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Misconceptions of Theosophy

Article/ by Anon., Theosophy Magazine, December, 1912

Theosophy is a name used at the present time to designate a body of knowledge of which humanity stands in… Read More »Misconceptions of Theosophy

Letter No. 9 to A. P. Sinnett

Letter(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky to A. P. Sinnett, , November, 1881 [Posthumously Published]

{November} 14th. {1881} Meerut, Your telegram just received. Now what does that mean? I knew it was coming for M.… Read More »Letter No. 9 to A. P. Sinnett

Letter No. 10d (Blavatsky to Damodar)

Letter(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky to Damodar K. Mavalankar, , April, 1882 [Posthumously Published]

{See Hints on Esoteric Theosophy, 2nd ed. pp. 108 et seq.} To Malabar Hill From Madras St. Thome To Damodar… Read More »Letter No. 10d (Blavatsky to Damodar)

Letter No. 12 to A. P. Sinnett

Letter(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky to A. P. Sinnett, , December, 1883 [Posthumously Published]

{Adyar, Dec. 16+, 1883} There’s a love chit for you just received. I guess my Boss splits himself owing to… Read More »Letter No. 12 to A. P. Sinnett

Letter No. 13 to A. P. Sinnett

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

{Bombay} 21st July. {1882} My dear Mr. Sinnett, Consummatum est! Mail arrived and I was ordered by M. to open… Read More »Letter No. 13 to A. P. Sinnett

Letter No. 16 to A. P. Sinnett

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

{Hume’s “H.X.” article criticizing Isis Unveiled and the Masters was printed in the September 1882 Theosophist, together with the Chelas’… Read More »Letter No. 16 to A. P. Sinnett

Letter No. 15 to A. P. Sinnett

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

{Written from Bombay, July 15+, 1882. On May 31, 1882, Olcott and H.P.B. visited “Huddleston Gardens” in Madras, the future… Read More »Letter No. 15 to A. P. Sinnett

Letter No. 18 to A. P. Sinnett

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

Received about September 19th {1882} Bombay. My dear friends Mrs. and Mr. Sinnett, I am afraid you will have soon… Read More »Letter No. 18 to A. P. Sinnett

Letter No. 19 to A. P. Sinnett

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

Darjeeling, October 9th. {1882} How did you know I was here? You seem to be surrounded by very gossiping friends.… Read More »Letter No. 19 to A. P. Sinnett

Letter No. 21 to A. P. Sinnett

Letter(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky to A. P. Sinnett, , September, 1884 [Posthumously Published]

{Late September, 1884. Letters 21 and 21a concern “More on the Theosophical ‘Rosetta Stone’ ” By Henry Kiddle, followed by… Read More »Letter No. 21 to A. P. Sinnett

Letter No. 21a to A. P. Sinnett

Letter(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky to A. P. Sinnett, , September, 1884 [Posthumously Published]

{Late September, 1884. See note on Blavatsky Letter 21.} Borrowed Words by Mah. K.H. as italicised in Light, (Jy. 20.)… Read More »Letter No. 21a to A. P. Sinnett

Letter No. 22 to A. P. Sinnett

Letter(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky to A. P. Sinnett, , July, 1883 [Posthumously Published]

{Around July 15th, 1883} Ootacumund Nigiri and Blue Hills. July Something. Beloved She-Fellow and Sister, To prove to you that… Read More »Letter No. 22 to A. P. Sinnett

Letter No. 23 to A. P. Sinnett

Letter(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky to A. P. Sinnett, , August, 1883 [Posthumously Published]

Ooty, 15th Aug. {1883} My dear Boss, Enclosed please find my private reply (so far) to the Remonstrance of the… Read More »Letter No. 23 to A. P. Sinnett

Letter No. 26 to A. P. Sinnett

Letter(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky to A. P. Sinnett, , September, 1883 [Posthumously Published]

Ooty, Sept. 14. {1883} My dear Mr. Sinnett, For over two months I have been ordered by K.H. not to… Read More »Letter No. 26 to A. P. Sinnett

Letter No. 17 to A. P. Sinnett

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

{Bombay, September 11, 1882} (Private, not for Mr. Hume.) Monday. My dear Mr. Sinnett, This morning I got up from… Read More »Letter No. 17 to A. P. Sinnett

Letter No. 33 to A. P. Sinnett

Letter(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky to A. P. Sinnett, , March, 1883 [Posthumously Published]

{H.P.B., Olcott, Mohini. Padshah, S. Krishnamachari (aka Bowajee or Babaji), and Babula (H.P.B.’s servant), sailed February 20, 1883, reaching Marseilles… Read More »Letter No. 33 to A. P. Sinnett

“L’Isis”

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

“L’ISIS.” branche française, de la société théosophique. To the Editors of Lucifer. Allow me to bring to the notice of… Read More »“L’Isis”

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.

