Madame Blavatsky [On Her Contempt for Titles]
To the Editor of the Bombay Gazette: Sir,—On the very day of my return from a month’s travel, I am shown… Read More »Madame Blavatsky [On Her Contempt for Titles]
The T.S. and its Basis
As one of those who helped to form the Theosophical Society, I may claim to speak with personal knowledge of… Read More »The T.S. and its Basis
Spiritualism
The subject of spiritualism brings us face to face with the history of the Theosophical Society and the true progress… Read More »Spiritualism
Madame Blavatsky in India
There are three reasons when I reply to Moncure D. Conway’s article in the October ARENA, entitled “Madame Blavatsky at… Read More »Madame Blavatsky in India
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
Victims of Words
The saying has become trite that we are oftener victims of words than of facts. The Theosophical Society has been… Read More »Victims of Words
A Few Thoughts on Some Wise Words from a Wise Man
In an article, in the Tatwa Bodhini Patrika “The Essential Religion,” Babu Rajnarain Bose, the well known Brahmo, prefacing it… Read More »A Few Thoughts on Some Wise Words from a Wise Man
The Lessons of Karma
“There’s a divinity that shapes our ends, Rough-hew them how we will.” The idea most usually attached to the word… Read More »The Lessons of Karma
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
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
Spiritualism at Simla (intro)
An esteemed young English lady of Simla, interested in Occultism, sends us some interesting narratives of psychological experiences which may… Read More »Spiritualism at Simla (intro)
The Magicians of the Blue Hills
Mme. Blavatsky departed to the land of the unseen’ some seven years ago, but her books go marching along. A… Read More »The Magicians of the Blue Hills
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
[Notes on “Weird Phenomena”]
Article by Dr. Ram Das Sen| Editor’s Note by H.P.B. I. The following narrative was related in the presence of… Read More »[Notes on “Weird Phenomena”]
[Buddhism and Esoteric Brahmanism]
We acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of Mr. Lillie’s Buddha and Early Buddhism. The subject of the work being one… Read More »[Buddhism and Esoteric Brahmanism]
On the Orphic Mysteries, etc.
Neither the Eleusinian nor any other of the established mysteries of Greece obtained any influence upon the literature of the… Read More »On the Orphic Mysteries, etc.
Which is Vague, Theosophy or Science?
It is commonly charged against the exponents of Theosophy that they deal in vague generalities only. A lecture is given… Read More »Which is Vague, Theosophy or Science?
Psyche
Our old friend, The [London] Spiritualist, died of inanition, but has resurrected under the Hellenic alias of Psyche. In short,… Read More »Psyche
[On the Command to Love All]
Letter Selections from “The ‘Rast Goftar’ in Hot Water” | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. To the Editor of The Theosophist: Madame—I… Read More »[On the Command to Love All]
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
[Note on “Stone-Throwing by ‘Spirits’”]
In the July number [see “Mysterious Stone-Throwing at Plumbstead,” p. 234] we reprinted from the Daily Chronicle an account of… Read More »[Note on “Stone-Throwing by ‘Spirits’”]
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
The Esoteric Value of Certain Words and Deeds in Social Life
A definition of Public Opinion. The gathering of a few fogies positively electrified by fanaticism and force of habit, who… Read More »The Esoteric Value of Certain Words and Deeds in Social Life
[On the T.S. Policy of Eclectic Tolerance of All Creeds]
Article Selections by N. Chidambaram Iyer | Notes by H.P.B. . . . You are surprised to find that your… Read More »[On the T.S. Policy of Eclectic Tolerance of All Creeds]
Tattva Bodha (Shankara’s Catechism)
Introductory In the “Awakening to the Self” [Atma Bodha], and, still more, in the “Crest-Jewel of Wisdom”, Shankara the Teacher… Read More »Tattva Bodha (Shankara’s Catechism)
[Relation of Hermetic Philosophy to the Esoteric Teachings]
Note by H.P.B. on an article by Dr. Fortin, President of the Theosophical Society of Paris, called “Société Scientifique des… Read More »[Relation of Hermetic Philosophy to the Esoteric Teachings]
[On the Religious Neutrality of the T.S.]
