We are gratified to be able to present to the readers of the register this week, the following highlycharacteristic letter, prepared expressly for our paper by madame helen p. The secret doctrine, originally published as 2 volumes in 1888, is madame blavatsky s magnum opus. Blavatskys master work the secret doctrine isnt easy to read. Blavatsky theosophical university press, publishing and distributing quality theosophical literature since 1886. Blavatsky, this book is a succinct and appealing statement of the core teachings of theosophy. Dozens of primary sources have been consulted in order to present a fascinating story of the writing of the secret doctrine. The book elena blavatsky secret doctrine in 2 volumes 1998\kniga elena blavatskaia taiynaia doktrina v 2 tomah 1998, na, 1998 we have thousands of titles and often several copies of each title may be available. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Dec 18, 2015 robert bowen asked helena petrovna blavatsky how to approach her book the secret doctrine. Blavatskys early manuscript of the secret doctrine, written in 1885 and 1886. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. She gained an international following as the leading theoretician of theosophy, the esoteric.
We have created a special webpage listing all of madame blavatskys books and magazines in the original editions published 18771907 and now available in pdf format. They where published in 1888, here is the free pdf. It is needless to explain that this book is not the secret doctrine in its entirety, but a select number of. A beginners guide to studying the secret doctrine t h e. This is not blavatskys most popular book, but perhaps it should be. This edition is a faithful copy of those first printings, with very minor emendations. This was, for a long time, the best introduction to the secret doctrine we had. Pdf ebook, scanned, and print versions of the secret doctrine are also available. It is further separated from later imitators by the couple thousand references to scriptures, ancient literature, science of her time and magazines, she uses in support of her premises that there used to be a universal wisdom religion over the earth shared by all in its essence. Blavatsky is a doublevolume work consisiting of the two books.
Based on the stanzas of dzyan, with corroborating testimony from hundreds of sources. Blavatsky, secret doctrine abebooks shop for books. Blavatskys masterwork on theosophy, covering cosmic, planetary, and human evolution, as well as science, religion, and mythology. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. May 07, 2011 we have created a special webpage listing all of madame blavatsky s books and magazines in the original editions published 18771907 and now available in pdf format. This material appears in the 5th volume of the adyar edition of the secret doctrine, the esoteric writings of helena petrovna blavatsky tph quest book, 1980, and her. Blavatsky and her writings theosophical society in. The first volume is named cosmogenesis, the second anthropogenesis. The controversial russian noblewoman madame helena petrovna blavatsky told the world that the book restored humanitys lost history and destiny. Blavatsky to the secret source of the stanzas given in her book the secret doctrine.
Published since 1888 only in expensive, twovolume editions of some 1,400 pages, it has long eluded the grasp of modern readers. On the evidence of blavatskys own letters and writings she did not expect more than a tiny handful of readers to appreciate the profound truths she revealed in the secret doctrine, and even fewer to comprehend them. The soul and substance of the secret doctrine have to be looked for in the. The secret doctrine blavatskys greatest work is the secret doctrine. Blavatsky moved to london in 1885, where she began writing her magnum opus, the secret doctrine a vast, twovolume compendium of occult philosophy and a cosmological vision of humanitys lost history and secret destiny. Light cover wear, mainly the edges, spine uncreased, very minor thumb soil to outer edges, contents clean and. This conjunction is well evident in the secret doctrine. This rough esoteric doctrine, translated by blavatsky, forms one of the many bases of theosophy.
To the secret doctrine selections from the secret doctrine based on study suggestions by h. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Please feel free to request a detailed description. Blavatsky 1999, hardcover, reprint at the best online prices at ebay. David and nancy reigles research on the book of dzyan attempts to trace its ideas to known sources. A worldfamous figure of mystery and controversy and a leading intellect behind the occult revival in the west, blavatsky published the secret doctrine in 1888 as her magnum opus. Blavatsky and the secret doctrine by max heindel 1933. Volume ii only anthropogenesis of the collected writings of h.
Blavatsky theosophical university press online edition the secret doctrine the synthesis of science, religion, and philosophy. The secret doctrine and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Wadia the book, the secret doctrine, is a ray of the secret doctrine, eternal and unevolving, constant and unchanging, consistent and unvarying. It uses the advice in the bowen notes itself a classic in theosophical study to select the main texts in both the secret doctrine and blavatsky s earlier work isis unveiled. It includes unrevised translations of stanzas from the book of dzyan, and her unrevised commentaries on them. The secret doctrine is one of the most remarkable books in the world. Blavatsky and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Secret of the ancient wisdom tradition madame blavatskys first work abridged edition by h. The other audio book for the secret doctrine and isis unveiled on the archive doesnt begin to compare to this fine reading especially if you wish to be immersed in the attitude ms. Download blavatskys the secret doctrine free pdf ebook. Secret doctrine commentary, originally titled transactions of the blavatsky lodge, was originally published in two parts, the first part being issued in 1890, the second in 1891. In this book, you will read about how madame blavatsky actually wrote the various volumes of her greatest work. Helena petrovna blavatsky 18311891 was the cofounder of the theosophical society.
