The Key to Theosophy
BEING A CLEAR EXPOSITION, IN THE FORM OF QUESTION AND ANSWER, OF THE ETHICS, SCIENCE, AND PHILOSOPHY FOR THE STUDY… Read More »The Key to Theosophy
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Writings related to the modern Theosophical Movement. See also: Theosophy.
The Theosophical Society: Its Origin, Plan and Aims
[[This the New York Circular drafted mainly by Colonel H. S. Olcott and which was ready for distribution on May… Read More »The Theosophical Society: Its Origin, Plan and Aims
Letters That Have Helped Me [Vol. 1]
[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]
Letters That Have Helped Me (Vol. 2)
[Dedication] In DevotionTO THE IMMORTALSand inthe Service of Humanitythis little bookis laidUpon the Altar —June, 1905 The Master’s love is bountiful;… Read More »Letters That Have Helped Me (Vol. 2)
Re-Classification of Principles
[For background, see: Classification of “Principles”] In the May Theosophist (1887 [see “The Constitution of the Microcosm”]) I find the… Read More »Re-Classification of Principles
H. P. Blavatsky and the Theosophical Movement
Prefatory Note Foreword Chapter 1: Introductory Chapter 2: Helena Petrovna Blavatsky Chapter 3: Training in Chelaship Chapter 4: From Apprenticeship… Read More »H. P. Blavatsky and the Theosophical Movement
Charles Johnston: A Biography
As one author notes, Charles Johnston “left us very little in the way of autobiography,—if biography still mean to us,… Read More »Charles Johnston: A Biography
“The Collapse of Koot Hoomi”
[Note: for background, see “[On the Coulomb Forged Letters]”] Madame Blavatsky leaves London for India today (Friday). Last night she… Read More »“The Collapse of Koot Hoomi”
Milk for Babes and Strong Meat for Men
When the great poet and writer, Coleridge, tried to establish his Watchman—a periodical in prose and verse, intended to advocate… Read More »Milk for Babes and Strong Meat for Men
Blavatsky Still Lives
The Very Latest News From the World of Occultism—Blavatsky and her Mahatmas Mr. W. Q. Judge, who is the head… Read More »Blavatsky Still Lives
“C.C.M.” and Isis Unveiled
To the Editor of the Theosophist. Dear Madame, I cannot say that, to me, the explanation furnished at page 288… Read More »“C.C.M.” and Isis Unveiled
Spiritual Progress
Christina Rossetti’s well-known lines: “Does the road wind up-hill all the way? Yes, to the very end. Does the journey… Read More »Spiritual Progress
“Esoteric Buddhism” and the “Secret Doctrine”
Letter by A. P. Sinnett | Notes and Closing Remark by H. P. B. In reference to various remarks concerning “Esoteric Buddhism” which… Read More »“Esoteric Buddhism” and the “Secret Doctrine”
Theosophy and Miracles
Article selection by Gilbert Elliot, Esq. | Note by H.P.B. . . . The main difficulty in the way of ascertaining the… Read More »Theosophy and Miracles
The Path
This magazine is not intended either to replace or to rival in America The Theosophist, nor any other journal now… Read More »The Path
A Thunder Cloud With Silver Lining
“All comes in good time to him who knows to wait,” says the proverb. The small party of New York… Read More »A Thunder Cloud With Silver Lining
The Drift of Western Spiritualism
Late advices from various parts of the world seem to indicate that, while there is an increasing interest in the… Read More »The Drift of Western Spiritualism
The Arya Samaj
Madame Blavatsky Narrates the History of the Brahmo-Samaj and the Ârya-Samâj.—The Conflict of Faiths in India.—Why the Theosophists Now Receive… Read More »The Arya Samaj
[Reviews:] Theosophical and Mystic Publications
The Theosophist, a magazine of Oriental Philosophy, Art, Literature, and Occultism. Conducted by H. P. Blavatsky, and H. S. Olcott,… Read More »[Reviews:] Theosophical and Mystic Publications
The Number Seven and Our Society
The thoughtful reader must have pondered well over the mysterious import that the number Seven seems to have always had… Read More »The Number Seven and Our Society
[The Sacred Brahmanical Thread]
Article selections from “Two Words about Chelaship” by A. Sankariah | Note by H.P.B. There were days when all had… Read More »[The Sacred Brahmanical Thread]
Theosophy and Religious Riots
Some far-sighted and promising correspondent, anxious to penetrate the mystery of the recent Kotahena riot between the Buddhists and the… Read More »Theosophy and Religious Riots
Theosophy as a Cult in India
[Note: the following includes an initial article from April 1st and a follow-up article from June 3, 1886.] [April 1st,… Read More »Theosophy as a Cult in India
