Its claims, doctrines, and progress religion and reform from a theosophical viewpoint the promulgation of theosophy upanishads on rebirth reincarnation in judaism and the bible. Theosophy religion and occult science 1885, henry olcott 1885 a number of talks given by henery oclott in india and celon on popular topics. And finally, the word was revived in the nineteenth century by helena petrovna blavatsky to designate her religious philosophy which holds that all religions are attempts by humanity to approach the absolute. Solomon himself, moreover, being, simply, the emblem of solthe. Cults, the occult, and theosophy cults and the occult are much in the news these days. I had been a student of practical psychology for nearly a quarter of a century. Download free ebooks about theosophy, available in pdf, epub, and kindle ebook formats.
Theosophy occultopedia, the occult and unexplained. To investigate unexplained laws of nature and the powers latent in humanity. The occult in this sense is very broad, encompassing such phenomenon as beliefs in vampires or fairies and movements like ufology and parapsychology. Theosophy rejects the testimony of the physical senses entirely, if the latter be not based upon that afforded by the psychic and spiritual perceptions. Redway, 1885, by henry steel olcott multiple formats at. Superhuman men in history and religion second edition, 1917, by annie besant html at html at theosophy, by annie besant html at theosophy and the new psychology 1904, by annie besant html at theosophy and the theosophical society. The synthesis of occult science universal brotherhood a fact in nature theosophical doctrine cycles and cyclic law theosophy. In this work olcott carefully lays out his arguments for the basis of theosophy, arguing for the truth of all religions because they share the same ancient roots or ur religion. It is perhaps necessary, first of all, to say, that the assertion that theosophy is not a religion, by no means excludes the fact that theosophy is religion itself. Another reason for the limited diffusion of the higher branches of knowledge, was the length and difficulty of the journeys. With mutually convertible attributes, science was spiritual and religion was scientific. Ii anthropogenesis london the theosophical publishing company, limited 7, duke street, adelphi, w. See more ideas about theosophical society, the secret doctrine and occult science.
Occult books of the making of many books there is no end. Judge, 1893 theosophy is not a belief or dogma formulated or invented by man, but is a knowledge of the laws which govern the evolution of the physical, astral, psychical, and intellectual. The secret doctrine, isis unveiled, extracts from the vahan, the great secret, collected fruits of occult teaching, a modern panarion, esoteric buddhism, initiation human and solar, ocean of theosophy. Taking my own current work on religion and the sciences of sexuality in latenineteenth and earlytwentieth century britain as a point of departure, i illustrate not only the historical but also the historiographical impact of this work. Theosophy religion and occult science, with glossary of eastern words, 1901, internet archive. A religious philosopher sergius bulgakov stated that blavatskian theosophy, trying to replace religion with itself, turns into a vulgar pseudoscientific mythology. As a founding member and the first president of the theosophical society, olcott uses the work to set out the aims. The mission of theosophy trust is to assist all who visit this site to better understand the science of spirituality, the religion of responsibility, and the philosophy of perfectibility.
Science was spiritual, and religion was scientific. In a general sense, theosophy refers to a broad spectrum of occult or mystical philosophies, often pantheistic in nature. Theosophical society, namely, to reconcile all religions, sects and nations under a. Theosophy, religion and occult science microform by henry. Theosophy and the arts home the heyman center for the. In this work olcott carefully lays out his arguments for the basis of theosophy, arguing for the truth of all religions because they share the same ancient roots or urreligion. Religion and science were closer knit than twins in days of old they were one in two, and two in one from the very moment of their conception. Not only were many of its most influential members in the early formative years occultists, most notably being the cofounder helena petrovna blavatsky herself, but the very foundation of most of its teachings comes from occult. Likewise is theosophy still occult, because its science deals much with the inner, hidden nature. Excerpted from theosophy on wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Consciousness is a byproduct of the physical activity of the brain. The study of the theosophical teachings is regarded as part of the preparation to tread the occult path. Religion and occult science olcott, henry steel on. Blavatsky, presents theosophy as the synthesis of science, religion and philosophy.
