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 Theosophy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The five prominent symbols visible in the seal of the Theosophical Society are the Star of David, the Ankh, the Swastika, the Ouroboros, and above the seal is the Aum.
In 1875 she founded the Theosophical Society in New York City together with Henry Steel Olcott, who was a government investigator, lawyer and writer.
He was expelled from the Theosophical Society — having already founded his own Anthroposophical Society a month earlier — after he refused members of the Order of the Star of the East membership of the German Section.
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 Theosophical Society - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Theosophical Society was the organization formed to advance the spiritual doctrines and altruistic living known as Theosophy.
The original Theosophical Society was founded in New York City in 1875 by H.P. Blavatsky, Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge and others.
Though he had been proclaimed to be the Maitreya by the society, by 1925 J. Krishnamurti began his movement away from the organization.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Theosophical_Society   (580 words)

  
 The Theosophical Society   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Theosophical Society is an organisation which at its heart seeks to encourage its members and the world today to come to understand and live by the Divine Wisdom, by putting into practice what has always been known, if only by the few.
Organized in New York City in 1875, the Society's principal founders were Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, the first Russian woman to be naturalized as an American citizen, and Henry Steel Olcott, a prominent lawyer and journalist who became the first President of the Society.
The Theosophical Society is composed of individuals united by their approval of its objects, by their dedication to promoting brotherhood, and by their efforts to foster religious and racial understanding.
www.theosophy.org.nz /about_ts.html   (1399 words)

  
 About the Theosophical Society
THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY, while reserving for each member full freedom to interpret those teachings known as Theosophy, is dedicated to preserving and realising the ageless wisdom, which embodies both a worldview and a vision of human self-transformation.
Theosophical 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.
Members of The Theosophical Society and members of the public attending lectures or seminars are encouraged to question, ponder and consider ideas put forward by various theosophical presenters.
www.austheos.org.au /about_ts.htm   (4298 words)

  
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Started in 1916, the Theosophical Society in Detroit is dedicated to raise our consciousness about theosophical concepts and to provide programs and guidance to all who are interested in living a spiritual life.
The Theosophical Society (TS) is a local lodge of the world-wide society represented in 70 countries with headquarters in Chennai, India.
The Society seeks to promote the practical realization of the universal brotherhood of humanity without any distinctions, to encourage the study of comparative religion, philosophy and science, and to investigate unexplained laws of nature and the powers latent in the human being.
tsdetroit.org   (306 words)

  
 Theosophical Society in Australia
The Theosophical Society is an international organisation founded in New York in 1875 by Helena P Blavatsky, Henry S Olcott and others.
The Australian Section of the Society was established in 1895.
Members of the Society are united not by a common belief system, but by their common search for Truth.
www.austheos.org.au   (166 words)

  
 the Canadian Theosophical Association - established in 1924 - and connected with the Theosophical Society in Adyar
The Theosophical Society was founded for the express purpose of preventing materialism from proceeding to such lengths as to destroy civilization.
The Theosophical movement is a titanic force poured into modern society and it touches life at all points, awakening man to new activity on every plane.
The Theosophical 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.
www.theosophical.ca   (2449 words)

  
 The Theosophical Society and its Future–Manifesto 1996
HPB was with the Theosophical Society in India for about two years during which time her phenomena and contacts with the Masters were amply demonstrated.
One example of the extent to which the members of the Theosophical 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.
The Theosophical 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.
www.teosofia.com /1996_GAF_Manifesto.html   (5468 words)

  
 Theosophical Chronology
Leadbeater is advised to leave the Theosophical Society (Adyar) after charges of immorality which are based on teaching boys to masturbate.
The United Lodge of Theosophists (ULT) is formed Robert Crosby a disenchanted member of the Theosophical Society, headed by Katherine Tingley, successor of W.Q. Judge.
Rudolf Steiner is expelled from the Theosophical Society (Adyar), because he refuses to have as members of his German section, people who are also members of the "Order of the Star of the East".
www.katinkahesselink.net /his/chronol.htm   (708 words)

