Helena petrovna blavatsky 18311891 was the cofounder of the theosophical society. Mcdavid, doss, the human principles in early theosophical literature quest 107. In 1909 a new edition of volumes i and ii of the secret doctrine was produced by. It is affiliated with the theosophical society based in pasadena, california, with a catalog available online. The human principles in early theosophical literature. No distortion of the books from reading or improper shelving.
An index volume is invaluable, particularly for those who wish to study particular topics or subjects within the secret doctrine. In 1900 the then head of the theosophical society point loma, katherine tingley transferred all the societys operations to point loma, california, and new equipment was bought. The stature of the 1988 edition has increased by the subsequent reprinting of the. Blavatsky and the secret doctrine countess wachtmeister. Blue cloth boards, edges, corners and spine cover are all as issued. Book description theosophical university press, pasadena, ca, 1952. Blavatsky is a doublevolume work consisiting of the two books. The secret doctrine theosophical society in america. Blavatsky blavatskys masterwork on theosophy, covering cosmic, planetary, and human.
Theosophical university press publishes an index which provides ready access to the vast quantity of material from many cultures set forth in the original two volumes abridgements an abridgement of the secret doctrine. A masterkey to the mysteries of ancient and modern science and theology, published in 1877, is a book of esoteric philosophy and helena petrovna blavatskys first major work and a key text in her theosophical movement. It is a tangible recognition of the enduring relevance of the secret doctrine. A worldfamous figure of mystery and controversy and a leading intellect behind the occult revival in the west, blavatsky published the secret doctrine in 1888 as her magnum opus. Blavatsky moved to london in 1885, where she began writing her magnum opus, the secret doctrine a vast, twovolume compendium of occult philosophy and a cosmological vision of humanitys lost history and secret destiny. Theosophical university press, c1888 page images at hathitrust. The theosophy company index volume is good but the 1997 theosophical university press index to the secret doctrine is far more complete and comprehensive, totalling 433 pages. Take notice to choose the book by the theosophical university press, thats the original one. It has been said that the secret doctrine should be regarded as a book of reference, a kind of theosophical encyclopaedia this estimate is false.
In accordance with the hint given to the inner group at the meeting of september 24, 1890 blavatsky. Osiris was, like brahmaprajapti, adam kadmon, ormazd, and so many other logoi, the chief and synthesis of the group of creators or builders. Blavatsky theosophical university press ascii edition volumes 1this edition may be downloaded for offline viewing without charge. She wrote other books such as the secret doctrine volume i, cosmogenesis, the key to theosophy, the voice of the silence being fragment from the book of the golden percepts, etc. See more ideas about theosophical society, the secret doctrine and helena blavatsky. Pdf the secret doctrine download full pdf book download. Blavatsky this massive study of man, of nature, of spiritual evolution, of the essence of reality is an astonishing document.
Transactions of the blavatsky lodge of the theosophical. The secret doctrine assumes the dignity of a scripture, for in its pages eternal mysteries are clothed in ancient and modern terms, and to. They where published in 1888 and blavatsky claimed that the contents had been revealed to her by mahatmas who had retained knowledge of mankinds spiritual history, knowledge that it was now possible, in part, to reveal. Whatever conclusions are reached about her complex. Blavatskys masterwork addressing the secret doctrine of the archaic ages. Some light scuffing to the front cover of volume i. Printed in the winter 2019 issue of quest magazine. Our online literature offers fulltext editions of most tup publications in our catalog, several outofprint titles, as well as back issues of sunrise and earlier magazines published by our press. In a series of articles in 2018 under the titles the secret doctrine. Because of current limitations in ascii character fonts, and for ease of searching, no diacritical marks appear in this version of the text. The theosophical society was created in a hope that asian philosophicalreligious ideas could be integrated into a grand religious synthesis. The secret doctrine universal theosophy searchable online edition of the two volumes, with corrected spelling of foreign terms. Very heavy material but helpful for advanced study.
