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Theosophy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The five prominent symbols visible in the seal of the Theosophicalb> Society are the Star of David, the Ankh, the Swastika, the Ouroboros, and above the seal is the Aum.
In 1875 she founded the Theosophicalb> Society in New York City together with Henry Steel Olcott, who was a lawyer and writer.
Annie Besant became leader of the society based in Adyar India, while William Quan Judge headed another Theosophicalb> Society in New York which later moved to Point Loma, Covina, and Pasadena, California under a series of leaders: Katherine Tingley, Godfrey de Puruker, Colonel Conger, James A. Long, and Grace F. Knoche.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theosophy (1691 words)



Theosophicalb> Society - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Theosophicalb> Society was the organization formed to advance the spiritual doctrines and altruistic living known as Theosophy.
The original Theosophicalb> Society was founded in New York City in 1875 by H.P. Blavatsky, Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge and others.
The faction led by Olcott and Besant is today based in India and known as the Theosophicalb> Society - Adyar, while the faction led by Judge is today known simply as the Theosophicalb> Society, but often with the clarifying statement, "international headquarters, Pasadena, California".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theosophical_Society (394 words)



What is The Theosophicalb> Society ?

Members of The Theosophicalb> Society and members of the public attending lectures or seminars are encouraged to question, ponder and consider ideas put forward by various theosophicalb> presenters.
Theosophicalb> teachings point to a spark in each of us that is always part of the Divine Life or Source from which all arises, and affirm that all life is ultimately One.
Topics include various aspects of theosophicalb> teachings such as ethical living, modern science and Theosophy, reincarnation, karma, teachings from various religious and philosophical traditions, meditation and practical aspects of spiritual living, to name a few.

http://www.austheos.org.au/theosophy.htm (1727 words)



Theosophicalb> Society & Theosophists: objects, goals and purpose

It is a universally admitted fact that the marvelous success of the Theosophicalb> Society in India is due entirely to its principle of wise and respectful toleration of each other's opinions and beliefs.
Notwithstanding the repeated protest of the Parent Theosophicalb> Society, there does yet seem to linger in the minds of individual members and some of the Branches, a tendency to look upon the whole movement as a school where Yoga Vidya and Occultism may be learnt in a much more expeditious and easy way than heretofore.
In London I once asked her [H.P. Blavatsky] what was the chance of drawing the people into the Theosophicalb> Society in view of the enormous disproportion between the numbers of members and the millions of Europe and America who neither knew or cared for it.

http://www.katinkahesselink.net/theosoph.htm (8060 words)



The Theosophicalb> Society-Adyar - Home Page

The Society imposes no belief on its members, who are united by a common search for Truth and desire to learn the meaning and purpose of existence by engaging themselves in study, reflection, purity of life and loving service.

http://www.ts-adyar.org (117 words)



H. P. Blavatsky and the Theosophicalb> Movement - Historical Sketch

It is to be regretted that owing to lack of space it is impossible to do justice to, or even mention, most of the devoted Fellows of the Theosophicalb> Society who have unselfishly given their time, money, and work to the Movement, often under very trying conditions, and at great personal sacrifice.
Running through the record of the Theosophicalb> Society from its inception to the present day is one unbroken line of underlying purpose to provide a rational solution for the great problems which face humanity.
The Theosophicalb> Movement had, and has, if it live true to its purposes and ideals, the backing of certain wise men of the East who possess the light and who are ever ready to help.

http://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/hpb-tm/hpbtm-hp.htm (2284 words)



Theosophy Northwest, NW Branch, Theosophicalb> Society (Pasadena)

The word theosophy is derived from the Greek theo-sophia, which literally means "divine wisdom." Non-political and non-sectarian, the Theosophicalb> Society is dedicated to universal brotherhood, independent spiritual search, and study of the religious, scientific and philosophical thought of humanity, ancient and modern.
Theosophicalb> Manuals -- Katherine Tingley Series: a selection of the introductory booklets written in the first decades of this century by students of Katherine Tingley at Point Loma, California, International Headquarters of the Theosophicalb> Society from 1900 to 1942.
The Theosophicalb> Society was founded in New York in 1875 by H. Blavatsky, H. Olcott, W. Judge, and others.

http://www.theosophy-nw.org (868 words)



