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ON THE MYSTERIES: IAMBLICHUS
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Iamblichus - ON THE MYSTERIES OF THE EGYPTIANS, CHALDEANS AND ASSYRIANS, Translated by Thomas Taylor (1821). Ten sections with additional notes, a 7-page glossary of citations, a bibliography of Taylor's work and a bio-bibliographical glossary. Green Hardcover reprint. 400 pages. Philosophy, Theosophy, Occult, Mystery Schools, Esoteric. Egypt. Magic. H. P. Blavatsky Secret Doctrine Reference Series. Theosophical & Religion reference.

SOD - SON OF MAN
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SOD, THE SON OF MAN. 192 pages, by Samuel F. Dunlap (Reprint of 1861 Edition). A study of the Codex Nazaraeus & origins of Christianity. Gnostic and Kabalistic sects were the original votaries of what became Christianity. Jehushua (Jesus) joined the Nazarenes (today known as the Mandaeans) as a young man. This work bombards the reader with a huge battery of scholarly references, providing an amazing series of facts for those interested and unbiased. New Notes. Philosophy, Theosophy, Occult, Mystery Schools, History. Secret Doctrine Reference Series, Theosophical & Religion reference.

THE BOOK OF ENOCH THE PROPHET
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THE BOOK OF ENOCH - THE PROPHET. This paperback reprint is of the Corrected Text Edition (1883) and is a translation into poetic English by Richard Laurence after the old Ethiopic text was discovered by the Scottish explorer James Bruce in 1773 after 1500 years of obscuration. 240 pages includes informative 48 page introduction by Lyman Abbott (author of "The Evolution of Christianity"). New Notes and Index. Originally Rejected by the Church, THE BOOK OF ENOCH (aka Enoch 1) is read as an Apocryphal text and studied by Christians, Mormons, Muslims, students of Kabbalah (Qabbalah, Zohar) and theosophy, Gnostic Biblical History and Comparative Religion Students, Scholars, Historians, Free Thinkers, Atheists, New Age Thinkers, Angel Researchers and other voracious readers. Laurence's first translation was in 1821 and again, as stated above, this reprint is of the corrected edition, compiled from his research notes and culminating in the revised editon. H. P. Blavatsky Secret Doctrine Reference Series. Theosophical, Occult, Magic and Esoteric reference. Bible Study.

SECRET DOCTRINE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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SECRET DOCTRINE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS - By Geoffrey A. Barborka. In reference to H. P. Blavatsky and her master two volume work, THE SECRET DOCTRINE - Compiled from the bi-monthly periodical The Canadian Theosophist, 1964-1980. 275 questions and answers in original two column format, with emphasis on cosmo-genesis. Index. 200 pgs of Theosophical Reference, Occult, theosophy, evolution, magic, hermetic philosophy, New Age core text reference, Comparative religion, Esoteric Mystery Schools, Sanskrit. Secret Doctrine Reference Series.

ELEUSINIAN & BACCHIC MYSTERIES
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ELEUSINIAN & BACCHIC MYSTERIES by Thomas Taylor. Secret Mysteries of ancient Greece. Annotated by Dr. Alexander Wilder, notes from THE SECRET DOCTRINE by H. P. Blavatsky added, new marginal notes, references, appendix, glossary. Hardback reprint by "The Platonist" scholar who so loved philosophy. Religious Studies, Occult, Mystery Schools, theosophy, esoteric. .

PLATO: FIVE DIALOGUES
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PLATO: 5 Dialogues - CRATYLUS, PHAEDO, PARMENIDES, TIMAEUS & CRITIAS - Translated by Platonist Thomas Taylor who so loved Plato. This hardbound edition is Limited to 1000 numbered copies and includes Thomas Taylor's invaluable comments. Reset from a copy identical to H. P. Blavatsky's worn copy. Added also are 14 pages of comments from H. P. B.'s SECRET DOCTRINE. This is a verbatim reprint of the 1793 edition with CRITIAS added from 1804. Includes also Bibliographical notes on Taylor. 500 pages. Imitation Leather. Gilt cover & spine. Errata Slip inserted. Theosophy, Secret Doctrine Reference Series, Philosophy, Mystery Schools, Occult and New Age reference.

