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

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

Answers to some questions about membership of the Theosohical Society, Radha Burnier
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
Theosophists and Religion, Radha Burnier
There is no religion higher than truth, Radha Burnier
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
Presidential Address to the 1996 Convention of the Theosophical Society, Adyar, Radha Burnier

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
There is no religion higher than truth, Radha Burnier
Theosophical Ontologies, by Hugh Shearman
Theosophists and Religion, Radha Burnier
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]