The Secret Gateway Modern Theosophy and the Ancient Wisdom Tradition

by Abdill, Edward

• ISBN13: 9780835608428
• ISBN10: 0835608425
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-12-08
• Publisher: Quest Books

Summary

Bridging science and spiritualtiy, Theosophy formulates a modern statement of the ancient wisdom tradition found in all world religions. But while many have heard of Theosophy, few simple interpretations exist. This introduction by a leading Theosophical teacher clarifies this often-misunderstood esoteric system.

Author Biography

Edward Abdill is a former director of the Theosophical Society in America and past president of the Theosophical Society in New York City

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Introduction	p. 1
The Compassionate Monkey	p. 7
The Inquiring Mind	p. 9
The Eternal One	p. 15
The Birth of the Universe	p. 23
Remember Who You Are	p. 45
The Ego, the Personality, and the Body	p. 65
What Survives Death?	p. 79
Conscious Evolution	p. 97
Beyond Good and Evil	p. 107
Blavatsky and the Theosophical Society	p. 119
The Mahatmas and Their Letters	p. 125
Worldviews and How They Affect Us	p. 147
The Path	p. 163
The Direction	p. 169
Study	p. 179
Meditation	p. 183
Service	p. 197
The Steep and Thorny Road	p. 201
The Portals	p. 209
The Reward Past All Telling	p. 221
References	p. 229
Suggested Readings	p. 231
Index	p. 234
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