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An Epitome of Theosophy

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, Booklet, January, 1888

THEOSOPHY, the Wisdom-Religion, has existed from immemorial time. It offers us a theory of nature and of life which is… Read More »An Epitome of Theosophy

Theosophy as a Guide in Life

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, Booklet, 1887

This is a practical age, and every system or theory is challenged to give proofs of what it may accomplish… Read More »Theosophy as a Guide in Life

Thomas Taylor, the Platonist

Article/ by William E. A. Axon, Booklet, [Originally serialized in The Library, July-August, 1890]

Thomas Taylor, the Platonist, has been variously judged.1 “To strain human curiosity to the utmost limits of human credibility,” says… Read More »Thomas Taylor, the Platonist

The Song of Life

Commentary/Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Booklet, April, 1901

The Gospels are the perfect flower of Palestine. The Upanishads are the chiefest treasure of most ancient India. The heart… Read More »The Song of Life

The Necessity for Reincarnation

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, Booklet, December, 1890

[Note: the initial publication date of this Pamphlet is unknown; we have placed it in 1890 at the same time… Read More »The Necessity for Reincarnation

Observations on “A Letter Addressed to the Fellows of the London Lodge of the Theosophical Society, by the President and a Vice-President of the Lodge”

Article/ by T. Subba Row with H. P. Blavatsky, , Booklet, January, 1884

To MADAME H. P. BLAVATSKY, Corresponding Secretary to the Theosophical Society, Madame, After a careful examination of the private and… Read More »Observations on “A Letter Addressed to the Fellows of the London Lodge of the Theosophical Society, by the President and a Vice-President of the Lodge”

From the Upanishads

Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Booklet, July, 1896

Wilt thou not open thy heart to know What rainbows teach, and sunsets show? Verdict which accumulates From lengthening scroll… Read More »From the Upanishads

Theosophical Objects

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, Booklet, June, 1893

The Theosophical Society has been in existence since November, 1875, having been then founded in New York with the following… Read More »Theosophical Objects

Theosophical Study and Work

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, Booklet, November, 1890

The birth and life of a Branch of the Theosophical Society are very like to those of an individual. As… Read More »Theosophical Study and Work

“The Self is the Friend of Self and also its Enemy”

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, Booklet, August, 1890

This sentence in the Bhagavad Gita has been often passed over as being either meaningless or mysterious; on one hand… Read More »“The Self is the Friend of Self and also its Enemy”

Suggestions to Branches

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, Booklet, June, 1893

Founding of Branches This paper is to give newly-formed Branches some idea of the methods which experience has shown to… Read More »Suggestions to Branches

Things Common to Christianity and Theosophy

Lecture/ by W. Q. Judge, Booklet, January, 1894

That the Theosophical Society is not opposed to Christianity in either its dogmatic or pure form is easily demonstrated. Our… Read More »Things Common to Christianity and Theosophy

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