Tag: William Quan Judge
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William Q. Judge on the Decline of Modern India
Interestingly, William Q. Judge was hopeful for a New Era of Philosophical Renaissance in the West through the Theosophical Movement, and foresaw a high influence (or intrusion) from India he called the “Yogi craze” entering the West. Judge might have believed, that his vision of Theosophy could curtail this current of false gurus from European…
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Adepts in America in 1776: William Q. Judge’s Speculations prompt Blavatsky to Question “Illuminati” Theory
ADEPTS IN AMERICA IN 1776 CONTROVERSY William Q. Judge article in the Theosophist (1883) was his own theories. A respondent puts forth the claims of Adepts in America in 1776 to Helena Blavatsky who explains the European and American Revolution was an independent effort, though not from the men she is associated with. First Published…
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Russian Philosopher Vladimir Solovyov and Charles J. Ryan: ‘H.P.B. did not invent the Tibetan Brotherhood and Chelas’
RUSSIAN PHILOSOPHER Vladimir Solovyov and THEOSOPHIST Charles J. Ryan say ‘H.P.B. did not invent the Tibetan Brotherhood and Disciples’ Besides Dr. Wernekke of Germany, the casebook of encounters with the theosophical mahatmas, and Ramalingam Pillai’s insight, Charles J. Ryan defends the existence of Blavatsky’s chiefs, associates, and the brotherhood. One of the greatest Russian philosophers,…
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William Q. Judge on Eastern Occultism in Theosophy versus Western Occultism
The theosophists were trying to explain in their time, that the history, nature and implications of Occult Philosophy are far more than what was being introduced to Western thinkers, and certain fundamental elements of Occultism should direct its development and influence. It is not for the sake of division, that Judge and Blavatsky made the…
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B.P. Wadia on “Theosophy” as a Definite System and Science
What should be made of B.P. Wadia’s statement about Theosophy and in light of other clear statements made in The Mahatma Letters on Theosophy as a definite system, and its modern expression deriving from a real lineage and school; or the fact that, an expositor of the ideas from this school, is responsible with not defiling…
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William Q. Judge on Dogmatism and Infallible Oracles in Theosophy
“The fundamental question, “What is the criterion of Theosophy?” calls for an answer. Has Theosophy the power of growth, progress, and advancement in line with all new expositions of truth? In the minds of many the writings of H.P.B. are regarded as the infallible oracles of Theosophy. But in time criticism is sure to do…
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