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Books > Religion & Spirituality > Alternative belief systems > Syncretist & eclectic religions & belief systems > Post-renaissance syncretist / eclectic systems > Theosophy & Anthroposophy
One of the fundamental theosophic beliefs is that there exists a
collection of true knowledge that is the foundation of all world
religions. In pursuit of this truth and the perfection of mankind,
humans are constantly reborn, evolving toward their highest state.
In this book, originally published in 1925, Charles Leadbeater
discusses the existence of Masters, or men who have reached the
highest state of human consciousness, and how they can be
identified. He further explains to the reader how they may make
their own way on the path toward perfection. Anyone interested in
religious studies will be interested in this classic example of
theosophical philosophy.English clergyman turned spiritualist
CHARLES WEBSTER LEADBEATER (1854-1934) was ordained as an Anglican
priest, but later joined the prominent Theosophical Society and
traveled to India to study alternative spiritual and occult
practices, eventually settling into his life as a clairvoyant and
author. His other works include Man Visible and Invisible and The
Science of the Sacrament.
First published in 1882, The Perfect Way or The Finding of Christ
is Anna Kingsford's attempt to bring together Christianity and the
Theosophical tradition, which supposes a system of fundamental
truths from which all religions are born and seeks to identify that
wisdom so that humans may move further along their path to
perfection. This perfection, according to Kingsford, is exemplified
by Christ, which she sees as a category of person and not a
particular historical person. In this construction, anyone is
capable of a becoming a Christ and joining with the Divine.
Students of religion and spiritual seekers will find this book an
interesting read from a once popular religious and philosophical
movement. English physician ANNA BONUS KINGSFORD (1846-1888) was
also one of the first women in England to be granted a medical
degree and served as onetime president of the Theosophical Society.
She is also the author of Clothing with the Sun (1889). English
writer EDWARD MAITLAND (1824-1897) assisted Anna Kingsford in
writing several books and then opened the Esoteric Christian Union
in 1891.
The first truly popular biography of the influential
twentieth-century mystic and educator who-while widely known for
founding the Waldorf schools and other educational and humanitarian
movements-remains a mystery to many who benefit from his ideas.
People everywhere have heard of Waldorf schools, Biodynamic
farming, Camphill Villages, and other innovations of the Austrian
philosopher Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925). Indeed, Steiner-as an
architect, artist, teacher, and agriculturalist-ranks among the
most creative and prolific figures of the early twentieth century,
pioneering work in alternative education, holistic health, and
environmental research. While his accomplishments are felt all over
the world, few people understand this unusual figure. Steiner's own
writings and lectures fill several bookcases, intimidating those
who would like to know more. Works on Steiner are often dense and
"insider" in tone, further deterring the curious. No popular
biography, written by a sympathetic but critical outsider, has been
available. Gary Lachman's "Rudolf Steiner" provides this missing
introduction. Along with telling Steiner's story and placing
Steiner in his historical context, Lachman's book presents
Steiner's key ideas in a readable, accessible manner. In
particular, Lachman considers the spread of Steiner's most popular
projects, which include Waldorf schools-one of the leading forms of
alternative education-and Biodynamic farming-a popular precursor to
organic farming. He also traces Steiner's beginnings as a young
intellectual in the ferment of fin de siAcle culture, to his rise
as a thought leader within the influential occult movement of
Theosophy, to the founding of his own metaphysicalteaching called
Anthroposophy. Finally, the book illustrates how Steiner's methods
are put into practice today, and relates Steiner's insights into
cosmology to the work of current thinkers. "Rudolf Steiner" is a
full-bodied portrait of one of the most original philosophical and
spiritual luminaries of the last two centuries, and gives those
interested in the history of ideas the opportunity to discover one
of the most underappreciated figures of the twentieth century.
Whether you've been a Christian for 20 mninutes or 20 years, this
book will help you learn more about our magnificient God. The
ancient Athenians erected an altar for their unknown god. They
thought that God was far away and beyond knowing. How wrong they
were - but do we possess the same lack of understanding about who
God is and what He has done for us? Scripture declares, "He is not
far from each one of us" (Acts 17:27). Maybe if we would
personalize HIm, calling Him, "My God," as did the apostle Paul, we
could overcome this handicap. Packed with more than 1,100 scripture
references, this book will help you develop the deeper and more
personal relationship with God that you have always wanted.
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This Book Is About The Three Paths Of Karma, Jnana And Bhakti, As
Explained In The Bhagavad-Gita. Lectures Delivered At Benares, At
The Sixth Annual Convention Of The Indian Section Of The
Theosophical Society On October 19th, 20th And 21st, 1896.
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1912. Four lectures delivered by Besant, the Founder/President of
the Theosophical Society at its Thirty-sixth Annual Convention held
at Benares. The lecture topics include: Brotherhood Applied to
Government; Brotherhood in Education and Criminology; Tolerance;
Knowledge; and The Perfect Man. See other works available by this
author from Kessinger Publishing.
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