THE LOST FRAGMENTS OF PROCLUS
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THE LOST FRAGMENTS OF PROCLUS - Translated from the Greek by Thomas Taylor. Hardcover reprint of the 1825 Edition (imitated reptilian red cover), 128 pages, limited to 1000 copies. On Light, the Eternity of the World, etc. Biblilgraphical notes added. Platonic Philosophy, Thesosophy, Occult, Mystery Schools.

THE LIFE AND TEACHINGS OF PARACELSUS
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LIFE & TEACHINGS OF PARACELSUS by Franz Hartmann. Reprint of the 1887 Edition.Paracelsian text translated and commented on by Hartmann with some of the footnotes said to be by Blavatsky, as they were together at Adyar at the time of its writing. Used by the renowned 11th edition as well as the current edition of The Encyclopedia Britannica as a source work. Alchemy, Magic, Theosophy, Medicine, Occult, Healing, Philosophy. New notes. Biography of Hartmann. Excellent text. Franz Hartmann, M.D. presents the writings and the life of the Alchemical Master from a magical, medical, historical and theosophical perspective.

IDYLL OF THE WHITE LOTUS

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THE IDYLL OF THE WHITE LOTUS - A mystical novel by Mabel Collins with explanatory notes by theosophical teacher, Bhagavad-Gita scholar and author T. Subba Row. An allegory of the developing human soul. Purchased by Wizards as a remainder and here offered at its original low price. Some of the covers are rubbed. Add it to your order for an ethical fiction fix.

THE BOOKS OF KIU-TE,
OR THE TIBETAN BUDDHIST TANTRAS
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THE BOOKS OF KIU-TE by David Reigle, the dissimilarity with Hindu Tantras. Review of extant works and SECRET DOCTRINE references to them. Tibetan Buddhist overview and Gelukpa traditions. Bibliography. Buddhism, Philosophy, Theosophy, Mystery Schools. H. P. Blavatsky - Secret Doctrine Reference Series.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON
H. P. BLAVATSKY'S SECRET DOCTRINE,
SAN DIEGO, 7 / 21 & 22, 1984.

(paperback $5.00 / 112 pgs Add to cart)

INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM on H. P. BLAVATSKY'S SECRET DOCTRINE - Proceedings / Saturday & Sunday, July 21-22, 1984, Seventeen Papers from four Countries, 112 pages of small print. Earth Cycles, Space and Time, Matter, Kalachakra, Science, Myths, Masters, Number relationships, Gravity, Religions, Tibetan translation, Buddhism, Occult, Philosophy, Theosophy, Mysteries. Theosophical reference.

SCIENTIFIC CORROBORATIONS OF THEOSOPHY
OR
H.P.B.'s SECRET DOCTRINE VINDICATED

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SCIENTIFIC CORROBORATIONS OF THEOSOPHY - A lecture by A. Marques - Revised 4th Edition from 1897, Amplified and printed by request of Chicago Theosophists for White Lotus Day (this Wizard Reprint 1998 of the 1897 4th Edition). Paperback, 48 pages. Still useful after a century, text confirms a host of ideas thought to be a theosophical fantasy. Philosophy, Theosophy, Occult, Mystery Schools. Theosophical, Science & Religion reference.

ESOTERIC BUDDHISM (or Budhism)

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ESOTERIC BUDHISM - By A. P. Sinnett, 240 pages, early and important book that helped jump-start the "modern" theosophical movement that paved the way for alternative western thought. Lucid and direct outline of a complex theosophy said to be taught by Gautama to his circle of initiates. Index. A reprint of the 5th annotated edition as referred to in H. P. Blavatsky's The Secret Doctrine. Sanskrit root Budh- to know, wisdom. The word Budha means wisdom, Vidya, Mercury, divine knowledge. Buddha with 2 d's refers to the acquirement of that knowledge by ones personal struggles, merit and actions. Buddhism, Occult and Eastern Philosophy, Theosophy, Mystery Schools, New Age. H. P. Blavatsky - Secret Doctrine Reference Series.

