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H.P.Blavatsky's heritage in the modern world

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=H.P.Blavatsky's life=

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(Main article: [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]])

Great minds of the world are born at all times. They are destined to become the mediators of the evolutionary powers. Some of them go unnoticed, others become hubs of global change. Helena Petrovna Blavatsky is one of such great people. Her life and work help us broaden our consciousness, understand the world around us in new terms. She worked for the future of every man for the new age, the dawn of which illuminated the progressive minds of the 19th century.

Helena Petrovna faced her birthday 60 times, including the day of birth itself. It was 96 days until the 61st one. She took her first breath in August 12, 1831 (July 31 according to the Julian calendar, which Russia used at that time), in Yekaterinoslav city (now it is Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine). She took her last breath in May 8th, 1891 in London.

On the day when a person passes away, his or her mission on Earth has been completed. All the seeds were sown and it is for future generations to see which seeds will produce, and which will not. The passing away of H.P. Blavatsky was not final: her activity and energy have ignited many spiritual organizations and movements throughout the world. We feel that she is still with us today.

We remember a person because his or her ideas and deeds spark new generations. H.P. Blavatsky still inspires seekers for the truth: her numerous writings guide readers into the spiritual world. Her devotion to the Masters, her efforts to bring their teachings to the world, her service for mankind have made great changes in our minds. She inspires our thoughts and lights up our hearts.

Death and birth are the points where worlds share their experience in an everlasting cycle. Every death is an impulse for birth. Every birth attracts our attention toward life and existence, to something obvious for us, to something we can feel and analyse, to something we accept as real. These two important days of HPB's life turn our attention to the fact that her ideas and thoughts have spread widely through the world, that they are still alive. Her works are under constant study on every continent, they have been translated into many languages, they are constantly reprinted in new editions, and this process, once started, never stops.

The Theosophical Society (of which she was co-founder) according to the 2013 annual report has 26 000 members, 947 branches and 175 Official Study Centres in 56 countries. There are other organizations which were inspired by H.P. Blavatsky on educational and enlightenment work, on exploring the hidden powers of nature and humanity, on strengthening the brotherly relationship between people and all living beings. The entire 'New Age' movement is sometimes attributed to Madame Blavatsky.

A short report below on some countries reflects HPB's influence on the modern world. It does not contain the final information. New data continues to develop.

=H.P.Blavatsky in the world=
==Argentina==

In Argentina H.P. Blavatsky’s books are read in Spanish. Her works are very popular - the most requested are:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrina Secreta)
* The Voice of the Silence (La Voz del Silencio)
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Sin Velo)
* The Key to Theosophy (La Clave de la Teosofia)

==Austria==

Blavatsky’s works are well honored among Austrian theosophists, especially her best known works: "The Voice of the Silence", "The Key to Theosophy" and "The Secret Doctrine".
Original teachings of Blavatsky and "The Mahatma Letters" are the main source of their spiritual activities.

TS Lodge in Graz is named after H.P. Blavatsky.

==Belgium==

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The Belgians read H.P. Blavatsky in English, Dutch and French. All the main HPB works are translated into Dutch (see Netherlands) and more of them into French (see France).

The most popular books in the country are “The Key to Theosophy”, “Practical Occultism” and “The Voice of the Silence”. The theosophists who have studied these books usually want to continue with “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Mahatma Letters”.

In Brussels, Belgium, there was a Lodge called "Branche Blavatsky" for one hundred years, but it did not continue after 2012.

The Belgian artist Ferdinand Schirren made an H.P. Blavatsky mask.

==Bolivia==

TS Members in Bolivia study theosophy basics in regular groups, including “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Voice of the Silence”.

Two study groups in Santa Cruz are studying “The Secret Doctrine” and one study group in Tarua meets three times a week and studies “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Theosophical Glossary”. The Oruro City study group meets weekly to study “The Voice of the Silence”.

==Brazil==

All the main works by H.P. Blavatsky have been translated into Portuguese:
* “The Secret Doctrine”
* “Isis Unveiled”
* “The Key to Theosophy”, translated by Celia Moraes, 1st edition 1991, 4th edition 2011
* “Practical Occultism”
* “The Voice of the Silence”
* “Moments of Wisdom” - her quotations for daily life

There are also:
* “Foundations of Esoteric Philosophy”, 1st edition 1991, 3rd edition 2001
* “H.P.B. The Extraordinary Life and Influence of Helena Blavatsky” by Sylvia Cranston, translated by Murillo Nunes de Azevedo

All these books are available to anyone who wants to buy them from the Brazilian Theosophical Publishing House. The most popular among theosophists are “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Key to Theosophy”.

There is a Lodge of the Theosophical Society in the city of Vitoria, Espirito Santo State, in the east of Brazil, called “Blavatsky Lodge”.

==Canada==

There are Blavatsky Lodges of TS in Burnaby, British Columbia.

==Chile==

Theosophists in Chile read H.P. Blavatsky books mostly in Spanish.
Currently the following works are translated:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrina Secreta)
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Sin Velo)
* The Key to Theosophy (La Clave de la Teosofia)
* The Voice of the Silence (La voz del Silencio)
* Practical Occultism (Ocultismo Práctico)
* From the Caves and Jungles of Hindustan (Por las grutas y selvas del Indostan)
* H.P.Blavatsky - Collected Writings, volumes 1 - 9 (10 - 15 have not been translated yet)
* many articles

The most popular HPB book among thesophists in Chile is “The Key to Theosophy”. The members of TS in Chile study “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Voice of the Silence” on their regular meetings.

==China==

The Key to Theosophy (證道學的關鍵 (Traditional), 证道学的关键 (Simplified)) is being translated by Chinese Project Team, TS Asia, East & South East

==England==

H.P. Blavatsky and her works are the cornerstones of Theosophical study in England. Her three main works are the ones most studied with weekly study groups at HQ – Mondays: “Isis Unveiled”; Tuesdays: “The Secret Doctrine”; and every other Wednesday; “The Key to Theosophy”. HPB’s work is also studied in regular study groups in Lodges throughout the UK.

Blavatsky Lodge (of the TS in England), based in London, is one of the oldest in the world (2nd in England, 3rd in Europe), formed in 1887 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blavatsky_Lodge http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blavatsky_Lodge] ).
The distinguishing factor in the Blavatsky Lodge was that Madame Blavatsky herself was present at the Lodge every Thursday.
Those discussions were collected in the “Transactions of the Blavatsky Lodge” and contain many commentaries on the Secret Doctrine. The Lodge still meets on Thursdays at HQ.

There is also HPB Lodge of the TSE, a peripatetic Lodge currently based in the Midlands.

There is The Blavatsky Trust, formed by Geoffrey Farthing, a past president of the TSE, specifically to promote Blavatsky Theosophy ([http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk/ http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk]).

H.P. Blavatsky spent a considerable amount of time in and around London and at the TS in England, and passed away there. This, and the importance of her works, may account for why she is more celebrated there than the other two founders of the TS.

==Finland==

A lot of Blavatsky’s works have been translated into Finnish:
* The Secret Doctrine I and II and III (Salainen Oppi I ja II ja III), original translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917, revised translation by P Carpelan in 1988 and 2012 to ebooks
* Index to the Secret Doctrine I and II (Salaisen Opin hakemisto osat I ja II), translated by P Carpelan in 1988
* The Secret Doctrine abridgement and the Stanzas of Dzyan (Salainen Oppi, johdanto ja Dzyanin runot), original translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917, revised in 1988
* Isis Unveiled (Hunnuton Isis), translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917
* The Key to Theosophy (Teosofian avain), first translation in 1906 and second in 1925 by P Ervast
* The Voice of the Silence (Hiljaisuuden ääni), translated in 1907 and 1973
* Practical Occultism (Käytännön okkultismi), translated early 1900s
* Theosophical glossary (Teosofinen sanakirja), translated by group in 1980s
* H.P. Blavatsky – a Herald of Light (H.P. Blavatsky – Valon airut), 45 writings of HPB compiled by P&K Salonen in 1981
* Esoteric instructions I, II and III (Esoteeriset ohjeet I, II ja III), translation by P Carpelan in 2012 to ebook
* Buddhist writings (Buddhalaisia kirjoituksia), a compilation of 8 articles by HPB about buddhism, with explanation of Sanskrit words

There are also published:
* Foundations of Esoteric Philosophy according to HPB (Esoteerisen filosofian perusteet HPB:n mukaan), translated by EH and VA in 1988

There is also a bi-weekly study group dedicated to "The Secret Doctrine".

One [http://www.kolumbus.fi/elonpyora/index.htm Helsinki TS lodge] is named as Blavatsky Lodge.

Secret Doctrine seminars are held around Finland approximately 3-4 times a year.

==France==

All the main H.P.Blavatsky works are translated into French:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrine Secrète), 3 volumes
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Dévoilée)
* The Voice of the Silence (La Voix du silence)
* Theosophical Glossary (Le Glossaire Théosophique)
* Practical Occultism (Occultisme pratique)

These books could be purchased in web-store “Les Editions Adyar”, [http://www.editionsadyar.com/index.php?page=auteur&auteur=5 http://www.editionsadyar.com/index.php?page=auteur&auteur=5]

==Germany==

All major works of H. P. Blavatsky have been translated into German even longer time ago. This is especially:

* The Secret Doctrine (Geheimlehre) was translated first. In 1895 Annie Besant gave the permission for translating it. The Translation was initiated by Franz Hartmann, the translator was Dr.  Robert Froebe. Since then, other translations appeared, also abbreviated editions. The most popular abbreviated edition is the translation by Hank Troemel, finished in 2003.
* Isis Unveiled (Isis entschleiert)
* The Key to Theosophy (Der Schlüssel zur Theosophie)
* The Voice of the Silence (Die Stimme der Stille)

All her books one can buy in German section of Amazon ([http://www.amazon.de/ www.amazon.de]).

The German Section of the TS dates to 1902. In the first half of the 20th century, many German esoterics and occultists took over ideas from Blavatsky without mentioning her. The most popular of them was Rudolf Steiner, the founder of the so-called "Anthroposophie".

After having been forbidden in the "Third Reich", the work of the TS started up immediately in 1945 and the following years.

The Berlin lodge of TS is named ‘Blavatsky Lodge’.

H.P. Blavatsky lived in Würzburg, Ludwigstraße, 6 during the years 1885/1886, in Mme Constance Wachtmeister’s home. There she worked on the first part of The Secret Doctrine. There is the plaque on the building in Würzburg where she once resided.

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==Greece==

There are several works by H.P. Blavatsky which are translated into the Hellenic language. They are:

* The Secret Doctrine (ΜΥΣΤΙΚΗ ΔΟΞΑΣΙΑ), 3 volumes, 3rd volume was finished in 2013, published in 2 books titled "Mystics, Occult and Magical Arts" (ΜΥΣΤΕΣ, ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΟ ΚΑΙ ΜΑΓΙΚΕΣ ΤΕΧΝΕΣ, vol. Α & B)
* Isis Unveiled (ΑΠΟΚΑΛΥΜΕΝΗ ΙΣΙΣ) published in 7 small volumes
* The Key to Theosophy (ΤΟ ΚΛΕΙΔΙ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΣΟΦΙΑΣ)
* The Voice of the Silence (Η ΦΩΝΗ ΤΗΣ ΣΙΓΗΣ)
* Practical Occultism (ΤΑ ΠΡΩΤΑ ΒΗΜΑΤΑ ΣΤΟΝ ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΙΣΜΟ), the Hellenic title of the first book means: "The First Steps in Occultism"
* Yoga and occultism (ΓΙΟΓΚΑ ΚΑΙ ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΙΣΜΟΣ (ΑΝΘΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΕΣΩΤΕΡΙΚΗΣ ΓΝΩΣΗΣ) ) – an anthology of her writings under this title

TS Lodge in Athens named after HPB “Blavatsky Lodge”.

The White Lotus Day is celebrated by Greek theosophists every year.

==Hungary==

In Hungary up to now the following H.P.Blavatsky works have been translated and published:

* The Secret Doctrine (Titkos Tanítás), 1st volume is complete, 2nd is being done
* The Voice of the Silence (A Csend Hangja)
* Practical Occultism (Gyakorlati okkultizmus)

“The Voice of the Silence” (first translated HPB book), “The Practical Occultism” and in the same volume her two articles (“Is Theosophy a Religion?” and “The Origin of Evil”) have translated and published, with the Foundation of Esoteric Philosophy (ed. by I. Hoskins).

The most of H.P. Blavatsky’s writings were (and are) translated by Mr. János Szabari and can be downloaded from the site of TS in Hungary: [http://teozofia.hu/index.php?fent=olvasnivalo http://teozofia.hu/index.php?fent=olvasnivalo] .

H.P. Blavatsky’s books can be bought in some great bookstores (such as Alexandra, Lira, Elixir), in some yearly exhibitions and during regular public lectures.

Hungarians usually say “Blavatsky”, spelling as in English and sometimes “Blavatskyné” (= Mrs. Blavatsky)

==India==

There is the international headquarter of the Theosophical Society in Adyar, Chennai (former Madras until 1996) of which H.P.Blavatsky was the co-founder. There are founder's statue, “Blavatsky bungalow” and “Blavatsky banyan” on Adyar territory.

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HPB's works are studied at annual School of Wisdom in Adyar. The Theosophical Publishing House publishes H.P.Blavatsky works constantly.

==Ireland==

The majority of the TS members in Ireland are now studying notes on “The Voice of the Silence” by HPB, which is favourite and much loved mystical booklet of hers some of Irish theosophists have at their bedsides and frequently refer to.

Personal libraries of theosophists in Ireland include all major works by H.P.Blavatsky.

==Israel==

The following Helena Blavatsky's (הלנה בלבצקי) books are translated into the Hebrew language:
* "Key to Theosophy" (מפתח לתאוסופיה) was translated and published at the end of the 1970-s. The translation was done by a professional translator Mr. Tuvia Ornan and edited by Mr. Vitally Rubissa.
* "The Voice of Silence" (קול הדממה) was translated and published in the beginning of the 1990-s by Mrs. Anava Kantor a long time Theosophist and edited by Abraham Oron.
* "Practical Occultism" (תורת הנסתר המעשית) was translated by Mrs. Anava Kantor and edited by Abraham Oron somewhen at the end of the 1990-s
* "The abridgment of The Secret Doctrine" () (not yet published), was translated by Mr. Ezion Becker and is being still checked and edited .

First 3 books can be bought from TS in Israel website, http://theosophia.co.il/

==Italy==

A lot of Blavatsky’s works have been translated into Italian:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Dottrina Segreta) and “The Secret Doctrine abridgement” (La Dottrina Segreta versione di studio). A new edition of the latter has been recently published.
* The Voice of the Silence (La voce del Silenzio)
* The Key to Theosophy (La chiave della Teosofia)
* Isis Unveiled (Iside svelata)
* The Stanzas of Dzyan (Le Stanze di Dzyan)
* Raya Yoga or Occultism (Raja Yoga o occultismo)

Italian theosophists are much obliged to H.P.Blavatsky and they highly regard her works, ''in primis'' the “The Voice of the Silence” and “The Secret Doctrine”.

The official website of the Italian Theosophical Society ([http://teosofica.org/ http://teosofica.org]) speaks widely about H.P. Blavatsky. Her biography is also present on the website. Many biographies have been published in Italian, the most important by Sylvia Cranston,  and by Sinnett.  Other books written by two  Italian Theosophists are the following: 

* “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky e la Società Teosofica” by Paola Giovetti; 
* “Blavatsky e Besant – il fulmine e il tuono” by Livia Lucchini.

The Italian version of the DVD  "The Life of Helena Petrovna BLAVATSKY" by Ian Wilson (“La vita di HPB”) was also published.

As for H.P.Blavatsky presence in Italy and her contacts with  Giuseppe Garibaldi one could read an article by Patrizia Calvi: “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky and Italy“, which was also published in the May 2012 issue of "The Theosophist". 

There is a Lodge in Milan, named after HPB, the same in Rome, and in Piea d’Asti where a Study Group is present with her name.

==Japan==

Currently the following H.P.Blavatsky works are translated into Japanese:

* The Secret Doctrine, volume 1, published under the title “Secret Doctrine. Universe Generation Theory” (シークレット・ドクトリン　宇宙発生論《上》). The second volume is being translated and published in the bi-monthly The Japanese Theosophist. The translators are Emiko Tanaka (田中恵美子) and Jeff Clark (ジェフ･クラーク).
* 365 days words of Blavatsky (ブラヴァツキーのことば365日) – the translation of “Madame Blavatsky’s Words for Each Day of the Year”. Translator: Yamaguchi (山口多一).
* Isis Unveiled, volume I - Science (ベールをとったイシス第１巻科学上), translator: Oimatsu Katsuhiro (老松克博)
* Proceedings of the Secret Doctrine (シークレット・ドクトリンの議事録), the translators are Emiko Tanaka (田中恵美子) and Jeff Clark (ジェフ･クラーク).
* History of the Secret Doctrine (シークレット・ドクトリンの沿革), translator: Matsuda Katsurahate (松田桂果)

The TS Lodge in Tokyo which is consist of 51 members study H.P.Blavatsky works in their native language.

==Myanmar (Burma)==

TS members in Myanmar study “The Secret Doctrine” among other spiritual literature on their meetings.

==Netherlands==

Some of H.P. Blavatsky works have been translated into Dutch:

* The Secret Doctrine (Geheime Leer) was first translated and published in 1907. The “Introduction” in The Secret Doctrine, vol. 1, together with some other parts of vol. 1 and 2 and the ‘Bowen notes’ are published in a book titled “Een introductie tot De Geheime Leer”
* The Voice of the Silence (De stem van de stilte) was first translated and published 1907
* The Key to Theosophy (De sleutel tot de theosofie) was first translated and published 1906
* Isis Unveiled (Isis ontsluierd) was first translated and published in 1911
* Transactions of the Blavatksy Lodge (Een toelichting op De Geheime Leer stanza;s I – IV; Handelingen van de Blavatsky Lodge) published in 1995
* H.P. Blavatsky to the American Conventions: 1888-1891 published in 1980 under the title “H.P. Blavatsky aan de Amerikaanse conventies: 1888-1891”
* Occult stories of H.P. Blavatsky and W.Q. Judge, collected and translated into Dutch and published in 1999 under the title “Occulte verhalen van H.P. Blavatksy and W.Q. Judge”.
* Many essays and articles of H.P. Blavatsky have been translated into Dutch and published in booklet.

Many Internet sites in Dutch give information about her.

Books by H.P.Blavatsky issued by UTVN Publishing House could be purchased from web-store http://theosofie.nl.

There are always lectures and study groups of HPB works in The International Theosophical Centre in Naarden. At the headquarters two study groups have taken up “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Mahatma Letters” for study.

“The Theosophical Society Point Loma – Blavatskyhouse The Haque” uses HPB name in its own name to indicate the priority of their activity as to follow the H.P.Blvatsky vision of theosophical movement.

==Nicaragua==

There is a TS branch “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge” in the country, which consist of 12 members.

==Peru==

The Blavatsky Lodge in Peru celebrated its 90th anniversary on 1 June 2014.

==Poland==

HPB (Helena P. Blawatska) works translated into Polish are:
* The Secret Doctrine (Doktryna Tajemna), volumes 1,2,3, published by Loka-Rybnik
* The Voice of the Silence (Glos Ciszy), published by Wieluń in 2014

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==Qatar==

There is a TS branch “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge” in the State of Qatar.

==Russia==

Soon after revolution of 1917 the theosophy in Russia was forbidden as well as many other mystical and religious organizations. Elena Petrovna Blavatsky's (Елена Петровна Блаватская) works got under a ban almost until the time of the Soviet Union disintegration in 1991. One year prior to this event in May, 1990 the first officially opened action devoted to return of name and heritage of H.P.Blavatsky to Russia took place. There were the exhibition “Sphinx of XIX century” (where most people could see the photo of HPB and other Russian and foreign theosophists for the first time) and the special evening meeting devoted to her life and creativity. Opening of an exhibition was shown on the central channel of television. The TS international President Radha Burneir came to USSR and took part in the opening ceremony. She brought two volumes of “The Secret Doctrine” as a gift and gave the inspiring speech. In 1991, the 160th anniversary of H.P. Blavatsky's birthday and the 100th anniversary of her passing away, there were 4 editions of “The Secret Doctrine” at once issued by 4 independent publishing houses in different cities of Russia. This fact made obvious that there was a great interest to the works of the world-known compatriot among the citizens, despite a ban. Since then different works by H.P.Blavatsky are published every year to satisfy constant interest of readers.

Nowadays all her books, most articles and majority of letters have been translated and published, most of them several times and in different translations. The major publications are:

* The Secret Doctrine (Тайная Доктрина) – volumes 1 and 2 are translated by H.I.Roerich (first publication was in 1937), volume 3 is translated by A.P.Heidok. “The Secret Doctrine” is issued almost every year. There were no less than 17 issues by 15 different publishing houses from 1991 till 2014 ([http://ru.teopedia.org/lib/Блаватская_Е.П._-_Тайная_Доктрина_(публикации) see the list] in Russian). There was another translation of “The Secret Doctrine” by A.A.Kamensky at the beginning of 20th century, but it is lost for now.
* Isis Unveiled (Разоблачённая Изида) – translated by A.P.Heidok and published by several publishing houses. There was an attempt to correct the translation by publishing houses “Sfera” ("Сфера", Moscow) and Lotac ("Лотаць", Minsk, Belarus). The work started at 2000 and still going on.
* The Voice of the Silence (Голос Безмолвия) – translated by H.F.Pisareva. The book was published by several publishing houses.
* The Key to Theosophy (Ключ к теософии) – have several translations and published by several publishing houses.
* Theosophical Glossary (Теософский словарь) – have several translations and published by several publishing houses in 1994, 2003, 2004, 2009.
* Articles were published in several volumes by different publishing houses in their series:
** White Lotus series (серия «Белый Лотос»), Sfera Publishing House, the series started in 1993, 21 volumes were published
** H.P.Blavatsky series (серия «Е.П.Блаватская»), MCF Publishing House, 1994-1999, 4 volumes were published
** Great Adepts series (серия «Великие посвящённые»), Eksmo-Press, the series started in 2001, 7 volumes were published
** H.P.Blavatsky for the offspring series (серия «Е.П.Блаватская – потомкам»), Sfera Publishing House, the series started in 2004, 9 volumes were published
** Delphis Publishing House (издательство «Дельфис»), started its series at 2014 (without special name) and 6 volume already issued
* From the Caves and Jungles of Hindustan (Из пещер и дебрей Индостана) originally published in Russian magazine “Russky Vestnik” («Русский Вестник», Russian Messenger) in 1883 and was issued in a separate book in 1912 in Saint-Petersburg. Recently it was published in 1994, 2001 and 2008 by different publishing houses.

There are more than dozen H.P.Blavatsky's biographies were translated into Russian and published. Those written by Constance Wachtmeister, Sylvia Cranston, Murphy Howard are among them. The biographies by V.P.Zhelihovskaya and H.F.Pisareva were written in Russian originally, they published as well. The modern authors made their contribution also:

* Kim Kiuru – HPB (Ким Киуру. «Е.П.Б.») published in 2010 by Belovodie Publishing House (издательство «Беловодье»)
* O.G.Boldyrev – Blavatsky. Shambhala messanger (О.Г.Болдырев, «Блаватская – вестница Шамбалы») published in 2013 by Veche Publishing House (издательство «Вече»)

Except literature Elena Petrovna's name became constant to sound at various conferences (not only theosophical). There are also works devoted to H.P.Blavatsky in poetry and fine arts. Moscow Theosophical Society issued the poetry collection book “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky's Memories”.

There are several communities in every large Russian-speaking social network in Internet devoted to H.P.Blavatsky. Almost each large web-site of the mystical and/or educational content has the page devoted to her. There are some resources:

* http://www.theosophy.ru/hpb.htm
* http://www.theosophist.ru
* http://ru.teopedia.org/hpb/
* http://hpblavatsky.ru
* http://www.lomonosov.org/section/epblavatskaya.htm

All her works can be read and purchased on-line or downloaded for free.

Numerous groups of researchers continue work on studying H.P.Blavatsky's heritage. They make an effort to restore the interest to her works in Russia and show the meaning of HPB activity in true light. The following are some of them, which currently continue their activity (in chronological order of their appearance):

* International Centre of the Roerichs (Международный Центр Рерихов) founded in 1989, http://en.icr.su/, and other Roerich organizations
* Scientific Philosophical Society “Peace via culture” (Научно-философское общество "Мир через культуру") founded in 1991 by V.M.Sidorov, http://nfo-mir.com
* Public organization “H.P.Blavatsky Russian Esoteric School of Theosophy” (Русская эзотерическая школа теософии имени Е.П.Блаватской) founded in 1993 by V.A.Bakanov, [http://resht.ru/eng/index.htm http://resht.ru]
* Nonprofit organization “Charity foundation of preservation and development of cultural values “Delphis” (Некоммерческая организация "Благотворительный фонд сохранения и развития культурных ценностей "Дельфис") founded in 1997, http://delphis.ru
* Moscow Theosophical Society
* Internet project “Teopedia” (Теопедия) founded in 2007 by P.N.Malakhov, http://teopedia.org/
* Logaeva's Theosophical Group (Теософская группа Логаевой) founded in 2010 by H.A.Logaeva, http://www.theosophist.ru/
* TS in Russia has 7 branches, the first was founded in 2011 in Moscow. The TS branch in Kemerovo named “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge”.

==Serbia==

There are some H.P.Blavatsky's books translated into Serbian by "Metaphysica" Publishing House in Belgrade:
* The Secret Doctrine (Tajna doktrina I-III. Kosmogeneza, Antropogeza, Okultizam. Metaphysica, Beograd 2007).
* The Key to Theosophy (Ključ teozofije. Metaphysica, Beograd 2006).

[[Image:Secret Doctrine 1-2 (Serbian).jpg | 100px]]
[[Image:Secret Doctrine 3 (Serbian).jpg | 100px]]
[[Image:Key to Theosophy (Serbian).jpg | 90px]]

==Singapore==

Some talks and lectures the Singapore Lodge of TS organize are devoted to H.P.Blavatsky.

==Slovenia==

There are 3 HPB's books were translated into Slovenian language:
* The Voice of the Silence
* The Key to Theosophy
* The Stanzas of Dzyan

==Sweden==

There are some books of H.P.Blavatsky translated into Swedish:

* The Secret Doctrine (Den Hemliga Läran), translated by F. Kellberg in 1898
* The Key to Theosophy (Nyckel till Teosofin), translated by Barbro Melander and Märta Wiklund
* The Voice of the Silence (Tystnadens röst), translated by Carin Scholander
* Practical Occultism (Praktisk Ockultism), translated by Ingeborg Schönmeyr

H.P. Blavatsky’s books are studied very well in Sweden. There is a study group of “The Secret Doctrine” for 40 years. “The Voice of the Silence” is very popular.

==Ukraine==

All Ukrainian theosophists study H.P.Blavatsky's works. Being born on the south of modern Ukraine in Dnepropetrovsk city (former Ekaterinoslav) Helena Petrovna is deeply esteemed by the compatriots for her broad enlightenment work which she conducted worldwide.

The house where she has born is under government protection and has a status of museum. There are annual meetings of adherents in there since 1991. In 2011 these meetings are transformed into scientific readings, which have a goal to study the heritage of the outstanding compatriot, the researcher, the philosopher and the writer and also to study a scientific and creative heritage of her family members. Currently the museum is under construction.

The Voice of the Silence (Голос Безмовностi) was translated in 2010 by H.Gordienko.

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Ukrainian sculptor Alexey Leonov modeled H.P.Blavatsky's head and sculpture named [http://leonov.idea.in.ua/galereya/category/8-svetochi "19 centure Sphynx"]:

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==Uruguay==

Uruguayans read H.P.Blavatsky's works in Spanish. The most popular is The Secret Doctrine and The Voice of the Silence.

==The USA==

The works of H.P. Blavatsky are still popular among the general public in the USA and members of the Theosophical Society in the USA. The most popular of her works is “The Secret Doctrine” followed by “Isis Unveiled”.

Theosophical Publishing House '''Quest Books''',(Wheaton, Illinois, http://www.questbooks.net) publishes:
* "Collected Writings of H.P.Blavatsky", 15 volumes
* "The Letters of H.P. Blavatsky", 1-st volume
* numerous other HPB's works and other theosophical books in text, audio and video.

The following Internet sites are devoted to H.P. Blavatsky:

* http://www.blavatskyarchives.com
* http://www.blavatsky.net
* http://theosophy.wiki (partly)

There are many links to the Internet resources devoted to H.P.Blavatsky on [http://blavatskyarchives.com/hpblinks.htm Blavatsky Archives web-page]

There is the TS branch “The Miami-Dade Blavatsky Lodge” located in Florida.

==Zambia==

In Zambia, in the 1980s efforts were made to translate some H.P. Blavatsky's works into a local language Bemba. One such was “The Key to Theosophy” but somewhere along the way this work was not continued. So theosophists in Zambia read HPB in English.

Mufulira and Kitwe Lodges have copies of the six Volume of the Secret Doctrine. Senior, serious students keenly study and share with others on excerpt from “The Secret Doctrine”, “Isis Unveiled” and “Practical Occultism”.

=Internet resources=

H.P.Blavatsky's works can be bought read or downloaded on several languages:

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* [http://www.theosophycompany.org/cart_blavatsky.html TheosophyCompany.org]
* [http://www.questbooks.net/author.cfm?authornum=22 QuestBooks.net]
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* [http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/theosophypdfs/early_theosophical_publications_authors.htm BlavatskyArchives.com]
* [http://www.blavatsky.net/index.php/links-support-theosophy-blavatsky-reading-seeker Blavatsky.net]
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* [http://blavatskynews.blogspot.de/ Blavatsky News] - world news regarding H.P.Blavatsky name
* [http://theosophy.wiki/ Theosophy.Wiki] - provides quotes from HPB, collected under different topics
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* [http://www.delphis.ru/search/books?category=544 Delphis.ru]
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* [http://ru.teopedia.org/lib/Перечень_трудов_Е.П.Блаватской Teopedia.org]
* [http://www.theosophy.ru/byauthor.htm Theosophy.ru]
* [http://www.ligatma.org/ LigAtma.org]
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* [http://www.roerich.com/7_2.htm Roerich.com]
* [http://ru.teopedia.org/pool/Категория:Труды_Блаватской_ЕП Teopedia.org]
* [http://www.theosophist.ru/index_works.shtml Theosophist.ru]
* [https://yadi.sk/d/UMsReuQG4xhOI/%D0%A3%D1%87%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F%20%28%D0%A4%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D0%B8%2C%20%D0%A0%D0%B5%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B8%D0%B8%2C%20%D0%A2%D0%B5%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%B8%29/%D0%A2%D0%B5%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D1%8F/%D0%91%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%82%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%8F%20%D0%95%D0%9F Teopedia.Text]
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=See also=

* This article [[:ru:Наследие Е.П.Блаватской в современном мире | in Russian]]

[[Category: Blavatsky Helena Petrovna]]
[[ru:Наследие Е.П.Блаватской в современном мире]]

H.P.Blavatsky's heritage in the modern world

2019-11-26T16:52:58Z

Ada Olds: /* Chile */

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=H.P.Blavatsky's life=

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(Main article: [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]])

Great minds of the world are born at all times. They are destined to become the mediators of the evolutionary powers. Some of them go unnoticed, others become hubs of global change. Helena Petrovna Blavatsky is one of such great people. Her life and work help us broaden our consciousness, understand the world around us in new terms. She worked for the future of every man for the new age, the dawn of which illuminated the progressive minds of the 19th century.

Helena Petrovna faced her birthday 60 times, including the day of birth itself. It was 96 days until the 61st one. She took her first breath in August 12, 1831 (July 31 according to the Julian calendar, which Russia used at that time), in Yekaterinoslav city (now it is Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine). She took her last breath in May 8th, 1891 in London.

On the day when a person passes away, his or her mission on Earth has been completed. All the seeds were sown and it is for future generations to see which seeds will produce, and which will not. The passing away of H.P. Blavatsky was not final: her activity and energy have ignited many spiritual organizations and movements throughout the world. We feel that she is still with us today.

We remember a person because his or her ideas and deeds spark new generations. H.P. Blavatsky still inspires seekers for the truth: her numerous writings guide readers into the spiritual world. Her devotion to the Masters, her efforts to bring their teachings to the world, her service for mankind have made great changes in our minds. She inspires our thoughts and lights up our hearts.

Death and birth are the points where worlds share their experience in an everlasting cycle. Every death is an impulse for birth. Every birth attracts our attention toward life and existence, to something obvious for us, to something we can feel and analyse, to something we accept as real. These two important days of HPB's life turn our attention to the fact that her ideas and thoughts have spread widely through the world, that they are still alive. Her works are under constant study on every continent, they have been translated into many languages, they are constantly reprinted in new editions, and this process, once started, never stops.

The Theosophical Society (of which she was co-founder) according to the 2013 annual report has 26 000 members, 947 branches and 175 Official Study Centres in 56 countries. There are other organizations which were inspired by H.P. Blavatsky on educational and enlightenment work, on exploring the hidden powers of nature and humanity, on strengthening the brotherly relationship between people and all living beings. The entire 'New Age' movement is sometimes attributed to Madame Blavatsky.

A short report below on some countries reflects HPB's influence on the modern world. It does not contain the final information. New data continues to develop.

=H.P.Blavatsky in the world=
==Argentina==

In Argentina H.P. Blavatsky’s books are read in Spanish. Her works are very popular - the most requested are:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrina Secreta)
* The Voice of the Silence (La Voz del Silencio)
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Sin Velo)
* The Key to Theosophy (La Clave de la Teosofia)

==Austria==

Blavatsky’s works are well honored among Austrian theosophists, especially her best known works: "The Voice of the Silence", "The Key to Theosophy" and "The Secret Doctrine".
Original teachings of Blavatsky and "The Mahatma Letters" are the main source of their spiritual activities.

TS Lodge in Graz is named after H.P. Blavatsky.

==Belgium==

[[Image:Blavatsky HP mask (Ferdinand Schirren).jpg| 200px | right | H.P.Blavatsky mask by Ferdinand Schirren]]
The Belgians read H.P. Blavatsky in English, Dutch and French. All the main HPB works are translated into Dutch (see Netherlands) and more of them into French (see France).

The most popular books in the country are “The Key to Theosophy”, “Practical Occultism” and “The Voice of the Silence”. The theosophists who have studied these books usually want to continue with “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Mahatma Letters”.

In Brussels, Belgium, there was a Lodge called "Branche Blavatsky" for one hundred years, but it did not continue after 2012.

The Belgian artist Ferdinand Schirren made an H.P. Blavatsky mask.

==Bolivia==

TS Members in Bolivia study theosophy basics in regular groups, including “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Voice of the Silence”.

Two study groups in Santa Cruz are studying “The Secret Doctrine” and one study group in Tarua meets three times a week and studies “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Theosophical Glossary”. The Oruro City study group meets weekly to study “The Voice of the Silence”.

==Brazil==

All the main works by H.P. Blavatsky have been translated into Portuguese:
* “The Secret Doctrine”
* “Isis Unveiled”
* “The Key to Theosophy”, translated by Celia Moraes, 1st edition 1991, 4th edition 2011
* “Practical Occultism”
* “The Voice of the Silence”
* “Moments of Wisdom” - her quotations for daily life

There are also:
* “Foundations of Esoteric Philosophy”, 1st edition 1991, 3rd edition 2001
* “H.P.B. The Extraordinary Life and Influence of Helena Blavatsky” by Sylvia Cranston, translated by Murillo Nunes de Azevedo

All these books are available to anyone who wants to buy them from the Brazilian Theosophical Publishing House. The most popular among theosophists are “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Key to Theosophy”.

There is a Lodge of the Theosophical Society in the city of Vitoria, Espirito Santo State, in the east of Brazil, called “Blavatsky Lodge”.

==Canada==

There are Blavatsky Lodges of TS in Burnaby, British Columbia.

==Chile==

Theosophists in Chile read H.P. Blavatsky books mostly in Spanish.
Currently the following works are translated:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrina Secreta)
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Sin Velo)
* The Key to Theosophy (La Clave de la Teosofia)
* The Voice of the Silence (La voz del Silencio)
* Practical Occultism (Ocultismo Práctico)
* From the Caves and Jungles of Hindustan (Por las grutas y selvas del Indostan)
* H.P.Blavatsky - Collected Writings, volumes 1 - 9 (10 - 15 have not been translated yet)
* many articles

The most popular HPB book among thesophists in Chile is “The Key to Theosophy”. The members of TS in Chile study “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Voice of the Silence” on their regular meetings.

==China==

The Key to Theosophy (證道學的關鍵 (Traditional), 证道学的关键 (Simplified)) is being translated by Chinese Project Team, TS Asia, East & South East

==England==

H.P. Blavatsky and her works are the cornerstones of the Theosophical study in England. Her three main works are the ones most studied with weekly study groups at HQ – Mondays: “Isis Unveiled”; Tuesdays: “The Secret Doctrine”; and every other Wednesday; “The Key to Theosophy”. HPB’s work is also studied in regular study groups in Lodges throughout the UK.

Blavatsky Lodge (of the TS in England), based in London, is one of the oldest in the world (2nd in England, 3rd in Europe), formed in 1887 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blavatsky_Lodge http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blavatsky_Lodge] ). The distinguishing factor in the Blavatsky Lodge was that Madame Blavatsky herself was present at the Lodge every Thursday. Those discussions were collected in the “Transactions of the Blavatsky Lodge” and contain many commentaries on the Secret Doctrine. The Lodge still meets on Thursdays at HQ.

There is also HPB Lodge of the TSE, a peripatetic Lodge currently based in the Midlands.

There is The Blavatsky Trust, formed by Geoffrey Farthing, a past president of the TSE, specifically to promote Blavatsky Theosophy ([http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk/ http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk] ).

H.P. Blavatsky spent a considerable amount of time in and around London and at the TS in England, and passed away here. This, and the importance of her works, may account for why she is more celebrated here than the other two founders of the TS.

==Finland==

A lot of Blavatsky’s works have been translated into Finnish:
* The Secret Doctrine I and II and III (Salainen Oppi I ja II ja III), original translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917, revised translation by P Carpelan in 1988 and 2012 to ebooks
* Index to the Secret Doctrine I and II (Salaisen Opin hakemisto osat I ja II), translated by P Carpelan in 1988
* The Secret Doctrine abridgement and the Stanzas of Dzyan (Salainen Oppi, johdanto ja Dzyanin runot), original translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917, revised in 1988
* Isis Unveiled (Hunnuton Isis), translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917
* The Key to Theosophy (Teosofian avain), first translation in 1906 and second in 1925 by P Ervast
* The Voice of the Silence (Hiljaisuuden ääni), translated in 1907 and 1973
* Practical Occultism (Käytännön okkultismi), translated early 1900s
* Theosophical glossary (Teosofinen sanakirja), translated by group in 1980s
* H.P. Blavatsky – a Herald of Light (H.P. Blavatsky – Valon airut), 45 writings of HPB compiled by P&K Salonen in 1981
* Esoteric instructions I, II and III (Esoteeriset ohjeet I, II ja III), translation by P Carpelan in 2012 to ebook
* Buddhist writings (Buddhalaisia kirjoituksia), a compilation of 8 articles by HPB about buddhism, with explanation of Sanskrit words

There are also published:
* Foundations of Esoteric Philosophy according to HPB (Esoteerisen filosofian perusteet HPB:n mukaan), translated by EH and VA in 1988

There is also a bi-weekly study group dedicated to "The Secret Doctrine".

One [http://www.kolumbus.fi/elonpyora/index.htm Helsinki TS lodge] is named as Blavatsky Lodge.

Secret Doctrine seminars are held around Finland approximately 3-4 times a year.

==France==

All the main H.P.Blavatsky works are translated into French:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrine Secrète), 3 volumes
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Dévoilée)
* The Voice of the Silence (La Voix du silence)
* Theosophical Glossary (Le Glossaire Théosophique)
* Practical Occultism (Occultisme pratique)

These books could be purchased in web-store “Les Editions Adyar”, [http://www.editionsadyar.com/index.php?page=auteur&auteur=5 http://www.editionsadyar.com/index.php?page=auteur&auteur=5]

==Germany==

All major works of H. P. Blavatsky have been translated into German even longer time ago. This is especially:

* The Secret Doctrine (Geheimlehre) was translated first. In 1895 Annie Besant gave the permission for translating it. The Translation was initiated by Franz Hartmann, the translator was Dr.  Robert Froebe. Since then, other translations appeared, also abbreviated editions. The most popular abbreviated edition is the translation by Hank Troemel, finished in 2003.
* Isis Unveiled (Isis entschleiert)
* The Key to Theosophy (Der Schlüssel zur Theosophie)
* The Voice of the Silence (Die Stimme der Stille)

All her books one can buy in German section of Amazon ([http://www.amazon.de/ www.amazon.de]).

The German Section of the TS dates to 1902. In the first half of the 20th century, many German esoterics and occultists took over ideas from Blavatsky without mentioning her. The most popular of them was Rudolf Steiner, the founder of the so-called "Anthroposophie".

After having been forbidden in the "Third Reich", the work of the TS started up immediately in 1945 and the following years.

The Berlin lodge of TS is named ‘Blavatsky Lodge’.

H.P. Blavatsky lived in Würzburg, Ludwigstraße, 6 during the years 1885/1886, in Mme Constance Wachtmeister’s home. There she worked on the first part of The Secret Doctrine. There is the plaque on the building in Würzburg where she once resided.

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==Greece==

There are several works by H.P. Blavatsky which are translated into the Hellenic language. They are:

* The Secret Doctrine (ΜΥΣΤΙΚΗ ΔΟΞΑΣΙΑ), 3 volumes, 3rd volume was finished in 2013, published in 2 books titled "Mystics, Occult and Magical Arts" (ΜΥΣΤΕΣ, ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΟ ΚΑΙ ΜΑΓΙΚΕΣ ΤΕΧΝΕΣ, vol. Α & B)
* Isis Unveiled (ΑΠΟΚΑΛΥΜΕΝΗ ΙΣΙΣ) published in 7 small volumes
* The Key to Theosophy (ΤΟ ΚΛΕΙΔΙ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΣΟΦΙΑΣ)
* The Voice of the Silence (Η ΦΩΝΗ ΤΗΣ ΣΙΓΗΣ)
* Practical Occultism (ΤΑ ΠΡΩΤΑ ΒΗΜΑΤΑ ΣΤΟΝ ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΙΣΜΟ), the Hellenic title of the first book means: "The First Steps in Occultism"
* Yoga and occultism (ΓΙΟΓΚΑ ΚΑΙ ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΙΣΜΟΣ (ΑΝΘΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΕΣΩΤΕΡΙΚΗΣ ΓΝΩΣΗΣ) ) – an anthology of her writings under this title

TS Lodge in Athens named after HPB “Blavatsky Lodge”.

The White Lotus Day is celebrated by Greek theosophists every year.

==Hungary==

In Hungary up to now the following H.P.Blavatsky works have been translated and published:

* The Secret Doctrine (Titkos Tanítás), 1st volume is complete, 2nd is being done
* The Voice of the Silence (A Csend Hangja)
* Practical Occultism (Gyakorlati okkultizmus)

“The Voice of the Silence” (first translated HPB book), “The Practical Occultism” and in the same volume her two articles (“Is Theosophy a Religion?” and “The Origin of Evil”) have translated and published, with the Foundation of Esoteric Philosophy (ed. by I. Hoskins).

The most of H.P. Blavatsky’s writings were (and are) translated by Mr. János Szabari and can be downloaded from the site of TS in Hungary: [http://teozofia.hu/index.php?fent=olvasnivalo http://teozofia.hu/index.php?fent=olvasnivalo] .

H.P. Blavatsky’s books can be bought in some great bookstores (such as Alexandra, Lira, Elixir), in some yearly exhibitions and during regular public lectures.

Hungarians usually say “Blavatsky”, spelling as in English and sometimes “Blavatskyné” (= Mrs. Blavatsky)

==India==

There is the international headquarter of the Theosophical Society in Adyar, Chennai (former Madras until 1996) of which H.P.Blavatsky was the co-founder. There are founder's statue, “Blavatsky bungalow” and “Blavatsky banyan” on Adyar territory.

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HPB's works are studied at annual School of Wisdom in Adyar. The Theosophical Publishing House publishes H.P.Blavatsky works constantly.

==Ireland==

The majority of the TS members in Ireland are now studying notes on “The Voice of the Silence” by HPB, which is favourite and much loved mystical booklet of hers some of Irish theosophists have at their bedsides and frequently refer to.

Personal libraries of theosophists in Ireland include all major works by H.P.Blavatsky.

==Israel==

The following Helena Blavatsky's (הלנה בלבצקי) books are translated into the Hebrew language:
* "Key to Theosophy" (מפתח לתאוסופיה) was translated and published at the end of the 1970-s. The translation was done by a professional translator Mr. Tuvia Ornan and edited by Mr. Vitally Rubissa.
* "The Voice of Silence" (קול הדממה) was translated and published in the beginning of the 1990-s by Mrs. Anava Kantor a long time Theosophist and edited by Abraham Oron.
* "Practical Occultism" (תורת הנסתר המעשית) was translated by Mrs. Anava Kantor and edited by Abraham Oron somewhen at the end of the 1990-s
* "The abridgment of The Secret Doctrine" () (not yet published), was translated by Mr. Ezion Becker and is being still checked and edited .

First 3 books can be bought from TS in Israel website, http://theosophia.co.il/

==Italy==

A lot of Blavatsky’s works have been translated into Italian:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Dottrina Segreta) and “The Secret Doctrine abridgement” (La Dottrina Segreta versione di studio). A new edition of the latter has been recently published.
* The Voice of the Silence (La voce del Silenzio)
* The Key to Theosophy (La chiave della Teosofia)
* Isis Unveiled (Iside svelata)
* The Stanzas of Dzyan (Le Stanze di Dzyan)
* Raya Yoga or Occultism (Raja Yoga o occultismo)

Italian theosophists are much obliged to H.P.Blavatsky and they highly regard her works, ''in primis'' the “The Voice of the Silence” and “The Secret Doctrine”.

The official website of the Italian Theosophical Society ([http://teosofica.org/ http://teosofica.org]) speaks widely about H.P. Blavatsky. Her biography is also present on the website. Many biographies have been published in Italian, the most important by Sylvia Cranston,  and by Sinnett.  Other books written by two  Italian Theosophists are the following: 

* “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky e la Società Teosofica” by Paola Giovetti; 
* “Blavatsky e Besant – il fulmine e il tuono” by Livia Lucchini.

The Italian version of the DVD  "The Life of Helena Petrovna BLAVATSKY" by Ian Wilson (“La vita di HPB”) was also published.

As for H.P.Blavatsky presence in Italy and her contacts with  Giuseppe Garibaldi one could read an article by Patrizia Calvi: “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky and Italy“, which was also published in the May 2012 issue of "The Theosophist". 

There is a Lodge in Milan, named after HPB, the same in Rome, and in Piea d’Asti where a Study Group is present with her name.

==Japan==

Currently the following H.P.Blavatsky works are translated into Japanese:

* The Secret Doctrine, volume 1, published under the title “Secret Doctrine. Universe Generation Theory” (シークレット・ドクトリン　宇宙発生論《上》). The second volume is being translated and published in the bi-monthly The Japanese Theosophist. The translators are Emiko Tanaka (田中恵美子) and Jeff Clark (ジェフ･クラーク).
* 365 days words of Blavatsky (ブラヴァツキーのことば365日) – the translation of “Madame Blavatsky’s Words for Each Day of the Year”. Translator: Yamaguchi (山口多一).
* Isis Unveiled, volume I - Science (ベールをとったイシス第１巻科学上), translator: Oimatsu Katsuhiro (老松克博)
* Proceedings of the Secret Doctrine (シークレット・ドクトリンの議事録), the translators are Emiko Tanaka (田中恵美子) and Jeff Clark (ジェフ･クラーク).
* History of the Secret Doctrine (シークレット・ドクトリンの沿革), translator: Matsuda Katsurahate (松田桂果)

The TS Lodge in Tokyo which is consist of 51 members study H.P.Blavatsky works in their native language.

