Tag: Daoism

Jnana Yoga and the Disdain for Armchair Occultists and Intellect

The Theosophical system is essentially a “Jñāna yoga,” as explained in How to Study Theosophy, “Theosophy is for those who can think.” Jnana is a state of deep contemplation and […]

Dominique Johnson August 24, 2021 Leave a Comment

Shénzhìlún, or Zhèngdàoxué: Theosophy in China and How to Translate it in Mandarin?

What would be the translation of Theosophy in Mandarin and what is Xīn Yin? The closest term phonetically to Dzyan is in Ancient (Middle) Chinese dʑjen, the ʑ sounding like zya, […]