Triad is a word to refer to a group of three elements. The synthesis of science, religion, and philosophy h. Blavatsky blavatskys masterwork on theosophy, covering cosmic, planetary, and human evolution, as well as science, religion, and mythology. It was founded primarily by the russian immigrant helena blavatsky and draws its beliefs predominantly from blavatskys writings. Blavatsky i have here made only a nosegay of culled flowers, and have brought nothing of my own but the string that ties them. In 1919 tingley founded the theosophical university and ten years later the printing operation was renamed theosophical university press. The theosophical society international headquarters. The secret doctrine, originally published as 2 volumes in 1888, is madame. In the theosophical view there are different triads, which are a reflection on different planes and levels of the absolute triad. Theosophical university press online edition the secret.
Titles can be purchased from theosophical university press, a publisher who also provides fulltext online editions of many of the titles. This massive study of man, of nature, of spiritual evolution, of the essence of reality is an astonishing document. Categorized by scholars of religion as both a new religious movement and as part of the occultist stream of western esotericism, it draws upon both older european. Sep 12, 2018 published since 1888 only in expensive, twovolume editions of some 1,400 pages, it has long eluded the grasp of modern readers until now. Theosophical university press, 1946 ocolc752618860. Original gilt lettered dark blue cloth near fine, no dustwrapper. Theosophical university press, the theosophy world. That doesnt diminish their worth to their audience though. Pasadena, california, for their outstanding achievement in.
Blavatsky theosophical university press online edition the secret doctrine the synthesis of science, religion, and philosophy. The theosophical society was founded in new york in 1875 by helena petrovna blavatsky, henry steel olcott, william quan judge, and others. It was an influential example of the revival of interest in esoteric and occult ideas in the modern age, in particular because of its claim to reconcile ancient eastern wisdom. Blavatsky 1888 clairvoyance by charles webster leadbeater 1899 a theosophical manual of remote viewing in space and time. Theosophical university press online, a publishing arm of the theosophical society international headquarters. The secret doctrine theosophical university press online edition. See more ideas about theosophical society, helena blavatsky and spirituality. It is a book by which the student can and should evaluate other teachings, but he should not use it to amplify or advertise the views and opinions of other books. Print editions of most of the titles listed below may be ordered from the online theosophical university press catalog. The secret doctrine and modern science, 1922 blavatsky lecture, england, internet archive. In search of the masters selfpublished, 1990 the masters revealed suny press, 1994 initiates of theosophical masters suny press, 1995 edgar cayce in context suny press, 1998.
Everywhere antiquity slows an unbounded reverence for the triad and trianglethe first geometrical figure. Theosophy is a religion established in the united states during the late nineteenth century. These may be downloaded free of charge for personal use. Blavatsky synthesizes science and spirituality into an exhilarating journey of spiritual awareness. Blavatsky nevertheless succeeded in living down every attack during her lifetime, continued her work, gained many new adherents to theosophy, and published a work, the secret doctrine, which was claimed to have been written in a supernormal condition. In philosophy and religion, triads, triangles, and trinities are prominent. David and nancy reigles research on the book of dzyan attempts to trace its ideas to known sources. The secret doctrine comprises a virtual encyclopedia of the anciently universal wisdomtradition scarcely an issue of consequence in the broad range of human experience is left untouched. Download blavatskys the secret doctrine free pdf ebook. In 1909 a new edition of volumes i and ii of the secret doctrine was produced by the aryan theosophical press, point loma, california since then moved to covina, california, and known as the theosophical university press under the direction of katherine tingley. The real source of her influence is to be found in the secret doctrine, a book on the religions of the world suggesting or disclosing an underlying unity between all great religions. Blavatsky to the secret source of the stanzas given in her book the secret doctrine. Blavatsky, helena petrovna 18311891 one of the most influential occult thinkers of the nineteenth century, blavatsky left behind conflicting images of adventuress, author, mystic, guru, occultist, and charlatan.
While students of theosophy will be familiar with the way of describing the levels of human consciousness and the corresponding planes of nature that is pictured in diagram 1 jinarajadasa, 166, they may not realize that. Other theosophical groups later followed suit, so that now both theosophy company the publishers for the ult and theosophical university press the. The sixth item gives a core idea of theosophical philosophy, that as above, so below. Damodar and the pioneers of the theosophical movement compiled by sven eek.
