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H. S. Olcott vs. H. P. B.

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

In the April Theosophist Col. Olcott makes public what we have long known to be his private opinion—a private opinion… Read More »H. S. Olcott vs. H. P. B.

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

[On “The New Dispensation”]

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

Under the heading of “Forgiveness and Chastisement” the New Dispensation, comparing its members to Jesus when whipping out the money-changers… Read More »[On “The New Dispensation”]

[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]

Self-Reliance

Article/ by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Essays: First Series, 1841

“Ne te quaesiveris extra.” “Man is his own star; and the soul that can Render an honest and a perfect… Read More »Self-Reliance

[Notes on “The God Idea”]

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

Article selections by Babu Raj Narain Bose | Notes by H.P.B. I deem it necessary to reply to some of… Read More »[Notes on “The God Idea”]

The Esoteric She

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, New York Sun, September, 1892

A woman who, for one reason or another, has kept the world—first her little child world and afterward two hemispheres—talking… Read More »The Esoteric She

[On “Stone-Showers”]

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

Article Selections from a letter by A. J. Riko | Note and Editor’s Note by H.P.B. [Note: see also [Note… Read More »[On “Stone-Showers”]

Visâkhâ: A Woman Disciple of the Buddha

Commentary/Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, April, 1930

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

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?

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

[On the Gods of the New Dispensation]

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

Oh, that mine adversary had written a Book! was the sad exclamation of the long-suffering Job. “Oh, that our adversaries… Read More »[On the Gods of the New Dispensation]

We Stand Corrected

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Bombay Gazette, April, 1882

To the Editor of The Bombay Gazette: Sir,—Since you refuse publishing my long letter, will you kindly insert this one—merely… Read More »We Stand Corrected

The So-Called Theosophical Society at Ghazipore

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Indian Mirror, August, 1882

Sir—Notwithstanding our protest that there is no Theosophical Society at Ghazipore, I am surprised to find that, in your issue… Read More »The So-Called Theosophical Society at Ghazipore

The Saracens of Theosophy and the Madras Crusaders

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

Some of the Dailies and Weeklies—English as well as Vernacular—of this benighted Presidency feel very unhappy over the Theosophists. Their… Read More »The Saracens of Theosophy and the Madras Crusaders

Notice to Inquirers

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, October, 1887

Within the mind and heart of every thoughtful individual there exists some vital question unanswered. Some subject is uppermost, and… Read More »Notice to Inquirers

[Notes on “Weird Phenomena”]

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

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”]

Rain-Stopping Brahmans

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

Editor’s Note by H.P.B. on an article by H. Mukhopadyaya I shall be highly obliged if you kindly allow me… Read More »Rain-Stopping Brahmans

The Religion of the Future

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

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

Washing the Disciples’ Feet

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, New York Sun, August, 1877

To the Editor of The Sun: Sir—At the ceremony of “feet-washing” which occurred at Limwood campground, Aug. 8th, and is described… Read More »Washing the Disciples’ Feet

The Knout

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Religio-Philosophical Journal, March, 1878

Mr. Editor:—I have read some of the assaults upon Colonel Olcott and myself, that have appeared in the Journal. Some have… Read More »The Knout

The Red Rajputs

Article/Review/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, May, 1894

Brother Charles Johnston, F.T.S., formerly of the Dublin Lodge in Ireland, is a member of the Royal Academy of Science… Read More »The Red Rajputs

The Word of the New Cycle

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Metaphysical Magazine, February, 1900

What follows, is not a prophecy in any sense, astrological or other; it is simply a series of deductions from… Read More »The Word of the New Cycle

[The Bhagavad Gita a Book of Initiation]

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

Article Selection from “Bhagavad-Gita,” by Babu Nobin K. Bannerji | Note by H.P.B. . . . many a sound scholar… Read More »[The Bhagavad Gita a Book of Initiation]

A Word on Schopenhauer

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Forum (2nd Series), October, 1904

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

Madame Blavatsky’s Protest

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, January, 1886 [From a Pamphlet entitled The “Occult World Phenomena” and the Society for Psychical Research, by A. P. Sinnett, 1886]

[Note: for background, see “[On the Coulomb Forged Letters]”; “The Collapse of Koot Hoomi”; “To Theosophists and Men of Honour,” The Letters… Read More »Madame Blavatsky’s Protest

“Yours till Death and After, H.P.B.”

