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Theosophy in Name and Reality

Article/ by Anon., Theosophy Magazine, April, 1987

People are sometimes surprised to hear that Theosophy is radically different from any of the popular blends of science and… Read More »Theosophy in Name and Reality

Messages From Masters

Article/ by Anon., The Pacific Theosophist, June, 1894 [author: “Lay Chela” (A. P. Sinnett?)]

The subject of Messages from Masters is so much under discussion just now that a few words on it may… Read More »Messages From Masters

Is the Moon Immersed in Matter?

Article/Q & A/ by Anon., The Theosophist, September, 1883 [For notes on authorship see Blavatsky CW vol. 5, pp. 129-138]

4. The moon is said to be the scene of a life even more immersed in matter than the life… Read More »Is the Moon Immersed in Matter?

The Greek Drama

Article/ by Anon., Theosophy Magazine, October, 1939

The Golden Age of Greece lasted from the seventh to the fourth century B.C. During those three hundred years the… Read More »The Greek Drama

Is Theosophy a “Revelation”?

Article/ by Anon., Theosophy Magazine, October, 1967

“In thus affording even the superficial thinker and the weak or illogical reasoner a perfect basis for ethics and an… Read More »Is Theosophy a “Revelation”?

[Review] The Kalevala

Review/ by Anon., The Path, October, 1888

THE KALEVALA.—Translated into English by Prof. J. M. Crawford, (1888, J. B. Alden, New York.) It is a matter of congratulation… Read More »[Review] The Kalevala

[Defense of the Adepts, H.P.B. and the T.S.]

LTTE/ by A. P. Sinnett, Bombay Gazette, April, 1882

[Note: the following was A. P. Sinnett’s response to the following statement made by the Editor of the Bombay Gazette:… Read More »[Defense of the Adepts, H.P.B. and the T.S.]

Is Theosophy Vague?

Article/ by Anon., Theosophy Magazine, September, 1948

H. P. Blavatsky declared quite candidly to theosophists that Theosophy, alone, would enable them to form a nucleus of a… Read More »Is Theosophy Vague?

Theosophy and the Masses

Article/ by Anon., Theosophy Magazine, November, 1930

Theosophy is an all-inclusive philosophy; not to be separated from it is the Theosophical Movement, whose objective is the practical… Read More »Theosophy and the Masses

Answers to Correspondents—J.K.

Editorial/ by Mahatma M., The Theosophist, March, 1882 [see “Mahatma Letter No. 48” where M. states that the following was authored by him.]

“J.K.”—Your letter headed “Under which ‘adept’ Theosophist?” will not be published, for the following reasons: 1. Personal abuse to the… Read More »Answers to Correspondents—J.K.

Buddhism

Article/ by Anon., Universal Brotherhood Magazine, July, 1900 [Author given as “V. M. F.”]

For this is the message we have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another; but how shall… Read More »Buddhism

[On Sources for Initial Study of Theosophy]

Editorial/Q & A/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, April, 1888

To the Editors of Lucifer. As a very new member of the Theosophical Society I have jotted down a few… Read More »[On Sources for Initial Study of Theosophy]

Living the Life

Book/ by B. P. Wadia, 1962 [Compilation] [Posthumously Published]

Foreword The important articles by the late B. P. Wadia gathered together in this book have all appeared at different… Read More »Living the Life

[Review:] The Real History of the Rosicrucians

Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, November, 1887

The Real History of the Rosicrucians, by A. E. Waite. Published by G. Redway. Mr. Waite’s new book will be… Read More »[Review:] The Real History of the Rosicrucians

Theosophy Or Jesuitism

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, June, 1888

“Choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other… Read More »Theosophy Or Jesuitism

[Notes on “Fragments of Occult Truth” 1-3]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, October 1881; March 1882 [Serialized]

Notes by H.P.B. on the first three articles under the title “Fragments of Occult Truth,” written by A. O. Hume.… Read More »[Notes on “Fragments of Occult Truth” 1-3]