The Theosophicalb> Society

The Society does offer for consideration some basic theosophicalb> concepts which lie at the root of the world's philosophies and religions; but beyond supporting its objectives, those wishing to join need not accept any particular beliefs, and members may belong to any religion or to none.
The idea behind The Theosophicalb> Society was to counteract this materialistic trend by gathering in the West a group of people who would investigate the inner laws of nature, and so restore a direct knowledge of the effect of the unseen on daily life.
The primary purpose of The Theosophicalb> Society is to encourage altruism and compassion.

http://www.trasi.fsnet.co.uk/public_html/theosoc/tssociet.htm (1982 words)



The Theosophicalb> Society in England

When the Theosophicalb> Society was founded over a hundred years ago such a group was considered startling and revolutionary.
The Society, which imposes no belief on its members, wishes to draw together all persons of goodwill, whatsoever their opinions or religious persuasion (if any).
Theosophy is not a religion in itself and the Society is non-sectarian and non-political.

http://www.theosophical-society.org.uk (778 words)



The Theosophicalb> Society and Freedom of Thought

he Theosophicalb> Society, while reserving for each member full freedom to interpret those teachings known as Theosophy, is dedicated to preserving and realizing the ageless wisdom, which embodies both a world view and a vision of human self-transformation.
The Theosophicalb> Society imposes no dogmas, but points toward the source of unity beyond all differences.
The Members of the General Council earnestly request every member of the Theosophicalb> Society to maintain, defend and act upon these fundamental principles of the Society, and also fearlessly to exercise the right of liberty of thought and of expression thereof, within the limits of courtesy and consideration for others.

http://www.theosophy.ca/declarations.htm (983 words)



The Theosophicalb> Society and its Future–Manifesto 1996

The Theosophicalb> Society was founded at the instigation of the Masters with a sublime object in view: the salvation of the whole human race by a 'popularization' of their teachings.
One example of the extent to which the members of the Theosophicalb> Society, from senior members to the newest, were 'infected' by CWL is exemplified by Jinarajadasa's acceptance of the fact that CWL's Astral Plane manuscript had in fact been transmitted magically to the Masters.
HPB was with the Theosophicalb> Society in India for about two years during which time her phenomena and contacts with the Masters were amply demonstrated.

http://www.teosofia.com/1996_GAF_Manifesto.html (5468 words)



Home

The Theosophicalb> Society of Detroit encourages open-minded inquiry into world religions, philosophy, science, and the arts in order to understand the wisdom of the ages, respect the unity of all life, and help people explore spiritual self-transformation.
The Theosophicalb> Society (TS) is a local lodge of the world-wide society represented in 70 countries with headquarters in Chennai, India.
Started in 1916, the Theosophicalb> Society in Detroit is dedicated to raise our consciousness about theosophicalb> concepts and to provide programs and guidance to all who are interested in living a spiritual life.

http://tsdetroit.org (359 words)



The Theosophicalb> Society

The primary purpose of the Theosophicalb> Society is to encourage altruism and compassion.
The Thesophical Society is a worldwide association dedicated to practical realization of the oneness of all life and to independent spiritual search.
In response to questions from inquirers, she issued The Key to Theosophy and, for those seeking to practice theosophy's altruistic ideals, The Voice of the Silence, aphorisms embodying the heart of Mahayana Buddhist teaching.

http://home.pacbell.net/amsec/theo1b.html (1108 words)



The Theosophicalb> Society

The Theosophicalb> Society is therefore not composed of a band of believers in certain creedal items, but a body of students and seekers.
The increasing inadequacy of the church doctrines made Theosophy seem richer, or, to put the same fact positively, the largeness of the Theosophicalb> system made Christian theology seem impoverished.
Although the name of the Society's great Founder, Madame Blavatsky, was brought in apparantly in most cases incidentally or as an after-thought, she or her writings were mentioned by one out of every three.

