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Theosophy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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the theosophical society is a nonsectarian undogmatic worldwide organization devoted to human solidarity cultural understanding and self development ... Subscribe to our E-newsletter ... Programs at the National Center...
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ARE they what they claim to be--students of natural law, of ancient and modern philosophy, and even of exact science? Are they Deists, Atheists, Socialists, Materialists, or Idealists; or are they but a schism of modern Spiritualism,--mere visionaries? ... Are they entitled to any consideration, ... with a secret political object-
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What was this "Ancient Wisdom" which the theosophists promised to share? It is truly an eclectic compilation of Hindu, Egyptian, Gnostic and other exotic scriptures and teachings, neo-Platonism, and stories like the Atlantis myth.
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At first, the theosophists displayed an interest in spiritualism but later repudiated it, stating that spiritistic phenomena "were but a meagre part of a larger whole." Later, Madame Blavatsky formed what she termed an "esoteric section," which was a select group of promising students gathered to study the more...
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An Introduction to the Kabbalah: "Kabbalah... found its expression and extension in western Mystery Orders, such as the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn.... In its most complete form, ... "The Kabbalah at its best is a system of esoteric philosophy, psychology and cosmology that allows any aspect of existence to...
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To spread broadcast the teachings of Theosophy as recorded in the writings of H.P. Blavatsky and William Q. Judge. U.L.T., founded in 1909, has Lodges throughout the world offering regularly scheduled lectures and study classes that are free and open to the public. ... "The true Theosophist belongs to no cult or sect, ... U.L.T.,
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The Neoplatonists, the Gnostics, and the kabbalists are generally considered types of theosophists.
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Back to Home Page or Contents Page or Theosophy or Index ... ; A term for the synthesis of religion, philosophy and science. It is an endeavor to combine the mutual enrichment of the Eastern and Western ... This system is distinctly separate from the system put forth by the founders of the Theosophical Society in 1875.
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