It is the ignorance of the occult tenets and the enforcement of false conceptions under the guise of religious education, which have created materialism and atheism as a protest against the asserted divine order of things.– Helena P. Blavatsky, The Secret Doctrine I:183
Mark the contrast between these simple teachings and the old theological ideas which have been for ages obscuring the glorious and royal truths which belong to the nature, origin, and destiny of man. But pray bear in mind that Theosophy is not opposed to Christianity, pure and simple, as the Nazarene taught it; but it …
At the solemn moment of death every man, even when death is sudden, sees the whole of his past life marshalled before him, in its minutest details. For one short instant the personalbecomes one with the individual and all-knowing Ego. But this instant is enough to show to him the whole chain of causes which …
The purpose of this book is exactly expressed in its title, “THE KEY TO THEOSOPHY,” and needs but few words of explanation. It is not a complete or exhaustive text-book 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, …
A well-versed student of metaphysical and esoteric lore, Madame Blavatsky promoted a greater Western knowledge of Eastern religions, philosophies and mythologies. H.P.B.’s major works (Isis Unveiled, The Secret Doctrine, The Key to Theosophy, and The Voice of the Silence) are considered classics in occult and Theosophical literature. During Mme. Blavatsky’s lifetime and since her death, …
Is it a new religion, we are asked? By no means; it is not a religion, nor is its philosophy new; for, as already stated, it is as old as thinking man. Its tenets are not now published for the first time, but have been cautiously given out to, and taught by, more than one …
Theosophy occupies a central place in the history of new spiritual movements, for the writings of Blavatsky and some of her followers have had a great influence outside of her organization… The importance of Theosophy in modern history should not be underestimated. Not only have the writings of Blavatsky and others inspired several generations of …
We came into contact with certain men, endowed with such mysterious powers and such profound knowledge that we may truly designate them as the sages of the Orient. To their instructions we lent a ready ear. They showed us that by combining science with religion, the existence of God and immortality of man’s spirit may …
The work now submitted to public judgment is the fruit of a somewhat intimate acquaintance with Eastern adepts and study of their science. It is offered to such as are willing to accept truth wherever it may be found, and to defend it, even looking popular prejudice straight in the face. It is an attempt …
We must not assume that everything which looks like blind faith is so. For example, we are told that in the old Pythagorean Mystery Schools there was a familiar phrase: The Master has said. But this never meant: The Master has said, therefore we believe it! For his students it meant something like this: The …