SACRED MYSTERIES AMONG THE MAYAS AND QUICHES
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SACRED MYSTERIES AMONG THE MAYAS AND QUICHES by Dr. Augustus LePlongeon - "11,500 Years Ago, Their Relation to the Sacred Mysteries of Egypt, Greece, Chaldea & India, Free Masonry In Times Anterior to the Temple of Solomon" - reprint of the 1886 edition (Verbatim), illustrated, 200 pages, Insights of 12 years of Yucatan archaeology. LePlongeon spoke Mayan fluently, Index, Bibliography. Blavatsky reference. Masons, Occult, Philosophy, Theosophy, Mystery Schools, New Age, Native American, Symbology, Theosophical Chaldean and Eastern Philosophy reference. Masonic & Egyptian comparisons.

NEW PLATONISM & ALCHEMY
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NEW PLATONISM & ALCHEMY by Dr. Alexander Wilder, theosophic doctrines of the Neoplatonists: the alchemical allegory of transmutation actually states of human consciousness & development. New bio and bibliography. Excellent survey of The Eclectic Alexandrian Theosophical School of Ammonias Saccas and his disciples called Philaletheians - (lovers of truth). H. P. Blavatsky Secret Doctrine Reference Series, 32 pages, Paperback Reprint of the 1869 edition, Philosophy, Theosophy, Occult, Mystery Schools. Esoteric teaching. Theosophical & Religion reference. Neo Platonism.

POSTHUMOUS HUMANITY
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POSTHUMOUS HUMANITY - By Adolphe d'Assier (Member of the Bordeaux Academy of Sciences), (A Study of Phantoms), Translated from the French and Annotated by Henry S. Olcott (Co-Founder and President of The Theosophical Society). Study of the ether, phantoms, mesmerism, mediumship and the vicissitudes of the post mortem entity, mesmeric ether, Electric Animals, Plants, The Posthumous Vampire, Seers, plus an appendix survey of Indian opinions on ... commonly held western ideas of "spirits". 384 pages, Hardback reprint of 1887 translation . Occult, Magic, Religion, Theosophy & Esoteric Eastern Philosophy & Spiritualism reference.

MYTHICAL MONSTERS
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MYTHICAL MONSTERS by Charles Gould, reprint of a Scientific & Scholarly review of ancient references including accounts of unicorns, dragons and elephant size rodents. Rare material from ancient Chinese and Western manuscripts, illustrated, notes, index. "Deluge Not A Myth", "Remarkable Animal Forms", "Antiquity Of Man", "The Sea Serpent", "The Chinese Phoenix" and more. Appendices, 412 pages, Hardback Reprint of the 1886 edition. Secret Doctrine Reference Series. Mythology, Theosophical, Science & occult reference

H. P. BLAVATSKY & THE SECRET DOCTRINE by Max Heindel
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H. P. BLAVATSKY & THE SECRET DOCTRINE by Max Heindel, 96 pages, portrait of H.P.B. Words by a leading Rosicrucian, augmented by additional notes for this reprint edition issued for the H. P. Blavatsky Centenary in 1991. Biography, Philosophy, Theosophy, Occult, Mystery Schools. Esoteric History. Secret Doctrine Reference Series. Theosophical & Religion reference. Manly P. Hall introduction. Additional notes.

BLAVATSKY'S SECRET BOOKS

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BLAVATSKY'S SECRET BOOKS by David and Nancy Reigle. 20 years Tibetan and Sanskrit research for the source works used by H. P. Blavatsky. Book of Dzyan, Book of Golden Precepts, Books of Kiu-Te, Theosophy and the Jonangpa school, Mss Reviews and notes on Cosmology, etc. A compilation of 14 articles with extensive footnotes and references of interest to scholars and layman. English and Tibetan terms identified. Esoteric New Age. Occult. Tibet. Eastern & theosophical research & philosophy.

