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Introductions
Centennial
Efforts and Counter-Efforts of the Millennium
Presentation by Govert Schuller of an esoteric interpretation
of the last millennium of western history. [63KB]
Texts
The
Theosophical Society in Western History: A Study in Cycles
Article by John R. Wilkinson originally published in The
Theosophist Vol. 51, No. 9, June 30, 1930. Full text
with annotations. [114KB]
Dream
of the Sages Inspiring article by Robert Richardson
about the influence of esoteric groups from Pharaoic Egypt
till Renaissance Europe with a very strong paragraph on
the influence of the Knights Templar.
The
Masters and Their Emissaries: From H.P.B. to Guru Ma and
Beyond Pamphlet by Govert Schuller tracing the lineage
of the Masters' emissaries in chronological order. [72KB]
Theosophy
as a Political Movement
Illuminating article by political scientist Mark Bevir on
the role Theosophy played as a Neo-Hindu reform movement
and its influence on Indian nationalist ideology and politics.
[95KB]
The
Priory of Sion Hoax
Article by Robert Richardson exposing French extreme right-wing
forces behind the Priory of Sion myth. A plausible answer
to the many questions raised by Michael Baigent et.al. in
their bestseller Holy Blood, Holy Grail.
The Maha
Chohan's Letter (Word)
From: C. Jinarajadasa (compiler) Letters From the Masters
of the Wisdom, First Series (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical
Publishing House, 1988 [1919]), pp. 1-9.
From
an Elder Brother
Full text with annotations. Message from a Mahatma or Master
of Wisdom, given on December 26 or 27, 1925, to commemorate
the fifty year anniversary of the Theosophical Society.
[50KB]
The
Centennial Cycle (Word)
By David Riegle. The author explores if there is any basis
in
Indian literature for a hundred year cycle and promotes
the idea that the the coming of Tibetan Buddhism to the
West was the 20th century centennial effort. From Theosophical
History XI, 4 (October 2005), pp. 5-15.
The Background: Spiritualism And
Occultism (Word)
By Bruce F. Campbell. On the historical context of the TS.
Sub-section from Ancient Wisdom Revived: A History of
the Theosophical Movement.
Wise
Men from the East: Is there a secret brotherhood of masters
who direct the spiritual progress of humankind?
By Stephan A. Hoeller. Informative article, though the author
in the end tends to see the Adepts as inspiring "Archetypal
Myth," without really closing the door. First published
in Gnosis 36 (Summer 1995).
Krishnamurti:
An Esoteric View of his Teachings
Pamphlet by Govert Schuller offering a metaphysical critique
of K's philosophy. Full text and endnotes.
Krishnamurti:
A Problem
Chapter V from The Initiate in the Dark Cycle by
'His Pupil' [Cyril Scott].
The
Truth about Krishnamurti
Chapter XI from The Initiate in the Dark Cycle by
'His Pupil' [Cyril Scott].
Letter
from Jean Overton Fuller
Re: Master's evaluation of Krishnamurti.
Response
from Govert Schüller to Mrs. Fuller's letter
Scott
and Anrias: Wood and the Blind Rishi (Word)
By Jean Overton Fuller. Chapter 20 from her Krishnamurti
& the Wind: A Biography.
Handouts
The
Centennial Efforts-Diagram
The
Counter-Efforts-Diagram
Incarnations of Key Persons
in The Theosophical Movement
The
Seven Principles of Man
Miscelaneous
Bibliography
Poster class (and other
classes at New Wisdom University)
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