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The Ancient Wisdom is a book by Anni Besant published in 1897 as per the dedication in the Leader of the undated first pressing. In this book Besant introduces and explains the physical plain, astral plane, mental plain and other planes of existence. This book is intended to place in the hands of the general listener an epitome of Theosophical Teachings, Sufficiently plain to serve the elementary student, and sufficiently full to lay a sound foundation for future knowledge.

Annie Besant was a writer, lecturer, prominent Theosophist and women's rights activist of her time. She was a frequent contributor to various Theosophical publications of her day. This is a lecture of hers from 1913, where she speaks about universal consciousness, spiritual unfolding and personal psychic progress.

Annie Besant was a writer, lecturer, prominent Theosophist and women's rights activist of her time. She was a frequent contributor to various Theosophical publications of her day. This particular piece dates to 1910, and she takes a philosophical examination of the mysteries of evil, as she puts it. She explains that there is a necessity for evil to exist, that it serves certain purposes, which she goes into detail about.

This little book appeals, perhaps, to the Eastern rather than to the Western type of mind, but so many souls trained in the East are now being reincarnated in the West that it may find friendly [listeners] away from the land of its birth. Addressed to a purely Hindu audience, the lectures contain many common Samskrit words, familiar to every Hindu, that may sound strange in the ears of [listeners] of other faiths

Prominent Theosophists Annie Besant and C. W. Leadbeater were pioneers in asserting that thoughts are, indeed, things. Originally released in 1901, Thought-Forms is a seminal work on what thoughts “look” like. It had an impact far beyond the circle of its primary audience and greatly influenced leading artists such as Piet Mondrian and Wassily Kandinsky.

My Path to Atheism is a groundbreaking work, especially considering it was penned by a woman in Victorian England—a time when free thought was often stifled, particularly for women. It took a truly exceptional woman to write such a bold and, to many in the 19th century, heretical document in an era dominated by the Church. Annie Besant, originally married to a clergyman, experienced a profound transformation in her beliefs, ultimately leading to her legal separation and her commitment to secularism. She became a key figure in the National Secular Society and co-editor of the National ...

Dive into a profound exploration of thought from the Theosophical perspective in this enlightening book. Discover the intricate nature of your mental capabilities and learn to harness this vital power for personal spiritual growth and to uplift humanity. Join the reader on this transformative journey towards mastery of thought.

Join Annie Besant for a captivating exploration of Yoga through four insightful lectures designed to provide a clear outline and deepen your understanding of this ancient practice – summarized by Ritu Aarcee.

The subject of my discourses I have called "The Laws of the Higher Life", because so many people in dealing with religion that has to do with the Higher Life seem inclined to remove it from the realm of law, bringing it into some strange region of arbitrary whim and results without endeavor, of failure without weakness.

Annie Besant was a writer, lecturer, prominent Theosophist, and women's rights activist of her time. She was a frequent contributor to various Theosophical publications of her day. This particular piece dates to 1913, and she's writing about the Ancient Mysteries as compared to the modern religions of the world. She also discusses the Great White Brotherhood, Initiation, the Rosicrucians, Madame Blavatsky, and other related topics.

Annie Besant was a writer, lecturer, prominent theosophist, and women's rights activist of her time. She was a frequent contributor to various theosophical publications of her day. This piece by her, from 1912, is a short, basic introduction to mysticism through the eyes of theosophy. She writes about mysticism within Christianity and the Western Mystery Tradition in general. It's also interesting to note that she mentions the Illuminati in this piece, but in a philosophical rather than historical context, which is unusual for the time period.

Annie Besant was a writer, lecturer, prominent Theosophist and women's rights activist of her time. She was a frequent contributor to various Theosophical publications of her day. This piece by her is a short lecture she gave in 1891, on the topic of Universal Brotherhood, altruism, and their importance to both, the Theosophy movement in general and members of the Theosophical Society, in particular.

Publicada en 1921, esta obra de Annie Besant, aborda la idea del "Dharma", un término sánscrito que se refiere al deber, la ley y la moralidad que guían la vida de los individuos y las sociedades. Explica el concepto de Dharma como un principio que varía según la época, el contexto social y las capacidades individuales. Resalta su importancia como guía para una vida recta y justa. Establece una relación entre Dharma y Karma, indicando que el cumplimiento del Dharma lleva a la acumulación de buen Karma, lo cual influye en el ciclo de reencarnación.

Annie Besant was a writer, lecturer, prominent theosophist, and women's rights activist of her time. She was a frequent contributor to various theosophical publications of her day. This particular piece was a lecture she gave in 1893, discussing yoga, consciousness, the Atman, and a multitude of related concepts.

Annie Besant was a writer, lecturer, prominent Theosophist, and women's rights activist of her time. She was a frequent contributor to various Theosophical publications of her day. This particular piece was a lecture delivered to the League of Liberal Christianity at Manchester in May of 1911, regarding a global awakening of consciousness that she felt she was witnessing at the time.

Annie Besant was a writer, lecturer, prominent Theosophist, and women’s rights activist of her time. She was a frequent contributor to various Theosophical publications of her day. This particular piece dates to 1911, and she’s lecturing on Christ from an intellectual but still spiritual standpoint. She encourages us to engage in critical discussion regarding historical evidence, authenticity of records, and his nature and purpose. She also touches on the Buddha, Blavatsky, Gnosticism, the mysteries, the ascended masters, and so forth.

Annie Besant was a writer, lecturer, prominent Theosophist and women's rights activist of her time. She was a frequent contributor to various Theosophical publications of her day. Here she writes about the qualifications of being a disciple, what an aspirant can expect, and what types of behavior their teacher may expect of them, as well as why we shouldn't judge other aspirants as not being worthy of having a teacher and what is to be gained by the whole process.

La fe esotérica es una exploración del misticismo y la espiritualidad que desafía las percepciones convencionales de la religión. Este libro es una puerta de entrada a doctrinas ocultas y prácticas meditativas que revelan las fuerzas ocultas detrás de la existencia humana. Besant ofrece una síntesis única de ciencia, filosofía y fe, invitando al lector a experimentar una transformación interior que ilumine el camino hacia la autorrealización. Descubre cómo La fe esotérica puede abrir nuevas dimensiones de conciencia y ofrecer una comprensión más profunda de la vida.

In Occultism, Semi-Occultism and Pseudo-Occultism, Annie Besant offers a rigorous and cautionary examination of esoteric study, drawing clear distinctions between genuine occult discipline and its degraded or misleading counterparts. Writing from within the Theosophical tradition, Besant outlines the ethical, psychological, and spiritual prerequisites required for authentic occult development, while warning against partial knowledge, ego-driven experimentation, and fraudulent or sensationalized mystical practices.

Explorez les profondeurs du christianisme ésotérique avec Annie Besant, une figure centrale de la théosophie. Dans "Le christianisme ésotérique ou les mystères mineurs", Besant dévoile les enseignements cachés et les symboles mystiques qui se dissimulent derrière les doctrines chrétiennes traditionnelles.