Magic
In The Indian Tribune of March 15th appears a letter upon the relations of the Theosophical Society with the Ârya… Read More »Magic
Matters Touching Theosophy
To the Editor of the Religio-Philosophical Journal: Will you permit me to say a few words in regard to some… Read More »Matters Touching Theosophy
Mr. A. Lillie’s Delusions
To the Editor of Light. Sir,— I write to rectify the many mistakes—if they are, indeed, only “mistakes”—in Mr. Lillie’s last letter… Read More »Mr. A. Lillie’s Delusions
Esoteric Buddhism and its Critic
To the Editor of Light. “Bottom. Let me play the lion . . . I will roar, that I will do… Read More »Esoteric Buddhism and its Critic
Why the Theosophical Society is Poor
A very great difference is to be observed between the condition of the treasury of our society, especially of the… Read More »Why the Theosophical Society is Poor
A Servant of the Masters: Col. Henry S. Olcott
A Pioneer in a great movement, such as that represented by the Theosophical Society, should be known to the contemporary… Read More »A Servant of the Masters: Col. Henry S. Olcott
[On Sir Richard Temple’s Lecture]
Sir Richard has done our Society the great honour of misrepresenting its character and objects to an English audience. A… Read More »[On Sir Richard Temple’s Lecture]
Blavatsky’s Influence
[Part 1] I think since around the mid-80s, Blavatsky has been getting wider recognition for her influence on contemporary spirituality.… Read More »Blavatsky’s Influence
A Reply to Our Critics
In the ordinary run of daily life speech may be silver, while “silence is gold.” With the editors of periodicals… Read More »A Reply to Our Critics
[Re-Union of the Arya Samaj and the Theosophical Society?]
Notice from the Indian Mirror | Note by H.P.B. Rai Bishen Lall, M.A., Pundit Gaindan Lall, B.A., and party deputed… Read More »[Re-Union of the Arya Samaj and the Theosophical Society?]
Theosophy and Spiritism: Explanations Relative to the Controversy on Occultism
To Mr. Fauvety, President of the Scientific Society for Psychological Studies. Mr. President, The monthly Bulletin of the Society of which you are the… Read More »Theosophy and Spiritism: Explanations Relative to the Controversy on Occultism
A Lapsus Calami
[Note: for background, see “The Saracens of Theosophy and the Madras Crusaders” etc.] Says the Editor of the Indian Churchman, in… Read More »A Lapsus Calami
Theosophical Theories of the Microcosm
The greatest schisms often come about through the supporters of one cause disputing over mere terminology. Mr. Subba Row, in… Read More »Theosophical Theories of the Microcosm
The Metaphysical Basis of “Esoteric Buddhism”
The pamphlet of Mr. C. C. Massey, an F.T.S., of the London Lodge of the Theosophical Society, is a valuable… Read More »The Metaphysical Basis of “Esoteric Buddhism”
The New Cycle (Le Cycle Nouveau)
We cannot inaugurate this first issue of an official and strictly Theosophical Magazine without giving our readers some information that… Read More »The New Cycle (Le Cycle Nouveau)
“The Second Wave”
Have you ever stood on the shore, and watched the incoming tide? First a tiny ripple advances a few inches… Read More »“The Second Wave”
The Theosophist and Arya Samajist
In the August number of The Theosophist there appeared a short paragraph announcing the death of Pandit Shraddha Ram of… Read More »The Theosophist and Arya Samajist
[On the Coulomb Forged Letters]
Pamphlet Selections incl. Comments by H.P.B. [Note: for bakckground, see “The Theosophical Society in India,” and the history of the… Read More »[On the Coulomb Forged Letters]
The Leaven of Theosophy
Those of us whose duty it is to watch the Theosophical movement and aid its progress can afford to be… Read More »The Leaven of Theosophy
The New Society for Psychical Research
In Light for April 27th, we find the manifesto of the new Socierty which has just been organized at London… Read More »The New Society for Psychical Research
What’s in a Name?
What’s in a name? Very often there is more in it than the profane is prepared to understand, or the… Read More »What’s in a Name?
[Notes on the Theosophical Society, Christianity, Buddhism and Vedanta]
Article Selections from “The Work of the Theosophical Societies” | Notes by H.P.B. Extracts from the President’s Letters to the… Read More »[Notes on the Theosophical Society, Christianity, Buddhism and Vedanta]
Theosophical Tracts
Earnest Theosophists, of small means and opportunity, often inquire what one thing they can do to further the spread of… Read More »Theosophical Tracts