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Geoffrey Farthing T.D.,
C. Eng,. M.I.E.E. |
A lifelong student of Theosophy, Geoffrey was one of it's finest minds and became one of it's all time greatest exponents. He studied Theosophy for some 60 years, lecturing in many countries. He held numerous positions in the Theosophical Society in England including General Secretary (1969-72). He served a term as a member of the Society's General Council at Adyar, India and was a member of the Executive Committee of the European Ferderation for a number of years. He was a director of the European School of Theosophy and its annual study week convened all over Europe was the occasion of some of his finest lectures and where he shared some of his deepest insights into the nature of the Esoteric Philosophy. Geoffrey was awarded the International Theosophical Society's highest award 'The Subba Row Medal' in 1996 for his outstanding contribution to theosophical literature. Geoffrey Farthing 'The Constant Theosophist' - an article by Robert Kitto, |
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THEOSOPHY - WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT? 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?' 84pp Paperback |
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WHEN WE DIE ... A comprehensive description, in outline, of the processes and subjective states in the period between lives, with some informatiom about spiritualistic and psychic phenomena. A compilation of extracts from The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett, forming an account of the after-life processes. Published by: The Theosophical Publishing House, London a revised edition was published in 1994 (see below)
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LIFE, DEATH and DREAMS The Blavatsky Lecture 1974 36pp Booklet |
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EXPLORING THE GREAT BEYOND A thought provoking study of occultism in which Geoffrey Farthing takes us on an exciting journey into inner and outer space. He tells us what Astral Light is. He describes and explains the Elemental kingdom of nature. He writes about magic, mesmerism, and the inexplicable finding of lost articles; about animal and plant telepathy, spiritualism, psychism, and much much more. All of the above are based upon the teachings of H.P. Blavatsky. She and her principal collaborators have provided us with the complete picture of creation and here is nature as one holistic entity, yet a nature that is eternally and dynamically evolving. The entire book seeks to provide the reader with a legitimate and thoroughly optimistic philosophy of living. 14pp Paperback |
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THEOSOPHY, THE WISDOM RELIGION An introduction to Theosophy. 52pp Booklet
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AN OUTLINE OF THE WISDOM RELIGION An outline introduction to Theosophy including Cosmic Unity, Universal Law, Man's Relation to Cosmos, Death & Life, The Path. 11pp Booklet |
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DEITY, COSMOS & MAN
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WHEN WE DIE 'They forget ... that he who holds the keys to the secrets of Death is possessed of the Keys of Life' (Mahatma K.H. Mahatma Lertters p359) 116pp Paperback "This book looks at the process of dying and death, an area which has recently aroused increasing interest in both the scientist and the layman. |
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THE ETHERIC DOUBLE? An examination of some of the differences in data and terminology between the original literature of H. P. Blavatsky and the Masters and later versions (Annie Besant and C.W. Leadbeater). online text is taken from the revised edition - November 1996 19pp Leaflet |
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AFTER-DEATH CONSCIOUSNESS AND PROCESSES A compilation of extracted information on the after-death states as contained in the writings of H.P. Blavatsky and her Initiate Teachers. The material is organised in an easy-to-follow manner that traces the after death processes from death to re-birth. It is a scholarly work useful to both student and serious researcher. 260pp Paperback |
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MODERN THEOSOPHY ORIGINS & INTENTIONS - An exploration of the origins of modern theosophical literature - Isis Unveiled and the The Secret Doctrine - and the intentions behind the founding of The Theosophical Society 52pp Booklet |
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THEOSOPHY: THE TRUTH REVEALED Compiled by the Merseyside Lodge of The Theosophical Society in England. What is Theosophy? The Ethical Ideals of Theosophy and Blavatsky on how to study Theosophy. 58pp Booklet |
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ASPECTS OF DIVINE LAW An essay in the nature of Karma based upon extracts from the writings of H.P. Blavatsky 49pp Booklet |
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THEOSOPHY: ITS BENEFICENT POTENTIALITIES The 2001 Blavatsky Lecture delivered at the Summer School of the Theosophical Society in England held at King Alfred's College, Winchester, U.K. 51pp Booklet |
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THE RIGHT ANGLE H. P. Blavatsky on Masonry in her theosophical writings 84pp Booklet |
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THE KABALAH AND THEOSOPHY FROM THE WRITINGS OF H.P. BLAVATSKY AND HER MASTERS. Helena Petrovna Blavatsky (H.P.B.) wrote extensively, and in depth, in a particularly well-informed way on many subjects in her numerous, massive literary works. Two of her subjects were Masonry and the Kabala. Most of what she had to say about Masonry has been extracted and put together in a booklet entitled “The Right Angle – H.P.B. on Masonry” by the compiler of this work. Similarly, most of what she had to say about the Kabala has been extracted and collated in this work. It was soon discovered that, apart from her explanatory and historical passages, she had been at some pains, particularly in The Secret Doctrine to reconcile at least the basic ideas of the Kabala with the fundamental data of Theosophy. What Theosophy is will become apparent to the reader as he becomes acquainted with the content of this book. The present work divides into four parts: Part One which comprises Chapter 1 gives information about the Kabala for the reader who is unacquainted with it and therefore to whom the rest of the book would otherwise have little meaning. |
