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Letters That Have Helped Me [Vol. 1]

Letter(s)/ by W. Q. Judge to Julia Keightley, with Julia Keightley, , The Path, December 1888; January-August, October-December, 1889; February-March, 1890 [Compilation] [Serialized] [Reprinted in book form, 1891]

[Dedication] To Z. L. Z., the Greatest of the Exiles, and Friend of all Creatures; from his Younger Brother, the… Read More »Letters That Have Helped Me [Vol. 1]

Theosophy and the Theosophical Society

Article/Lecture/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, December, 1890

Underlying the Doctrines of Theosophy is one fundamental proposition, namely, “the essential Unity of all life and being.” Manifestation of… Read More »Theosophy and the Theosophical Society

The Theosophical Movement

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, August, 1895

There is a very great difference between the Theosophical Movement and any Theosophical Society. The Movement is moral, ethical, spiritual,… Read More »The Theosophical Movement

The Theosophical Society

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, May, 1895

INSIDE FACTS AS TO ITS ORGANIZATION.—A DE FACTO BODY.—THE REAL T.S. IN NEW YORK.—THE PRESIDENT STILL A DELEGATE TO FOREIGN… Read More »The Theosophical Society

Culture of Concentration

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, July, 1888

The term most generally in use to express what is included under the above title is SELF CULTURE. Now it… Read More »Culture of Concentration

The Bhagavad-Gita [Notes, Chapters 1-7]

Article/Commentary/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, April, November-December, 1887; January-March, May-June, August-December, 1888; September, November-December, 1895; February, 1896 [Serialized]

Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 [Chapter I] If the title… Read More »The Bhagavad-Gita [Notes, Chapters 1-7]

Theosophical Symbols

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, April, 1892

The first article printed in the PATH on this subject was “Theosophical Symbolism” in Vol. I, May, 1886. The symbols… Read More »Theosophical Symbols

Culture of Concentration II

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, February, 1890

It is now over one year since I sent in Part I to the Editor of the PATH. Since then… Read More »Culture of Concentration II

Reincarnation in the Bible

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, December, 1892

An exhaustive paper on this subject is not contemplated in this article, but even a sketch will show that the… Read More »Reincarnation in the Bible

Much Reading, Little Thought

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, June, 1890

The wise man sagely said that of making books there is no end. If true in his day, it is… Read More »Much Reading, Little Thought

Occultism: What is it?

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, May, 1890

Not only in the Theosophical Society, but out of it, are tyros in Occultism. They are dabblers in a fine… Read More »Occultism: What is it?

A Buddhist Doctrine

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, September, 1888

There are twelve principal Buddhist sects in Japan. These are: Ku-Sha-Shiu, Jo-Jitsu-Shiu, Ris-Shiu, Ho-so-Shiu, San Ron-Shiu, Ke-Gon-Shiu, Ten-Dai-Shiu, Shin-Gon-Shiu, Jo-Do-Shiu,… Read More »A Buddhist Doctrine

The Mahatmas as Ideals and Facts

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, March, 1893

A visitor from one of the other planets of the solar system who might learn the term Mahatma after arriving… Read More »The Mahatmas as Ideals and Facts

Conversations on Occultism [1st Series]

Article/ by W. Q. Judge with H. P. Blavatsky, , The Path, April-October, 1888 [Serialized]

The Kali Yuga—The Present Age Student.—I am very much puzzled about the present age. Some theosophists seem to abhor it… Read More »Conversations on Occultism [1st Series]

The Seven Dwipas

Article/ by Charles Johnston, The Path, April, 1889

I. It is the opinion of many at the present day that the almost grotesque myths and fantastic geographical and… Read More »The Seven Dwipas

The Sevenfold Division

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, April, 1890

MR. Sinnett’s book Esoteric Buddhism has done a great deal towards bringing before the West the Eastern philosophy regarding man… Read More »The Sevenfold Division

Thoughts on Karma

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, August, 1892

Every day in life we see people overtaken by circumstances either good or bad and coming in blocks all at… Read More »Thoughts on Karma

Devachan

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, September, 1890

A letter to the editor from Holland upon this subject deserves reply, as is must give utterance to the questions… Read More »Devachan

Am I My Brother’s Keeper?

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, August, 1887

Many students, in their search for light, find divers problems presented to them for solution; questions so puzzling from the… Read More »Am I My Brother’s Keeper?

The Skin of the Earth

Story/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, October, 1889

The cold materialism of the 19th century paralyzes sentiment and kills mysticism. Thus it commits a double crime, in robbing… Read More »The Skin of the Earth

The Ashes of H.P.B.

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, August, 1892 [Incl. Follow-up(s)]

[Three Parts: Aug., 1892, Jan. & May 1893] [Aug, 1892] A permanent Headquarters building for the American Section being now… Read More »The Ashes of H.P.B.

