Notes on the Bhagavad Gita
Contents Introduction Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 [Introduction] (Notes of a lecture, delivered at the Convention of… Read More »Notes on the Bhagavad Gita
Lecture
Records of Lectures and Talks.
Theosophy and the Theosophical Society
Underlying the Doctrines of Theosophy is one fundamental proposition, namely, “the essential Unity of all life and being.” Manifestation of… Read More »Theosophy and the Theosophical Society
The Theosophical Movement
It will be best to treat my theme historically; and I may be pardoned, perhaps, if I speak of my… Read More »The Theosophical Movement
What the Theosophical Society is Not
We have been considering, during this period of reunion, that it is just a third of a century since the… Read More »What the Theosophical Society is Not
Theosophy Generally Stated
The claim is made that an impartial study of history, religion and literature will show the existence from ancient times… Read More »Theosophy Generally Stated
Theosophy in Daily Life
Many people think that religion means a preparation for death or the states of the future. Religion really means a… Read More »Theosophy in Daily Life
[On Common Doctrines]
Mr. Chairman; brothers and sisters; men and women; members of the Parliament of Religions: The Theosophical Society has been presenting… Read More »[On Common Doctrines]
Theosophy and Modern Problems
Think that all the members of the audience realize that this lecture is a part of the Theosophical Convention,—the annual… Read More »Theosophy and Modern Problems
The Inner Constitution of Man
“We are such stuff as dreams are made of.“—Shakespeare “Have perseverance as one who doth for evermore endure, for thy… Read More »The Inner Constitution of Man
The Spirit of the Zoroastrian Religion
Col. Olcott on Zoroastrianism [Editorial from The Theosophist, March, 1882] On the evening of the 14th of January [February?], the President-Founder… Read More »The Spirit of the Zoroastrian Religion
Karma and Ethics
Last evening William Q. Judge delivered a lecture in Odd Fellows’ Hall, on “Karma and Ethics,” before another large audience.… Read More »Karma and Ethics
Devotion and Understanding!
When the time comes to resume our Branch meetings, one breaks the silence of the summer with a certain reluctance.… Read More »Devotion and Understanding!
Theosophy and Epidemics
[Note: the following article appeared almost word-for-word in at least two newspapers on the same day. The version given here… Read More »Theosophy and Epidemics
The Language of the Soul
The Soul is pictured in the ancient teachings as the real Self man. There are many different conceptions of what… Read More »The Language of the Soul
Points of Agreement in All Religions
[Note:] The Midwinter Fair at San Francisco had annexed to it a Religious parliament modeled after the first great one… Read More »Points of Agreement in All Religions
[On Invocations]
One or two persons have said since our sessions began that they noticed that other Congresses began either with the… Read More »[On Invocations]
Cycles and Cyclic Law
Ladies and gentlemen: This is our last meeting; it is the last impulse of the Cycle which we began when… Read More »Cycles and Cyclic Law
Theosophy (Lecture)
There may be some here this afternoon who have no defined understanding of The Theosophical Society and its purpose. It… Read More »Theosophy (Lecture)
Theosophy (Lecture)
It may, perhaps, be a cause of wonder that, at this late day, a subject so elementary is chosen, for… Read More »Theosophy (Lecture)
Theosophy (Lecture)
What is Theosophy? What is The Theosophical Society? What is the relation of Theosophy to The Theosophical Society? Let us… Read More »Theosophy (Lecture)
Theosophy (Lecture)
It may be asked how the single word, Theosophy, can stand as the title of a lecture. It is because… Read More »Theosophy (Lecture)
Theosophy (Lecture)
Let us withdraw ourselves for an hour from the turmoil of the world , with its immeasurable intellectual confusion and… Read More »Theosophy (Lecture)
Planetary Influences
The philosophy of Theosophy covers all things in manifestation and points out the relations of each thing to every other.… Read More »Planetary Influences
