Links to book reviews of theosophical books and a selection of the most famous and inspirational books in the theosophical movement. Books by Annie Besant, W.Q. Judge, C.W. Leadbeater, Jiddu Krishnamurti, Rudolf Steiner, H.P. Blavatsky and more.
The best Blavatsky Books
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The Best H.P. Blavatsky Books
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Blavatsky's public life was spent doing two things: writing and organizing the Theosophical Society. This lens introduces her books: The Secret Doctrine, Isis Unveiled, The Key to Theosophy, The Voice of the Silence, Caves and Jungles of Hindustan, t...
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Introduction to the Secret Doctrine by H.P.B.
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The Secret Doctrine by H.P. Blavatsky is at once notoriously difficult to read, and a century old best seller. On this page I will refer you to other pages for a short summary of the themes Blavatsky takes up in her Magnum Opus. The main object of t...
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The Voice of the Silence, by H.P. Blavatsky: review
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This is the version of The Voice of the Silence that I keep reading - and which I give to anyone who is interested. It doesn't only have Blavatsky's original text and footnotes verbatim, it also has the commentary of her nephew Boris de Zirkoff. Sinc...
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The Secret Doctrine: The Synthesis of Science, Religion, and Philosophy
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It unites science and religion in a unique synthesis. Changed my life and my world view completely. Contains many of the themes of the modern New Age movement like: karmic evolution, Atlantis, parapsychology, Unity of All Life/everything, unity of al...
Man The Measure Of All Things: Commentary on The Secret Doctrine
Sri Madhava Ashish and Sri Krishna Prem
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Man The Measure Of All Things
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Deep, engaging and insightful interpretation of Blavatsky's 'The Secret Doctrine'. 'Man the measure of all things' is one of those books I've heard about for years, but never had the opportunity to read. Having read Blavatsky's magnum opus myself, I...
Light on the Path
Mabel Collins
The essay on karma that's included is also a classic.
Light on the Path and Karma (New Edition)
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At The Feet of The Master
Alcyone - said to be written by J. Krishnamurti
The authorship is controversial. The teachings certainly don't fit those of the adult Jiddu Krishnamurti in either style or content. But ever since it's publication this book has been very popular with theosophists - because it is simple, yet practical and deep.
At the Feet of the Master
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The Key to Theosophy
H.P. Blavatsky
"This book is an excellent introduction to the views of Theosophy, which in many respects is not a religion or a philosophy; it is a helpful guide to distinguish and compare theosophy both to the world religions as they are practised and the "secret wisdom" that is also found in all world religions. As another reviewer remarked, the Glossary is a very helpful set of definitions for learning further about the theosophical perspective."
The Key to Theosophy
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Karmic Visions
H. P. Blavatsky and W. Q. Judge on karma
In this book W.Q. Judge and his teacher H.P. Blavatsky share their visions of how karma works out across lives. These stories are meant to inspire and instruct, but they are also thrilling reading.
Karmic Visions
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Gnosticism: New Light on the Ancient Tradition of Inner Knowing
Stephen A Hoeller
"This is a great modern introduction to Gnosticism. It covers Gnostic creation myth, rituals, teachers, Sophia (divine feminine wisdom), the Gnostic Jesus, Mandaens Manichaens Cathars, modern Gnostics and more. This is a basic overview for beginners, not for the advanced. If you know nothing of gnosticism, and are looking for a general overview, this is it. It is written very simply and clear. It also lists a good list of books for further study. Also includes a short dictionary of Gnostic terms. Details teachings and myths. There is no better introduction than this."
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Theosophy - Rudolf Steiner
An Introduction to the Spiritual Processes in Human Life and in the Cosmos
Theosophy : An Introduction to the Spiritual Processes in Human Life and in the Cosmos
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Theosophy: A Modern Expression of the Wisdom of the Ages
Robert Ellwood
Theosophy: A Modern Expression of the Wisdom of the Ages
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Helena Blavatsky, Nicholas Goodrick-Clarke
Western Esoteric Masters Series
Helena Blavatsky (Western Esoteric Masters)
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I.K. Taimni on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
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Yoga Sutras by Patanjali - Science of Yoga - Taimni
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A very scholarly translation and commentary on THE yoga classic: the Yoga Sutras by Patanjali. Taimni not only explains each sutra, but also puts them in the context of Indian philosophy in general. As a scientist he also uses graphs to explain his i...
