society of the… Read More »Our New Branches
The Buddhists and Government
The statement is circulating through the Indian Press, that “considerable indignation is felt in Ceylon at the attempts which the… Read More »The Buddhists and Government
[An Antidote]
Permanganate of Potash, better known as Condy’s Fluid, has evidently a future before it. It is already the most popular… Read More »[An Antidote]
Obituary [Thomas Stolk]
Obituary selections by A. de Bourbon | Note by H.P.B. Obituary Death of the President of the “Post Nubila Lux… Read More »Obituary [Thomas Stolk]
Spiritualism and Occult Truth
The Spiritualist of Nov. 18th takes notice of the article published in the THEOSOPHIST for October under the heading “Fragments… Read More »Spiritualism and Occult Truth
A Russian “Symposium”
An important triad of Russian writers has lately been engaged on a discussion of British and Russian relations. One of… Read More »A Russian “Symposium”
“A Friend in Need, a Friend Indeed”
We copy the following letter from the Bombay Gazette of April 4th, not for its bearing upon the recent “unpleasantness,”… Read More »“A Friend in Need, a Friend Indeed”
What is “A Fact”?
Once fairly started on a friendly discussion—not “quarrelling,” we hope—with Light, 1 we may just as well set matters right… Read More »What is “A Fact”?
From Madame Blavatsky to Mr. Joseph Cook
Article Selections detailing comments from Mr. Cook’s Lecture | Notes and Reply by H.P.B. [Note: the following was preceded by… Read More »From Madame Blavatsky to Mr. Joseph Cook
The Buddhist Movement in England
The frequent publication of books on the subject in England, of recent years, has evidenced the strong interest now felt… Read More »The Buddhist Movement in England
[On the Brahmo Samaj and Theosophical Society]
In the Sunday Mirror of February 20, we find a paragraph in which Sir Richard Temple’s opinion on the Brahmo Samaj is… Read More »[On the Brahmo Samaj and Theosophical Society]
Cock-and-Bull
Some months ago, the THEOSOPHIST was taken to task by certain Christian Roman Catholic friends, for crediting “supernatural” cock-and-bull “inventions”… Read More »Cock-and-Bull
The Third Year
This magazine begins its third year with the present number. While we are not sectarian, we acknowledge having a definite… Read More »The Third Year
The Oriental Department
The year 1891 is to mark an era in the Theosophical Society. The General Secretary desires to announce that with… Read More »The Oriental Department
By “Bell, Book, And Candle”
Not with the object of vindicating the Asiatic people from any charge of superstition that may lie against them, but… Read More »By “Bell, Book, And Candle”
A Word of Advice to the Singing Medium, Mr. Jesse Sheppard
I am truly sorry that a spiritualist paper like the Religio-Philosophical Journal, which claims to instruct and enlighten its readers, should… Read More »A Word of Advice to the Singing Medium, Mr. Jesse Sheppard
A “Medium” Wanted
We extract the following from a letter, dated April 7—from an esteemed friend of ours, a native gentleman and a… Read More »A “Medium” Wanted
A Heavy Curse
As a specimen of condensed and concentrated episcopal malice, the following ANATHEMA recently sent by the Pope to various Bishops… Read More »A Heavy Curse
The Neutrality of the Senate House
With reference to a correspondence on the subject of this heading that is now taking place in the Madras Mail, a few… Read More »The Neutrality of the Senate House
A “Light” Shining in Darkness
Our respected contemporary, Light, catches at an expression in a recent letter, from one of the Secretaries of our Society,… Read More »A “Light” Shining in Darkness
Universal Brotherhood and Admission of Members
Some confusion has at times arisen in the minds of Branch officers and members on the point of admitting persons… Read More »Universal Brotherhood and Admission of Members
Sobs, Sods and Posies
A few weeks ago, one George Nairns, a British sailor, brutally murdered at Calcutta a poor police sepoy who was… Read More »Sobs, Sods and Posies
Dragged in Again!