Research: On the Etymology of Ah-hi

Research Paper/ by Jon W. Fergus, Universal Theosophy, August, 2024

Ah-hi and Ahi in the Writings of Blavatsky (In Chronological Order) In Isis Unveiled (1877): Burnouf has endeavored to show… Read More »Research: On the Etymology of Ah-hi

The Divine Pymander

Book/Translation/ by John Everard with William Wynn Westcott, , 1650

Full Title: The Divine Pymander of Hermes Mercurius Trismegistus In 17 Books Translated formerly out of the Arabic into Greek,… Read More »The Divine Pymander

[On Living the Life]

Editorial/Q & A/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, April, 1888

To the Editors of Lucifer. Several questions have of late occurred to me at the entry of the subject of… Read More »[On Living the Life]

The Stanzas of Dzyan: A “Critical Edition” based on Four Primary Sources

Research Paper/ by Jon W. Fergus, Universal Theosophy, January, 2020 [Last Updated: October 13, 2021]

The Stanzas of Dzyan A “Critical Edition” of the English Translation by H. P. Blavatsky, based on Four Primary Sources,*… Read More »The Stanzas of Dzyan: A “Critical Edition” based on Four Primary Sources

Practical Occultism

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, April, 1888 [Incl. Follow-up(s)]

Important To Students As some of the letters in the Correspondence of this month show, there are many people who… Read More »Practical Occultism

A Note of Explanation [Re: The Esoteric Character of the Gospels]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, January, 1888

Letter to the Editor by Gerald Massey | Notes by H.P.B. I would much rather suffer an unintentional misrepresentation of… Read More »A Note of Explanation [Re: The Esoteric Character of the Gospels]

Notes on Abbé Roca’s “Esotericism of Christian Dogma”

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Le Lotus, December, 1887 [Translation from the original French]

In the opening pages of this essay—so remarkable for its sincerity and its boldness—the author [Abbé Roca] raises and solves… Read More »Notes on Abbé Roca’s “Esotericism of Christian Dogma”

The Age of Sankara

Article/Book/ by T. S. Narayana Sastry, 1916

PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION Ex Orientale lux; Ex occidente frux-from the East light; from the West fruit-is a… Read More »The Age of Sankara

Ātman/Anātman in Buddhism and Its Implication for the Wisdom Tradition

Article/ by Nancy Reigle, Eastern Tradition Research Archive (website), April, 2008

Does Christianity believe in reincarnation? Of course it does not. Yet, students of the Wisdom Tradition may seek to find… Read More »Ātman/Anātman in Buddhism and Its Implication for the Wisdom Tradition

Occultism Versus the Occult Arts

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, May, 1888

“I oft have heard, but ne’er believed till now,There are, who can by potent spellsBend to their crooked purpose Nature’s… Read More »Occultism Versus the Occult Arts

From the Note Book of an Unpopular Philosopher (1)

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, November, 1887

I am Sternly Rebuked for some remarks made in the last number. My reflections with regard to the respective value… Read More »From the Note Book of an Unpopular Philosopher (1)

Why Do Animals Suffer?

Q & A/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, May, 1888

Q. Is it possible for me who love the animals to learn how to get more power than I… Read More »Why Do Animals Suffer?

Esotericism of Christian Dogma: Creation as Taught by Moses and the Mahatmas

Article/ by Abbé Roca, Le Lotus, December, 1887 [Translated from the original French by H.P.B. (see Lucifer, January, 1888, p. 368) & portions from Collected Writings (see CW 8:343)]

I. Thanks to the light which is now reaching us from the far East through the Theosophical organs published in… Read More »Esotericism of Christian Dogma: Creation as Taught by Moses and the Mahatmas

Tsongkhapa and the Teachings of the Wisdom Tradition

Article/ by David Reigle, April, 2008

Tsongkhapa (1357-1419) was the founder of the Gelugpa or “Yellow Hat” order of Tibetan Buddhism. This soon became the dominant… Read More »Tsongkhapa and the Teachings of the Wisdom Tradition

Defense of Theosophy

Article/ by B. P. Wadia, Theosophy Magazine, February, 1924 [Reprinted in The Theosophical Movement, May, 1932]

One of the causes which led to the disruption of the forces drawn together by H.P.B. in her body politic… Read More »Defense of Theosophy

