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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

Theosophy and Eastern Yoga

Article/ by Charles J. Ryan, The Theosophical Forum, July, 1936

I strongly advise you to give up all yoga practices, which in almost all cases have disastrous results. . .… Read More »Theosophy and Eastern Yoga

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

The Path of the Masters

Article/ by B. P. Wadia, The Theosophical Movement, February-April, 1933 [Serialized]

The Path of Woe Students of Theosophy, having grasped the tenets of Reincarnation, Karma, and the Path to the Masters,… Read More »The Path of the Masters

Sunday Devotion to Pleasure

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

The following is an extract from the Daily Telegraph of March 1st, and may speak for itself:— “At yesterday’s sitting… Read More »Sunday Devotion to Pleasure

[On Truth and the Absolute]

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

Article Selections | Notes by H.P.B. Absolute Truth is self-evident.1 It is recognized by all who are in possession of… Read More »[On Truth and the Absolute]

1888

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

People usually wish that their friends shall have a happy new year, and sometimes “prosperous” is added to “happy.” It… Read More »1888

[Review:] Absolute Monism

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

Absolute Monism; or, Mind is Matter and Matter is Mind. By Sundaram Iyer, F.T.S. Madras, 1887. Under the above title… Read More »[Review:] Absolute Monism

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 Tibetan Buddhist Tradition

Review/ by Charles J. Ryan, The Theosophical Forum, November, 1940

In regard to the work Peaks and Lamas 1 we agree with Dr Coomaraswamy’s appreciation in Asia magazine that this:… Read More »The Tibetan Buddhist Tradition

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.

“Blend Thy Mind And Soul”

Article/ by B. P. Wadia, The Theosophical Movement, February, 1957

The Book of the Golden Precepts advises the aspiring devotee to “search for the Paths.” The Inner Life begins with… Read More »“Blend Thy Mind And Soul”

Modern Idealism, Worse than Materialism

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, October, 1896 [Posthumously Published]

That which is herein presented will be, as a matter of course, Dead Sea fruit to blind materialism; withal it… Read More »Modern Idealism, Worse than Materialism

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

[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 Absolute and God]

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

To the Editors of Lucifer. In the last issue of Lucifer is a paper “Self-Evident Truths and Logical Deductions.” The… Read More »[On the Absolute and God]

From Lucifer to a Few Readers

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

After waiting vainly for three months for a reply to the article “Lucifer to the Archbishop of Canterbury,” during which… Read More »From Lucifer to a Few Readers

[Review:] The Jewish World on “Lucifer”

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

THE JEWISH WORLD enters bravely enough (in its issue of the 11th November 1887) on its new character of professor… Read More »[Review:] The Jewish World on “Lucifer”

Gautama, The Lord Buddha, and His Teachings

Article/ by Irene R. Ponsonby, The Theosophical Forum, June, 1936

“Buddhism teaches an evolution or development of this x-factor of consciousness and will [the Karman, the Dhyani-Buddha, or the Reincarnating… Read More »Gautama, The Lord Buddha, and His Teachings

The Basis of Universality and Brotherhood

Article/ by B. Finkernagel, The Theosophical Forum, June, 1937

When any individual has arrived at the definite realization that at every conceivable point the Universe is pulsating with life… Read More »The Basis of Universality and Brotherhood

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

What Good has Theosophy done in India?

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

“The race of mankind would perish, did they cease to aid each other. From the time that the mother binds… Read More »What Good has Theosophy done in India?

[On “Blood”]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, November, 1887

Review Article selection by Gerald Massey | Notes by H.P.B. Dr. Trumbull claims the Egyptians as witnesses to the truth… Read More »[On “Blood”]

Chinese Shadows

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Новое время (New Times), February, 1888 [Translation from the original Russian]

Vicars of the Anglican Church here are at loggerheads with their own Bishops. And on what a subject, if you… Read More »Chinese Shadows

The Divine Discontent of Gautama the Buddha

Article/ by Inez Davenport, The Theosophical Forum, June, 1936

Twenty-five hundred years ago there was born to the royal family of the Sakya clan, a son, the Prince Siddartha,… Read More »The Divine Discontent of Gautama the Buddha

Esoteric and Exoteric

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

Soul builds body. The nature of the one is occult, as that of the other is phenomenal. Of unchanging reality… Read More »Esoteric and Exoteric

To Dr. Lewins, and the Hylo-Idealists at Large

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

The editors have received the two following letters—one from the learned Founder of Hylo-Idealism, the other from a gentleman, a… Read More »To Dr. Lewins, and the Hylo-Idealists at Large

