The Best H.P. Blavatsky Books
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The still popular and fascinating Madame Blavatsky
The Key to Theosophy
Madame's introduction to her spiritual path
The Key to Theosophy
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I started out studying theosophy by reading this book. All the theosophical basics are in here.
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The Voice of the Silence
One of those books you can study by reading a line a night and then sleeping on it.
The Secret Doctrine
Mme Blavatsky's most famous work
The Secret Doctrine Commentaries: the Unpublished 1889 Instructions
See the full review of The Secret Doctrine Commentaries: the Unpublished 1889 Instructions, transcribed and annotated by Michael Gomes.
Isis Unveiled
Blavatsky's first book
For instance I recently wanted to look up what Blavatsky had said about the Virgin Birth of Jesus. Where did she deal with that topic? You guessed it: Isis Unveiled.
Isis Unveiled: (Two Volumes in a Slipcase)
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This version of Isis Unveiled has the added advantage of being part of the Collected Writings set: it has notes by Boris de Zirkoff, an extensive index and a historical introduction.
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From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan
From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan
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Blavatsky Collected Writings
Intelligent Design discussed by Blavatsky and Judge
Theosophy: The Synthesis of Science, Religion and Philosphy. Intelligent Design
H.P.B. The Extraordinary Life and Influence of Helena Blavatsky
The Mahatmas and their letters
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WordCustard
Feb 14, 2011 @ 5:15 am | delete
- While I haven't read her works, I can see that this would be a very useful introduction to them.
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poddys
Apr 28, 2009 @ 5:52 pm | delete
- I have heard of her, but not read any of her books. This is a nice lens, 5***** It's not too long, looks good and has some great links.
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spirituality
Apr 6, 2009 @ 3:03 am | delete
- She's well known in alternative spiritual circles - yes. And anyone interested in the history of New Age has to at least read up on her.
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Treasures-By-Brenda
Apr 2, 2009 @ 6:59 pm | delete
- Very nicely done lens, Katinka. Is H.P. Blavatsky very well known today?
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- I’m reviewing a Dutch book here today: Het Web der Schepping, Theosofie en Kunst in Nederland, van Lauweriks tot Mondriaan, by Marty Bax. I won’t be repeating that exercise often, however in this case it’s really worth it. There are
- The Wisdom of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras: A New Translation and Guide
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- Mahatma Letters explored: Reflections on an Ageless Wisdom, Joy Mills
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