DEITY, COSMOS & MAN
An Outline of Esoteric Science.
Geoffrey Farthing, 1993/2010
Esoteric Science, the Wisdom Religion, embraces all that is good and true in the great religions of mankind, yet transcends them all. As far as can be expressed in words, it reflects Truth, insisting on the unity of the cosmic process. As we are of a like nature with the Cosmos, of one Essence, we are members of one family. This outline of the Wisdom teaching consists of extracts from the original literature with an illuminating commentary. We learn of the various levels of operation in the Cosmos and humanity; the personality, when unrestrained, tends to be entirely self-concemed, whilst the Individuality is rooted in the Divine Unity. As we become increasingly responsive to this Individuality, it exercises a unifying influence in our lives. A complete course in basic theosophy.

Centenary Edition: Published by the Blavatsky Trust 2010

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THEOSOPHY
A Modern Expression of the Wisdom of the Ages (Quest Books)
Robert Ellwood

Author's comments regarding the book are as follows:
A philosophical and spiritual position exists which says that all we need to know or can want to know about the real meaning and nature of the universe or of ourselves, or about the origin and destiny of human life, has been known from the beginning of humanity. This wisdom has always been known and is now known deep down by all human beings. But the ancient wisdom can only be known consciously by those who are prepared for it and who look for it. It is a wisdom about the combined spiritual and material nature of humans and all beings, and about the evolution of consciousness as well as of life. It is about the spiritual side of atoms, planets and stars, about the unity of being and the interconnectedness of all true seekers on this and all other worlds and galaxies. This position is often called Theosophy. One modern presentation of this worldview is in the writings of Helena P. Blavatsky, including Isis Unvailed and The Secret Doctrine, and in the teaching and life of the Theosophical Society of which she was one founder in 1875.

In the present book, Theosophy, I have tried to summarize some of the essentials of this teaching and way of life in simple and contempoary form. If you find ideas like these at all interesting, I hope you will give my book a try.

HPB: Extraordinary Life & Influence of H.P. Blavatsky

Cranston has written a definitive biography of Madame Blavatsky, detailing her adventurous life and tracing the influence of her ideas after her death.

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H.P.B.: Extraordinary Life of Madame Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Founder of the Modern Theosophical Movement

LETTERS THAT HAVE HELPED ME
W.Q. Judge. First published 1891
The experience of one student is, on the whole, the experience of all. Details differ: some are made more instantly rich than others, for they have put forth a more vigorous effort, or they have a Karmic store which brings aid. For those who need assistance on the Path, these short letters, by a co-founder of the Society, give moral uplift and practical inspiration in living the life.

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Letters That Have Helped ME

THE OCEAN OF THEOSOPHY
W.Q. Judge. First published 1893.
'That man possesses an immortal soul is the common belief of humanity; to this Theosophy adds that he is a soul; and further that all nature is sentient [& that] all is soul and spirit ever evolving under the rule of law which is inherent in the whole. And just as the ancients taught, so does Theosophy; that the course of evolution is the drama of the soul and that nature exists for no other purpose than the soul's experience. ' From chapter 1 Subjects covered include: Theosophy & the Masters; Body & Astral Body; Reincarnation; Karma; Psychic Phenomena & Spiritualism.

THE REAL H.P. BLAVATSKY
William Kingsland. First published 1928
One of the best biographies, written by a man who knew and worked with her, this is a frank account of her work on behalf of humanity, and the obstacles against which she fought.

Available from The Theosophical Society (England) link

THEOSOPHY, WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?
Geoffrey Farthing. An elementary outline of principles. Revised edition.
Just What is Theosophy? We might know someone who thinks that they can answer this question accurately and objectively or perhaps we can look up a brief and, hopefully, unbiased defmition in a dictionary or encyclopedia, but how can we be certain of the answer? What is theosophy about? The author tells us that it is about the universe, its nature and origins; it is about mankind and his relationship to the Whole; it is about law that operates throughout nature, about evolution & individual responsibility. This simple little work aims to introduce the reader to some ideas to enlarge their outlook on life, and begin to answer the question: 'Theosophy: What's It All About?'

Available from The Theosophical Society (England) link

H.P. BLAVATSKY, TIBET AND TULKU
Geoffrey A. Barborka.
A scholarly compilation, an account of the knowledge and powers of Eastern Occultists and examples of the attainments in this field of H.P. Blavatsky.

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H.P. Blavatsky Tibet and Tulku

ECHOES OF THE ORIENT 3 vols.
Reprints of the writings of W.Q. Judge for his magazine The Path, etc., with answers to many questions. W.Q.J. was a direct pupil of one of the Masters.

Available from Amazon (UK) Echoes of the Orient: v.1: Writings of William Q. Judge: Volume 1

EXPLORING THE GREAT BEYOND
Geoffrey Farthing

A summary of the teachings of Mme Blavatsky and her Masters concerning the world of invisible substances, forces and entities behind manifest existence, and giving an account of the after-death states.

THE SEARCH WITHIN
Christmas Humphreys

Manuals of meditation have flooded the market, some good, others less so. This simple text, written by the founder of the Buddhist Society gives a one year course in spiritual and moral thinking, without the gimmicks and 'instant success' claims of other volumes.

FROM THE CAVES AND JUNGLES OF HINDOSTAN
H.P. Blavatsky

A story of travels, adventures and marvellous happenings.

REMINISCENCES OF H.P.B. AND THE S.D.
Countess Wachmeister

Some letters and comments describing the life of H.P. Blavatsky when writing The Secret Doctrine.

BLAVATSKY AND HER TEACHERS
J. Overton Fuller.

A modern biography competently defending H.P.B. against her detractors. Contains a short summary of the contents of The Secret Doctrine.

MODERN THEOSOPHY, by Claude Falls Wright. An early summary of theosophical principles by a pupil of H.P. Blavatsky. First published in 1930. 365 pages.

(Possibly available from Theosophical Society in Canada)

EVERYONE’S GUIDE TO THEOSOPHY, by Harry Benjamin. A popular outline of theosophical teachings. First published 1950. 125 pages. Hardback.

(Out of print)

THE PEOPLING OF THE EARTH
Geoffrey A. Barborka.
A concise account of the origins of mankind on Earth, taken from the Secret Doctrine

(out of print)

THE EXILE OF THE SOUL, by Roy Mitchell. Fine essays on modern themes. Paper.

(Possibly available from Theosophical Society in Canada)

YANKEE B EACON OF BUDDHIST LIGHT, by Howard Murphet. Biography of H.S. Olcott, a co-founder and first President of The Theosophical Society.

(Out of print)