==Myanmar (Burma)==

TS members in Myanmar study “The Secret Doctrine” among other spiritual literature on their meetings.

==Netherlands==

Some of H.P. Blavatsky works have been translated into Dutch:

* The Secret Doctrine (Geheime Leer) was first translated and published in 1907. The “Introduction” in The Secret Doctrine, vol. 1, together with some other parts of vol. 1 and 2 and the ‘Bowen notes’ are published in a book titled “Een introductie tot De Geheime Leer”
* The Voice of the Silence (De stem van de stilte) was first translated and published 1907
* The Key to Theosophy (De sleutel tot de theosofie) was first translated and published 1906
* Isis Unveiled (Isis ontsluierd) was first translated and published in 1911
* Transactions of the Blavatksy Lodge (Een toelichting op De Geheime Leer stanza;s I – IV; Handelingen van de Blavatsky Lodge) published in 1995
* H.P. Blavatsky to the American Conventions: 1888-1891 published in 1980 under the title “H.P. Blavatsky aan de Amerikaanse conventies: 1888-1891”
* Occult stories of H.P. Blavatsky and W.Q. Judge, collected and translated into Dutch and published in 1999 under the title “Occulte verhalen van H.P. Blavatksy and W.Q. Judge”.
* Many essays and articles of H.P. Blavatsky have been translated into Dutch and published in booklet.

Many Internet sites in Dutch give information about her.

Books by H.P.Blavatsky issued by UTVN Publishing House could be purchased from web-store http://theosofie.nl.

There are always lectures and study groups of HPB works in The International Theosophical Centre in Naarden. At the headquarters two study groups have taken up “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Mahatma Letters” for study.

“The Theosophical Society Point Loma – Blavatskyhouse The Haque” uses HPB name in its own name to indicate the priority of their activity as to follow the H.P.Blvatsky vision of theosophical movement.

==Nicaragua==

There is a TS branch “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge” in the country, which consist of 12 members.

==Peru==

The Blavatsky Lodge in Peru celebrated its 90th anniversary on 1 June 2014.

==Poland==

HPB (Helena P. Blawatska) works translated into Polish are:
* The Secret Doctrine (Doktryna Tajemna), volumes 1,2,3, published by Loka-Rybnik
* The Voice of the Silence (Glos Ciszy), published by Wieluń in 2014

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==Qatar==

There is a TS branch “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge” in the State of Qatar.

==Russia==

Soon after revolution of 1917 the theosophy in Russia was forbidden as well as many other mystical and religious organizations. Elena Petrovna Blavatsky's (Елена Петровна Блаватская) works got under a ban almost until the time of the Soviet Union disintegration in 1991. One year prior to this event in May, 1990 the first officially opened action devoted to return of name and heritage of H.P.Blavatsky to Russia took place. There were the exhibition “Sphinx of XIX century” (where most people could see the photo of HPB and other Russian and foreign theosophists for the first time) and the special evening meeting devoted to her life and creativity. Opening of an exhibition was shown on the central channel of television. The TS international President Radha Burneir came to USSR and took part in the opening ceremony. She brought two volumes of “The Secret Doctrine” as a gift and gave the inspiring speech. In 1991, the 160th anniversary of H.P. Blavatsky's birthday and the 100th anniversary of her passing away, there were 4 editions of “The Secret Doctrine” at once issued by 4 independent publishing houses in different cities of Russia. This fact made obvious that there was a great interest to the works of the world-known compatriot among the citizens, despite a ban. Since then different works by H.P.Blavatsky are published every year to satisfy constant interest of readers.

Nowadays all her books, most articles and majority of letters have been translated and published, most of them several times and in different translations. The major publications are:

* The Secret Doctrine (Тайная Доктрина) – volumes 1 and 2 are translated by H.I.Roerich (first publication was in 1937), volume 3 is translated by A.P.Heidok. “The Secret Doctrine” is issued almost every year. There were no less than 17 issues by 15 different publishing houses from 1991 till 2014 ([http://ru.teopedia.org/lib/Блаватская_Е.П._-_Тайная_Доктрина_(публикации) see the list] in Russian). There was another translation of “The Secret Doctrine” by A.A.Kamensky at the beginning of 20th century, but it is lost for now.
* Isis Unveiled (Разоблачённая Изида) – translated by A.P.Heidok and published by several publishing houses. There was an attempt to correct the translation by publishing houses “Sfera” ("Сфера", Moscow) and Lotac ("Лотаць", Minsk, Belarus). The work started at 2000 and still going on.
* The Voice of the Silence (Голос Безмолвия) – translated by H.F.Pisareva. The book was published by several publishing houses.
* The Key to Theosophy (Ключ к теософии) – have several translations and published by several publishing houses.
* Theosophical Glossary (Теософский словарь) – have several translations and published by several publishing houses in 1994, 2003, 2004, 2009.
* Articles were published in several volumes by different publishing houses in their series:
** White Lotus series (серия «Белый Лотос»), Sfera Publishing House, the series started in 1993, 21 volumes were published
** H.P.Blavatsky series (серия «Е.П.Блаватская»), MCF Publishing House, 1994-1999, 4 volumes were published
** Great Adepts series (серия «Великие посвящённые»), Eksmo-Press, the series started in 2001, 7 volumes were published
** H.P.Blavatsky for the offspring series (серия «Е.П.Блаватская – потомкам»), Sfera Publishing House, the series started in 2004, 9 volumes were published
** Delphis Publishing House (издательство «Дельфис»), started its series at 2014 (without special name) and 6 volume already issued
* From the Caves and Jungles of Hindustan (Из пещер и дебрей Индостана) originally published in Russian magazine “Russky Vestnik” («Русский Вестник», Russian Messenger) in 1883 and was issued in a separate book in 1912 in Saint-Petersburg. Recently it was published in 1994, 2001 and 2008 by different publishing houses.

There are more than dozen H.P.Blavatsky's biographies were translated into Russian and published. Those written by Constance Wachtmeister, Sylvia Cranston, Murphy Howard are among them. The biographies by V.P.Zhelihovskaya and H.F.Pisareva were written in Russian originally, they published as well. The modern authors made their contribution also:

* Kim Kiuru – HPB (Ким Киуру. «Е.П.Б.») published in 2010 by Belovodie Publishing House (издательство «Беловодье»)
* O.G.Boldyrev – Blavatsky. Shambhala messanger (О.Г.Болдырев, «Блаватская – вестница Шамбалы») published in 2013 by Veche Publishing House (издательство «Вече»)

Except literature Elena Petrovna's name became constant to sound at various conferences (not only theosophical). There are also works devoted to H.P.Blavatsky in poetry and fine arts. Moscow Theosophical Society issued the poetry collection book “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky's Memories”.

There are several communities in every large Russian-speaking social network in Internet devoted to H.P.Blavatsky. Almost each large web-site of the mystical and/or educational content has the page devoted to her. There are some resources:

* http://www.theosophy.ru/hpb.htm
* http://www.theosophist.ru
* http://ru.teopedia.org/hpb/
* http://hpblavatsky.ru
* http://www.lomonosov.org/section/epblavatskaya.htm

All her works can be read and purchased on-line or downloaded for free.

Numerous groups of researchers continue work on studying H.P.Blavatsky's heritage. They make an effort to restore the interest to her works in Russia and show the meaning of HPB activity in true light. The following are some of them, which currently continue their activity (in chronological order of their appearance):

* International Centre of the Roerichs (Международный Центр Рерихов) founded in 1989, http://en.icr.su/, and other Roerich organizations
* Scientific Philosophical Society “Peace via culture” (Научно-философское общество "Мир через культуру") founded in 1991 by V.M.Sidorov, http://nfo-mir.com
* Public organization “H.P.Blavatsky Russian Esoteric School of Theosophy” (Русская эзотерическая школа теософии имени Е.П.Блаватской) founded in 1993 by V.A.Bakanov, [http://resht.ru/eng/index.htm http://resht.ru]
* Nonprofit organization “Charity foundation of preservation and development of cultural values “Delphis” (Некоммерческая организация "Благотворительный фонд сохранения и развития культурных ценностей "Дельфис") founded in 1997, http://delphis.ru
* Moscow Theosophical Society
* Internet project “Teopedia” (Теопедия) founded in 2007 by P.N.Malakhov, http://teopedia.org/
* Logaeva's Theosophical Group (Теософская группа Логаевой) founded in 2010 by H.A.Logaeva, http://www.theosophist.ru/
* TS in Russia has 7 branches, the first was founded in 2011 in Moscow. The TS branch in Kemerovo named “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge”.

==Serbia==

There are some H.P.Blavatsky's books translated into Serbian by "Metaphysica" Publishing House in Belgrade:
* The Secret Doctrine (Tajna doktrina I-III. Kosmogeneza, Antropogeza, Okultizam. Metaphysica, Beograd 2007).
* The Key to Theosophy (Ključ teozofije. Metaphysica, Beograd 2006).

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==Singapore==

Some talks and lectures the Singapore Lodge of TS organize are devoted to H.P.Blavatsky.

==Slovenia==

There are 3 HPB's books were translated into Slovenian language:
* The Voice of the Silence
* The Key to Theosophy
* The Stanzas of Dzyan

==Sweden==

There are some books of H.P.Blavatsky translated into Swedish:

* The Secret Doctrine (Den Hemliga Läran), translated by F. Kellberg in 1898
* The Key to Theosophy (Nyckel till Teosofin), translated by Barbro Melander and Märta Wiklund
* The Voice of the Silence (Tystnadens röst), translated by Carin Scholander
* Practical Occultism (Praktisk Ockultism), translated by Ingeborg Schönmeyr

H.P. Blavatsky’s books are studied very well in Sweden. There is a study group of “The Secret Doctrine” for 40 years. “The Voice of the Silence” is very popular.

==Ukraine==

All Ukrainian theosophists study H.P.Blavatsky's works. Being born on the south of modern Ukraine in Dnepropetrovsk city (former Ekaterinoslav) Helena Petrovna is deeply esteemed by the compatriots for her broad enlightenment work which she conducted worldwide.

The house where she has born is under government protection and has a status of museum. There are annual meetings of adherents in there since 1991. In 2011 these meetings are transformed into scientific readings, which have a goal to study the heritage of the outstanding compatriot, the researcher, the philosopher and the writer and also to study a scientific and creative heritage of her family members. Currently the museum is under construction.

The Voice of the Silence (Голос Безмовностi) was translated in 2010 by H.Gordienko.

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Ukrainian sculptor Alexey Leonov modeled H.P.Blavatsky's head and sculpture named [http://leonov.idea.in.ua/galereya/category/8-svetochi "19 centure Sphynx"]:

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==Uruguay==

Uruguayans read H.P.Blavatsky's works in Spanish. The most popular is The Secret Doctrine and The Voice of the Silence.

==The USA==

The works of H.P. Blavatsky are still popular among the general public in the USA and members of the Theosophical Society in the USA. The most popular of her works is “The Secret Doctrine” followed by “Isis Unveiled”.

Theosophical Publishing House '''Quest Books''',(Wheaton, Illinois, http://www.questbooks.net) publishes:
* "Collected Writings of H.P.Blavatsky", 15 volumes
* "The Letters of H.P. Blavatsky", 1-st volume
* numerous other HPB's works and other theosophical books in text, audio and video.

The following Internet sites are devoted to H.P. Blavatsky:

* http://www.blavatskyarchives.com
* http://www.blavatsky.net
* http://theosophy.wiki (partly)

There are many links to the Internet resources devoted to H.P.Blavatsky on [http://blavatskyarchives.com/hpblinks.htm Blavatsky Archives web-page]

There is the TS branch “The Miami-Dade Blavatsky Lodge” located in Florida.

==Zambia==

In Zambia, in the 1980s efforts were made to translate some H.P. Blavatsky's works into a local language Bemba. One such was “The Key to Theosophy” but somewhere along the way this work was not continued. So theosophists in Zambia read HPB in English.

Mufulira and Kitwe Lodges have copies of the six Volume of the Secret Doctrine. Senior, serious students keenly study and share with others on excerpt from “The Secret Doctrine”, “Isis Unveiled” and “Practical Occultism”.

=Internet resources=

H.P.Blavatsky's works can be bought read or downloaded on several languages:

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* [http://www.theosophycompany.org/cart_blavatsky.html TheosophyCompany.org]
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* [http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/theosophypdfs/early_theosophical_publications_authors.htm BlavatskyArchives.com]
* [http://www.blavatsky.net/index.php/links-support-theosophy-blavatsky-reading-seeker Blavatsky.net]
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* [http://blavatskynews.blogspot.de/ Blavatsky News] - world news regarding H.P.Blavatsky name
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* [http://www.theosophy.ru/byauthor.htm Theosophy.ru]
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* [http://www.roerich.com/7_2.htm Roerich.com]
* [http://ru.teopedia.org/pool/Категория:Труды_Блаватской_ЕП Teopedia.org]
* [http://www.theosophist.ru/index_works.shtml Theosophist.ru]
* [https://yadi.sk/d/UMsReuQG4xhOI/%D0%A3%D1%87%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F%20%28%D0%A4%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D0%B8%2C%20%D0%A0%D0%B5%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B8%D0%B8%2C%20%D0%A2%D0%B5%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%B8%29/%D0%A2%D0%B5%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D1%8F/%D0%91%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%82%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%8F%20%D0%95%D0%9F Teopedia.Text]
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=See also=

* This article [[:ru:Наследие Е.П.Блаватской в современном мире | in Russian]]

[[Category: Blavatsky Helena Petrovna]]
[[ru:Наследие Е.П.Блаватской в современном мире]]

H.P.Blavatsky's heritage in the modern world

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=H.P.Blavatsky's life=

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(Main article: [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]])

Great minds of the world are born at all times. They are destined to become the mediators of the evolutionary powers. Some of them go unnoticed, others become hubs of global change. Helena Petrovna Blavatsky is one of such great people. Her life and work help us broaden our consciousness, understand the world around us in new terms. She worked for the future of every man for the new age, the dawn of which illuminated the progressive minds of the 19th century.

Helena Petrovna faced her birthday 60 times, including the day of birth itself. It was 96 days until the 61st one. She took her first breath in August 12, 1831 (July 31 according to the Julian calendar, which Russia used at that time), in Yekaterinoslav city (now it is Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine). She took her last breath in May 8th, 1891 in London.

On the day when a person passes away, his or her mission on Earth has been completed. All the seeds were sown and it is for future generations to see which seeds will produce, and which will not. The passing away of H.P. Blavatsky was not final: her activity and energy have ignited many spiritual organizations and movements throughout the world. We feel that she is still with us today.

We remember a person because his or her ideas and deeds spark new generations. H.P. Blavatsky still inspires seekers for the truth: her numerous writings guide readers into the spiritual world. Her devotion to the Masters, her efforts to bring their teachings to the world, her service for mankind have made great changes in our minds. She inspires our thoughts and lights up our hearts.

Death and birth are the points where worlds share their experience in an everlasting cycle. Every death is an impulse for birth. Every birth attracts our attention toward life and existence, to something obvious for us, to something we can feel and analyse, to something we accept as real. These two important days of HPB's life turn our attention to the fact that her ideas and thoughts have spread widely through the world, that they are still alive. Her works are under constant study on every continent, they have been translated into many languages, they are constantly reprinted in new editions, and this process, once started, never stops.

The Theosophical Society (of which she was co-founder) according to the 2013 annual report has 26 000 members, 947 branches and 175 Official Study Centres in 56 countries. There are other organizations which were inspired by H.P. Blavatsky on educational and enlightenment work, on exploring the hidden powers of nature and humanity, on strengthening the brotherly relationship between people and all living beings. The entire 'New Age' movement is sometimes attributed to Madame Blavatsky.

A short report below on some countries reflects HPB's influence on the modern world. It does not contain the final information. New data continues to develop.

=H.P.Blavatsky in the world=
==Argentina==

In Argentina H.P. Blavatsky’s books are read in Spanish. Her works are very popular - the most requested are:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrina Secreta)
* The Voice of the Silence (La Voz del Silencio)
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Sin Velo)
* The Key to Theosophy (La Clave de la Teosofia)

==Austria==

Blavatsky’s works are well honored among Austrian theosophists, especially her best known works: "The Voice of the Silence", "The Key to Theosophy" and "The Secret Doctrine".
Original teachings of Blavatsky and "The Mahatma Letters" are the main source of their spiritual activities.

TS Lodge in Graz is named after H.P. Blavatsky.

==Belgium==

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The Belgians read H.P. Blavatsky in English, Dutch and French. All the main HPB works are translated into Dutch (see Netherlands) and more of them into French (see France).

The most popular books in the country are “The Key to Theosophy”, “Practical Occultism” and “The Voice of the Silence”. The theosophists who have studied these books usually want to continue with “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Mahatma Letters”.

In Brussels, Belgium, there was a Lodge called "Branche Blavatsky" for one hundred years, but it did not continue after 2012.

The Belgian artist Ferdinand Schirren made an H.P. Blavatsky mask.

==Bolivia==

TS Members in Bolivia study theosophy basics in regular groups, including “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Voice of the Silence”.

Two study groups in Santa Cruz are studying “The Secret Doctrine” and one study group in Tarua meets three times a week and studies “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Theosophical Glossary”. The Oruro City study group meets weekly to study “The Voice of the Silence”.

==Brazil==

All the main works by H.P. Blavatsky have been translated into Portuguese:
* “The Secret Doctrine”
* “Isis Unveiled”
* “The Key to Theosophy”, translated by Celia Moraes, 1st edition 1991, 4th edition 2011
* “Practical Occultism”
* “The Voice of the Silence”
* “Moments of Wisdom” - her quotations for daily life

There are also:
* “Foundations of Esoteric Philosophy”, 1st edition 1991, 3rd edition 2001
* “H.P.B. The Extraordinary Life and Influence of Helena Blavatsky” by Sylvia Cranston, translated by Murillo Nunes de Azevedo

All these books are available to anyone who wants to buy them from the Brazilian Theosophical Publishing House. The most popular among theosophists are “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Key to Theosophy”.

There is a Lodge of the Theosophical Society in the city of Vitoria, Espirito Santo State, in the east of Brazil, called “Blavatsky Lodge”.

==Canada==

There are Blavatsky Lodges of TS in Burnaby, British Columbia.

==Chile==

Theosophists in Chile read H.P.Blavatsky books mostly in Spanish. Currently the following works are translated:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrina Secreta)
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Sin Velo)
* The Key to Theosophy (La Clave de la Teosofia)
* The Voice of the Silence (La voz del Silencio)
* Practical Occultism (Ocultismo Práctico)
* From the Caves and Jungles of Hindustan (Por las grutas y selvas del Indostan)
* H.P.Blavatsky - Collected Writings, volumes 1 - 9 (10 - 15 have not been translated yet)
* many articles

The most popular HPB's book among thesophists in Chile is “The Key to Theosophy”. The members of TS in Chile study “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Voice of the Silence” on their regular meetings.

==China==

The Key to Theosophy (證道學的關鍵 (Traditional), 证道学的关键 (Simplified)) is being translated by Chinese Project Team, TS Asia, East & South East

==England==

H.P. Blavatsky and her works are the cornerstones of the Theosophical study in England. Her three main works are the ones most studied with weekly study groups at HQ – Mondays: “Isis Unveiled”; Tuesdays: “The Secret Doctrine”; and every other Wednesday; “The Key to Theosophy”. HPB’s work is also studied in regular study groups in Lodges throughout the UK.

Blavatsky Lodge (of the TS in England), based in London, is one of the oldest in the world (2nd in England, 3rd in Europe), formed in 1887 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blavatsky_Lodge http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blavatsky_Lodge] ). The distinguishing factor in the Blavatsky Lodge was that Madame Blavatsky herself was present at the Lodge every Thursday. Those discussions were collected in the “Transactions of the Blavatsky Lodge” and contain many commentaries on the Secret Doctrine. The Lodge still meets on Thursdays at HQ.

There is also HPB Lodge of the TSE, a peripatetic Lodge currently based in the Midlands.

There is The Blavatsky Trust, formed by Geoffrey Farthing, a past president of the TSE, specifically to promote Blavatsky Theosophy ([http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk/ http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk] ).

H.P. Blavatsky spent a considerable amount of time in and around London and at the TS in England, and passed away here. This, and the importance of her works, may account for why she is more celebrated here than the other two founders of the TS.

==Finland==

A lot of Blavatsky’s works have been translated into Finnish:
* The Secret Doctrine I and II and III (Salainen Oppi I ja II ja III), original translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917, revised translation by P Carpelan in 1988 and 2012 to ebooks
* Index to the Secret Doctrine I and II (Salaisen Opin hakemisto osat I ja II), translated by P Carpelan in 1988
* The Secret Doctrine abridgement and the Stanzas of Dzyan (Salainen Oppi, johdanto ja Dzyanin runot), original translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917, revised in 1988
* Isis Unveiled (Hunnuton Isis), translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917
* The Key to Theosophy (Teosofian avain), first translation in 1906 and second in 1925 by P Ervast
* The Voice of the Silence (Hiljaisuuden ääni), translated in 1907 and 1973
* Practical Occultism (Käytännön okkultismi), translated early 1900s
* Theosophical glossary (Teosofinen sanakirja), translated by group in 1980s
* H.P. Blavatsky – a Herald of Light (H.P. Blavatsky – Valon airut), 45 writings of HPB compiled by P&K Salonen in 1981
* Esoteric instructions I, II and III (Esoteeriset ohjeet I, II ja III), translation by P Carpelan in 2012 to ebook
* Buddhist writings (Buddhalaisia kirjoituksia), a compilation of 8 articles by HPB about buddhism, with explanation of Sanskrit words

There are also published:
* Foundations of Esoteric Philosophy according to HPB (Esoteerisen filosofian perusteet HPB:n mukaan), translated by EH and VA in 1988

There is also a bi-weekly study group dedicated to "The Secret Doctrine".

One [http://www.kolumbus.fi/elonpyora/index.htm Helsinki TS lodge] is named as Blavatsky Lodge.

Secret Doctrine seminars are held around Finland approximately 3-4 times a year.

==France==

All the main H.P.Blavatsky works are translated into French:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrine Secrète), 3 volumes
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Dévoilée)
* The Voice of the Silence (La Voix du silence)
* Theosophical Glossary (Le Glossaire Théosophique)
* Practical Occultism (Occultisme pratique)

These books could be purchased in web-store “Les Editions Adyar”, [http://www.editionsadyar.com/index.php?page=auteur&auteur=5 http://www.editionsadyar.com/index.php?page=auteur&auteur=5]

==Germany==

All major works of H. P. Blavatsky have been translated into German even longer time ago. This is especially:

* The Secret Doctrine (Geheimlehre) was translated first. In 1895 Annie Besant gave the permission for translating it. The Translation was initiated by Franz Hartmann, the translator was Dr.  Robert Froebe. Since then, other translations appeared, also abbreviated editions. The most popular abbreviated edition is the translation by Hank Troemel, finished in 2003.
* Isis Unveiled (Isis entschleiert)
* The Key to Theosophy (Der Schlüssel zur Theosophie)
* The Voice of the Silence (Die Stimme der Stille)

All her books one can buy in German section of Amazon ([http://www.amazon.de/ www.amazon.de]).

The German Section of the TS dates to 1902. In the first half of the 20th century, many German esoterics and occultists took over ideas from Blavatsky without mentioning her. The most popular of them was Rudolf Steiner, the founder of the so-called "Anthroposophie".

After having been forbidden in the "Third Reich", the work of the TS started up immediately in 1945 and the following years.

The Berlin lodge of TS is named ‘Blavatsky Lodge’.

H.P. Blavatsky lived in Würzburg, Ludwigstraße, 6 during the years 1885/1886, in Mme Constance Wachtmeister’s home. There she worked on the first part of The Secret Doctrine. There is the plaque on the building in Würzburg where she once resided.

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==Greece==

There are several works by H.P. Blavatsky which are translated into the Hellenic language. They are:

* The Secret Doctrine (ΜΥΣΤΙΚΗ ΔΟΞΑΣΙΑ), 3 volumes, 3rd volume was finished in 2013, published in 2 books titled "Mystics, Occult and Magical Arts" (ΜΥΣΤΕΣ, ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΟ ΚΑΙ ΜΑΓΙΚΕΣ ΤΕΧΝΕΣ, vol. Α & B)
* Isis Unveiled (ΑΠΟΚΑΛΥΜΕΝΗ ΙΣΙΣ) published in 7 small volumes
* The Key to Theosophy (ΤΟ ΚΛΕΙΔΙ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΣΟΦΙΑΣ)
* The Voice of the Silence (Η ΦΩΝΗ ΤΗΣ ΣΙΓΗΣ)
* Practical Occultism (ΤΑ ΠΡΩΤΑ ΒΗΜΑΤΑ ΣΤΟΝ ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΙΣΜΟ), the Hellenic title of the first book means: "The First Steps in Occultism"
* Yoga and occultism (ΓΙΟΓΚΑ ΚΑΙ ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΙΣΜΟΣ (ΑΝΘΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΕΣΩΤΕΡΙΚΗΣ ΓΝΩΣΗΣ) ) – an anthology of her writings under this title

TS Lodge in Athens named after HPB “Blavatsky Lodge”.

The White Lotus Day is celebrated by Greek theosophists every year.

==Hungary==

In Hungary up to now the following H.P.Blavatsky works have been translated and published:

* The Secret Doctrine (Titkos Tanítás), 1st volume is complete, 2nd is being done
* The Voice of the Silence (A Csend Hangja)
* Practical Occultism (Gyakorlati okkultizmus)

“The Voice of the Silence” (first translated HPB book), “The Practical Occultism” and in the same volume her two articles (“Is Theosophy a Religion?” and “The Origin of Evil”) have translated and published, with the Foundation of Esoteric Philosophy (ed. by I. Hoskins).

The most of H.P. Blavatsky’s writings were (and are) translated by Mr. János Szabari and can be downloaded from the site of TS in Hungary: [http://teozofia.hu/index.php?fent=olvasnivalo http://teozofia.hu/index.php?fent=olvasnivalo] .

H.P. Blavatsky’s books can be bought in some great bookstores (such as Alexandra, Lira, Elixir), in some yearly exhibitions and during regular public lectures.

Hungarians usually say “Blavatsky”, spelling as in English and sometimes “Blavatskyné” (= Mrs. Blavatsky)

==India==

There is the international headquarter of the Theosophical Society in Adyar, Chennai (former Madras until 1996) of which H.P.Blavatsky was the co-founder. There are founder's statue, “Blavatsky bungalow” and “Blavatsky banyan” on Adyar territory.

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HPB's works are studied at annual School of Wisdom in Adyar. The Theosophical Publishing House publishes H.P.Blavatsky works constantly.

==Ireland==

The majority of the TS members in Ireland are now studying notes on “The Voice of the Silence” by HPB, which is favourite and much loved mystical booklet of hers some of Irish theosophists have at their bedsides and frequently refer to.

Personal libraries of theosophists in Ireland include all major works by H.P.Blavatsky.

==Israel==

The following Helena Blavatsky's (הלנה בלבצקי) books are translated into the Hebrew language:
* "Key to Theosophy" (מפתח לתאוסופיה) was translated and published at the end of the 1970-s. The translation was done by a professional translator Mr. Tuvia Ornan and edited by Mr. Vitally Rubissa.
* "The Voice of Silence" (קול הדממה) was translated and published in the beginning of the 1990-s by Mrs. Anava Kantor a long time Theosophist and edited by Abraham Oron.
* "Practical Occultism" (תורת הנסתר המעשית) was translated by Mrs. Anava Kantor and edited by Abraham Oron somewhen at the end of the 1990-s
* "The abridgment of The Secret Doctrine" () (not yet published), was translated by Mr. Ezion Becker and is being still checked and edited .

First 3 books can be bought from TS in Israel website, http://theosophia.co.il/

==Italy==

A lot of Blavatsky’s works have been translated into Italian:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Dottrina Segreta) and “The Secret Doctrine abridgement” (La Dottrina Segreta versione di studio). A new edition of the latter has been recently published.
* The Voice of the Silence (La voce del Silenzio)
* The Key to Theosophy (La chiave della Teosofia)
* Isis Unveiled (Iside svelata)
* The Stanzas of Dzyan (Le Stanze di Dzyan)
* Raya Yoga or Occultism (Raja Yoga o occultismo)

Italian theosophists are much obliged to H.P.Blavatsky and they highly regard her works, ''in primis'' the “The Voice of the Silence” and “The Secret Doctrine”.

The official website of the Italian Theosophical Society ([http://teosofica.org/ http://teosofica.org]) speaks widely about H.P. Blavatsky. Her biography is also present on the website. Many biographies have been published in Italian, the most important by Sylvia Cranston,  and by Sinnett.  Other books written by two  Italian Theosophists are the following: 

* “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky e la Società Teosofica” by Paola Giovetti; 
* “Blavatsky e Besant – il fulmine e il tuono” by Livia Lucchini.

The Italian version of the DVD  "The Life of Helena Petrovna BLAVATSKY" by Ian Wilson (“La vita di HPB”) was also published.

As for H.P.Blavatsky presence in Italy and her contacts with  Giuseppe Garibaldi one could read an article by Patrizia Calvi: “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky and Italy“, which was also published in the May 2012 issue of "The Theosophist". 

There is a Lodge in Milan, named after HPB, the same in Rome, and in Piea d’Asti where a Study Group is present with her name.

==Japan==

Currently the following H.P.Blavatsky works are translated into Japanese:

* The Secret Doctrine, volume 1, published under the title “Secret Doctrine. Universe Generation Theory” (シークレット・ドクトリン　宇宙発生論《上》). The second volume is being translated and published in the bi-monthly The Japanese Theosophist. The translators are Emiko Tanaka (田中恵美子) and Jeff Clark (ジェフ･クラーク).
* 365 days words of Blavatsky (ブラヴァツキーのことば365日) – the translation of “Madame Blavatsky’s Words for Each Day of the Year”. Translator: Yamaguchi (山口多一).
* Isis Unveiled, volume I - Science (ベールをとったイシス第１巻科学上), translator: Oimatsu Katsuhiro (老松克博)
* Proceedings of the Secret Doctrine (シークレット・ドクトリンの議事録), the translators are Emiko Tanaka (田中恵美子) and Jeff Clark (ジェフ･クラーク).
* History of the Secret Doctrine (シークレット・ドクトリンの沿革), translator: Matsuda Katsurahate (松田桂果)

The TS Lodge in Tokyo which is consist of 51 members study H.P.Blavatsky works in their native language.

==Myanmar (Burma)==

TS members in Myanmar study “The Secret Doctrine” among other spiritual literature on their meetings.

==Netherlands==

Some of H.P. Blavatsky works have been translated into Dutch:

* The Secret Doctrine (Geheime Leer) was first translated and published in 1907. The “Introduction” in The Secret Doctrine, vol. 1, together with some other parts of vol. 1 and 2 and the ‘Bowen notes’ are published in a book titled “Een introductie tot De Geheime Leer”
* The Voice of the Silence (De stem van de stilte) was first translated and published 1907
* The Key to Theosophy (De sleutel tot de theosofie) was first translated and published 1906
* Isis Unveiled (Isis ontsluierd) was first translated and published in 1911
* Transactions of the Blavatksy Lodge (Een toelichting op De Geheime Leer stanza;s I – IV; Handelingen van de Blavatsky Lodge) published in 1995
* H.P. Blavatsky to the American Conventions: 1888-1891 published in 1980 under the title “H.P. Blavatsky aan de Amerikaanse conventies: 1888-1891”
* Occult stories of H.P. Blavatsky and W.Q. Judge, collected and translated into Dutch and published in 1999 under the title “Occulte verhalen van H.P. Blavatksy and W.Q. Judge”.
* Many essays and articles of H.P. Blavatsky have been translated into Dutch and published in booklet.

Many Internet sites in Dutch give information about her.

Books by H.P.Blavatsky issued by UTVN Publishing House could be purchased from web-store http://theosofie.nl.

There are always lectures and study groups of HPB works in The International Theosophical Centre in Naarden. At the headquarters two study groups have taken up “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Mahatma Letters” for study.

“The Theosophical Society Point Loma – Blavatskyhouse The Haque” uses HPB name in its own name to indicate the priority of their activity as to follow the H.P.Blvatsky vision of theosophical movement.

==Nicaragua==

There is a TS branch “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge” in the country, which consist of 12 members.

==Peru==

The Blavatsky Lodge in Peru celebrated its 90th anniversary on 1 June 2014.

==Poland==

HPB (Helena P. Blawatska) works translated into Polish are:
* The Secret Doctrine (Doktryna Tajemna), volumes 1,2,3, published by Loka-Rybnik
* The Voice of the Silence (Glos Ciszy), published by Wieluń in 2014

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==Qatar==

There is a TS branch “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge” in the State of Qatar.

==Russia==

Soon after revolution of 1917 the theosophy in Russia was forbidden as well as many other mystical and religious organizations. Elena Petrovna Blavatsky's (Елена Петровна Блаватская) works got under a ban almost until the time of the Soviet Union disintegration in 1991. One year prior to this event in May, 1990 the first officially opened action devoted to return of name and heritage of H.P.Blavatsky to Russia took place. There were the exhibition “Sphinx of XIX century” (where most people could see the photo of HPB and other Russian and foreign theosophists for the first time) and the special evening meeting devoted to her life and creativity. Opening of an exhibition was shown on the central channel of television. The TS international President Radha Burneir came to USSR and took part in the opening ceremony. She brought two volumes of “The Secret Doctrine” as a gift and gave the inspiring speech. In 1991, the 160th anniversary of H.P. Blavatsky's birthday and the 100th anniversary of her passing away, there were 4 editions of “The Secret Doctrine” at once issued by 4 independent publishing houses in different cities of Russia. This fact made obvious that there was a great interest to the works of the world-known compatriot among the citizens, despite a ban. Since then different works by H.P.Blavatsky are published every year to satisfy constant interest of readers.

Nowadays all her books, most articles and majority of letters have been translated and published, most of them several times and in different translations. The major publications are:

* The Secret Doctrine (Тайная Доктрина) – volumes 1 and 2 are translated by H.I.Roerich (first publication was in 1937), volume 3 is translated by A.P.Heidok. “The Secret Doctrine” is issued almost every year. There were no less than 17 issues by 15 different publishing houses from 1991 till 2014 ([http://ru.teopedia.org/lib/Блаватская_Е.П._-_Тайная_Доктрина_(публикации) see the list] in Russian). There was another translation of “The Secret Doctrine” by A.A.Kamensky at the beginning of 20th century, but it is lost for now.
* Isis Unveiled (Разоблачённая Изида) – translated by A.P.Heidok and published by several publishing houses. There was an attempt to correct the translation by publishing houses “Sfera” ("Сфера", Moscow) and Lotac ("Лотаць", Minsk, Belarus). The work started at 2000 and still going on.
* The Voice of the Silence (Голос Безмолвия) – translated by H.F.Pisareva. The book was published by several publishing houses.
* The Key to Theosophy (Ключ к теософии) – have several translations and published by several publishing houses.
* Theosophical Glossary (Теософский словарь) – have several translations and published by several publishing houses in 1994, 2003, 2004, 2009.
* Articles were published in several volumes by different publishing houses in their series:
** White Lotus series (серия «Белый Лотос»), Sfera Publishing House, the series started in 1993, 21 volumes were published
** H.P.Blavatsky series (серия «Е.П.Блаватская»), MCF Publishing House, 1994-1999, 4 volumes were published
** Great Adepts series (серия «Великие посвящённые»), Eksmo-Press, the series started in 2001, 7 volumes were published
** H.P.Blavatsky for the offspring series (серия «Е.П.Блаватская – потомкам»), Sfera Publishing House, the series started in 2004, 9 volumes were published
** Delphis Publishing House (издательство «Дельфис»), started its series at 2014 (without special name) and 6 volume already issued
* From the Caves and Jungles of Hindustan (Из пещер и дебрей Индостана) originally published in Russian magazine “Russky Vestnik” («Русский Вестник», Russian Messenger) in 1883 and was issued in a separate book in 1912 in Saint-Petersburg. Recently it was published in 1994, 2001 and 2008 by different publishing houses.

There are more than dozen H.P.Blavatsky's biographies were translated into Russian and published. Those written by Constance Wachtmeister, Sylvia Cranston, Murphy Howard are among them. The biographies by V.P.Zhelihovskaya and H.F.Pisareva were written in Russian originally, they published as well. The modern authors made their contribution also:

* Kim Kiuru – HPB (Ким Киуру. «Е.П.Б.») published in 2010 by Belovodie Publishing House (издательство «Беловодье»)
* O.G.Boldyrev – Blavatsky. Shambhala messanger (О.Г.Болдырев, «Блаватская – вестница Шамбалы») published in 2013 by Veche Publishing House (издательство «Вече»)

Except literature Elena Petrovna's name became constant to sound at various conferences (not only theosophical). There are also works devoted to H.P.Blavatsky in poetry and fine arts. Moscow Theosophical Society issued the poetry collection book “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky's Memories”.

There are several communities in every large Russian-speaking social network in Internet devoted to H.P.Blavatsky. Almost each large web-site of the mystical and/or educational content has the page devoted to her. There are some resources:

* http://www.theosophy.ru/hpb.htm
* http://www.theosophist.ru
* http://ru.teopedia.org/hpb/
* http://hpblavatsky.ru
* http://www.lomonosov.org/section/epblavatskaya.htm

All her works can be read and purchased on-line or downloaded for free.

Numerous groups of researchers continue work on studying H.P.Blavatsky's heritage. They make an effort to restore the interest to her works in Russia and show the meaning of HPB activity in true light. The following are some of them, which currently continue their activity (in chronological order of their appearance):

* International Centre of the Roerichs (Международный Центр Рерихов) founded in 1989, http://en.icr.su/, and other Roerich organizations
* Scientific Philosophical Society “Peace via culture” (Научно-философское общество "Мир через культуру") founded in 1991 by V.M.Sidorov, http://nfo-mir.com
* Public organization “H.P.Blavatsky Russian Esoteric School of Theosophy” (Русская эзотерическая школа теософии имени Е.П.Блаватской) founded in 1993 by V.A.Bakanov, [http://resht.ru/eng/index.htm http://resht.ru]
* Nonprofit organization “Charity foundation of preservation and development of cultural values “Delphis” (Некоммерческая организация "Благотворительный фонд сохранения и развития культурных ценностей "Дельфис") founded in 1997, http://delphis.ru
* Moscow Theosophical Society
* Internet project “Teopedia” (Теопедия) founded in 2007 by P.N.Malakhov, http://teopedia.org/
* Logaeva's Theosophical Group (Теософская группа Логаевой) founded in 2010 by H.A.Logaeva, http://www.theosophist.ru/
* TS in Russia has 7 branches, the first was founded in 2011 in Moscow. The TS branch in Kemerovo named “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge”.

==Serbia==

There are some H.P.Blavatsky's books translated into Serbian by "Metaphysica" Publishing House in Belgrade:
* The Secret Doctrine (Tajna doktrina I-III. Kosmogeneza, Antropogeza, Okultizam. Metaphysica, Beograd 2007).
* The Key to Theosophy (Ključ teozofije. Metaphysica, Beograd 2006).

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==Singapore==

Some talks and lectures the Singapore Lodge of TS organize are devoted to H.P.Blavatsky.

==Slovenia==

There are 3 HPB's books were translated into Slovenian language:
* The Voice of the Silence
* The Key to Theosophy
* The Stanzas of Dzyan

==Sweden==

There are some books of H.P.Blavatsky translated into Swedish:

* The Secret Doctrine (Den Hemliga Läran), translated by F. Kellberg in 1898
* The Key to Theosophy (Nyckel till Teosofin), translated by Barbro Melander and Märta Wiklund
* The Voice of the Silence (Tystnadens röst), translated by Carin Scholander
* Practical Occultism (Praktisk Ockultism), translated by Ingeborg Schönmeyr

H.P. Blavatsky’s books are studied very well in Sweden. There is a study group of “The Secret Doctrine” for 40 years. “The Voice of the Silence” is very popular.

==Ukraine==

All Ukrainian theosophists study H.P.Blavatsky's works. Being born on the south of modern Ukraine in Dnepropetrovsk city (former Ekaterinoslav) Helena Petrovna is deeply esteemed by the compatriots for her broad enlightenment work which she conducted worldwide.

The house where she has born is under government protection and has a status of museum. There are annual meetings of adherents in there since 1991. In 2011 these meetings are transformed into scientific readings, which have a goal to study the heritage of the outstanding compatriot, the researcher, the philosopher and the writer and also to study a scientific and creative heritage of her family members. Currently the museum is under construction.

The Voice of the Silence (Голос Безмовностi) was translated in 2010 by H.Gordienko.

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Ukrainian sculptor Alexey Leonov modeled H.P.Blavatsky's head and sculpture named [http://leonov.idea.in.ua/galereya/category/8-svetochi "19 centure Sphynx"]:

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==Uruguay==

Uruguayans read H.P.Blavatsky's works in Spanish. The most popular is The Secret Doctrine and The Voice of the Silence.

==The USA==

The works of H.P. Blavatsky are still popular among the general public in the USA and members of the Theosophical Society in the USA. The most popular of her works is “The Secret Doctrine” followed by “Isis Unveiled”.

Theosophical Publishing House '''Quest Books''',(Wheaton, Illinois, http://www.questbooks.net) publishes:
* "Collected Writings of H.P.Blavatsky", 15 volumes
* "The Letters of H.P. Blavatsky", 1-st volume
* numerous other HPB's works and other theosophical books in text, audio and video.

The following Internet sites are devoted to H.P. Blavatsky:

* http://www.blavatskyarchives.com
* http://www.blavatsky.net
* http://theosophy.wiki (partly)

There are many links to the Internet resources devoted to H.P.Blavatsky on [http://blavatskyarchives.com/hpblinks.htm Blavatsky Archives web-page]

There is the TS branch “The Miami-Dade Blavatsky Lodge” located in Florida.

==Zambia==

In Zambia, in the 1980s efforts were made to translate some H.P. Blavatsky's works into a local language Bemba. One such was “The Key to Theosophy” but somewhere along the way this work was not continued. So theosophists in Zambia read HPB in English.

Mufulira and Kitwe Lodges have copies of the six Volume of the Secret Doctrine. Senior, serious students keenly study and share with others on excerpt from “The Secret Doctrine”, “Isis Unveiled” and “Practical Occultism”.

=Internet resources=

H.P.Blavatsky's works can be bought read or downloaded on several languages:

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* [http://www.theosophycompany.org/cart_blavatsky.html TheosophyCompany.org]
* [http://www.questbooks.net/author.cfm?authornum=22 QuestBooks.net]
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* [http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/theosophypdfs/early_theosophical_publications_authors.htm BlavatskyArchives.com]
* [http://www.blavatsky.net/index.php/links-support-theosophy-blavatsky-reading-seeker Blavatsky.net]
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* [http://blavatskynews.blogspot.de/ Blavatsky News] - world news regarding H.P.Blavatsky name
* [http://theosophy.wiki/ Theosophy.Wiki] - provides quotes from HPB, collected under different topics
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* [http://www.theosophy.ru/byauthor.htm Theosophy.ru]
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* [http://ru.teopedia.org/pool/Категория:Труды_Блаватской_ЕП Teopedia.org]
* [http://www.theosophist.ru/index_works.shtml Theosophist.ru]
* [https://yadi.sk/d/UMsReuQG4xhOI/%D0%A3%D1%87%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F%20%28%D0%A4%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D0%B8%2C%20%D0%A0%D0%B5%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B8%D0%B8%2C%20%D0%A2%D0%B5%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%B8%29/%D0%A2%D0%B5%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D1%8F/%D0%91%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%82%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%8F%20%D0%95%D0%9F Teopedia.Text]
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=See also=

* This article [[:ru:Наследие Е.П.Блаватской в современном мире | in Russian]]

[[Category: Blavatsky Helena Petrovna]]
[[ru:Наследие Е.П.Блаватской в современном мире]]

H.P.Blavatsky's heritage in the modern world

2019-11-26T16:49:18Z

Ada Olds: /* Brazil */

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=H.P.Blavatsky's life=

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(Main article: [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]])

Great minds of the world are born at all times. They are destined to become the mediators of the evolutionary powers. Some of them go unnoticed, others become hubs of global change. Helena Petrovna Blavatsky is one of such great people. Her life and work help us broaden our consciousness, understand the world around us in new terms. She worked for the future of every man for the new age, the dawn of which illuminated the progressive minds of the 19th century.

Helena Petrovna faced her birthday 60 times, including the day of birth itself. It was 96 days until the 61st one. She took her first breath in August 12, 1831 (July 31 according to the Julian calendar, which Russia used at that time), in Yekaterinoslav city (now it is Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine). She took her last breath in May 8th, 1891 in London.

On the day when a person passes away, his or her mission on Earth has been completed. All the seeds were sown and it is for future generations to see which seeds will produce, and which will not. The passing away of H.P. Blavatsky was not final: her activity and energy have ignited many spiritual organizations and movements throughout the world. We feel that she is still with us today.

We remember a person because his or her ideas and deeds spark new generations. H.P. Blavatsky still inspires seekers for the truth: her numerous writings guide readers into the spiritual world. Her devotion to the Masters, her efforts to bring their teachings to the world, her service for mankind have made great changes in our minds. She inspires our thoughts and lights up our hearts.

Death and birth are the points where worlds share their experience in an everlasting cycle. Every death is an impulse for birth. Every birth attracts our attention toward life and existence, to something obvious for us, to something we can feel and analyse, to something we accept as real. These two important days of HPB's life turn our attention to the fact that her ideas and thoughts have spread widely through the world, that they are still alive. Her works are under constant study on every continent, they have been translated into many languages, they are constantly reprinted in new editions, and this process, once started, never stops.

The Theosophical Society (of which she was co-founder) according to the 2013 annual report has 26 000 members, 947 branches and 175 Official Study Centres in 56 countries. There are other organizations which were inspired by H.P. Blavatsky on educational and enlightenment work, on exploring the hidden powers of nature and humanity, on strengthening the brotherly relationship between people and all living beings. The entire 'New Age' movement is sometimes attributed to Madame Blavatsky.

A short report below on some countries reflects HPB's influence on the modern world. It does not contain the final information. New data continues to develop.

=H.P.Blavatsky in the world=
==Argentina==

In Argentina H.P. Blavatsky’s books are read in Spanish. Her works are very popular - the most requested are:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrina Secreta)
* The Voice of the Silence (La Voz del Silencio)
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Sin Velo)
* The Key to Theosophy (La Clave de la Teosofia)

==Austria==

Blavatsky’s works are well honored among Austrian theosophists, especially her best known works: "The Voice of the Silence", "The Key to Theosophy" and "The Secret Doctrine".
Original teachings of Blavatsky and "The Mahatma Letters" are the main source of their spiritual activities.

TS Lodge in Graz is named after H.P. Blavatsky.

==Belgium==

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The Belgians read H.P. Blavatsky in English, Dutch and French. All the main HPB works are translated into Dutch (see Netherlands) and more of them into French (see France).

The most popular books in the country are “The Key to Theosophy”, “Practical Occultism” and “The Voice of the Silence”. The theosophists who have studied these books usually want to continue with “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Mahatma Letters”.

In Brussels, Belgium, there was a Lodge called "Branche Blavatsky" for one hundred years, but it did not continue after 2012.

The Belgian artist Ferdinand Schirren made an H.P. Blavatsky mask.

==Bolivia==

TS Members in Bolivia study theosophy basics in regular groups, including “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Voice of the Silence”.