DIVINE PYMANDER OF HERMES TRISMEGISTUS
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DIVINE PYMANDER OF HERMES TRISMEGISTUS - Ancient mss Reprint of the Translation from 1650 by John Everard. Includes cycles of Creation and Destruction, the 7 zones, nature of man's soul, rules for liberation and the 8th sphere. Index. White Hardcover. 140 pages. Philosophy, Theosophy, Occult, Mystery Schools. Mercury. Egypt. Esoteric Hermetic study.

THE ANUGITA
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ANUGITA - Adjunct to The Bhagavad-Gita, translated by K. T. Telang. Discusses man's constitution and occult aspects by allegory. The same pagination as referenced in H. P. Blavatsky's Secret Doctrine extensively, translation originally appeared in THE SACRED BOOKS OF THE EAST, 1882; therefore the pagination of this edition starts with page 229 thereby keeping to the Blavatsky pagination references. Secret Doctrine Reference Series, 176 pages, yellow hardcover. Hinduism, Philosophy, Theosophy, Occult, Mystery Schools. Krishna. Arjuna. Esoteric teaching. Secret Doctrine Reference Series. Theosophical & Religion reference.

THE THEOSOPHIST VOL. 1 (Oct. 1879 - Sept. 1880)
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THE THEOSOPHIST VOL. 1 - Centennial Reprint from the first year of the monthly journal from Oct. 1879 - Sept. 1880 that introduced Eastern Occultism to the West. Source material in higher thought. Large format (8 by 11), 260 articles, glued binding.

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THE MYSTERY SCHOOLS
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THE MYSTERY SCHOOLS by Grace F. Knoche. Behind the world's religions, philosophies, and sciences lies the hidden source of humanity's inner life and spiritual sustenance. Through the intellectual awakening of infant mankind millions of years ago, to the subsequent misuse of knowledge which led to the foundation of Mystery colleges by great sages and seers, The Mystery Schools traces this movement back to the earliest times. It describes the role of the brotherhood of adepts in discovering, disseminating, and preserving the truths of nature and man, and discusses the purposes and methods of the Mysteries, the pattern of esotericism, routes of initiation, and the Mystery schools today.

"A Mystery School is not dependant of location; rather it is the association of spiritually disciplined individuals bound by one common purpose, service to humanity, a service intelligently and compassionately rendered because born of love and wisdom" Grace F. Knoche

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THE SECRET DOCTRINE in 3 vol sets
The Secret Doctrine / H. P. Blavatsky
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2 Vol. Set with invaluable 3rd Volume John Van Mater Index -

Continuously in print for over 100 years, the SD remains today the most comprehensive sourcebook of the esoteric tradition, outlining the fundamental tenets of the "Secret Doctrine of the Archaic Ages." Challenging, prophetic, and strikingly modern, it directly addresses the perennial questions: continuity of life after death, purpose of existence, good and evil, consciousness and substance, sexuality, karma, evolution, and human and planetary transformation. From the Preface - "The aim of this work may be thus stated: to show that Nature is not 'a fortuitous concurrence of atoms,' and to assign to man his rightful place in the scheme of the Universe; to rescue from degradation the archaic truths which are the basis of all religions; and to uncover, to some extent, the fundamental unity from which they all spring." Based on the ancient Stanzas of Dzyan (see link below) with corroborating testimony from over 1,200 sources, these volumes unfold the drama of cosmic and human evolution -- from the reawakening of the gods after a "Night of the Universe" to the ultimate reunion of cosmos with its divine source. Supplementary sections discuss relevant scientific issues as well as the mystery language of myths, symbols, and allegories, helping the reader decipher the often abstruse imagery of the world's sacred literature. Photographic facsimile of the original 1888 edition

$41.95 (paperback Add to Cart) Includes 3rd vol. index.

$59.95 (hardcover Add to Cart) Includes 3rd vol. index.

