It is not a complete or exhaustive textbook of Theosophy, but only a key to unlock the door that leads to the deeper study. It traces the broad outlines of the Wisdom Religion, and explains its fundamental principles; meeting, at the same time, the various objections raised by the average Western inquirer, and endeavoring to present unfamiliar concepts in a form as simple and in language as clear as possible. That it should succeed in making Theosophy intelligible without mental effort on the part of the reader, would be too much to expect; but it is hoped that the obscurity still left is of the thought and not of the language, is due to depth and not to confusion. To the mentally lazy or obtuse, Theosophy must remain a riddle; for in the world mental as in the world spiritual each man must progress by his own efforts. The writer cannot do the reader's thinking for him, nor would the latter be any the better off if such vicarious thought were possible.

Marie-Laure Valandro, the author of Camino Walk and Letters from Florence and a long-time student of Anthroposophy, takes readers on yet another journey-this one more inward. Marie-Laure begins this journey with a Vipassana Buddhist retreat in southern Quebec with the well-known meditation teacher, Goenka. The meditation retreat becomes the touchstone of the author's travels, while Rudolf Steiner's Anthroposophy serves as the ground. The author describes the spiritual dimensions of her travels in India and Europe, while always returning to her deep understanding of Steiner's spiritual science. As always in Marie-Laure's writing, in Deliverance of the Spellbound God we discover the sublime in the ordinary, and wisdom in even the most foolish of situations. In her descriptions of people and places, as well as in the details of her travels, she shows how we can look outward to know ourselves, and look inward to know the world. Deliverance of the Spellbound God offers gifts of wisdom from an extraordinary life lived.

Born at Ekaterinoslav in Southern Russia, Helena Petrovna Blavatsky (n e von Hahn) contracted an unconsummated marriage at 17, and spent the next quarter of a century in a variety of adventures, visiting most of Europe, Turkey, Egypt, South America, Mexico, USA, Japan Java and India, and crowning her travels with a trip to Tibet by way of Kashmir and Ladkh. Aware of the world's spiritual dimension since childhood, it was during this latter journey that she underwent her most intense esoteric training, obtaining occult insights and experiences that led to the publication of her magnum opus, the massive and densely argued 'Secret Doctrine'.'The Key to Theosophy' is a much gentler introduction into the aims and tenets of the society she co-founded to spread knowledge of this 'Divine Wisdom'. The author describes in precise, logical terms the structure of the super-sensible worlds, humanity's spiritual evolution, and the common set of basic principles that lie behind the world's religions. Theosophy considers itself a repository for "the accumulated Wisdom of the ages, tested and verified by generations of Seers..." This book is must-read for all serious occultists and will repay serious study.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

The definitive edition of HPB's writings in 15 extensive volumes. Volume 1 is from 1874 to 1878, and includes articles such as: About Spiritualism; A Story of the Mystical; The Theosophical Society: Its Origin, Plan and Aim; The Diaries of H. P. Blavatsky.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

1929. Swedenborg's Magnum Opus; The Arcana's Appeal; Its Scriptural Outlook and Field; The Special Thesis; Is Swedenborg's Interpretation Allegorical; The Deeper Meaning's Trio of Themes; Summary of the Interpretation of Genesis and Exodus; Methods of Demonstration the Meaning of a Passage; Some Canon of Interpretation; A Chapter of Charts; Terms.

1921. Lectures delivered at the North Indian Convention of the Theosophical Society held at Benares by its Founder/President Annie Besant. The Lectures are entitled: Ishvara, the Builders of a Cosmos, The Hierarchy of our World, the Rulers, the Teachers, the Forces; The Method of Evolution, The Building of Man, The Building of Races and Sub-Races, The Manus; The Divine Plan, Its Section, Religions and Civilisations, The Present Part of the Plan, The Choice of the Nations. See other works by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Investigations in Occultism Showing its Practical Value in Daily Life, by Rudolf Steiner. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564597644.

THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Esoteric Tradition V2 1935, by G. De Purucker. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417982810.

Occult world series; Philosophical and theoretical teachings 1881-1883 Probation and chelaship; Phoenix venture and the condition of India; London lodge of the Theosophical Society; Spiritualism and phenomena; Miscellaneous letters.

Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

1911. Words from one of the leading figures of the Theosophical Society. Contents: Christ and Buddha; Chatta and the Buddha; Agade-1500 B.C.; Good King Wenceslas; The Baby White Elephant; My Cat; The Helper; and The Master. See other works by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone

1910. Contents: HPB and her adept teacher; Olcott; Early days of the Theosophical Society; Judge; Sinnett; Meeting at night; Damodar; Ramaswamier; London drawing rooms and dinner tables; The Coulombs; Excursions and alarms; Mr. Hodgson and the S.P.R.; The Countess Wachmeister; The Secret Doctrine; Watch and ward; A bolt from the blue; HPB's protest; Death of the Lion; Annie Besant; The Russian Sphinx; Key to the cryptogram; The coming Avatar; The Chosen; Ancient wisdom in the modern world; Masters by Annie Besant.

THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Esoteric Christianity or the Lesser Mysteries, by Annie Besant. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100995.

THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Initiation and Its Results: A Sequel to The Way of Initiation, by Rudolf Steiner. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564596079.

THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Art and the Emotions, by C. Jinarajadasa. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564596095.

THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Life of the Spirit and the Life of Today, by Evelyn Underhill. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766108368.