Two study groups in Santa Cruz are studying “The Secret Doctrine” and one study group in Tarua meets three times a week and studies “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Theosophical Glossary”. The Oruro City study group meets weekly to study “The Voice of the Silence”.

==Brazil==

All the main works by H.P. Blavatsky have been translated into Portuguese:
* “The Secret Doctrine”
* “Isis Unveiled”
* “The Key to Theosophy”, translated by Celia Moraes, 1st edition 1991, 4th edition 2011
* “Practical Occultism”
* “The Voice of the Silence”
* “Moments of Wisdom” - her quotations for daily life

There are also:
* “Foundations of Esoteric Philosophy”, 1st edition 1991, 3rd edition 2001
* “H.P.B. The Extraordinary Life and Influence of Helena Blavatsky” by Sylvia Cranston, translated by Murillo Nunes de Azevedo

All these books are available to anyone who wants to buy them from the Brazilian Theosophical Publishing House. The most popular among theosophists are “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Key to Theosophy”.

There is a Lodge of the Theosophical Society in the city of Vitoria, Espirito Santo State, in the east of Brazil, called “Blavatsky Lodge”.

==Canada==

There is Blavatsky Lodges of TS in Burnaby, British Columbia.

==Chile==

Theosophists in Chile read H.P.Blavatsky books mostly in Spanish. Currently the following works are translated:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrina Secreta)
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Sin Velo)
* The Key to Theosophy (La Clave de la Teosofia)
* The Voice of the Silence (La voz del Silencio)
* Practical Occultism (Ocultismo Práctico)
* From the Caves and Jungles of Hindustan (Por las grutas y selvas del Indostan)
* H.P.Blavatsky - Collected Writings, volumes 1 - 9 (10 - 15 have not been translated yet)
* many articles

The most popular HPB's book among thesophists in Chile is “The Key to Theosophy”. The members of TS in Chile study “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Voice of the Silence” on their regular meetings.

==China==

The Key to Theosophy (證道學的關鍵 (Traditional), 证道学的关键 (Simplified)) is being translated by Chinese Project Team, TS Asia, East & South East

==England==

H.P. Blavatsky and her works are the cornerstones of the Theosophical study in England. Her three main works are the ones most studied with weekly study groups at HQ – Mondays: “Isis Unveiled”; Tuesdays: “The Secret Doctrine”; and every other Wednesday; “The Key to Theosophy”. HPB’s work is also studied in regular study groups in Lodges throughout the UK.

Blavatsky Lodge (of the TS in England), based in London, is one of the oldest in the world (2nd in England, 3rd in Europe), formed in 1887 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blavatsky_Lodge http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blavatsky_Lodge] ). The distinguishing factor in the Blavatsky Lodge was that Madame Blavatsky herself was present at the Lodge every Thursday. Those discussions were collected in the “Transactions of the Blavatsky Lodge” and contain many commentaries on the Secret Doctrine. The Lodge still meets on Thursdays at HQ.

There is also HPB Lodge of the TSE, a peripatetic Lodge currently based in the Midlands.

There is The Blavatsky Trust, formed by Geoffrey Farthing, a past president of the TSE, specifically to promote Blavatsky Theosophy ([http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk/ http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk] ).

H.P. Blavatsky spent a considerable amount of time in and around London and at the TS in England, and passed away here. This, and the importance of her works, may account for why she is more celebrated here than the other two founders of the TS.

==Finland==

A lot of Blavatsky’s works have been translated into Finnish:
* The Secret Doctrine I and II and III (Salainen Oppi I ja II ja III), original translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917, revised translation by P Carpelan in 1988 and 2012 to ebooks
* Index to the Secret Doctrine I and II (Salaisen Opin hakemisto osat I ja II), translated by P Carpelan in 1988
* The Secret Doctrine abridgement and the Stanzas of Dzyan (Salainen Oppi, johdanto ja Dzyanin runot), original translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917, revised in 1988
* Isis Unveiled (Hunnuton Isis), translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917
* The Key to Theosophy (Teosofian avain), first translation in 1906 and second in 1925 by P Ervast
* The Voice of the Silence (Hiljaisuuden ääni), translated in 1907 and 1973
* Practical Occultism (Käytännön okkultismi), translated early 1900s
* Theosophical glossary (Teosofinen sanakirja), translated by group in 1980s
* H.P. Blavatsky – a Herald of Light (H.P. Blavatsky – Valon airut), 45 writings of HPB compiled by P&K Salonen in 1981
* Esoteric instructions I, II and III (Esoteeriset ohjeet I, II ja III), translation by P Carpelan in 2012 to ebook
* Buddhist writings (Buddhalaisia kirjoituksia), a compilation of 8 articles by HPB about buddhism, with explanation of Sanskrit words

There are also published:
* Foundations of Esoteric Philosophy according to HPB (Esoteerisen filosofian perusteet HPB:n mukaan), translated by EH and VA in 1988

There is also a bi-weekly study group dedicated to "The Secret Doctrine".

One [http://www.kolumbus.fi/elonpyora/index.htm Helsinki TS lodge] is named as Blavatsky Lodge.

Secret Doctrine seminars are held around Finland approximately 3-4 times a year.

==France==

All the main H.P.Blavatsky works are translated into French:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrine Secrète), 3 volumes
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Dévoilée)
* The Voice of the Silence (La Voix du silence)
* Theosophical Glossary (Le Glossaire Théosophique)
* Practical Occultism (Occultisme pratique)

These books could be purchased in web-store “Les Editions Adyar”, [http://www.editionsadyar.com/index.php?page=auteur&auteur=5 http://www.editionsadyar.com/index.php?page=auteur&auteur=5]

==Germany==

All major works of H. P. Blavatsky have been translated into German even longer time ago. This is especially:

* The Secret Doctrine (Geheimlehre) was translated first. In 1895 Annie Besant gave the permission for translating it. The Translation was initiated by Franz Hartmann, the translator was Dr.  Robert Froebe. Since then, other translations appeared, also abbreviated editions. The most popular abbreviated edition is the translation by Hank Troemel, finished in 2003.
* Isis Unveiled (Isis entschleiert)
* The Key to Theosophy (Der Schlüssel zur Theosophie)
* The Voice of the Silence (Die Stimme der Stille)

All her books one can buy in German section of Amazon ([http://www.amazon.de/ www.amazon.de]).

The German Section of the TS dates to 1902. In the first half of the 20th century, many German esoterics and occultists took over ideas from Blavatsky without mentioning her. The most popular of them was Rudolf Steiner, the founder of the so-called "Anthroposophie".

After having been forbidden in the "Third Reich", the work of the TS started up immediately in 1945 and the following years.

The Berlin lodge of TS is named ‘Blavatsky Lodge’.

H.P. Blavatsky lived in Würzburg, Ludwigstraße, 6 during the years 1885/1886, in Mme Constance Wachtmeister’s home. There she worked on the first part of The Secret Doctrine. There is the plaque on the building in Würzburg where she once resided.

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==Greece==

There are several works by H.P. Blavatsky which are translated into the Hellenic language. They are:

* The Secret Doctrine (ΜΥΣΤΙΚΗ ΔΟΞΑΣΙΑ), 3 volumes, 3rd volume was finished in 2013, published in 2 books titled "Mystics, Occult and Magical Arts" (ΜΥΣΤΕΣ, ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΟ ΚΑΙ ΜΑΓΙΚΕΣ ΤΕΧΝΕΣ, vol. Α & B)
* Isis Unveiled (ΑΠΟΚΑΛΥΜΕΝΗ ΙΣΙΣ) published in 7 small volumes
* The Key to Theosophy (ΤΟ ΚΛΕΙΔΙ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΣΟΦΙΑΣ)
* The Voice of the Silence (Η ΦΩΝΗ ΤΗΣ ΣΙΓΗΣ)
* Practical Occultism (ΤΑ ΠΡΩΤΑ ΒΗΜΑΤΑ ΣΤΟΝ ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΙΣΜΟ), the Hellenic title of the first book means: "The First Steps in Occultism"
* Yoga and occultism (ΓΙΟΓΚΑ ΚΑΙ ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΙΣΜΟΣ (ΑΝΘΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΕΣΩΤΕΡΙΚΗΣ ΓΝΩΣΗΣ) ) – an anthology of her writings under this title

TS Lodge in Athens named after HPB “Blavatsky Lodge”.

The White Lotus Day is celebrated by Greek theosophists every year.

==Hungary==

In Hungary up to now the following H.P.Blavatsky works have been translated and published:

* The Secret Doctrine (Titkos Tanítás), 1st volume is complete, 2nd is being done
* The Voice of the Silence (A Csend Hangja)
* Practical Occultism (Gyakorlati okkultizmus)

“The Voice of the Silence” (first translated HPB book), “The Practical Occultism” and in the same volume her two articles (“Is Theosophy a Religion?” and “The Origin of Evil”) have translated and published, with the Foundation of Esoteric Philosophy (ed. by I. Hoskins).

The most of H.P. Blavatsky’s writings were (and are) translated by Mr. János Szabari and can be downloaded from the site of TS in Hungary: [http://teozofia.hu/index.php?fent=olvasnivalo http://teozofia.hu/index.php?fent=olvasnivalo] .

H.P. Blavatsky’s books can be bought in some great bookstores (such as Alexandra, Lira, Elixir), in some yearly exhibitions and during regular public lectures.

Hungarians usually say “Blavatsky”, spelling as in English and sometimes “Blavatskyné” (= Mrs. Blavatsky)

==India==

There is the international headquarter of the Theosophical Society in Adyar, Chennai (former Madras until 1996) of which H.P.Blavatsky was the co-founder. There are founder's statue, “Blavatsky bungalow” and “Blavatsky banyan” on Adyar territory.

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HPB's works are studied at annual School of Wisdom in Adyar. The Theosophical Publishing House publishes H.P.Blavatsky works constantly.

==Ireland==

The majority of the TS members in Ireland are now studying notes on “The Voice of the Silence” by HPB, which is favourite and much loved mystical booklet of hers some of Irish theosophists have at their bedsides and frequently refer to.

Personal libraries of theosophists in Ireland include all major works by H.P.Blavatsky.

==Israel==

The following Helena Blavatsky's (הלנה בלבצקי) books are translated into the Hebrew language:
* "Key to Theosophy" (מפתח לתאוסופיה) was translated and published at the end of the 1970-s. The translation was done by a professional translator Mr. Tuvia Ornan and edited by Mr. Vitally Rubissa.
* "The Voice of Silence" (קול הדממה) was translated and published in the beginning of the 1990-s by Mrs. Anava Kantor a long time Theosophist and edited by Abraham Oron.
* "Practical Occultism" (תורת הנסתר המעשית) was translated by Mrs. Anava Kantor and edited by Abraham Oron somewhen at the end of the 1990-s
* "The abridgment of The Secret Doctrine" () (not yet published), was translated by Mr. Ezion Becker and is being still checked and edited .

First 3 books can be bought from TS in Israel website, http://theosophia.co.il/

==Italy==

A lot of Blavatsky’s works have been translated into Italian:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Dottrina Segreta) and “The Secret Doctrine abridgement” (La Dottrina Segreta versione di studio). A new edition of the latter has been recently published.
* The Voice of the Silence (La voce del Silenzio)
* The Key to Theosophy (La chiave della Teosofia)
* Isis Unveiled (Iside svelata)
* The Stanzas of Dzyan (Le Stanze di Dzyan)
* Raya Yoga or Occultism (Raja Yoga o occultismo)

Italian theosophists are much obliged to H.P.Blavatsky and they highly regard her works, ''in primis'' the “The Voice of the Silence” and “The Secret Doctrine”.

The official website of the Italian Theosophical Society ([http://teosofica.org/ http://teosofica.org]) speaks widely about H.P. Blavatsky. Her biography is also present on the website. Many biographies have been published in Italian, the most important by Sylvia Cranston,  and by Sinnett.  Other books written by two  Italian Theosophists are the following: 

* “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky e la Società Teosofica” by Paola Giovetti; 
* “Blavatsky e Besant – il fulmine e il tuono” by Livia Lucchini.

The Italian version of the DVD  "The Life of Helena Petrovna BLAVATSKY" by Ian Wilson (“La vita di HPB”) was also published.

As for H.P.Blavatsky presence in Italy and her contacts with  Giuseppe Garibaldi one could read an article by Patrizia Calvi: “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky and Italy“, which was also published in the May 2012 issue of "The Theosophist". 

There is a Lodge in Milan, named after HPB, the same in Rome, and in Piea d’Asti where a Study Group is present with her name.

==Japan==

Currently the following H.P.Blavatsky works are translated into Japanese:

* The Secret Doctrine, volume 1, published under the title “Secret Doctrine. Universe Generation Theory” (シークレット・ドクトリン　宇宙発生論《上》). The second volume is being translated and published in the bi-monthly The Japanese Theosophist. The translators are Emiko Tanaka (田中恵美子) and Jeff Clark (ジェフ･クラーク).
* 365 days words of Blavatsky (ブラヴァツキーのことば365日) – the translation of “Madame Blavatsky’s Words for Each Day of the Year”. Translator: Yamaguchi (山口多一).
* Isis Unveiled, volume I - Science (ベールをとったイシス第１巻科学上), translator: Oimatsu Katsuhiro (老松克博)
* Proceedings of the Secret Doctrine (シークレット・ドクトリンの議事録), the translators are Emiko Tanaka (田中恵美子) and Jeff Clark (ジェフ･クラーク).
* History of the Secret Doctrine (シークレット・ドクトリンの沿革), translator: Matsuda Katsurahate (松田桂果)

The TS Lodge in Tokyo which is consist of 51 members study H.P.Blavatsky works in their native language.

==Myanmar (Burma)==

TS members in Myanmar study “The Secret Doctrine” among other spiritual literature on their meetings.

==Netherlands==

Some of H.P. Blavatsky works have been translated into Dutch:

* The Secret Doctrine (Geheime Leer) was first translated and published in 1907. The “Introduction” in The Secret Doctrine, vol. 1, together with some other parts of vol. 1 and 2 and the ‘Bowen notes’ are published in a book titled “Een introductie tot De Geheime Leer”
* The Voice of the Silence (De stem van de stilte) was first translated and published 1907
* The Key to Theosophy (De sleutel tot de theosofie) was first translated and published 1906
* Isis Unveiled (Isis ontsluierd) was first translated and published in 1911
* Transactions of the Blavatksy Lodge (Een toelichting op De Geheime Leer stanza;s I – IV; Handelingen van de Blavatsky Lodge) published in 1995
* H.P. Blavatsky to the American Conventions: 1888-1891 published in 1980 under the title “H.P. Blavatsky aan de Amerikaanse conventies: 1888-1891”
* Occult stories of H.P. Blavatsky and W.Q. Judge, collected and translated into Dutch and published in 1999 under the title “Occulte verhalen van H.P. Blavatksy and W.Q. Judge”.
* Many essays and articles of H.P. Blavatsky have been translated into Dutch and published in booklet.

Many Internet sites in Dutch give information about her.

Books by H.P.Blavatsky issued by UTVN Publishing House could be purchased from web-store http://theosofie.nl.

There are always lectures and study groups of HPB works in The International Theosophical Centre in Naarden. At the headquarters two study groups have taken up “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Mahatma Letters” for study.

“The Theosophical Society Point Loma – Blavatskyhouse The Haque” uses HPB name in its own name to indicate the priority of their activity as to follow the H.P.Blvatsky vision of theosophical movement.

==Nicaragua==

There is a TS branch “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge” in the country, which consist of 12 members.

==Peru==

The Blavatsky Lodge in Peru celebrated its 90th anniversary on 1 June 2014.

==Poland==

HPB (Helena P. Blawatska) works translated into Polish are:
* The Secret Doctrine (Doktryna Tajemna), volumes 1,2,3, published by Loka-Rybnik
* The Voice of the Silence (Glos Ciszy), published by Wieluń in 2014

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==Qatar==

There is a TS branch “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge” in the State of Qatar.

==Russia==

Soon after revolution of 1917 the theosophy in Russia was forbidden as well as many other mystical and religious organizations. Elena Petrovna Blavatsky's (Елена Петровна Блаватская) works got under a ban almost until the time of the Soviet Union disintegration in 1991. One year prior to this event in May, 1990 the first officially opened action devoted to return of name and heritage of H.P.Blavatsky to Russia took place. There were the exhibition “Sphinx of XIX century” (where most people could see the photo of HPB and other Russian and foreign theosophists for the first time) and the special evening meeting devoted to her life and creativity. Opening of an exhibition was shown on the central channel of television. The TS international President Radha Burneir came to USSR and took part in the opening ceremony. She brought two volumes of “The Secret Doctrine” as a gift and gave the inspiring speech. In 1991, the 160th anniversary of H.P. Blavatsky's birthday and the 100th anniversary of her passing away, there were 4 editions of “The Secret Doctrine” at once issued by 4 independent publishing houses in different cities of Russia. This fact made obvious that there was a great interest to the works of the world-known compatriot among the citizens, despite a ban. Since then different works by H.P.Blavatsky are published every year to satisfy constant interest of readers.

Nowadays all her books, most articles and majority of letters have been translated and published, most of them several times and in different translations. The major publications are:

* The Secret Doctrine (Тайная Доктрина) – volumes 1 and 2 are translated by H.I.Roerich (first publication was in 1937), volume 3 is translated by A.P.Heidok. “The Secret Doctrine” is issued almost every year. There were no less than 17 issues by 15 different publishing houses from 1991 till 2014 ([http://ru.teopedia.org/lib/Блаватская_Е.П._-_Тайная_Доктрина_(публикации) see the list] in Russian). There was another translation of “The Secret Doctrine” by A.A.Kamensky at the beginning of 20th century, but it is lost for now.
* Isis Unveiled (Разоблачённая Изида) – translated by A.P.Heidok and published by several publishing houses. There was an attempt to correct the translation by publishing houses “Sfera” ("Сфера", Moscow) and Lotac ("Лотаць", Minsk, Belarus). The work started at 2000 and still going on.
* The Voice of the Silence (Голос Безмолвия) – translated by H.F.Pisareva. The book was published by several publishing houses.
* The Key to Theosophy (Ключ к теософии) – have several translations and published by several publishing houses.
* Theosophical Glossary (Теософский словарь) – have several translations and published by several publishing houses in 1994, 2003, 2004, 2009.
* Articles were published in several volumes by different publishing houses in their series:
** White Lotus series (серия «Белый Лотос»), Sfera Publishing House, the series started in 1993, 21 volumes were published
** H.P.Blavatsky series (серия «Е.П.Блаватская»), MCF Publishing House, 1994-1999, 4 volumes were published
** Great Adepts series (серия «Великие посвящённые»), Eksmo-Press, the series started in 2001, 7 volumes were published
** H.P.Blavatsky for the offspring series (серия «Е.П.Блаватская – потомкам»), Sfera Publishing House, the series started in 2004, 9 volumes were published
** Delphis Publishing House (издательство «Дельфис»), started its series at 2014 (without special name) and 6 volume already issued
* From the Caves and Jungles of Hindustan (Из пещер и дебрей Индостана) originally published in Russian magazine “Russky Vestnik” («Русский Вестник», Russian Messenger) in 1883 and was issued in a separate book in 1912 in Saint-Petersburg. Recently it was published in 1994, 2001 and 2008 by different publishing houses.

There are more than dozen H.P.Blavatsky's biographies were translated into Russian and published. Those written by Constance Wachtmeister, Sylvia Cranston, Murphy Howard are among them. The biographies by V.P.Zhelihovskaya and H.F.Pisareva were written in Russian originally, they published as well. The modern authors made their contribution also:

* Kim Kiuru – HPB (Ким Киуру. «Е.П.Б.») published in 2010 by Belovodie Publishing House (издательство «Беловодье»)
* O.G.Boldyrev – Blavatsky. Shambhala messanger (О.Г.Болдырев, «Блаватская – вестница Шамбалы») published in 2013 by Veche Publishing House (издательство «Вече»)

Except literature Elena Petrovna's name became constant to sound at various conferences (not only theosophical). There are also works devoted to H.P.Blavatsky in poetry and fine arts. Moscow Theosophical Society issued the poetry collection book “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky's Memories”.

There are several communities in every large Russian-speaking social network in Internet devoted to H.P.Blavatsky. Almost each large web-site of the mystical and/or educational content has the page devoted to her. There are some resources:

* http://www.theosophy.ru/hpb.htm
* http://www.theosophist.ru
* http://ru.teopedia.org/hpb/
* http://hpblavatsky.ru
* http://www.lomonosov.org/section/epblavatskaya.htm

All her works can be read and purchased on-line or downloaded for free.

Numerous groups of researchers continue work on studying H.P.Blavatsky's heritage. They make an effort to restore the interest to her works in Russia and show the meaning of HPB activity in true light. The following are some of them, which currently continue their activity (in chronological order of their appearance):

* International Centre of the Roerichs (Международный Центр Рерихов) founded in 1989, http://en.icr.su/, and other Roerich organizations
* Scientific Philosophical Society “Peace via culture” (Научно-философское общество "Мир через культуру") founded in 1991 by V.M.Sidorov, http://nfo-mir.com
* Public organization “H.P.Blavatsky Russian Esoteric School of Theosophy” (Русская эзотерическая школа теософии имени Е.П.Блаватской) founded in 1993 by V.A.Bakanov, [http://resht.ru/eng/index.htm http://resht.ru]
* Nonprofit organization “Charity foundation of preservation and development of cultural values “Delphis” (Некоммерческая организация "Благотворительный фонд сохранения и развития культурных ценностей "Дельфис") founded in 1997, http://delphis.ru
* Moscow Theosophical Society
* Internet project “Teopedia” (Теопедия) founded in 2007 by P.N.Malakhov, http://teopedia.org/
* Logaeva's Theosophical Group (Теософская группа Логаевой) founded in 2010 by H.A.Logaeva, http://www.theosophist.ru/
* TS in Russia has 7 branches, the first was founded in 2011 in Moscow. The TS branch in Kemerovo named “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge”.

==Serbia==

There are some H.P.Blavatsky's books translated into Serbian by "Metaphysica" Publishing House in Belgrade:
* The Secret Doctrine (Tajna doktrina I-III. Kosmogeneza, Antropogeza, Okultizam. Metaphysica, Beograd 2007).
* The Key to Theosophy (Ključ teozofije. Metaphysica, Beograd 2006).

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==Singapore==

Some talks and lectures the Singapore Lodge of TS organize are devoted to H.P.Blavatsky.

==Slovenia==

There are 3 HPB's books were translated into Slovenian language:
* The Voice of the Silence
* The Key to Theosophy
* The Stanzas of Dzyan

==Sweden==

There are some books of H.P.Blavatsky translated into Swedish:

* The Secret Doctrine (Den Hemliga Läran), translated by F. Kellberg in 1898
* The Key to Theosophy (Nyckel till Teosofin), translated by Barbro Melander and Märta Wiklund
* The Voice of the Silence (Tystnadens röst), translated by Carin Scholander
* Practical Occultism (Praktisk Ockultism), translated by Ingeborg Schönmeyr

H.P. Blavatsky’s books are studied very well in Sweden. There is a study group of “The Secret Doctrine” for 40 years. “The Voice of the Silence” is very popular.

==Ukraine==

All Ukrainian theosophists study H.P.Blavatsky's works. Being born on the south of modern Ukraine in Dnepropetrovsk city (former Ekaterinoslav) Helena Petrovna is deeply esteemed by the compatriots for her broad enlightenment work which she conducted worldwide.

The house where she has born is under government protection and has a status of museum. There are annual meetings of adherents in there since 1991. In 2011 these meetings are transformed into scientific readings, which have a goal to study the heritage of the outstanding compatriot, the researcher, the philosopher and the writer and also to study a scientific and creative heritage of her family members. Currently the museum is under construction.

The Voice of the Silence (Голос Безмовностi) was translated in 2010 by H.Gordienko.

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Ukrainian sculptor Alexey Leonov modeled H.P.Blavatsky's head and sculpture named [http://leonov.idea.in.ua/galereya/category/8-svetochi "19 centure Sphynx"]:

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==Uruguay==

Uruguayans read H.P.Blavatsky's works in Spanish. The most popular is The Secret Doctrine and The Voice of the Silence.

==The USA==

The works of H.P. Blavatsky are still popular among the general public in the USA and members of the Theosophical Society in the USA. The most popular of her works is “The Secret Doctrine” followed by “Isis Unveiled”.

Theosophical Publishing House '''Quest Books''',(Wheaton, Illinois, http://www.questbooks.net) publishes:
* "Collected Writings of H.P.Blavatsky", 15 volumes
* "The Letters of H.P. Blavatsky", 1-st volume
* numerous other HPB's works and other theosophical books in text, audio and video.

The following Internet sites are devoted to H.P. Blavatsky:

* http://www.blavatskyarchives.com
* http://www.blavatsky.net
* http://theosophy.wiki (partly)

There are many links to the Internet resources devoted to H.P.Blavatsky on [http://blavatskyarchives.com/hpblinks.htm Blavatsky Archives web-page]

There is the TS branch “The Miami-Dade Blavatsky Lodge” located in Florida.

==Zambia==

In Zambia, in the 1980s efforts were made to translate some H.P. Blavatsky's works into a local language Bemba. One such was “The Key to Theosophy” but somewhere along the way this work was not continued. So theosophists in Zambia read HPB in English.

Mufulira and Kitwe Lodges have copies of the six Volume of the Secret Doctrine. Senior, serious students keenly study and share with others on excerpt from “The Secret Doctrine”, “Isis Unveiled” and “Practical Occultism”.

=Internet resources=

H.P.Blavatsky's works can be bought read or downloaded on several languages:

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* [http://www.theosofie.net/onlineliteratuur/boekenonline.html Theosofie.net]
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* [http://www.theosophycompany.org/cart_blavatsky.html TheosophyCompany.org]
* [http://www.questbooks.net/author.cfm?authornum=22 QuestBooks.net]
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* [http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/theosophypdfs/early_theosophical_publications_authors.htm BlavatskyArchives.com]
* [http://www.blavatsky.net/index.php/links-support-theosophy-blavatsky-reading-seeker Blavatsky.net]
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* [http://blavatskynews.blogspot.de/ Blavatsky News] - world news regarding H.P.Blavatsky name
* [http://theosophy.wiki/ Theosophy.Wiki] - provides quotes from HPB, collected under different topics
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* [http://www.delphis.ru/search/books?category=544 Delphis.ru]
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* [http://ru.teopedia.org/lib/Перечень_трудов_Е.П.Блаватской Teopedia.org]
* [http://www.theosophy.ru/byauthor.htm Theosophy.ru]
* [http://www.ligatma.org/ LigAtma.org]
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* [http://www.roerich.com/7_2.htm Roerich.com]
* [http://ru.teopedia.org/pool/Категория:Труды_Блаватской_ЕП Teopedia.org]
* [http://www.theosophist.ru/index_works.shtml Theosophist.ru]
* [https://yadi.sk/d/UMsReuQG4xhOI/%D0%A3%D1%87%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F%20%28%D0%A4%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D0%B8%2C%20%D0%A0%D0%B5%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B8%D0%B8%2C%20%D0%A2%D0%B5%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%B8%29/%D0%A2%D0%B5%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D1%8F/%D0%91%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%82%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%8F%20%D0%95%D0%9F Teopedia.Text]
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=See also=

* This article [[:ru:Наследие Е.П.Блаватской в современном мире | in Russian]]

[[Category: Blavatsky Helena Petrovna]]
[[ru:Наследие Е.П.Блаватской в современном мире]]

H.P.Blavatsky's heritage in the modern world

2019-11-26T16:43:56Z

Ada Olds: /* Bolivia */

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=H.P.Blavatsky's life=

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(Main article: [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]])

Great minds of the world are born at all times. They are destined to become the mediators of the evolutionary powers. Some of them go unnoticed, others become hubs of global change. Helena Petrovna Blavatsky is one of such great people. Her life and work help us broaden our consciousness, understand the world around us in new terms. She worked for the future of every man for the new age, the dawn of which illuminated the progressive minds of the 19th century.

Helena Petrovna faced her birthday 60 times, including the day of birth itself. It was 96 days until the 61st one. She took her first breath in August 12, 1831 (July 31 according to the Julian calendar, which Russia used at that time), in Yekaterinoslav city (now it is Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine). She took her last breath in May 8th, 1891 in London.

On the day when a person passes away, his or her mission on Earth has been completed. All the seeds were sown and it is for future generations to see which seeds will produce, and which will not. The passing away of H.P. Blavatsky was not final: her activity and energy have ignited many spiritual organizations and movements throughout the world. We feel that she is still with us today.

We remember a person because his or her ideas and deeds spark new generations. H.P. Blavatsky still inspires seekers for the truth: her numerous writings guide readers into the spiritual world. Her devotion to the Masters, her efforts to bring their teachings to the world, her service for mankind have made great changes in our minds. She inspires our thoughts and lights up our hearts.

Death and birth are the points where worlds share their experience in an everlasting cycle. Every death is an impulse for birth. Every birth attracts our attention toward life and existence, to something obvious for us, to something we can feel and analyse, to something we accept as real. These two important days of HPB's life turn our attention to the fact that her ideas and thoughts have spread widely through the world, that they are still alive. Her works are under constant study on every continent, they have been translated into many languages, they are constantly reprinted in new editions, and this process, once started, never stops.

The Theosophical Society (of which she was co-founder) according to the 2013 annual report has 26 000 members, 947 branches and 175 Official Study Centres in 56 countries. There are other organizations which were inspired by H.P. Blavatsky on educational and enlightenment work, on exploring the hidden powers of nature and humanity, on strengthening the brotherly relationship between people and all living beings. The entire 'New Age' movement is sometimes attributed to Madame Blavatsky.

A short report below on some countries reflects HPB's influence on the modern world. It does not contain the final information. New data continues to develop.

=H.P.Blavatsky in the world=
==Argentina==

In Argentina H.P. Blavatsky’s books are read in Spanish. Her works are very popular - the most requested are:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrina Secreta)
* The Voice of the Silence (La Voz del Silencio)
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Sin Velo)
* The Key to Theosophy (La Clave de la Teosofia)

==Austria==

Blavatsky’s works are well honored among Austrian theosophists, especially her best known works: "The Voice of the Silence", "The Key to Theosophy" and "The Secret Doctrine".
Original teachings of Blavatsky and "The Mahatma Letters" are the main source of their spiritual activities.

TS Lodge in Graz is named after H.P. Blavatsky.

==Belgium==

[[Image:Blavatsky HP mask (Ferdinand Schirren).jpg| 200px | right | H.P.Blavatsky mask by Ferdinand Schirren]]
The Belgians read H.P. Blavatsky in English, Dutch and French. All the main HPB works are translated into Dutch (see Netherlands) and more of them into French (see France).

The most popular books in the country are “The Key to Theosophy”, “Practical Occultism” and “The Voice of the Silence”. The theosophists who have studied these books usually want to continue with “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Mahatma Letters”.

In Brussels, Belgium, there was a Lodge called "Branche Blavatsky" for one hundred years, but it did not continue after 2012.

The Belgian artist Ferdinand Schirren made an H.P. Blavatsky mask.

==Bolivia==

TS Members in Bolivia study theosophy basics in regular groups, including “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Voice of the Silence”.

Two study groups in Santa Cruz are studying “The Secret Doctrine” and one study group in Tarua meets three times a week and studies “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Theosophical Glossary”. The Oruro City study group meets weekly to study “The Voice of the Silence”.

==Brazil==

All the main works by H.P. Blavatsky have been translated into Portuguese:
* “The Secret Doctrine”
* “Isis Unveiled”
* “The Key to Theosophy”, translated by Celia Moraes, 1st edition 1991, 4th edition 2011
* “Practical Occultism”
* “The Voice of the Silence”
* “Moments of Wisdom” - the quotations of her for the daily life

There are also:
* “Foundations of Esoteric Philosophy”, 1s edition 1991, 3rd edition 2001
* “H.P.B. The Extraordinary Life and Influence of Helena Blavatsky” by Sylvia Cranston, translated by Murillo Nunes de Azevedo

All these books are available to anyone who wants to buy them in Brazilian Theosophical Publishing House. The most popular among theosophists are “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Key to Theosophy”.

There is a Lodge of the Theosophical Society in the city of Vitoria, Espirito Santo State, in the east of Brazil, called “Blavatsky Lodge”.

==Canada==

There is Blavatsky Lodges of TS in Burnaby, British Columbia.

==Chile==

Theosophists in Chile read H.P.Blavatsky books mostly in Spanish. Currently the following works are translated:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrina Secreta)
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Sin Velo)
* The Key to Theosophy (La Clave de la Teosofia)
* The Voice of the Silence (La voz del Silencio)
* Practical Occultism (Ocultismo Práctico)
* From the Caves and Jungles of Hindustan (Por las grutas y selvas del Indostan)
* H.P.Blavatsky - Collected Writings, volumes 1 - 9 (10 - 15 have not been translated yet)
* many articles

The most popular HPB's book among thesophists in Chile is “The Key to Theosophy”. The members of TS in Chile study “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Voice of the Silence” on their regular meetings.

==China==

The Key to Theosophy (證道學的關鍵 (Traditional), 证道学的关键 (Simplified)) is being translated by Chinese Project Team, TS Asia, East & South East

==England==

H.P. Blavatsky and her works are the cornerstones of the Theosophical study in England. Her three main works are the ones most studied with weekly study groups at HQ – Mondays: “Isis Unveiled”; Tuesdays: “The Secret Doctrine”; and every other Wednesday; “The Key to Theosophy”. HPB’s work is also studied in regular study groups in Lodges throughout the UK.

Blavatsky Lodge (of the TS in England), based in London, is one of the oldest in the world (2nd in England, 3rd in Europe), formed in 1887 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blavatsky_Lodge http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blavatsky_Lodge] ). The distinguishing factor in the Blavatsky Lodge was that Madame Blavatsky herself was present at the Lodge every Thursday. Those discussions were collected in the “Transactions of the Blavatsky Lodge” and contain many commentaries on the Secret Doctrine. The Lodge still meets on Thursdays at HQ.

There is also HPB Lodge of the TSE, a peripatetic Lodge currently based in the Midlands.

There is The Blavatsky Trust, formed by Geoffrey Farthing, a past president of the TSE, specifically to promote Blavatsky Theosophy ([http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk/ http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk] ).

H.P. Blavatsky spent a considerable amount of time in and around London and at the TS in England, and passed away here. This, and the importance of her works, may account for why she is more celebrated here than the other two founders of the TS.

==Finland==

A lot of Blavatsky’s works have been translated into Finnish:
* The Secret Doctrine I and II and III (Salainen Oppi I ja II ja III), original translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917, revised translation by P Carpelan in 1988 and 2012 to ebooks
* Index to the Secret Doctrine I and II (Salaisen Opin hakemisto osat I ja II), translated by P Carpelan in 1988
* The Secret Doctrine abridgement and the Stanzas of Dzyan (Salainen Oppi, johdanto ja Dzyanin runot), original translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917, revised in 1988
* Isis Unveiled (Hunnuton Isis), translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917
* The Key to Theosophy (Teosofian avain), first translation in 1906 and second in 1925 by P Ervast
* The Voice of the Silence (Hiljaisuuden ääni), translated in 1907 and 1973
* Practical Occultism (Käytännön okkultismi), translated early 1900s
* Theosophical glossary (Teosofinen sanakirja), translated by group in 1980s
* H.P. Blavatsky – a Herald of Light (H.P. Blavatsky – Valon airut), 45 writings of HPB compiled by P&K Salonen in 1981
* Esoteric instructions I, II and III (Esoteeriset ohjeet I, II ja III), translation by P Carpelan in 2012 to ebook
* Buddhist writings (Buddhalaisia kirjoituksia), a compilation of 8 articles by HPB about buddhism, with explanation of Sanskrit words

There are also published:
* Foundations of Esoteric Philosophy according to HPB (Esoteerisen filosofian perusteet HPB:n mukaan), translated by EH and VA in 1988

There is also a bi-weekly study group dedicated to "The Secret Doctrine".

One [http://www.kolumbus.fi/elonpyora/index.htm Helsinki TS lodge] is named as Blavatsky Lodge.

Secret Doctrine seminars are held around Finland approximately 3-4 times a year.

==France==

All the main H.P.Blavatsky works are translated into French:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrine Secrète), 3 volumes
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Dévoilée)
* The Voice of the Silence (La Voix du silence)
* Theosophical Glossary (Le Glossaire Théosophique)
* Practical Occultism (Occultisme pratique)

These books could be purchased in web-store “Les Editions Adyar”, [http://www.editionsadyar.com/index.php?page=auteur&auteur=5 http://www.editionsadyar.com/index.php?page=auteur&auteur=5]

==Germany==

All major works of H. P. Blavatsky have been translated into German even longer time ago. This is especially:

* The Secret Doctrine (Geheimlehre) was translated first. In 1895 Annie Besant gave the permission for translating it. The Translation was initiated by Franz Hartmann, the translator was Dr.  Robert Froebe. Since then, other translations appeared, also abbreviated editions. The most popular abbreviated edition is the translation by Hank Troemel, finished in 2003.
* Isis Unveiled (Isis entschleiert)
* The Key to Theosophy (Der Schlüssel zur Theosophie)
* The Voice of the Silence (Die Stimme der Stille)

All her books one can buy in German section of Amazon ([http://www.amazon.de/ www.amazon.de]).

The German Section of the TS dates to 1902. In the first half of the 20th century, many German esoterics and occultists took over ideas from Blavatsky without mentioning her. The most popular of them was Rudolf Steiner, the founder of the so-called "Anthroposophie".

After having been forbidden in the "Third Reich", the work of the TS started up immediately in 1945 and the following years.

The Berlin lodge of TS is named ‘Blavatsky Lodge’.

H.P. Blavatsky lived in Würzburg, Ludwigstraße, 6 during the years 1885/1886, in Mme Constance Wachtmeister’s home. There she worked on the first part of The Secret Doctrine. There is the plaque on the building in Würzburg where she once resided.

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==Greece==

There are several works by H.P. Blavatsky which are translated into the Hellenic language. They are:

* The Secret Doctrine (ΜΥΣΤΙΚΗ ΔΟΞΑΣΙΑ), 3 volumes, 3rd volume was finished in 2013, published in 2 books titled "Mystics, Occult and Magical Arts" (ΜΥΣΤΕΣ, ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΟ ΚΑΙ ΜΑΓΙΚΕΣ ΤΕΧΝΕΣ, vol. Α & B)
* Isis Unveiled (ΑΠΟΚΑΛΥΜΕΝΗ ΙΣΙΣ) published in 7 small volumes
* The Key to Theosophy (ΤΟ ΚΛΕΙΔΙ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΣΟΦΙΑΣ)
* The Voice of the Silence (Η ΦΩΝΗ ΤΗΣ ΣΙΓΗΣ)
* Practical Occultism (ΤΑ ΠΡΩΤΑ ΒΗΜΑΤΑ ΣΤΟΝ ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΙΣΜΟ), the Hellenic title of the first book means: "The First Steps in Occultism"
* Yoga and occultism (ΓΙΟΓΚΑ ΚΑΙ ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΙΣΜΟΣ (ΑΝΘΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΕΣΩΤΕΡΙΚΗΣ ΓΝΩΣΗΣ) ) – an anthology of her writings under this title

TS Lodge in Athens named after HPB “Blavatsky Lodge”.

The White Lotus Day is celebrated by Greek theosophists every year.

==Hungary==

In Hungary up to now the following H.P.Blavatsky works have been translated and published:

* The Secret Doctrine (Titkos Tanítás), 1st volume is complete, 2nd is being done
* The Voice of the Silence (A Csend Hangja)
* Practical Occultism (Gyakorlati okkultizmus)

“The Voice of the Silence” (first translated HPB book), “The Practical Occultism” and in the same volume her two articles (“Is Theosophy a Religion?” and “The Origin of Evil”) have translated and published, with the Foundation of Esoteric Philosophy (ed. by I. Hoskins).

The most of H.P. Blavatsky’s writings were (and are) translated by Mr. János Szabari and can be downloaded from the site of TS in Hungary: [http://teozofia.hu/index.php?fent=olvasnivalo http://teozofia.hu/index.php?fent=olvasnivalo] .

H.P. Blavatsky’s books can be bought in some great bookstores (such as Alexandra, Lira, Elixir), in some yearly exhibitions and during regular public lectures.

Hungarians usually say “Blavatsky”, spelling as in English and sometimes “Blavatskyné” (= Mrs. Blavatsky)

==India==

There is the international headquarter of the Theosophical Society in Adyar, Chennai (former Madras until 1996) of which H.P.Blavatsky was the co-founder. There are founder's statue, “Blavatsky bungalow” and “Blavatsky banyan” on Adyar territory.

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HPB's works are studied at annual School of Wisdom in Adyar. The Theosophical Publishing House publishes H.P.Blavatsky works constantly.

==Ireland==

The majority of the TS members in Ireland are now studying notes on “The Voice of the Silence” by HPB, which is favourite and much loved mystical booklet of hers some of Irish theosophists have at their bedsides and frequently refer to.

Personal libraries of theosophists in Ireland include all major works by H.P.Blavatsky.

==Israel==

The following Helena Blavatsky's (הלנה בלבצקי) books are translated into the Hebrew language:
* "Key to Theosophy" (מפתח לתאוסופיה) was translated and published at the end of the 1970-s. The translation was done by a professional translator Mr. Tuvia Ornan and edited by Mr. Vitally Rubissa.
* "The Voice of Silence" (קול הדממה) was translated and published in the beginning of the 1990-s by Mrs. Anava Kantor a long time Theosophist and edited by Abraham Oron.
* "Practical Occultism" (תורת הנסתר המעשית) was translated by Mrs. Anava Kantor and edited by Abraham Oron somewhen at the end of the 1990-s
* "The abridgment of The Secret Doctrine" () (not yet published), was translated by Mr. Ezion Becker and is being still checked and edited .

First 3 books can be bought from TS in Israel website, http://theosophia.co.il/

==Italy==

A lot of Blavatsky’s works have been translated into Italian:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Dottrina Segreta) and “The Secret Doctrine abridgement” (La Dottrina Segreta versione di studio). A new edition of the latter has been recently published.
* The Voice of the Silence (La voce del Silenzio)
* The Key to Theosophy (La chiave della Teosofia)
* Isis Unveiled (Iside svelata)
* The Stanzas of Dzyan (Le Stanze di Dzyan)
* Raya Yoga or Occultism (Raja Yoga o occultismo)

Italian theosophists are much obliged to H.P.Blavatsky and they highly regard her works, ''in primis'' the “The Voice of the Silence” and “The Secret Doctrine”.

The official website of the Italian Theosophical Society ([http://teosofica.org/ http://teosofica.org]) speaks widely about H.P. Blavatsky. Her biography is also present on the website. Many biographies have been published in Italian, the most important by Sylvia Cranston,  and by Sinnett.  Other books written by two  Italian Theosophists are the following: 

* “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky e la Società Teosofica” by Paola Giovetti; 
* “Blavatsky e Besant – il fulmine e il tuono” by Livia Lucchini.

The Italian version of the DVD  "The Life of Helena Petrovna BLAVATSKY" by Ian Wilson (“La vita di HPB”) was also published.

As for H.P.Blavatsky presence in Italy and her contacts with  Giuseppe Garibaldi one could read an article by Patrizia Calvi: “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky and Italy“, which was also published in the May 2012 issue of "The Theosophist". 

There is a Lodge in Milan, named after HPB, the same in Rome, and in Piea d’Asti where a Study Group is present with her name.

==Japan==

Currently the following H.P.Blavatsky works are translated into Japanese:

* The Secret Doctrine, volume 1, published under the title “Secret Doctrine. Universe Generation Theory” (シークレット・ドクトリン　宇宙発生論《上》). The second volume is being translated and published in the bi-monthly The Japanese Theosophist. The translators are Emiko Tanaka (田中恵美子) and Jeff Clark (ジェフ･クラーク).
* 365 days words of Blavatsky (ブラヴァツキーのことば365日) – the translation of “Madame Blavatsky’s Words for Each Day of the Year”. Translator: Yamaguchi (山口多一).
* Isis Unveiled, volume I - Science (ベールをとったイシス第１巻科学上), translator: Oimatsu Katsuhiro (老松克博)
* Proceedings of the Secret Doctrine (シークレット・ドクトリンの議事録), the translators are Emiko Tanaka (田中恵美子) and Jeff Clark (ジェフ･クラーク).
* History of the Secret Doctrine (シークレット・ドクトリンの沿革), translator: Matsuda Katsurahate (松田桂果)

The TS Lodge in Tokyo which is consist of 51 members study H.P.Blavatsky works in their native language.

==Myanmar (Burma)==

TS members in Myanmar study “The Secret Doctrine” among other spiritual literature on their meetings.

==Netherlands==

Some of H.P. Blavatsky works have been translated into Dutch:

* The Secret Doctrine (Geheime Leer) was first translated and published in 1907. The “Introduction” in The Secret Doctrine, vol. 1, together with some other parts of vol. 1 and 2 and the ‘Bowen notes’ are published in a book titled “Een introductie tot De Geheime Leer”
* The Voice of the Silence (De stem van de stilte) was first translated and published 1907
* The Key to Theosophy (De sleutel tot de theosofie) was first translated and published 1906
* Isis Unveiled (Isis ontsluierd) was first translated and published in 1911
* Transactions of the Blavatksy Lodge (Een toelichting op De Geheime Leer stanza;s I – IV; Handelingen van de Blavatsky Lodge) published in 1995
* H.P. Blavatsky to the American Conventions: 1888-1891 published in 1980 under the title “H.P. Blavatsky aan de Amerikaanse conventies: 1888-1891”
* Occult stories of H.P. Blavatsky and W.Q. Judge, collected and translated into Dutch and published in 1999 under the title “Occulte verhalen van H.P. Blavatksy and W.Q. Judge”.
* Many essays and articles of H.P. Blavatsky have been translated into Dutch and published in booklet.

Many Internet sites in Dutch give information about her.

Books by H.P.Blavatsky issued by UTVN Publishing House could be purchased from web-store http://theosofie.nl.

There are always lectures and study groups of HPB works in The International Theosophical Centre in Naarden. At the headquarters two study groups have taken up “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Mahatma Letters” for study.

“The Theosophical Society Point Loma – Blavatskyhouse The Haque” uses HPB name in its own name to indicate the priority of their activity as to follow the H.P.Blvatsky vision of theosophical movement.

==Nicaragua==

There is a TS branch “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge” in the country, which consist of 12 members.

==Peru==

The Blavatsky Lodge in Peru celebrated its 90th anniversary on 1 June 2014.

==Poland==

HPB (Helena P. Blawatska) works translated into Polish are:
* The Secret Doctrine (Doktryna Tajemna), volumes 1,2,3, published by Loka-Rybnik
* The Voice of the Silence (Glos Ciszy), published by Wieluń in 2014

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==Qatar==

There is a TS branch “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge” in the State of Qatar.

==Russia==

Soon after revolution of 1917 the theosophy in Russia was forbidden as well as many other mystical and religious organizations. Elena Petrovna Blavatsky's (Елена Петровна Блаватская) works got under a ban almost until the time of the Soviet Union disintegration in 1991. One year prior to this event in May, 1990 the first officially opened action devoted to return of name and heritage of H.P.Blavatsky to Russia took place. There were the exhibition “Sphinx of XIX century” (where most people could see the photo of HPB and other Russian and foreign theosophists for the first time) and the special evening meeting devoted to her life and creativity. Opening of an exhibition was shown on the central channel of television. The TS international President Radha Burneir came to USSR and took part in the opening ceremony. She brought two volumes of “The Secret Doctrine” as a gift and gave the inspiring speech. In 1991, the 160th anniversary of H.P. Blavatsky's birthday and the 100th anniversary of her passing away, there were 4 editions of “The Secret Doctrine” at once issued by 4 independent publishing houses in different cities of Russia. This fact made obvious that there was a great interest to the works of the world-known compatriot among the citizens, despite a ban. Since then different works by H.P.Blavatsky are published every year to satisfy constant interest of readers.