Two Theosophical Events

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, November, 1892

A Libel Retracted 1 September, 1892, will stand as a red letter month in our history. Two events of importance… Read More »Two Theosophical Events

A German Mystic’s Teachings

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, October, 1888

In the last three numbers of the Path we have given a story by the German Mystic Kernning of the… Read More »A German Mystic’s Teachings

Points of Agreement in All Religions

Article/Lecture/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, July, 1894

[Note:] The Midwinter Fair at San Francisco had annexed to it a Religious parliament modeled after the first great one… Read More »Points of Agreement in All Religions

Authorship of Secret Doctrine

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, April, 1893

A good deal has been said about the writing of Isis Unveiled, and later of the Secret Doctrine, both by… Read More »Authorship of Secret Doctrine

Hit the Mark

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, September, 1890

“Having taken the bow, the great weapon, let him place on it the arrow, sharpened by devotion. Then, having drawn… Read More »Hit the Mark

The Tide of Life

Article/Commentary/ by Charles Johnston with H. P. Blavatsky, , The Path, April-May, 1888 [Serialized]

I. “Our souls have sight of that immortal sea which brought us hither; Can in a moment travel thither— And… Read More »The Tide of Life

Glamour

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, May, 1893

The word “glamour” was long ago defined in old dictionaries as “witchery or a charm on the eyes, making them… Read More »Glamour

The Symbolism of the Upanishads

Commentary/Translation/ by Charles Johnston, The Path, January-March, 1894 [Serialized]

I. Students of the Oriental Theosophy, which finds its highest expression in the Ten Upanishads, are met at the outset… Read More »The Symbolism of the Upanishads

Papyrus—The Gem

Story/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, March, 1887

The roads were thronged with the people moving toward the great square, for it was a feast of the Goddess.… Read More »Papyrus—The Gem

Tales of the Ancient Rajputs

Article/ by Charles Johnston, The Path, October, 1888

There is an old tradition, so old that it has almost died from the memories of men, that veils eventful… Read More »Tales of the Ancient Rajputs

AUM!

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, April, 1886

The most sacred mystic syllable of the Vedas, is Aum. It is the first letter of the Sanscrit alphabet, and… Read More »AUM!

Conversations on Occultism [2nd Series]

Article/ by W. Q. Judge with H. P. Blavatsky, , The Path, October-December, 1894; January-February, 1895 [Serialized]

Occult Teachings Student.—What is Occultism? Sage.—It is that branch of knowledge which shows the universe in the form of an… Read More »Conversations on Occultism [2nd Series]

The Coming of the Serpent

Story/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, March, 1893

The white rays shed over all the Island when the Diamond on the mountain shot forth its last light continued… Read More »The Coming of the Serpent

The Theosophical Society as Related to Brahmanism and Buddhism

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, May, 1893 [Incl. Follow-up(s)]

The subjoined circular has been sent by me to as many Brahmins as I could reach. I have purposely used… Read More »The Theosophical Society as Related to Brahmanism and Buddhism

Aphorisms on Karma

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, March, 1893

The following, among others not yet used, were given to me by teachers, among them being H. P. Blavatsky. Some… Read More »Aphorisms on Karma

Iconoclasm Toward Illusions

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, December, 1892

A disposition not to interfere in any way with beliefs which are illusions prevails with many who dislike the pain… Read More »Iconoclasm Toward Illusions

Astral Intoxication

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, October, 1887

There is such a thing as being intoxicated in the course of an unwise pursuit of what we erroneously imagine… Read More »Astral Intoxication

Rig-Veda on Gambling

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, July, 1893

The following excellent remarks are probably the oldest in the world upon the vice of gambling. They are found in… Read More »Rig-Veda on Gambling

Occultism for Barter

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, March, 1889

When Jesus of Nazareth went to the Temple in Jerusalem he, it is said, drove money changers out of the… Read More »Occultism for Barter

Rings, Rounds, and Obscuration

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, November, 1892

A number of correspondents have propounded questions growing out of a recent article on “Evolution” and relating to the great… Read More »Rings, Rounds, and Obscuration

Theosophical Symbolism

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, May, 1886

The number 7 has, ever since the Theosophical Society was founded November 17th, 1875, played a prominent part in all… Read More »Theosophical Symbolism

Proofs of the Hidden Self

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, August, 1894

Through Dreams The dream state is common to all people. Some persons say they never dream, but upon examination it… Read More »Proofs of the Hidden Self

Studies in the Upanishads

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, May & July, 1886; March, 1891 [Serialized]

[I.] Many American theosophists are asking, “What are the Upanishads?” They are a portion of the ancient Aryan literature which… Read More »Studies in the Upanishads

About “Spirit” Materializations

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, July, 1891

An examination of the records of the past forty years of what is known as the spiritualistic movement discloses a… Read More »About “Spirit” Materializations

Mesmerism and the Higher Self

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, May, 1892

Recently a book on the subject of the “Rationale of Mesmerism” having been published in London, written by Mr. A.… Read More »Mesmerism and the Higher Self

Hidden Hints in the Secret Doctrine

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, January-March, May-June, September-October, 1891; January-February, 1892 [Serialized]

From Pages 1 to 67, Vol. I. A PROPHECY. In the 20th century—1900—the scholars of our era will begin to… Read More »Hidden Hints in the Secret Doctrine

The Three Planes of Human Life

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, August, 1888

I speak of ordinary men. The Adept, the Master, the Yogi, the Mahatma, the Buddha, each lives in more than… Read More »The Three Planes of Human Life

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