Apollonius of Tyana

Article/ by Maurice Fredal, The Theosophist, October, 1886

In spite of misrepresentation and disdain, and the mistaken zeal of sectaries who have thought, by blackening the character of… Read More »Apollonius of Tyana

Apollonius and the Mahatmas

Article/ by Sylvester Baxter, The Path, October, 1886 [Serialized]

I The journey to India made by the great adept, Apollonius, of Tyana, was a special interest for us modern… Read More »Apollonius and the Mahatmas

[Review:] Tibetan Yoga

Review/ by Charles J. Ryan, The Theosophical Forum, January-February, 1936

[Review of:] Tibetan Yoga and Secret Doctrines, or Seven Books of Wisdom of the Great Path, according to the late… Read More »[Review:] Tibetan Yoga

Universal Brotherhood

Article/ by Clifton Meek, The Theosophical Forum, February, 1936

The purpose of Theosophy and the aim of Theosophists is not that of converting men to a particular form of… Read More »Universal Brotherhood

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

[On the Śraddha ritual]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, May-July, 1888 [Serialized]

Article selections by Andrew T. Sibbald | Notes by H.P.B. Śrāddha1 1. Śrāddha” is a Brahmanical rite, of which there are… Read More »[On the Śraddha ritual]

Is There No Hope?

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

LTTE by David Crichton | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. I think, after reading the conditions necessary for Occult study given… Read More »Is There No Hope?

[On the Universal Application of Symbolism]

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

Poem selection by Wm. C. Eldon Serjeant | Note and Editor’s Note by H.P.B. . . .All hail! thou glorious… Read More »[On the Universal Application of Symbolism]

Reply to Madame Blavatsky’s Observations on Christian Esotericism

Article/ by Abbé Roca, Le Lotus, February, 1888 [Translation from the original French]

I. There are some men whom nothing can discourage and nothing cast down, because they have faith, faith critically examined,… Read More »Reply to Madame Blavatsky’s Observations on Christian Esotericism

[Review:] Visions

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

In his Introduction to this little pamphlet, “M. A. Oxon.” strikes the key-note of his Visions. They are “teaching” or… Read More »[Review:] Visions

[On Jephthah’s Sacrifice]

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

Article selections by Rev. T. G. Headley. | Notes by H.P.B. . . . Jephthah is mockingly told that he… Read More »[On Jephthah’s Sacrifice]

[Review:] Traité Élémentaire de Science Occulte

Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, February, 1888

Traité Élémentaire de Science Occulte [Elementary Treatise of Occult Science], par Papus [Gérard Encausse]. Published by Georges Carré, 58, Rue… Read More »[Review:] Traité Élémentaire de Science Occulte

[On Aanru, Amrita and the Jiva]

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

Article selections by A.J.C. | Notes by H.P.B. . . . I (Âtman) have crossed the sea—I have reached the… Read More »[On Aanru, Amrita and the Jiva]

[On Karma, Law, etc.]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, December, 1887

Selections from Correspondence by Mr Beatty & Replies from A. Keightley | Notes by H.P.B. The following letter has been… Read More »[On Karma, Law, etc.]

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

[On Kama-rupas and Kama-loka]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, November, 1887

Correspondence question by “N.D.” | Reply by H.P.B. “As the Editors of Lucifer kindly invite questions concerning Theosophy and kindred… Read More »[On Kama-rupas and Kama-loka]

Re: The Brain Theorem Of The Universe

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

Letter to the Editor by Robert Lewins | Notes by H.P.B. Kindly permit me to direct attention to the Adversary’s… Read More »Re: The Brain Theorem Of The Universe

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

Karmic Visions

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

Oh, sad no more! Oh, sweet No more! Oh, strange No more! By a mossed brook bank on a stone… Read More »Karmic Visions

Reply to the Mistaken Conceptions of the Abbé Roca Concerning My Observations on Christian Esotericism

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Le Lotus, April, 1888 [Translation from the original French]

In the February issue of Le Lotus [see “Reply to Madame Blavatsky’s Observations on Christian Esotericism”], the Abbé speaks of… Read More »Reply to the Mistaken Conceptions of the Abbé Roca Concerning My Observations on Christian Esotericism

The Life Principle

Article/ by Navroji Dorabji Khandalavala, Lucifer Magazine, March, 1888

A few years back a very interesting controversy raged between several scientists of reputation. Some of these held that spontaneous… Read More »The Life Principle

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