On Pseudo-Theosophy
“The more honesty a man has, the less he affects the air of a saint. The affectation of sanctity is… Read More »On Pseudo-Theosophy
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Writings related to the modern Theosophical Movement. See also: Theosophy.
The Second Object
“The study of ancient and modern religions, philosophies and sciences, and the demonstration of the importance of such study.” On… Read More »The Second Object
An Explanation Important to All Theosophists
It having been affirmed by some French members of the Theosophical Society (in the Bulletin d’Isis), as well as some… Read More »An Explanation Important to All Theosophists
Is Theosophy a Religion?
“Religion is the best armour that man can have, but it is the worst cloak.”—Bunyan It is no exaggeration to… Read More »Is Theosophy a Religion?
A Paradoxical World
Open your ears . . . when loud rumour speaks!I, from the Orient to the drooping West,Making the wind my… Read More »A Paradoxical World
Theosophy and Buddhism
Note: the original of this article—“Théosophie et Bouddhisme”—was published a month after the English article “The Theosophical Society, Its Mission… Read More »Theosophy and Buddhism
The Theosophical Society, Its Mission and Its Future
[AS EXPLAINED BY M. EMILE BURNOUF, THE FRENCH ORIENTALIST] “It is another’s fault if he be ungrateful; but it is… Read More »The Theosophical Society, Its Mission and Its Future
The Esoteric Section of the Theosophical Society
Owing to the fact that a large number of Fellows of the Society have felt the necessity for the formation… Read More »The Esoteric Section of the Theosophical Society
An Open Letter
To the Readers of “Lucifer” and All True Theosophists. As Lucifer was started as an organ of the T. S.… Read More »An Open Letter
William Q. Judge and the Theosophical Movement
It would require a greater knowledge and more skill than the writer possesses, to portray truly the nature of the… Read More »William Q. Judge and the Theosophical Movement
Pertinent Queries
Questions by Charles B. Ingham | Notes & Answer by H. P. B. You invite questions respecting all points of… Read More »Pertinent Queries
Henry Steel Olcott and the Theosophical Society
To the mentally lazy or obtuse, Theosophy must remain a riddle; for in the world mental as in the world… Read More »Henry Steel Olcott and the Theosophical Society
The Third Object
“The Investigation of the Unexplained Laws of Nature and the Psychical Powers Latent in Man.” A mistake has been made… Read More »The Third Object
[Notes on the T.S. and E.S.]
The letter from which the following pages are translated—and which was never meant for publication—was recently addressed to one of… Read More »[Notes on the T.S. and E.S.]
Are all Russian Ladies Russian Agents?
A certain young lady, by name A. de Grasse Stevens, has excited no small indignation in the Russian camp by… Read More »Are all Russian Ladies Russian Agents?
What Theosophy and its Society Should Be
The letter from which the following pages are translated—and which was never meant for publication—was recently addressed to one of… Read More »What Theosophy and its Society Should Be
To All Theosophists: “The Esoteric Section of the Theosophical Society” and its Enemies.
This is neither a private nor a confidential document, and thus will not be productive of treachery. The undersigned—save a… Read More »To All Theosophists: “The Esoteric Section of the Theosophical Society” and its Enemies.
The Sacred Mission of the S.P.R.
All our friends remember the astounding story, born and elaborated in the head of a too zealous “Researcher” sent to… Read More »The Sacred Mission of the S.P.R.
[On the books of Mabel Collins]
To the Editor of “Light.” Sir,—The letter of Dr. E. Coues, republished from the Religio-Philosophical Journal, in your issue of… Read More »[On the books of Mabel Collins]
“Attention, Theosophists!”
“Heat not a furnace for your foe so hotThat it do singe yourself.”—Shakespeare. “He who tells a lie is not… Read More »“Attention, Theosophists!”
[On Olcott and Buddhism]
Esoteric Buddhism is decidedly on the brain of our journalists. This is what we read in the Times of the… Read More »[On Olcott and Buddhism]
The Work of the “Esoteric Section of the T.S.”
To All the “Pledged” Theosophists. The Washington Evening Star of June the 22nd, 1889, contains an article full of the… Read More »The Work of the “Esoteric Section of the T.S.”
A Puzzle From Adyar
When the cat is abroad the mice dance in the house it seems. Since Colonel Olcott sailed for Japan, the… Read More »A Puzzle From Adyar
Professor Elliot Coues and Koot Hoomi
To the Editor of “Light.” Sir,—In answer to Professor Elliot Coues’ reference to me, in his letter upon Psychometry, in… Read More »Professor Elliot Coues and Koot Hoomi
[On the incorporation of Branch Theosophical Societies]
Selection from from the Washington Post, July 9, 1889 | Note by H.P.B. “The Blavatsky Theosophical Society and Universal Brotherhood of… Read More »[On the incorporation of Branch Theosophical Societies]
The Thersites of Freethought
The Thersites of Freethought Being a Reply to Certain Attacks By H. P. Blavatsky Says Massinger: “Malice scorn’d puts outItself;… Read More »The Thersites of Freethought
“A Voice from Over the Seas.”
A question has reached the Head of the Esoteric Section of the Theosophical Society, regarding the alleged representation of that… Read More »“A Voice from Over the Seas.”
The “Nine-Days’ Wonder” Press
“Let God be true but every man a liar.” (Romans 3:4) “Let the foolish jackass bray,The wind will carry the… Read More »The “Nine-Days’ Wonder” Press
Our Three Objects
“All the performances of the human heart at which we look with praise or wonder are instances of the resistless… Read More »Our Three Objects
Philosophers and Philosocules
“We shall in vain interpret their words by the notions of our philosophy and the doctrines in our schools.”—Locke “Knowledge… Read More »Philosophers and Philosocules
[On the Expulsion of Dr. Coues]
To the Editor of the Sunday Times. Sir, In your last issue you published a statement by your New York… Read More »[On the Expulsion of Dr. Coues]
“Going to and fro in the Earth.” (Our Monthly Report.)
In the days when Satan was the great Angel of Judgment, one of the Sons of God, ere yet he… Read More »“Going to and fro in the Earth.” (Our Monthly Report.)
[On Theosophy and Theism]
Article selections by Alexander Fullerton, F.T.S. | Notes by H.P.B. . . . . . . if the Society disclaims… Read More »[On Theosophy and Theism]
[On the Coulombs]
Article selection from a talk by Annie Besant | Note by H.P.B. . . . Amongst others who came to… Read More »[On the Coulombs]
Theosophical (?) Dogmatism and Intolerance
Anonymous Correspondence | Note by H.P.B. For the 27,599th time, Mr. Richard Harte, in his official capacity as editor of… Read More »Theosophical (?) Dogmatism and Intolerance
An Open Letter to all the Fellows of the American Section of the Theosophical Society
Having learnt that an ex-Fellow of the Theosophical Society, Mr. Michael-Angelo Lane, is going about the United States spreading false… Read More »An Open Letter to all the Fellows of the American Section of the Theosophical Society
The Corresponding Secretary
To The casual reader, the original Constitution or “By-laws of the Theosophical Society,” as published with its Preamble1 on October 30, 1875,… Read More »The Corresponding Secretary