Popular Occulture in Scotland and Scottish Theosophy: Michael Shaw on “The Theosophical Press in Scotland”
Presented at the “Periodical Occulture and the Occult Public Sphere.” 14th July 2017. Synopsis “This paper discusses the Theosophical periodical press in Scotland c.1880-1920, and it argues that these periodicals reveal […]
The Young Indiana Jones meets Krishnamurti and the Theosophical Society in “Journey of Radiance”
THE YOUNG INDIANA JONES MEETS YOUNG JIDDU KRISHNAMURTI, CHARLES LEADBEATER AND ANNIE BESANT Created by George Lucas, this is the first part of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles 5. In January, […]
Rewriting the History of Science: Roger J. Boscovich in the Secret Doctrine
Despite a few grammatical errors in this obscure journal article, Roger J. Anderton examines the use of Roger J. Boscovich (1711-1787), a Rasgusan physicist in the Esoteric Tradition of Blavatsky’s “The […]
The Failings of Annie Besant’s Pro-Israel and Jewish Nationalist Advocacy
It is no surprise, that Besant an advocate for Hindu nationalism and independence also spoke glowingly in the same manner about Israel, however within the enthusiasm and context she applied […]
Theosophy and Freemasonry: Esoteric Schools within the Theosophical Society
The Theosophical Society did not become a secret, or occult fraternity, but it is true that the ideal for the Society was not to be a mere intellectual or literary […]
The Reluctant Messiah: Truth about Jiddu Krishnamurti and Theosophy
INTRODUCTION Jiddu Krishnamurti, great liberator or failed messiah, asks Luis S. R. Vas in his highly insightful book about the relations between Jiddu Krishnamurti and the Theosophical Society. This article […]
Annie Besant before Theosophy and Documentary of her Life
Annie Besant was women’s rights and labour activist, a British intellectual and orator. Annie Besant left the Anglican Church, and became a secularist reformer, as an atheist and Fabian socialist. Her deepening […]
Edith Starr Miller’s “Occult Theocrasy” on Theosophy and the Illuminati
Known as Lady Queensborough, her real name was Edith Starr Miller (1887-1933). Edith Starr Miller, an active member of Fascist leagues, sought it her utmost duty as an anti-Mormon Christian to […]
Anagarika Dharmapala and Gandhi Distrusted Charles Leadbeater and Besant
Anagarika Dharmapala was a Buddhist revivalist from Sri Lanka, who founded the Maha Bodhi Society May, 31, 1891. He was also an active member of the Theosophical Society. Dharmapala provides […]