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Theosophicalb> Society in Boston - Related Links

The modern Theosophicalb> Society was founded in New York City in 1875 by Helena P. Blavatsky, whose writings proclaimed that all great religions have an origin in common.
Krishnamurti was once a member of the original Theosophicalb> Society but left that organization and established various schools and foundations in India, Europe, and North America.
A unique characteristic of the TSB is that we have regular weekly or monthly groups that study or practice the teachings of several well-known theosophists who were once part of the original Theosophicalb> Society but who later left that organization.

http://www.tsboston.org/links.html (686 words)



THE NEW YORK

The Theosophicalb> Society has no dogma, and it should be remembered that the views expressed in the various classes and lectures on theosophicalb> or related subjects reflect only the opinion of their presenters.
THE THEOSOPHICALb> SOCIETY is a worldwide organization founded in New York City in 1875.
Our comprehensive research and lending library contains recent and primary publications and journals on Theosophy and related fields, including religion, healing, meditation, and mysticism.

http://www.theosophy-ny.org (348 words)



The third object of the Theosophicalb> Society by C.W.Leadbeater - Adyar Pamphlet No. 184

The Theosophicalb> Society will certainly continue its work, it will undoubtedly increase very greatly, not only in numbers, but I hope in usefulness and in influence.
The first time I had the honor of hearing your present President speak in public was in the Hall of Science in London, where she was delivering a lecture, not along Theosophicalb> lines - in fact, I think the Theosophicalb> Society had been founded only a few years.
In these days when there are many Theosophicalb> books, so many that they would fill half a library, I suppose you cannot imagine the way in which this system of thought that we call Theosophy came to us in those early days - when there were only two or three books.

http://kingsgarden.org/English/Organizations/LCC.GB/LCIS/Scriptures/Liberal/Leadbeater/ThirdObject/ThirdObject.htm (5902 words)



Theosophicalb> History: Occasional Papers

Emma Hardinge Britten (1823-1899) is, for most people, a forgotten figure, who seems to merit no more than a footnote in the separate histories of Spiritualism, the Theosophicalb> Society and nineteenth-century occultism.
One of the lesser known and ignored founders of the Theosophicalb> Society and one of the prominent figures in Spiritualism, Emma Hardinge Britten (1823-1899) is the subject of a major study by Robert Mathiesen, Professor of Slavic Languages at Brown University in Rhode Island (USA).
The one event that was to leave a permanent stain upon the reputations of the Theosophicalb> Society and of H.P. Blavatsky was the publication of an exposé in The Madras Christian College Magazine (September and October 1884) claiming fraud of the most serious proportion allegedly perpetrated by Madame Blavatsky.

http://www.theohistory.org/occas.html (2154 words)



the Canadian Theosophicalb> Association - established in 1924 - and connected with the Theosophicalb> Society in Adyar

The Theosophicalb> Society is an attempt to free men from the degrading influences of superstition, materialism, and the selfishness inculcated by our civilization, while Theosophy represents in general the position the mind naturally takes when thus emancipated.
The Theosophicalb> Society was founded for the express purpose of preventing materialism from proceeding to such lengths as to destroy civilization.
The Theosophicalb> movement is a titanic force poured into modern society and it touches life at all points, awakening man to new activity on every plane.

http://www.theosophical.ca (2380 words)



Adherents.com

The 2nd largest group is the Theosophicalb> Society International..., which has a worldwide membership of about 1,500...
The Buddhist Sangha, or order of monks, is an important element in Sri Lankan society.
Seventy-five of the American branches seceded from the parent society and formed a new organization under the leadership of Judge.

http://www.adherents.com/Na/Na_630.html (3009 words)



Eclectic Theosophicalb> History - Krishnamurti's discovery, reported by Ernest Wood

It created a sensation, and practically a new cult within the Theosophicalb> Society, in view of its containing the actual instructions of one of the Masters, and being the output of a child who was to become in effect the very incarnation of the Masters of Masters Himself.
He was visibly distressed, as he did not believe in it, and said to me, "Oh, I do hope she will not wreck the Society!" He knew that she had been taking statements from others as well as himself.
Though he was the first to see and say that Krishnamurti would be the vehicle for the coming of Christ, with the reservation already mentioned ("unless something goes wrong," which I on the spot put down in writing), he left all the proclaiming to Mrs.

http://www.katinkahesselink.net/his/wood3.html (2575 words)



Jainism (from Hinduism) -- Encyclopædia Britannica

Indologists, such as the German Max Müller, relied heavily on the Sanskritic tradition and saw Indian society as an idyllic village culture emphasizing qualities of passivity, meditation, and...
The European scholars who reconstructed early Indian history in the 19th century regarded it as essentially static and Indian society as concerned only with things spiritual.

