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The Promulgation of Theosophy

Lecture/ by W. Q. Judge, July, 1892 [Posthumously Published]

Too much attention has been paid by several to the opinions of men in the world who have a reputation… Read More »The Promulgation of Theosophy

The Occult Side of Nature

Article/Lecture/ by Robert Crosbie, Theosophy Magazine, June, 1921 [Posthumously Published]

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

Things Common to Christianity and Theosophy

Lecture/ by W. Q. Judge, Booklet/Pamphlet, January, 1894

That the Theosophical Society is not opposed to Christianity in either its dogmatic or pure form is easily demonstrated. Our… Read More »Things Common to Christianity and Theosophy

What Theosophy Is

Article/Lecture/ by W. Q. Judge, San Francisco Chronicle, September, 1891

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

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

The Cause of Sorrow

Article/Lecture/ by Robert Crosbie, Theosophy Magazine, August, 1921 [Posthumously Published]

We are never free from pain, sorrow, and suffering in the world. Pleasures come and go very lightly, but always… Read More »The Cause of Sorrow

Can the Dead Communicate?

Article/Lecture/ by Robert Crosbie, Theosophy Magazine, March, 1921 [Posthumously Published]

Since the forties of last century Spiritualists have affirmed the answer to this question, claiming sufficient evidence for the survival… Read More »Can the Dead Communicate?

Organized Life of the Theosophical Society

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

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

A League of Humanity

Article/Lecture/ by Robert Crosbie, Theosophy Magazine, February, 1922 [Posthumously Published]

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 Power of Suggestion

Article/Lecture/ by Robert Crosbie, Theosophy Magazine, July, 1922 [Posthumously Published]

The power of suggestion means many different things to many minds. It is coupled with the idea of hypnosis, where… Read More »The Power of Suggestion

The Creative Will

Article/Lecture/ by Robert Crosbie, Theosophy Magazine, November, 1919 [Posthumously Published]

There is no possible way of understanding or explaining the nature of any being whatever except through Evolution, which is… Read More »The Creative Will

The Foundation of Religion

Article/Lecture/ by Robert Crosbie, Theosophy Magazine, September, 1921 [Posthumously Published]

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

Spiritualism

Article/Lecture/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, April, 1893

The subject of spiritualism brings us face to face with the history of the Theosophical Society and the true progress… Read More »Spiritualism

Words to Remember

Article/Lecture/ by W. Q. Judge, The Irish Theosophist, August, 1895

“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 Origin of Evil

Article/Lecture/ by Robert Crosbie, Theosophy Magazine, June, 1922 [Posthumously Published]

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

True Morality

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

True morality is not a thing of words or phrases or modes of action of any kind, nor is its… Read More »True Morality

On Karma

Lecture/ by W. Q. Judge, Theosophical Siftings, July, 1891

Ladies and Gentlemen:—All men and women, I take it, are in the pursuit of happiness. If they do not find… Read More »On Karma

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

[Theosophical Doctrine]

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

MR. CHAIRMAN; brothers and sisters; men and women; members of the Parliament of Religions: The Theosophical Society has been presenting… Read More »[Theosophical Doctrine]

True Clairvoyance

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

Since the Theosophical Movement took outward expression in 1875, the term clairvoyance (clear seeing) has become familiar to many people.… Read More »True Clairvoyance

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

What Survives After Death?

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

Day after day we are constantly confronted by the fact that we are all subject to death. No matter how… Read More »What Survives After Death?

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

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

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

Occult Study

Article/Lecture/ by A. P. Sinnett, The Theosophist, March, 1884

(The following Paper was read lately by a Theosophist and “Lay Chela” in London to an audience consisting chiefly, but… Read More »Occult Study

Renunciation of Action

Article/Lecture/ by Robert Crosbie, Theosophy Magazine, October, 1921 [Posthumously Published]

It would be a grave mistake to think that by not acting one frees himself from the consequences of action.… Read More »Renunciation of Action

European Convention: Chairman’s Closing Address

Lecture/ by W. Q. Judge, T. S. Reports, July, 1892

BROTHERS AND SISTERS, I am deeply grateful for your fraternal and hearty welcome; I know that it is sincere. Every… Read More »European Convention: Chairman’s Closing Address

The Secret Doctrine: A Paper read before the Blavatsky Lodge of the T. S.