  
 Theosophy Northwest, NW Branch, Theosophical Society (Pasadena)
Theosophical Articles: Topics in Depth -- A collection of almost 1000 online articles, organized by topic, on theosophy, universal brotherhood, reincarnation, karma, evolution, the spiritual path, human nature, death, occultism and psychism, cycles, teachers and the hierarchy of compassion, truth and ethics, science, the arts, and the world's spiritual traditions (copyrighted material used with permission).
Theosophical 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 Theosophical Society from 1900 to 1942.
The Theosophical Society was founded in New York in 1875 by H. Blavatsky, H. Olcott, W. Judge, and others.
www.theosophy-nw.org   (868 words)

  
 Theosophical Society Encyclopedia Articles @ InnerMan.com (Inner Man)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The original Theosophical Society was founded in New York City in 1875 by H.P. Its initial objective was the investigation, study and explanation of mediumistic phenomena.
To promote the study of Aryan and other Scriptures, of the World's religion and sciences, and to vindicate the importance of old Asiatic literature, namely, of the Brahmanical, Buddhist, and Zoroastrian philosophies.
He spend the rest of his life as a teacher, disavowing any claims of sainthood, teaching while peforming charatible acts through his various organizations.
www.innerman.com /encyclopedia/Theosophical_Society   (604 words)

  
 Theosophy
The Theosophical Society is a worldwide association of men and women dedicated to the uplifting of humanity through a better
Raja-Yoga School and College, Theosophical University, and the School for the Revival of the Lost Mysteries of Antiquity.
In 1945, Colonel Arthur L. Conger was recognized as leader of the Society.
www.kheper.net /topics/Theosophy/Theosophy.htm   (1077 words)

  
 THE NEW YORK
THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY is a worldwide organization founded in New York City in 1875.
It is dedicated to the promotion of harmony among all people; to the encouragement of the study of religion, philosophy, and science; and to a fuller understanding of ourselves and our place in the universe.
The Theosophical Society has no dogma, and it should be remembered that the views expressed in the various classes and lectures on theosophical or related subjects reflect only the opinion of their presenters.
www.theosophy-ny.org   (348 words)

  
 The Theosophical Society in England
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).
When the Theosophical Society was founded over a hundred years ago such a group was considered startling and revolutionary.
Theosophy is not a religion in itself and the Society is non-sectarian and non-political.
www.theosophical-society.org.uk   (1182 words)

  
 Theosophical Society and New Acropolis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Theosophical Society does not have any link at all with New Acropolis or Hastinapura nor any other organization promoting what they call theosophical teachings.
The Theosophical Society was founded in 1875 and has had a verifiable, uninterrupted existence; therefore it is rather insolent to pretend that it has ceased to exist.
Following the policy of freedom of thought, one of the principles of the Theosophical Society, he never accepted, nor created an elite circle of disciples.
www.kelebekler.com /cesnur/txt/theosophy.htm   (503 words)

  
 esoteric section of theosophical society
The Quest is published by the Theosophical Society in America, the American section of a worldwide organization promoting...
In Lucifer for October 1888, a notice had appeared to the effect that an "Esoteric Section of the Theosophical Society" was to be formed under HPB, and that those who wished to join...
The Theosophical Society was the organization formed to advance the...
www.passion4gifts.co.uk   (273 words)

  
 Useful TS Links
The Anthroposophical Society is a worldwide organisation with its headquarters in Switzerland.
It is open to both non-members and members of the Society for bed and breakfast holidays, short breaks and esoteric studies.
This organization, with 150 branches nation-wide, is part of the International Theosophical Society founded in New York in 1875 with present headquarters in Adyar, Madras, India.
www.trasi.fsnet.co.uk /public_html/theosoc/tsintl.htm   (1010 words)

  
 Theosophy Library Online - Home Page
The substratum and basis of all the world-religions and philosophies, taught and practised since man became a thinking being.
Theosophy is purely divine ethics." - from The Theosophical Glossary, by H.
The most cherished preconceptions, the most 'pious hope,' the strongest 'master passion,' they sweep aside like dust from their path, when their error is pointed out." - from "A Society Without Dogma", by H.
www.theosophy.org   (1375 words)