Some Unavoidable Deductions

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

Twenty-One years ago, the last message from Madame Blavatsky was written to the American Theosophists. At that time there was… Read More »Some Unavoidable Deductions

The Second Object

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

“The study of ancient and modern religions, philosophies and sciences, and the demonstration of the importance of such study.” On… Read More »The Second Object

Psychology of Ancient Egypt

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

In issue no. 14 of Le Lotus there is an article by Franz Lambert, translated from The Sphynx, containing the… Read More »Psychology of Ancient Egypt

Letter No. 28 to A. P. Sinnett

Letter(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky to A. P. Sinnett, , January, 1884 [Posthumously Published]

{Received London, mid-January 1884.} Adyar. My dear Mr. Sinnett, I am very sick, suffering agony, and nearly killed two days… Read More »Letter No. 28 to A. P. Sinnett

Thoth, Divine Scribe

Article/ by N. A. Lewis, The Theosophical Forum, January, 1947

Who is this Thoth, of whom so many explanations are made, and who remains, even so, mysterious, inscrutable? We find… Read More »Thoth, Divine Scribe

Dhammapada, Wisdom of the Buddha

Translation/ by Harischandra Kaviratna, 1980

Contents Illustration of Palm Leaf Manuscript Foreword Introduction Acknowledgments Canto I – The Twin Verses II – On Vigilance III –… Read More »Dhammapada, Wisdom of the Buddha

The Wisdom of Emptiness

Article/ by Jim Belderis, Sunrise: Theosophic Perspectives, October/November 1999

Understanding “emptiness” is presented in Buddhism as the culmination of religious training. It is attained through the systematic practice of… Read More »The Wisdom of Emptiness

Egyptian Teachings in the Light of Theosophy

Article/ by I. M. Oderberg with L. Whellams, , The Theosophical Forum, December, 1941

Verily there was some truth in the old saying, “The Wisdom of the Egyptians.” . . . — H. P.… Read More »Egyptian Teachings in the Light of Theosophy

[Review:] The Mayan Popol Vuh

Review/ by Eloise Hart, Sunrise: Theosophic Perspectives, November, 1986

Dennis Tedlock’s recent translation of the Quiche Mayan Popol Vuh* is one of the finest, and as such is attracting widespread attention.… Read More »[Review:] The Mayan Popol Vuh

To All Open-Minded Theosophists

Editorial/ by Anon., Theosophy Magazine, December, 1912

Two Masters were particularly concerned in the bringing of the message of Theosophy to the Western World. Two Messengers were… Read More »To All Open-Minded Theosophists

To Theosophists and Readers of Lucifer

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

The Editors of Lucifer feel it right that this number, the first published at the new offices and by the… Read More »To Theosophists and Readers of Lucifer

[On the Definition of “Pentacle”]

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Path, June, 1888

To the Editor of The Path: In the May number of your valuable journal [Vol. III], on page 60, we… Read More »[On the Definition of “Pentacle”]

Three Fundamental Propositions of the Secret Doctrine

Article/ by Anon., Theosophy Magazine, November, 1912

There are three fundamental conceptions upon which the Secret Doctrine (Theosophy) rests. They stand—as all truth stands—upon their inherent reasonableness.… Read More »Three Fundamental Propositions of the Secret Doctrine

Let the Work Go On

Article/ by Anon., Theosophy Magazine, December, 1912

Perspective enables us to look back over the history of the Theosophical Society and to determine some of the causes… Read More »Let the Work Go On

Letter No. 10 (A. P. Sinnett to A. O. Hume)

Letter(s)/ by A. P. Sinnett to A. O. Hume, , May-June, 1882 [Posthumously Published]

{Concerning William Eglinton and the “Vega Incident,” see Hints on Esoteric Theosophy, 2nd ed. pp. 108 et seq.} Various Letters… Read More »Letter No. 10 (A. P. Sinnett to A. O. Hume)

A Svābhāvika School of Buddhism?

Article/ by David Reigle, Prajna Quest (website), March, 2012 [Serialized]

Part 1 As already discussed here, the alleged Svābhāvika school of Buddhism in Nepal that is spoken of in many… Read More »A Svābhāvika School of Buddhism?