Nowadays all her books, most articles and majority of letters have been translated and published, most of them several times and in different translations. The major publications are:

* The Secret Doctrine (Тайная Доктрина) – volumes 1 and 2 are translated by H.I.Roerich (first publication was in 1937), volume 3 is translated by A.P.Heidok. “The Secret Doctrine” is issued almost every year. There were no less than 17 issues by 15 different publishing houses from 1991 till 2014 ([http://ru.teopedia.org/lib/Блаватская_Е.П._-_Тайная_Доктрина_(публикации) see the list] in Russian). There was another translation of “The Secret Doctrine” by A.A.Kamensky at the beginning of 20th century, but it is lost for now.
* Isis Unveiled (Разоблачённая Изида) – translated by A.P.Heidok and published by several publishing houses. There was an attempt to correct the translation by publishing houses “Sfera” ("Сфера", Moscow) and Lotac ("Лотаць", Minsk, Belarus). The work started at 2000 and still going on.
* The Voice of the Silence (Голос Безмолвия) – translated by H.F.Pisareva. The book was published by several publishing houses.
* The Key to Theosophy (Ключ к теософии) – have several translations and published by several publishing houses.
* Theosophical Glossary (Теософский словарь) – have several translations and published by several publishing houses in 1994, 2003, 2004, 2009.
* Articles were published in several volumes by different publishing houses in their series:
** White Lotus series (серия «Белый Лотос»), Sfera Publishing House, the series started in 1993, 21 volumes were published
** H.P.Blavatsky series (серия «Е.П.Блаватская»), MCF Publishing House, 1994-1999, 4 volumes were published
** Great Adepts series (серия «Великие посвящённые»), Eksmo-Press, the series started in 2001, 7 volumes were published
** H.P.Blavatsky for the offspring series (серия «Е.П.Блаватская – потомкам»), Sfera Publishing House, the series started in 2004, 9 volumes were published
** Delphis Publishing House (издательство «Дельфис»), started its series at 2014 (without special name) and 6 volume already issued
* From the Caves and Jungles of Hindustan (Из пещер и дебрей Индостана) originally published in Russian magazine “Russky Vestnik” («Русский Вестник», Russian Messenger) in 1883 and was issued in a separate book in 1912 in Saint-Petersburg. Recently it was published in 1994, 2001 and 2008 by different publishing houses.

There are more than dozen H.P.Blavatsky's biographies were translated into Russian and published. Those written by Constance Wachtmeister, Sylvia Cranston, Murphy Howard are among them. The biographies by V.P.Zhelihovskaya and H.F.Pisareva were written in Russian originally, they published as well. The modern authors made their contribution also:

* Kim Kiuru – HPB (Ким Киуру. «Е.П.Б.») published in 2010 by Belovodie Publishing House (издательство «Беловодье»)
* O.G.Boldyrev – Blavatsky. Shambhala messanger (О.Г.Болдырев, «Блаватская – вестница Шамбалы») published in 2013 by Veche Publishing House (издательство «Вече»)

Except literature Elena Petrovna's name became constant to sound at various conferences (not only theosophical). There are also works devoted to H.P.Blavatsky in poetry and fine arts. Moscow Theosophical Society issued the poetry collection book “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky's Memories”.

There are several communities in every large Russian-speaking social network in Internet devoted to H.P.Blavatsky. Almost each large web-site of the mystical and/or educational content has the page devoted to her. There are some resources:

* http://www.theosophy.ru/hpb.htm
* http://www.theosophist.ru
* http://ru.teopedia.org/hpb/
* http://hpblavatsky.ru
* http://www.lomonosov.org/section/epblavatskaya.htm

All her works can be read and purchased on-line or downloaded for free.

Numerous groups of researchers continue work on studying H.P.Blavatsky's heritage. They make an effort to restore the interest to her works in Russia and show the meaning of HPB activity in true light. The following are some of them, which currently continue their activity (in chronological order of their appearance):

* International Centre of the Roerichs (Международный Центр Рерихов) founded in 1989, http://en.icr.su/, and other Roerich organizations
* Scientific Philosophical Society “Peace via culture” (Научно-философское общество "Мир через культуру") founded in 1991 by V.M.Sidorov, http://nfo-mir.com
* Public organization “H.P.Blavatsky Russian Esoteric School of Theosophy” (Русская эзотерическая школа теософии имени Е.П.Блаватской) founded in 1993 by V.A.Bakanov, [http://resht.ru/eng/index.htm http://resht.ru]
* Nonprofit organization “Charity foundation of preservation and development of cultural values “Delphis” (Некоммерческая организация "Благотворительный фонд сохранения и развития культурных ценностей "Дельфис") founded in 1997, http://delphis.ru
* Moscow Theosophical Society
* Internet project “Teopedia” (Теопедия) founded in 2007 by P.N.Malakhov, http://teopedia.org/
* Logaeva's Theosophical Group (Теософская группа Логаевой) founded in 2010 by H.A.Logaeva, http://www.theosophist.ru/
* TS in Russia has 7 branches, the first was founded in 2011 in Moscow. The TS branch in Kemerovo named “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge”.

==Serbia==

There are some H.P.Blavatsky's books translated into Serbian by "Metaphysica" Publishing House in Belgrade:
* The Secret Doctrine (Tajna doktrina I-III. Kosmogeneza, Antropogeza, Okultizam. Metaphysica, Beograd 2007).
* The Key to Theosophy (Ključ teozofije. Metaphysica, Beograd 2006).

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==Singapore==

Some talks and lectures the Singapore Lodge of TS organize are devoted to H.P.Blavatsky.

==Slovenia==

There are 3 HPB's books were translated into Slovenian language:
* The Voice of the Silence
* The Key to Theosophy
* The Stanzas of Dzyan

==Sweden==

There are some books of H.P.Blavatsky translated into Swedish:

* The Secret Doctrine (Den Hemliga Läran), translated by F. Kellberg in 1898
* The Key to Theosophy (Nyckel till Teosofin), translated by Barbro Melander and Märta Wiklund
* The Voice of the Silence (Tystnadens röst), translated by Carin Scholander
* Practical Occultism (Praktisk Ockultism), translated by Ingeborg Schönmeyr

H.P. Blavatsky’s books are studied very well in Sweden. There is a study group of “The Secret Doctrine” for 40 years. “The Voice of the Silence” is very popular.

==Ukraine==

All Ukrainian theosophists study H.P.Blavatsky's works. Being born on the south of modern Ukraine in Dnepropetrovsk city (former Ekaterinoslav) Helena Petrovna is deeply esteemed by the compatriots for her broad enlightenment work which she conducted worldwide.

The house where she has born is under government protection and has a status of museum. There are annual meetings of adherents in there since 1991. In 2011 these meetings are transformed into scientific readings, which have a goal to study the heritage of the outstanding compatriot, the researcher, the philosopher and the writer and also to study a scientific and creative heritage of her family members. Currently the museum is under construction.

The Voice of the Silence (Голос Безмовностi) was translated in 2010 by H.Gordienko.

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Ukrainian sculptor Alexey Leonov modeled H.P.Blavatsky's head and sculpture named [http://leonov.idea.in.ua/galereya/category/8-svetochi "19 centure Sphynx"]:

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==Uruguay==

Uruguayans read H.P.Blavatsky's works in Spanish. The most popular is The Secret Doctrine and The Voice of the Silence.

==The USA==

The works of H.P. Blavatsky are still popular among the general public in the USA and members of the Theosophical Society in the USA. The most popular of her works is “The Secret Doctrine” followed by “Isis Unveiled”.

Theosophical Publishing House '''Quest Books''',(Wheaton, Illinois, http://www.questbooks.net) publishes:
* "Collected Writings of H.P.Blavatsky", 15 volumes
* "The Letters of H.P. Blavatsky", 1-st volume
* numerous other HPB's works and other theosophical books in text, audio and video.

The following Internet sites are devoted to H.P. Blavatsky:

* http://www.blavatskyarchives.com
* http://www.blavatsky.net
* http://theosophy.wiki (partly)

There are many links to the Internet resources devoted to H.P.Blavatsky on [http://blavatskyarchives.com/hpblinks.htm Blavatsky Archives web-page]

There is the TS branch “The Miami-Dade Blavatsky Lodge” located in Florida.

==Zambia==

In Zambia, in the 1980s efforts were made to translate some H.P. Blavatsky's works into a local language Bemba. One such was “The Key to Theosophy” but somewhere along the way this work was not continued. So theosophists in Zambia read HPB in English.

Mufulira and Kitwe Lodges have copies of the six Volume of the Secret Doctrine. Senior, serious students keenly study and share with others on excerpt from “The Secret Doctrine”, “Isis Unveiled” and “Practical Occultism”.

=Internet resources=

H.P.Blavatsky's works can be bought read or downloaded on several languages:

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* [http://www.theosophycompany.org/cart_blavatsky.html TheosophyCompany.org]
* [http://www.questbooks.net/author.cfm?authornum=22 QuestBooks.net]
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* [http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/theosophypdfs/early_theosophical_publications_authors.htm BlavatskyArchives.com]
* [http://www.blavatsky.net/index.php/links-support-theosophy-blavatsky-reading-seeker Blavatsky.net]
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* [https://yadi.sk/d/UMsReuQG4xhOI/%D0%A3%D1%87%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F%20%28%D0%A4%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D0%B8%2C%20%D0%A0%D0%B5%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B8%D0%B8%2C%20%D0%A2%D0%B5%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%B8%29/%D0%A2%D0%B5%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D1%8F/_English Teopedia.Text]
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* [http://blavatskynews.blogspot.de/ Blavatsky News] - world news regarding H.P.Blavatsky name
* [http://theosophy.wiki/ Theosophy.Wiki] - provides quotes from HPB, collected under different topics
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* [http://agnibooks.ru/catalog/501 AgniBooks.ru]
* [http://www.delphis.ru/search/books?category=544 Delphis.ru]
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* [http://www.theosophist.ru/index_works.shtml Theosophist.ru]
* [http://ru.teopedia.org/lib/Перечень_трудов_Е.П.Блаватской Teopedia.org]
* [http://www.theosophy.ru/byauthor.htm Theosophy.ru]
* [http://www.ligatma.org/ LigAtma.org]
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* [http://ru.teopedia.org/pool/Категория:Труды_Блаватской_ЕП Teopedia.org]
* [http://www.theosophist.ru/index_works.shtml Theosophist.ru]
* [https://yadi.sk/d/UMsReuQG4xhOI/%D0%A3%D1%87%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F%20%28%D0%A4%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D0%B8%2C%20%D0%A0%D0%B5%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B8%D0%B8%2C%20%D0%A2%D0%B5%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%B8%29/%D0%A2%D0%B5%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D1%8F/%D0%91%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%82%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%8F%20%D0%95%D0%9F Teopedia.Text]
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=See also=

* This article [[:ru:Наследие Е.П.Блаватской в современном мире | in Russian]]

[[Category: Blavatsky Helena Petrovna]]
[[ru:Наследие Е.П.Блаватской в современном мире]]

H.P.Blavatsky's heritage in the modern world

2019-11-26T16:39:26Z

Ada Olds: /* Austria */

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=H.P.Blavatsky's life=

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(Main article: [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]])

Great minds of the world are born at all times. They are destined to become the mediators of the evolutionary powers. Some of them go unnoticed, others become hubs of global change. Helena Petrovna Blavatsky is one of such great people. Her life and work help us broaden our consciousness, understand the world around us in new terms. She worked for the future of every man for the new age, the dawn of which illuminated the progressive minds of the 19th century.

Helena Petrovna faced her birthday 60 times, including the day of birth itself. It was 96 days until the 61st one. She took her first breath in August 12, 1831 (July 31 according to the Julian calendar, which Russia used at that time), in Yekaterinoslav city (now it is Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine). She took her last breath in May 8th, 1891 in London.

On the day when a person passes away, his or her mission on Earth has been completed. All the seeds were sown and it is for future generations to see which seeds will produce, and which will not. The passing away of H.P. Blavatsky was not final: her activity and energy have ignited many spiritual organizations and movements throughout the world. We feel that she is still with us today.

We remember a person because his or her ideas and deeds spark new generations. H.P. Blavatsky still inspires seekers for the truth: her numerous writings guide readers into the spiritual world. Her devotion to the Masters, her efforts to bring their teachings to the world, her service for mankind have made great changes in our minds. She inspires our thoughts and lights up our hearts.

Death and birth are the points where worlds share their experience in an everlasting cycle. Every death is an impulse for birth. Every birth attracts our attention toward life and existence, to something obvious for us, to something we can feel and analyse, to something we accept as real. These two important days of HPB's life turn our attention to the fact that her ideas and thoughts have spread widely through the world, that they are still alive. Her works are under constant study on every continent, they have been translated into many languages, they are constantly reprinted in new editions, and this process, once started, never stops.

The Theosophical Society (of which she was co-founder) according to the 2013 annual report has 26 000 members, 947 branches and 175 Official Study Centres in 56 countries. There are other organizations which were inspired by H.P. Blavatsky on educational and enlightenment work, on exploring the hidden powers of nature and humanity, on strengthening the brotherly relationship between people and all living beings. The entire 'New Age' movement is sometimes attributed to Madame Blavatsky.

A short report below on some countries reflects HPB's influence on the modern world. It does not contain the final information. New data continues to develop.

=H.P.Blavatsky in the world=
==Argentina==

In Argentina H.P. Blavatsky’s books are read in Spanish. Her works are very popular - the most requested are:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrina Secreta)
* The Voice of the Silence (La Voz del Silencio)
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Sin Velo)
* The Key to Theosophy (La Clave de la Teosofia)

==Austria==

Blavatsky’s works are well honored among Austrian theosophists, especially her best known works: "The Voice of the Silence", "The Key to Theosophy" and "The Secret Doctrine".
Original teachings of Blavatsky and "The Mahatma Letters" are the main source of their spiritual activities.

TS Lodge in Graz is named after H.P. Blavatsky.

==Belgium==

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The Belgians read H.P. Blavatsky in English, Dutch and French. All the main HPB works are translated into Dutch (see Netherlands) and more of them into French (see France).

The most popular books in the country are “The Key to Theosophy”, “Practical Occultism” and “The Voice of the Silence”. The theosophists who have studied these books usually want to continue with “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Mahatma Letters”.

In Brussels, Belgium, there was a Lodge called "Branche Blavatsky" for one hundred years, but it did not continue after 2012.

The Belgian artist Ferdinand Schirren made an H.P. Blavatsky mask.

==Bolivia==

TS Members in Bolivia have regular study groups where they study theosophy basics including “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Voice of the Silence”.

Two study groups in Santa Cruz are studying “The Secret Doctrine” and one study group in Tarua meet three times a week and study “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Theosophical Glossary”. The Oruro City study group meets weekly to study “The Voice of the Silence”.

==Brazil==

All the main works by H.P. Blavatsky have been translated into Portuguese:
* “The Secret Doctrine”
* “Isis Unveiled”
* “The Key to Theosophy”, translated by Celia Moraes, 1st edition 1991, 4th edition 2011
* “Practical Occultism”
* “The Voice of the Silence”
* “Moments of Wisdom” - the quotations of her for the daily life

There are also:
* “Foundations of Esoteric Philosophy”, 1s edition 1991, 3rd edition 2001
* “H.P.B. The Extraordinary Life and Influence of Helena Blavatsky” by Sylvia Cranston, translated by Murillo Nunes de Azevedo

All these books are available to anyone who wants to buy them in Brazilian Theosophical Publishing House. The most popular among theosophists are “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Key to Theosophy”.

There is a Lodge of the Theosophical Society in the city of Vitoria, Espirito Santo State, in the east of Brazil, called “Blavatsky Lodge”.

==Canada==

There is Blavatsky Lodges of TS in Burnaby, British Columbia.

==Chile==

Theosophists in Chile read H.P.Blavatsky books mostly in Spanish. Currently the following works are translated:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrina Secreta)
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Sin Velo)
* The Key to Theosophy (La Clave de la Teosofia)
* The Voice of the Silence (La voz del Silencio)
* Practical Occultism (Ocultismo Práctico)
* From the Caves and Jungles of Hindustan (Por las grutas y selvas del Indostan)
* H.P.Blavatsky - Collected Writings, volumes 1 - 9 (10 - 15 have not been translated yet)
* many articles

The most popular HPB's book among thesophists in Chile is “The Key to Theosophy”. The members of TS in Chile study “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Voice of the Silence” on their regular meetings.

==China==

The Key to Theosophy (證道學的關鍵 (Traditional), 证道学的关键 (Simplified)) is being translated by Chinese Project Team, TS Asia, East & South East

==England==

H.P. Blavatsky and her works are the cornerstones of the Theosophical study in England. Her three main works are the ones most studied with weekly study groups at HQ – Mondays: “Isis Unveiled”; Tuesdays: “The Secret Doctrine”; and every other Wednesday; “The Key to Theosophy”. HPB’s work is also studied in regular study groups in Lodges throughout the UK.

Blavatsky Lodge (of the TS in England), based in London, is one of the oldest in the world (2nd in England, 3rd in Europe), formed in 1887 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blavatsky_Lodge http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blavatsky_Lodge] ). The distinguishing factor in the Blavatsky Lodge was that Madame Blavatsky herself was present at the Lodge every Thursday. Those discussions were collected in the “Transactions of the Blavatsky Lodge” and contain many commentaries on the Secret Doctrine. The Lodge still meets on Thursdays at HQ.

There is also HPB Lodge of the TSE, a peripatetic Lodge currently based in the Midlands.

There is The Blavatsky Trust, formed by Geoffrey Farthing, a past president of the TSE, specifically to promote Blavatsky Theosophy ([http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk/ http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk] ).

H.P. Blavatsky spent a considerable amount of time in and around London and at the TS in England, and passed away here. This, and the importance of her works, may account for why she is more celebrated here than the other two founders of the TS.

==Finland==

A lot of Blavatsky’s works have been translated into Finnish:
* The Secret Doctrine I and II and III (Salainen Oppi I ja II ja III), original translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917, revised translation by P Carpelan in 1988 and 2012 to ebooks
* Index to the Secret Doctrine I and II (Salaisen Opin hakemisto osat I ja II), translated by P Carpelan in 1988
* The Secret Doctrine abridgement and the Stanzas of Dzyan (Salainen Oppi, johdanto ja Dzyanin runot), original translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917, revised in 1988
* Isis Unveiled (Hunnuton Isis), translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917
* The Key to Theosophy (Teosofian avain), first translation in 1906 and second in 1925 by P Ervast
* The Voice of the Silence (Hiljaisuuden ääni), translated in 1907 and 1973
* Practical Occultism (Käytännön okkultismi), translated early 1900s
* Theosophical glossary (Teosofinen sanakirja), translated by group in 1980s
* H.P. Blavatsky – a Herald of Light (H.P. Blavatsky – Valon airut), 45 writings of HPB compiled by P&K Salonen in 1981
* Esoteric instructions I, II and III (Esoteeriset ohjeet I, II ja III), translation by P Carpelan in 2012 to ebook
* Buddhist writings (Buddhalaisia kirjoituksia), a compilation of 8 articles by HPB about buddhism, with explanation of Sanskrit words

There are also published:
* Foundations of Esoteric Philosophy according to HPB (Esoteerisen filosofian perusteet HPB:n mukaan), translated by EH and VA in 1988

There is also a bi-weekly study group dedicated to "The Secret Doctrine".

One [http://www.kolumbus.fi/elonpyora/index.htm Helsinki TS lodge] is named as Blavatsky Lodge.

Secret Doctrine seminars are held around Finland approximately 3-4 times a year.

==France==

All the main H.P.Blavatsky works are translated into French:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrine Secrète), 3 volumes
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Dévoilée)
* The Voice of the Silence (La Voix du silence)
* Theosophical Glossary (Le Glossaire Théosophique)
* Practical Occultism (Occultisme pratique)

These books could be purchased in web-store “Les Editions Adyar”, [http://www.editionsadyar.com/index.php?page=auteur&auteur=5 http://www.editionsadyar.com/index.php?page=auteur&auteur=5]

==Germany==

All major works of H. P. Blavatsky have been translated into German even longer time ago. This is especially:

* The Secret Doctrine (Geheimlehre) was translated first. In 1895 Annie Besant gave the permission for translating it. The Translation was initiated by Franz Hartmann, the translator was Dr.  Robert Froebe. Since then, other translations appeared, also abbreviated editions. The most popular abbreviated edition is the translation by Hank Troemel, finished in 2003.
* Isis Unveiled (Isis entschleiert)
* The Key to Theosophy (Der Schlüssel zur Theosophie)
* The Voice of the Silence (Die Stimme der Stille)

All her books one can buy in German section of Amazon ([http://www.amazon.de/ www.amazon.de]).

The German Section of the TS dates to 1902. In the first half of the 20th century, many German esoterics and occultists took over ideas from Blavatsky without mentioning her. The most popular of them was Rudolf Steiner, the founder of the so-called "Anthroposophie".

After having been forbidden in the "Third Reich", the work of the TS started up immediately in 1945 and the following years.

The Berlin lodge of TS is named ‘Blavatsky Lodge’.

H.P. Blavatsky lived in Würzburg, Ludwigstraße, 6 during the years 1885/1886, in Mme Constance Wachtmeister’s home. There she worked on the first part of The Secret Doctrine. There is the plaque on the building in Würzburg where she once resided.

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==Greece==

There are several works by H.P. Blavatsky which are translated into the Hellenic language. They are:

* The Secret Doctrine (ΜΥΣΤΙΚΗ ΔΟΞΑΣΙΑ), 3 volumes, 3rd volume was finished in 2013, published in 2 books titled "Mystics, Occult and Magical Arts" (ΜΥΣΤΕΣ, ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΟ ΚΑΙ ΜΑΓΙΚΕΣ ΤΕΧΝΕΣ, vol. Α & B)
* Isis Unveiled (ΑΠΟΚΑΛΥΜΕΝΗ ΙΣΙΣ) published in 7 small volumes
* The Key to Theosophy (ΤΟ ΚΛΕΙΔΙ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΣΟΦΙΑΣ)
* The Voice of the Silence (Η ΦΩΝΗ ΤΗΣ ΣΙΓΗΣ)
* Practical Occultism (ΤΑ ΠΡΩΤΑ ΒΗΜΑΤΑ ΣΤΟΝ ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΙΣΜΟ), the Hellenic title of the first book means: "The First Steps in Occultism"
* Yoga and occultism (ΓΙΟΓΚΑ ΚΑΙ ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΙΣΜΟΣ (ΑΝΘΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΕΣΩΤΕΡΙΚΗΣ ΓΝΩΣΗΣ) ) – an anthology of her writings under this title

TS Lodge in Athens named after HPB “Blavatsky Lodge”.

The White Lotus Day is celebrated by Greek theosophists every year.

==Hungary==

In Hungary up to now the following H.P.Blavatsky works have been translated and published:

* The Secret Doctrine (Titkos Tanítás), 1st volume is complete, 2nd is being done
* The Voice of the Silence (A Csend Hangja)
* Practical Occultism (Gyakorlati okkultizmus)

“The Voice of the Silence” (first translated HPB book), “The Practical Occultism” and in the same volume her two articles (“Is Theosophy a Religion?” and “The Origin of Evil”) have translated and published, with the Foundation of Esoteric Philosophy (ed. by I. Hoskins).

The most of H.P. Blavatsky’s writings were (and are) translated by Mr. János Szabari and can be downloaded from the site of TS in Hungary: [http://teozofia.hu/index.php?fent=olvasnivalo http://teozofia.hu/index.php?fent=olvasnivalo] .

H.P. Blavatsky’s books can be bought in some great bookstores (such as Alexandra, Lira, Elixir), in some yearly exhibitions and during regular public lectures.

Hungarians usually say “Blavatsky”, spelling as in English and sometimes “Blavatskyné” (= Mrs. Blavatsky)

==India==

There is the international headquarter of the Theosophical Society in Adyar, Chennai (former Madras until 1996) of which H.P.Blavatsky was the co-founder. There are founder's statue, “Blavatsky bungalow” and “Blavatsky banyan” on Adyar territory.

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HPB's works are studied at annual School of Wisdom in Adyar. The Theosophical Publishing House publishes H.P.Blavatsky works constantly.

==Ireland==

The majority of the TS members in Ireland are now studying notes on “The Voice of the Silence” by HPB, which is favourite and much loved mystical booklet of hers some of Irish theosophists have at their bedsides and frequently refer to.

Personal libraries of theosophists in Ireland include all major works by H.P.Blavatsky.

==Israel==

The following Helena Blavatsky's (הלנה בלבצקי) books are translated into the Hebrew language:
* "Key to Theosophy" (מפתח לתאוסופיה) was translated and published at the end of the 1970-s. The translation was done by a professional translator Mr. Tuvia Ornan and edited by Mr. Vitally Rubissa.
* "The Voice of Silence" (קול הדממה) was translated and published in the beginning of the 1990-s by Mrs. Anava Kantor a long time Theosophist and edited by Abraham Oron.
* "Practical Occultism" (תורת הנסתר המעשית) was translated by Mrs. Anava Kantor and edited by Abraham Oron somewhen at the end of the 1990-s
* "The abridgment of The Secret Doctrine" () (not yet published), was translated by Mr. Ezion Becker and is being still checked and edited .

First 3 books can be bought from TS in Israel website, http://theosophia.co.il/

==Italy==

A lot of Blavatsky’s works have been translated into Italian:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Dottrina Segreta) and “The Secret Doctrine abridgement” (La Dottrina Segreta versione di studio). A new edition of the latter has been recently published.
* The Voice of the Silence (La voce del Silenzio)
* The Key to Theosophy (La chiave della Teosofia)
* Isis Unveiled (Iside svelata)
* The Stanzas of Dzyan (Le Stanze di Dzyan)
* Raya Yoga or Occultism (Raja Yoga o occultismo)

Italian theosophists are much obliged to H.P.Blavatsky and they highly regard her works, ''in primis'' the “The Voice of the Silence” and “The Secret Doctrine”.

The official website of the Italian Theosophical Society ([http://teosofica.org/ http://teosofica.org]) speaks widely about H.P. Blavatsky. Her biography is also present on the website. Many biographies have been published in Italian, the most important by Sylvia Cranston,  and by Sinnett.  Other books written by two  Italian Theosophists are the following: 

* “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky e la Società Teosofica” by Paola Giovetti; 
* “Blavatsky e Besant – il fulmine e il tuono” by Livia Lucchini.

The Italian version of the DVD  "The Life of Helena Petrovna BLAVATSKY" by Ian Wilson (“La vita di HPB”) was also published.

As for H.P.Blavatsky presence in Italy and her contacts with  Giuseppe Garibaldi one could read an article by Patrizia Calvi: “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky and Italy“, which was also published in the May 2012 issue of "The Theosophist". 

There is a Lodge in Milan, named after HPB, the same in Rome, and in Piea d’Asti where a Study Group is present with her name.

==Japan==

Currently the following H.P.Blavatsky works are translated into Japanese:

* The Secret Doctrine, volume 1, published under the title “Secret Doctrine. Universe Generation Theory” (シークレット・ドクトリン　宇宙発生論《上》). The second volume is being translated and published in the bi-monthly The Japanese Theosophist. The translators are Emiko Tanaka (田中恵美子) and Jeff Clark (ジェフ･クラーク).
* 365 days words of Blavatsky (ブラヴァツキーのことば365日) – the translation of “Madame Blavatsky’s Words for Each Day of the Year”. Translator: Yamaguchi (山口多一).
* Isis Unveiled, volume I - Science (ベールをとったイシス第１巻科学上), translator: Oimatsu Katsuhiro (老松克博)
* Proceedings of the Secret Doctrine (シークレット・ドクトリンの議事録), the translators are Emiko Tanaka (田中恵美子) and Jeff Clark (ジェフ･クラーク).
* History of the Secret Doctrine (シークレット・ドクトリンの沿革), translator: Matsuda Katsurahate (松田桂果)

The TS Lodge in Tokyo which is consist of 51 members study H.P.Blavatsky works in their native language.

==Myanmar (Burma)==

TS members in Myanmar study “The Secret Doctrine” among other spiritual literature on their meetings.

==Netherlands==

Some of H.P. Blavatsky works have been translated into Dutch:

* The Secret Doctrine (Geheime Leer) was first translated and published in 1907. The “Introduction” in The Secret Doctrine, vol. 1, together with some other parts of vol. 1 and 2 and the ‘Bowen notes’ are published in a book titled “Een introductie tot De Geheime Leer”
* The Voice of the Silence (De stem van de stilte) was first translated and published 1907
* The Key to Theosophy (De sleutel tot de theosofie) was first translated and published 1906
* Isis Unveiled (Isis ontsluierd) was first translated and published in 1911
* Transactions of the Blavatksy Lodge (Een toelichting op De Geheime Leer stanza;s I – IV; Handelingen van de Blavatsky Lodge) published in 1995
* H.P. Blavatsky to the American Conventions: 1888-1891 published in 1980 under the title “H.P. Blavatsky aan de Amerikaanse conventies: 1888-1891”
* Occult stories of H.P. Blavatsky and W.Q. Judge, collected and translated into Dutch and published in 1999 under the title “Occulte verhalen van H.P. Blavatksy and W.Q. Judge”.
* Many essays and articles of H.P. Blavatsky have been translated into Dutch and published in booklet.

Many Internet sites in Dutch give information about her.

Books by H.P.Blavatsky issued by UTVN Publishing House could be purchased from web-store http://theosofie.nl.

There are always lectures and study groups of HPB works in The International Theosophical Centre in Naarden. At the headquarters two study groups have taken up “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Mahatma Letters” for study.

“The Theosophical Society Point Loma – Blavatskyhouse The Haque” uses HPB name in its own name to indicate the priority of their activity as to follow the H.P.Blvatsky vision of theosophical movement.

==Nicaragua==

There is a TS branch “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge” in the country, which consist of 12 members.

==Peru==

The Blavatsky Lodge in Peru celebrated its 90th anniversary on 1 June 2014.

==Poland==

HPB (Helena P. Blawatska) works translated into Polish are:
* The Secret Doctrine (Doktryna Tajemna), volumes 1,2,3, published by Loka-Rybnik
* The Voice of the Silence (Glos Ciszy), published by Wieluń in 2014

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==Qatar==

There is a TS branch “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge” in the State of Qatar.

==Russia==

Soon after revolution of 1917 the theosophy in Russia was forbidden as well as many other mystical and religious organizations. Elena Petrovna Blavatsky's (Елена Петровна Блаватская) works got under a ban almost until the time of the Soviet Union disintegration in 1991. One year prior to this event in May, 1990 the first officially opened action devoted to return of name and heritage of H.P.Blavatsky to Russia took place. There were the exhibition “Sphinx of XIX century” (where most people could see the photo of HPB and other Russian and foreign theosophists for the first time) and the special evening meeting devoted to her life and creativity. Opening of an exhibition was shown on the central channel of television. The TS international President Radha Burneir came to USSR and took part in the opening ceremony. She brought two volumes of “The Secret Doctrine” as a gift and gave the inspiring speech. In 1991, the 160th anniversary of H.P. Blavatsky's birthday and the 100th anniversary of her passing away, there were 4 editions of “The Secret Doctrine” at once issued by 4 independent publishing houses in different cities of Russia. This fact made obvious that there was a great interest to the works of the world-known compatriot among the citizens, despite a ban. Since then different works by H.P.Blavatsky are published every year to satisfy constant interest of readers.

Nowadays all her books, most articles and majority of letters have been translated and published, most of them several times and in different translations. The major publications are:

* The Secret Doctrine (Тайная Доктрина) – volumes 1 and 2 are translated by H.I.Roerich (first publication was in 1937), volume 3 is translated by A.P.Heidok. “The Secret Doctrine” is issued almost every year. There were no less than 17 issues by 15 different publishing houses from 1991 till 2014 ([http://ru.teopedia.org/lib/Блаватская_Е.П._-_Тайная_Доктрина_(публикации) see the list] in Russian). There was another translation of “The Secret Doctrine” by A.A.Kamensky at the beginning of 20th century, but it is lost for now.
* Isis Unveiled (Разоблачённая Изида) – translated by A.P.Heidok and published by several publishing houses. There was an attempt to correct the translation by publishing houses “Sfera” ("Сфера", Moscow) and Lotac ("Лотаць", Minsk, Belarus). The work started at 2000 and still going on.
* The Voice of the Silence (Голос Безмолвия) – translated by H.F.Pisareva. The book was published by several publishing houses.
* The Key to Theosophy (Ключ к теософии) – have several translations and published by several publishing houses.
* Theosophical Glossary (Теософский словарь) – have several translations and published by several publishing houses in 1994, 2003, 2004, 2009.
* Articles were published in several volumes by different publishing houses in their series:
** White Lotus series (серия «Белый Лотос»), Sfera Publishing House, the series started in 1993, 21 volumes were published
** H.P.Blavatsky series (серия «Е.П.Блаватская»), MCF Publishing House, 1994-1999, 4 volumes were published
** Great Adepts series (серия «Великие посвящённые»), Eksmo-Press, the series started in 2001, 7 volumes were published
** H.P.Blavatsky for the offspring series (серия «Е.П.Блаватская – потомкам»), Sfera Publishing House, the series started in 2004, 9 volumes were published
** Delphis Publishing House (издательство «Дельфис»), started its series at 2014 (without special name) and 6 volume already issued
* From the Caves and Jungles of Hindustan (Из пещер и дебрей Индостана) originally published in Russian magazine “Russky Vestnik” («Русский Вестник», Russian Messenger) in 1883 and was issued in a separate book in 1912 in Saint-Petersburg. Recently it was published in 1994, 2001 and 2008 by different publishing houses.

There are more than dozen H.P.Blavatsky's biographies were translated into Russian and published. Those written by Constance Wachtmeister, Sylvia Cranston, Murphy Howard are among them. The biographies by V.P.Zhelihovskaya and H.F.Pisareva were written in Russian originally, they published as well. The modern authors made their contribution also:

* Kim Kiuru – HPB (Ким Киуру. «Е.П.Б.») published in 2010 by Belovodie Publishing House (издательство «Беловодье»)
* O.G.Boldyrev – Blavatsky. Shambhala messanger (О.Г.Болдырев, «Блаватская – вестница Шамбалы») published in 2013 by Veche Publishing House (издательство «Вече»)

Except literature Elena Petrovna's name became constant to sound at various conferences (not only theosophical). There are also works devoted to H.P.Blavatsky in poetry and fine arts. Moscow Theosophical Society issued the poetry collection book “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky's Memories”.

There are several communities in every large Russian-speaking social network in Internet devoted to H.P.Blavatsky. Almost each large web-site of the mystical and/or educational content has the page devoted to her. There are some resources:

* http://www.theosophy.ru/hpb.htm
* http://www.theosophist.ru
* http://ru.teopedia.org/hpb/
* http://hpblavatsky.ru
* http://www.lomonosov.org/section/epblavatskaya.htm

All her works can be read and purchased on-line or downloaded for free.

Numerous groups of researchers continue work on studying H.P.Blavatsky's heritage. They make an effort to restore the interest to her works in Russia and show the meaning of HPB activity in true light. The following are some of them, which currently continue their activity (in chronological order of their appearance):

* International Centre of the Roerichs (Международный Центр Рерихов) founded in 1989, http://en.icr.su/, and other Roerich organizations
* Scientific Philosophical Society “Peace via culture” (Научно-философское общество "Мир через культуру") founded in 1991 by V.M.Sidorov, http://nfo-mir.com
* Public organization “H.P.Blavatsky Russian Esoteric School of Theosophy” (Русская эзотерическая школа теософии имени Е.П.Блаватской) founded in 1993 by V.A.Bakanov, [http://resht.ru/eng/index.htm http://resht.ru]
* Nonprofit organization “Charity foundation of preservation and development of cultural values “Delphis” (Некоммерческая организация "Благотворительный фонд сохранения и развития культурных ценностей "Дельфис") founded in 1997, http://delphis.ru
* Moscow Theosophical Society
* Internet project “Teopedia” (Теопедия) founded in 2007 by P.N.Malakhov, http://teopedia.org/
* Logaeva's Theosophical Group (Теософская группа Логаевой) founded in 2010 by H.A.Logaeva, http://www.theosophist.ru/
* TS in Russia has 7 branches, the first was founded in 2011 in Moscow. The TS branch in Kemerovo named “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge”.

==Serbia==

There are some H.P.Blavatsky's books translated into Serbian by "Metaphysica" Publishing House in Belgrade:
* The Secret Doctrine (Tajna doktrina I-III. Kosmogeneza, Antropogeza, Okultizam. Metaphysica, Beograd 2007).
* The Key to Theosophy (Ključ teozofije. Metaphysica, Beograd 2006).

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==Singapore==

Some talks and lectures the Singapore Lodge of TS organize are devoted to H.P.Blavatsky.

==Slovenia==

There are 3 HPB's books were translated into Slovenian language:
* The Voice of the Silence
* The Key to Theosophy
* The Stanzas of Dzyan

==Sweden==

There are some books of H.P.Blavatsky translated into Swedish:

* The Secret Doctrine (Den Hemliga Läran), translated by F. Kellberg in 1898
* The Key to Theosophy (Nyckel till Teosofin), translated by Barbro Melander and Märta Wiklund
* The Voice of the Silence (Tystnadens röst), translated by Carin Scholander
* Practical Occultism (Praktisk Ockultism), translated by Ingeborg Schönmeyr

H.P. Blavatsky’s books are studied very well in Sweden. There is a study group of “The Secret Doctrine” for 40 years. “The Voice of the Silence” is very popular.

==Ukraine==

All Ukrainian theosophists study H.P.Blavatsky's works. Being born on the south of modern Ukraine in Dnepropetrovsk city (former Ekaterinoslav) Helena Petrovna is deeply esteemed by the compatriots for her broad enlightenment work which she conducted worldwide.

The house where she has born is under government protection and has a status of museum. There are annual meetings of adherents in there since 1991. In 2011 these meetings are transformed into scientific readings, which have a goal to study the heritage of the outstanding compatriot, the researcher, the philosopher and the writer and also to study a scientific and creative heritage of her family members. Currently the museum is under construction.

The Voice of the Silence (Голос Безмовностi) was translated in 2010 by H.Gordienko.

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Ukrainian sculptor Alexey Leonov modeled H.P.Blavatsky's head and sculpture named [http://leonov.idea.in.ua/galereya/category/8-svetochi "19 centure Sphynx"]:

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==Uruguay==

Uruguayans read H.P.Blavatsky's works in Spanish. The most popular is The Secret Doctrine and The Voice of the Silence.

==The USA==

The works of H.P. Blavatsky are still popular among the general public in the USA and members of the Theosophical Society in the USA. The most popular of her works is “The Secret Doctrine” followed by “Isis Unveiled”.

Theosophical Publishing House '''Quest Books''',(Wheaton, Illinois, http://www.questbooks.net) publishes:
* "Collected Writings of H.P.Blavatsky", 15 volumes
* "The Letters of H.P. Blavatsky", 1-st volume
* numerous other HPB's works and other theosophical books in text, audio and video.

The following Internet sites are devoted to H.P. Blavatsky:

* http://www.blavatskyarchives.com
* http://www.blavatsky.net
* http://theosophy.wiki (partly)

There are many links to the Internet resources devoted to H.P.Blavatsky on [http://blavatskyarchives.com/hpblinks.htm Blavatsky Archives web-page]

There is the TS branch “The Miami-Dade Blavatsky Lodge” located in Florida.

==Zambia==

In Zambia, in the 1980s efforts were made to translate some H.P. Blavatsky's works into a local language Bemba. One such was “The Key to Theosophy” but somewhere along the way this work was not continued. So theosophists in Zambia read HPB in English.

Mufulira and Kitwe Lodges have copies of the six Volume of the Secret Doctrine. Senior, serious students keenly study and share with others on excerpt from “The Secret Doctrine”, “Isis Unveiled” and “Practical Occultism”.

=Internet resources=

H.P.Blavatsky's works can be bought read or downloaded on several languages:

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* [http://www.theosophycompany.org/cart_blavatsky.html TheosophyCompany.org]
* [http://www.questbooks.net/author.cfm?authornum=22 QuestBooks.net]
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* [http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/theosophypdfs/early_theosophical_publications_authors.htm BlavatskyArchives.com]
* [http://www.blavatsky.net/index.php/links-support-theosophy-blavatsky-reading-seeker Blavatsky.net]
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* [http://blavatskynews.blogspot.de/ Blavatsky News] - world news regarding H.P.Blavatsky name
* [http://theosophy.wiki/ Theosophy.Wiki] - provides quotes from HPB, collected under different topics
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* [http://ru.teopedia.org/lib/Перечень_трудов_Е.П.Блаватской Teopedia.org]
* [http://www.theosophy.ru/byauthor.htm Theosophy.ru]
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* [http://www.roerich.com/7_2.htm Roerich.com]
* [http://ru.teopedia.org/pool/Категория:Труды_Блаватской_ЕП Teopedia.org]
* [http://www.theosophist.ru/index_works.shtml Theosophist.ru]
* [https://yadi.sk/d/UMsReuQG4xhOI/%D0%A3%D1%87%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F%20%28%D0%A4%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D0%B8%2C%20%D0%A0%D0%B5%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B8%D0%B8%2C%20%D0%A2%D0%B5%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%B8%29/%D0%A2%D0%B5%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D1%8F/%D0%91%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%82%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%8F%20%D0%95%D0%9F Teopedia.Text]
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=See also=

* This article [[:ru:Наследие Е.П.Блаватской в современном мире | in Russian]]

[[Category: Blavatsky Helena Petrovna]]
[[ru:Наследие Е.П.Блаватской в современном мире]]

H.P.Blavatsky's heritage in the modern world

2019-11-26T16:38:18Z

Ada Olds: /* Belgium */

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=H.P.Blavatsky's life=

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(Main article: [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]])

Great minds of the world are born at all times. They are destined to become the mediators of the evolutionary powers. Some of them go unnoticed, others become hubs of global change. Helena Petrovna Blavatsky is one of such great people. Her life and work help us broaden our consciousness, understand the world around us in new terms. She worked for the future of every man for the new age, the dawn of which illuminated the progressive minds of the 19th century.

Helena Petrovna faced her birthday 60 times, including the day of birth itself. It was 96 days until the 61st one. She took her first breath in August 12, 1831 (July 31 according to the Julian calendar, which Russia used at that time), in Yekaterinoslav city (now it is Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine). She took her last breath in May 8th, 1891 in London.

On the day when a person passes away, his or her mission on Earth has been completed. All the seeds were sown and it is for future generations to see which seeds will produce, and which will not. The passing away of H.P. Blavatsky was not final: her activity and energy have ignited many spiritual organizations and movements throughout the world. We feel that she is still with us today.

We remember a person because his or her ideas and deeds spark new generations. H.P. Blavatsky still inspires seekers for the truth: her numerous writings guide readers into the spiritual world. Her devotion to the Masters, her efforts to bring their teachings to the world, her service for mankind have made great changes in our minds. She inspires our thoughts and lights up our hearts.

Death and birth are the points where worlds share their experience in an everlasting cycle. Every death is an impulse for birth. Every birth attracts our attention toward life and existence, to something obvious for us, to something we can feel and analyse, to something we accept as real. These two important days of HPB's life turn our attention to the fact that her ideas and thoughts have spread widely through the world, that they are still alive. Her works are under constant study on every continent, they have been translated into many languages, they are constantly reprinted in new editions, and this process, once started, never stops.

The Theosophical Society (of which she was co-founder) according to the 2013 annual report has 26 000 members, 947 branches and 175 Official Study Centres in 56 countries. There are other organizations which were inspired by H.P. Blavatsky on educational and enlightenment work, on exploring the hidden powers of nature and humanity, on strengthening the brotherly relationship between people and all living beings. The entire 'New Age' movement is sometimes attributed to Madame Blavatsky.

A short report below on some countries reflects HPB's influence on the modern world. It does not contain the final information. New data continues to develop.

=H.P.Blavatsky in the world=
==Argentina==

In Argentina H.P. Blavatsky’s books are read in Spanish. Her works are very popular - the most requested are:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrina Secreta)
* The Voice of the Silence (La Voz del Silencio)
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Sin Velo)
* The Key to Theosophy (La Clave de la Teosofia)

==Austria==

Blavatsky’s works are well honored among Austrian theosophists, especially her best known works: "The Voice of Silence", "The Key to Theosophy" and "The Secret Doctrine".
Original teachings of Blavatsky and "The Mahatma Letters" are the main source of their spiritual activities.

TS Lodge in Graz is named after H.P. Blavatsky.

==Belgium==

[[Image:Blavatsky HP mask (Ferdinand Schirren).jpg| 200px | right | H.P.Blavatsky mask by Ferdinand Schirren]]
The Belgians read H.P. Blavatsky in English, Dutch and French. All the main HPB works are translated into Dutch (see Netherlands) and more of them into French (see France).

The most popular books in the country are “The Key to Theosophy”, “Practical Occultism” and “The Voice of the Silence”. The theosophists who have studied these books usually want to continue with “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Mahatma Letters”.

In Brussels, Belgium, there was a Lodge called "Branche Blavatsky" for one hundred years, but it did not continue after 2012.

The Belgian artist Ferdinand Schirren made an H.P. Blavatsky mask.

==Bolivia==

TS Members in Bolivia have regular study groups where they study theosophy basics including “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Voice of the Silence”.

Two study groups in Santa Cruz are studying “The Secret Doctrine” and one study group in Tarua meet three times a week and study “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Theosophical Glossary”. The Oruro City study group meets weekly to study “The Voice of the Silence”.

==Brazil==

All the main works by H.P. Blavatsky have been translated into Portuguese:
* “The Secret Doctrine”
* “Isis Unveiled”
* “The Key to Theosophy”, translated by Celia Moraes, 1st edition 1991, 4th edition 2011
* “Practical Occultism”
* “The Voice of the Silence”
* “Moments of Wisdom” - the quotations of her for the daily life

There are also:
* “Foundations of Esoteric Philosophy”, 1s edition 1991, 3rd edition 2001
* “H.P.B. The Extraordinary Life and Influence of Helena Blavatsky” by Sylvia Cranston, translated by Murillo Nunes de Azevedo

All these books are available to anyone who wants to buy them in Brazilian Theosophical Publishing House. The most popular among theosophists are “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Key to Theosophy”.

There is a Lodge of the Theosophical Society in the city of Vitoria, Espirito Santo State, in the east of Brazil, called “Blavatsky Lodge”.

==Canada==

There is Blavatsky Lodges of TS in Burnaby, British Columbia.

==Chile==

Theosophists in Chile read H.P.Blavatsky books mostly in Spanish. Currently the following works are translated:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrina Secreta)
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Sin Velo)
* The Key to Theosophy (La Clave de la Teosofia)
* The Voice of the Silence (La voz del Silencio)
* Practical Occultism (Ocultismo Práctico)
* From the Caves and Jungles of Hindustan (Por las grutas y selvas del Indostan)
* H.P.Blavatsky - Collected Writings, volumes 1 - 9 (10 - 15 have not been translated yet)
* many articles

The most popular HPB's book among thesophists in Chile is “The Key to Theosophy”. The members of TS in Chile study “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Voice of the Silence” on their regular meetings.

==China==

The Key to Theosophy (證道學的關鍵 (Traditional), 证道学的关键 (Simplified)) is being translated by Chinese Project Team, TS Asia, East & South East

==England==

H.P. Blavatsky and her works are the cornerstones of the Theosophical study in England. Her three main works are the ones most studied with weekly study groups at HQ – Mondays: “Isis Unveiled”; Tuesdays: “The Secret Doctrine”; and every other Wednesday; “The Key to Theosophy”. HPB’s work is also studied in regular study groups in Lodges throughout the UK.