Work for Theosophy
It is futile to accept revelations on anybody’s say-so. They convey no knowledge, and it is actual knowledge that is… Read More »Work for Theosophy
Cyclic Impression and Return and our Evolution
[Note: this was serialized from Feb.-Apr., 1897] Mr. Chairman, Fellow Theosophists, Ladies and Gentlemen: The title of what I am… Read More »Cyclic Impression and Return and our Evolution
Theosophy (Lecture)
The subject of this lecture is Theosophy. One sometimes fancies that members of the audience who have come to these… Read More »Theosophy (Lecture)
Theosophy (Lecture)
The lecture given once a year is part of the Convention of The Theosophical Society, during which we hold meetings… Read More »Theosophy (Lecture)
The Storehouse of Thought
When we consider the idea of thought we must remember that there cannot be thought without a thinker. There are… Read More »The Storehouse of Thought
Wisdom of the Gods
Several hundred of the most intelligent people in the city gathered in Turn-Verein hall last night to listen to William… Read More »Wisdom of the Gods
What Theosophy Is
William Q. Judge of New York told an audience of several hundred ladies and gentlemen in Odd Fellows’ Hall last… Read More »What Theosophy Is
Theosophy (Lecture)
The purpose of The Theosophical Society is to keep alive the spiritual intuitions of mankind. Since we are here this… Read More »Theosophy (Lecture)
The Origin of Evil
Christian theology states that evil came into the world through the sin of the first man’s eating of the tree… Read More »The Origin of Evil
Occult Knowledge
Occult Knowledge means knowledge which is “hidden,” but it also means knowledge which is known. If it is knowledge that… Read More »Occult Knowledge
The Recognition of Law
We have to assume either that this is a universe of law or a universe of chaos, chance, accident. In… Read More »The Recognition of Law
Theosophy in the Christian Bible
I have been asked to say a few more words on the subject of Theosophy in the Christian Bible; that… Read More »Theosophy in the Christian Bible
The Gospels of the Kingdom
In much of our popular theology there is some danger that teachings about Jesus have somewhat overshadowed the teachings of… Read More »The Gospels of the Kingdom
Reincarnation
Reincarnation is change. Whether in the domain of mind, of natural objects, or of human progress in civilization, the great… Read More »Reincarnation
Culture of Concentration
Concentration, or the use of the attention in the direction of anything that we wish to do, consistently and persistently,… Read More »Culture of Concentration
Organized Life of the Theosophical Society
THE SOCIETY ABSOLUTELY UNSECTARIAN, WITHOUT A CREED, AND OPEN TO PERSONS OF ALL FAITHS. ACCEPTANCE OF DOCTRINES LARGELY TAUGHT IN… Read More »Organized Life of the Theosophical Society
Three Kinds of Faith
Every human being has faith—faith in something, some ideal, some conception, some religion, some formula—but while the faiths of different… Read More »Three Kinds of Faith
What Reincarnates?
What reincarnates is a mystery to many minds because they find a difficulty in understanding such a permanency as must… Read More »What Reincarnates?
A League of Humanity
Now that the most frightful and destructive war known to the annals of history is over, the questions that arise… Read More »A League of Humanity
The Occult Side of Nature
The word Nature used in its widest sense, as when we speak of Great Nature, or Mother Nature, means the… Read More »The Occult Side of Nature
Man, Visible and Invisible
“There are two kinds of beings in the world, the one divisible, and the other indivisible: the divisible is all… Read More »Man, Visible and Invisible
Words to Remember
“I would like you to reflect for a moment on the history of the Society. Eighteen years ago it was… Read More »Words to Remember
The Foundation of Religion
To most people the word “religion” signifies something separate from human existence, and presents the idea of preparation for some… Read More »The Foundation of Religion
The Kingly Mystery
The “kingly mystery” is Life itself. We all have Life. We all are Life. Every being everywhere is Life—expresses Life.… Read More »The Kingly Mystery