Fight out the Field, O Neophyte

Article/ by B. P. Wadia, The Theosophical Movement, November-December, 1953; January, 1954 [Serialized]

[Prepare, and be forewarned in time. If thou hast tried and failed, O dauntless fighter,yet lose not courage: fight on,… Read More »Fight out the Field, O Neophyte

[Notes on The Life Principle]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, March, 1888

Article selections by N. D. Khandalavala | Notes & Editor’s Note by H.P.B. . . . Protoplasm in its substance… Read More »[Notes on The Life Principle]

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

The Crucifixion of Man

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, May, 1888

“Prometheus is the impersonated representative of Idea, or of the same power as Jove, but contemplated as independent, and not… Read More »The Crucifixion of Man

The Greatest of All Wars

Article/ by B. P. Wadia, Theosophy Magazine, March, 1924 [Reprinted in The Theosophical Movement, July, 1932]

All family feuds, all class struggles, all national wars, and all religious crusades are but reflected ramifications of the eternal… Read More »The Greatest of All Wars

Psychology—The Science of the Soul

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, October, 1896 [Posthumously Published]

Ethics and law are, so far, only in the phases where there are as yet no theories, and barely systems,… Read More »Psychology—The Science of the Soul

Yoga and Yoga Discipline: A Theosophical Interpretation

Article/ by Charles J. Ryan, Booklet, 1940

Contents Chapter 1: The Yoga of Theosophy Chapter 2: A Tibetan Aspect of Yoga Chapter 3: Yoga in India Chapter 4:… Read More »Yoga and Yoga Discipline: A Theosophical Interpretation

The Late Mrs. Anna Kingsford, M.D.

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, March, 1888

Obituary We have this month to record with the deepest regret the passing away from this physical world of one… Read More »The Late Mrs. Anna Kingsford, M.D.

[Notes on Hylo-Idealism]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, April, 1888

Article selections from “Ultimate Philosophy” by Herbert L. Courtney | Notes by H.P.B. Ultimate Philsophy1 1. The “last,” however, are not… Read More »[Notes on Hylo-Idealism]

From the Note Book of an Unpopular Philosopher (2)

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, March, 1888

Scientific Notes De Profundis! [out of the depths] The world of science has just sustained a heavy loss, an irreparable… Read More »From the Note Book of an Unpopular Philosopher (2)

[Notes on “Buddhist Doctrine of the Western Heaven”]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, April, 1888

Article selections by Rev. Joseph Edkins | Notes by H.P.B. On the interest attaching to the hope of a future… Read More »[Notes on “Buddhist Doctrine of the Western Heaven”]

[On Kama-Loka]

Editorial/Q & A/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, April, 1888

To the Editors of Lucifer. As you invite questions, I take the liberty of submitting one to your consideration. Is… Read More »[On Kama-Loka]

The Church and the Doctrine of Atonement

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, January, 1888

[Rev. T. G. Headley of the Church of England, in a letter to the Editor of Lucifer, describes how he… Read More »The Church and the Doctrine of Atonement

Christian Lectures on Buddhism, and Plain Facts about the Same, by Buddhists

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, April, 1888

“Then spake Jesus . . . saying: The Scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. . . but do not… Read More »Christian Lectures on Buddhism, and Plain Facts about the Same, by Buddhists

On Getting Ready

Article/ by B. P. Wadia, Theosophy Magazine, October, 1924 [Reprinted in The Theosophical Movement, August, 1932]

In work or play, in business as in sport, men prepare themselves by constant practice. The student-server of Theosophy also… Read More »On Getting Ready

[On the Book of Genesis, Evolution, & Elements]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, April, 1888

Article selections from “The Tide of Life,” by Charles Johnston | Notes by H.P.B. [The book of Genesis] splits off… Read More »[On the Book of Genesis, Evolution, & Elements]

[On the Pentacle and the Colors Yellow and Red]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, February, 1888

Article selections by M. L. Brainard | Notes by H.P.B. We have now discovered a triangular key—light, music, form—which will… Read More »[On the Pentacle and the Colors Yellow and Red]

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