Reincarnation in Judaism and the Bible
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 Path
Plain Theosophical Traces
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
Cities Under Cities
The theory that the remains of ancient cities exist under those of the present is not a new one. Dr.… Read More »Cities Under Cities
“Peace with Honor” or “A Scientific Frontier”
The Path has never been a controversial magazine, and does not intend to be. But it cannot in justice to… Read More »“Peace with Honor” or “A Scientific Frontier”
[Review:] Through the Gates of Gold
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
Spiritualism Old And New
I. I am a spirit myself, but in some respects different from those spoken of at modern sèances. I have… Read More »Spiritualism Old And New
Reflections
When I am annoyed by an ungovernable animal, I am reminded that the brutes would not oppose man if man… Read More »Reflections
Hindu Symbolism
I. The student of Hindu metaphysical religious philosophy, will find most of its important formulations, veiled under a mystical symbolism;… Read More »Hindu Symbolism
Evolution
I. The word “evolution” is the best word from a theosophical standpoint to use in treating of the genesis of… Read More »Evolution
What the Masters have Said
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
The Work Since May
This month ends the year and gives us, for examination and review, seven months of experience in theosophical work. Last… Read More »The Work Since May
The Persian Student’s Doctrine
Before the flashing diamond in the mysterious mountain behind the Temple began to lose its brilliance, many foreigners had visited… Read More »The Persian Student’s Doctrine
Before American Spiritualism
So many persons have come to suppose that Spiritualism took its rise through the rappings at Rochester under the mediumship… Read More »Before American Spiritualism
Questions and Answers
[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 Singing Silences
Theosophists may be interested in an experience which I have named as above; “Singing”—because of a peculiar resonance which I… Read More »The Singing Silences
Environment
To the Western mind the doctrines of Karma and Reincarnation contain difficulties which while they seem imaginary to the Eastern… Read More »Environment
Disappearance of Ascetics at Will
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
Stumbling Blocks in Words
A fellow student came to me the other day and asked, “What is the relation of ‘space’ to ‘sat’? Is… Read More »Stumbling Blocks in Words
The Lessons of Karma
“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
The Synthesis of Occult Science
[I.] The impassable gulf between mind and matter discovered by modern science is a logical result of the present methods… Read More »The Synthesis of Occult Science
Two Years on the Path
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
H. S. Olcott vs. H. P. B.
In the April Theosophist Col. Olcott makes public what we have long known to be his private opinion—a private opinion… Read More »H. S. Olcott vs. H. P. B.
The Theosophical Society
The death of H. P. Blavatsky should have the effect on the Society of making the work go on with… Read More »The Theosophical Society
What Our Society Needs Most
The first object of our Society is the formation of a nucleus of a Universal Brotherhood. This is a practical… Read More »What Our Society Needs Most
Notice to Inquirers
Within the mind and heart of every thoughtful individual there exists some vital question unanswered. Some subject is uppermost, and… Read More »Notice to Inquirers
The Beans of Pythagoras
In a recent number of the Theosophist is a paragraph in reply to an enquirer as to “why Pythagoras banned… Read More »The Beans of Pythagoras
Hypnotism
[Note:] This article was originally written for the N.Y. World, at request. What is the hypnotic force or influence? What… Read More »Hypnotism
The Oriental Department
The year 1891 is to mark an era in the Theosophical Society. The General Secretary desires to announce that with… Read More »The Oriental Department
Of Funds and Property
It was thought by some at one time in the history of the Theosophical Society that a society fund was… Read More »Of Funds and Property
Which is Vague, Theosophy or Science?
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?
To Theosophists Willing to Work
For some 18 months past, private zeal has carried out a system by which a single copy of one of… Read More »To Theosophists Willing to Work
Spiritualism
The subject of spiritualism brings us face to face with the history of the Theosophical Society and the true progress… Read More »Spiritualism
Universal Brotherhood and Admission of Members
Some confusion has at times arisen in the minds of Branch officers and members on the point of admitting persons… Read More »Universal Brotherhood and Admission of Members
Upanishads on Re-Birth
Hence one whose fire is burned out is reborn through the tendencies in mind; according to his thoughts he enters… Read More »Upanishads on Re-Birth
The Red Rajputs
Brother Charles Johnston, F.T.S., formerly of the Dublin Lodge in Ireland, is a member of the Royal Academy of Science… Read More »The Red Rajputs
How to Square the Teachings
Place has been given to Mr. Sinnett’s admirably written article “Esoteric Teaching” 1 for two good reasons: first, because he… Read More »How to Square the Teachings
Two Spiritualistic Prophecies
In 1877 the Religio-Philosophical Journal had questions and answers published in its pages, giving spirit lore from “the independent voice,”… Read More »Two Spiritualistic Prophecies
Authority
We have received the following from California: In the July Path is an article entitled—”Shall We Know Our Friends in… Read More »Authority
Devachan
A correspondent writes to say that there seems to be some confusion or contradiction in theosophical literature and among theosophical… Read More »Devachan
Of Studying Theosophy
It is often asked: How should I or my friend study theosophy? In beginning this study a series of “don’ts”… Read More »Of Studying Theosophy
An Allegory
Walking within the garden of his heart, the pupil suddenly came upon the Master, and was glad, for he had… Read More »An Allegory
Shall We Know our Friends in Heaven?
When that system of philosophy which is now known as the Esoteric Doctrine was first given to the world, it… Read More »Shall We Know our Friends in Heaven?
Give Us One Fact
Since last I wrote for The Path, the most distinct call I have heard from many students in The West… Read More »Give Us One Fact
Cycles
In advancing these few observations upon the doctrine of cycles, no claim to an exhaustive study of the matter is… Read More »Cycles
Tract Mailing Scheme
Into the T.M.S. the General Secretary has now incorporated the operations of that invaluable “Press Scheme,” devised and carried an… Read More »Tract Mailing Scheme
Thought Transference and Dreams
Have you ever noticed the swiftness of thought transference in cases where the thinker is not consciously projecting his thought… Read More »Thought Transference and Dreams
A Mahatma’s Message to Some Brahmans
A copy of the letter hereunder printed was sent me in 1893 by the Brahman gentleman mentioned therein, whose full… Read More »A Mahatma’s Message to Some Brahmans
“Light on the Path.”
“The Soul of man is immortal and its future is the future of a thing whose growth and splendour has… Read More »“Light on the Path.”