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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

Our Convictions

Article/Note(s)/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, September, 1893

TO THE PATH:—Please resolve a doubt. Are members of the T.S. required to become flabby in character upon entering the… Read More »Our Convictions

The Allegorical Umbrella

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

In the Buddhist stories there are numerous references to umbrellas. When Buddha is said to have granted to his disciples… Read More »The Allegorical Umbrella

Seven Steps Forward

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

With this issue Path starts on the seventh year of life, and the seven past years have been full of… Read More »Seven Steps Forward

“Peace with Honor” or “A Scientific Frontier”

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

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

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

The Synthesis of Occult Science

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, November, 1891; February-March & May, 1892 [Serialized]

[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

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

Of Funds and Property

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

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

The Singing Silences

Article/ by Julia Keightley, The Path, August, 1886

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

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

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

Cities Under Cities

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

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

Hindu Symbolism

Article/ by Isaac Myer, The Path, October, November, 1886; February, March, 1887 [Serialized]

I. The student of Hindu metaphysical religious philosophy, will find most of its important formulations, veiled under a mystical symbolism;… Read More »Hindu Symbolism

The Persian Student’s Doctrine

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

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

The Work Since May

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

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

Environment

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

To the Western mind the doctrines of Karma and Reincarnation contain difficulties which while they seem imaginary to the Eastern… Read More »Environment

Reflections

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

When I am annoyed by an ungovernable animal, I am reminded that the brutes would not oppose man if man… Read More »Reflections

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

Before American Spiritualism

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

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

Stumbling Blocks in Words

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

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

Methods of Theosophical Work

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

In my experience with the Theosophical Society I have noticed a disposition on the part of some members to often… Read More »Methods of Theosophical Work

The Oriental Department

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, February, 1891 [Incl. Follow-up(s)]

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

The Theosophical Society

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

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

Universal Brotherhood and Admission of Members

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, July, 1894

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

To Theosophists Willing to Work

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

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

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?

What Our Society Needs Most

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

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

Spiritualism

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

The subject of spiritualism brings us face to face with the history of the Theosophical Society and the true progress… Read More »Spiritualism

Two Spiritualistic Prophecies

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

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

H. S. Olcott vs. H. P. B.

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

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.

Hypnotism

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

[Note:] This article was originally written for the N.Y. World, at request. What is the hypnotic force or influence? What… Read More »Hypnotism

Notice to Inquirers

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

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

Article/ by Helen L. Sumner, The Path, February, 1888

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

The Red Rajputs

Article/Review/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, May, 1894

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

Of Studying Theosophy

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

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

Comets

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

The probable genesis, the constitution, the movements, and the functions of comets have engaged the greatest attention of astronomers. They… Read More »Comets

“Light on the Path.”

Commentary/ by Charles Johnston, The Path, February, 1887

“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.”

Upanishads on Re-Birth

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

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

Give Us One Fact

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

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

How to Square the Teachings

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

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

An Allegory

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

Walking within the garden of his heart, the pupil suddenly came upon the Master, and was glad, for he had… Read More »An Allegory

Authority

Q & A/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, November, 1887

We have received the following from California: In the July Path is an article entitled—”Shall We Know Our Friends in… Read More »Authority

Tract Mailing Scheme

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

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

Devachan

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

A correspondent writes to say that there seems to be some confusion or contradiction in theosophical literature and among theosophical… Read More »Devachan

The Idyll of the White Lotus: Reflections on its Inner Meaning

Article/Commentary/ by H. A. V., The Path, August, 1890

When dealing with a book of symbolical nature like the present, many different explanations are possible, for they must vary… Read More »The Idyll of the White Lotus: Reflections on its Inner Meaning

How the Society is Run

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

A few facts may be useful to stimulate and interest by way of chronicle. The Theosophical Society entered on its… Read More »How the Society is Run

Shall We Know our Friends in Heaven?

Article/ by Charles Johnston, The Path, July, 1887

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?

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