Blavatsky Lodge (of the TS in England), based in London, is one of the oldest in the world (2nd in England, 3rd in Europe), formed in 1887 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blavatsky_Lodge http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blavatsky_Lodge] ). The distinguishing factor in the Blavatsky Lodge was that Madame Blavatsky herself was present at the Lodge every Thursday. Those discussions were collected in the “Transactions of the Blavatsky Lodge” and contain many commentaries on the Secret Doctrine. The Lodge still meets on Thursdays at HQ.

There is also HPB Lodge of the TSE, a peripatetic Lodge currently based in the Midlands.

There is The Blavatsky Trust, formed by Geoffrey Farthing, a past president of the TSE, specifically to promote Blavatsky Theosophy ([http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk/ http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk] ).

H.P. Blavatsky spent a considerable amount of time in and around London and at the TS in England, and passed away here. This, and the importance of her works, may account for why she is more celebrated here than the other two founders of the TS.

==Finland==

A lot of Blavatsky’s works have been translated into Finnish:
* The Secret Doctrine I and II and III (Salainen Oppi I ja II ja III), original translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917, revised translation by P Carpelan in 1988 and 2012 to ebooks
* Index to the Secret Doctrine I and II (Salaisen Opin hakemisto osat I ja II), translated by P Carpelan in 1988
* The Secret Doctrine abridgement and the Stanzas of Dzyan (Salainen Oppi, johdanto ja Dzyanin runot), original translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917, revised in 1988
* Isis Unveiled (Hunnuton Isis), translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917
* The Key to Theosophy (Teosofian avain), first translation in 1906 and second in 1925 by P Ervast
* The Voice of the Silence (Hiljaisuuden ääni), translated in 1907 and 1973
* Practical Occultism (Käytännön okkultismi), translated early 1900s
* Theosophical glossary (Teosofinen sanakirja), translated by group in 1980s
* H.P. Blavatsky – a Herald of Light (H.P. Blavatsky – Valon airut), 45 writings of HPB compiled by P&K Salonen in 1981
* Esoteric instructions I, II and III (Esoteeriset ohjeet I, II ja III), translation by P Carpelan in 2012 to ebook
* Buddhist writings (Buddhalaisia kirjoituksia), a compilation of 8 articles by HPB about buddhism, with explanation of Sanskrit words

There are also published:
* Foundations of Esoteric Philosophy according to HPB (Esoteerisen filosofian perusteet HPB:n mukaan), translated by EH and VA in 1988

There is also a bi-weekly study group dedicated to "The Secret Doctrine".

One [http://www.kolumbus.fi/elonpyora/index.htm Helsinki TS lodge] is named as Blavatsky Lodge.

Secret Doctrine seminars are held around Finland approximately 3-4 times a year.

==France==

All the main H.P.Blavatsky works are translated into French:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrine Secrète), 3 volumes
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Dévoilée)
* The Voice of the Silence (La Voix du silence)
* Theosophical Glossary (Le Glossaire Théosophique)
* Practical Occultism (Occultisme pratique)

These books could be purchased in web-store “Les Editions Adyar”, [http://www.editionsadyar.com/index.php?page=auteur&auteur=5 http://www.editionsadyar.com/index.php?page=auteur&auteur=5]

==Germany==

All major works of H. P. Blavatsky have been translated into German even longer time ago. This is especially:

* The Secret Doctrine (Geheimlehre) was translated first. In 1895 Annie Besant gave the permission for translating it. The Translation was initiated by Franz Hartmann, the translator was Dr.  Robert Froebe. Since then, other translations appeared, also abbreviated editions. The most popular abbreviated edition is the translation by Hank Troemel, finished in 2003.
* Isis Unveiled (Isis entschleiert)
* The Key to Theosophy (Der Schlüssel zur Theosophie)
* The Voice of the Silence (Die Stimme der Stille)

All her books one can buy in German section of Amazon ([http://www.amazon.de/ www.amazon.de]).

The German Section of the TS dates to 1902. In the first half of the 20th century, many German esoterics and occultists took over ideas from Blavatsky without mentioning her. The most popular of them was Rudolf Steiner, the founder of the so-called "Anthroposophie".

After having been forbidden in the "Third Reich", the work of the TS started up immediately in 1945 and the following years.

The Berlin lodge of TS is named ‘Blavatsky Lodge’.

H.P. Blavatsky lived in Würzburg, Ludwigstraße, 6 during the years 1885/1886, in Mme Constance Wachtmeister’s home. There she worked on the first part of The Secret Doctrine. There is the plaque on the building in Würzburg where she once resided.

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==Greece==

There are several works by H.P. Blavatsky which are translated into the Hellenic language. They are:

* The Secret Doctrine (ΜΥΣΤΙΚΗ ΔΟΞΑΣΙΑ), 3 volumes, 3rd volume was finished in 2013, published in 2 books titled "Mystics, Occult and Magical Arts" (ΜΥΣΤΕΣ, ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΟ ΚΑΙ ΜΑΓΙΚΕΣ ΤΕΧΝΕΣ, vol. Α & B)
* Isis Unveiled (ΑΠΟΚΑΛΥΜΕΝΗ ΙΣΙΣ) published in 7 small volumes
* The Key to Theosophy (ΤΟ ΚΛΕΙΔΙ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΣΟΦΙΑΣ)
* The Voice of the Silence (Η ΦΩΝΗ ΤΗΣ ΣΙΓΗΣ)
* Practical Occultism (ΤΑ ΠΡΩΤΑ ΒΗΜΑΤΑ ΣΤΟΝ ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΙΣΜΟ), the Hellenic title of the first book means: "The First Steps in Occultism"
* Yoga and occultism (ΓΙΟΓΚΑ ΚΑΙ ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΙΣΜΟΣ (ΑΝΘΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΕΣΩΤΕΡΙΚΗΣ ΓΝΩΣΗΣ) ) – an anthology of her writings under this title

TS Lodge in Athens named after HPB “Blavatsky Lodge”.

The White Lotus Day is celebrated by Greek theosophists every year.

==Hungary==

In Hungary up to now the following H.P.Blavatsky works have been translated and published:

* The Secret Doctrine (Titkos Tanítás), 1st volume is complete, 2nd is being done
* The Voice of the Silence (A Csend Hangja)
* Practical Occultism (Gyakorlati okkultizmus)

“The Voice of the Silence” (first translated HPB book), “The Practical Occultism” and in the same volume her two articles (“Is Theosophy a Religion?” and “The Origin of Evil”) have translated and published, with the Foundation of Esoteric Philosophy (ed. by I. Hoskins).

The most of H.P. Blavatsky’s writings were (and are) translated by Mr. János Szabari and can be downloaded from the site of TS in Hungary: [http://teozofia.hu/index.php?fent=olvasnivalo http://teozofia.hu/index.php?fent=olvasnivalo] .

H.P. Blavatsky’s books can be bought in some great bookstores (such as Alexandra, Lira, Elixir), in some yearly exhibitions and during regular public lectures.

Hungarians usually say “Blavatsky”, spelling as in English and sometimes “Blavatskyné” (= Mrs. Blavatsky)

==India==

There is the international headquarter of the Theosophical Society in Adyar, Chennai (former Madras until 1996) of which H.P.Blavatsky was the co-founder. There are founder's statue, “Blavatsky bungalow” and “Blavatsky banyan” on Adyar territory.

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HPB's works are studied at annual School of Wisdom in Adyar. The Theosophical Publishing House publishes H.P.Blavatsky works constantly.

==Ireland==

The majority of the TS members in Ireland are now studying notes on “The Voice of the Silence” by HPB, which is favourite and much loved mystical booklet of hers some of Irish theosophists have at their bedsides and frequently refer to.

Personal libraries of theosophists in Ireland include all major works by H.P.Blavatsky.

==Israel==

The following Helena Blavatsky's (הלנה בלבצקי) books are translated into the Hebrew language:
* "Key to Theosophy" (מפתח לתאוסופיה) was translated and published at the end of the 1970-s. The translation was done by a professional translator Mr. Tuvia Ornan and edited by Mr. Vitally Rubissa.
* "The Voice of Silence" (קול הדממה) was translated and published in the beginning of the 1990-s by Mrs. Anava Kantor a long time Theosophist and edited by Abraham Oron.
* "Practical Occultism" (תורת הנסתר המעשית) was translated by Mrs. Anava Kantor and edited by Abraham Oron somewhen at the end of the 1990-s
* "The abridgment of The Secret Doctrine" () (not yet published), was translated by Mr. Ezion Becker and is being still checked and edited .

First 3 books can be bought from TS in Israel website, http://theosophia.co.il/

==Italy==

A lot of Blavatsky’s works have been translated into Italian:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Dottrina Segreta) and “The Secret Doctrine abridgement” (La Dottrina Segreta versione di studio). A new edition of the latter has been recently published.
* The Voice of the Silence (La voce del Silenzio)
* The Key to Theosophy (La chiave della Teosofia)
* Isis Unveiled (Iside svelata)
* The Stanzas of Dzyan (Le Stanze di Dzyan)
* Raya Yoga or Occultism (Raja Yoga o occultismo)

Italian theosophists are much obliged to H.P.Blavatsky and they highly regard her works, ''in primis'' the “The Voice of the Silence” and “The Secret Doctrine”.

The official website of the Italian Theosophical Society ([http://teosofica.org/ http://teosofica.org]) speaks widely about H.P. Blavatsky. Her biography is also present on the website. Many biographies have been published in Italian, the most important by Sylvia Cranston,  and by Sinnett.  Other books written by two  Italian Theosophists are the following: 

* “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky e la Società Teosofica” by Paola Giovetti; 
* “Blavatsky e Besant – il fulmine e il tuono” by Livia Lucchini.

The Italian version of the DVD  "The Life of Helena Petrovna BLAVATSKY" by Ian Wilson (“La vita di HPB”) was also published.

As for H.P.Blavatsky presence in Italy and her contacts with  Giuseppe Garibaldi one could read an article by Patrizia Calvi: “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky and Italy“, which was also published in the May 2012 issue of "The Theosophist". 

There is a Lodge in Milan, named after HPB, the same in Rome, and in Piea d’Asti where a Study Group is present with her name.

==Japan==

Currently the following H.P.Blavatsky works are translated into Japanese:

* The Secret Doctrine, volume 1, published under the title “Secret Doctrine. Universe Generation Theory” (シークレット・ドクトリン　宇宙発生論《上》). The second volume is being translated and published in the bi-monthly The Japanese Theosophist. The translators are Emiko Tanaka (田中恵美子) and Jeff Clark (ジェフ･クラーク).
* 365 days words of Blavatsky (ブラヴァツキーのことば365日) – the translation of “Madame Blavatsky’s Words for Each Day of the Year”. Translator: Yamaguchi (山口多一).
* Isis Unveiled, volume I - Science (ベールをとったイシス第１巻科学上), translator: Oimatsu Katsuhiro (老松克博)
* Proceedings of the Secret Doctrine (シークレット・ドクトリンの議事録), the translators are Emiko Tanaka (田中恵美子) and Jeff Clark (ジェフ･クラーク).
* History of the Secret Doctrine (シークレット・ドクトリンの沿革), translator: Matsuda Katsurahate (松田桂果)

The TS Lodge in Tokyo which is consist of 51 members study H.P.Blavatsky works in their native language.

==Myanmar (Burma)==

TS members in Myanmar study “The Secret Doctrine” among other spiritual literature on their meetings.

==Netherlands==

Some of H.P. Blavatsky works have been translated into Dutch:

* The Secret Doctrine (Geheime Leer) was first translated and published in 1907. The “Introduction” in The Secret Doctrine, vol. 1, together with some other parts of vol. 1 and 2 and the ‘Bowen notes’ are published in a book titled “Een introductie tot De Geheime Leer”
* The Voice of the Silence (De stem van de stilte) was first translated and published 1907
* The Key to Theosophy (De sleutel tot de theosofie) was first translated and published 1906
* Isis Unveiled (Isis ontsluierd) was first translated and published in 1911
* Transactions of the Blavatksy Lodge (Een toelichting op De Geheime Leer stanza;s I – IV; Handelingen van de Blavatsky Lodge) published in 1995
* H.P. Blavatsky to the American Conventions: 1888-1891 published in 1980 under the title “H.P. Blavatsky aan de Amerikaanse conventies: 1888-1891”
* Occult stories of H.P. Blavatsky and W.Q. Judge, collected and translated into Dutch and published in 1999 under the title “Occulte verhalen van H.P. Blavatksy and W.Q. Judge”.
* Many essays and articles of H.P. Blavatsky have been translated into Dutch and published in booklet.

Many Internet sites in Dutch give information about her.

Books by H.P.Blavatsky issued by UTVN Publishing House could be purchased from web-store http://theosofie.nl.

There are always lectures and study groups of HPB works in The International Theosophical Centre in Naarden. At the headquarters two study groups have taken up “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Mahatma Letters” for study.

“The Theosophical Society Point Loma – Blavatskyhouse The Haque” uses HPB name in its own name to indicate the priority of their activity as to follow the H.P.Blvatsky vision of theosophical movement.

==Nicaragua==

There is a TS branch “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge” in the country, which consist of 12 members.

==Peru==

The Blavatsky Lodge in Peru celebrated its 90th anniversary on 1 June 2014.

==Poland==

HPB (Helena P. Blawatska) works translated into Polish are:
* The Secret Doctrine (Doktryna Tajemna), volumes 1,2,3, published by Loka-Rybnik
* The Voice of the Silence (Glos Ciszy), published by Wieluń in 2014

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==Qatar==

There is a TS branch “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge” in the State of Qatar.

==Russia==

Soon after revolution of 1917 the theosophy in Russia was forbidden as well as many other mystical and religious organizations. Elena Petrovna Blavatsky's (Елена Петровна Блаватская) works got under a ban almost until the time of the Soviet Union disintegration in 1991. One year prior to this event in May, 1990 the first officially opened action devoted to return of name and heritage of H.P.Blavatsky to Russia took place. There were the exhibition “Sphinx of XIX century” (where most people could see the photo of HPB and other Russian and foreign theosophists for the first time) and the special evening meeting devoted to her life and creativity. Opening of an exhibition was shown on the central channel of television. The TS international President Radha Burneir came to USSR and took part in the opening ceremony. She brought two volumes of “The Secret Doctrine” as a gift and gave the inspiring speech. In 1991, the 160th anniversary of H.P. Blavatsky's birthday and the 100th anniversary of her passing away, there were 4 editions of “The Secret Doctrine” at once issued by 4 independent publishing houses in different cities of Russia. This fact made obvious that there was a great interest to the works of the world-known compatriot among the citizens, despite a ban. Since then different works by H.P.Blavatsky are published every year to satisfy constant interest of readers.

Nowadays all her books, most articles and majority of letters have been translated and published, most of them several times and in different translations. The major publications are:

* The Secret Doctrine (Тайная Доктрина) – volumes 1 and 2 are translated by H.I.Roerich (first publication was in 1937), volume 3 is translated by A.P.Heidok. “The Secret Doctrine” is issued almost every year. There were no less than 17 issues by 15 different publishing houses from 1991 till 2014 ([http://ru.teopedia.org/lib/Блаватская_Е.П._-_Тайная_Доктрина_(публикации) see the list] in Russian). There was another translation of “The Secret Doctrine” by A.A.Kamensky at the beginning of 20th century, but it is lost for now.
* Isis Unveiled (Разоблачённая Изида) – translated by A.P.Heidok and published by several publishing houses. There was an attempt to correct the translation by publishing houses “Sfera” ("Сфера", Moscow) and Lotac ("Лотаць", Minsk, Belarus). The work started at 2000 and still going on.
* The Voice of the Silence (Голос Безмолвия) – translated by H.F.Pisareva. The book was published by several publishing houses.
* The Key to Theosophy (Ключ к теософии) – have several translations and published by several publishing houses.
* Theosophical Glossary (Теософский словарь) – have several translations and published by several publishing houses in 1994, 2003, 2004, 2009.
* Articles were published in several volumes by different publishing houses in their series:
** White Lotus series (серия «Белый Лотос»), Sfera Publishing House, the series started in 1993, 21 volumes were published
** H.P.Blavatsky series (серия «Е.П.Блаватская»), MCF Publishing House, 1994-1999, 4 volumes were published
** Great Adepts series (серия «Великие посвящённые»), Eksmo-Press, the series started in 2001, 7 volumes were published
** H.P.Blavatsky for the offspring series (серия «Е.П.Блаватская – потомкам»), Sfera Publishing House, the series started in 2004, 9 volumes were published
** Delphis Publishing House (издательство «Дельфис»), started its series at 2014 (without special name) and 6 volume already issued
* From the Caves and Jungles of Hindustan (Из пещер и дебрей Индостана) originally published in Russian magazine “Russky Vestnik” («Русский Вестник», Russian Messenger) in 1883 and was issued in a separate book in 1912 in Saint-Petersburg. Recently it was published in 1994, 2001 and 2008 by different publishing houses.

There are more than dozen H.P.Blavatsky's biographies were translated into Russian and published. Those written by Constance Wachtmeister, Sylvia Cranston, Murphy Howard are among them. The biographies by V.P.Zhelihovskaya and H.F.Pisareva were written in Russian originally, they published as well. The modern authors made their contribution also:

* Kim Kiuru – HPB (Ким Киуру. «Е.П.Б.») published in 2010 by Belovodie Publishing House (издательство «Беловодье»)
* O.G.Boldyrev – Blavatsky. Shambhala messanger (О.Г.Болдырев, «Блаватская – вестница Шамбалы») published in 2013 by Veche Publishing House (издательство «Вече»)

Except literature Elena Petrovna's name became constant to sound at various conferences (not only theosophical). There are also works devoted to H.P.Blavatsky in poetry and fine arts. Moscow Theosophical Society issued the poetry collection book “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky's Memories”.

There are several communities in every large Russian-speaking social network in Internet devoted to H.P.Blavatsky. Almost each large web-site of the mystical and/or educational content has the page devoted to her. There are some resources:

* http://www.theosophy.ru/hpb.htm
* http://www.theosophist.ru
* http://ru.teopedia.org/hpb/
* http://hpblavatsky.ru
* http://www.lomonosov.org/section/epblavatskaya.htm

All her works can be read and purchased on-line or downloaded for free.

Numerous groups of researchers continue work on studying H.P.Blavatsky's heritage. They make an effort to restore the interest to her works in Russia and show the meaning of HPB activity in true light. The following are some of them, which currently continue their activity (in chronological order of their appearance):

* International Centre of the Roerichs (Международный Центр Рерихов) founded in 1989, http://en.icr.su/, and other Roerich organizations
* Scientific Philosophical Society “Peace via culture” (Научно-философское общество "Мир через культуру") founded in 1991 by V.M.Sidorov, http://nfo-mir.com
* Public organization “H.P.Blavatsky Russian Esoteric School of Theosophy” (Русская эзотерическая школа теософии имени Е.П.Блаватской) founded in 1993 by V.A.Bakanov, [http://resht.ru/eng/index.htm http://resht.ru]
* Nonprofit organization “Charity foundation of preservation and development of cultural values “Delphis” (Некоммерческая организация "Благотворительный фонд сохранения и развития культурных ценностей "Дельфис") founded in 1997, http://delphis.ru
* Moscow Theosophical Society
* Internet project “Teopedia” (Теопедия) founded in 2007 by P.N.Malakhov, http://teopedia.org/
* Logaeva's Theosophical Group (Теософская группа Логаевой) founded in 2010 by H.A.Logaeva, http://www.theosophist.ru/
* TS in Russia has 7 branches, the first was founded in 2011 in Moscow. The TS branch in Kemerovo named “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge”.

==Serbia==

There are some H.P.Blavatsky's books translated into Serbian by "Metaphysica" Publishing House in Belgrade:
* The Secret Doctrine (Tajna doktrina I-III. Kosmogeneza, Antropogeza, Okultizam. Metaphysica, Beograd 2007).
* The Key to Theosophy (Ključ teozofije. Metaphysica, Beograd 2006).

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==Singapore==

Some talks and lectures the Singapore Lodge of TS organize are devoted to H.P.Blavatsky.

==Slovenia==

There are 3 HPB's books were translated into Slovenian language:
* The Voice of the Silence
* The Key to Theosophy
* The Stanzas of Dzyan

==Sweden==

There are some books of H.P.Blavatsky translated into Swedish:

* The Secret Doctrine (Den Hemliga Läran), translated by F. Kellberg in 1898
* The Key to Theosophy (Nyckel till Teosofin), translated by Barbro Melander and Märta Wiklund
* The Voice of the Silence (Tystnadens röst), translated by Carin Scholander
* Practical Occultism (Praktisk Ockultism), translated by Ingeborg Schönmeyr

H.P. Blavatsky’s books are studied very well in Sweden. There is a study group of “The Secret Doctrine” for 40 years. “The Voice of the Silence” is very popular.

==Ukraine==

All Ukrainian theosophists study H.P.Blavatsky's works. Being born on the south of modern Ukraine in Dnepropetrovsk city (former Ekaterinoslav) Helena Petrovna is deeply esteemed by the compatriots for her broad enlightenment work which she conducted worldwide.

The house where she has born is under government protection and has a status of museum. There are annual meetings of adherents in there since 1991. In 2011 these meetings are transformed into scientific readings, which have a goal to study the heritage of the outstanding compatriot, the researcher, the philosopher and the writer and also to study a scientific and creative heritage of her family members. Currently the museum is under construction.

The Voice of the Silence (Голос Безмовностi) was translated in 2010 by H.Gordienko.

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Ukrainian sculptor Alexey Leonov modeled H.P.Blavatsky's head and sculpture named [http://leonov.idea.in.ua/galereya/category/8-svetochi "19 centure Sphynx"]:

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==Uruguay==

Uruguayans read H.P.Blavatsky's works in Spanish. The most popular is The Secret Doctrine and The Voice of the Silence.

==The USA==

The works of H.P. Blavatsky are still popular among the general public in the USA and members of the Theosophical Society in the USA. The most popular of her works is “The Secret Doctrine” followed by “Isis Unveiled”.

Theosophical Publishing House '''Quest Books''',(Wheaton, Illinois, http://www.questbooks.net) publishes:
* "Collected Writings of H.P.Blavatsky", 15 volumes
* "The Letters of H.P. Blavatsky", 1-st volume
* numerous other HPB's works and other theosophical books in text, audio and video.

The following Internet sites are devoted to H.P. Blavatsky:

* http://www.blavatskyarchives.com
* http://www.blavatsky.net
* http://theosophy.wiki (partly)

There are many links to the Internet resources devoted to H.P.Blavatsky on [http://blavatskyarchives.com/hpblinks.htm Blavatsky Archives web-page]

There is the TS branch “The Miami-Dade Blavatsky Lodge” located in Florida.

==Zambia==

In Zambia, in the 1980s efforts were made to translate some H.P. Blavatsky's works into a local language Bemba. One such was “The Key to Theosophy” but somewhere along the way this work was not continued. So theosophists in Zambia read HPB in English.

Mufulira and Kitwe Lodges have copies of the six Volume of the Secret Doctrine. Senior, serious students keenly study and share with others on excerpt from “The Secret Doctrine”, “Isis Unveiled” and “Practical Occultism”.

=Internet resources=

H.P.Blavatsky's works can be bought read or downloaded on several languages:

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* [http://www.theosophist.ru/index_works.shtml Theosophist.ru]
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=See also=

* This article [[:ru:Наследие Е.П.Блаватской в современном мире | in Russian]]

[[Category: Blavatsky Helena Petrovna]]
[[ru:Наследие Е.П.Блаватской в современном мире]]

H.P.Blavatsky's heritage in the modern world

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=H.P.Blavatsky's life=

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(Main article: [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]])

Great minds of the world are born at all times. They are destined to become the mediators of the evolutionary powers. Some of them go unnoticed, others become hubs of global change. Helena Petrovna Blavatsky is one of such great people. Her life and work help us broaden our consciousness, understand the world around us in new terms. She worked for the future of every man for the new age, the dawn of which illuminated the progressive minds of the 19th century.

Helena Petrovna faced her birthday 60 times, including the day of birth itself. It was 96 days until the 61st one. She took her first breath in August 12, 1831 (July 31 according to the Julian calendar, which Russia used at that time), in Yekaterinoslav city (now it is Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine). She took her last breath in May 8th, 1891 in London.

On the day when a person passes away, his or her mission on Earth has been completed. All the seeds were sown and it is for future generations to see which seeds will produce, and which will not. The passing away of H.P. Blavatsky was not final: her activity and energy have ignited many spiritual organizations and movements throughout the world. We feel that she is still with us today.

We remember a person because his or her ideas and deeds spark new generations. H.P. Blavatsky still inspires seekers for the truth: her numerous writings guide readers into the spiritual world. Her devotion to the Masters, her efforts to bring their teachings to the world, her service for mankind have made great changes in our minds. She inspires our thoughts and lights up our hearts.

Death and birth are the points where worlds share their experience in an everlasting cycle. Every death is an impulse for birth. Every birth attracts our attention toward life and existence, to something obvious for us, to something we can feel and analyse, to something we accept as real. These two important days of HPB's life turn our attention to the fact that her ideas and thoughts have spread widely through the world, that they are still alive. Her works are under constant study on every continent, they have been translated into many languages, they are constantly reprinted in new editions, and this process, once started, never stops.

The Theosophical Society (of which she was co-founder) according to the 2013 annual report has 26 000 members, 947 branches and 175 Official Study Centres in 56 countries. There are other organizations which were inspired by H.P. Blavatsky on educational and enlightenment work, on exploring the hidden powers of nature and humanity, on strengthening the brotherly relationship between people and all living beings. The entire 'New Age' movement is sometimes attributed to Madame Blavatsky.

A short report below on some countries reflects HPB's influence on the modern world. It does not contain the final information. New data continues to develop.

=H.P.Blavatsky in the world=
==Argentina==

In Argentina H.P. Blavatsky’s books are read in Spanish. Her works are very popular - the most requested are:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrina Secreta)
* The Voice of the Silence (La Voz del Silencio)
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Sin Velo)
* The Key to Theosophy (La Clave de la Teosofia)

==Austria==

Blavatsky’s works are well honored among Austrian theosophists, especially her best known works: "The Voice of Silence", "The Key to Theosophy" and "The Secret Doctrine".
Original teachings of Blavatsky and "The Mahatma Letters" are the main source of their spiritual activities.

TS Lodge in Graz is named after H.P. Blavatsky.

==Belgium==

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The Belgians read H.P.Blavatsky in English, Dutch and French. All the main HPB works are translated into Dutch (see Netherlands) and more of them into French (see France).

The most popular books in the country are “The Key to Theosophy”, “Practical Occultism” and “The Voice of the Silence”. The theosophists who have studied these books usually want to continue with “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Mahatma Letters”.

In Brussels in Belgium there was a Lodge called "Branche Blavatsky" for one hundred years, but it did not continue after 2012.

The Belgian artist Ferdinand Schirren made H.P.Blavatsky mask.

==Bolivia==

TS Members in Bolivia have regular study groups where they study theosophy basics including “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Voice of the Silence”.

Two study groups in Santa Cruz are studying “The Secret Doctrine” and one study group in Tarua meet three times a week and study “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Theosophical Glossary”. The Oruro City study group meets weekly to study “The Voice of the Silence”.

==Brazil==

All the main works by H.P. Blavatsky have been translated into Portuguese:
* “The Secret Doctrine”
* “Isis Unveiled”
* “The Key to Theosophy”, translated by Celia Moraes, 1st edition 1991, 4th edition 2011
* “Practical Occultism”
* “The Voice of the Silence”
* “Moments of Wisdom” - the quotations of her for the daily life

There are also:
* “Foundations of Esoteric Philosophy”, 1s edition 1991, 3rd edition 2001
* “H.P.B. The Extraordinary Life and Influence of Helena Blavatsky” by Sylvia Cranston, translated by Murillo Nunes de Azevedo

All these books are available to anyone who wants to buy them in Brazilian Theosophical Publishing House. The most popular among theosophists are “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Key to Theosophy”.

There is a Lodge of the Theosophical Society in the city of Vitoria, Espirito Santo State, in the east of Brazil, called “Blavatsky Lodge”.

==Canada==

There is Blavatsky Lodges of TS in Burnaby, British Columbia.

==Chile==

Theosophists in Chile read H.P.Blavatsky books mostly in Spanish. Currently the following works are translated:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrina Secreta)
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Sin Velo)
* The Key to Theosophy (La Clave de la Teosofia)
* The Voice of the Silence (La voz del Silencio)
* Practical Occultism (Ocultismo Práctico)
* From the Caves and Jungles of Hindustan (Por las grutas y selvas del Indostan)
* H.P.Blavatsky - Collected Writings, volumes 1 - 9 (10 - 15 have not been translated yet)
* many articles

The most popular HPB's book among thesophists in Chile is “The Key to Theosophy”. The members of TS in Chile study “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Voice of the Silence” on their regular meetings.

==China==

The Key to Theosophy (證道學的關鍵 (Traditional), 证道学的关键 (Simplified)) is being translated by Chinese Project Team, TS Asia, East & South East

==England==

H.P. Blavatsky and her works are the cornerstones of the Theosophical study in England. Her three main works are the ones most studied with weekly study groups at HQ – Mondays: “Isis Unveiled”; Tuesdays: “The Secret Doctrine”; and every other Wednesday; “The Key to Theosophy”. HPB’s work is also studied in regular study groups in Lodges throughout the UK.

Blavatsky Lodge (of the TS in England), based in London, is one of the oldest in the world (2nd in England, 3rd in Europe), formed in 1887 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blavatsky_Lodge http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blavatsky_Lodge] ). The distinguishing factor in the Blavatsky Lodge was that Madame Blavatsky herself was present at the Lodge every Thursday. Those discussions were collected in the “Transactions of the Blavatsky Lodge” and contain many commentaries on the Secret Doctrine. The Lodge still meets on Thursdays at HQ.

There is also HPB Lodge of the TSE, a peripatetic Lodge currently based in the Midlands.

There is The Blavatsky Trust, formed by Geoffrey Farthing, a past president of the TSE, specifically to promote Blavatsky Theosophy ([http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk/ http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk] ).

H.P. Blavatsky spent a considerable amount of time in and around London and at the TS in England, and passed away here. This, and the importance of her works, may account for why she is more celebrated here than the other two founders of the TS.

==Finland==

A lot of Blavatsky’s works have been translated into Finnish:
* The Secret Doctrine I and II and III (Salainen Oppi I ja II ja III), original translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917, revised translation by P Carpelan in 1988 and 2012 to ebooks
* Index to the Secret Doctrine I and II (Salaisen Opin hakemisto osat I ja II), translated by P Carpelan in 1988
* The Secret Doctrine abridgement and the Stanzas of Dzyan (Salainen Oppi, johdanto ja Dzyanin runot), original translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917, revised in 1988
* Isis Unveiled (Hunnuton Isis), translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917
* The Key to Theosophy (Teosofian avain), first translation in 1906 and second in 1925 by P Ervast
* The Voice of the Silence (Hiljaisuuden ääni), translated in 1907 and 1973
* Practical Occultism (Käytännön okkultismi), translated early 1900s
* Theosophical glossary (Teosofinen sanakirja), translated by group in 1980s
* H.P. Blavatsky – a Herald of Light (H.P. Blavatsky – Valon airut), 45 writings of HPB compiled by P&K Salonen in 1981
* Esoteric instructions I, II and III (Esoteeriset ohjeet I, II ja III), translation by P Carpelan in 2012 to ebook
* Buddhist writings (Buddhalaisia kirjoituksia), a compilation of 8 articles by HPB about buddhism, with explanation of Sanskrit words

There are also published:
* Foundations of Esoteric Philosophy according to HPB (Esoteerisen filosofian perusteet HPB:n mukaan), translated by EH and VA in 1988

There is also a bi-weekly study group dedicated to "The Secret Doctrine".

One [http://www.kolumbus.fi/elonpyora/index.htm Helsinki TS lodge] is named as Blavatsky Lodge.

Secret Doctrine seminars are held around Finland approximately 3-4 times a year.

==France==

All the main H.P.Blavatsky works are translated into French:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrine Secrète), 3 volumes
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Dévoilée)
* The Voice of the Silence (La Voix du silence)
* Theosophical Glossary (Le Glossaire Théosophique)
* Practical Occultism (Occultisme pratique)

These books could be purchased in web-store “Les Editions Adyar”, [http://www.editionsadyar.com/index.php?page=auteur&auteur=5 http://www.editionsadyar.com/index.php?page=auteur&auteur=5]

==Germany==

All major works of H. P. Blavatsky have been translated into German even longer time ago. This is especially:

* The Secret Doctrine (Geheimlehre) was translated first. In 1895 Annie Besant gave the permission for translating it. The Translation was initiated by Franz Hartmann, the translator was Dr.  Robert Froebe. Since then, other translations appeared, also abbreviated editions. The most popular abbreviated edition is the translation by Hank Troemel, finished in 2003.
* Isis Unveiled (Isis entschleiert)
* The Key to Theosophy (Der Schlüssel zur Theosophie)
* The Voice of the Silence (Die Stimme der Stille)

All her books one can buy in German section of Amazon ([http://www.amazon.de/ www.amazon.de]).

The German Section of the TS dates to 1902. In the first half of the 20th century, many German esoterics and occultists took over ideas from Blavatsky without mentioning her. The most popular of them was Rudolf Steiner, the founder of the so-called "Anthroposophie".

After having been forbidden in the "Third Reich", the work of the TS started up immediately in 1945 and the following years.

The Berlin lodge of TS is named ‘Blavatsky Lodge’.

H.P. Blavatsky lived in Würzburg, Ludwigstraße, 6 during the years 1885/1886, in Mme Constance Wachtmeister’s home. There she worked on the first part of The Secret Doctrine. There is the plaque on the building in Würzburg where she once resided.

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==Greece==

There are several works by H.P. Blavatsky which are translated into the Hellenic language. They are:

* The Secret Doctrine (ΜΥΣΤΙΚΗ ΔΟΞΑΣΙΑ), 3 volumes, 3rd volume was finished in 2013, published in 2 books titled "Mystics, Occult and Magical Arts" (ΜΥΣΤΕΣ, ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΟ ΚΑΙ ΜΑΓΙΚΕΣ ΤΕΧΝΕΣ, vol. Α & B)
* Isis Unveiled (ΑΠΟΚΑΛΥΜΕΝΗ ΙΣΙΣ) published in 7 small volumes
* The Key to Theosophy (ΤΟ ΚΛΕΙΔΙ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΣΟΦΙΑΣ)
* The Voice of the Silence (Η ΦΩΝΗ ΤΗΣ ΣΙΓΗΣ)
* Practical Occultism (ΤΑ ΠΡΩΤΑ ΒΗΜΑΤΑ ΣΤΟΝ ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΙΣΜΟ), the Hellenic title of the first book means: "The First Steps in Occultism"
* Yoga and occultism (ΓΙΟΓΚΑ ΚΑΙ ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΙΣΜΟΣ (ΑΝΘΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΕΣΩΤΕΡΙΚΗΣ ΓΝΩΣΗΣ) ) – an anthology of her writings under this title

TS Lodge in Athens named after HPB “Blavatsky Lodge”.

The White Lotus Day is celebrated by Greek theosophists every year.

==Hungary==

In Hungary up to now the following H.P.Blavatsky works have been translated and published:

* The Secret Doctrine (Titkos Tanítás), 1st volume is complete, 2nd is being done
* The Voice of the Silence (A Csend Hangja)
* Practical Occultism (Gyakorlati okkultizmus)

“The Voice of the Silence” (first translated HPB book), “The Practical Occultism” and in the same volume her two articles (“Is Theosophy a Religion?” and “The Origin of Evil”) have translated and published, with the Foundation of Esoteric Philosophy (ed. by I. Hoskins).

The most of H.P. Blavatsky’s writings were (and are) translated by Mr. János Szabari and can be downloaded from the site of TS in Hungary: [http://teozofia.hu/index.php?fent=olvasnivalo http://teozofia.hu/index.php?fent=olvasnivalo] .

H.P. Blavatsky’s books can be bought in some great bookstores (such as Alexandra, Lira, Elixir), in some yearly exhibitions and during regular public lectures.

Hungarians usually say “Blavatsky”, spelling as in English and sometimes “Blavatskyné” (= Mrs. Blavatsky)

==India==

There is the international headquarter of the Theosophical Society in Adyar, Chennai (former Madras until 1996) of which H.P.Blavatsky was the co-founder. There are founder's statue, “Blavatsky bungalow” and “Blavatsky banyan” on Adyar territory.

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HPB's works are studied at annual School of Wisdom in Adyar. The Theosophical Publishing House publishes H.P.Blavatsky works constantly.

==Ireland==

The majority of the TS members in Ireland are now studying notes on “The Voice of the Silence” by HPB, which is favourite and much loved mystical booklet of hers some of Irish theosophists have at their bedsides and frequently refer to.

Personal libraries of theosophists in Ireland include all major works by H.P.Blavatsky.

==Israel==

The following Helena Blavatsky's (הלנה בלבצקי) books are translated into the Hebrew language:
* "Key to Theosophy" (מפתח לתאוסופיה) was translated and published at the end of the 1970-s. The translation was done by a professional translator Mr. Tuvia Ornan and edited by Mr. Vitally Rubissa.
* "The Voice of Silence" (קול הדממה) was translated and published in the beginning of the 1990-s by Mrs. Anava Kantor a long time Theosophist and edited by Abraham Oron.
* "Practical Occultism" (תורת הנסתר המעשית) was translated by Mrs. Anava Kantor and edited by Abraham Oron somewhen at the end of the 1990-s
* "The abridgment of The Secret Doctrine" () (not yet published), was translated by Mr. Ezion Becker and is being still checked and edited .

First 3 books can be bought from TS in Israel website, http://theosophia.co.il/

==Italy==

A lot of Blavatsky’s works have been translated into Italian:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Dottrina Segreta) and “The Secret Doctrine abridgement” (La Dottrina Segreta versione di studio). A new edition of the latter has been recently published.
* The Voice of the Silence (La voce del Silenzio)
* The Key to Theosophy (La chiave della Teosofia)
* Isis Unveiled (Iside svelata)
* The Stanzas of Dzyan (Le Stanze di Dzyan)
* Raya Yoga or Occultism (Raja Yoga o occultismo)

Italian theosophists are much obliged to H.P.Blavatsky and they highly regard her works, ''in primis'' the “The Voice of the Silence” and “The Secret Doctrine”.

The official website of the Italian Theosophical Society ([http://teosofica.org/ http://teosofica.org]) speaks widely about H.P. Blavatsky. Her biography is also present on the website. Many biographies have been published in Italian, the most important by Sylvia Cranston,  and by Sinnett.  Other books written by two  Italian Theosophists are the following: 

* “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky e la Società Teosofica” by Paola Giovetti; 
* “Blavatsky e Besant – il fulmine e il tuono” by Livia Lucchini.

The Italian version of the DVD  "The Life of Helena Petrovna BLAVATSKY" by Ian Wilson (“La vita di HPB”) was also published.

As for H.P.Blavatsky presence in Italy and her contacts with  Giuseppe Garibaldi one could read an article by Patrizia Calvi: “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky and Italy“, which was also published in the May 2012 issue of "The Theosophist". 

There is a Lodge in Milan, named after HPB, the same in Rome, and in Piea d’Asti where a Study Group is present with her name.

==Japan==

Currently the following H.P.Blavatsky works are translated into Japanese:

* The Secret Doctrine, volume 1, published under the title “Secret Doctrine. Universe Generation Theory” (シークレット・ドクトリン　宇宙発生論《上》). The second volume is being translated and published in the bi-monthly The Japanese Theosophist. The translators are Emiko Tanaka (田中恵美子) and Jeff Clark (ジェフ･クラーク).
* 365 days words of Blavatsky (ブラヴァツキーのことば365日) – the translation of “Madame Blavatsky’s Words for Each Day of the Year”. Translator: Yamaguchi (山口多一).
* Isis Unveiled, volume I - Science (ベールをとったイシス第１巻科学上), translator: Oimatsu Katsuhiro (老松克博)
* Proceedings of the Secret Doctrine (シークレット・ドクトリンの議事録), the translators are Emiko Tanaka (田中恵美子) and Jeff Clark (ジェフ･クラーク).
* History of the Secret Doctrine (シークレット・ドクトリンの沿革), translator: Matsuda Katsurahate (松田桂果)

The TS Lodge in Tokyo which is consist of 51 members study H.P.Blavatsky works in their native language.

==Myanmar (Burma)==

TS members in Myanmar study “The Secret Doctrine” among other spiritual literature on their meetings.

==Netherlands==

Some of H.P. Blavatsky works have been translated into Dutch:

* The Secret Doctrine (Geheime Leer) was first translated and published in 1907. The “Introduction” in The Secret Doctrine, vol. 1, together with some other parts of vol. 1 and 2 and the ‘Bowen notes’ are published in a book titled “Een introductie tot De Geheime Leer”
* The Voice of the Silence (De stem van de stilte) was first translated and published 1907
* The Key to Theosophy (De sleutel tot de theosofie) was first translated and published 1906
* Isis Unveiled (Isis ontsluierd) was first translated and published in 1911
* Transactions of the Blavatksy Lodge (Een toelichting op De Geheime Leer stanza;s I – IV; Handelingen van de Blavatsky Lodge) published in 1995
* H.P. Blavatsky to the American Conventions: 1888-1891 published in 1980 under the title “H.P. Blavatsky aan de Amerikaanse conventies: 1888-1891”
* Occult stories of H.P. Blavatsky and W.Q. Judge, collected and translated into Dutch and published in 1999 under the title “Occulte verhalen van H.P. Blavatksy and W.Q. Judge”.
* Many essays and articles of H.P. Blavatsky have been translated into Dutch and published in booklet.

Many Internet sites in Dutch give information about her.

Books by H.P.Blavatsky issued by UTVN Publishing House could be purchased from web-store http://theosofie.nl.

There are always lectures and study groups of HPB works in The International Theosophical Centre in Naarden. At the headquarters two study groups have taken up “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Mahatma Letters” for study.

“The Theosophical Society Point Loma – Blavatskyhouse The Haque” uses HPB name in its own name to indicate the priority of their activity as to follow the H.P.Blvatsky vision of theosophical movement.

==Nicaragua==

There is a TS branch “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge” in the country, which consist of 12 members.

==Peru==

The Blavatsky Lodge in Peru celebrated its 90th anniversary on 1 June 2014.

==Poland==

HPB (Helena P. Blawatska) works translated into Polish are:
* The Secret Doctrine (Doktryna Tajemna), volumes 1,2,3, published by Loka-Rybnik
* The Voice of the Silence (Glos Ciszy), published by Wieluń in 2014

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==Qatar==

There is a TS branch “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge” in the State of Qatar.

==Russia==

Soon after revolution of 1917 the theosophy in Russia was forbidden as well as many other mystical and religious organizations. Elena Petrovna Blavatsky's (Елена Петровна Блаватская) works got under a ban almost until the time of the Soviet Union disintegration in 1991. One year prior to this event in May, 1990 the first officially opened action devoted to return of name and heritage of H.P.Blavatsky to Russia took place. There were the exhibition “Sphinx of XIX century” (where most people could see the photo of HPB and other Russian and foreign theosophists for the first time) and the special evening meeting devoted to her life and creativity. Opening of an exhibition was shown on the central channel of television. The TS international President Radha Burneir came to USSR and took part in the opening ceremony. She brought two volumes of “The Secret Doctrine” as a gift and gave the inspiring speech. In 1991, the 160th anniversary of H.P. Blavatsky's birthday and the 100th anniversary of her passing away, there were 4 editions of “The Secret Doctrine” at once issued by 4 independent publishing houses in different cities of Russia. This fact made obvious that there was a great interest to the works of the world-known compatriot among the citizens, despite a ban. Since then different works by H.P.Blavatsky are published every year to satisfy constant interest of readers.

Nowadays all her books, most articles and majority of letters have been translated and published, most of them several times and in different translations. The major publications are:

* The Secret Doctrine (Тайная Доктрина) – volumes 1 and 2 are translated by H.I.Roerich (first publication was in 1937), volume 3 is translated by A.P.Heidok. “The Secret Doctrine” is issued almost every year. There were no less than 17 issues by 15 different publishing houses from 1991 till 2014 ([http://ru.teopedia.org/lib/Блаватская_Е.П._-_Тайная_Доктрина_(публикации) see the list] in Russian). There was another translation of “The Secret Doctrine” by A.A.Kamensky at the beginning of 20th century, but it is lost for now.
* Isis Unveiled (Разоблачённая Изида) – translated by A.P.Heidok and published by several publishing houses. There was an attempt to correct the translation by publishing houses “Sfera” ("Сфера", Moscow) and Lotac ("Лотаць", Minsk, Belarus). The work started at 2000 and still going on.
* The Voice of the Silence (Голос Безмолвия) – translated by H.F.Pisareva. The book was published by several publishing houses.
* The Key to Theosophy (Ключ к теософии) – have several translations and published by several publishing houses.
* Theosophical Glossary (Теософский словарь) – have several translations and published by several publishing houses in 1994, 2003, 2004, 2009.
* Articles were published in several volumes by different publishing houses in their series:
** White Lotus series (серия «Белый Лотос»), Sfera Publishing House, the series started in 1993, 21 volumes were published
** H.P.Blavatsky series (серия «Е.П.Блаватская»), MCF Publishing House, 1994-1999, 4 volumes were published
** Great Adepts series (серия «Великие посвящённые»), Eksmo-Press, the series started in 2001, 7 volumes were published
** H.P.Blavatsky for the offspring series (серия «Е.П.Блаватская – потомкам»), Sfera Publishing House, the series started in 2004, 9 volumes were published
** Delphis Publishing House (издательство «Дельфис»), started its series at 2014 (without special name) and 6 volume already issued
* From the Caves and Jungles of Hindustan (Из пещер и дебрей Индостана) originally published in Russian magazine “Russky Vestnik” («Русский Вестник», Russian Messenger) in 1883 and was issued in a separate book in 1912 in Saint-Petersburg. Recently it was published in 1994, 2001 and 2008 by different publishing houses.

There are more than dozen H.P.Blavatsky's biographies were translated into Russian and published. Those written by Constance Wachtmeister, Sylvia Cranston, Murphy Howard are among them. The biographies by V.P.Zhelihovskaya and H.F.Pisareva were written in Russian originally, they published as well. The modern authors made their contribution also:

* Kim Kiuru – HPB (Ким Киуру. «Е.П.Б.») published in 2010 by Belovodie Publishing House (издательство «Беловодье»)
* O.G.Boldyrev – Blavatsky. Shambhala messanger (О.Г.Болдырев, «Блаватская – вестница Шамбалы») published in 2013 by Veche Publishing House (издательство «Вече»)

Except literature Elena Petrovna's name became constant to sound at various conferences (not only theosophical). There are also works devoted to H.P.Blavatsky in poetry and fine arts. Moscow Theosophical Society issued the poetry collection book “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky's Memories”.

There are several communities in every large Russian-speaking social network in Internet devoted to H.P.Blavatsky. Almost each large web-site of the mystical and/or educational content has the page devoted to her. There are some resources:

* http://www.theosophy.ru/hpb.htm
* http://www.theosophist.ru
* http://ru.teopedia.org/hpb/
* http://hpblavatsky.ru
* http://www.lomonosov.org/section/epblavatskaya.htm

All her works can be read and purchased on-line or downloaded for free.