  
 Theosophical Society
The Theosophical Society was founded in 1875 in the U.S.A and has its world headquarters in Madras.
Founded by Madame Blavatsky and Col. Olott, the Theosophical Society received considerable impetus and support from Annie Besant.
Set in an idyllic location on the banks of the Adyar River, the Theosophical Society is a center for discourses and comparative study of various religions and philosophies.
www.madrasi.info /theosophical-society.html   (147 words)

  
 Theosophy and the Theosophical Society -- Theosophical Topics
Articles on Theosophy, The Theosophical Society, H. Blavatsky, The Secret Doctrine, H. Olcott, W. Judge, Katherine Tingley and Point Loma, G. de Purucker, and Col.
Theosophy is that ocean of knowledge which spreads from shore to shore of the evolution of sentient beings; unfathomable in its deepest parts, it gives the greatest minds their fullest scope, yet, shallow enough at its shores, it will not overwhelm the understanding of a child.
Blavatsky and the Theosophical Movement by Charles J. Ryan
www.theosophy-nw.org /theosnw/theos/th-selec.htm   (623 words)

  
 Adherents.com
"Headquarters of the Theosophical Society (Hartley) are located in Gravenhage, the Netherlands, at the Blavatskyhuis; it has five lodges.
Seventy-five of the American branches seceded from the parent society and formed a new organization under the leadership of Judge.
The 2nd largest group is the Theosophical Society International..., which has a worldwide membership of about 1,500...
www.adherents.com /Na/Na_630.html   (3009 words)

  
 Exploring Theosophy (David Pratt)
Theosophical quotations Studies in theosophy Theosophical history Occult fiction The spiritual path Death and rebirth Earth mysteries and the paranormal Religion Ancient civilizations Life science Health and medicine Earth science Astronomy and cosmology General science and philosophy
The Theosophical Mahatmas: a critique of Paul Johnson's new myth
The monistic idealism of A. Goswami: a theosophical appraisal
ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/dp5/homepage.htm   (121 words)

  
 Theosophical Society in America
Exploring Theosophy, by Anton Lysy, Ph.D. This FREE online study guide (Adobe PDF format) is designed for use with Robert Ellwood’s introductory book Theosophy: A Modern Expression of the Wisdom of the Ages and is suitable for individual or group study.
One of the text's appendices is a chronology of The Mahatma Letters, useful for those using the third edition of that book, which presents the letters in topical groups.
Advisors are members of the Society who volunteer for this work and who are themselves long­time students of Theosophy.
www.theosophical.org /resources/selfstudy   (923 words)

  
 Theosophical Society in America   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
For information about the Theosophical Society, we invite you to read any of the following.
Olcott, the national center of the Theosophical Society in America, including the Olcott Institute, the educational arm of the Society, which conducts courses, seminars, workshops, lectures, and correspondence work for members and the public.
A directory of other national sections of the Theosophical Society throughout the world.
www.theosophical.org /society   (105 words)

  
 Brisbane Theosophical Society
The Theosophical Society is a worldwide body whose primary object is Universal Brotherhood.
The Society imposes no belief on its members, who are united by a common search for Truth.
Everyone is welcome to come to meetings or to use the library and bookshop.
home.iprimus.com.au /btheos   (123 words)

  
 Theosophical University Press Online
Theosophical University Press, publishing and distributing quality theosophical literature since 1886: PO Box C, Pasadena, CA 91109-7107 USA; e-mail: tupress@theosociety.org; voice: (626) 798-3378; fax: (626) 798-4749.
Children's Booklist by The Children's Committee of The Theosophical Society
Theosophic Correspondence by Louis Claude de Saint-Martin, with Kirchberger, Baron de Liebistorf
www.theosociety.org /pasadena/tup-onl.htm   (1269 words)

  
 The Theosophical Society -- American Section Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
to the American Section of The Theosophical Society, Pasadena, CA.
The Theosophical Society is part of a universal spiritual, intellectual, and ethical movement, which has been active in all ages.
This Movement is based on the fact that Spiritual Brotherhood is a Reality, and is of the very essence of Being.
home.pacbell.net /amsec   (354 words)

  
 Theosophical Society in the Philippines Home Page
All the great classical theosophical 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:
The Theosophical 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 Theosophical Society in the Philippines offers avenues of study, self-transformation and the nurturing of the spiritual life to any one.
www.theosophy.ph   (350 words)

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