May 09, 2018 in turning to the second and third fundamental propositions in h. Transactions of the blavatsky lodge of the theosophical society. Wisdom of the ancient norse, 1985, theosophical university press online edition. The secret doctrine is a book to be read and studied, not only to be referred to. Secret doctrine centenary theosophical university press, 1989 includes a presentation by johnson, the chaldean book of numbers. The second volume, anthropogenesis, covers the origin, evolution, and destiny of humanity. Pasadena, california, for their outstanding achievement in presenting these literary works to the world. The great age, i set out to present a deeper analysis of h. This book is notes from blavatsky discussing her secret doctrine with very informed students. The synthesis of science, religion, and philosophy2 volumes by h.
Theosophical university press online edition the secret doctrine. A beginners guide to studying the secret doctrine t h e. As part of the secret doctrine centenary project, this 441page index provides ready access to the vast quantity of material from many cultures set forth. Blavatsky was a compendium of the ancient wisdom, who singlehandedly rekindled the torch of the occult sciences, of. In this case the theosophical university press 1988 twovolume cloth facsimile of the first edition would certainly be the copy, for it was issued on the centenary of the book itself. Many works have been made freely available as fulltext editions online. Order from theosophical university press the secret doctrine. Hpbs description of the human principles in relation to other theosophical schemas. Blavatsky, helena petrovna 1831 1891 one of the most influential occult thinkers of the nineteenth century, blavatsky left behind conflicting images of adventuress, author, mystic, guru, occultist, and charlatan. The first volume is named cosmogenesis, the second anthropogenesis. Theosophical university press publishes an index which provides ready access to the vast quantity of material from many cultures set forth in the original two volumes. Some books are eagerly awaited by only a select group.
Index volume to the secret doctrine 1997 publication by theosophical university press. Science, mainly in the domain of anthropology and geology. Beginning with the physical plane shown at the bottom of the chart, we will move progressively to higher and higher levels as we examine the relationship between the earlier and later nomenclature. Born at ekaterinoslav, russia 1, july 31, 1831, she was the daughter of col. A beginners guide to studying the secret doctrine t h. Blavatskys the secret doctrine, the being of the unborn cosmic atom frolics on the beness of the boundless plane of the eternity of the universe. Theosophical university press, publishing and distributing theosophical literature since 1886. It was a book which maeterlinck said contained the most grandiose cosmogony in the world, and if you read it merely as a romantic compilation, it is one of the. In the secret doctrine, blavatsky advocated the idea of seven root races, each of which was divided into seven subraces. It grew out of interest in the occult generated previously by the magnetist movement and especially spiritualism, in which both blavatsky and olcott had participated. Books by and about hp blavatsky from theosophical university press. The secret doctrine, the synthesis of science, religion and philosophy, a book originally.
The major modern organization advocating gnosticesoteric teachings. Theosophy teaches that human evolution is tied in with this planetary and wider cosmic evolution. The two volumes come in a very high quality paperback edition. Hinduism is regarded by modern theosophy as one of the main sources of esoteric wisdom of the east. The secret doctrine, the synthesis of science, religion and philosophy, a book originally published as two volumes in 1888 written by helena blavatsky. Index to the secret doctrine theosophical university press online edition prepared by john p. Secret doctrine commentary transactions of blavatsky lodge published by theosophical university press. The secret doctrine by hp blavatsky the theosophical society. The theosophical university press has been publishing theosophical classics for many decades as the successor to aryan theosophical press. The secret doctrine the synthesis of science religion and philosophy vol. This singlevolume edition, abridged and annotated by historian and theosophical scholar michael gomes, places the ideas of the secret doctrine within reach of all who are curious. An invitation to the secret doctrine, h p blavatsky. The first volume, cosmogenesis, treats of the birth of universes, suns, planets, and their kingdoms. Blavatsky, cofounder of the theosophical society ts, published the secret doctrine in two volumes in the autumn of 1888.