Numerous groups of researchers continue work on studying H.P.Blavatsky's heritage. They make an effort to restore the interest to her works in Russia and show the meaning of HPB activity in true light. The following are some of them, which currently continue their activity (in chronological order of their appearance):

* International Centre of the Roerichs (Международный Центр Рерихов) founded in 1989, http://en.icr.su/, and other Roerich organizations
* Scientific Philosophical Society “Peace via culture” (Научно-философское общество "Мир через культуру") founded in 1991 by V.M.Sidorov, http://nfo-mir.com
* Public organization “H.P.Blavatsky Russian Esoteric School of Theosophy” (Русская эзотерическая школа теософии имени Е.П.Блаватской) founded in 1993 by V.A.Bakanov, [http://resht.ru/eng/index.htm http://resht.ru]
* Nonprofit organization “Charity foundation of preservation and development of cultural values “Delphis” (Некоммерческая организация "Благотворительный фонд сохранения и развития культурных ценностей "Дельфис") founded in 1997, http://delphis.ru
* Moscow Theosophical Society
* Internet project “Teopedia” (Теопедия) founded in 2007 by P.N.Malakhov, http://teopedia.org/
* Logaeva's Theosophical Group (Теософская группа Логаевой) founded in 2010 by H.A.Logaeva, http://www.theosophist.ru/
* TS in Russia has 7 branches, the first was founded in 2011 in Moscow. The TS branch in Kemerovo named “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge”.

==Serbia==

There are some H.P.Blavatsky's books translated into Serbian by "Metaphysica" Publishing House in Belgrade:
* The Secret Doctrine (Tajna doktrina I-III. Kosmogeneza, Antropogeza, Okultizam. Metaphysica, Beograd 2007).
* The Key to Theosophy (Ključ teozofije. Metaphysica, Beograd 2006).

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==Singapore==

Some talks and lectures the Singapore Lodge of TS organize are devoted to H.P.Blavatsky.

==Slovenia==

There are 3 HPB's books were translated into Slovenian language:
* The Voice of the Silence
* The Key to Theosophy
* The Stanzas of Dzyan

==Sweden==

There are some books of H.P.Blavatsky translated into Swedish:

* The Secret Doctrine (Den Hemliga Läran), translated by F. Kellberg in 1898
* The Key to Theosophy (Nyckel till Teosofin), translated by Barbro Melander and Märta Wiklund
* The Voice of the Silence (Tystnadens röst), translated by Carin Scholander
* Practical Occultism (Praktisk Ockultism), translated by Ingeborg Schönmeyr

H.P. Blavatsky’s books are studied very well in Sweden. There is a study group of “The Secret Doctrine” for 40 years. “The Voice of the Silence” is very popular.

==Ukraine==

All Ukrainian theosophists study H.P.Blavatsky's works. Being born on the south of modern Ukraine in Dnepropetrovsk city (former Ekaterinoslav) Helena Petrovna is deeply esteemed by the compatriots for her broad enlightenment work which she conducted worldwide.

The house where she has born is under government protection and has a status of museum. There are annual meetings of adherents in there since 1991. In 2011 these meetings are transformed into scientific readings, which have a goal to study the heritage of the outstanding compatriot, the researcher, the philosopher and the writer and also to study a scientific and creative heritage of her family members. Currently the museum is under construction.

The Voice of the Silence (Голос Безмовностi) was translated in 2010 by H.Gordienko.

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Ukrainian sculptor Alexey Leonov modeled H.P.Blavatsky's head and sculpture named [http://leonov.idea.in.ua/galereya/category/8-svetochi "19 centure Sphynx"]:

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==Uruguay==

Uruguayans read H.P.Blavatsky's works in Spanish. The most popular is The Secret Doctrine and The Voice of the Silence.

==The USA==

The works of H.P. Blavatsky are still popular among the general public in the USA and members of the Theosophical Society in the USA. The most popular of her works is “The Secret Doctrine” followed by “Isis Unveiled”.

Theosophical Publishing House '''Quest Books''',(Wheaton, Illinois, http://www.questbooks.net) publishes:
* "Collected Writings of H.P.Blavatsky", 15 volumes
* "The Letters of H.P. Blavatsky", 1-st volume
* numerous other HPB's works and other theosophical books in text, audio and video.

The following Internet sites are devoted to H.P. Blavatsky:

* http://www.blavatskyarchives.com
* http://www.blavatsky.net
* http://theosophy.wiki (partly)

There are many links to the Internet resources devoted to H.P.Blavatsky on [http://blavatskyarchives.com/hpblinks.htm Blavatsky Archives web-page]

There is the TS branch “The Miami-Dade Blavatsky Lodge” located in Florida.

==Zambia==

In Zambia, in the 1980s efforts were made to translate some H.P. Blavatsky's works into a local language Bemba. One such was “The Key to Theosophy” but somewhere along the way this work was not continued. So theosophists in Zambia read HPB in English.

Mufulira and Kitwe Lodges have copies of the six Volume of the Secret Doctrine. Senior, serious students keenly study and share with others on excerpt from “The Secret Doctrine”, “Isis Unveiled” and “Practical Occultism”.

=Internet resources=

H.P.Blavatsky's works can be bought read or downloaded on several languages:

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* [http://www.theosophycompany.org/cart_blavatsky.html TheosophyCompany.org]
* [http://www.questbooks.net/author.cfm?authornum=22 QuestBooks.net]
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* [http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/theosophypdfs/early_theosophical_publications_authors.htm BlavatskyArchives.com]
* [http://www.blavatsky.net/index.php/links-support-theosophy-blavatsky-reading-seeker Blavatsky.net]
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* [http://blavatskynews.blogspot.de/ Blavatsky News] - world news regarding H.P.Blavatsky name
* [http://theosophy.wiki/ Theosophy.Wiki] - provides quotes from HPB, collected under different topics
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* [http://ru.teopedia.org/lib/Перечень_трудов_Е.П.Блаватской Teopedia.org]
* [http://www.theosophy.ru/byauthor.htm Theosophy.ru]
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* [http://www.roerich.com/7_2.htm Roerich.com]
* [http://ru.teopedia.org/pool/Категория:Труды_Блаватской_ЕП Teopedia.org]
* [http://www.theosophist.ru/index_works.shtml Theosophist.ru]
* [https://yadi.sk/d/UMsReuQG4xhOI/%D0%A3%D1%87%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F%20%28%D0%A4%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D0%B8%2C%20%D0%A0%D0%B5%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B8%D0%B8%2C%20%D0%A2%D0%B5%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%B8%29/%D0%A2%D0%B5%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D1%8F/%D0%91%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%82%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%8F%20%D0%95%D0%9F Teopedia.Text]
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=See also=

* This article [[:ru:Наследие Е.П.Блаватской в современном мире | in Russian]]

[[Category: Blavatsky Helena Petrovna]]
[[ru:Наследие Е.П.Блаватской в современном мире]]

H.P.Blavatsky's heritage in the modern world

2019-11-26T16:32:26Z

Ada Olds: /* Argentina */

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=H.P.Blavatsky's life=

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(Main article: [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]])

Great minds of the world are born at all times. They are destined to become the mediators of the evolutionary powers. Some of them go unnoticed, others become hubs of global change. Helena Petrovna Blavatsky is one of such great people. Her life and work help us broaden our consciousness, understand the world around us in new terms. She worked for the future of every man for the new age, the dawn of which illuminated the progressive minds of the 19th century.

Helena Petrovna faced her birthday 60 times, including the day of birth itself. It was 96 days until the 61st one. She took her first breath in August 12, 1831 (July 31 according to the Julian calendar, which Russia used at that time), in Yekaterinoslav city (now it is Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine). She took her last breath in May 8th, 1891 in London.

On the day when a person passes away, his or her mission on Earth has been completed. All the seeds were sown and it is for future generations to see which seeds will produce, and which will not. The passing away of H.P. Blavatsky was not final: her activity and energy have ignited many spiritual organizations and movements throughout the world. We feel that she is still with us today.

We remember a person because his or her ideas and deeds spark new generations. H.P. Blavatsky still inspires seekers for the truth: her numerous writings guide readers into the spiritual world. Her devotion to the Masters, her efforts to bring their teachings to the world, her service for mankind have made great changes in our minds. She inspires our thoughts and lights up our hearts.

Death and birth are the points where worlds share their experience in an everlasting cycle. Every death is an impulse for birth. Every birth attracts our attention toward life and existence, to something obvious for us, to something we can feel and analyse, to something we accept as real. These two important days of HPB's life turn our attention to the fact that her ideas and thoughts have spread widely through the world, that they are still alive. Her works are under constant study on every continent, they have been translated into many languages, they are constantly reprinted in new editions, and this process, once started, never stops.

The Theosophical Society (of which she was co-founder) according to the 2013 annual report has 26 000 members, 947 branches and 175 Official Study Centres in 56 countries. There are other organizations which were inspired by H.P. Blavatsky on educational and enlightenment work, on exploring the hidden powers of nature and humanity, on strengthening the brotherly relationship between people and all living beings. The entire 'New Age' movement is sometimes attributed to Madame Blavatsky.

A short report below on some countries reflects HPB's influence on the modern world. It does not contain the final information. New data continues to develop.

=H.P.Blavatsky in the world=
==Argentina==

In Argentina H.P. Blavatsky’s books are read in Spanish. Her works are very popular - the most requested are:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrina Secreta)
* The Voice of the Silence (La Voz del Silencio)
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Sin Velo)
* The Key to Theosophy (La Clave de la Teosofia)

==Austria==

Blavatsky’s works are very well honored among Austrian theosophists, namely her best known works "The Voice of Silence", "The Key to Theosophy" and "The Secret Doctrine". Original teachings of Blavatsky and "The Mahatma Letters" are the main source of their own spiritual activities.

TS Lodge in Graz is named after H.P.Blavatsky.

==Belgium==

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The Belgians read H.P.Blavatsky in English, Dutch and French. All the main HPB works are translated into Dutch (see Netherlands) and more of them into French (see France).

The most popular books in the country are “The Key to Theosophy”, “Practical Occultism” and “The Voice of the Silence”. The theosophists who have studied these books usually want to continue with “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Mahatma Letters”.

In Brussels in Belgium there was a Lodge called "Branche Blavatsky" for one hundred years, but it did not continue after 2012.

The Belgian artist Ferdinand Schirren made H.P.Blavatsky mask.

==Bolivia==

TS Members in Bolivia have regular study groups where they study theosophy basics including “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Voice of the Silence”.

Two study groups in Santa Cruz are studying “The Secret Doctrine” and one study group in Tarua meet three times a week and study “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Theosophical Glossary”. The Oruro City study group meets weekly to study “The Voice of the Silence”.

==Brazil==

All the main works by H.P. Blavatsky have been translated into Portuguese:
* “The Secret Doctrine”
* “Isis Unveiled”
* “The Key to Theosophy”, translated by Celia Moraes, 1st edition 1991, 4th edition 2011
* “Practical Occultism”
* “The Voice of the Silence”
* “Moments of Wisdom” - the quotations of her for the daily life

There are also:
* “Foundations of Esoteric Philosophy”, 1s edition 1991, 3rd edition 2001
* “H.P.B. The Extraordinary Life and Influence of Helena Blavatsky” by Sylvia Cranston, translated by Murillo Nunes de Azevedo

All these books are available to anyone who wants to buy them in Brazilian Theosophical Publishing House. The most popular among theosophists are “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Key to Theosophy”.

There is a Lodge of the Theosophical Society in the city of Vitoria, Espirito Santo State, in the east of Brazil, called “Blavatsky Lodge”.

==Canada==

There is Blavatsky Lodges of TS in Burnaby, British Columbia.

==Chile==

Theosophists in Chile read H.P.Blavatsky books mostly in Spanish. Currently the following works are translated:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrina Secreta)
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Sin Velo)
* The Key to Theosophy (La Clave de la Teosofia)
* The Voice of the Silence (La voz del Silencio)
* Practical Occultism (Ocultismo Práctico)
* From the Caves and Jungles of Hindustan (Por las grutas y selvas del Indostan)
* H.P.Blavatsky - Collected Writings, volumes 1 - 9 (10 - 15 have not been translated yet)
* many articles

The most popular HPB's book among thesophists in Chile is “The Key to Theosophy”. The members of TS in Chile study “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Voice of the Silence” on their regular meetings.

==China==

The Key to Theosophy (證道學的關鍵 (Traditional), 证道学的关键 (Simplified)) is being translated by Chinese Project Team, TS Asia, East & South East

==England==

H.P. Blavatsky and her works are the cornerstones of the Theosophical study in England. Her three main works are the ones most studied with weekly study groups at HQ – Mondays: “Isis Unveiled”; Tuesdays: “The Secret Doctrine”; and every other Wednesday; “The Key to Theosophy”. HPB’s work is also studied in regular study groups in Lodges throughout the UK.

Blavatsky Lodge (of the TS in England), based in London, is one of the oldest in the world (2nd in England, 3rd in Europe), formed in 1887 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blavatsky_Lodge http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blavatsky_Lodge] ). The distinguishing factor in the Blavatsky Lodge was that Madame Blavatsky herself was present at the Lodge every Thursday. Those discussions were collected in the “Transactions of the Blavatsky Lodge” and contain many commentaries on the Secret Doctrine. The Lodge still meets on Thursdays at HQ.

There is also HPB Lodge of the TSE, a peripatetic Lodge currently based in the Midlands.

There is The Blavatsky Trust, formed by Geoffrey Farthing, a past president of the TSE, specifically to promote Blavatsky Theosophy ([http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk/ http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk] ).

H.P. Blavatsky spent a considerable amount of time in and around London and at the TS in England, and passed away here. This, and the importance of her works, may account for why she is more celebrated here than the other two founders of the TS.

==Finland==

A lot of Blavatsky’s works have been translated into Finnish:
* The Secret Doctrine I and II and III (Salainen Oppi I ja II ja III), original translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917, revised translation by P Carpelan in 1988 and 2012 to ebooks
* Index to the Secret Doctrine I and II (Salaisen Opin hakemisto osat I ja II), translated by P Carpelan in 1988
* The Secret Doctrine abridgement and the Stanzas of Dzyan (Salainen Oppi, johdanto ja Dzyanin runot), original translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917, revised in 1988
* Isis Unveiled (Hunnuton Isis), translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917
* The Key to Theosophy (Teosofian avain), first translation in 1906 and second in 1925 by P Ervast
* The Voice of the Silence (Hiljaisuuden ääni), translated in 1907 and 1973
* Practical Occultism (Käytännön okkultismi), translated early 1900s
* Theosophical glossary (Teosofinen sanakirja), translated by group in 1980s
* H.P. Blavatsky – a Herald of Light (H.P. Blavatsky – Valon airut), 45 writings of HPB compiled by P&K Salonen in 1981
* Esoteric instructions I, II and III (Esoteeriset ohjeet I, II ja III), translation by P Carpelan in 2012 to ebook
* Buddhist writings (Buddhalaisia kirjoituksia), a compilation of 8 articles by HPB about buddhism, with explanation of Sanskrit words

There are also published:
* Foundations of Esoteric Philosophy according to HPB (Esoteerisen filosofian perusteet HPB:n mukaan), translated by EH and VA in 1988

There is also a bi-weekly study group dedicated to "The Secret Doctrine".

One [http://www.kolumbus.fi/elonpyora/index.htm Helsinki TS lodge] is named as Blavatsky Lodge.

Secret Doctrine seminars are held around Finland approximately 3-4 times a year.

==France==

All the main H.P.Blavatsky works are translated into French:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrine Secrète), 3 volumes
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Dévoilée)
* The Voice of the Silence (La Voix du silence)
* Theosophical Glossary (Le Glossaire Théosophique)
* Practical Occultism (Occultisme pratique)

These books could be purchased in web-store “Les Editions Adyar”, [http://www.editionsadyar.com/index.php?page=auteur&auteur=5 http://www.editionsadyar.com/index.php?page=auteur&auteur=5]

==Germany==

All major works of H. P. Blavatsky have been translated into German even longer time ago. This is especially:

* The Secret Doctrine (Geheimlehre) was translated first. In 1895 Annie Besant gave the permission for translating it. The Translation was initiated by Franz Hartmann, the translator was Dr.  Robert Froebe. Since then, other translations appeared, also abbreviated editions. The most popular abbreviated edition is the translation by Hank Troemel, finished in 2003.
* Isis Unveiled (Isis entschleiert)
* The Key to Theosophy (Der Schlüssel zur Theosophie)
* The Voice of the Silence (Die Stimme der Stille)

All her books one can buy in German section of Amazon ([http://www.amazon.de/ www.amazon.de]).

The German Section of the TS dates to 1902. In the first half of the 20th century, many German esoterics and occultists took over ideas from Blavatsky without mentioning her. The most popular of them was Rudolf Steiner, the founder of the so-called "Anthroposophie".

After having been forbidden in the "Third Reich", the work of the TS started up immediately in 1945 and the following years.

The Berlin lodge of TS is named ‘Blavatsky Lodge’.

H.P. Blavatsky lived in Würzburg, Ludwigstraße, 6 during the years 1885/1886, in Mme Constance Wachtmeister’s home. There she worked on the first part of The Secret Doctrine. There is the plaque on the building in Würzburg where she once resided.

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==Greece==

There are several works by H.P. Blavatsky which are translated into the Hellenic language. They are:

* The Secret Doctrine (ΜΥΣΤΙΚΗ ΔΟΞΑΣΙΑ), 3 volumes, 3rd volume was finished in 2013, published in 2 books titled "Mystics, Occult and Magical Arts" (ΜΥΣΤΕΣ, ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΟ ΚΑΙ ΜΑΓΙΚΕΣ ΤΕΧΝΕΣ, vol. Α & B)
* Isis Unveiled (ΑΠΟΚΑΛΥΜΕΝΗ ΙΣΙΣ) published in 7 small volumes
* The Key to Theosophy (ΤΟ ΚΛΕΙΔΙ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΣΟΦΙΑΣ)
* The Voice of the Silence (Η ΦΩΝΗ ΤΗΣ ΣΙΓΗΣ)
* Practical Occultism (ΤΑ ΠΡΩΤΑ ΒΗΜΑΤΑ ΣΤΟΝ ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΙΣΜΟ), the Hellenic title of the first book means: "The First Steps in Occultism"
* Yoga and occultism (ΓΙΟΓΚΑ ΚΑΙ ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΙΣΜΟΣ (ΑΝΘΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΕΣΩΤΕΡΙΚΗΣ ΓΝΩΣΗΣ) ) – an anthology of her writings under this title

TS Lodge in Athens named after HPB “Blavatsky Lodge”.

The White Lotus Day is celebrated by Greek theosophists every year.

==Hungary==

In Hungary up to now the following H.P.Blavatsky works have been translated and published:

* The Secret Doctrine (Titkos Tanítás), 1st volume is complete, 2nd is being done
* The Voice of the Silence (A Csend Hangja)
* Practical Occultism (Gyakorlati okkultizmus)

“The Voice of the Silence” (first translated HPB book), “The Practical Occultism” and in the same volume her two articles (“Is Theosophy a Religion?” and “The Origin of Evil”) have translated and published, with the Foundation of Esoteric Philosophy (ed. by I. Hoskins).

The most of H.P. Blavatsky’s writings were (and are) translated by Mr. János Szabari and can be downloaded from the site of TS in Hungary: [http://teozofia.hu/index.php?fent=olvasnivalo http://teozofia.hu/index.php?fent=olvasnivalo] .

H.P. Blavatsky’s books can be bought in some great bookstores (such as Alexandra, Lira, Elixir), in some yearly exhibitions and during regular public lectures.

Hungarians usually say “Blavatsky”, spelling as in English and sometimes “Blavatskyné” (= Mrs. Blavatsky)

==India==

There is the international headquarter of the Theosophical Society in Adyar, Chennai (former Madras until 1996) of which H.P.Blavatsky was the co-founder. There are founder's statue, “Blavatsky bungalow” and “Blavatsky banyan” on Adyar territory.

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HPB's works are studied at annual School of Wisdom in Adyar. The Theosophical Publishing House publishes H.P.Blavatsky works constantly.

==Ireland==

The majority of the TS members in Ireland are now studying notes on “The Voice of the Silence” by HPB, which is favourite and much loved mystical booklet of hers some of Irish theosophists have at their bedsides and frequently refer to.

Personal libraries of theosophists in Ireland include all major works by H.P.Blavatsky.

==Israel==

The following Helena Blavatsky's (הלנה בלבצקי) books are translated into the Hebrew language:
* "Key to Theosophy" (מפתח לתאוסופיה) was translated and published at the end of the 1970-s. The translation was done by a professional translator Mr. Tuvia Ornan and edited by Mr. Vitally Rubissa.
* "The Voice of Silence" (קול הדממה) was translated and published in the beginning of the 1990-s by Mrs. Anava Kantor a long time Theosophist and edited by Abraham Oron.
* "Practical Occultism" (תורת הנסתר המעשית) was translated by Mrs. Anava Kantor and edited by Abraham Oron somewhen at the end of the 1990-s
* "The abridgment of The Secret Doctrine" () (not yet published), was translated by Mr. Ezion Becker and is being still checked and edited .

First 3 books can be bought from TS in Israel website, http://theosophia.co.il/

==Italy==

A lot of Blavatsky’s works have been translated into Italian:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Dottrina Segreta) and “The Secret Doctrine abridgement” (La Dottrina Segreta versione di studio). A new edition of the latter has been recently published.
* The Voice of the Silence (La voce del Silenzio)
* The Key to Theosophy (La chiave della Teosofia)
* Isis Unveiled (Iside svelata)
* The Stanzas of Dzyan (Le Stanze di Dzyan)
* Raya Yoga or Occultism (Raja Yoga o occultismo)

Italian theosophists are much obliged to H.P.Blavatsky and they highly regard her works, ''in primis'' the “The Voice of the Silence” and “The Secret Doctrine”.

The official website of the Italian Theosophical Society ([http://teosofica.org/ http://teosofica.org]) speaks widely about H.P. Blavatsky. Her biography is also present on the website. Many biographies have been published in Italian, the most important by Sylvia Cranston,  and by Sinnett.  Other books written by two  Italian Theosophists are the following: 

* “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky e la Società Teosofica” by Paola Giovetti; 
* “Blavatsky e Besant – il fulmine e il tuono” by Livia Lucchini.

The Italian version of the DVD  "The Life of Helena Petrovna BLAVATSKY" by Ian Wilson (“La vita di HPB”) was also published.

As for H.P.Blavatsky presence in Italy and her contacts with  Giuseppe Garibaldi one could read an article by Patrizia Calvi: “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky and Italy“, which was also published in the May 2012 issue of "The Theosophist". 

There is a Lodge in Milan, named after HPB, the same in Rome, and in Piea d’Asti where a Study Group is present with her name.

==Japan==

Currently the following H.P.Blavatsky works are translated into Japanese:

* The Secret Doctrine, volume 1, published under the title “Secret Doctrine. Universe Generation Theory” (シークレット・ドクトリン　宇宙発生論《上》). The second volume is being translated and published in the bi-monthly The Japanese Theosophist. The translators are Emiko Tanaka (田中恵美子) and Jeff Clark (ジェフ･クラーク).
* 365 days words of Blavatsky (ブラヴァツキーのことば365日) – the translation of “Madame Blavatsky’s Words for Each Day of the Year”. Translator: Yamaguchi (山口多一).
* Isis Unveiled, volume I - Science (ベールをとったイシス第１巻科学上), translator: Oimatsu Katsuhiro (老松克博)
* Proceedings of the Secret Doctrine (シークレット・ドクトリンの議事録), the translators are Emiko Tanaka (田中恵美子) and Jeff Clark (ジェフ･クラーク).
* History of the Secret Doctrine (シークレット・ドクトリンの沿革), translator: Matsuda Katsurahate (松田桂果)

The TS Lodge in Tokyo which is consist of 51 members study H.P.Blavatsky works in their native language.

==Myanmar (Burma)==

TS members in Myanmar study “The Secret Doctrine” among other spiritual literature on their meetings.

==Netherlands==

Some of H.P. Blavatsky works have been translated into Dutch:

* The Secret Doctrine (Geheime Leer) was first translated and published in 1907. The “Introduction” in The Secret Doctrine, vol. 1, together with some other parts of vol. 1 and 2 and the ‘Bowen notes’ are published in a book titled “Een introductie tot De Geheime Leer”
* The Voice of the Silence (De stem van de stilte) was first translated and published 1907
* The Key to Theosophy (De sleutel tot de theosofie) was first translated and published 1906
* Isis Unveiled (Isis ontsluierd) was first translated and published in 1911
* Transactions of the Blavatksy Lodge (Een toelichting op De Geheime Leer stanza;s I – IV; Handelingen van de Blavatsky Lodge) published in 1995
* H.P. Blavatsky to the American Conventions: 1888-1891 published in 1980 under the title “H.P. Blavatsky aan de Amerikaanse conventies: 1888-1891”
* Occult stories of H.P. Blavatsky and W.Q. Judge, collected and translated into Dutch and published in 1999 under the title “Occulte verhalen van H.P. Blavatksy and W.Q. Judge”.
* Many essays and articles of H.P. Blavatsky have been translated into Dutch and published in booklet.

Many Internet sites in Dutch give information about her.

Books by H.P.Blavatsky issued by UTVN Publishing House could be purchased from web-store http://theosofie.nl.

There are always lectures and study groups of HPB works in The International Theosophical Centre in Naarden. At the headquarters two study groups have taken up “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Mahatma Letters” for study.

“The Theosophical Society Point Loma – Blavatskyhouse The Haque” uses HPB name in its own name to indicate the priority of their activity as to follow the H.P.Blvatsky vision of theosophical movement.

==Nicaragua==

There is a TS branch “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge” in the country, which consist of 12 members.

==Peru==

The Blavatsky Lodge in Peru celebrated its 90th anniversary on 1 June 2014.

==Poland==

HPB (Helena P. Blawatska) works translated into Polish are:
* The Secret Doctrine (Doktryna Tajemna), volumes 1,2,3, published by Loka-Rybnik
* The Voice of the Silence (Glos Ciszy), published by Wieluń in 2014

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==Qatar==

There is a TS branch “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge” in the State of Qatar.

==Russia==

Soon after revolution of 1917 the theosophy in Russia was forbidden as well as many other mystical and religious organizations. Elena Petrovna Blavatsky's (Елена Петровна Блаватская) works got under a ban almost until the time of the Soviet Union disintegration in 1991. One year prior to this event in May, 1990 the first officially opened action devoted to return of name and heritage of H.P.Blavatsky to Russia took place. There were the exhibition “Sphinx of XIX century” (where most people could see the photo of HPB and other Russian and foreign theosophists for the first time) and the special evening meeting devoted to her life and creativity. Opening of an exhibition was shown on the central channel of television. The TS international President Radha Burneir came to USSR and took part in the opening ceremony. She brought two volumes of “The Secret Doctrine” as a gift and gave the inspiring speech. In 1991, the 160th anniversary of H.P. Blavatsky's birthday and the 100th anniversary of her passing away, there were 4 editions of “The Secret Doctrine” at once issued by 4 independent publishing houses in different cities of Russia. This fact made obvious that there was a great interest to the works of the world-known compatriot among the citizens, despite a ban. Since then different works by H.P.Blavatsky are published every year to satisfy constant interest of readers.

Nowadays all her books, most articles and majority of letters have been translated and published, most of them several times and in different translations. The major publications are:

* The Secret Doctrine (Тайная Доктрина) – volumes 1 and 2 are translated by H.I.Roerich (first publication was in 1937), volume 3 is translated by A.P.Heidok. “The Secret Doctrine” is issued almost every year. There were no less than 17 issues by 15 different publishing houses from 1991 till 2014 ([http://ru.teopedia.org/lib/Блаватская_Е.П._-_Тайная_Доктрина_(публикации) see the list] in Russian). There was another translation of “The Secret Doctrine” by A.A.Kamensky at the beginning of 20th century, but it is lost for now.
* Isis Unveiled (Разоблачённая Изида) – translated by A.P.Heidok and published by several publishing houses. There was an attempt to correct the translation by publishing houses “Sfera” ("Сфера", Moscow) and Lotac ("Лотаць", Minsk, Belarus). The work started at 2000 and still going on.
* The Voice of the Silence (Голос Безмолвия) – translated by H.F.Pisareva. The book was published by several publishing houses.
* The Key to Theosophy (Ключ к теософии) – have several translations and published by several publishing houses.
* Theosophical Glossary (Теософский словарь) – have several translations and published by several publishing houses in 1994, 2003, 2004, 2009.
* Articles were published in several volumes by different publishing houses in their series:
** White Lotus series (серия «Белый Лотос»), Sfera Publishing House, the series started in 1993, 21 volumes were published
** H.P.Blavatsky series (серия «Е.П.Блаватская»), MCF Publishing House, 1994-1999, 4 volumes were published
** Great Adepts series (серия «Великие посвящённые»), Eksmo-Press, the series started in 2001, 7 volumes were published
** H.P.Blavatsky for the offspring series (серия «Е.П.Блаватская – потомкам»), Sfera Publishing House, the series started in 2004, 9 volumes were published
** Delphis Publishing House (издательство «Дельфис»), started its series at 2014 (without special name) and 6 volume already issued
* From the Caves and Jungles of Hindustan (Из пещер и дебрей Индостана) originally published in Russian magazine “Russky Vestnik” («Русский Вестник», Russian Messenger) in 1883 and was issued in a separate book in 1912 in Saint-Petersburg. Recently it was published in 1994, 2001 and 2008 by different publishing houses.

There are more than dozen H.P.Blavatsky's biographies were translated into Russian and published. Those written by Constance Wachtmeister, Sylvia Cranston, Murphy Howard are among them. The biographies by V.P.Zhelihovskaya and H.F.Pisareva were written in Russian originally, they published as well. The modern authors made their contribution also:

* Kim Kiuru – HPB (Ким Киуру. «Е.П.Б.») published in 2010 by Belovodie Publishing House (издательство «Беловодье»)
* O.G.Boldyrev – Blavatsky. Shambhala messanger (О.Г.Болдырев, «Блаватская – вестница Шамбалы») published in 2013 by Veche Publishing House (издательство «Вече»)

Except literature Elena Petrovna's name became constant to sound at various conferences (not only theosophical). There are also works devoted to H.P.Blavatsky in poetry and fine arts. Moscow Theosophical Society issued the poetry collection book “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky's Memories”.

There are several communities in every large Russian-speaking social network in Internet devoted to H.P.Blavatsky. Almost each large web-site of the mystical and/or educational content has the page devoted to her. There are some resources:

* http://www.theosophy.ru/hpb.htm
* http://www.theosophist.ru
* http://ru.teopedia.org/hpb/
* http://hpblavatsky.ru
* http://www.lomonosov.org/section/epblavatskaya.htm

All her works can be read and purchased on-line or downloaded for free.

Numerous groups of researchers continue work on studying H.P.Blavatsky's heritage. They make an effort to restore the interest to her works in Russia and show the meaning of HPB activity in true light. The following are some of them, which currently continue their activity (in chronological order of their appearance):

* International Centre of the Roerichs (Международный Центр Рерихов) founded in 1989, http://en.icr.su/, and other Roerich organizations
* Scientific Philosophical Society “Peace via culture” (Научно-философское общество "Мир через культуру") founded in 1991 by V.M.Sidorov, http://nfo-mir.com
* Public organization “H.P.Blavatsky Russian Esoteric School of Theosophy” (Русская эзотерическая школа теософии имени Е.П.Блаватской) founded in 1993 by V.A.Bakanov, [http://resht.ru/eng/index.htm http://resht.ru]
* Nonprofit organization “Charity foundation of preservation and development of cultural values “Delphis” (Некоммерческая организация "Благотворительный фонд сохранения и развития культурных ценностей "Дельфис") founded in 1997, http://delphis.ru
* Moscow Theosophical Society
* Internet project “Teopedia” (Теопедия) founded in 2007 by P.N.Malakhov, http://teopedia.org/
* Logaeva's Theosophical Group (Теософская группа Логаевой) founded in 2010 by H.A.Logaeva, http://www.theosophist.ru/
* TS in Russia has 7 branches, the first was founded in 2011 in Moscow. The TS branch in Kemerovo named “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge”.

==Serbia==

There are some H.P.Blavatsky's books translated into Serbian by "Metaphysica" Publishing House in Belgrade:
* The Secret Doctrine (Tajna doktrina I-III. Kosmogeneza, Antropogeza, Okultizam. Metaphysica, Beograd 2007).
* The Key to Theosophy (Ključ teozofije. Metaphysica, Beograd 2006).

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==Singapore==

Some talks and lectures the Singapore Lodge of TS organize are devoted to H.P.Blavatsky.

==Slovenia==

There are 3 HPB's books were translated into Slovenian language:
* The Voice of the Silence
* The Key to Theosophy
* The Stanzas of Dzyan

==Sweden==

There are some books of H.P.Blavatsky translated into Swedish:

* The Secret Doctrine (Den Hemliga Läran), translated by F. Kellberg in 1898
* The Key to Theosophy (Nyckel till Teosofin), translated by Barbro Melander and Märta Wiklund
* The Voice of the Silence (Tystnadens röst), translated by Carin Scholander
* Practical Occultism (Praktisk Ockultism), translated by Ingeborg Schönmeyr

H.P. Blavatsky’s books are studied very well in Sweden. There is a study group of “The Secret Doctrine” for 40 years. “The Voice of the Silence” is very popular.

==Ukraine==

All Ukrainian theosophists study H.P.Blavatsky's works. Being born on the south of modern Ukraine in Dnepropetrovsk city (former Ekaterinoslav) Helena Petrovna is deeply esteemed by the compatriots for her broad enlightenment work which she conducted worldwide.

The house where she has born is under government protection and has a status of museum. There are annual meetings of adherents in there since 1991. In 2011 these meetings are transformed into scientific readings, which have a goal to study the heritage of the outstanding compatriot, the researcher, the philosopher and the writer and also to study a scientific and creative heritage of her family members. Currently the museum is under construction.

The Voice of the Silence (Голос Безмовностi) was translated in 2010 by H.Gordienko.

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Ukrainian sculptor Alexey Leonov modeled H.P.Blavatsky's head and sculpture named [http://leonov.idea.in.ua/galereya/category/8-svetochi "19 centure Sphynx"]:

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==Uruguay==

Uruguayans read H.P.Blavatsky's works in Spanish. The most popular is The Secret Doctrine and The Voice of the Silence.

==The USA==

The works of H.P. Blavatsky are still popular among the general public in the USA and members of the Theosophical Society in the USA. The most popular of her works is “The Secret Doctrine” followed by “Isis Unveiled”.

Theosophical Publishing House '''Quest Books''',(Wheaton, Illinois, http://www.questbooks.net) publishes:
* "Collected Writings of H.P.Blavatsky", 15 volumes
* "The Letters of H.P. Blavatsky", 1-st volume
* numerous other HPB's works and other theosophical books in text, audio and video.

The following Internet sites are devoted to H.P. Blavatsky:

* http://www.blavatskyarchives.com
* http://www.blavatsky.net
* http://theosophy.wiki (partly)

There are many links to the Internet resources devoted to H.P.Blavatsky on [http://blavatskyarchives.com/hpblinks.htm Blavatsky Archives web-page]

There is the TS branch “The Miami-Dade Blavatsky Lodge” located in Florida.

==Zambia==

In Zambia, in the 1980s efforts were made to translate some H.P. Blavatsky's works into a local language Bemba. One such was “The Key to Theosophy” but somewhere along the way this work was not continued. So theosophists in Zambia read HPB in English.

Mufulira and Kitwe Lodges have copies of the six Volume of the Secret Doctrine. Senior, serious students keenly study and share with others on excerpt from “The Secret Doctrine”, “Isis Unveiled” and “Practical Occultism”.

=Internet resources=

H.P.Blavatsky's works can be bought read or downloaded on several languages:

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* [http://www.theosophycompany.org/cart_blavatsky.html TheosophyCompany.org]
* [http://www.questbooks.net/author.cfm?authornum=22 QuestBooks.net]
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* [http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/theosophypdfs/early_theosophical_publications_authors.htm BlavatskyArchives.com]
* [http://www.blavatsky.net/index.php/links-support-theosophy-blavatsky-reading-seeker Blavatsky.net]
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* [http://blavatskynews.blogspot.de/ Blavatsky News] - world news regarding H.P.Blavatsky name
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* [http://ru.teopedia.org/lib/Перечень_трудов_Е.П.Блаватской Teopedia.org]
* [http://www.theosophy.ru/byauthor.htm Theosophy.ru]
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* [http://www.roerich.com/7_2.htm Roerich.com]
* [http://ru.teopedia.org/pool/Категория:Труды_Блаватской_ЕП Teopedia.org]
* [http://www.theosophist.ru/index_works.shtml Theosophist.ru]
* [https://yadi.sk/d/UMsReuQG4xhOI/%D0%A3%D1%87%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F%20%28%D0%A4%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D0%B8%2C%20%D0%A0%D0%B5%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B8%D0%B8%2C%20%D0%A2%D0%B5%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%B8%29/%D0%A2%D0%B5%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D1%8F/%D0%91%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%82%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%8F%20%D0%95%D0%9F Teopedia.Text]
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=See also=

* This article [[:ru:Наследие Е.П.Блаватской в современном мире | in Russian]]

[[Category: Blavatsky Helena Petrovna]]
[[ru:Наследие Е.П.Блаватской в современном мире]]

H.P.Blavatsky's heritage in the modern world

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=H.P.Blavatsky's life=

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(Main article: [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]])

Great minds of the world are born at all times. They are destined to become the mediators of the evolutionary powers. Some of them go unnoticed, others become hubs of global change. Helena Petrovna Blavatsky is one of such great people. Her life and work help us broaden our consciousness, understand the world around us in new terms. She worked for the future of every man for the new age, the dawn of which illuminated the progressive minds of the 19th century.

Helena Petrovna faced her birthday 60 times, including the day of birth itself. It was 96 days until the 61st one. She took her first breath in August 12, 1831 (July 31 according to the Julian calendar, which Russia used at that time), in Yekaterinoslav city (now it is Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine). She took her last breath in May 8th, 1891 in London.

On the day when a person passes away, his or her mission on Earth has been completed. All the seeds were sown and it is for future generations to see which seeds will produce, and which will not. The passing away of H.P. Blavatsky was not final: her activity and energy have ignited many spiritual organizations and movements throughout the world. We feel that she is still with us today.

We remember a person because his or her ideas and deeds spark new generations. H.P. Blavatsky still inspires seekers for the truth: her numerous writings guide readers into the spiritual world. Her devotion to the Masters, her efforts to bring their teachings to the world, her service for mankind have made great changes in our minds. She inspires our thoughts and lights up our hearts.

Death and birth are the points where worlds share their experience in an everlasting cycle. Every death is an impulse for birth. Every birth attracts our attention toward life and existence, to something obvious for us, to something we can feel and analyse, to something we accept as real. These two important days of HPB's life turn our attention to the fact that her ideas and thoughts have spread widely through the world, that they are still alive. Her works are under constant study on every continent, they have been translated into many languages, they are constantly reprinted in new editions, and this process, once started, never stops.

The Theosophical Society (of which she was co-founder) according to the 2013 annual report has 26 000 members, 947 branches and 175 Official Study Centres in 56 countries. There are other organizations which were inspired by H.P. Blavatsky on educational and enlightenment work, on exploring the hidden powers of nature and humanity, on strengthening the brotherly relationship between people and all living beings. The entire 'New Age' movement is sometimes attributed to Madame Blavatsky.

A short report below on some countries reflects HPB's influence on the modern world. It does not contain the final information. New data continues to develop.

=H.P.Blavatsky in the world=
==Argentina==

In Argentina H.P. Blavatsky’s books are read in Spanish. Her works are very popular, the most requested are:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrina Secreta)
* The Voice of the Silence (La voz del Silencio)
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Sin Velo)
* The Key to Theosophy (La Clave de la Teosofia)

==Austria==

Blavatsky’s works are very well honored among Austrian theosophists, namely her best known works "The Voice of Silence", "The Key to Theosophy" and "The Secret Doctrine". Original teachings of Blavatsky and "The Mahatma Letters" are the main source of their own spiritual activities.

TS Lodge in Graz is named after H.P.Blavatsky.

==Belgium==

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The Belgians read H.P.Blavatsky in English, Dutch and French. All the main HPB works are translated into Dutch (see Netherlands) and more of them into French (see France).

The most popular books in the country are “The Key to Theosophy”, “Practical Occultism” and “The Voice of the Silence”. The theosophists who have studied these books usually want to continue with “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Mahatma Letters”.

In Brussels in Belgium there was a Lodge called "Branche Blavatsky" for one hundred years, but it did not continue after 2012.

The Belgian artist Ferdinand Schirren made H.P.Blavatsky mask.

==Bolivia==

TS Members in Bolivia have regular study groups where they study theosophy basics including “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Voice of the Silence”.

Two study groups in Santa Cruz are studying “The Secret Doctrine” and one study group in Tarua meet three times a week and study “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Theosophical Glossary”. The Oruro City study group meets weekly to study “The Voice of the Silence”.

==Brazil==

All the main works by H.P. Blavatsky have been translated into Portuguese:
* “The Secret Doctrine”
* “Isis Unveiled”
* “The Key to Theosophy”, translated by Celia Moraes, 1st edition 1991, 4th edition 2011
* “Practical Occultism”
* “The Voice of the Silence”
* “Moments of Wisdom” - the quotations of her for the daily life

There are also:
* “Foundations of Esoteric Philosophy”, 1s edition 1991, 3rd edition 2001
* “H.P.B. The Extraordinary Life and Influence of Helena Blavatsky” by Sylvia Cranston, translated by Murillo Nunes de Azevedo

All these books are available to anyone who wants to buy them in Brazilian Theosophical Publishing House. The most popular among theosophists are “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Key to Theosophy”.

There is a Lodge of the Theosophical Society in the city of Vitoria, Espirito Santo State, in the east of Brazil, called “Blavatsky Lodge”.

==Canada==

There is Blavatsky Lodges of TS in Burnaby, British Columbia.

==Chile==

Theosophists in Chile read H.P.Blavatsky books mostly in Spanish. Currently the following works are translated:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrina Secreta)
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Sin Velo)
* The Key to Theosophy (La Clave de la Teosofia)
* The Voice of the Silence (La voz del Silencio)
* Practical Occultism (Ocultismo Práctico)
* From the Caves and Jungles of Hindustan (Por las grutas y selvas del Indostan)
* H.P.Blavatsky - Collected Writings, volumes 1 - 9 (10 - 15 have not been translated yet)
* many articles

The most popular HPB's book among thesophists in Chile is “The Key to Theosophy”. The members of TS in Chile study “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Voice of the Silence” on their regular meetings.

==China==

The Key to Theosophy (證道學的關鍵 (Traditional), 证道学的关键 (Simplified)) is being translated by Chinese Project Team, TS Asia, East & South East

==England==

H.P. Blavatsky and her works are the cornerstones of the Theosophical study in England. Her three main works are the ones most studied with weekly study groups at HQ – Mondays: “Isis Unveiled”; Tuesdays: “The Secret Doctrine”; and every other Wednesday; “The Key to Theosophy”. HPB’s work is also studied in regular study groups in Lodges throughout the UK.

Blavatsky Lodge (of the TS in England), based in London, is one of the oldest in the world (2nd in England, 3rd in Europe), formed in 1887 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blavatsky_Lodge http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blavatsky_Lodge] ). The distinguishing factor in the Blavatsky Lodge was that Madame Blavatsky herself was present at the Lodge every Thursday. Those discussions were collected in the “Transactions of the Blavatsky Lodge” and contain many commentaries on the Secret Doctrine. The Lodge still meets on Thursdays at HQ.

There is also HPB Lodge of the TSE, a peripatetic Lodge currently based in the Midlands.

There is The Blavatsky Trust, formed by Geoffrey Farthing, a past president of the TSE, specifically to promote Blavatsky Theosophy ([http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk/ http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk] ).

H.P. Blavatsky spent a considerable amount of time in and around London and at the TS in England, and passed away here. This, and the importance of her works, may account for why she is more celebrated here than the other two founders of the TS.

==Finland==

A lot of Blavatsky’s works have been translated into Finnish:
* The Secret Doctrine I and II and III (Salainen Oppi I ja II ja III), original translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917, revised translation by P Carpelan in 1988 and 2012 to ebooks
* Index to the Secret Doctrine I and II (Salaisen Opin hakemisto osat I ja II), translated by P Carpelan in 1988
* The Secret Doctrine abridgement and the Stanzas of Dzyan (Salainen Oppi, johdanto ja Dzyanin runot), original translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917, revised in 1988
* Isis Unveiled (Hunnuton Isis), translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917
* The Key to Theosophy (Teosofian avain), first translation in 1906 and second in 1925 by P Ervast
* The Voice of the Silence (Hiljaisuuden ääni), translated in 1907 and 1973
* Practical Occultism (Käytännön okkultismi), translated early 1900s
* Theosophical glossary (Teosofinen sanakirja), translated by group in 1980s
* H.P. Blavatsky – a Herald of Light (H.P. Blavatsky – Valon airut), 45 writings of HPB compiled by P&K Salonen in 1981
* Esoteric instructions I, II and III (Esoteeriset ohjeet I, II ja III), translation by P Carpelan in 2012 to ebook
* Buddhist writings (Buddhalaisia kirjoituksia), a compilation of 8 articles by HPB about buddhism, with explanation of Sanskrit words

There are also published:
* Foundations of Esoteric Philosophy according to HPB (Esoteerisen filosofian perusteet HPB:n mukaan), translated by EH and VA in 1988

There is also a bi-weekly study group dedicated to "The Secret Doctrine".

One [http://www.kolumbus.fi/elonpyora/index.htm Helsinki TS lodge] is named as Blavatsky Lodge.

Secret Doctrine seminars are held around Finland approximately 3-4 times a year.

==France==

All the main H.P.Blavatsky works are translated into French:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrine Secrète), 3 volumes
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Dévoilée)
* The Voice of the Silence (La Voix du silence)
* Theosophical Glossary (Le Glossaire Théosophique)
* Practical Occultism (Occultisme pratique)

These books could be purchased in web-store “Les Editions Adyar”, [http://www.editionsadyar.com/index.php?page=auteur&auteur=5 http://www.editionsadyar.com/index.php?page=auteur&auteur=5]

==Germany==

All major works of H. P. Blavatsky have been translated into German even longer time ago. This is especially:

* The Secret Doctrine (Geheimlehre) was translated first. In 1895 Annie Besant gave the permission for translating it. The Translation was initiated by Franz Hartmann, the translator was Dr.  Robert Froebe. Since then, other translations appeared, also abbreviated editions. The most popular abbreviated edition is the translation by Hank Troemel, finished in 2003.
* Isis Unveiled (Isis entschleiert)
* The Key to Theosophy (Der Schlüssel zur Theosophie)
* The Voice of the Silence (Die Stimme der Stille)

All her books one can buy in German section of Amazon ([http://www.amazon.de/ www.amazon.de]).

The German Section of the TS dates to 1902. In the first half of the 20th century, many German esoterics and occultists took over ideas from Blavatsky without mentioning her. The most popular of them was Rudolf Steiner, the founder of the so-called "Anthroposophie".

After having been forbidden in the "Third Reich", the work of the TS started up immediately in 1945 and the following years.

The Berlin lodge of TS is named ‘Blavatsky Lodge’.

H.P. Blavatsky lived in Würzburg, Ludwigstraße, 6 during the years 1885/1886, in Mme Constance Wachtmeister’s home. There she worked on the first part of The Secret Doctrine. There is the plaque on the building in Würzburg where she once resided.

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==Greece==

There are several works by H.P. Blavatsky which are translated into the Hellenic language. They are:

* The Secret Doctrine (ΜΥΣΤΙΚΗ ΔΟΞΑΣΙΑ), 3 volumes, 3rd volume was finished in 2013, published in 2 books titled "Mystics, Occult and Magical Arts" (ΜΥΣΤΕΣ, ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΟ ΚΑΙ ΜΑΓΙΚΕΣ ΤΕΧΝΕΣ, vol. Α & B)
* Isis Unveiled (ΑΠΟΚΑΛΥΜΕΝΗ ΙΣΙΣ) published in 7 small volumes
* The Key to Theosophy (ΤΟ ΚΛΕΙΔΙ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΣΟΦΙΑΣ)
* The Voice of the Silence (Η ΦΩΝΗ ΤΗΣ ΣΙΓΗΣ)
* Practical Occultism (ΤΑ ΠΡΩΤΑ ΒΗΜΑΤΑ ΣΤΟΝ ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΙΣΜΟ), the Hellenic title of the first book means: "The First Steps in Occultism"
* Yoga and occultism (ΓΙΟΓΚΑ ΚΑΙ ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΙΣΜΟΣ (ΑΝΘΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΕΣΩΤΕΡΙΚΗΣ ΓΝΩΣΗΣ) ) – an anthology of her writings under this title

TS Lodge in Athens named after HPB “Blavatsky Lodge”.

