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Books > Religion & Spirituality > Alternative belief systems > Syncretist & eclectic religions & belief systems > Post-renaissance syncretist / eclectic systems > Theosophy & Anthroposophy
From the FOREWORD. THIS little book is intended to help the student
to study his own nature, so far as its intellectual part is
concerned. If he masters the principles herein laid down, he will
be in a fair way to co-operate with Nature in his own evolution,
and to increase his mental stature far more rapidly than is
possible while he remains ignorant of the conditions of his growth.
The Introduction may offer some difficulties to the lay reader, and
may perhaps be skipped by such at the first reading. It is
necessary, however, as a foundation for those who would see the
relation of the intellect to the other parts of their nature and to
the outer world. And those who would fulfill the maxim, ""Know
thyself,"" must not shrink from a little mental exertion, nor must
expect mental food to drop ready-cooked from the sky into a
lazily-opened mouth. If the booklet help even a few earnest
students, and clear some difficulties out of the way, its purpose
will have been served. -Annie Besant.
H. P. Blavatsky introduces and clarifies her theosophical movement
to the curious reader in this detailed text, which is written in
the style of questions and answers. The Theosophic Society
attracted popular interest for its esoteric and unusual nature;
theosophy unites numerous mystical, spiritual and occult principles
with the stated mission of finding the hidden truths of existence.
This was accomplished through investigating ancient societies and
writings, together with Medieval and Renaissance era authors,
occultists and other mystics. With The Key to Theosophy, Blavatsky
intended to demystify and clarify many of the finer points of the
movement she founded. She not only discusses what topics the
Theosophical Society has an interest in, but the organizational
structure and leadership under which it operates The agreed beliefs
among its members concerning man's place on the Earth, and how
nature affects and controls humans perceptibly and imperceptibly,
are likewise detailed.
H. P. Blavatsky introduces and clarifies her theosophical movement
to the curious reader in this detailed text, which is written in
the style of questions and answers. The Theosophic Society
attracted popular interest for its esoteric and unusual nature;
theosophy unites numerous mystical, spiritual and occult principles
with the stated mission of finding the hidden truths of existence.
This was accomplished through investigating ancient societies and
writings, together with Medieval and Renaissance era authors,
occultists and other mystics. With The Key to Theosophy, Blavatsky
intended to demystify and clarify many of the finer points of the
movement she founded. She not only discusses what topics the
Theosophical Society has an interest in, but the organizational
structure and leadership under which it operates The agreed beliefs
among its members concerning man's place on the Earth, and how
nature affects and controls humans perceptibly and imperceptibly,
are likewise detailed.
Helena Blavatsky's translations of three fragments of ancient
Buddhist wisdom, sourced from texts such as The Book of Golden
Precepts, are contained in this thought-provoking volume. A
valiantly sought collection of sage advice and spiritual
instruction, The Voice of the Silence offers readers advice on
inner growth. Principally the text echoes the principles of
Buddhism, advising readers to put aside personal desires and focus
upon fostering the inner wealth of the soul to achieve a life of
contentment. Blavatsky's book was published as part of her personal
investigations into ancient wisdom pertaining to the human soul and
reality. Her hunt turned up the formerly obscure fragments which
she painstakingly translated. Although existing scholars generally
poured cold water upon her efforts, which they considered a
haphazard grouping of ancient precepts and mysticism, the reception
was warmer among readers discovering the theosophist principles of
spiritualism for the first time.
Helena Blavatsky's translations of three fragments of ancient
Buddhist wisdom, sourced from texts such as The Book of Golden
Precepts, are contained in this thought-provoking volume. A
valiantly sought collection of sage advice and spiritual
instruction, The Voice of the Silence offers readers advice on
inner growth. Principally the text echoes the principles of
Buddhism, advising readers to put aside personal desires and focus
upon fostering the inner wealth of the soul to achieve a life of
contentment. Blavatsky's book was published as part of her personal
investigations into ancient wisdom pertaining to the human soul and
reality. Her hunt turned up the formerly obscure fragments which
she painstakingly translated. Although existing scholars generally
poured cold water upon her efforts, which they considered a
haphazard grouping of ancient precepts and mysticism, the reception
was warmer among readers discovering the theosophist principles of
spiritualism for the first time.
Rudolf Steiner's superb thesis provides deep insight into spiritual
science, and the history of mankind as viewed through the
philosophy of the anthroposophy movement he founded. An Outline of
Esoteric Science attempts to reconcile mankind's spiritual being
with the scientific exactitude which had emerged among scholars in
the 19th century. Steiner lays out the spiritual realms which are
invisible to us, attempting to use a defined precision similar to
that which had emerged in science. In the final section, this book
refers to the spiritual development and contemplation necessary for
individuals to see the spiritual realms and planes which comprise
existence and the universe. The means by which individuals may
train themselves introspectively to see are detailed by Steiner,
whose theosophical philosophy was, by the time of this book's
publication in 1909, well-developed.
Rudolf Steiner's superb thesis provides deep insight into spiritual
science, and the history of mankind as viewed through the
philosophy of the anthroposophy movement he founded. An Outline of
Esoteric Science attempts to reconcile mankind's spiritual being
with the scientific exactitude which had emerged among scholars in
the 19th century. Steiner lays out the spiritual realms which are
invisible to us, attempting to use a defined precision similar to
that which had emerged in science. In the final section, this book
refers to the spiritual development and contemplation necessary for
individuals to see the spiritual realms and planes which comprise
existence and the universe. The means by which individuals may
train themselves introspectively to see are detailed by Steiner,
whose theosophical philosophy was, by the time of this book's
publication in 1909, well-developed.
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