Articles - T H E O S O P H Y
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T H E O S O P H Y – Divine Wisdom or the Esoteric Philosophy
Theosophy pre-dates and transcends the modern Theosophical Movement and also pre-dates and transcends all the world’s religions. The famous motto of the Theosophical Movement is “THERE IS NO RELIGION HIGHER THAN TRUTH.”
Understanding Our Seven Principles - T H E O S O P H Y
It is obviously essential for anyone who wishes to understand what Theosophy teaches to accurately comprehend in some depth what each of these Seven Principles is and how they relate to one another. The following compilation was prepared for a study meeting of the London (UK) Lodge of the United Lodge of Theosophists in 2017.
A Beginner’s Guide To Studying “The Secret Doctrine”
Theosophy, being the Theosophia or Divine Wisdom, is the perfect and naturally occurring synthesis and unity of these three, which are the three aspects or facets of Timeless Truth. We must endeavour to study from a joint religious-philosophical-scientific perspective, one which integrates and unites our intellect, intuition, and actions.
Theosophy on Jesus – T H E O S O P H Y
UPDATE, JUNE 2024 The articles "Theosophy on Jesus" and "Christos - The Christ Principle" have now been replaced with a new and far more extensive article and compilation: Jesus, Christos or The Christ Principle, and Christianity which has seven sections: (1) INTRODUCTION – (2) THE GREATNESS AND NATURE OF JESUS – (3) WHEN DID JESUS…
Blavatsky and Buddhism - T H E O S O P H Y
It is often overlooked that H. P. Blavatsky, founder of the Theosophical Society in 1875, was the first person to bring both Buddhism and Hinduism to the West. Of course, there were orientalists and scholars who had written books about the Eastern religions prior to Blavatsky’s day but these were merely written from the perspective…
Ethics: The Soul of The Wisdom-Religion – T H E O S O P H Y
Wisdom-religion, or “Divine Wisdom.” The substratum and basis of all the world-religions and philosophies, taught and practised by a few elect ever since man became a thinking being. In its practical bearing, Theosophy is purely divine ethics; . . .” (H. P. Blavatsky, “The Theosophical Glossary” p. 328) “Ethics are the soul of…
H. P. Blavatsky and The Birth of the Theosophical Movement
The life, work, and personality of H. P. Blavatsky (1831-1891) are so intimately and inseparably connected with Theosophy and the Theosophical Movement that it is impossible to talk about one without at the same time talking to at least some extent about the other.
Blavatsky on Hell and Christianity – T H E O S O P H Y
Most people who have NDE’s, Near Death Experiences, have “heavenly” ones. They see brightness, hear beautiful music, see angelic beings and etc. But a few have “hellish” experiences. They see darkness and demons. How does Theosophy explain the “Hell” that they go through before they return to their physical bodies?
Esoteric and Vedic Astrology - T H E O S O P H Y
It’s important to make clear that Vedic astrology – based on the Vedas, the most ancient Hindu scriptures – is not what Theosophy means by esoteric or occult astrology.