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Jiddu Krishnamurti repudiates the Convergence of Theosophy and his Teaching

13 Jul 20178 Dec 20182 Comments

The most comprehensive collection of Krishnamurti’s true thoughts on Theosophy. Gathered by the Rishi Valley Study Centre (Working Paper #4, May 1995, Revised October 1996 by Hans and Radhika Herzberger). Jiddu Krishnamurti utterly rejected the convergence of his thought and Theosophy, and his wishes should be respected. Contemporary Theosophists have to let go of Jiddu Krishnamurti, and trying to … Continue reading Jiddu Krishnamurti repudiates the Convergence of Theosophy and his Teaching

Georges Méautis: “Theosophy and Theosophism” Dissects Rene Guenon’s Critique, 1922

31 May 201719 Apr 2018No Comments

Swiss scholar, Georges Méautis (under the pseudonym of Paul Bertrand, professor at the University of Neuchâtel and president of the “Société Suisse de Théosophie”), in 1922 wrote a response to Rene Guenon’s critique of Modern Theosophy, in Theosophy and Theosophism: Response to a Criticism of Theosophy by René Guénon (Paris: Publications Théosophiques. Trans. and Intro., Godwin, Joscelyn. FOTA … Continue reading Georges Méautis: “Theosophy and Theosophism” Dissects Rene Guenon’s Critique, 1922

The Failings of Annie Besant’s Pro-Israel and Jewish Nationalist Advocacy

21 Apr 201715 Nov 2018No Comments

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 to her mission about the “World Teacher” charade. Described as a “spiritualistic acrobat” and “diplomat” by Buddhist revivalist Anagarika Dharmapala and Mohandas Gandhi who Distrusted Charles Leadbeater and … Continue reading The Failings of Annie Besant’s Pro-Israel and Jewish Nationalist Advocacy

Rebuttal of Rene Guenon’s Critique of Modern Theosophy

23 Nov 201619 Apr 2018No Comments

The objective of this article on René Guénon’s critique of Theosophy, or Theosophism is to honestly outline his analysis in Le théosophisme: Histoire d’une pseudo-religion, and not to react to it defensively. Guénon calls the theosophy of the T.S. generally pseudo-Theosophy (or Theosophism) and ‘pseudo-Christianity.’ He terms Mrs. Annie Besant’s theosophy, ‘pseudo-Christianity’ and ‘neo-Christianity.’ The T.S. in his … Continue reading Rebuttal of Rene Guenon’s Critique of Modern Theosophy

Helena Blavatsky On Pseudo-Theosophy And Pseudo-Messiahs

19 Aug 201611 Apr 2018No Comments

HELENA P. BLAVATSKY NOT THE “MOTHER OF THE NEW AGE” WOULD HAVE SCORNED “NEW AGE MOVEMENT” AND INFLUENCES. H.P.B. COINS THE TERM “PSEUDO-THEOSOPHY,” FOR THEOSOPHISTS AND OTHERS THAT WERE PALMING OFF THE IDEAS OF THE THEOSOPHISTS AND DEVELOPING NEW CONCEPTIONS OF HIERARCHIES OF ANGELS, CULT-RELIGIONS, AND DECLARING THEMSELVES PROPHETS, MEDIUMS, AND MESSIAHS OF ANGELIC HIERARCHIES Section i Helena P. … Continue reading Helena Blavatsky On Pseudo-Theosophy And Pseudo-Messiahs

The Truth about the Future Maitreya Buddha in Theosophical Writings

22 Oct 201522 May 2018No Comments

Russian-Ukrainian Buddhist, Helena P. Blavatsky held to traditional and Theravada Position on Maitreya in Tuṣita. H.P.B. did not advocate or emphasize any millenarian element, or messianism in Theosophy, or its movement’s mission. The crux of many distorted perceptions about Theosophy and attacks from Christians are based on this Maitreya-Christ issue, which the occult view, as much … Continue reading The Truth about the Future Maitreya Buddha in Theosophical Writings