This book appeared in 1888 in two large volumes, the first concerned with cosmogenesis, the study of the origin and development of the universe, and the second with anthropogenesis, the study of the origins and development of humanity. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The secret doctrine, helena petrovna blavatsky s masterwork on the origin and evolution of the universe and humanity itself, is arguably the most famous, and perhaps the most influential, occult book ever written. The extracts in this new book are photographic facsimiles of the original edition of 1888 and comprise the publishers preface, blavatskys own introduction, proem and summing up to the secret doctrine, and all the stanzas from the book of dzyan included in volume 1. H p blavatsky secret doctrine, first edition abebooks. Helena petrovna blavatsky books list of books by author. The secret doctrine, helena petrovna blavatskys masterwork on the origin and evolution of the universe and humanity itself, is arguably the most famous, and perhaps the most influential, occult book ever written. See more ideas about the secret, secret quotes and secret law of attraction. Jul 23, 2009 the secret doctrine, helena petrovna blavatskys masterwork on the origin and evolution of the universe and humanity itself, is arguably the most famous, and perhaps the most influential, occult book ever written. After blavatskys death, however, some of her students published her remaining papers on various topics, including the esoteric section, as volume three of the secret doctrine.
Includes an historical essay on the writing of the. Published since 1888 only in expensive, twovolume editions of some 1,400 pages, it has long eluded the grasp of modern readers until now. Light cover wear, mainly the edges, spine uncreased, very minor thumb soil to outer edges, contents clean and free from names or other markings. They where published in 1888 and blavatsky claimed that the contents had been revealed to her by mahatmas who had retained knowledge of mankinds spiritual history, knowledge that it was now possible, in part, to reveal. The quotations from the secret doctrine have been checked and in most cases. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Its insights, she said, had been gleaned from long secret books of wisdom and her tutelage under mahatmas. It covers the creation of the universe, the evolution of humankind, and the primordial tradition underlying the various religions, mythologies and philosophies of the world. Publishers note secret doctrine commentary, originally titled transactions of the blavatsky lodge, was originally published in two parts, the first part being issued in 1890, the second in 1891. The secret doctrine, the synthesis of science, religion and philosophy, a book originally published as two volumes in 1888 written by helena blavatsky.
In october 2016 a new paperback edition of the secret doctrine was published by tarcherperigree shown at left. The secret doctrine, originally published as 2 volumes in 1888, is madame blavatskys magnum opus. The secret doctrine by blavatsky, helena petrovna and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The secret doctrine, isis unveiled, the key to theosophy, the voice of the silence, caves and jungles of hindustan, the blavatsky collected writings and her collected letters. The secret doctrine download books, sacred, spiritual. The bungalow by the sea the master in the train an indian mahatma in a new york bank a strange visitation the psychometric experiment here is a collection of five true stories clearly illustrating the close nature of involvement between h.
The stanzas of dzyan were originally released by helena blavatsky as part of her secret doctrine in the late 1800s. As aids to study and research, see also introductory notes and secret doctrine references. By relating the esoteric principles expounded upon in the teachings of the secret doctrine to different aspects of human life, the author clarifies complex ideas for the reader. Blavatskys books all in pdf format posted by dan caldwell on may 7, 2011 at 2. It requires continual effort, attention, concentration, and not just reading but serious study. Michael gomes is a historian, author, and the librarian at the new york lodge of the theosophical society. Blavatskys secret doctrine stands alone and unique in the field. The synthesis of science, religion, and philosophy 2volume set by helena petrovna blavatsky 19991201 helena petrovna 4. The known text, the secret doctrine, additional sources, a life of mme. Theosophical society great britain, centenary of the secret doctrine, 18881988, 1988, 24 pages.
This is his account of the matter, and my amateur audiobook version follows the blavatskybowen scheme. The essays in this book transform the basic categories of h. The quotations from the secret doctrine have been checked and in most cases corrected to. The secret doctrine paperback october 25, 2016 by h. She outlined the fundamental principles of theosophy which deal with 1 the unity of life, 2 the law of cycles, and 3 the progressive unfoldment of consciousness in all kingdoms. There is perhaps no greater enigma in modern western literature than the secret doctrine. Popular in the era regardless of her habit of being caught out conducting fraudulent seances, they purport to be of tibetan origin. The masters and madame blavatsky t h e o s o p h y. Published in 1888, the secret doctrine became a formative influence on avantgarde artists and intellectuals. Michael gomes is a historian, author, and the librarian at the new york lodge of the. She wrote other books such as the secret doctrine volume i, cosmogenesis, the key to theosophy, the voice of the silence being fragment from the book of the golden percepts, etc. See all books authored by helena petrovna blavatsky, including witches brew, and abridgement of the secret doctrine quest books, and more on. The key to theosophy madames introduction to her spiritual path.