SD is also available in 2 vol sets without index (Add to Cart 2vol SD Paperback $30.00 - no 3rd vol Index) or (Add to Cart 2 vol SD Hardcover $42.00 - no 3rd vol Index)

Or, if you already own an original pagination SD, order the highly recomended Theosophical University Press Index (Add to Cart SD INDEX Paperback $14.00 ) - or - (Add to Cart SD INDEX Hardcover $21.00)

AN INVITATION TO THE SECRET DOCTRINE

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To those who would like to explore the essence of The Secret Doctrine, or who have had difficulty penetrating its two large volumes, An Invitation to The Secret Doctrine should prove welcome. Based on Blavatsky's study suggestions given to her personal students, it is a succinct and appealing statement of the SD's principal teachings in her own words. Included are the Bowen notes of HPB's comments, relevant pages from The Secret Doctrine, photographs of HPB's manuscript, a historical account of "The Writing of The Secret Doctrine" by Kirby Van Mater, and a glossary of terms.

THE MAHATMA LETTERS To A. P. Sinnett - Transcribed & Compiled by A. Trevor Barker. (Paperback $16.95 Add to Cart). This book, decades ago, inspired the formation of Wizards Bookshelf.

Preserved in the British Library, these letters were written between 1880 and 1884 to Alfred P. Sinnett, editor of a leading Anglo-Indian newspaper, The Pioneer. His correspondents were two Mahatmas whom Blavatsky has acknowledged as her teachers. First published in 1923, this important volume is filled with sublime philosophical and ethical instruction, revealing not only far-reaching concepts of religious and scientific thought (since proven in large degree prophetic), but also practicality, warmth of heart, patience, and ripeness of humor. These letters, moreover, yield a clearer understanding of H. P. Blavatsky, the early history of the TS, and of the Mahatmas' aim in fostering a real universal fraternity.

"The term 'Universal Brotherhood' is no idle phrase. Humanity in the mass has a paramount claim upon us. . . . If it be a dream, it is at least a noble one for mankind: and it is the aspiration of the true adept." -- p. 17

Photographic facsimile of the compiler's 2nd edition

OCCULT GLOSSARY - G. de Purucker - A Compendium of Oriental and Theosophical Terms (Paperback $11.95 Add to Cart) -

Every branch of study has its special terminology, and theosophy is no exception. Originally published in London in 1933, this Glossary defines some 300 terms most frequently found in the field of metaphysics and explains them in the light of theosophy. An invaluable textbook for the student, the Occult Glossary is a succinct and reliable aid in discerning the occult or "hidden" meaning of many Sanskrit, Greek, and technical terms used in theosophical literature. Second and Revised Edition.

FOUNTAIN-SOURCE OF OCCULTISM - G. de Purucker (Paperback $20.95 Add to Cart) -

Derived from twelve booklets of instruction circulated privately among students, Fountain-Source restores occultism to its original purity and recreates the atmosphere and discipline of the ancient Mystery schools. The scope of teaching is vast: I - The Primeval Wisdom-Teaching / II - Discipline Precedes the Mysteries / III - Space and the Doctrine of Maya / IV - Galaxies and Solar Systems: their Genesis, Structure, and Destiny / V - Hierarchies and the Doctrine of Emanations / VI - Invisible Worlds and their Inhabitants / VII - The Doctrine of the Spheres / VIII - Gods - Monads - Life-Atoms / IX - Correlations of Cosmic and Human Constitutions / X - The Hierarchy of Compassion / XI - Death and the Circulations of the Cosmos -- I / XII - Death and the Circulations of the Cosmos -- II . - More than an exposition of teachings from The Secret Doctrine by H. P. Blavatsky, Fountain-Source addresses itself to all who sense the interrelatedness of human destiny with the cosmic design, who feel the call of the inward way, and take the ancient vow of service to humanity.

FUNDAMENTALS OF THE ESOTERIC PHILOSOPHY - G. de Purucker (Paperback $18.95 Add to Cart) -

From 1924 to 1927 there were sponsored a series of private studies in The Secret Doctrine, with Dr. de Purucker as lecturer. This record of the meetings provides an excellent introduction to H. P. Blavatsky's masterwork, yet it stands on its own as a clear restatement of the philosophy expounded by all great thinkers and sages. Beginning with the three fundamental postulates of the SD, the presentation moves to cosmic and human evolution, with emphasis on the interconnectedness of all beings. Other topics include man's nature and destiny; avataras and buddhas; initiation, the Mysteries, and ethical values. Second and Revised Edition.

