Annie Besant is primarily remembered as the international president of the Theosophical Society. One of the most important aspects of her career were the years that she was a professional atheist, which has given her a place in history as a pioneer feminist. The Origins of Theosophy contains thirteen of Besant's pamphlets, originally published from 1883-1890. This book is ideal for students of theology.

Ukrainian-born Madame Helena Blavatsky (1831-1891) was a powerful and controversial member of the spiritualist world and for a time famous for her powers as a medium. She was a co-founder of the theosophy movement in the United States, which she later extended to Europe and India, drawing from her extensive global travels and her familiarity with a broad range of belief systems, from Asian religions to New Orleans voodoo, as well as secret societies such as the Freemasons. Drawing from Hinduism and Buddhism, theosophy aimed to understand the mystic powers of the universe and promote the study of other religions. The first two volumes of The Secret Doctrine were published in 1888, but this third volume was published in 1897 by spiritualist Annie Besant from Blavatsky's notes. It looks at some ancient spiritual teachings and mysteries, and the development of the practice of magic.

Impish little Mala loves creeping up from behind and scaring everyone. Then her mother gives her a pair of pretty silver anklets . . . so now she goes chik chik chum, and everyone gets to know when she's coming! What does Mala do next? Children everywhere will relate to this peppy story of childhood mischief. Sound words add fun to a great read-aloud experience, while big, bold pictures make for a dramatic show-and-tell.

Annie Besant is primarily remembered as the international president of the Theosophical Society. One of the most important aspects of her career were the years that she was a professional atheist, which has given her a place in history as a pioneer feminist. The Origins of Theosophy contains thirteen of Besant's pamphlets, originally published from 1883-1890. This book is ideal for students of theology.

2010 Reprint of 1918 Edition. This book was intended as an aid to students in their study of the growth and development of consciousness, offering hints and suggestions which might prove useful to them. It is a contribution to the science of psychology. She writes that the seed of consciousness is the Atma-Buddhi-Manas, the Jivatma. The Super-consciousness includes the whole of the consciousness above the waking-consciousness, like dreams, visions, inspirations, etc. To bring the super-consciousness into manifestation on the physical plane, Besant proposes (in the early stages) to render the brain and sense-organs unresponsive to physical impacts and to induce Trance. This can be done by using the methods of Yogis. But she also says that there is a difference between the super-physical conditions of consciousness in the hypnotised subject and in the Yogi.

The human mind has a hidden power that can do amazing things. The key is for one to learn how to activate this power and control it. That is what this book is about. Subjects include training the mind, improving concentration, strengthening thought power, meditation, improving memory, thought transference, building the mental body, combining thoughts with others and achieving peace of mind. This is an easy to read instruction manual for the mind that includes practical exercises.

A theosophical classic about the origins of the world and the future of mankind in this book is described: The First and Second Chains Early Times on the Moon Chain The Sixth Round on the Moon Chain The Seventh Round on the Moon Chain Early Times on the Earth Chain Early Stages of the Fourth Round The Fourth RootRace Beginnings of the Fifth RootRace The Building of the Great City Early Aryan Civilization and Empire The Second subrace the Arabian The Third subrace the Iranian The Fourth subrace the Keltic The Fifth subrace the Teutonic The RootStock and its descent into India Black Magic in Atlantis The Civilisation of Atlantis Two Atlantean CivilizationsPeru Chaldaea The Vision of King Ashoka The Beginnings of the Sixth RootRace

1927. Four lectures delivered by Besant, the Founder/President of the Theosophical Society at the Queen's Hall in London. The four lectures are titled: The Crumbling of Civilization; The Religion of the New Civilization; Education in the New Civilization; and Economics of the New Civilization. See other works available by this author from Kessinger Publishing.

1925. Three Lectures delivered by Besant, in the Kensington Town Hall, London, to Fellows of the Theosophical Society. From the beginning of the Theosophical Society, Theosophists have been strong individualists who have stressed the importance of freedom of thought. Freedom of thought includes the freedom to either affirm or reject any person's claims to occult authority. This was a matter of contention at times within the Theosophical Society and Besant raises this issue in the lectures. See other works by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.