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The Sacred Books of the Jews

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Forum (2nd Series), July, 1901

Hardly any Orientalist who writes about the Sacred Books of India can help falling into wonder and astonishment over the… Read More »The Sacred Books of the Jews

Shankara, Teacher of India

Article/ by Charles Johnston, The Open Court, September, 1897

A short time ago, an esteemed friend of mine who has devoted much study to Buddhism in writing of Indian… Read More »Shankara, Teacher of India

[Note on “Equality, Fraternity and Liberty”]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Journal of The Theosophical Society, February, 1884

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”]

Reflections

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, February, 1889

When I am annoyed by an ungovernable animal, I am reminded that the brutes would not oppose man if man… Read More »Reflections

[Nadi Granthams]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, April, 1883

Article selection by N. Chidambarum Iyer | Note by H.P.B. Very few of the modern Hindus—and fewer still of the… Read More »[Nadi Granthams]

Our New Branches

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, August, 1883

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

A Word of Advice to the Singing Medium, Mr. Jesse Sheppard

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Spiritual Scientist, July, 1875

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

The T.S. and its Basis

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Austral Theosophist, June, 1894

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

The Work Since May

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, October, 1895

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

Pythagoric Ethical Sentences from Stobæus

Translation/ by Thomas Taylor, Life of Pythagoras, 1818

Do not even think of doing what ought not to be done. Choose rather to be strong in soul than… Read More »Pythagoric Ethical Sentences from Stobæus

The Genius of the New Era

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Forum (2nd Series), August, 1900

There is first the intuition of the Soul; that haunting vision of might and joy that has been hovering over… Read More »The Genius of the New Era

Koot-Hoomi in Australia

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, March, 1882

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

[Review: Pamphlet on the T.S. by Rev. Theophilus]

Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, September, 1882

The Theosophical Society, its Objects and Creed; its Attitude towards Christianity and its Work in India: being a Paper in an… Read More »[Review: Pamphlet on the T.S. by Rev. Theophilus]

Ananda Bai Joshi’s Reception

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, December, 1883

Article from the Philadelphia Press | Editor’s Note by H. P. B. [Note: for background, see “[Mrs. Anandabai Joshi, F.T.S.]”]… Read More »Ananda Bai Joshi’s Reception

Tattva Bodha (Shankara’s Catechism)

Commentary/Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Oriental Department Papers, January & March, 1895 [Serialized]

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)

[Notes on “The Philosophy of Spirit”]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, September, 1882

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”]

The Prayag Letter

Letter(s)/ by W. Q. Judge, Lucifer Magazine, July, 1895

[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

The Immortal Family

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Forum (2nd Series), February, 1902

Which of us knows much about the corals of Lake Baikal or the warm springs of Lake Issyk Kul; about… Read More »The Immortal Family

The Lessons of Karma

Article/ by Charles Johnston, The Path, February, 1888

“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

Stumbling Blocks in Words

Article/Q & A/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, August, 1890

A fellow student came to me the other day and asked, “What is the relation of ‘space’ to ‘sat’? Is… Read More »Stumbling Blocks in Words

Madame Blavatsky on Fakirs

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Banner of Light, April, 1877

[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

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

Before American Spiritualism

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

So many persons have come to suppose that Spiritualism took its rise through the rappings at Rochester under the mediumship… Read More »Before American Spiritualism

Methods of Theosophical Work

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

In my experience with the Theosophical Society I have noticed a disposition on the part of some members to often… Read More »Methods of Theosophical Work

Will

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, June, 1883

Article Selections by L. A. Sanders | Note by H.P.B. It is with the greatest interest that I read the profound… Read More »Will

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

Introductory Note to “Life of Giordano Bruno”

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, October, 1883

It is suggestive that in these Numbers which close the 4th and begin the 5th year of our Magazine, several… Read More »Introductory Note to “Life of Giordano Bruno”

Was it “Spirits” or What?

Editorial/Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, October, 1882

[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?

[Note on “The Silver Hatchet” by A. Conan Doyle]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, July, 1884

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]

The Prince Convert

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, July, 1883

Reply by H.P.B. to a letter from Gustav Eisen Office of the Republican. Fresno, California, April 12, 1883. Allow me to… Read More »The Prince Convert

[Buddhism and Esoteric Brahmanism]

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, May, 1883

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]

Jesus, the Christ

Article/ by Anon., Theosophy Magazine, May-June, 1936 [Serialized]

I The period of history that began with the first century B.C. and ended with the year 414 A.D. was… Read More »Jesus, the Christ

A Great Riddle Solved

Article/Note(s)/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, December, 1883 [Incl. Follow-up(s)]

On my return to the Head-quarters from the North, where I had accompanied Col. Olcott on his Presidential Tour, I… Read More »A Great Riddle Solved

Sham Asceticism

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, March, 1883

The Surya Prakash, of Surat, says that a Hindu ascetic, in company with a few of his disciples, has recently… Read More »Sham Asceticism

[On the Religious Neutrality of the T.S.]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, October, 1881

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.]

No End and No Beginning

Interview/ with W. Q. Judge, The Baltimore American, November, 1890

A talk with Mr. Judge, one of the leaders of the New Religious Movement. Mr. William Q. Judge of New… Read More »No End and No Beginning

[On Col. Olcott’s Opponents in Ceylon]

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, October, 1881

The rabid Christians in Ceylon seem to have been rather overdoing their game of detraction in the case of the… Read More »[On Col. Olcott’s Opponents in Ceylon]

Karma: Works and Wisdom

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Metaphysical Magazine, May-November, 1896 [Serialized] [Re-published as a Booklet, August, 1900]

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

Three Great Ideas

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

Among many ideas brought forward through the theosophical movement there are three which should never be lost sight of. Not… Read More »Three Great Ideas

Mental Healing and Hypnosis

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

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

Rajput and Brahman

Translation/ by Charles Johnston, The Irish Theosophist, January, 1896

Aruna’s grandson Shvetaketu came to the gathering of the Panchâlas. He came to Pravâhana the son of Jibala, in the… Read More »Rajput and Brahman

Final Reply of a Theosophist to Mr. Rossi De Justiniani

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, La Revue Spirite, September, 1879 [Translated from the original French]

The article entitled: “Final Reflexions of an Oriental,” which is addressed to me in the June number of La Revue… Read More »Final Reply of a Theosophist to Mr. Rossi De Justiniani

The Oriental Department

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, February, 1891 [Incl. Follow-up(s)]

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

Desire Made Pure

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, October, 1887 [First sentence was also included in Gems from the East, for June 21]

[Note: in the pages of Lucifer, aphorisms or brief explanations of specific topics, like the following, often appear at the… Read More »Desire Made Pure

Things Common to Christianity and Theosophy

Lecture/ by W. Q. Judge, Booklet, 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

The Buddhists and Government

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, October, 1883

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

Genteel Beggars

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, September, 1883

We have just received from a gentleman, an Anglo-Indian Theosophist of the highest rank, and one, whose generous disposition is… Read More »Genteel Beggars

India’s Wonder-Workers

Interview/ with W. Q. Judge, The Stockton Mail, October, 1891

“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

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