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Six Years Gone

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

Six years have gone into the void since the Path was started, and we are still in the middle of… Read More »Six Years Gone

Hypnotism—Mesmerism

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

The encyclopaedias are not yet out of print which have classed mesmerism among the foolish superstitions of the ignorant played… Read More »Hypnotism—Mesmerism

Theosophical Don’ts

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

The following suggestions arise from experience and are due to facts in the Theosophical world. Don’t speak or write as… Read More »Theosophical Don’ts

The Wandering Eye

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

This is not a tale in which I fable a mythical and impossible monster such as the Head of Rahu,… Read More »The Wandering Eye

Impossibilities Demanded

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

Many impossibilities have been at all times demanded by members of the Society from those who have by the misfortunes… Read More »Impossibilities Demanded

If Methuselah Existed, Why So Short Our Lives?

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

At a Theosophical Society meeting the other day, it was stated that in the early races, say the second and… Read More »If Methuselah Existed, Why So Short Our Lives?

Papyrus

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

The Tale-teller, shading his gentle eyes from the evening sun, paused a moment while he listened to the soft strains… Read More »Papyrus

Professor Max Müller on Buddhism

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

The distinguished Sanskritist Max Müller delivered last year before the University of Glasgow a series of lectures—called Gifford Lectures—upon Religions,… Read More »Professor Max Müller on Buddhism

Poetical Occultism (1, 3 & 4)

Article/ by Sylvester Baxter with W. Q. Judge, , The Path, October, December, 1886; February, 1887 [Serialized] [Article signed “S. B. J.” stands for Sylvester Baxter & Judge; see here.]

Tis the deep music of the rolling world, Kindling within the strings of the waved air Aeolian modulations.—Percy Bysshe Shelley… Read More »Poetical Occultism (1, 3 & 4)

The Future and the Theosophical Society

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

In 1888 H.P. Blavatsky wrote: “Night before last I was shown a bird’s eye view of the theosophical societies. I… Read More »The Future and the Theosophical Society

The Truth about East and West

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

Mrs. Besant and others have joined together to try and show that I am attempting to create discord in the… Read More »The Truth about East and West

The Stream of Thought and Queries

Article/Q & A/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, August-September, 1889 [Serialized]

I. I have watched the stream of thought, the battalions of questions pouring along the channels that reach out from… Read More »The Stream of Thought and Queries

The League of Theosophical Workers

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, June, 1891

The “LEAGUE OF THEOSOPHICAL WORKERS” has been formed in accordance with the report of the committee appointed at the last… Read More »The League of Theosophical Workers

Seven Years Gone

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

The Path was started in April, 1886, and with this month completes the first seven years of its life. Many… Read More »Seven Years Gone

Imagination and Occult Phenomena

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

The faculty of imagination has been reduced to a very low level by modern western theorisers upon mental philosophy. It… Read More »Imagination and Occult Phenomena

A Commentary on the Gayatri

Article/Commentary/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, January, 1893

Unveil, O Thou who givest sustenance to the Universe, from whom all proceed, to whom all must return, that face… Read More »A Commentary on the Gayatri

Cautions in Paragraphs

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

Do not make statements that tend to mix up the Theosophical Society with any religious belief, political theory, or social… Read More »Cautions in Paragraphs

Closed or Open Lodges

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

The Theosophical Society has never prohibited Private Branches. If five Members-at-large can exist separately, they can exist together; for they… Read More »Closed or Open Lodges

End of Our Third Year

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

With this number the third year of The Path’s existence comes to an end. The only definite rule we made… Read More »End of Our Third Year

Disappearance of Ascetics at Will

Note(s)/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, January, 1894

Article by Kali Prasanna Mukherji | Note by W.Q. Judge We often read of Yogis and Rishis disappearing on a… Read More »Disappearance of Ascetics at Will

Remembering the Experiences of the Ego

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

To many it seems puzzling that we do not remember the experiences of the Higher Self in sleep. But as… Read More »Remembering the Experiences of the Ego

Which is Vague, Theosophy or Science?

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

It is commonly charged against the exponents of Theosophy that they deal in vague generalities only. A lecture is given… Read More »Which is Vague, Theosophy or Science?