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MEDITATIONAL EXERCISES FOR GROUP WORK A Resource for Group Leaders online publication produced from the archive material of Geofrey Farthing. Exercises in concentration and mediation. This is a course for those who want preliminary help and stimulation to get them started on the great quest for self-knowledge and self-realization. |
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Geoffrey Farthing |
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THE LIFE OF HELENA PETROVNA BLAVATSKY booklet video |
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RELIGION FOR OUR TIME booklet video |
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THEOSOPHY FOR EVERONE booklet video |
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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DIE booklet video |
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Geoffrey Farthing |
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What Is The Theosophical Society? Has The Theosophical Society lost it's sense of purpose? Has it been - as Geoffrey asks - buried in accretions; distorted in its purpose from those who followed on from H.P. Blavatsky? The above article first appeared in 'The Theosophist' Magazine Nov. 1969. |
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| online text (Blavatsky Trust) | What Theosophy is Not. - What is Theosophy? A controversial look at the true meaning of Theosophy. Geoffrey Farthing strongly believed that the teachings as given out by H.P. Blavatsky etc had been distorted after her death. First published in 'The Theosophist' in two parts; May-June 1971 |
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| online text (Blavatsky Trust) | (About) The Secret Doctrine How the secret docrine and H.P. Blavatsky's book of the same name relate. First published in 'The Theosophist' ; September 1971 |
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| online text (Blavatsky Trust) | The Bondage of Being Freedom? There can be no final freedom in conditioned existence. How then can it be achieved? Publication date Nov. 1972; The American Theosophist. Web version 2014. |
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| online text (Blavatsky Trust) | The Writings of H. P. Blavatsky A Summary of the principle writings of H.P.B. First publication date unknown. Web version 2013. |
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| online text (Blavatsky Trust) | The Relation of Theosophy to the Theosophical Society From notes of a Task Force Study Group, Chaired by Geoffrey Farthing, at The Theosophical Society Centenary World Congress, New York 1975. First published in 'The Theosophist' Jan 1976 |
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| online text (Blavatsky Trust) | Akasa and the Astral Light a study paper on the nature of the akasa (akasha), a,d the astral light. First published The Theosophical Journal Jan/Feb 1977 Vol.18 No. 1 |
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| online text (Blavatsky Trust) | Man: his bodies, vehicles and principles A knowledge of the constitution of man is the key to understanding many Theosophical concepts. First published The Theosophical Journal Mar/Apr 1977 Vol.18 No. 2 |
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| online text (Blavatsky Trust) | The Bible is a Marvellous Book Introduces us to the profound esotericism of the Bible; a compendium of the Wisdom tradition. First published The Theosophical Journal May/Jun 1977 Vol.18 No. 3 |
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| online text (Blavatsky Trust) | More about the Bible The more one studies what H.P. Blavatsky had to say about the Bible, the more one is struck by her ability at interpreting the meanings of otherwise obscure sayings and H.P.B.'s enormous knowledge of other religious systems. First published The Theosophical Journal Jul/Aug 1977 Vol.18 No. 4 |
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| online text (Blavatsky Trust) | The Marriage in Cana An interpretation of the symbology of The Marriage in Cana, St John's Gospel, as expressed through modern Theosophy and the writings of H. P. Blavatsky. First published The Theosophical Journal Sep/Oct 1977 Vol.18 No. 5 |
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| online text (Blavatsky Trust) | SELF, Self, self a study paper on the nature of the lower personal self, and higher individuality. First published The Theosophical Journal Nov/Dec 1977 Vol.18 No. 6 |
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| online text (Blavatsky Trust) | To the Outer Head of the Adyar Esoteric Section - a letter The 1976 Letter to Dr. I. K. Taimni, Regarding the Future of Adyar Esoteric School and The Theosophical Society itself. First published by Carlos Cardoso Aveline at www.esoteric-philosophy.com Aug 2011 |
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| online text (Blavatsky Trust) | The Group Soul Question The above article was written as 'points for consideration' following an article, written by Ted Davy, appearing in the July/August 1982 issue of 'Canadian Theosophist' |
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Elementals The above article first appeared in 'The Theosophist' Magazine, feb/jan 1990. |
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Man and the Cosmic Hierarchies Previously unpublished. Written March 1990. |
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| online text (Blavatsky Trust) | Unity Article first appeared in the American Theosophist May-June 1991 |
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Ever-Becoming - The Cosmic Process The above article first appeared in 'The Theosophist' Magazine, Dec 1991. |
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| online text (Blavatsky Trust) | THEOSOPHY - The Tree of Life Geoffrey Farthings response to John Algeo's 1990 article in The American Theosophist. John Algeo postulated that Theosophy is a set of ideas traceable through its literary history. Geoffrey Farthing emphasises the eternal and unchanging nature of Theosophy. |
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HPB on Meditation and Yoga from The Theosophist of December 1992 |
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| online text (Blavatsky Trust) | Theosophy and Religion unpublished article from December 1993 |