WILLIAM Q. JUDGE (1851 - 1896) Sunrise Special Issue Quality Magazine Format. WQJ was Co-Founder of The Theosophical Society. He made theosophy known and respected in America. If Judge is unknown to you, this issue is a good place to start. A valuable reference. (Paperback $6.50 Add to Cart)

THEOSOPHY IN THE QABBALAH - Grace F. Knoche (Paperback $11.95 Add to Cart) -

What are the essential teachings of Qabbalah, the Jewish esoteric wisdom passed on for millennia from teacher to pupil? In this clear presentation, Grace F. Knoche concentrates on principal Qabbalistic themes: the emanation of the universe, the Sefirothal Tree of Life and its cosmic and human symbology, the Four Worlds of creation, the Four Adams or Heavenly Archetypes, and the composite structure of our being and its bearing on sleep, death, and initiation. To elucidate their meaning, the author compares Qabbalistic concepts and symbols with equivalents in modern theosophy, particularly in the works of H. P. Blavatsky and G. de Purucker, revealing Qabbalah as one stream of the universal wisdom tradition of mankind.

TO LIGHT A THOUSAND LAMPS - Grace F. Knoche (Paperback $11.95 Add to Cart) -

Written with directness and warmth, this book shares a universal perspective on the central questions of human existence, while providing practical insights on daily living and spiritual growth. Offering a thoughtful critique of religious and scientific views and current practices in light of theosophy, the author presents the foundation ideas of mankind's spiritual heritage, addressing our responsibility as partners in a oneness that reaches to the core of each and every being. In so doing she suggests how we can live with dignity, purpose, and compassion, whatever our circumstances. Chapter titles include: What is Theosophy?, Evolution, The Quickening of Mind, Reincarnation, Death: A Doorway to Light, Karma and/or Grace, The Christian Message, Psychism, The Two Paths, H. P. Blavatsky and The Theosophical Society, Who WIll Save Us?, and A new Continent of Thought.

THE MYSTERY SCHOOLS - Grace F. Knoche (paperback $7.50 Add to Cart) -

Behind the world's religions, philosophies, and sciences lies the hidden source of humanity's inner life and spiritual sustenance. Through the intellectual awakening of infant mankind millions of years ago, to the subsequent misuse of knowledge which led to the foundation of Mystery colleges by great sages and seers, The Mystery Schools traces this movement back to the earliest times. It describes the role of the brotherhood of adepts in discovering, disseminating, and preserving the truths of nature and man, and discusses the purposes and methods of the Mysteries, the pattern of esotericism, routes of initiation, and the Mystery schools today.

THE OCEAN OF THEOSOPHY - W. Q. Judge (Paperback $11.95 Add to Cart) -

In the early 1890s Judge recognized the need for a book on theosophy that could be readily understood by all. The Ocean provides a concise yet comprehensive survey of the basic tenets of theosophy. Written with the beginner in mind, it clarifies such topics as: the sevenfold nature of man; reincarnation and karma; dangers of psychic practices and the pitfalls of pseudo-occultism; earth's sevenfold being; cosmic and terrestrial cycles; afterdeath states; the existence of highly advanced human beings; and many more. Here is knowledge based upon evidence and experience, written with brevity and depth.

THE BHAGAVAD GITA w/ ESSAYS ON THE GITA - W. Q. Judge recension
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The Bhagavad-Gita is probably the most influential work India has produced. In the form of a dialogue between its hero Arjuna and the avatara Krishna, this Hindu classic is an allegory of Man in his evolutionary development -- a searching look at the "field of dharma." In 1890, responding to many requests for a nonacademic exposition of the Gita, Judge published the present recension, and also wrote several illuminating essays on the Gita. These essays, issued together with his recension, make this volume unique among the many renditions of this ancient classic now available.