The Magic Screen of Time

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

An old Hindu saying thus runs: “He who knows that into which Time is resolved, knows all.” Time, in the… Read More »The Magic Screen of Time

Change of Name

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, March, 1896

Commencing with the next, April, number, the PATH, which has been published for ten years under that name, will drop… Read More »Change of Name

Evolution

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

I. The word “evolution” is the best word from a theosophical standpoint to use in treating of the genesis of… Read More »Evolution

Of “Metaphysical Healing”

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

The time for temporizing or for silence in respect to what are severally styled “Mind Cure,” “Mental Science,” “Christian Science,”… Read More »Of “Metaphysical Healing”

Wrong Popular Notions

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

“What are your proofs?” is often asked of the Theosophical student who believes in reincarnation and Karma, who holds to… Read More »Wrong Popular Notions

Hypocrisy or Ignorance

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

There are some members of the Theosophical Society who expose themselves to the charges of indulging in hypocrisy or being… Read More »Hypocrisy or Ignorance

Plain Theosophical Traces

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

In the Key to Theosophy the author says that at the last quarter of each century there is always a… Read More »Plain Theosophical Traces

[Review:] Through the Gates of Gold

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

The most notable book for guidance in Mysticism which has appeared since Light on the Path was written has just… Read More »[Review:] Through the Gates of Gold

Replanting Diseases for Future Use

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

The ills I wish to speak of now are those of the body. Our moral nature will be purified and… Read More »Replanting Diseases for Future Use

Karma in the Desatir

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

The Desatir is a collection of the writings of the different Persian Prophets, one of whom was Zoroaster. The last… Read More »Karma in the Desatir

“The Theosophical Mahatmas”

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Path, December, 1886

It is with sincere and profound regret—though with no surprise, prepared as I am for years for such declarations—that I… Read More »“The Theosophical Mahatmas”

Libel by Dr. Coues and the “N. Y. Sun”

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, August, 1890

In the New York Sun of Sunday, July 20th, appeared an article by Dr. Elliott Coues of Washington, D.C., purporting… Read More »Libel by Dr. Coues and the “N. Y. Sun”

“The Gates of Gold”

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

When the strong man has crossed the threshold he speaks no more to those at the other (this) side. And… Read More »“The Gates of Gold”

Friends or Enemies in the Future

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

The fundamental doctrines of Theosophy are of no value unless they are applied to daily life. To the extent to… Read More »Friends or Enemies in the Future

Two Years on the Path

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, March, 1888

Twenty-four months ago this Magazine was started. It was then the second periodical devoted solely to the Theosophical Society’s aims,… Read More »Two Years on the Path

Would Universal Language Aid Universal Brotherhood?

Note(s)/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, October, 1894

Article by S. Kademal | Note by W. Q. Judge One language for all men would greatly help their progress… Read More »Would Universal Language Aid Universal Brotherhood?

The Lessons of Karma

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

“There’s a divinity that shapes our ends, Rough-hew them how we will.” The idea most usually attached to the word… Read More »The Lessons of Karma

What the Masters have Said

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

In 1888, speaking of Col. Olcott, an article in this magazine quoted from letters from the Adepts sent to Mr.… Read More »What the Masters have Said

Are We Deserted?

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

Following on the departure of H.P.B. from the scene of action, some weak voices in the Society have asked, “Have… Read More »Are We Deserted?

Questions and Answers

Q & A/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, November, 1895

[Note: these were serialized from Nov., 1895 to Mar., 1896] M.—I read in the New York Sun in October an… Read More »Questions and Answers

The Path’s Fifth Year

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

Our Magazine has turned the last corner of the square and now enters up an it’s fifth year. Whether it… Read More »The Path’s Fifth Year

Why Yoga Practice is Dangerous

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

A good deal has been said in Theosophical literature about the danger of pursuing Yoga practice, such as regulating the… Read More »Why Yoga Practice is Dangerous

Communications from “Spirits”

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

The complexity of this subject makes treatment of it difficult. So little is known, and challenge of power to know… Read More »Communications from “Spirits”

Reincarnation in Judaism and the Bible

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

The lost chord of Christianity is the doctrine of Reincarnation. It was beyond doubt taught in the early days of… Read More »Reincarnation in Judaism and the Bible

The Test of Theosophic Interest

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

The test of Theosophic interest is precisely the test of every other kind of interest,—What one will do to promote… Read More »The Test of Theosophic Interest

The Third Year

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, April, 1888

This magazine begins its third year with the present number. While we are not sectarian, we acknowledge having a definite… Read More »The Third Year

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