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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

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

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

[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]

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

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)

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

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

[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

[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]

[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]

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

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

The Secret Doctrine and Its Study

Note(s)/ by Robert Bowen, Theosophy in Ireland, January-March, 1932

Being extracts from the notes of personal teachings given by H.P.B. to private pupils during the years 1888 to 1891,… Read More »The Secret Doctrine and Its Study

[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”]

[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

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

The Devil! Who is He?

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, August, October & December, 1888 [Incl. Follow-up(s)]

Correspondence by Rev. T. G. Healey & Thomas May | Notes by H.P.B. The Devil! Who is He? Jesus, or… Read More »The Devil! Who is He?

Is This An Error?

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

LTTE by “Euphrates” | Reply by J. Ralston Skinner | Note by H.P.B. In the Editors’ notes to the article… Read More »Is This An Error?

[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]

[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]

[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

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

Yoga and Yoga Discipline: A Theosophical Interpretation

Article/ by Charles J. Ryan, Booklet/Pamphlet, 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

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

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

Divine Ethics

Article/ by B. P. Wadia, The Theosophical Movement, June, 1954

In its practical bearing, Theosophy is purely divine ethics. (The Theosophical Glossary, “Theosophia”) All that was great, generous, heroic, was,… Read More »Divine Ethics

[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.]

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

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.

Letter No. 14 to A. P. Sinnett

Letter(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky to A. P. Sinnett, , August, 1882 [Posthumously Published]

{Bombay} August 4, 1882. My dear Young Boss, And now you will catch it, and aren’t I glad you will.… Read More »Letter No. 14 to A. P. Sinnett

Occult Vibrations

Q & A/ by H. P. Blavatsky with W. Q. Judge, , The Path, June, 1893

A FRAGMENT OF CONVERSATION WITH H. P. B. IN 1888 The following was written by me at the dictation of… Read More »Occult Vibrations

[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]

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

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

[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]

[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]

The First Object of the T.S.

Article/ by Anon., Theosophy Magazine, March, 1913

When the Parent Theosophical Society was formed at New York, U.S.A., in 1875, by H. P. Blavatsky, associated with William… Read More »The First Object of the T.S.

“Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness . . .”

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, March, 1889

The God-fearing and truth-speaking padris of India and their pals in England are once more at work. The bitter truths… Read More »“Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness . . .”

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

H. P. Blavatsky to the Fifth Annual American Convention, Re: W. Q. Judge

Lecture/ by H. P. Blavatsky, April, 1891 [Read aloud by Annie Besant at the Convention, April 26th]

THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY: EUROPEAN SECTION 19, Avenue Road,Regent’s Park,London, N.W. 15:4:1891 To the 5th Convention of the American Section of the… Read More »H. P. Blavatsky to the Fifth Annual American Convention, Re: W. Q. Judge

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?

What of Phenomena?

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

To the Editors of Lucifer: I avail myself of your invitation to correspondents, in order to ask a question. “How… Read More »What of Phenomena?

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

Lodges of Magic

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

When fiction rises pleasing to the eye,Men will believe, because they love the lie;But Truth herself, if clouded with a… Read More »Lodges of Magic

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

[On Anima or Vitality & “I am Brahman”]

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

Article Selections | Notes by H.P.B. We may hence alone assume that no second subsance is intelligible or logically thinkable,… Read More »[On Anima or Vitality & “I am Brahman”]

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