The White Lotus Day is celebrated by Greek theosophists every year.

==Hungary==

In Hungary up to now the following H.P.Blavatsky works have been translated and published:

* The Secret Doctrine (Titkos Tanítás), 1st volume is complete, 2nd is being done
* The Voice of the Silence (A Csend Hangja)
* Practical Occultism (Gyakorlati okkultizmus)

“The Voice of the Silence” (first translated HPB book), “The Practical Occultism” and in the same volume her two articles (“Is Theosophy a Religion?” and “The Origin of Evil”) have translated and published, with the Foundation of Esoteric Philosophy (ed. by I. Hoskins).

The most of H.P. Blavatsky’s writings were (and are) translated by Mr. János Szabari and can be downloaded from the site of TS in Hungary: [http://teozofia.hu/index.php?fent=olvasnivalo http://teozofia.hu/index.php?fent=olvasnivalo] .

H.P. Blavatsky’s books can be bought in some great bookstores (such as Alexandra, Lira, Elixir), in some yearly exhibitions and during regular public lectures.

Hungarians usually say “Blavatsky”, spelling as in English and sometimes “Blavatskyné” (= Mrs. Blavatsky)

==India==

There is the international headquarter of the Theosophical Society in Adyar, Chennai (former Madras until 1996) of which H.P.Blavatsky was the co-founder. There are founder's statue, “Blavatsky bungalow” and “Blavatsky banyan” on Adyar territory.

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HPB's works are studied at annual School of Wisdom in Adyar. The Theosophical Publishing House publishes H.P.Blavatsky works constantly.

==Ireland==

The majority of the TS members in Ireland are now studying notes on “The Voice of the Silence” by HPB, which is favourite and much loved mystical booklet of hers some of Irish theosophists have at their bedsides and frequently refer to.

Personal libraries of theosophists in Ireland include all major works by H.P.Blavatsky.

==Israel==

The following Helena Blavatsky's (הלנה בלבצקי) books are translated into the Hebrew language:
* "Key to Theosophy" (מפתח לתאוסופיה) was translated and published at the end of the 1970-s. The translation was done by a professional translator Mr. Tuvia Ornan and edited by Mr. Vitally Rubissa.
* "The Voice of Silence" (קול הדממה) was translated and published in the beginning of the 1990-s by Mrs. Anava Kantor a long time Theosophist and edited by Abraham Oron.
* "Practical Occultism" (תורת הנסתר המעשית) was translated by Mrs. Anava Kantor and edited by Abraham Oron somewhen at the end of the 1990-s
* "The abridgment of The Secret Doctrine" () (not yet published), was translated by Mr. Ezion Becker and is being still checked and edited .

First 3 books can be bought from TS in Israel website, http://theosophia.co.il/

==Italy==

A lot of Blavatsky’s works have been translated into Italian:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Dottrina Segreta) and “The Secret Doctrine abridgement” (La Dottrina Segreta versione di studio). A new edition of the latter has been recently published.
* The Voice of the Silence (La voce del Silenzio)
* The Key to Theosophy (La chiave della Teosofia)
* Isis Unveiled (Iside svelata)
* The Stanzas of Dzyan (Le Stanze di Dzyan)
* Raya Yoga or Occultism (Raja Yoga o occultismo)

Italian theosophists are much obliged to H.P.Blavatsky and they highly regard her works, ''in primis'' the “The Voice of the Silence” and “The Secret Doctrine”.

The official website of the Italian Theosophical Society ([http://teosofica.org/ http://teosofica.org]) speaks widely about H.P. Blavatsky. Her biography is also present on the website. Many biographies have been published in Italian, the most important by Sylvia Cranston,  and by Sinnett.  Other books written by two  Italian Theosophists are the following: 

* “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky e la Società Teosofica” by Paola Giovetti; 
* “Blavatsky e Besant – il fulmine e il tuono” by Livia Lucchini.

The Italian version of the DVD  "The Life of Helena Petrovna BLAVATSKY" by Ian Wilson (“La vita di HPB”) was also published.

As for H.P.Blavatsky presence in Italy and her contacts with  Giuseppe Garibaldi one could read an article by Patrizia Calvi: “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky and Italy“, which was also published in the May 2012 issue of "The Theosophist". 

There is a Lodge in Milan, named after HPB, the same in Rome, and in Piea d’Asti where a Study Group is present with her name.

==Japan==

Currently the following H.P.Blavatsky works are translated into Japanese:

* The Secret Doctrine, volume 1, published under the title “Secret Doctrine. Universe Generation Theory” (シークレット・ドクトリン　宇宙発生論《上》). The second volume is being translated and published in the bi-monthly The Japanese Theosophist. The translators are Emiko Tanaka (田中恵美子) and Jeff Clark (ジェフ･クラーク).
* 365 days words of Blavatsky (ブラヴァツキーのことば365日) – the translation of “Madame Blavatsky’s Words for Each Day of the Year”. Translator: Yamaguchi (山口多一).
* Isis Unveiled, volume I - Science (ベールをとったイシス第１巻科学上), translator: Oimatsu Katsuhiro (老松克博)
* Proceedings of the Secret Doctrine (シークレット・ドクトリンの議事録), the translators are Emiko Tanaka (田中恵美子) and Jeff Clark (ジェフ･クラーク).
* History of the Secret Doctrine (シークレット・ドクトリンの沿革), translator: Matsuda Katsurahate (松田桂果)

The TS Lodge in Tokyo which is consist of 51 members study H.P.Blavatsky works in their native language.

==Myanmar (Burma)==

TS members in Myanmar study “The Secret Doctrine” among other spiritual literature on their meetings.

==Netherlands==

Some of H.P. Blavatsky works have been translated into Dutch:

* The Secret Doctrine (Geheime Leer) was first translated and published in 1907. The “Introduction” in The Secret Doctrine, vol. 1, together with some other parts of vol. 1 and 2 and the ‘Bowen notes’ are published in a book titled “Een introductie tot De Geheime Leer”
* The Voice of the Silence (De stem van de stilte) was first translated and published 1907
* The Key to Theosophy (De sleutel tot de theosofie) was first translated and published 1906
* Isis Unveiled (Isis ontsluierd) was first translated and published in 1911
* Transactions of the Blavatksy Lodge (Een toelichting op De Geheime Leer stanza;s I – IV; Handelingen van de Blavatsky Lodge) published in 1995
* H.P. Blavatsky to the American Conventions: 1888-1891 published in 1980 under the title “H.P. Blavatsky aan de Amerikaanse conventies: 1888-1891”
* Occult stories of H.P. Blavatsky and W.Q. Judge, collected and translated into Dutch and published in 1999 under the title “Occulte verhalen van H.P. Blavatksy and W.Q. Judge”.
* Many essays and articles of H.P. Blavatsky have been translated into Dutch and published in booklet.

Many Internet sites in Dutch give information about her.

Books by H.P.Blavatsky issued by UTVN Publishing House could be purchased from web-store http://theosofie.nl.

There are always lectures and study groups of HPB works in The International Theosophical Centre in Naarden. At the headquarters two study groups have taken up “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Mahatma Letters” for study.

“The Theosophical Society Point Loma – Blavatskyhouse The Haque” uses HPB name in its own name to indicate the priority of their activity as to follow the H.P.Blvatsky vision of theosophical movement.

==Nicaragua==

There is a TS branch “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge” in the country, which consist of 12 members.

==Peru==

The Blavatsky Lodge in Peru celebrated its 90th anniversary on 1 June 2014.

==Poland==

HPB (Helena P. Blawatska) works translated into Polish are:
* The Secret Doctrine (Doktryna Tajemna), volumes 1,2,3, published by Loka-Rybnik
* The Voice of the Silence (Glos Ciszy), published by Wieluń in 2014

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==Qatar==

There is a TS branch “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge” in the State of Qatar.

==Russia==

Soon after revolution of 1917 the theosophy in Russia was forbidden as well as many other mystical and religious organizations. Elena Petrovna Blavatsky's (Елена Петровна Блаватская) works got under a ban almost until the time of the Soviet Union disintegration in 1991. One year prior to this event in May, 1990 the first officially opened action devoted to return of name and heritage of H.P.Blavatsky to Russia took place. There were the exhibition “Sphinx of XIX century” (where most people could see the photo of HPB and other Russian and foreign theosophists for the first time) and the special evening meeting devoted to her life and creativity. Opening of an exhibition was shown on the central channel of television. The TS international President Radha Burneir came to USSR and took part in the opening ceremony. She brought two volumes of “The Secret Doctrine” as a gift and gave the inspiring speech. In 1991, the 160th anniversary of H.P. Blavatsky's birthday and the 100th anniversary of her passing away, there were 4 editions of “The Secret Doctrine” at once issued by 4 independent publishing houses in different cities of Russia. This fact made obvious that there was a great interest to the works of the world-known compatriot among the citizens, despite a ban. Since then different works by H.P.Blavatsky are published every year to satisfy constant interest of readers.

Nowadays all her books, most articles and majority of letters have been translated and published, most of them several times and in different translations. The major publications are:

* The Secret Doctrine (Тайная Доктрина) – volumes 1 and 2 are translated by H.I.Roerich (first publication was in 1937), volume 3 is translated by A.P.Heidok. “The Secret Doctrine” is issued almost every year. There were no less than 17 issues by 15 different publishing houses from 1991 till 2014 ([http://ru.teopedia.org/lib/Блаватская_Е.П._-_Тайная_Доктрина_(публикации) see the list] in Russian). There was another translation of “The Secret Doctrine” by A.A.Kamensky at the beginning of 20th century, but it is lost for now.
* Isis Unveiled (Разоблачённая Изида) – translated by A.P.Heidok and published by several publishing houses. There was an attempt to correct the translation by publishing houses “Sfera” ("Сфера", Moscow) and Lotac ("Лотаць", Minsk, Belarus). The work started at 2000 and still going on.
* The Voice of the Silence (Голос Безмолвия) – translated by H.F.Pisareva. The book was published by several publishing houses.
* The Key to Theosophy (Ключ к теософии) – have several translations and published by several publishing houses.
* Theosophical Glossary (Теософский словарь) – have several translations and published by several publishing houses in 1994, 2003, 2004, 2009.
* Articles were published in several volumes by different publishing houses in their series:
** White Lotus series (серия «Белый Лотос»), Sfera Publishing House, the series started in 1993, 21 volumes were published
** H.P.Blavatsky series (серия «Е.П.Блаватская»), MCF Publishing House, 1994-1999, 4 volumes were published
** Great Adepts series (серия «Великие посвящённые»), Eksmo-Press, the series started in 2001, 7 volumes were published
** H.P.Blavatsky for the offspring series (серия «Е.П.Блаватская – потомкам»), Sfera Publishing House, the series started in 2004, 9 volumes were published
** Delphis Publishing House (издательство «Дельфис»), started its series at 2014 (without special name) and 6 volume already issued
* From the Caves and Jungles of Hindustan (Из пещер и дебрей Индостана) originally published in Russian magazine “Russky Vestnik” («Русский Вестник», Russian Messenger) in 1883 and was issued in a separate book in 1912 in Saint-Petersburg. Recently it was published in 1994, 2001 and 2008 by different publishing houses.

There are more than dozen H.P.Blavatsky's biographies were translated into Russian and published. Those written by Constance Wachtmeister, Sylvia Cranston, Murphy Howard are among them. The biographies by V.P.Zhelihovskaya and H.F.Pisareva were written in Russian originally, they published as well. The modern authors made their contribution also:

* Kim Kiuru – HPB (Ким Киуру. «Е.П.Б.») published in 2010 by Belovodie Publishing House (издательство «Беловодье»)
* O.G.Boldyrev – Blavatsky. Shambhala messanger (О.Г.Болдырев, «Блаватская – вестница Шамбалы») published in 2013 by Veche Publishing House (издательство «Вече»)

Except literature Elena Petrovna's name became constant to sound at various conferences (not only theosophical). There are also works devoted to H.P.Blavatsky in poetry and fine arts. Moscow Theosophical Society issued the poetry collection book “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky's Memories”.

There are several communities in every large Russian-speaking social network in Internet devoted to H.P.Blavatsky. Almost each large web-site of the mystical and/or educational content has the page devoted to her. There are some resources:

* http://www.theosophy.ru/hpb.htm
* http://www.theosophist.ru
* http://ru.teopedia.org/hpb/
* http://hpblavatsky.ru
* http://www.lomonosov.org/section/epblavatskaya.htm

All her works can be read and purchased on-line or downloaded for free.

Numerous groups of researchers continue work on studying H.P.Blavatsky's heritage. They make an effort to restore the interest to her works in Russia and show the meaning of HPB activity in true light. The following are some of them, which currently continue their activity (in chronological order of their appearance):

* International Centre of the Roerichs (Международный Центр Рерихов) founded in 1989, http://en.icr.su/, and other Roerich organizations
* Scientific Philosophical Society “Peace via culture” (Научно-философское общество "Мир через культуру") founded in 1991 by V.M.Sidorov, http://nfo-mir.com
* Public organization “H.P.Blavatsky Russian Esoteric School of Theosophy” (Русская эзотерическая школа теософии имени Е.П.Блаватской) founded in 1993 by V.A.Bakanov, [http://resht.ru/eng/index.htm http://resht.ru]
* Nonprofit organization “Charity foundation of preservation and development of cultural values “Delphis” (Некоммерческая организация "Благотворительный фонд сохранения и развития культурных ценностей "Дельфис") founded in 1997, http://delphis.ru
* Moscow Theosophical Society
* Internet project “Teopedia” (Теопедия) founded in 2007 by P.N.Malakhov, http://teopedia.org/
* Logaeva's Theosophical Group (Теософская группа Логаевой) founded in 2010 by H.A.Logaeva, http://www.theosophist.ru/
* TS in Russia has 7 branches, the first was founded in 2011 in Moscow. The TS branch in Kemerovo named “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge”.

==Serbia==

There are some H.P.Blavatsky's books translated into Serbian by "Metaphysica" Publishing House in Belgrade:
* The Secret Doctrine (Tajna doktrina I-III. Kosmogeneza, Antropogeza, Okultizam. Metaphysica, Beograd 2007).
* The Key to Theosophy (Ključ teozofije. Metaphysica, Beograd 2006).

[[Image:Secret Doctrine 1-2 (Serbian).jpg | 100px]]
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==Singapore==

Some talks and lectures the Singapore Lodge of TS organize are devoted to H.P.Blavatsky.

==Slovenia==

There are 3 HPB's books were translated into Slovenian language:
* The Voice of the Silence
* The Key to Theosophy
* The Stanzas of Dzyan

==Sweden==

There are some books of H.P.Blavatsky translated into Swedish:

* The Secret Doctrine (Den Hemliga Läran), translated by F. Kellberg in 1898
* The Key to Theosophy (Nyckel till Teosofin), translated by Barbro Melander and Märta Wiklund
* The Voice of the Silence (Tystnadens röst), translated by Carin Scholander
* Practical Occultism (Praktisk Ockultism), translated by Ingeborg Schönmeyr

H.P. Blavatsky’s books are studied very well in Sweden. There is a study group of “The Secret Doctrine” for 40 years. “The Voice of the Silence” is very popular.

==Ukraine==

All Ukrainian theosophists study H.P.Blavatsky's works. Being born on the south of modern Ukraine in Dnepropetrovsk city (former Ekaterinoslav) Helena Petrovna is deeply esteemed by the compatriots for her broad enlightenment work which she conducted worldwide.

The house where she has born is under government protection and has a status of museum. There are annual meetings of adherents in there since 1991. In 2011 these meetings are transformed into scientific readings, which have a goal to study the heritage of the outstanding compatriot, the researcher, the philosopher and the writer and also to study a scientific and creative heritage of her family members. Currently the museum is under construction.

The Voice of the Silence (Голос Безмовностi) was translated in 2010 by H.Gordienko.

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Ukrainian sculptor Alexey Leonov modeled H.P.Blavatsky's head and sculpture named [http://leonov.idea.in.ua/galereya/category/8-svetochi "19 centure Sphynx"]:

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==Uruguay==

Uruguayans read H.P.Blavatsky's works in Spanish. The most popular is The Secret Doctrine and The Voice of the Silence.

==The USA==

The works of H.P. Blavatsky are still popular among the general public in the USA and members of the Theosophical Society in the USA. The most popular of her works is “The Secret Doctrine” followed by “Isis Unveiled”.

Theosophical Publishing House '''Quest Books''',(Wheaton, Illinois, http://www.questbooks.net) publishes:
* "Collected Writings of H.P.Blavatsky", 15 volumes
* "The Letters of H.P. Blavatsky", 1-st volume
* numerous other HPB's works and other theosophical books in text, audio and video.

The following Internet sites are devoted to H.P. Blavatsky:

* http://www.blavatskyarchives.com
* http://www.blavatsky.net
* http://theosophy.wiki (partly)

There are many links to the Internet resources devoted to H.P.Blavatsky on [http://blavatskyarchives.com/hpblinks.htm Blavatsky Archives web-page]

There is the TS branch “The Miami-Dade Blavatsky Lodge” located in Florida.

==Zambia==

In Zambia, in the 1980s efforts were made to translate some H.P. Blavatsky's works into a local language Bemba. One such was “The Key to Theosophy” but somewhere along the way this work was not continued. So theosophists in Zambia read HPB in English.

Mufulira and Kitwe Lodges have copies of the six Volume of the Secret Doctrine. Senior, serious students keenly study and share with others on excerpt from “The Secret Doctrine”, “Isis Unveiled” and “Practical Occultism”.

=Internet resources=

H.P.Blavatsky's works can be bought read or downloaded on several languages:

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* [http://www.theosophycompany.org/cart_blavatsky.html TheosophyCompany.org]
* [http://www.questbooks.net/author.cfm?authornum=22 QuestBooks.net]
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* [http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/theosophypdfs/early_theosophical_publications_authors.htm BlavatskyArchives.com]
* [http://www.blavatsky.net/index.php/links-support-theosophy-blavatsky-reading-seeker Blavatsky.net]
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* [http://blavatskynews.blogspot.de/ Blavatsky News] - world news regarding H.P.Blavatsky name
* [http://theosophy.wiki/ Theosophy.Wiki] - provides quotes from HPB, collected under different topics
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* [http://ru.teopedia.org/lib/Перечень_трудов_Е.П.Блаватской Teopedia.org]
* [http://www.theosophy.ru/byauthor.htm Theosophy.ru]
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* [http://ru.teopedia.org/pool/Категория:Труды_Блаватской_ЕП Teopedia.org]
* [http://www.theosophist.ru/index_works.shtml Theosophist.ru]
* [https://yadi.sk/d/UMsReuQG4xhOI/%D0%A3%D1%87%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F%20%28%D0%A4%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D0%B8%2C%20%D0%A0%D0%B5%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B8%D0%B8%2C%20%D0%A2%D0%B5%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%B8%29/%D0%A2%D0%B5%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D1%8F/%D0%91%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%82%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%8F%20%D0%95%D0%9F Teopedia.Text]
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=See also=

* This article [[:ru:Наследие Е.П.Блаватской в современном мире | in Russian]]

[[Category: Blavatsky Helena Petrovna]]
[[ru:Наследие Е.П.Блаватской в современном мире]]

H.P.Blavatsky's heritage in the modern world

2019-11-26T16:04:48Z

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=H.P.Blavatsky's life=

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(Main article: [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]])

Great minds of the world are born at all times. They are destined to become the mediators of the evolutionary powers. Some of them go unnoticed, others become the hubs of many global changes. Helena Petrovna Blavatsky is one of such great people. Her life and work help us broaden our consciousness, understand the world around us in new terms. She worked for the future of every man for the new age, the dawn of which illuminated the progressive minds of the 19th century.

Helena Petrovna faced her birthday 60 times, including the day of birth itself. It was 96 days until the 61st one. She took her first breath in August 12, 1831 (July 31 according to the Julian calendar, which Russia used at that time), in Yekaterinoslav city (now it is Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine). She took her last breath in May 8th, 1891 in London.

A day when a man passes away indicates that his or her mission on Earth has been fulfilled. All the seeds were sown and it is for future generations to see which seeds will produce, and which will not. The passing away of H.P. Blavatsky was not final: her activity and energy have ignited a lot of spiritual organizations and movements throughout the world. We feel that she is still with us today.

We remember a person until his or her ideas and deeds inspire new generations. H.P. Blavatsky still inspires all the seekers for the truth: her numerous writings help to show how to find one’s way in the spiritual world. We confess that her devotion to the Masters, her efforts to bring their teachings to the world, her service for mankind have made great changes in our minds. She inspired our thoughts and lit up our hearts.

Death and birth are the points where worlds share their experience in an everlasting cycle. Every death is an impulse for birth. Every birth attracts our attention toward life and existence, to something obvious for us, to something we can feel and analyse, to something we accept as real. These two important days of HPB's life turns our attention to the fact that her ideas and thoughts have spread widely through the world, that they are still alive. Her works are under constant study on every continent, they have been translated into many languages, they are constantly reprinted in new editions, and this process, once started, never stops.

The Theosophical Society (which she was co-founder of) according to the 2013 annual report has 26 000 members, 947 branches and 175 Official Study Centres in 56 countries. There are some other organizations which were inspired by H.P.Blavatsky on educational and enlightenment work, on exploring the hidden powers of nature and human, on strengthening the brotherly relationship between people and all living beings. The entire 'New Age' movement is sometimes attributed to Madame Blavatsky.

A short report below on some countries reflects HPB's influence on the modern world. It does not contain the final information. New data continues to develop.

=H.P.Blavatsky in the world=
==Argentina==

In Argentina H.P. Blavatsky’s books are read in Spanish. Her works are very popular, the most requested are:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrina Secreta)
* The Voice of the Silence (La voz del Silencio)
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Sin Velo)
* The Key to Theosophy (La Clave de la Teosofia)

==Austria==

Blavatsky’s works are very well honored among Austrian theosophists, namely her best known works "The Voice of Silence", "The Key to Theosophy" and "The Secret Doctrine". Original teachings of Blavatsky and "The Mahatma Letters" are the main source of their own spiritual activities.

TS Lodge in Graz is named after H.P.Blavatsky.

==Belgium==

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The Belgians read H.P.Blavatsky in English, Dutch and French. All the main HPB works are translated into Dutch (see Netherlands) and more of them into French (see France).

The most popular books in the country are “The Key to Theosophy”, “Practical Occultism” and “The Voice of the Silence”. The theosophists who have studied these books usually want to continue with “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Mahatma Letters”.

In Brussels in Belgium there was a Lodge called "Branche Blavatsky" for one hundred years, but it did not continue after 2012.

The Belgian artist Ferdinand Schirren made H.P.Blavatsky mask.

==Bolivia==

TS Members in Bolivia have regular study groups where they study theosophy basics including “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Voice of the Silence”.

Two study groups in Santa Cruz are studying “The Secret Doctrine” and one study group in Tarua meet three times a week and study “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Theosophical Glossary”. The Oruro City study group meets weekly to study “The Voice of the Silence”.

==Brazil==

All the main works by H.P. Blavatsky have been translated into Portuguese:
* “The Secret Doctrine”
* “Isis Unveiled”
* “The Key to Theosophy”, translated by Celia Moraes, 1st edition 1991, 4th edition 2011
* “Practical Occultism”
* “The Voice of the Silence”
* “Moments of Wisdom” - the quotations of her for the daily life

There are also:
* “Foundations of Esoteric Philosophy”, 1s edition 1991, 3rd edition 2001
* “H.P.B. The Extraordinary Life and Influence of Helena Blavatsky” by Sylvia Cranston, translated by Murillo Nunes de Azevedo

All these books are available to anyone who wants to buy them in Brazilian Theosophical Publishing House. The most popular among theosophists are “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Key to Theosophy”.

There is a Lodge of the Theosophical Society in the city of Vitoria, Espirito Santo State, in the east of Brazil, called “Blavatsky Lodge”.

==Canada==

There is Blavatsky Lodges of TS in Burnaby, British Columbia.

==Chile==

Theosophists in Chile read H.P.Blavatsky books mostly in Spanish. Currently the following works are translated:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrina Secreta)
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Sin Velo)
* The Key to Theosophy (La Clave de la Teosofia)
* The Voice of the Silence (La voz del Silencio)
* Practical Occultism (Ocultismo Práctico)
* From the Caves and Jungles of Hindustan (Por las grutas y selvas del Indostan)
* H.P.Blavatsky - Collected Writings, volumes 1 - 9 (10 - 15 have not been translated yet)
* many articles

The most popular HPB's book among thesophists in Chile is “The Key to Theosophy”. The members of TS in Chile study “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Voice of the Silence” on their regular meetings.

==China==

The Key to Theosophy (證道學的關鍵 (Traditional), 证道学的关键 (Simplified)) is being translated by Chinese Project Team, TS Asia, East & South East

==England==

H.P. Blavatsky and her works are the cornerstones of the Theosophical study in England. Her three main works are the ones most studied with weekly study groups at HQ – Mondays: “Isis Unveiled”; Tuesdays: “The Secret Doctrine”; and every other Wednesday; “The Key to Theosophy”. HPB’s work is also studied in regular study groups in Lodges throughout the UK.

Blavatsky Lodge (of the TS in England), based in London, is one of the oldest in the world (2nd in England, 3rd in Europe), formed in 1887 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blavatsky_Lodge http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blavatsky_Lodge] ). The distinguishing factor in the Blavatsky Lodge was that Madame Blavatsky herself was present at the Lodge every Thursday. Those discussions were collected in the “Transactions of the Blavatsky Lodge” and contain many commentaries on the Secret Doctrine. The Lodge still meets on Thursdays at HQ.

There is also HPB Lodge of the TSE, a peripatetic Lodge currently based in the Midlands.

There is The Blavatsky Trust, formed by Geoffrey Farthing, a past president of the TSE, specifically to promote Blavatsky Theosophy ([http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk/ http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk] ).

H.P. Blavatsky spent a considerable amount of time in and around London and at the TS in England, and passed away here. This, and the importance of her works, may account for why she is more celebrated here than the other two founders of the TS.

==Finland==

A lot of Blavatsky’s works have been translated into Finnish:
* The Secret Doctrine I and II and III (Salainen Oppi I ja II ja III), original translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917, revised translation by P Carpelan in 1988 and 2012 to ebooks
* Index to the Secret Doctrine I and II (Salaisen Opin hakemisto osat I ja II), translated by P Carpelan in 1988
* The Secret Doctrine abridgement and the Stanzas of Dzyan (Salainen Oppi, johdanto ja Dzyanin runot), original translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917, revised in 1988
* Isis Unveiled (Hunnuton Isis), translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917
* The Key to Theosophy (Teosofian avain), first translation in 1906 and second in 1925 by P Ervast
* The Voice of the Silence (Hiljaisuuden ääni), translated in 1907 and 1973
* Practical Occultism (Käytännön okkultismi), translated early 1900s
* Theosophical glossary (Teosofinen sanakirja), translated by group in 1980s
* H.P. Blavatsky – a Herald of Light (H.P. Blavatsky – Valon airut), 45 writings of HPB compiled by P&K Salonen in 1981
* Esoteric instructions I, II and III (Esoteeriset ohjeet I, II ja III), translation by P Carpelan in 2012 to ebook
* Buddhist writings (Buddhalaisia kirjoituksia), a compilation of 8 articles by HPB about buddhism, with explanation of Sanskrit words

There are also published:
* Foundations of Esoteric Philosophy according to HPB (Esoteerisen filosofian perusteet HPB:n mukaan), translated by EH and VA in 1988

There is also a bi-weekly study group dedicated to "The Secret Doctrine".

One [http://www.kolumbus.fi/elonpyora/index.htm Helsinki TS lodge] is named as Blavatsky Lodge.

Secret Doctrine seminars are held around Finland approximately 3-4 times a year.

==France==

All the main H.P.Blavatsky works are translated into French:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrine Secrète), 3 volumes
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Dévoilée)
* The Voice of the Silence (La Voix du silence)
* Theosophical Glossary (Le Glossaire Théosophique)
* Practical Occultism (Occultisme pratique)

These books could be purchased in web-store “Les Editions Adyar”, [http://www.editionsadyar.com/index.php?page=auteur&auteur=5 http://www.editionsadyar.com/index.php?page=auteur&auteur=5]

==Germany==

All major works of H. P. Blavatsky have been translated into German even longer time ago. This is especially:

* The Secret Doctrine (Geheimlehre) was translated first. In 1895 Annie Besant gave the permission for translating it. The Translation was initiated by Franz Hartmann, the translator was Dr.  Robert Froebe. Since then, other translations appeared, also abbreviated editions. The most popular abbreviated edition is the translation by Hank Troemel, finished in 2003.
* Isis Unveiled (Isis entschleiert)
* The Key to Theosophy (Der Schlüssel zur Theosophie)
* The Voice of the Silence (Die Stimme der Stille)

All her books one can buy in German section of Amazon ([http://www.amazon.de/ www.amazon.de]).

The German Section of the TS dates to 1902. In the first half of the 20th century, many German esoterics and occultists took over ideas from Blavatsky without mentioning her. The most popular of them was Rudolf Steiner, the founder of the so-called "Anthroposophie".

After having been forbidden in the "Third Reich", the work of the TS started up immediately in 1945 and the following years.

The Berlin lodge of TS is named ‘Blavatsky Lodge’.

H.P. Blavatsky lived in Würzburg, Ludwigstraße, 6 during the years 1885/1886, in Mme Constance Wachtmeister’s home. There she worked on the first part of The Secret Doctrine. There is the plaque on the building in Würzburg where she once resided.

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==Greece==

There are several works by H.P. Blavatsky which are translated into the Hellenic language. They are:

* The Secret Doctrine (ΜΥΣΤΙΚΗ ΔΟΞΑΣΙΑ), 3 volumes, 3rd volume was finished in 2013, published in 2 books titled "Mystics, Occult and Magical Arts" (ΜΥΣΤΕΣ, ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΟ ΚΑΙ ΜΑΓΙΚΕΣ ΤΕΧΝΕΣ, vol. Α & B)
* Isis Unveiled (ΑΠΟΚΑΛΥΜΕΝΗ ΙΣΙΣ) published in 7 small volumes
* The Key to Theosophy (ΤΟ ΚΛΕΙΔΙ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΣΟΦΙΑΣ)
* The Voice of the Silence (Η ΦΩΝΗ ΤΗΣ ΣΙΓΗΣ)
* Practical Occultism (ΤΑ ΠΡΩΤΑ ΒΗΜΑΤΑ ΣΤΟΝ ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΙΣΜΟ), the Hellenic title of the first book means: "The First Steps in Occultism"
* Yoga and occultism (ΓΙΟΓΚΑ ΚΑΙ ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΙΣΜΟΣ (ΑΝΘΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΕΣΩΤΕΡΙΚΗΣ ΓΝΩΣΗΣ) ) – an anthology of her writings under this title

TS Lodge in Athens named after HPB “Blavatsky Lodge”.

The White Lotus Day is celebrated by Greek theosophists every year.

==Hungary==

In Hungary up to now the following H.P.Blavatsky works have been translated and published:

* The Secret Doctrine (Titkos Tanítás), 1st volume is complete, 2nd is being done
* The Voice of the Silence (A Csend Hangja)
* Practical Occultism (Gyakorlati okkultizmus)

“The Voice of the Silence” (first translated HPB book), “The Practical Occultism” and in the same volume her two articles (“Is Theosophy a Religion?” and “The Origin of Evil”) have translated and published, with the Foundation of Esoteric Philosophy (ed. by I. Hoskins).

The most of H.P. Blavatsky’s writings were (and are) translated by Mr. János Szabari and can be downloaded from the site of TS in Hungary: [http://teozofia.hu/index.php?fent=olvasnivalo http://teozofia.hu/index.php?fent=olvasnivalo] .

H.P. Blavatsky’s books can be bought in some great bookstores (such as Alexandra, Lira, Elixir), in some yearly exhibitions and during regular public lectures.

Hungarians usually say “Blavatsky”, spelling as in English and sometimes “Blavatskyné” (= Mrs. Blavatsky)

==India==

There is the international headquarter of the Theosophical Society in Adyar, Chennai (former Madras until 1996) of which H.P.Blavatsky was the co-founder. There are founder's statue, “Blavatsky bungalow” and “Blavatsky banyan” on Adyar territory.

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HPB's works are studied at annual School of Wisdom in Adyar. The Theosophical Publishing House publishes H.P.Blavatsky works constantly.

==Ireland==

The majority of the TS members in Ireland are now studying notes on “The Voice of the Silence” by HPB, which is favourite and much loved mystical booklet of hers some of Irish theosophists have at their bedsides and frequently refer to.

Personal libraries of theosophists in Ireland include all major works by H.P.Blavatsky.

==Israel==

The following Helena Blavatsky's (הלנה בלבצקי) books are translated into the Hebrew language:
* "Key to Theosophy" (מפתח לתאוסופיה) was translated and published at the end of the 1970-s. The translation was done by a professional translator Mr. Tuvia Ornan and edited by Mr. Vitally Rubissa.
* "The Voice of Silence" (קול הדממה) was translated and published in the beginning of the 1990-s by Mrs. Anava Kantor a long time Theosophist and edited by Abraham Oron.
* "Practical Occultism" (תורת הנסתר המעשית) was translated by Mrs. Anava Kantor and edited by Abraham Oron somewhen at the end of the 1990-s
* "The abridgment of The Secret Doctrine" () (not yet published), was translated by Mr. Ezion Becker and is being still checked and edited .

First 3 books can be bought from TS in Israel website, http://theosophia.co.il/

==Italy==

A lot of Blavatsky’s works have been translated into Italian:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Dottrina Segreta) and “The Secret Doctrine abridgement” (La Dottrina Segreta versione di studio). A new edition of the latter has been recently published.
* The Voice of the Silence (La voce del Silenzio)
* The Key to Theosophy (La chiave della Teosofia)
* Isis Unveiled (Iside svelata)
* The Stanzas of Dzyan (Le Stanze di Dzyan)
* Raya Yoga or Occultism (Raja Yoga o occultismo)

Italian theosophists are much obliged to H.P.Blavatsky and they highly regard her works, ''in primis'' the “The Voice of the Silence” and “The Secret Doctrine”.

The official website of the Italian Theosophical Society ([http://teosofica.org/ http://teosofica.org]) speaks widely about H.P. Blavatsky. Her biography is also present on the website. Many biographies have been published in Italian, the most important by Sylvia Cranston,  and by Sinnett.  Other books written by two  Italian Theosophists are the following: 

* “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky e la Società Teosofica” by Paola Giovetti; 
* “Blavatsky e Besant – il fulmine e il tuono” by Livia Lucchini.

The Italian version of the DVD  "The Life of Helena Petrovna BLAVATSKY" by Ian Wilson (“La vita di HPB”) was also published.

As for H.P.Blavatsky presence in Italy and her contacts with  Giuseppe Garibaldi one could read an article by Patrizia Calvi: “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky and Italy“, which was also published in the May 2012 issue of "The Theosophist". 

There is a Lodge in Milan, named after HPB, the same in Rome, and in Piea d’Asti where a Study Group is present with her name.

==Japan==

Currently the following H.P.Blavatsky works are translated into Japanese:

* The Secret Doctrine, volume 1, published under the title “Secret Doctrine. Universe Generation Theory” (シークレット・ドクトリン　宇宙発生論《上》). The second volume is being translated and published in the bi-monthly The Japanese Theosophist. The translators are Emiko Tanaka (田中恵美子) and Jeff Clark (ジェフ･クラーク).
* 365 days words of Blavatsky (ブラヴァツキーのことば365日) – the translation of “Madame Blavatsky’s Words for Each Day of the Year”. Translator: Yamaguchi (山口多一).
* Isis Unveiled, volume I - Science (ベールをとったイシス第１巻科学上), translator: Oimatsu Katsuhiro (老松克博)
* Proceedings of the Secret Doctrine (シークレット・ドクトリンの議事録), the translators are Emiko Tanaka (田中恵美子) and Jeff Clark (ジェフ･クラーク).
* History of the Secret Doctrine (シークレット・ドクトリンの沿革), translator: Matsuda Katsurahate (松田桂果)

The TS Lodge in Tokyo which is consist of 51 members study H.P.Blavatsky works in their native language.

==Myanmar (Burma)==

TS members in Myanmar study “The Secret Doctrine” among other spiritual literature on their meetings.

==Netherlands==

Some of H.P. Blavatsky works have been translated into Dutch:

* The Secret Doctrine (Geheime Leer) was first translated and published in 1907. The “Introduction” in The Secret Doctrine, vol. 1, together with some other parts of vol. 1 and 2 and the ‘Bowen notes’ are published in a book titled “Een introductie tot De Geheime Leer”
* The Voice of the Silence (De stem van de stilte) was first translated and published 1907
* The Key to Theosophy (De sleutel tot de theosofie) was first translated and published 1906
* Isis Unveiled (Isis ontsluierd) was first translated and published in 1911
* Transactions of the Blavatksy Lodge (Een toelichting op De Geheime Leer stanza;s I – IV; Handelingen van de Blavatsky Lodge) published in 1995
* H.P. Blavatsky to the American Conventions: 1888-1891 published in 1980 under the title “H.P. Blavatsky aan de Amerikaanse conventies: 1888-1891”
* Occult stories of H.P. Blavatsky and W.Q. Judge, collected and translated into Dutch and published in 1999 under the title “Occulte verhalen van H.P. Blavatksy and W.Q. Judge”.
* Many essays and articles of H.P. Blavatsky have been translated into Dutch and published in booklet.

Many Internet sites in Dutch give information about her.

Books by H.P.Blavatsky issued by UTVN Publishing House could be purchased from web-store http://theosofie.nl.

There are always lectures and study groups of HPB works in The International Theosophical Centre in Naarden. At the headquarters two study groups have taken up “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Mahatma Letters” for study.

“The Theosophical Society Point Loma – Blavatskyhouse The Haque” uses HPB name in its own name to indicate the priority of their activity as to follow the H.P.Blvatsky vision of theosophical movement.

==Nicaragua==

There is a TS branch “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge” in the country, which consist of 12 members.

==Peru==

The Blavatsky Lodge in Peru celebrated its 90th anniversary on 1 June 2014.

==Poland==

HPB (Helena P. Blawatska) works translated into Polish are:
* The Secret Doctrine (Doktryna Tajemna), volumes 1,2,3, published by Loka-Rybnik
* The Voice of the Silence (Glos Ciszy), published by Wieluń in 2014

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==Qatar==

There is a TS branch “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge” in the State of Qatar.

==Russia==

Soon after revolution of 1917 the theosophy in Russia was forbidden as well as many other mystical and religious organizations. Elena Petrovna Blavatsky's (Елена Петровна Блаватская) works got under a ban almost until the time of the Soviet Union disintegration in 1991. One year prior to this event in May, 1990 the first officially opened action devoted to return of name and heritage of H.P.Blavatsky to Russia took place. There were the exhibition “Sphinx of XIX century” (where most people could see the photo of HPB and other Russian and foreign theosophists for the first time) and the special evening meeting devoted to her life and creativity. Opening of an exhibition was shown on the central channel of television. The TS international President Radha Burneir came to USSR and took part in the opening ceremony. She brought two volumes of “The Secret Doctrine” as a gift and gave the inspiring speech. In 1991, the 160th anniversary of H.P. Blavatsky's birthday and the 100th anniversary of her passing away, there were 4 editions of “The Secret Doctrine” at once issued by 4 independent publishing houses in different cities of Russia. This fact made obvious that there was a great interest to the works of the world-known compatriot among the citizens, despite a ban. Since then different works by H.P.Blavatsky are published every year to satisfy constant interest of readers.

Nowadays all her books, most articles and majority of letters have been translated and published, most of them several times and in different translations. The major publications are:

* The Secret Doctrine (Тайная Доктрина) – volumes 1 and 2 are translated by H.I.Roerich (first publication was in 1937), volume 3 is translated by A.P.Heidok. “The Secret Doctrine” is issued almost every year. There were no less than 17 issues by 15 different publishing houses from 1991 till 2014 ([http://ru.teopedia.org/lib/Блаватская_Е.П._-_Тайная_Доктрина_(публикации) see the list] in Russian). There was another translation of “The Secret Doctrine” by A.A.Kamensky at the beginning of 20th century, but it is lost for now.
* Isis Unveiled (Разоблачённая Изида) – translated by A.P.Heidok and published by several publishing houses. There was an attempt to correct the translation by publishing houses “Sfera” ("Сфера", Moscow) and Lotac ("Лотаць", Minsk, Belarus). The work started at 2000 and still going on.
* The Voice of the Silence (Голос Безмолвия) – translated by H.F.Pisareva. The book was published by several publishing houses.
* The Key to Theosophy (Ключ к теософии) – have several translations and published by several publishing houses.
* Theosophical Glossary (Теософский словарь) – have several translations and published by several publishing houses in 1994, 2003, 2004, 2009.
* Articles were published in several volumes by different publishing houses in their series:
** White Lotus series (серия «Белый Лотос»), Sfera Publishing House, the series started in 1993, 21 volumes were published
** H.P.Blavatsky series (серия «Е.П.Блаватская»), MCF Publishing House, 1994-1999, 4 volumes were published
** Great Adepts series (серия «Великие посвящённые»), Eksmo-Press, the series started in 2001, 7 volumes were published
** H.P.Blavatsky for the offspring series (серия «Е.П.Блаватская – потомкам»), Sfera Publishing House, the series started in 2004, 9 volumes were published
** Delphis Publishing House (издательство «Дельфис»), started its series at 2014 (without special name) and 6 volume already issued
* From the Caves and Jungles of Hindustan (Из пещер и дебрей Индостана) originally published in Russian magazine “Russky Vestnik” («Русский Вестник», Russian Messenger) in 1883 and was issued in a separate book in 1912 in Saint-Petersburg. Recently it was published in 1994, 2001 and 2008 by different publishing houses.

There are more than dozen H.P.Blavatsky's biographies were translated into Russian and published. Those written by Constance Wachtmeister, Sylvia Cranston, Murphy Howard are among them. The biographies by V.P.Zhelihovskaya and H.F.Pisareva were written in Russian originally, they published as well. The modern authors made their contribution also:

* Kim Kiuru – HPB (Ким Киуру. «Е.П.Б.») published in 2010 by Belovodie Publishing House (издательство «Беловодье»)
* O.G.Boldyrev – Blavatsky. Shambhala messanger (О.Г.Болдырев, «Блаватская – вестница Шамбалы») published in 2013 by Veche Publishing House (издательство «Вече»)

Except literature Elena Petrovna's name became constant to sound at various conferences (not only theosophical). There are also works devoted to H.P.Blavatsky in poetry and fine arts. Moscow Theosophical Society issued the poetry collection book “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky's Memories”.

There are several communities in every large Russian-speaking social network in Internet devoted to H.P.Blavatsky. Almost each large web-site of the mystical and/or educational content has the page devoted to her. There are some resources:

* http://www.theosophy.ru/hpb.htm
* http://www.theosophist.ru
* http://ru.teopedia.org/hpb/
* http://hpblavatsky.ru
* http://www.lomonosov.org/section/epblavatskaya.htm

All her works can be read and purchased on-line or downloaded for free.

Numerous groups of researchers continue work on studying H.P.Blavatsky's heritage. They make an effort to restore the interest to her works in Russia and show the meaning of HPB activity in true light. The following are some of them, which currently continue their activity (in chronological order of their appearance):

* International Centre of the Roerichs (Международный Центр Рерихов) founded in 1989, http://en.icr.su/, and other Roerich organizations
* Scientific Philosophical Society “Peace via culture” (Научно-философское общество "Мир через культуру") founded in 1991 by V.M.Sidorov, http://nfo-mir.com
* Public organization “H.P.Blavatsky Russian Esoteric School of Theosophy” (Русская эзотерическая школа теософии имени Е.П.Блаватской) founded in 1993 by V.A.Bakanov, [http://resht.ru/eng/index.htm http://resht.ru]
* Nonprofit organization “Charity foundation of preservation and development of cultural values “Delphis” (Некоммерческая организация "Благотворительный фонд сохранения и развития культурных ценностей "Дельфис") founded in 1997, http://delphis.ru
* Moscow Theosophical Society
* Internet project “Teopedia” (Теопедия) founded in 2007 by P.N.Malakhov, http://teopedia.org/
* Logaeva's Theosophical Group (Теософская группа Логаевой) founded in 2010 by H.A.Logaeva, http://www.theosophist.ru/
* TS in Russia has 7 branches, the first was founded in 2011 in Moscow. The TS branch in Kemerovo named “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge”.

==Serbia==

There are some H.P.Blavatsky's books translated into Serbian by "Metaphysica" Publishing House in Belgrade:
* The Secret Doctrine (Tajna doktrina I-III. Kosmogeneza, Antropogeza, Okultizam. Metaphysica, Beograd 2007).
* The Key to Theosophy (Ključ teozofije. Metaphysica, Beograd 2006).

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==Singapore==

Some talks and lectures the Singapore Lodge of TS organize are devoted to H.P.Blavatsky.

==Slovenia==

There are 3 HPB's books were translated into Slovenian language:
* The Voice of the Silence
* The Key to Theosophy
* The Stanzas of Dzyan

==Sweden==

There are some books of H.P.Blavatsky translated into Swedish:

* The Secret Doctrine (Den Hemliga Läran), translated by F. Kellberg in 1898
* The Key to Theosophy (Nyckel till Teosofin), translated by Barbro Melander and Märta Wiklund
* The Voice of the Silence (Tystnadens röst), translated by Carin Scholander
* Practical Occultism (Praktisk Ockultism), translated by Ingeborg Schönmeyr

H.P. Blavatsky’s books are studied very well in Sweden. There is a study group of “The Secret Doctrine” for 40 years. “The Voice of the Silence” is very popular.

==Ukraine==

All Ukrainian theosophists study H.P.Blavatsky's works. Being born on the south of modern Ukraine in Dnepropetrovsk city (former Ekaterinoslav) Helena Petrovna is deeply esteemed by the compatriots for her broad enlightenment work which she conducted worldwide.

The house where she has born is under government protection and has a status of museum. There are annual meetings of adherents in there since 1991. In 2011 these meetings are transformed into scientific readings, which have a goal to study the heritage of the outstanding compatriot, the researcher, the philosopher and the writer and also to study a scientific and creative heritage of her family members. Currently the museum is under construction.

The Voice of the Silence (Голос Безмовностi) was translated in 2010 by H.Gordienko.

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Ukrainian sculptor Alexey Leonov modeled H.P.Blavatsky's head and sculpture named [http://leonov.idea.in.ua/galereya/category/8-svetochi "19 centure Sphynx"]:

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==Uruguay==

Uruguayans read H.P.Blavatsky's works in Spanish. The most popular is The Secret Doctrine and The Voice of the Silence.

==The USA==

The works of H.P. Blavatsky are still popular among the general public in the USA and members of the Theosophical Society in the USA. The most popular of her works is “The Secret Doctrine” followed by “Isis Unveiled”.

Theosophical Publishing House '''Quest Books''',(Wheaton, Illinois, http://www.questbooks.net) publishes:
* "Collected Writings of H.P.Blavatsky", 15 volumes
* "The Letters of H.P. Blavatsky", 1-st volume
* numerous other HPB's works and other theosophical books in text, audio and video.

The following Internet sites are devoted to H.P. Blavatsky:

* http://www.blavatskyarchives.com
* http://www.blavatsky.net
* http://theosophy.wiki (partly)

There are many links to the Internet resources devoted to H.P.Blavatsky on [http://blavatskyarchives.com/hpblinks.htm Blavatsky Archives web-page]

There is the TS branch “The Miami-Dade Blavatsky Lodge” located in Florida.