My knowledge of things of the spirit is a direct result of my own perception, and i am fully conscious of this fact. Sep 01, 1993 theosophy, religion and occult science microform book. The study of comparative religions, philosophy and science. It features an introduction to theosophy, study aids, research tools, original text, supporting evidence, membership, and. Much of the content of our website is based on the teachings of h. The key to theosophy definition of theosophy, theosophy. Theosophy is a way of answering the big questions of life by trying to reconcile the varied approaches of science, philosophy, and religion, without limiting itself to any of their particular assumptions or ways. Colonel henry steel olcott 2 august 1832 17 february 1907 was an american military officer, journalist, lawyer and the cofounder and first president of the theosophical society. Occult science vs the top 10 dogmas of modern science. To encourage the comparative study of religion, philosophy and science.
Religion and occult science new edition, revised and enlarged. Thus theosophy is not a religion, we say, but religion itself, the one bond of 1 whose 700 wives and 300 concubines, by the bye, are merely the personations of mans attributes, feelings, passions and his various occult powers. Dougherty, from speeches collected in theosophy, religion and occult science 1885, and from theosophical siftings, vol. One of the main purposes of the theosophical movement was and still is to point out and demonstrate that there is a universal esoteric i. Theosophy religion and occult science, with glossary of eastern words.
This section might have been titled metapsychology, but the editors confess choosing to connect instead two of todays popular topics, science and spirituality. Teaching which underlies all the worlds religions and which is in fact the archaic and primeval source of all religion, philosophy, and science. Pdf varieties of spiritual individualisation in the theosophical. Theosophy, religion and occult science by henry steel olcott. In modern times, theosophical views have been held by rosicrucians and by speculative freemasons. Theosophy and its opponents a letter on the hodgson report, 1886. The key to theosophy 1 the key to theosophy i theosophy and the theosophical society the meaning of the name enquirer. Theosophy, by annie besant html at theosophy and the new psychology 1904, by annie besant html at theosophy and the theosophical society, by annie besant html at theosophy. Blavatsky also differentiated between theoretical and practical occultism, or what is generally known as theosophy. Oct 15, 2014 one of the masterpieces of modern theosophy, the secret doctrine by h. Blavatsky, to whom the world owes a debt so great that it can never be repaidexcept with deepest respect and gratitude for the wonderful service she has rendered to all genuine seekers. The ancient wisdom, by annie besant pdf at canadian theosophical. In all details i had always examined myself carefully as to whether every step i took in the progress of my.
This site focuses on madame blavatsky and her teaching theosophy. According to professor olav hammer, at the end of the 19th century the theosophical doctrine has acquired in europe and america wide popularity, thanking to numerous publications, which contained its simplified exposition and, in particular, asserted that theosophy includes both science and religion, thus, positioning itself as a scientific. In this usage, the occult is a category into which varied beliefs and practices are placed if they are considered to fit into neither religion nor science. Is theosophy a religion theosophical society in america. Theosophy theosophy the synthesis of science, religion and philosophy david pratts homepage what is theosophy theosophical quotations studies in theosophy theosophical history occult fiction the spiritual path death and rebirth religion ancient civilizations life science earth science astronomy and cosmology general science and philosophy.
If you can, please make a small donation the average is. It is not a belief or dogma formulated or invented by man, but is a knowledge of the laws which govern the evolution of the physical, astral, psychical, and intellectual constituents of. Modern theosophy would not exist without occultism. A masterkey to the mysteries of ancient and modern science and theology. Theosophy boehmian, a range of positions within christianity which focus on the attainment of direct, unmediated knowledge of the nature of divinity and the origin and purpose of the universe. Blavatsky often added the term meta to distinguish them from the mainstream. So really, theosophy is about honoring and integrating other disciplines and philosophies, and using those to cultivate social understanding and occult knowledge.
