Theosophical Society

For more information on the Theosophical Society and the different Theosophical Societies, see my Theosophical Movement FAQ. On this page you will find articles on what members of the Theosophical Movement feel the Theosophical Society should be. 

Theosophy -  the Theosophical Society - The behavior and attitude of a theosophist

Theosophy

• The term theosophy, historically viewed, by Alan Bain
• Why Theosophy is left Undefined, N. Sri Ram
• Theosophy, Annie Besant
  
• The term theosophy, as used outside the Theosophical society, by Katinka Hesselink
• Theosofia In Neo-Platonic and Christian Literature Summary and Conclusions, Louis Siémons. The term Theosophy historically viewed, in light of the greek origins of the word.
• On the various depths of theosophical teachings, by Annie Besant
• Is Theosophy Authentic?, Franklin Merrell Wolff
• Theosophy and the Theosophical Society, by Emily B. Sellon and Dr. Renée Weber
• Theosophical Leaders who inspire me, Pablo D. Sender
• Annie Besant
• H.S. Olcott

The Theosophical Society/Theosophical Movement

Diversities of method, diversities of thought, diversities of operation, will enrich, not weaken, our Movement, if love inspire and charity judge.
1907 Inaugural Address of Annie Besant

• The objects of the Theosophical Society, by Katinka Hesselink
• The Aim of the Theosophical Movement, by Katinka Hesselink
• What is our Aim?, Radha Burnier
• Applied Theosophy, H.S. Olcott
  
• The human face of theosophy, Katinka Hesselink
• Early history of the Theosophical Seal, Katinka Hesselink
• Quotes on the Theosophical Movement, G. de Purucker
• The Open Field of the Third Object (Of the Theosophical Society) N. Sri Ram
• President's Address, 1967 - on the place of practical wisdom in theosophical work, N. Sri Ram
• Rudolf Steiner on the Theosophical Society
• Our Objects, by Hugh Shearman
  
• Theosophy's expanding message, Hugh Shearman
• On ULT lodge-work, Annual Letter from the United Lodge of Theosophists, 2004
  
• Studying to some Purpose, Hugh Shearman
  
• Lawfulness, by Ali Ritsema
• Dogmatism in Theosophy, by W.Q. Judge
• Vernal Blooms, by W.Q. Judge
  
• Our three Objects, by H.P. Blavatsky
  
• There is No Religion Higher Than Truth (about C.W. Leadbeater), E.L. Gardner
  
• In Support of Genuine Theosophy, by Grigor Vahan Ananikian. In this article he combines an insight into Blavatsky's background with his understanding of what Theosophy and the Theosophical Society are (or should be) about. 
• Revelation or Realization : The Conflict in Theosophy, by J.J. van der Leeuw. This article shows how within the Theosophical Society, during the reign of Annie Besant, some voices were saying what would later (as in a few decades) become the prevaling opinion within and outside the Theosophical Society as to the place of Krishnamurti and authority.
• Theosophical Society: a Re-appraisal, by Eric Marsh
• Lectures from the Fraternization Movement Congress in Toronto, 1935
  
• more modern views on the objects of the TS. 
• More historical views, Blavatsky and the Mahatmas, on theosophy, the Theosophical Society and theosophists.
• What is White Lotusday? Katinka Hesselink
• White Lotus Day and Its Meaning, John Algeo

The chief object of the T.S. is not so much to gratify individual aspirations as to serve our fellow men.
Mahatma Letter #2

The behavior and attitude of a theosophist

• What are the theosophists? H.P. Blavatsky
• President's address at his re-election, N. Sri Ram
• Investigations into the Super-Physical, Annie Besant
  
• Cautions in Paragraphs, by W.Q. Judge
• Theosophical don'ts, by W.Q. Judge
• what the Mahatmas and H.P. Blavatsky said on the TS and the life of a theosophist   
• Astrology and the Theosophical Society, by Hugh Shearman
• Members Meetings, by Hugh Shearman
• Theosophical Ontologies, by Hugh Shearman
• The Theosophist in Politics, by Hugh Shearman
• On the Watchtower (about the attitude and work of the theosophist), by Hugh Shearman
• The Lodge Members, by Hugh Shearman
• A Study of Two, C.L.D.
• Leaders and Leadership, anonymous [by a ULT associate]