The mother swells, expanding from within without like the bud of the lotus b. Free pdf available to download from united lodge of theosophists. It was an influential example of the revival of interest in esoteric and occult ideas in the modern age, in particular because of its claim to reconcile ancient eastern wisdom. Blavatasky revealed to the world secret knowledge that had been kept hidden within secret societies for thousands of years. The secret doctrine was the universally diffused religion of the ancient and prehistoric world. It was an influential example of the revival of interest in esoteric and occult ideas in the modern age, in particular because of its claim to reconcile ancient eastern. A set of the secret doctrine was always on the desk of albert einstein. Other works in addition to isis unveiled and the secret doctrine, h. In this anthology of twentyone essays, published as a companion volume to an abridgement of the secret doctine, editor virginia hanson brings together friendly perspectives on the still evolving significance of blavatskys monumental work of 1888. The writer, therefore, is fully prepared to take all the responsibility for what is contained in this work, and even to face the. The first volume is named cosmogenesis, the second anthropogenesis. Index, a separate 440page volume available in print and online at our website. The secret doctrine continues to be the principal source book for students of theosophy, not as the final word on the subject, but as a stimulus to encourage the student to ponder its thoughts with a free and questing mind. Sep 12, 2018 published since 1888 only in expensive, twovolume editions of some 1,400 pages, it has long eluded the grasp of modern readers until now.
Proofs of its diffusion, authentic records of its history, a complete chain of documents, showing its character and presence in every land, together with the teaching of all its great adepts, exist to this day in the secret crypts of libraries. This single volume edition, abridged and annotated by historian and theosophical scholar michael gomes, places the ideas of the secret doctrine within reach of all who are curious. Click on document the secret doctrine vol 2 h p blavatsky. Author thinkanddiscern posted on february 7, 2015 february 7, 2015 categories belief systems. A sourcebook of the esoteric tradition, outlining the fundamental tenets of the secret doctrine of the archaic ages.
While authenticity of its source referred by helena petrovna as book of dzyan is open to debate, its influence on western culture isnt, as it extends far beyond the realm of occult albert einstein was a careful reader of this book and was a major contributing. Blavatsky occultism as for what thou hearest others say, who persuade the many that the soul when. Jun 01, 2017 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The steps in this evolution are called rootraces, seven in all. Blavatsky and her writings theosophical society in. A selection of key passages from volume 1 of the secret doctrine.
Introductory 1 one key to all sacred books 3 assumptions have to be proven 5 the spirit of platos teaching 7 selfcontradiction of the critic 9 the character of ammonius saccas 11 plato a follower of pytaghoras preliminary survey 1 14 the protectors of china 1 15 the a. The idea of the breath of darkness moving over the slumbering waters of life, which is primordial matter with the latent spirit in it, recalls the first chapter of genesis. Blavatsky is a doublevolume work consisiting of the two books. In this anthology of twentyone essays, published as a companion volume to an abridgement of the secret doctine, editor virginia hanson brings together friendly perspectives on the still evolving significance of blavatsky s monumental work of 1888. The secret doctrine is dedicated to all true theoso phists in every country and of every race, for.
Available from ult, abe books and other booksellers. Book reading is made simple and easy where texts are displayed along with highlighted paragraphs and. The third volume of the secret doctrine t h e o s o p h y. On this page i will refer you to other articles and books for a short summary of the themes blavatsky takes up in her magnum opus. Ces textes ne figuraient pas dans les editions precedentes. If one wants to summarize our knowledge of physics in the briefest possible terms, there are three really fundamental observations. Science, mainly in the domain of anthropology and geology. The secret doctrine, helena petrovna blavatsky s masterwork on the origin and evolution of the universe and humanity itself, is arguably the most famous, and perhaps the most influential, occult book ever written. Page introductory 1 one key to all sacred books 3 assumptions have to be proven 5 the spirit of platos teaching 7 selfcontradiction of the critic 9 the character of ammonius saccas 11 plato a follower of pythagoras preliminary survey 1 14 the protectors of china 1 15. The secret doctrine, the synthesis of science, religion and philosophy was originally published as two volumes. The secret doctrinepantheismatheism 5 space in all religions and in occultism 7.