It features an introduction to theosophy, study aids, research tools, original text, supporting evidence, membership, and visitor interaction. Blavatsky, 2 volumes, religion, theosophy, books ebay. Theosophy, occult movement originating in the 19th century with roots that can be traced to ancient gnosticism and neoplatonism. Theosophy library online the synthesis of occult science. Is theosophy a religion home theosophical society in. Theosophy holds that all religions are attempts by the spiritual hierarchy to help humanity in evolving to greater perfection, and that each religion therefore has a portion of the truth. A religion in the true and only correct sense, is a bond uniting men together not a particular set of dogmas and beliefs. Religion, and occult science henry steel olcott full view 1885. Theosophy religion and occult science 1885, henry olcott.
Theosophy books, hp blavatsky, occult ebooks, rudolph. Thus theosophy is not a religion, we say, but religion itself, the one bond of. These methods are analytical and hypothetical, and the results arrived at are necessarily tentative and incomplete. An introduction to the body of knowledge known as theosophy and the worldwide theosophical movement an online book compiled from the u. The principles of occult science and psychology were so unfamiliar, that mme. The scriptures and scholars who are old say that leo is the zodiac of the lion that lives high as in the mountains or akin to a king. Last week, around 30,000 people downloaded books from my site 8 people gave donations. It represents lion and the personality traits of people born under this rashi are similar to that of lion. It is obvious then that it is perfectly harmless, unless carried out and pursued for selfish or malevolent purposes but that is not the nature of theosophy, since the. It is perhaps necessary, first of all, to say that the assertion that theosophy is not a religion, by no means excludes the fact that theosophy is religion itself. We see reports of religious groups that are planning for some armageddon or are brainwashing young people. As a founding member and the first president of the theosophical society, olcott uses the work to set out the aims and objectives of the society and attempts to reconcile his spiritual beliefs with science, reason and modernity. Leadbeater the life after death and how theosophy unveils it pdf 4310 kb by c. This reminds us of a very good friend of ours, a mystic and seer of wide experience and great wisdom, who, when he was asked which of the many thousands of rare occult books in his library he would recommend, he said none of em.
Theosophy is a scientific religion and a religious science. Users without a subscription are not able to see the full content. Each term gives prominence to one or other aspect of the theosophical. Occult books for sincere seekers after truth and wisdom. Theosophy religion and occult science 1885, henry olcott english french espanol theosophy religion and occult science 1885, henry olcott 1885 a number of talks given by henery oclott in india and celon on popular topics. Olcott was the first wellknown american of european ancestry to make a formal conversion to buddhism. Esoteric philosophy, secret doctrine, occult science, the wisdomreligion, gupta vidya. Englands welcome the theosophical society and its aims the common foundation of all religions theosophy, the scientific basis of religion theosophy, its friends and enemies the occult sciences spiritualism and theosophy india. I want to keep them free, but need some support to be able to do so. The teachings from all the worlds traditions contained herein are dedicated to the spiritual selftransformation and selfregeneration of all spiritual seekers.
Theosophy and the theosophical society are obviously related, but they are also two different things. I, therefore, decided to publish theosophy with the content i had seen as the nature of the life of individual man, and then to carry through occult science in. Theosophy, religion and occult science microform book. Cults, the occult, and theosophy theosophical society in. Helena blavatskys theosophical movement, founded in 1875 in new york. Theosophy and its doctrines are often referred to as a new. A religion in the true and only correct sense, is a bond uniting men togethernot a particular set of dogmas and beliefs. Seven is one of the most important numbers in the teachings of theosophy, the wisdom religion. Occult science did not yet live in my consciousness in the same way. Theosophy, religion and occult science microform by. It brings forward no new scheme of either religion or science. Occult vibrations this site focuses on madame blavatsky and her teaching theosophy.
One could say that theosophy is practically another name for speculative mysticism. It is a key by which are revealed and explained many of the mysteries of nature, for in theosophy it is taught that number and numbers underlie all the processes of creation. Occasionally such stories refer to theosophy as a cult. Feb 05, 2020 theosophy is a doctrine of religious philosophy and mysticism. The new age movement originated among independent theosophical groups in the 1970s and 80s. Embracing both the scientific and the religious, theosophy is a scientific religion and a religious science. Theosophy, religion and occult science the blavatsky archives. These books can take me from 2 to 10 hours to create. Embracing both the scientific and the religious, theosophy is a scientific religion an d a relig ious science.
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