God’s Arrival in India

Article/ by David Reigle, Fohat Magazine, Spring, 2003 & Summer 2003 [Revised May, 2015] [Serialized]

Ancient India is considered to be the spiritual motherland of our planet. According to The Secret Doctrine, it was the… Read More »God’s Arrival in India

Book of Dzyan Research Report: Technical Terms in Stanza I

Article/ by David Reigle, December, 1995 [Revised, 1999] [Originally published as a booklet by Eastern School Press; republished in Blavatsky’s Secret Books: Twenty Years’ Research]

Serious students of The Secret Doctrine, and especially those who are Theosophical teachers and lecturers, will wish to know what… Read More »Book of Dzyan Research Report: Technical Terms in Stanza I

Book of Dzyan Research Report: Technical Terms in Stanza II

Article/ by David Reigle, January, 1997 [Revised, 1999] [Originally published as a booklet by Eastern School Press; republished in Blavatsky’s Secret Books: Twenty Years’ Research]

There are seven technical terms in stanza II of the “Book of Dzyan” as translated in H. P. Blavatsky’s The Secret… Read More »Book of Dzyan Research Report: Technical Terms in Stanza II

Book of Dzyan Research Report: Theosophy in Tibet: The Teachings of the Jonangpa School

Article/ by David Reigle, May, 1996 [Revised, 1999] [Originally published as a booklet by Eastern School Press; republished in Blavatsky’s Secret Books: Twenty Years’ Research]

Some seven centuries ago there arose in Tibet a school of teachings which has many parallels to Theosophy. This is… Read More »Book of Dzyan Research Report: Theosophy in Tibet: The Teachings of the Jonangpa School

Letter No. 10a (Damodar to A. P. Sinnett)

Letter(s)/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar to A. P. Sinnett, , June, 1882 [Posthumously Published]

{See Hints on Esoteric Theosophy, 2nd ed. pp. 108 et seq.} Publication Office of the “Theosophist,” Breach Candy, Bombay, India,… Read More »Letter No. 10a (Damodar to A. P. Sinnett)

Letter No. 10e (A. P. Sinnett to A. O. Hume)

Letter(s)/ by A. P. Sinnett to A. O. Hume, , June, 1882 [Posthumously Published]

{To A. O Hume. Recd Simla, mid-June 1882.} Poor Old Lady! I shall come up and see you to-morrow afternoon.… Read More »Letter No. 10e (A. P. Sinnett to A. O. Hume)

Letter No. 10c to A. P. Sinnett

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

{See Hints on Esoteric Theosophy, 2nd ed. pp. 108 et seq.} Secretary’s Office of the Theosophical Society, Breach Candy, Bombay,… Read More »Letter No. 10c to A. P. Sinnett

Letter No. 6 to A. P. Sinnett

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

{Bombay, Aug.1, 1882} Tuesday Something. Your two MSS. received. Well the readers will be stuffed this time and no mistake—with… Read More »Letter No. 6 to A. P. Sinnett

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

Letter No. 31 to A. P. Sinnett

Letter(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky to A. P. Sinnett, , January, 1884 [Posthumously Published]

Adyar Madras, January 25th, 1884. By order of my Boss I send you the Kingsford letters to fondly read and… Read More »Letter No. 31 to A. P. Sinnett

Letter No. 32 to A. P. Sinnett

Letter(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky to A. P. Sinnett, , March, 1885 [Posthumously Published]

{During January and February H.P.B. lay at the point of death and was given up by all the doctors. (See… Read More »Letter No. 32 to A. P. Sinnett

Letter No. 34 to A. P. Sinnett

Letter(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky to A. P. Sinnett, , March, 1884 [Posthumously Published]

Nice, Friday. {March 21, 1884} My dear Mr. Sinnett, Every body in the house is gone to the theatre—even Olcott.… Read More »Letter No. 34 to A. P. Sinnett

Letter No. 35 to A. P. Sinnett

Letter(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky to A. P. Sinnett, , April, 1884 [Posthumously Published]

46, Rue Notre Dame des Champs, April 27. {1884} My dear Mrs. Sinnett, Yours—all right. Please convey my tenderest regards… Read More »Letter No. 35 to A. P. Sinnett

Christian Science

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

Review: Statements of Christian Science. Comprised in eighteen lessons, and twelve sections. By Ursula N. Gestefeld. Chicago, 1888. The object of… Read More »Christian Science

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