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Tag: Annie Besant

Theosophy and Bodhicitta: about the TOS

Theosophists must excuse me for once more butting in where I no longer have any business. I was thinking just now about where the Theosophical Movement went wrong. When did, in Blavatsky‘s words, the chain get broken? Part of me thinks the chain... Read More

Posted on May 9, 2012Categories Wider Theosophical Movement

W.Q. Judge and Annie Besant – an uncomfortable heritage

I only just discovered that the Aquarian Theosophist has switched their magazine to a blog format. I congratulate them on a wise decision and I of course subscribed. Though I have to say, it is with a sad heart that I do so, because their latest... Read More

Posted on April 8, 2010September 2, 2015Categories Wider Theosophical Movement3 Comments on W.Q. Judge and Annie Besant – an uncomfortable heritage

How about Annie Besant and C.W. Leadbeater?

I could leave this one at: I have not studied their work enough to say anything substantial about them. Which is true. I’ve read most of Blavatsky and lots of Jiddu Krishnamurti, but very little Besant or Leadbeater. Annie Besant I think... Read More

Posted on January 23, 2010February 1, 2010Categories Theosophical Society Adyar10 Comments on How about Annie Besant and C.W. Leadbeater?
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