Article/Lecture/ by William Kingsland, Lucifer Magazine, July, 1889

In the course of our systematic study of The Secret Doctrine, which we have now pursued for nearly six months,… Read More »The Secret Doctrine: A Paper read before the Blavatsky Lodge of the T. S.

Buddhism, The Fulfilment of Hinduism

Lecture/ by Swami Vivekananda, September, 1893

I am not a Buddhist, as you have heard, and yet I am. If China, or Japan, or Ceylon follow… Read More »Buddhism, The Fulfilment of Hinduism

Lectures on the Bhagavad Gita [Chapter 4]

Commentary/Lecture/ by Bhavani Shankar, March, 1914 [2nd Edition, 1923]

Contents Preface 1. The Place of Jnanayoga in the Gita 2. The Pedigree of Jnanayoga 3. The Doctrine of Avataras… Read More »Lectures on the Bhagavad Gita [Chapter 4]

H. P. Blavatsky to the Fourth Annual American Convention

Lecture/ by H. P. Blavatsky with Bertram Keightley, , April, 1890 [Message delivered on behalf of H. P. Blavatsky at the Convention, April 27th]

The following cablegram was received by William Q. Judge just after adjournment: LONDON, APRIL 26, 1890JUDGE, GENERAL SECRETARY GREETINGS TO… Read More »H. P. Blavatsky to the Fourth Annual American Convention

H. P. Blavatsky to the Second Annual American Convention

Lecture/ by H. P. Blavatsky, April, 1888 [Read aloud by W.Q.J. at the Convention, April 22nd]

To William Q. Judge,General Secretary of the American Section of the Theosophical Society. My dearest brother and co-founder of the… Read More »H. P. Blavatsky to the Second Annual American Convention

Theosophical Light on The Ramayana

Article/Lecture/ by Anon., Blavatsky Theosophy (website), June, 2019

The vast writings of H. P. Blavatsky – totalling more than 10,000 pages in the form of books and articles… Read More »Theosophical Light on The Ramayana

The Relation of Colour to the Interlaced Triangles, or The Pentacle

Article/Lecture/ by Maud R. Brainerd, Lucifer Magazine, February, 1888 [A paper read before the Chicago Branch of the Theosophical Society]

Colour registers grades of vibration. Vibration registers grades of life. Life, esoterically considered, is ascent towards its source—the great First… Read More »The Relation of Colour to the Interlaced Triangles, or The Pentacle

H. P. Blavatsky to the Fifth Annual American Convention, Re: W. Q. Judge

Lecture/ by H. P. Blavatsky, April, 1891 [Read aloud by Annie Besant at the Convention, April 26th]

THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY: EUROPEAN SECTION 19, Avenue Road,Regent’s Park,London, N.W. 15:4:1891 To the 5th Convention of the American Section of the… Read More »H. P. Blavatsky to the Fifth Annual American Convention, Re: W. Q. Judge

H. P. Blavatsky to the Fifth Annual American Convention

Lecture/ by H. P. Blavatsky, April, 1891 [Read aloud by Annie Besant at the Convention, April 26th]

To the Boston Convention, T.S., 1891 For the third time since my return to Europe in 1885, I am able… Read More »H. P. Blavatsky to the Fifth Annual American Convention

H. P. Blavatsky to the Third Annual American Convention

Lecture/ by H. P. Blavatsky, April, 1889 [Read aloud by W.Q.J. at the Convention, April 28th]

17 Lansdowne Road, Holland Park, London, W. April 7, 1889 Friends and Brother Theosophists: You are now once again assembled… Read More »H. P. Blavatsky to the Third Annual American Convention

How to Reach Masters

Article/Lecture/ by B. P. Wadia, The Theosophical Movement, 1921 [Lecture delivered in France, 1921]

The existence of Soul, which is, in fact, the Real Man, leads us to accept the fact of its unfoldment.… Read More »How to Reach Masters

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