H.P.B. The Extraordinary Life and Influence of Helena Blavatsky

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THE biography of H.P. Blavatsky

Blavatsky is a monumental figure in the history of religion - East AND West. This book tracks her life, the many controversies around her, her ideas, and her influence.

H.P.B. The Extraordinary Life and Influence of Helena Blavatsky 

Founder of the Modern Theosophical Movement, by Sylvia Cranston

H. P. B.: The Extraordinary Life & Influence of Helena Blavatsky, Founder of the Modern Theosophical Movement

by: Sylvia Cranston

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The inspiration of the Theosophical Movement.

Find out what Theosophists believe, dream and hold dear.
Find out why Blavatsky is still relevant after more than a century.
Find out each of the controversies surrounding this Russian lady - and how to make sense of them.

Well written, well researched, deeply moving.

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The end of theosophical history? 

A theosophical historian has said to me:

That book makes theosophists feel that the subject of theosophical history is done. Aren't all questions answered? Aren't all controversies dealt with?

He said it with a mournful air - but it is also a tribute to the quality of this book. It's read by theosophists everywhere - of whatever theosophical organisation.

Read this book - and you will understand the life of the theosophical movement. You will know what makes us tick.

Self Sacrifice and Devotion 

The most important character traits to come out of this biography are: self sacrifice and Devotion to Truth.

Both of these virtues were taught by Blavatsky, as well as lived.

Self Sacrifice was mainly taught in her spiritual classic 'The Voice of the Silence, which was the first book in the West to popularize the Bodhisattva ideal.

Devotion to truth was what held Blavatsky up as the world slandered her and two thirds of her supporters turned enemy. Devotion to truth also strengthened her as she battled illness and wrote her master piece: The Secret Doctrine.

The Bodhisattva Vow & the Secret Doctrine 

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Controversies dealt with in this book 

  1. Did Blavatsky first deny reincarnation and then confirm it?

  2. Did Blavatsky perform occult phenomena (or miracles) - or was she a very good juggler?

  3. Did Blavatsky plagiarize most of her work?

  4. Was Blavatsky a nazi?

  5. Was Blavatsky a bigamist?

  6. Did Blavatsky smoke?

  7. Did Blavatsky drink alcohol?

  8. Did Blavatsky eat meat?

  9. Did Blavatsky teach anything new about the religions of the East, or was it all already known in the West?


These and many other questions will be answered in this book.

Other subjects this book will teach you about 

  1. Where did she go?

  2. Who did she influence?

  3. Who were her colleagues?

  4. What did she teach?

  5. What hopes did she have for the theosophical movement?

  6. What fears did she have about the future of humanity?

  7. What ideals did she have?

  8. What discoveries of modern science did she prophecy?


And much more.

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WhiteOak50 wrote...

Although I have not read this book or any books by Blavatsky, I think this will make a good addition to the Pagan Path Group. Thanks for adding it.

ReplyPosted November 03, 2008

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