http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9034 (919 words)



Theosophy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The five prominent symbols visible in the seal of the Theosophicalb> Society are the Star of David, the Ankh, the Swastika, the Ouroboros, and above the seal is the Aum.
In 1875 she founded the Theosophicalb> Society in New York City together with Henry Steel Olcott, who was a lawyer and writer; William Quan Judge; and others.
Annie Besant became leader of the society based in Adyar India, while William Quan Judge headed another Theosophicalb> Society in New York which later moved to Point Loma, Covina, and Pasadena, California under a series of leaders: Katherine Tingley, Godfrey de Puruker, Colonel Conger, James A. Long, and Grace F. Knoche.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theosophy (1750 words)



The Theosophicalb> Society-Adyar - Home Page

The Society imposes no belief on its members, who are united by a common search for Truth and desire to learn the meaning and purpose of existence by engaging themselves in study, reflection, purity of life and loving service.

http://www.ts-adyar.org (117 words)



The theosophicalb> mahatmas

He does not deny that beings like the masters of the theosophicalb> tradition could exist, but he denies that HPB was ever in contact with, or the agent of, a brotherhood of spiritually advanced adepts.
Numerous details about M and KH and events in their lives are reported in theosophicalb> literature that could not have involved or been based on Ranbir Singh or Thakar Singh.
Should the letters in the British Museum be definitely proven to have been written by another hand than Blavatsky's, this would still leave open the possibility that they were composed by her and copied by a confederate.

http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/dp5/johnson.htm (11058 words)



Theosophicalb> Society in the Philippines Home Page

The Theosophicalb> Society in the Philippines is a branch of a worldwide, non-sectarian organization devoted to the promotion of universal brotherhood, the quest for wisdom and spirituality, the study of the science of life and the art of living.
The Theosophicalb> Society in the Philippines offers avenues of study, self-transformation and the nurturing of the spiritual life to any one.
All the great classical theosophicalb> books are now available in one CD-ROM, with a very fast search engine that can find any word in the entire 27 volumes that include:

http://www.theosophy.ph (350 words)



Theosophicalb> Society - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Theosophicalb> Society was the original organization formed to advance the religious doctrine known as Theosophy.
The original Theosophicalb> Society was founded in New York City in 1875 by Henry Steel Olcott, H.P. Blavatsky, William Quan Judge and others.
The faction led by Olcott and Besant is today based in India and known as the Theosophicalb> Society - Adyar, while the faction led by Judge is today known simply as the Theosophicalb> Society, but often with the clarifying statement, "international headquarters, Pasadena, California".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theosophical_Society (366 words)



Theosophicalb> University Press Online

Theosophicalb> University Press, publishing and distributing quality theosophicalb> literature since 1886: PO Box C, Pasadena, CA 91109-7107 USA; e-mail: tupress@theosociety.org; voice: (626) 798-3378; fax: (626) 798-4749.
Theosophicalb> Light on the Christian Bible by Henry T. dge
Blavatsky and the Theosophicalb> Movement by Charles J. Ryan

http://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/tup-onl.htm (1243 words)



Theosophicalb> society Information

Information about The Theosophicalb> Society in Australia, the Campbell Theosophicalb> Research Library, and about theosophy, spirituality, yoga, religion, meditation and more.
The Theosophicalb> Society is composed of students belonging to any religion of the world or to none, who are...
into spirituality with the The Theosophicalb> Society and the.

http://society.1wonderfulsite6.info/high-society-magazine/theosophical-society.html (327 words)



Theosophy - Introduction

The Theosophicalb> Society stems from the work and writings of Blavatsky, and was modified, especially as regards metaphysics, by later systematisers, such as Annie Besant and C.
The Theosophicalb> approach to religion seeks, and claim to present, the esoteric core behind the exoteric religions of the world (the Traditionalists do the same, using different methodology and completely different result, and hence have little love for Theosophy).
Theosophicalb> teachings and concepts have had a strong influence on certain forms of Spiritualism, Occultism, and Neo-Paganism, and also on many Channelled teachings (probably via the Medium's subconscious mind).

http://www.kheper.net/topics/Theosophy/intro.htm (448 words)

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