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In this detailed exploration of the Theosophical Society and its founder, Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, we delve into the intricate world of esoteric knowledge, spiritual practices, and the blending of Eastern and Western philosophies. The lecture provides a comprehensive overview of the Society’s foundational principles, examining Blavatsky’s pivotal role and her influential works, “The Secret Doctrine” and “Isis Unveiled.”

Key topics include the Society’s meditation practices, characterised by an active engagement with esoteric truths aimed at achieving higher states of consciousness. The incorporation of Eastern philosophies, notably Hinduism and Buddhism, is highlighted as a revolutionary aspect of the Society’s practices. The lecture further explores the Society’s approach to the study and interpretation of sacred texts, emphasizing the synthesis of diverse spiritual teachings.

The role of esoteric knowledge and psychic research within the Theosophical Society is also examined, with a focus on the pursuit of understanding the deeper truths of the universe and the human mind’s potential. The episode distinguishes these endeavours from the era’s more sensationalist spiritualist practices, positioning them within the context of spiritual evolution and ancient wisdom.

References from both primary and secondary sources, including works by Marion Meade, William Kingsland, Peter Washington, and others, provide an academically grounded insight into the history and influence of the Theosophical Society. This lecture is ideal for those interested in religious studies, particularly in areas of magic, esotericism, Paganism, shamanism, and the occult.

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REFERENCES

12: REFERENCES

Primary Sources

– Blavatsky, H.P. “The Secret Doctrine” (1888).

– Blavatsky, H.P. “Isis Unveiled” (1877).

Secondary Sources

– Meade, Marion. “Madame Blavatsky: The Woman Behind the Myth.” G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1980.

– Kingsland, William. “The Real H. P. Blavatsky.” Theosophical Publishing House, 1928.

– Washington, Peter. “Madame Blavatsky’s Baboon: A History of the Mystics, Mediums, and Misfits Who Brought Spiritualism to America.” Schocken Books, 1995.

– Campbell, Bruce F. “Ancient Wisdom Revived: A History of the Theosophical Movement.” University of California Press, 1980.

– Godwin, Joscelyn. “The Theosophical Enlightenment.” State University of New York Press, 1994.

– Lachman, Gary. “Madame Blavatsky: The Mother of Modern Spirituality.” TarcherPerigee, 2012.

– Report of the Society for Psychical Research (1885).

– Olcott, Henry Steel. “Old Diary Leaves.” The Theosophical Publishing House, 1974.

– Sinnett, A.P. “The Occult World.” Trübner & Co, 1881.

– Johnson, K. Paul. “The Masters Revealed: Madame Blavatsky and the Myth of the Great White Lodge.” State University of New York Press, 1994.

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Published on December 4, 2023