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Theosophy as Religion unpublished article from December 1993 |
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Theosophy defined from The Theosophist of December 1994 |
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The "Theos" of Theosophy from The Theosophist of March 1996 |
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The Temple of Consciousness from The Theosophist of August 1996 |
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The Theosophical Society and the Wisdom Religion from The Theosophist of October 1996 |
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The Fourth Object from The Theosophist of November 1996 |
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The Theosophical Society and Its Future ('Manifesto') and Supplement from The High Country Theosophist May, 1997 |
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The Theosophical Society and Its Future ('Manifesto') - letters relating to the Manifesto & Supplement. from The High Country Theosophist 1997 |
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The Background to the Founding of the Theosophical Society from The Theosophist of February 1998 |
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Toward Wisdom from The Theosophist of August 1998 |
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The Extraordinary story behind Isis Unveiled from The Theosophist of October 1998 |
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Freedom from The Theosophist of August 1999 |
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Why Study Theosophy? A grasp of Theosophy requires mental effort and many, who think of themselves as spiritual aspirants question why it should be worth the effort. Geoffrey seeks to give encouragement by explaining the value to be derived therefrom. Written October 1999 & previously unpublished. Web version 2013. |
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Master/H.P.B. Association of Theosophists; letter & editorial. from Fohat magazine, Spring 2000, and High Country Theosophist magazine May, 2000 |
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The Theosophical Society - 125 years old from The Theosophist of November 2000 |
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How is Theosophy Different? a reflective look at the distinguishing differences between Theosophy (as presented by Blavatsky-Masters) from other contemporary movements. Written November 2000 & previously unpublished. Web version 2013. |
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Some Thoughts on Conditioning from The Theosophist of April 2001 |
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The Vision written December 2002, published 'The Theosophist' Magazine, August 2004 |
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The Quest for the Holy Grail April 2003, previously unpublished lecture notes. Web version 2013. The quest for the Grail is allegorical - the Grail itself being a symbol related to consciousness. |
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Some Thoughts on Pacifism - a letter from High Country Theosophist, Sep-Oct issue 2003 |
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Truth is One The above article first appeared in 'The Theosophist' Magazine, February 2004 |
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Ascending the Heights 'Insight' Autumn 2004 (Vol 45 No.3) |
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Channelling and Ascension previously unpublished; (being prepared for South-Eastern Federation Newsletter AQUARIUS). Web version 2011. |
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C R E A T I O N from the Theosophical point of view previously unpublished. Web version 2012. |
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Man's Dilemmas |
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An Outline of the Ancient Wisdom |
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Faculties previously unpublished. Web version 2012 |
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The Origins of Man on Earth previously unpublished. Web version 2012 |
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| online text (Blavatsky Trust) | HPB - Her Shining Example An article written for White Lotus Day (commemoration of the life of H. P. Blavatsky). Continues below. previously unpublished. Web version 2013. |
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| online text (Blavatsky Trust) | HPB - White Lotus Day An article written for White Lotus Day (commemoration of the life of H. P. Blavatsky) previously unpublished. Web version 2013. |
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| online text (Blavatsky Trust) | NATURE: NATURE AS THE BASIS OF TRUE RELIGION
or With references to Nature in H.P.B.'s Collected Wrtings, Secret Doctrine vols I & II, & The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett. previously unpublished. Web version 2014. |
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| online text (Blavatsky Trust) | PAPERS ON THE MAHATMA LETTERS previously unpublished. Web version 2014 |
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Geoffrey Farthing |
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GF1 |
People from Other Worlds |
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GF2 |
The Solo Student |
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GF3 |
Let There Be Light |
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GF4 |
Unique Aspects of Theosophy |
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GF5 |
The Real and the Unreal |
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The Process of Everbecoming |
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The Scope of The Secret Doctrine |
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GF8 |
That's Life |
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The Science of Esotericism |
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The Divine Nature of Man |
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GF11 |
Science in Transformation |
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GF12 |
Theosophy: Its Beneficient Potentialities |
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A Course in Theosophy |
Tape 1 Introduction |
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