The secret doctrine, the synthesis of science, religion and philosophy, a book originally published as two volumes in 1888, is helena blavatskys magnum opus. This is volume ii of helena petrovna blavatsky s the secret doctrine the synthesis of science, religion, and philosophy. Isbn 978 1 5570022802volumes, paperback isbn 978 1 5570023032volumes, hardback isbn 978 1 5570022972volumes, pdf ebook. Buy the secret doctrine new impression by blavatsky, h. Mme blavatsky s magnum opus is definitely the most thoughtprovoking and influential esotericoccult works of late xix century. The authentic edition of the secret doctrine consists of two volumes, published in 1888, with the titles of cosmogenesis volume 1 and. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The original 1888 version of the secret doctrine had been out of print and unavailable since 1893, when annie besant published the socalled third and revised edition of the secret doctrine, which was found to contain tens of thousands of alterations from hpbs own text, ranging from minor and unnecessary alterations of. Pdf ebook, scanned, and print versions of the secret doctrine are also available.
I have the 1999 photographic facsimile of the original edition of 1888, isbn 1557000026. The secret doctrine theosophical society in america. Some observations on the study of the secret doctrine of h. The secret doctrine project gutenberg selfpublishing. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jul 23, 2009 published since 1888 only in expensive, two volume editions of some 1,400 pages, it has long eluded the grasp of modern readers until now. The secret doctrine vol 2 h p blavatsky pdf thinkand. They where published in 1888 and blavatsky claimed that the contents had been revealed to her by mahatmas who had retained knowledge of mankinds spiritual history, knowledge that it was now possible, in part, to reveal. As aids to study and research, see also introductory notes and secret doctrine references. The content of this volume has been laboriously proofed and all known errors corrected by comparison to the o. As many students of theosophy are aware, there is a large book available titled occultism of the secret doctrine which purports to be the third volume of the secret doctrine by h. Helena blavatskys first volume is named cosmogenesis.
Book reading is made simple and easy where texts are displayed along with highlighted paragraphs and words. Edition of the secret doctrine, without introducing any new errors. Secret doctrine of jesus 18 149 the cros and crucifix 18 151 the story of jesus 18 153 the primitive woman 18 155. Look in the secret doctrine, volume 2, page 612, the note at the bottom of the page. Blavatsky, in the office of the librarian of congress at washington, d. Michael gomes is a historian, author, and the librarian at the new york lodge of the theosophical society. Current humanity mainly consists of the fifth such rootrace. The first volume is apparently focused on an interpretation of hindu philosophies probably blended with assorted western esoteric ideas as a primary source for explaining the origin of the universe, and the fundamental mechanisms that it operates on. The oldest reference i could find, from harriss 1971 book mme. Blavatsky is at once notoriously difficult to read, and a century old best seller. It was an influential example of the revival of interest in esoteric and occult ideas in the modern age, in particular because of its.
This singlevolume edition, abridged and annotated by historian and theosophical scholar michael gomes, places the ideas of the secret doctrine within reach of all who are curious. In the second volume of the secret doctrine, dedicated to anthroprogenesis, blavatsky presents a theory of the gradual evolution of physical humanity over a timespan of millions of years. Blavatsky, electronic edition notes the secret doctrine by h. The secret doctrine quotes by helena petrovna blavatsky. I have the 1999 photographic facsimile of the original edition of 1888, isbn 1 557000026. The secret doctrine quotes showing 17 of 7 when there were no churches, no creeds or sects, but when every man was a priest unto himself. A beginners guide to studying the secret doctrine t h e. Published since 1888 only in expensive, two volume editions of some 1,400 pages, it has long eluded the grasp of modern readers. Gary lachman, albert einstein, and the rehabilitation of. The secret doctrine, the synthesis of science, religion and philosophy, a book originally published as two volumes in 1888, is helena blavatsky s magnum opus. A worldfamous figure of mystery and controversy and a leading intellect behind the occult revival in the west, blavatsky published the secret doctrine in 1888 as her magnum opus. Oct 09, 2016 this is an audiobooks presentation using tts texttospeech synthesis technology. The secret doctrine volume ii anthropogenesis by h p.
Download blavatskys the secret doctrine free pdf ebook. Zirkoff had a vested interest in promoting an einsteinblavatsky. Light cover wear, mainly the edges, spine uncreased, very minor thumb soil to outer edges, contents clean and free from names or other markings. Helena petrovna blavatsky 18311891 was the cofounder of the theosophical society. The last vibration of the seventh eternity thrills through infinitude a. This is an audiobooks presentation using tts texttospeech synthesis technology. Volume ii only anthropogenesis of the collected writings of h. This is from book ii, part ii, archaic symbolism of the worldreligions, section xxv, subsection the septenary in the exoteric works.
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