The Secret Teachings of All Ages
Manly P. Hall
The Secret Teachings of All Ages (Reader's Edition)
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Esoteric Christianity
Annie Besant
Esoteric Christianity
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The Gospel of John in the Light of Indian Mysticism
Ravi Ravindra
The Gospel of John in the Light of Indian Mysticism
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The Heart of the Qur'an
An Introduction to Islamic Spirituality
The Heart of the Qur'an, Revised Edition: An Introduction to Islamic Spirituality
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The Masters and The Path
C.W. Leadbeater
The Masters and The Path
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The Chakras - C.W. Leadbeater
Including an Updated List of Chakra Balancing Colors, Gemstones, Fragrances and Foods
The Chakras: Including An Updated List Of Chakra Balancing Colors, Gemstones, Fragrances And Foods
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Thought-Forms
Annie Wood Besant, C. W. Leadbeater
Thought-Forms
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The Power of Thought
A Twenty-First Century Adaptation of Annie Besant's Classic Work Thought Power
The Power of Thought: A Twenty-First Century Adaptation of Annie Besant's Classic Work Thought Power
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Freedom from the Known, Jiddu Krishnamurti
J. Krishnamurti classic
I could have picked any book out of 50 or so to represent his work here. Freedom from the Known does express the main theme of Krishnamurti's teachings: that our conditionings impact our lives way more than we can be conscious of. And that this should stop.
Freedom from the Known
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The Book of Life: Daily Meditations with Krishnamurti
J. Krishnamurti
In this book he shares his personal impressions of life. His style here is less confrontational and more meditative than in his published lectures (on which most books by him are based).
The Book of Life: Daily Meditations with Krishnamurti
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Human Regeneration
Her fascination and life long study of Jiddu Krishnamurti shines through very deeply in this book.
Radha Burnier is the current president of the Theosophical Society (headquarters in Adyar, India)
The Theosophical Enlightenment
Joscelyn Godwin
The Theosophical Enlightenment (Suny Series in Western Esoteric Traditions)
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The Feminine Face of Buddhism
The Feminine Face of Buddhism
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Creative Evolution by Amit Goswami PhD
Author of 'The Self-Aware Universe'
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Creative Evolution by Amit Goswami PhD
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Inspiring integration of the latest in physics with a spiritual perspective. Convincing in the point that since consciousness is part of the universe now (in us), consciousness must have played a part in creating it and guiding evolution at crucial p...
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Influential theosophical authors
Though some of these did not want to be associated with the word 'theosophy' their work is imbibed with theosophical ideas and ideals.-
Jiddu Krishnamurti, world teacher
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Jiddu Krishnamurti was famous in his lifetime for first being raised as a 'world teacher' and then renouncing the organisation founded in his honor. Paradoxically he spent the rest of his life teaching all over the world: lecturing, talking to people...
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Best Paul Brunton books and biography
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Paul Brunton was an influential spiritual teacher in the first half of the 20th century. He was instrumental in making the Maharshi known in the West. His books popularized many theosophical and Eastern philosophical concepts and practices. Whatever...
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W.Q. Judge - theosophy Books
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William Quan Judge is a well respected early theosophical author who, unlike others, did not make a name for himself outside the movement. He worked himself up from poverty to become a lawyer, in his 'outside' life. Inside the TS he was the young par...
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Rudolf Steiner the founder of Anthroposophy
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Introducing the founder of Waldorf education, alternative farming methods (bio-dynamic farming), alternative health practices and dietary advice - Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) was way ahead of his time. Rudolf Steiner was quite a learned man. He was a...
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Annie Besant, teacher, lecturer, secularist and theosophist...
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Minister's wife, student of medicine, raised a prophet, reformer, secularist and more. Annie Besant (1847-1933) was many things in her lifetime - and living in the 19th and early 20th century, all of those things were revolutionary for a woman to be...
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Geoffrey Hodson books on clairvoyance
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Geoffrey Hodson (12 March 1886 in Lincolnshire, England - 23 January 1983 in Auckland, New Zealand) was a occultist, Theosophist, mystic, philosopher and esotericist, and a leading light for over 70 years in the Theosophical Society. He was educated...
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Henk Spierenburg Theosophy Books
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My mentor, renowned theosophical scholar Henk Spierenburg, deserves a page at squidoo. He was best known for his compilations of Blavatsky's work according to subject. With the internet and digital search the most valuable thing about these books...
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Elizabeth Clare Prophet Books
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Spiritual teachers are often controversial. Elizabeth Clare Prophet is accused of the usual: not being very scientific, not being clear about her sources (which are after all 'channeled') and ultimately: quarreling in her own circles. None of that m...
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