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, Lucifer Magazine, June, 1891

Such has been the manner in which our beloved teacher and friend always concluded her letters to me. And now,… Read More »“Yours till Death and After, H.P.B.”

Lovers of the East: Sir William Jones (1746-1794)

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Oriental Department Papers, May, 1895

We have seen how Anquetil Duperron, a Lover of the East, brought to Europe the first seed of Indian Wisdom… Read More »Lovers of the East: Sir William Jones (1746-1794)

The First Fruits of Peace

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Forum (2nd Series), December, 1898

“With soul in perfect peace and rid of fear, standing firm on the path of the Eternal; with steadfast heart… Read More »The First Fruits of Peace

Light of Asia: The Great Renunciation (Mahabhinishkramana)

Book/ by Edwin Arnold, 1879 [PDF Version]

Preface In the following Poem I have sought, by the medium of an imaginary Buddhist votary, to depict the life… Read More »Light of Asia: The Great Renunciation (Mahabhinishkramana)

The Neutrality of the Senate House

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Journal of The Theosophical Society, February, 1884

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

The Soul’s Way

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Forum (2nd Series), January, 1899

“When all the desires that were laid up in the heart are let go, then the mortal becomes immortal, he… Read More »The Soul’s Way

Of Studying Theosophy

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, January, 1890

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

[Apparitions at the Moment of Death]

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

Editor’s Note by H.P.B. on an article titled “A Story of Thirty Years Ago” about apparitions at the moment of death… Read More »[Apparitions at the Moment of Death]

Hypnotism and Theosophy

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, December, 1893

[Note: “This article was printed in the Jenness Miller Illustrated Monthly, possibly some time in 1893. It is here reproduced… Read More »Hypnotism and Theosophy

Vedantism and Buddhism

Note(s)/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, August, 1884

In the review of the Vedantasara on page 318 of Vol. IV of the Theosophist, I find the reviewer asserting… Read More »Vedantism and Buddhism

The Creed of Christendom

Article/ by Charles Johnston, The Theosophist, July, 1888

I. “The fairy tale of the three supernatural persons, woman can verify.”—Matthew Arnold. Three centuries ago, the main tide of… Read More »The Creed of Christendom

Upanishads on Re-Birth

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, February, 1894

Hence one whose fire is burned out is reborn through the tendencies in mind; according to his thoughts he enters… Read More »Upanishads on Re-Birth

“The Philosophy of Spirit”

Article/ by T. Subba Row with H. P. Blavatsky, , The Theosophist, May & October, 1882; February, 1883 [Serialized]

[Note: the following addresses the book “The Philosophy of Spirit,” by William Oxley.] The book bearing the above title, and professing… Read More »“The Philosophy of Spirit”

The Khabar

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

Notes by H.P.B. on an article quoted from Chamber’s Journal Sometime ago one of the London daily papers referred to the… Read More »The Khabar

“Light on the Path.”

Commentary/ by Charles Johnston, The Path, February, 1887

“The Soul of man is immortal and its future is the future of a thing whose growth and splendour has… Read More »“Light on the Path.”

[On “Curious Mediumistic Phenomena”]

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

Selections from J. D. Buck’s Letter to the Editor, titled: “Curious Mediumistic Phenomena” | Note and Reply by H.P.B. . . .… Read More »[On “Curious Mediumistic Phenomena”]

Strange Manifestations

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

Letter from H. | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. To the Editor of The Theosophist: Madame, On the last page of No.… Read More »Strange Manifestations

Egypt and the Egyptian Dynasties

Article/ by Alexander Wilder, Universal Brotherhood Magazine, May-December, 1889; January-December, 1900 [Serialized]

I. Egypt the Realm of the Gods. “Spirits or gods that used to share this earth with man as with… Read More »Egypt and the Egyptian Dynasties

[Note on “A Hindu Story of Re-Incarnation”]

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

Article Selections from a Story by “A Kshatriya Lady” | Note by H.P.B. . . . there lived, about forty… Read More »[Note on “A Hindu Story of Re-Incarnation”]

Comets

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, April, 1895

The probable genesis, the constitution, the movements, and the functions of comets have engaged the greatest attention of astronomers. They… Read More »Comets

Hindu Widow Marriage

Letter(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Madras Times, June, 1882

[Note: the following is a copy of a letter received by Dewan Bahadur Ragunath Row from Madame Blavatsky.] My Dear… Read More »Hindu Widow Marriage

[Buddhism as a Philosophy, not a Religion]

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

“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]

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