The bisons, or North American buffaloes, we are told, when migrating, travel in vast solid columns of tens of thousands,… Read More »Dragged in Again!
The Death of a Great Man
A Master Spirit has passed away from India. Pundit Dayananda Saraswati, the Founder and Supreme Chief of the Arya Samaj… Read More »The Death of a Great Man
End of Our Third Year
With this number the third year of The Path’s existence comes to an end. The only definite rule we made… Read More »End of Our Third Year
[On Mesmeric Healing]
Insane by Electricity.—A young man, twenty-four years of age, named George Odette, has just been adjudged insane and committed to… Read More »[On Mesmeric Healing]
[Buddhism as a Philosophy, not a Religion]
“A Lecture on the Peculiarities of Hindu Literature”—delivered at the Triplicane Hindu Literary Society of Madras, by C. T. Winfred, B.A—is… Read More »[Buddhism as a Philosophy, not a Religion]
[On the Life of a True Theosophist]
It is rumoured that A Catechism on Every-Day Life, by a Theosophical writer, is ready for press. Let us hope… Read More »[On the Life of a True Theosophist]
The Religion of the Future
Occultism teaches us that ideas based upon fundamental truths move in the eternity in a circle, revolving around and filling… Read More »The Religion of the Future
“Impressions from the Infinite”
For some time past, M. C. W. Rohner, M.D. of Benalla, was busy translating from the Spanish of Balmes trance-utterances… Read More »“Impressions from the Infinite”
Have we to Lower the Flag of Truce?
The spiritualistic journals, with the honourable and solitary exception of the Banner of Light, lose no opportunity for effecting Quixotic thrusts… Read More »Have we to Lower the Flag of Truce?
A Needed Explanation
A valued friend and correspondent in Upper India writes:— “We have not had the pleasure of hearing from you since… Read More »A Needed Explanation
The Work Since May
This month ends the year and gives us, for examination and review, seven months of experience in theosophical work. Last… Read More »The Work Since May
Suggestions to Branches
Founding of Branches This paper is to give newly-formed Branches some idea of the methods which experience has shown to… Read More »Suggestions to Branches
A British Thinker on The Theosophist
One of the ablest philosophical students and writers of Great Britain writes in a private letter to a friend, who… Read More »A British Thinker on The Theosophist
Five Years Finished
About eighteen hundred and twenty-five days have slipped away since the Path was started, and now we enter upon the… Read More »Five Years Finished
[Theosophical Delegation to Ceylon]
[The Pioneer, July 31, 1880, carried an article titled “The Theosophists in Ceylon”, which recounted H.P.B. and Col. Olcott’s trip… Read More »[Theosophical Delegation to Ceylon]
Old and New Methods
So much information relating to the highest science of Nature has lately been given out to the world through these… Read More »Old and New Methods
[What is a “Miracle”?]
A brother Theosophist suggests one of the tersest and most satisfying definitions of the word miracle, that we have seen.… Read More »[What is a “Miracle”?]
A Columnar Meteor
Not far from Warsaw (Poland) on January 14, occurred a most extraordinary natural phenomenon. As a matter of religious routine,… Read More »A Columnar Meteor
Was it “Spirits” or What?
[H.P.B.’s response to “A Perplexed Theosophist”] The strict adherence to our duty as an Occultist, while it satisfies a few… Read More »Was it “Spirits” or What?
The Shylocks of Lahore
“Many are called, but few are chosen”—is a saying, that, to our great regret, applies to our Society collectively, and… Read More »The Shylocks of Lahore
Important Notice to our Subscribers and Fellows
The Supplement to The Theosophist has hitherto been the only channel of communication between ourselves and our numerous Branches and unattached Fellows, scattered… Read More »Important Notice to our Subscribers and Fellows
The Chosen “Vessels of Election”
A friendly correspondent “8111,” has sent to us a severe rebuke embodied in a long letter. Received after the 20th… Read More »The Chosen “Vessels of Election”