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
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Writings related to the modern Theosophical Movement. See also: Theosophy.
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?
What Good has Theosophy done in India?
“The race of mankind would perish, did they cease to aid each other. From the time that the mother binds… Read More »What Good has Theosophy done in India?
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
[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.]
[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]
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
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
Pertinent Queries
Questions by Charles B. Ingham | Notes & Answer by H. P. B. You invite questions respecting all points of… Read More »Pertinent Queries
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
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
[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]
[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]
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
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
“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.)
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
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
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
[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]
[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]
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?
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.”
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
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
“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.”
“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!”
A Lamasery in New York
Practicing Magical Rites In a Prosaic Eighth-Avenue HouseAn Astonishing Conversation with the Presiding Genius of the Place The rose-pink curtains… Read More »A Lamasery in New York
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 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]
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
A Word Upon the Objects of the Theosophical Society
1st:—To form the nucleus of a Universal Brotherhood of Humanity, without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste or color. 2nd:—-To… Read More »A Word Upon the Objects of the Theosophical Society
News from the Theosophical World
[The following was published simultaneously in French in Le Lotus Bleu, October, 1890, titled “Ce qui se passe dans le monde… Read More »News from the Theosophical World
Why I Do Not Return To India
To my brothers of Aryavarta, In April, 1890, five years elapsed since I left India. Great kindness has been shown… Read More »Why I Do Not Return To India
Mme. Blavatsky’s Lottery: Dismantling the Lamasery of the Theosophists
Gods, Furniture, Apes and Magic Globes Going at a Dollar a Ticket to Enrich the Arya-Samaj. It has long been… Read More »Mme. Blavatsky’s Lottery: Dismantling the Lamasery of the Theosophists
Letter re: Bertram Keightley & The Theosophist (H.P.B. to H.S.O)
I hereby authorize Bertram Keightly to receive my share of the proceeds of The Theosophist magazine and utilize such monies… Read More »Letter re: Bertram Keightley & The Theosophist (H.P.B. to H.S.O)
What Col. Olcott Believes
Col. H. S. Olcott has put his personal belief into a few simple paragraphs which are easily comprehended. He says:… Read More »What Col. Olcott Believes
The Theosophical Society: The Lamasery at New York
Interviews with Madame Blavatsky—The Wonderful Author of the Book of Wonders, “Isis Unveiled”—An Unique Residence—Singular People—Remarkable Conversations. Correspondence of The… Read More »The Theosophical Society: The Lamasery at New York
Important to Spiritualists
The spiritual movement resembles every other in this respect: that its growth is the work of time, and its refinement… Read More »Important to Spiritualists
[Rules for Residents of the London HQ of the T.S.]
[The following Rules were established by H.P.B. at 19 Avenue Road, the London Headquarters of The Theosophical Society. Their approximate… Read More »[Rules for Residents of the London HQ of the T.S.]
The Theoophical Society and its President
Col. Olcott’s Reply to Prof. Corson—A Confession of Faith. Professor Corson’s review of the recent publications of the Theosophical Society… Read More »The Theoophical Society and its President
Official Notice [re: the “Gnostic Theosophical Society”]
Those who read Light must have seen in its issue of November 9th the following letter from Washington headed: The… Read More »Official Notice [re: the “Gnostic Theosophical Society”]