How to Obtain The Fire and Light - The Aquarian Theosophist
Preparing the Victory of TruthOver Illusion In the Soul of Esoteric Movement The … in October 2013, the book “The Fire and Light” examines the contrast between truth and illusion in the teachings … and publications. He directs the Library and Research Center of the Independent Lodge of Theosophists (ILT). These are some …
The Aquarian Theosophist, February 2016
… opening thought of the February edition says: “Each human life … Capable of Searching for Wisdom”. Pages four and five present a poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox: “You Never Can … pp. 5-6, “Donald Trump, Theosophy and the Practice of Vaccination”. Other topics in the February edition …
Michael Freeman and the H.P.B. Library - Joan Sutcliffe
… demanding a lifetime’s allegiance, its study and practice bringing in their wake trials and tribulations. Early on, Michael … own inner commitment, setting one’s own standards and tests, and most importantly the constant redirection of the will. The key words …
The Search for Discipleship - John Garrigues
… heart-fires burning, feeding them with the fuel of study, practice and service. Theosophists (not members of any particular organization) … personal growth. Western arrogance pooh-poohed the idea of tests and trials of chelaship; eastern traditional devotion relied on the …
Blavatsky Corrects W. Q. Judge - Helena P. Blavatsky
… P. Blavatsky A.P. Sinnett and the opening page of his book, which is published in the associated … “At the conclusion of a Kalpa all existing things re-enter nature which is cognate with me. But I cause them to come forth again at …
The Seven Clauses of a Pledge - Carlos Cardoso Aveline
… makes a serious decision regarding his spiritual life. Tests will come in all sizes, in due time, just as help from one’s own higher … with the highest is more quickly expanded by the daily practice of the six previous clauses.[7] In Geometry, such a seven-clause …
The Pythagorean Y - Carlos Cardoso Aveline
… One can see that by reading Matthew, 7: 13-15: “Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, … center of consciousness faces an endless succession of tests and probations. Progress along the “narrow path” goes on with …
Thoughts Along the Road – 42 - Carlos Cardoso Aveline
… acquire something, we lose inner equilibrium. Through the practice of renunciation, balance is attained unconditionally and action can be … is not the same as being stubborn. One must walk with open eyes. The pilgrim’s effort is constant, yet he never stops learning. …
Examining Seven Questions - Carlos Cardoso Aveline
… in possession of for ages and ages. Would that you would open your hearts to the reception of the blessed truth, and obtain the fruits … exercise consists of seven questions and includes the practice of inference. It can be made regularly or from time to time. In …
Independent Research in Theosophy - Carlos Cardoso Aveline
… develop studies in various areas of theosophical interest and share the results of the search with readers … basis, the co-editors invest their time and money to obtain significant and rare books in various languages, online and in paper. … abandons the old and trodden highway of routine, and enters upon the solitary path of independent thought – Godward – he is a …