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This article is from the magicK kreEePing oOze FAQ, by tyagi nagasiva tyagI@houseofAos.abyss.coM with numerous contributions by others.

14.3: "What is Theosophy?" cont.

The venerable (founded 1875) and much maligned but basically
well-intentioned movement that is working to promote a universal
siblinghood of humanity, while synthesizing religion, science and
philosophy. Its adherents generally advocate a harmless lifestyle (e.g.
vegetarianism), encourage investigation into what is generally termed
"the occult" and insist on the perfectability of human beings through
meditation, karma yoga (service) and study. Although generally not
considered "serious" by Thelemites, its writers have had a profound
effect on Western thought, especially through the introduction of
Eastern (Hindu/Buddhist) teachings such as karma and reincarnation.

paul@actrix.co.at (Paul Gillingwater)
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Theosophy was a European mysticism movement that started around the mid 1800's
when there was a great resurgence of interest in the occult and Eastern
religions all over Europe (one can make some interesting sociological
observations that this occurred about the same time as the first real surge of
anti-colonialism). It was started by a woman name of Helena Petrova Blavatsky
who claimed to have some special contact with Indian mystics that gave her
specialized knowledge regarding the history of the Earth, human destiny, and
how to achieve enlightenment. A lot of folks consider her to have been a
charlatan who made it all up, others have found great value in her writings.
Nowadays she would likely be considered some kind of "Trans-Channeler" because
of the way she obtained her info. She had a number of followers and critics
whom I can identify for you when I have my books in front of me. A lot has
been written about her, searching for her name in a well stocked library
should prove fruitful.

slp@uno.edu

 

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