Letter Selections by Raghu Nandan | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. To the Editor of The Theosophist. Madame,—On Saturday, the 23rd of… Read More »[On the Religious Neutrality of the T.S.]
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
[Reviews: Two Christian Papers]
The Christian Herald and Signs of Our Times carry in their title-name the gist of their subject matter. It is… Read More »[Reviews: Two Christian Papers]
[Note on “The Silver Hatchet” by A. Conan Doyle]
Note by H.P.B. on a condensed reproduction of “The Silver Hatchet,” by A. Conan Doyle. [Note by H.P.B.:] We reprint… Read More »[Note on “The Silver Hatchet” by A. Conan Doyle]
Reflections
When I am annoyed by an ungovernable animal, I am reminded that the brutes would not oppose man if man… Read More »Reflections
Madame Blavatsky on Fakirs
[Note: see also “Madame Blavatsky Protests” on the same subject.] To the Editor of The Sun: Sir—However ignorant I may be… Read More »Madame Blavatsky on Fakirs
The Synthesis of Occult Science
[I.] The impassable gulf between mind and matter discovered by modern science is a logical result of the present methods… Read More »The Synthesis of Occult Science
[Notes on “The Philosophy of Spirit”]
Article Selections by William Oxley | Introduction and Notes by H.P.B. We give room in this number to an interminably… Read More »[Notes on “The Philosophy of Spirit”]
Environment
To the Western mind the doctrines of Karma and Reincarnation contain difficulties which while they seem imaginary to the Eastern… Read More »Environment
Karma: Works and Wisdom
Contents I. The Three Kinds of Karma II. Karma in the Upanishads III. Karma in the Bhagavad Gita IV. Krishna’s… Read More »Karma: Works and Wisdom
The Prayag Letter
[Note: for background, see “A Mahatma’s Message to Some Brahmans.”] Mr. Judge challenged me to give my opinion on this… Read More »The Prayag Letter
Mental Healing and Hypnosis
Mental healing, metaphysical healing, mind cure, spiritual healing and Christian Science all come under the same head; there is no… Read More »Mental Healing and Hypnosis
Hypnotism
[Note:] This article was originally written for the N.Y. World, at request. What is the hypnotic force or influence? What… Read More »Hypnotism
Koot-Hoomi in Australia
Our friend Mr. Terry, of Melbourne, is fortunate in having access to a clairvoyante of exceptionally good lucidity, as he… Read More »Koot-Hoomi in Australia
[Note on “Equality, Fraternity and Liberty”]
Selection from a reply by the Editor of The Epiphany to a letter by H. C. Niblett | Note by H.P.B. May we… Read More »[Note on “Equality, Fraternity and Liberty”]
India’s Wonder-Workers
“The term fakir is not properly applied when used to designate the Brahman wonder-worker,” remarked William Q. Judge, the great… Read More »India’s Wonder-Workers
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
Cities Under Cities
The theory that the remains of ancient cities exist under those of the present is not a new one. Dr.… Read More »Cities Under Cities
A Word on Schopenhauer
I remember once attending a drawing-room lecture on Schopenhauer and his philosophy of pessimism, where the audience, as is very… Read More »A Word on Schopenhauer
Visâkhâ: A Woman Disciple of the Buddha
Besides the supreme figure of the Buddha and the noble personalities of his leading disciples, a host of men and… Read More »Visâkhâ: A Woman Disciple of the Buddha
Can the Dead Communicate?
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?
Of Studying Theosophy
It is often asked: How should I or my friend study theosophy? In beginning this study a series of “don’ts”… Read More »Of Studying Theosophy