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 […]
William Q. Judge on Eastern Occultism of Modern Theosophy versus Western Occultism
In The Vahan (Vol. 1., no. 12., 1891. pg. 5), William Q. Judge answers why H.P.B. criticizes Western Occultism, elaborating on the history of Western systems being too corrupted through its syncretism […]
How the Theosophical Movement Died: Adepts Break Ties, The Judge Case, and Olcott’s Decision
The idea of the “mahatmas,” and their secret brotherhood was abused by later leaders of the T.S. to establish new authorities. Ties were broken, due to a sense of betrayal, […]
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 […]
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? […]
