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Orpheus

… that Orpheus was not a mythical god, but an historical person. She writes, “A secret language, common to all schools of occult science once prevailed throughout the world. Hence — Orpheus learnt ‘letters’ in the course of his initiation. He is …

Doctrine of the Heart

… need of the Doctrine of the Heart in the Theosophical Society: . . . Our Society is not a mere intellectual school for occultism, and those greater than we have said that he who thinks the task of working for others too hard had better not …

Asvattha

… the human body’s nervous system with its “roots” in the brain and its “branches” throughout the body, following the occult principle of analogy (“As above, so below”). One must “climb” this tree to be able to liberate oneself and go beyond …

Seven Rays

… Sarvavasu and Swaraj — are all mystical, and each has its distinct application in a distinct state of consciousness, for occult purposes. . . . The totality of the Seven Rays spread through the Solar system constitutes, so to say, the physical  … As psychic and spiritual effects, they emanate from, and have their origin in, the supra-solar Upadhi, in the ether of the Occultist — or Akâsa” ( SD  I:515 fn.). V.H.C. © Copyright by the Theosophical Publishing House, Manila …

Dzyan, Book Of

… the Tibetan order of Lamas known as the “Yellow-Caps or Gelugpas;” this work is called the L am-rim-chin-po  ( Studies in Occult Philosophy , p. 453). It has to be conceded that there is a problem concerning the verification of the existence of …

The Yoga of Theosophy

… to the spiritual life. 2 - Study The aims of study.  Change of perspective.  Transformation.  Practical Instruction.  Occultism. 3 - Meditation – General Definition.  Why meditate?  Is meditation all we need?  Effects of meditation.  The … to the spiritual life. 2 - Study The aims of study.  Change of perspective.  Transformation.  Practical Instruction.  Occultism. 3 - Meditation – General Definition.  Why meditate?  Is meditation all we need?  Effects of meditation.  The …

Wales, Theosophy In

… is worth recording also that the philosopher and poet Edward Carpenter, Clara CODD, and Marie Corelli, the famous author of occult novels, lectured at Cardiff Lodge. In 1918, just prior to the ending of the war, Peter Freeman purchased 10 Park … Section membership was now 307, but echoes of the Coulomb conspiracy still caused concern, with some members hiding their occult interests, and the Society becoming “more exoteric.” At the same time the projected “Coming of the World Teacher” …

Knoche, Grace Frances

… wisdom, on the one hand, and, on the other, psychic fantasies and “individuals and groups professing to be teachers of occult knowledge who direct their appeals to the selfish and acquisitive traits of their followers.” Knoche emphasized the … . T.U.P. 2001 The Mystery Schools . T.U.P. 1999 “The Spiritual Structure of Yoga” and “The Rationale of Meditation” (The Occult Review, London, July & Oct 1939; Oct 1940). Theosophical Manual No. 14, 1940; Conferences since 1971, besides scores …

Uruguay, Theosophy in

… the word “theosophy” became known in Uruguay through the foundation of a group known as “Centro Ocultista y Teosófico” (Occult and Theosophical Center). Many intellectuals became members of this group, one of whom was Joaquín Carbonell, born in … of lineal and topographic drawing. About 1896 or 1897, Mr. Carbonell publicly declared he believed in the existence of an occult world, a declaration that shows how much interest existed in the study of Theosophical ideas. By 1900 two …

Theosophist, The

… bore the title and description: The Theosophist . A monthly journal devoted to Oriental Philosophy, Art, Literature and Occultism, embracing Mesmerism, Spiritualism, and other Secret Sciences. Conducted by H. P. Blavatsky, Bombay, India. The … to that of octavo and the description on the title page now read, “A Magazine of Oriental Philosophy, Art, Literature and Occultism. Conducted by H. P. Blavatsky.” Blavatsky held the editorship of the magazine until 1887 when she handed it to …

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