==Zambia==

In Zambia, in the 1980s efforts were made to translate some H.P. Blavatsky's works into a local language Bemba. One such was “The Key to Theosophy” but somewhere along the way this work was not continued. So theosophists in Zambia read HPB in English.

Mufulira and Kitwe Lodges have copies of the six Volume of the Secret Doctrine. Senior, serious students keenly study and share with others on excerpt from “The Secret Doctrine”, “Isis Unveiled” and “Practical Occultism”.

=Internet resources=

H.P.Blavatsky's works can be bought read or downloaded on several languages:

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* [http://www.theosophycompany.org/cart_blavatsky.html TheosophyCompany.org]
* [http://www.questbooks.net/author.cfm?authornum=22 QuestBooks.net]
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* [http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/theosophypdfs/early_theosophical_publications_authors.htm BlavatskyArchives.com]
* [http://www.blavatsky.net/index.php/links-support-theosophy-blavatsky-reading-seeker Blavatsky.net]
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* [http://blavatskynews.blogspot.de/ Blavatsky News] - world news regarding H.P.Blavatsky name
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* [http://ru.teopedia.org/lib/Перечень_трудов_Е.П.Блаватской Teopedia.org]
* [http://www.theosophy.ru/byauthor.htm Theosophy.ru]
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* [http://www.roerich.com/7_2.htm Roerich.com]
* [http://ru.teopedia.org/pool/Категория:Труды_Блаватской_ЕП Teopedia.org]
* [http://www.theosophist.ru/index_works.shtml Theosophist.ru]
* [https://yadi.sk/d/UMsReuQG4xhOI/%D0%A3%D1%87%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F%20%28%D0%A4%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D0%B8%2C%20%D0%A0%D0%B5%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B8%D0%B8%2C%20%D0%A2%D0%B5%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%B8%29/%D0%A2%D0%B5%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D1%8F/%D0%91%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%82%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%8F%20%D0%95%D0%9F Teopedia.Text]
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=See also=

* This article [[:ru:Наследие Е.П.Блаватской в современном мире | in Russian]]

[[Category: Blavatsky Helena Petrovna]]
[[ru:Наследие Е.П.Блаватской в современном мире]]

H.P.Blavatsky's heritage in the modern world

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=H.P.Blavatsky's life=

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(Main article: [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]])

Great minds of the world are born at all times. They are destined to become the mediators of the evolutionary powers. Some of them go unnoticed, others become the hubs of many global changes. Helena Petrovna Blavatsky is one of such great people. Her life and work help us broaden our consciousness, understand the world around us in new terms. She worked for the future of every man for the new age, the dawn of which illuminated the progressive minds of the 19th century.

Helena Petrovna faced her birthday 60 times, including the day of birth itself. It was 96 days until the 61st one. She took her first breath in August 12, 1831 (July 31 according to the Julian calendar, which Russia used at that time), in Yekaterinoslav city (now it is Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine). She took her last breath in May 8th, 1891 in London.

A day when a man passes away indicates that his or her mission on Earth has been fulfilled. All the seeds were sowed and it is for future generations to see which seeds will produce, and which will not. The passing away of H.P. Blavatsky was not final: her activity and energy have ignited a lot of spiritual organizations and movements throughout the world. We feel that she is still with us today.

We remember a person until his or her ideas and deeds inspire new generations. H.P. Blavatsky still inspires all the seekers for the truth: her numerous writings help to show how to find one’s way in the spiritual world. We confess that her devotion to the Masters, her efforts to bring their teachings to the world, her service for mankind have made great changes in our minds. She inspired our thoughts and lit up our hearts.

Death and birth are the points where worlds share their experience in an everlasting cycle. Every death is an impulse for birth. Every birth attracts our attention toward life and existence, to something obvious for us, to something we can feel and analyse, to something we accept as real. These two important days of HPB's life turns our attention to the fact that her ideas and thoughts have spread widely through the world, that they are still alive. Her works are under constant study on every continent, they have been translated into many languages, they are constantly reprinted in new editions, and this process, once started, never stops.

The Theosophical Society (which she was co-founder of) according to the 2013 annual report has 26 000 members, 947 branches and 175 Official Study Centres in 56 countries. There are some other organizations which were inspired by H.P.Blavatsky on educational and enlightenment work, on exploring the hidden powers of nature and human, on strengthening the brotherly relationship between people and all living beings. The entire 'New Age' movement is sometimes attributed to Madame Blavatsky.

A short report below on some countries reflects HPB's influence on the modern world. It does not contain the full information and is going to be filled with new data.

=H.P.Blavatsky in the world=
==Argentina==

In Argentina H.P. Blavatsky’s books are read in Spanish. Her works are very popular, the most requested are:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrina Secreta)
* The Voice of the Silence (La voz del Silencio)
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Sin Velo)
* The Key to Theosophy (La Clave de la Teosofia)

==Austria==

Blavatsky’s works are very well honored among Austrian theosophists, namely her best known works "The Voice of Silence", "The Key to Theosophy" and "The Secret Doctrine". Original teachings of Blavatsky and "The Mahatma Letters" are the main source of their own spiritual activities.

TS Lodge in Graz is named after H.P.Blavatsky.

==Belgium==

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The Belgians read H.P.Blavatsky in English, Dutch and French. All the main HPB works are translated into Dutch (see Netherlands) and more of them into French (see France).

The most popular books in the country are “The Key to Theosophy”, “Practical Occultism” and “The Voice of the Silence”. The theosophists who have studied these books usually want to continue with “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Mahatma Letters”.

In Brussels in Belgium there was a Lodge called "Branche Blavatsky" for one hundred years, but it did not continue after 2012.

The Belgian artist Ferdinand Schirren made H.P.Blavatsky mask.

==Bolivia==

TS Members in Bolivia have regular study groups where they study theosophy basics including “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Voice of the Silence”.

Two study groups in Santa Cruz are studying “The Secret Doctrine” and one study group in Tarua meet three times a week and study “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Theosophical Glossary”. The Oruro City study group meets weekly to study “The Voice of the Silence”.

==Brazil==

All the main works by H.P. Blavatsky have been translated into Portuguese:
* “The Secret Doctrine”
* “Isis Unveiled”
* “The Key to Theosophy”, translated by Celia Moraes, 1st edition 1991, 4th edition 2011
* “Practical Occultism”
* “The Voice of the Silence”
* “Moments of Wisdom” - the quotations of her for the daily life

There are also:
* “Foundations of Esoteric Philosophy”, 1s edition 1991, 3rd edition 2001
* “H.P.B. The Extraordinary Life and Influence of Helena Blavatsky” by Sylvia Cranston, translated by Murillo Nunes de Azevedo

All these books are available to anyone who wants to buy them in Brazilian Theosophical Publishing House. The most popular among theosophists are “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Key to Theosophy”.

There is a Lodge of the Theosophical Society in the city of Vitoria, Espirito Santo State, in the east of Brazil, called “Blavatsky Lodge”.

==Canada==

There is Blavatsky Lodges of TS in Burnaby, British Columbia.

==Chile==

Theosophists in Chile read H.P.Blavatsky books mostly in Spanish. Currently the following works are translated:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrina Secreta)
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Sin Velo)
* The Key to Theosophy (La Clave de la Teosofia)
* The Voice of the Silence (La voz del Silencio)
* Practical Occultism (Ocultismo Práctico)
* From the Caves and Jungles of Hindustan (Por las grutas y selvas del Indostan)
* H.P.Blavatsky - Collected Writings, volumes 1 - 9 (10 - 15 have not been translated yet)
* many articles

The most popular HPB's book among thesophists in Chile is “The Key to Theosophy”. The members of TS in Chile study “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Voice of the Silence” on their regular meetings.

==China==

The Key to Theosophy (證道學的關鍵 (Traditional), 证道学的关键 (Simplified)) is being translated by Chinese Project Team, TS Asia, East & South East

==England==

H.P. Blavatsky and her works are the cornerstones of the Theosophical study in England. Her three main works are the ones most studied with weekly study groups at HQ – Mondays: “Isis Unveiled”; Tuesdays: “The Secret Doctrine”; and every other Wednesday; “The Key to Theosophy”. HPB’s work is also studied in regular study groups in Lodges throughout the UK.

Blavatsky Lodge (of the TS in England), based in London, is one of the oldest in the world (2nd in England, 3rd in Europe), formed in 1887 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blavatsky_Lodge http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blavatsky_Lodge] ). The distinguishing factor in the Blavatsky Lodge was that Madame Blavatsky herself was present at the Lodge every Thursday. Those discussions were collected in the “Transactions of the Blavatsky Lodge” and contain many commentaries on the Secret Doctrine. The Lodge still meets on Thursdays at HQ.

There is also HPB Lodge of the TSE, a peripatetic Lodge currently based in the Midlands.

There is The Blavatsky Trust, formed by Geoffrey Farthing, a past president of the TSE, specifically to promote Blavatsky Theosophy ([http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk/ http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk] ).

H.P. Blavatsky spent a considerable amount of time in and around London and at the TS in England, and passed away here. This, and the importance of her works, may account for why she is more celebrated here than the other two founders of the TS.

==Finland==

A lot of Blavatsky’s works have been translated into Finnish:
* The Secret Doctrine I and II and III (Salainen Oppi I ja II ja III), original translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917, revised translation by P Carpelan in 1988 and 2012 to ebooks
* Index to the Secret Doctrine I and II (Salaisen Opin hakemisto osat I ja II), translated by P Carpelan in 1988
* The Secret Doctrine abridgement and the Stanzas of Dzyan (Salainen Oppi, johdanto ja Dzyanin runot), original translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917, revised in 1988
* Isis Unveiled (Hunnuton Isis), translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917
* The Key to Theosophy (Teosofian avain), first translation in 1906 and second in 1925 by P Ervast
* The Voice of the Silence (Hiljaisuuden ääni), translated in 1907 and 1973
* Practical Occultism (Käytännön okkultismi), translated early 1900s
* Theosophical glossary (Teosofinen sanakirja), translated by group in 1980s
* H.P. Blavatsky – a Herald of Light (H.P. Blavatsky – Valon airut), 45 writings of HPB compiled by P&K Salonen in 1981
* Esoteric instructions I, II and III (Esoteeriset ohjeet I, II ja III), translation by P Carpelan in 2012 to ebook
* Buddhist writings (Buddhalaisia kirjoituksia), a compilation of 8 articles by HPB about buddhism, with explanation of Sanskrit words

There are also published:
* Foundations of Esoteric Philosophy according to HPB (Esoteerisen filosofian perusteet HPB:n mukaan), translated by EH and VA in 1988

There is also a bi-weekly study group dedicated to "The Secret Doctrine".

One [http://www.kolumbus.fi/elonpyora/index.htm Helsinki TS lodge] is named as Blavatsky Lodge.

Secret Doctrine seminars are held around Finland approximately 3-4 times a year.

==France==

All the main H.P.Blavatsky works are translated into French:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrine Secrète), 3 volumes
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Dévoilée)
* The Voice of the Silence (La Voix du silence)
* Theosophical Glossary (Le Glossaire Théosophique)
* Practical Occultism (Occultisme pratique)

These books could be purchased in web-store “Les Editions Adyar”, [http://www.editionsadyar.com/index.php?page=auteur&auteur=5 http://www.editionsadyar.com/index.php?page=auteur&auteur=5]

==Germany==

All major works of H. P. Blavatsky have been translated into German even longer time ago. This is especially:

* The Secret Doctrine (Geheimlehre) was translated first. In 1895 Annie Besant gave the permission for translating it. The Translation was initiated by Franz Hartmann, the translator was Dr.  Robert Froebe. Since then, other translations appeared, also abbreviated editions. The most popular abbreviated edition is the translation by Hank Troemel, finished in 2003.
* Isis Unveiled (Isis entschleiert)
* The Key to Theosophy (Der Schlüssel zur Theosophie)
* The Voice of the Silence (Die Stimme der Stille)

All her books one can buy in German section of Amazon ([http://www.amazon.de/ www.amazon.de]).

The German Section of the TS dates to 1902. In the first half of the 20th century, many German esoterics and occultists took over ideas from Blavatsky without mentioning her. The most popular of them was Rudolf Steiner, the founder of the so-called "Anthroposophie".

After having been forbidden in the "Third Reich", the work of the TS started up immediately in 1945 and the following years.

The Berlin lodge of TS is named ‘Blavatsky Lodge’.

H.P. Blavatsky lived in Würzburg, Ludwigstraße, 6 during the years 1885/1886, in Mme Constance Wachtmeister’s home. There she worked on the first part of The Secret Doctrine. There is the plaque on the building in Würzburg where she once resided.

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==Greece==

There are several works by H.P. Blavatsky which are translated into the Hellenic language. They are:

* The Secret Doctrine (ΜΥΣΤΙΚΗ ΔΟΞΑΣΙΑ), 3 volumes, 3rd volume was finished in 2013, published in 2 books titled "Mystics, Occult and Magical Arts" (ΜΥΣΤΕΣ, ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΟ ΚΑΙ ΜΑΓΙΚΕΣ ΤΕΧΝΕΣ, vol. Α & B)
* Isis Unveiled (ΑΠΟΚΑΛΥΜΕΝΗ ΙΣΙΣ) published in 7 small volumes
* The Key to Theosophy (ΤΟ ΚΛΕΙΔΙ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΣΟΦΙΑΣ)
* The Voice of the Silence (Η ΦΩΝΗ ΤΗΣ ΣΙΓΗΣ)
* Practical Occultism (ΤΑ ΠΡΩΤΑ ΒΗΜΑΤΑ ΣΤΟΝ ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΙΣΜΟ), the Hellenic title of the first book means: "The First Steps in Occultism"
* Yoga and occultism (ΓΙΟΓΚΑ ΚΑΙ ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΙΣΜΟΣ (ΑΝΘΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΕΣΩΤΕΡΙΚΗΣ ΓΝΩΣΗΣ) ) – an anthology of her writings under this title

TS Lodge in Athens named after HPB “Blavatsky Lodge”.

The White Lotus Day is celebrated by Greek theosophists every year.

==Hungary==

In Hungary up to now the following H.P.Blavatsky works have been translated and published:

* The Secret Doctrine (Titkos Tanítás), 1st volume is complete, 2nd is being done
* The Voice of the Silence (A Csend Hangja)
* Practical Occultism (Gyakorlati okkultizmus)

“The Voice of the Silence” (first translated HPB book), “The Practical Occultism” and in the same volume her two articles (“Is Theosophy a Religion?” and “The Origin of Evil”) have translated and published, with the Foundation of Esoteric Philosophy (ed. by I. Hoskins).

The most of H.P. Blavatsky’s writings were (and are) translated by Mr. János Szabari and can be downloaded from the site of TS in Hungary: [http://teozofia.hu/index.php?fent=olvasnivalo http://teozofia.hu/index.php?fent=olvasnivalo] .

H.P. Blavatsky’s books can be bought in some great bookstores (such as Alexandra, Lira, Elixir), in some yearly exhibitions and during regular public lectures.

Hungarians usually say “Blavatsky”, spelling as in English and sometimes “Blavatskyné” (= Mrs. Blavatsky)

==India==

There is the international headquarter of the Theosophical Society in Adyar, Chennai (former Madras until 1996) of which H.P.Blavatsky was the co-founder. There are founder's statue, “Blavatsky bungalow” and “Blavatsky banyan” on Adyar territory.

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HPB's works are studied at annual School of Wisdom in Adyar. The Theosophical Publishing House publishes H.P.Blavatsky works constantly.

==Ireland==

The majority of the TS members in Ireland are now studying notes on “The Voice of the Silence” by HPB, which is favourite and much loved mystical booklet of hers some of Irish theosophists have at their bedsides and frequently refer to.

Personal libraries of theosophists in Ireland include all major works by H.P.Blavatsky.

==Israel==

The following Helena Blavatsky's (הלנה בלבצקי) books are translated into the Hebrew language:
* "Key to Theosophy" (מפתח לתאוסופיה) was translated and published at the end of the 1970-s. The translation was done by a professional translator Mr. Tuvia Ornan and edited by Mr. Vitally Rubissa.
* "The Voice of Silence" (קול הדממה) was translated and published in the beginning of the 1990-s by Mrs. Anava Kantor a long time Theosophist and edited by Abraham Oron.
* "Practical Occultism" (תורת הנסתר המעשית) was translated by Mrs. Anava Kantor and edited by Abraham Oron somewhen at the end of the 1990-s
* "The abridgment of The Secret Doctrine" () (not yet published), was translated by Mr. Ezion Becker and is being still checked and edited .

First 3 books can be bought from TS in Israel website, http://theosophia.co.il/

==Italy==

A lot of Blavatsky’s works have been translated into Italian:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Dottrina Segreta) and “The Secret Doctrine abridgement” (La Dottrina Segreta versione di studio). A new edition of the latter has been recently published.
* The Voice of the Silence (La voce del Silenzio)
* The Key to Theosophy (La chiave della Teosofia)
* Isis Unveiled (Iside svelata)
* The Stanzas of Dzyan (Le Stanze di Dzyan)
* Raya Yoga or Occultism (Raja Yoga o occultismo)

Italian theosophists are much obliged to H.P.Blavatsky and they highly regard her works, ''in primis'' the “The Voice of the Silence” and “The Secret Doctrine”.

The official website of the Italian Theosophical Society ([http://teosofica.org/ http://teosofica.org]) speaks widely about H.P. Blavatsky. Her biography is also present on the website. Many biographies have been published in Italian, the most important by Sylvia Cranston,  and by Sinnett.  Other books written by two  Italian Theosophists are the following: 

* “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky e la Società Teosofica” by Paola Giovetti; 
* “Blavatsky e Besant – il fulmine e il tuono” by Livia Lucchini.

The Italian version of the DVD  "The Life of Helena Petrovna BLAVATSKY" by Ian Wilson (“La vita di HPB”) was also published.

As for H.P.Blavatsky presence in Italy and her contacts with  Giuseppe Garibaldi one could read an article by Patrizia Calvi: “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky and Italy“, which was also published in the May 2012 issue of "The Theosophist". 

There is a Lodge in Milan, named after HPB, the same in Rome, and in Piea d’Asti where a Study Group is present with her name.

==Japan==

Currently the following H.P.Blavatsky works are translated into Japanese:

* The Secret Doctrine, volume 1, published under the title “Secret Doctrine. Universe Generation Theory” (シークレット・ドクトリン　宇宙発生論《上》). The second volume is being translated and published in the bi-monthly The Japanese Theosophist. The translators are Emiko Tanaka (田中恵美子) and Jeff Clark (ジェフ･クラーク).
* 365 days words of Blavatsky (ブラヴァツキーのことば365日) – the translation of “Madame Blavatsky’s Words for Each Day of the Year”. Translator: Yamaguchi (山口多一).
* Isis Unveiled, volume I - Science (ベールをとったイシス第１巻科学上), translator: Oimatsu Katsuhiro (老松克博)
* Proceedings of the Secret Doctrine (シークレット・ドクトリンの議事録), the translators are Emiko Tanaka (田中恵美子) and Jeff Clark (ジェフ･クラーク).
* History of the Secret Doctrine (シークレット・ドクトリンの沿革), translator: Matsuda Katsurahate (松田桂果)

The TS Lodge in Tokyo which is consist of 51 members study H.P.Blavatsky works in their native language.

==Myanmar (Burma)==

TS members in Myanmar study “The Secret Doctrine” among other spiritual literature on their meetings.

==Netherlands==

Some of H.P. Blavatsky works have been translated into Dutch:

* The Secret Doctrine (Geheime Leer) was first translated and published in 1907. The “Introduction” in The Secret Doctrine, vol. 1, together with some other parts of vol. 1 and 2 and the ‘Bowen notes’ are published in a book titled “Een introductie tot De Geheime Leer”
* The Voice of the Silence (De stem van de stilte) was first translated and published 1907
* The Key to Theosophy (De sleutel tot de theosofie) was first translated and published 1906
* Isis Unveiled (Isis ontsluierd) was first translated and published in 1911
* Transactions of the Blavatksy Lodge (Een toelichting op De Geheime Leer stanza;s I – IV; Handelingen van de Blavatsky Lodge) published in 1995
* H.P. Blavatsky to the American Conventions: 1888-1891 published in 1980 under the title “H.P. Blavatsky aan de Amerikaanse conventies: 1888-1891”
* Occult stories of H.P. Blavatsky and W.Q. Judge, collected and translated into Dutch and published in 1999 under the title “Occulte verhalen van H.P. Blavatksy and W.Q. Judge”.
* Many essays and articles of H.P. Blavatsky have been translated into Dutch and published in booklet.

Many Internet sites in Dutch give information about her.

Books by H.P.Blavatsky issued by UTVN Publishing House could be purchased from web-store http://theosofie.nl.

There are always lectures and study groups of HPB works in The International Theosophical Centre in Naarden. At the headquarters two study groups have taken up “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Mahatma Letters” for study.

“The Theosophical Society Point Loma – Blavatskyhouse The Haque” uses HPB name in its own name to indicate the priority of their activity as to follow the H.P.Blvatsky vision of theosophical movement.

==Nicaragua==

There is a TS branch “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge” in the country, which consist of 12 members.

==Peru==

The Blavatsky Lodge in Peru celebrated its 90th anniversary on 1 June 2014.

==Poland==

HPB (Helena P. Blawatska) works translated into Polish are:
* The Secret Doctrine (Doktryna Tajemna), volumes 1,2,3, published by Loka-Rybnik
* The Voice of the Silence (Glos Ciszy), published by Wieluń in 2014

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==Qatar==

There is a TS branch “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge” in the State of Qatar.

==Russia==

Soon after revolution of 1917 the theosophy in Russia was forbidden as well as many other mystical and religious organizations. Elena Petrovna Blavatsky's (Елена Петровна Блаватская) works got under a ban almost until the time of the Soviet Union disintegration in 1991. One year prior to this event in May, 1990 the first officially opened action devoted to return of name and heritage of H.P.Blavatsky to Russia took place. There were the exhibition “Sphinx of XIX century” (where most people could see the photo of HPB and other Russian and foreign theosophists for the first time) and the special evening meeting devoted to her life and creativity. Opening of an exhibition was shown on the central channel of television. The TS international President Radha Burneir came to USSR and took part in the opening ceremony. She brought two volumes of “The Secret Doctrine” as a gift and gave the inspiring speech. In 1991, the 160th anniversary of H.P. Blavatsky's birthday and the 100th anniversary of her passing away, there were 4 editions of “The Secret Doctrine” at once issued by 4 independent publishing houses in different cities of Russia. This fact made obvious that there was a great interest to the works of the world-known compatriot among the citizens, despite a ban. Since then different works by H.P.Blavatsky are published every year to satisfy constant interest of readers.

Nowadays all her books, most articles and majority of letters have been translated and published, most of them several times and in different translations. The major publications are:

* The Secret Doctrine (Тайная Доктрина) – volumes 1 and 2 are translated by H.I.Roerich (first publication was in 1937), volume 3 is translated by A.P.Heidok. “The Secret Doctrine” is issued almost every year. There were no less than 17 issues by 15 different publishing houses from 1991 till 2014 ([http://ru.teopedia.org/lib/Блаватская_Е.П._-_Тайная_Доктрина_(публикации) see the list] in Russian). There was another translation of “The Secret Doctrine” by A.A.Kamensky at the beginning of 20th century, but it is lost for now.
* Isis Unveiled (Разоблачённая Изида) – translated by A.P.Heidok and published by several publishing houses. There was an attempt to correct the translation by publishing houses “Sfera” ("Сфера", Moscow) and Lotac ("Лотаць", Minsk, Belarus). The work started at 2000 and still going on.
* The Voice of the Silence (Голос Безмолвия) – translated by H.F.Pisareva. The book was published by several publishing houses.
* The Key to Theosophy (Ключ к теософии) – have several translations and published by several publishing houses.
* Theosophical Glossary (Теософский словарь) – have several translations and published by several publishing houses in 1994, 2003, 2004, 2009.
* Articles were published in several volumes by different publishing houses in their series:
** White Lotus series (серия «Белый Лотос»), Sfera Publishing House, the series started in 1993, 21 volumes were published
** H.P.Blavatsky series (серия «Е.П.Блаватская»), MCF Publishing House, 1994-1999, 4 volumes were published
** Great Adepts series (серия «Великие посвящённые»), Eksmo-Press, the series started in 2001, 7 volumes were published
** H.P.Blavatsky for the offspring series (серия «Е.П.Блаватская – потомкам»), Sfera Publishing House, the series started in 2004, 9 volumes were published
** Delphis Publishing House (издательство «Дельфис»), started its series at 2014 (without special name) and 6 volume already issued
* From the Caves and Jungles of Hindustan (Из пещер и дебрей Индостана) originally published in Russian magazine “Russky Vestnik” («Русский Вестник», Russian Messenger) in 1883 and was issued in a separate book in 1912 in Saint-Petersburg. Recently it was published in 1994, 2001 and 2008 by different publishing houses.

There are more than dozen H.P.Blavatsky's biographies were translated into Russian and published. Those written by Constance Wachtmeister, Sylvia Cranston, Murphy Howard are among them. The biographies by V.P.Zhelihovskaya and H.F.Pisareva were written in Russian originally, they published as well. The modern authors made their contribution also:

* Kim Kiuru – HPB (Ким Киуру. «Е.П.Б.») published in 2010 by Belovodie Publishing House (издательство «Беловодье»)
* O.G.Boldyrev – Blavatsky. Shambhala messanger (О.Г.Болдырев, «Блаватская – вестница Шамбалы») published in 2013 by Veche Publishing House (издательство «Вече»)

Except literature Elena Petrovna's name became constant to sound at various conferences (not only theosophical). There are also works devoted to H.P.Blavatsky in poetry and fine arts. Moscow Theosophical Society issued the poetry collection book “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky's Memories”.

There are several communities in every large Russian-speaking social network in Internet devoted to H.P.Blavatsky. Almost each large web-site of the mystical and/or educational content has the page devoted to her. There are some resources:

* http://www.theosophy.ru/hpb.htm
* http://www.theosophist.ru
* http://ru.teopedia.org/hpb/
* http://hpblavatsky.ru
* http://www.lomonosov.org/section/epblavatskaya.htm

All her works can be read and purchased on-line or downloaded for free.

Numerous groups of researchers continue work on studying H.P.Blavatsky's heritage. They make an effort to restore the interest to her works in Russia and show the meaning of HPB activity in true light. The following are some of them, which currently continue their activity (in chronological order of their appearance):

* International Centre of the Roerichs (Международный Центр Рерихов) founded in 1989, http://en.icr.su/, and other Roerich organizations
* Scientific Philosophical Society “Peace via culture” (Научно-философское общество "Мир через культуру") founded in 1991 by V.M.Sidorov, http://nfo-mir.com
* Public organization “H.P.Blavatsky Russian Esoteric School of Theosophy” (Русская эзотерическая школа теософии имени Е.П.Блаватской) founded in 1993 by V.A.Bakanov, [http://resht.ru/eng/index.htm http://resht.ru]
* Nonprofit organization “Charity foundation of preservation and development of cultural values “Delphis” (Некоммерческая организация "Благотворительный фонд сохранения и развития культурных ценностей "Дельфис") founded in 1997, http://delphis.ru
* Moscow Theosophical Society
* Internet project “Teopedia” (Теопедия) founded in 2007 by P.N.Malakhov, http://teopedia.org/
* Logaeva's Theosophical Group (Теософская группа Логаевой) founded in 2010 by H.A.Logaeva, http://www.theosophist.ru/
* TS in Russia has 7 branches, the first was founded in 2011 in Moscow. The TS branch in Kemerovo named “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge”.

==Serbia==

There are some H.P.Blavatsky's books translated into Serbian by "Metaphysica" Publishing House in Belgrade:
* The Secret Doctrine (Tajna doktrina I-III. Kosmogeneza, Antropogeza, Okultizam. Metaphysica, Beograd 2007).
* The Key to Theosophy (Ključ teozofije. Metaphysica, Beograd 2006).

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==Singapore==

Some talks and lectures the Singapore Lodge of TS organize are devoted to H.P.Blavatsky.

==Slovenia==

There are 3 HPB's books were translated into Slovenian language:
* The Voice of the Silence
* The Key to Theosophy
* The Stanzas of Dzyan

==Sweden==

There are some books of H.P.Blavatsky translated into Swedish:

* The Secret Doctrine (Den Hemliga Läran), translated by F. Kellberg in 1898
* The Key to Theosophy (Nyckel till Teosofin), translated by Barbro Melander and Märta Wiklund
* The Voice of the Silence (Tystnadens röst), translated by Carin Scholander
* Practical Occultism (Praktisk Ockultism), translated by Ingeborg Schönmeyr

H.P. Blavatsky’s books are studied very well in Sweden. There is a study group of “The Secret Doctrine” for 40 years. “The Voice of the Silence” is very popular.

==Ukraine==

All Ukrainian theosophists study H.P.Blavatsky's works. Being born on the south of modern Ukraine in Dnepropetrovsk city (former Ekaterinoslav) Helena Petrovna is deeply esteemed by the compatriots for her broad enlightenment work which she conducted worldwide.

The house where she has born is under government protection and has a status of museum. There are annual meetings of adherents in there since 1991. In 2011 these meetings are transformed into scientific readings, which have a goal to study the heritage of the outstanding compatriot, the researcher, the philosopher and the writer and also to study a scientific and creative heritage of her family members. Currently the museum is under construction.

The Voice of the Silence (Голос Безмовностi) was translated in 2010 by H.Gordienko.

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Ukrainian sculptor Alexey Leonov modeled H.P.Blavatsky's head and sculpture named [http://leonov.idea.in.ua/galereya/category/8-svetochi "19 centure Sphynx"]:

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==Uruguay==

Uruguayans read H.P.Blavatsky's works in Spanish. The most popular is The Secret Doctrine and The Voice of the Silence.

==The USA==

The works of H.P. Blavatsky are still popular among the general public in the USA and members of the Theosophical Society in the USA. The most popular of her works is “The Secret Doctrine” followed by “Isis Unveiled”.

Theosophical Publishing House '''Quest Books''',(Wheaton, Illinois, http://www.questbooks.net) publishes:
* "Collected Writings of H.P.Blavatsky", 15 volumes
* "The Letters of H.P. Blavatsky", 1-st volume
* numerous other HPB's works and other theosophical books in text, audio and video.

The following Internet sites are devoted to H.P. Blavatsky:

* http://www.blavatskyarchives.com
* http://www.blavatsky.net
* http://theosophy.wiki (partly)

There are many links to the Internet resources devoted to H.P.Blavatsky on [http://blavatskyarchives.com/hpblinks.htm Blavatsky Archives web-page]

There is the TS branch “The Miami-Dade Blavatsky Lodge” located in Florida.

==Zambia==

In Zambia, in the 1980s efforts were made to translate some H.P. Blavatsky's works into a local language Bemba. One such was “The Key to Theosophy” but somewhere along the way this work was not continued. So theosophists in Zambia read HPB in English.

Mufulira and Kitwe Lodges have copies of the six Volume of the Secret Doctrine. Senior, serious students keenly study and share with others on excerpt from “The Secret Doctrine”, “Isis Unveiled” and “Practical Occultism”.

=Internet resources=

H.P.Blavatsky's works can be bought read or downloaded on several languages:

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* [http://www.theosophycompany.org/cart_blavatsky.html TheosophyCompany.org]
* [http://www.questbooks.net/author.cfm?authornum=22 QuestBooks.net]
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* [http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/theosophypdfs/early_theosophical_publications_authors.htm BlavatskyArchives.com]
* [http://www.blavatsky.net/index.php/links-support-theosophy-blavatsky-reading-seeker Blavatsky.net]
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* [http://blavatskynews.blogspot.de/ Blavatsky News] - world news regarding H.P.Blavatsky name
* [http://theosophy.wiki/ Theosophy.Wiki] - provides quotes from HPB, collected under different topics
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* [http://ru.teopedia.org/pool/Категория:Труды_Блаватской_ЕП Teopedia.org]
* [http://www.theosophist.ru/index_works.shtml Theosophist.ru]
* [https://yadi.sk/d/UMsReuQG4xhOI/%D0%A3%D1%87%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F%20%28%D0%A4%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D0%B8%2C%20%D0%A0%D0%B5%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B8%D0%B8%2C%20%D0%A2%D0%B5%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%B8%29/%D0%A2%D0%B5%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D1%8F/%D0%91%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%82%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%8F%20%D0%95%D0%9F Teopedia.Text]
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=See also=

* This article [[:ru:Наследие Е.П.Блаватской в современном мире | in Russian]]

[[Category: Blavatsky Helena Petrovna]]
[[ru:Наследие Е.П.Блаватской в современном мире]]

H.P.Blavatsky's heritage in the modern world

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=H.P.Blavatsky's life=

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(Main article: [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]])

The great minds of the world are born at all the times. They are destined to become the mediators of the evolutionary powers. Some of them follow their way being unnoticed, others become the hubs of many global changes. Helena Petrovna Blavatsky is one of such great people. Her life and work help us broaden our consciousness, understand the world around us in new terms. She worked for the future of every man for the new age, the dawn of which illuminated the progressive minds of the 19th century.

Helena Petrovna faced her birthday 60 times, including the day of birth itself. It was 96 days until the 61st one. She took her first breath in August 12, 1831 (July 31 according to the Julian calendar, which Russia used at that time), in Yekaterinoslav city (now it is Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine). She took her last breath in May 8th, 1891 in London.

A day when a man passes away indicates that his or her mission on Earth has been fulfilled. All the seeds were sowed and it is for future generations to see which seeds will produce, and which will not. The passing away of H.P. Blavatsky was not final: her activity and energy have ignited a lot of spiritual organizations and movements throughout the world. We feel that she is still with us today.

We remember a person until his or her ideas and deeds inspire new generations. H.P. Blavatsky still inspires all the seekers for the truth: her numerous writings help to show how to find one’s way in the spiritual world. We confess that her devotion to the Masters, her efforts to bring their teachings to the world, her service for mankind have made great changes in our minds. She inspired our thoughts and lit up our hearts.

Death and birth are the points where worlds share their experience in an everlasting cycle. Every death is an impulse for birth. Every birth attracts our attention toward life and existence, to something obvious for us, to something we can feel and analyse, to something we accept as real. These two important days of HPB's life turns our attention to the fact that her ideas and thoughts have spread widely through the world, that they are still alive. Her works are under constant study on every continent, they have been translated into many languages, they are constantly reprinted in new editions, and this process, once started, never stops.

The Theosophical Society (which she was co-founder of) according to the 2013 annual report has 26 000 members, 947 branches and 175 Official Study Centres in 56 countries. There are some other organizations which were inspired by H.P.Blavatsky on educational and enlightenment work, on exploring the hidden powers of nature and human, on strengthening the brotherly relationship between people and all living beings. The entire 'New Age' movement is sometimes attributed to Madame Blavatsky.

A short report below on some countries reflects HPB's influence on the modern world. It does not contain the full information and is going to be filled with new data.

=H.P.Blavatsky in the world=
==Argentina==

In Argentina H.P. Blavatsky’s books are read in Spanish. Her works are very popular, the most requested are:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrina Secreta)
* The Voice of the Silence (La voz del Silencio)
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Sin Velo)
* The Key to Theosophy (La Clave de la Teosofia)

==Austria==

Blavatsky’s works are very well honored among Austrian theosophists, namely her best known works "The Voice of Silence", "The Key to Theosophy" and "The Secret Doctrine". Original teachings of Blavatsky and "The Mahatma Letters" are the main source of their own spiritual activities.

TS Lodge in Graz is named after H.P.Blavatsky.

==Belgium==

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The Belgians read H.P.Blavatsky in English, Dutch and French. All the main HPB works are translated into Dutch (see Netherlands) and more of them into French (see France).

The most popular books in the country are “The Key to Theosophy”, “Practical Occultism” and “The Voice of the Silence”. The theosophists who have studied these books usually want to continue with “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Mahatma Letters”.

In Brussels in Belgium there was a Lodge called "Branche Blavatsky" for one hundred years, but it did not continue after 2012.

The Belgian artist Ferdinand Schirren made H.P.Blavatsky mask.

==Bolivia==

TS Members in Bolivia have regular study groups where they study theosophy basics including “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Voice of the Silence”.

Two study groups in Santa Cruz are studying “The Secret Doctrine” and one study group in Tarua meet three times a week and study “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Theosophical Glossary”. The Oruro City study group meets weekly to study “The Voice of the Silence”.

==Brazil==

All the main works by H.P. Blavatsky have been translated into Portuguese:
* “The Secret Doctrine”
* “Isis Unveiled”
* “The Key to Theosophy”, translated by Celia Moraes, 1st edition 1991, 4th edition 2011
* “Practical Occultism”
* “The Voice of the Silence”
* “Moments of Wisdom” - the quotations of her for the daily life

There are also:
* “Foundations of Esoteric Philosophy”, 1s edition 1991, 3rd edition 2001
* “H.P.B. The Extraordinary Life and Influence of Helena Blavatsky” by Sylvia Cranston, translated by Murillo Nunes de Azevedo

All these books are available to anyone who wants to buy them in Brazilian Theosophical Publishing House. The most popular among theosophists are “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Key to Theosophy”.

There is a Lodge of the Theosophical Society in the city of Vitoria, Espirito Santo State, in the east of Brazil, called “Blavatsky Lodge”.

==Canada==

There is Blavatsky Lodges of TS in Burnaby, British Columbia.

==Chile==

Theosophists in Chile read H.P.Blavatsky books mostly in Spanish. Currently the following works are translated:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrina Secreta)
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Sin Velo)
* The Key to Theosophy (La Clave de la Teosofia)
* The Voice of the Silence (La voz del Silencio)
* Practical Occultism (Ocultismo Práctico)
* From the Caves and Jungles of Hindustan (Por las grutas y selvas del Indostan)
* H.P.Blavatsky - Collected Writings, volumes 1 - 9 (10 - 15 have not been translated yet)
* many articles

The most popular HPB's book among thesophists in Chile is “The Key to Theosophy”. The members of TS in Chile study “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Voice of the Silence” on their regular meetings.

==China==

The Key to Theosophy (證道學的關鍵 (Traditional), 证道学的关键 (Simplified)) is being translated by Chinese Project Team, TS Asia, East & South East

==England==

H.P. Blavatsky and her works are the cornerstones of the Theosophical study in England. Her three main works are the ones most studied with weekly study groups at HQ – Mondays: “Isis Unveiled”; Tuesdays: “The Secret Doctrine”; and every other Wednesday; “The Key to Theosophy”. HPB’s work is also studied in regular study groups in Lodges throughout the UK.

Blavatsky Lodge (of the TS in England), based in London, is one of the oldest in the world (2nd in England, 3rd in Europe), formed in 1887 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blavatsky_Lodge http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blavatsky_Lodge] ). The distinguishing factor in the Blavatsky Lodge was that Madame Blavatsky herself was present at the Lodge every Thursday. Those discussions were collected in the “Transactions of the Blavatsky Lodge” and contain many commentaries on the Secret Doctrine. The Lodge still meets on Thursdays at HQ.

There is also HPB Lodge of the TSE, a peripatetic Lodge currently based in the Midlands.

There is The Blavatsky Trust, formed by Geoffrey Farthing, a past president of the TSE, specifically to promote Blavatsky Theosophy ([http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk/ http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk] ).

H.P. Blavatsky spent a considerable amount of time in and around London and at the TS in England, and passed away here. This, and the importance of her works, may account for why she is more celebrated here than the other two founders of the TS.

==Finland==

A lot of Blavatsky’s works have been translated into Finnish:
* The Secret Doctrine I and II and III (Salainen Oppi I ja II ja III), original translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917, revised translation by P Carpelan in 1988 and 2012 to ebooks
* Index to the Secret Doctrine I and II (Salaisen Opin hakemisto osat I ja II), translated by P Carpelan in 1988
* The Secret Doctrine abridgement and the Stanzas of Dzyan (Salainen Oppi, johdanto ja Dzyanin runot), original translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917, revised in 1988
* Isis Unveiled (Hunnuton Isis), translation by V.H.V. and P.E. in 1917
* The Key to Theosophy (Teosofian avain), first translation in 1906 and second in 1925 by P Ervast
* The Voice of the Silence (Hiljaisuuden ääni), translated in 1907 and 1973
* Practical Occultism (Käytännön okkultismi), translated early 1900s
* Theosophical glossary (Teosofinen sanakirja), translated by group in 1980s
* H.P. Blavatsky – a Herald of Light (H.P. Blavatsky – Valon airut), 45 writings of HPB compiled by P&K Salonen in 1981
* Esoteric instructions I, II and III (Esoteeriset ohjeet I, II ja III), translation by P Carpelan in 2012 to ebook
* Buddhist writings (Buddhalaisia kirjoituksia), a compilation of 8 articles by HPB about buddhism, with explanation of Sanskrit words

There are also published:
* Foundations of Esoteric Philosophy according to HPB (Esoteerisen filosofian perusteet HPB:n mukaan), translated by EH and VA in 1988

There is also a bi-weekly study group dedicated to "The Secret Doctrine".

One [http://www.kolumbus.fi/elonpyora/index.htm Helsinki TS lodge] is named as Blavatsky Lodge.

Secret Doctrine seminars are held around Finland approximately 3-4 times a year.

==France==

All the main H.P.Blavatsky works are translated into French:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Doctrine Secrète), 3 volumes
* Isis Unveiled (Isis Dévoilée)
* The Voice of the Silence (La Voix du silence)
* Theosophical Glossary (Le Glossaire Théosophique)
* Practical Occultism (Occultisme pratique)

These books could be purchased in web-store “Les Editions Adyar”, [http://www.editionsadyar.com/index.php?page=auteur&auteur=5 http://www.editionsadyar.com/index.php?page=auteur&auteur=5]

==Germany==

All major works of H. P. Blavatsky have been translated into German even longer time ago. This is especially:

* The Secret Doctrine (Geheimlehre) was translated first. In 1895 Annie Besant gave the permission for translating it. The Translation was initiated by Franz Hartmann, the translator was Dr.  Robert Froebe. Since then, other translations appeared, also abbreviated editions. The most popular abbreviated edition is the translation by Hank Troemel, finished in 2003.
* Isis Unveiled (Isis entschleiert)
* The Key to Theosophy (Der Schlüssel zur Theosophie)
* The Voice of the Silence (Die Stimme der Stille)

All her books one can buy in German section of Amazon ([http://www.amazon.de/ www.amazon.de]).

The German Section of the TS dates to 1902. In the first half of the 20th century, many German esoterics and occultists took over ideas from Blavatsky without mentioning her. The most popular of them was Rudolf Steiner, the founder of the so-called "Anthroposophie".

After having been forbidden in the "Third Reich", the work of the TS started up immediately in 1945 and the following years.

The Berlin lodge of TS is named ‘Blavatsky Lodge’.

H.P. Blavatsky lived in Würzburg, Ludwigstraße, 6 during the years 1885/1886, in Mme Constance Wachtmeister’s home. There she worked on the first part of The Secret Doctrine. There is the plaque on the building in Würzburg where she once resided.

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==Greece==

There are several works by H.P. Blavatsky which are translated into the Hellenic language. They are:

* The Secret Doctrine (ΜΥΣΤΙΚΗ ΔΟΞΑΣΙΑ), 3 volumes, 3rd volume was finished in 2013, published in 2 books titled "Mystics, Occult and Magical Arts" (ΜΥΣΤΕΣ, ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΟ ΚΑΙ ΜΑΓΙΚΕΣ ΤΕΧΝΕΣ, vol. Α & B)
* Isis Unveiled (ΑΠΟΚΑΛΥΜΕΝΗ ΙΣΙΣ) published in 7 small volumes
* The Key to Theosophy (ΤΟ ΚΛΕΙΔΙ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΣΟΦΙΑΣ)
* The Voice of the Silence (Η ΦΩΝΗ ΤΗΣ ΣΙΓΗΣ)
* Practical Occultism (ΤΑ ΠΡΩΤΑ ΒΗΜΑΤΑ ΣΤΟΝ ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΙΣΜΟ), the Hellenic title of the first book means: "The First Steps in Occultism"
* Yoga and occultism (ΓΙΟΓΚΑ ΚΑΙ ΑΠΟΚΡΥΦΙΣΜΟΣ (ΑΝΘΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΕΣΩΤΕΡΙΚΗΣ ΓΝΩΣΗΣ) ) – an anthology of her writings under this title

TS Lodge in Athens named after HPB “Blavatsky Lodge”.

The White Lotus Day is celebrated by Greek theosophists every year.

==Hungary==

In Hungary up to now the following H.P.Blavatsky works have been translated and published:

* The Secret Doctrine (Titkos Tanítás), 1st volume is complete, 2nd is being done
* The Voice of the Silence (A Csend Hangja)
* Practical Occultism (Gyakorlati okkultizmus)

“The Voice of the Silence” (first translated HPB book), “The Practical Occultism” and in the same volume her two articles (“Is Theosophy a Religion?” and “The Origin of Evil”) have translated and published, with the Foundation of Esoteric Philosophy (ed. by I. Hoskins).

The most of H.P. Blavatsky’s writings were (and are) translated by Mr. János Szabari and can be downloaded from the site of TS in Hungary: [http://teozofia.hu/index.php?fent=olvasnivalo http://teozofia.hu/index.php?fent=olvasnivalo] .

H.P. Blavatsky’s books can be bought in some great bookstores (such as Alexandra, Lira, Elixir), in some yearly exhibitions and during regular public lectures.

Hungarians usually say “Blavatsky”, spelling as in English and sometimes “Blavatskyné” (= Mrs. Blavatsky)

==India==

There is the international headquarter of the Theosophical Society in Adyar, Chennai (former Madras until 1996) of which H.P.Blavatsky was the co-founder. There are founder's statue, “Blavatsky bungalow” and “Blavatsky banyan” on Adyar territory.

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HPB's works are studied at annual School of Wisdom in Adyar. The Theosophical Publishing House publishes H.P.Blavatsky works constantly.

==Ireland==

The majority of the TS members in Ireland are now studying notes on “The Voice of the Silence” by HPB, which is favourite and much loved mystical booklet of hers some of Irish theosophists have at their bedsides and frequently refer to.

Personal libraries of theosophists in Ireland include all major works by H.P.Blavatsky.

==Israel==

The following Helena Blavatsky's (הלנה בלבצקי) books are translated into the Hebrew language:
* "Key to Theosophy" (מפתח לתאוסופיה) was translated and published at the end of the 1970-s. The translation was done by a professional translator Mr. Tuvia Ornan and edited by Mr. Vitally Rubissa.
* "The Voice of Silence" (קול הדממה) was translated and published in the beginning of the 1990-s by Mrs. Anava Kantor a long time Theosophist and edited by Abraham Oron.
* "Practical Occultism" (תורת הנסתר המעשית) was translated by Mrs. Anava Kantor and edited by Abraham Oron somewhen at the end of the 1990-s
* "The abridgment of The Secret Doctrine" () (not yet published), was translated by Mr. Ezion Becker and is being still checked and edited .

First 3 books can be bought from TS in Israel website, http://theosophia.co.il/

==Italy==

A lot of Blavatsky’s works have been translated into Italian:

* The Secret Doctrine (La Dottrina Segreta) and “The Secret Doctrine abridgement” (La Dottrina Segreta versione di studio). A new edition of the latter has been recently published.
* The Voice of the Silence (La voce del Silenzio)
* The Key to Theosophy (La chiave della Teosofia)
* Isis Unveiled (Iside svelata)
* The Stanzas of Dzyan (Le Stanze di Dzyan)
* Raya Yoga or Occultism (Raja Yoga o occultismo)

Italian theosophists are much obliged to H.P.Blavatsky and they highly regard her works, ''in primis'' the “The Voice of the Silence” and “The Secret Doctrine”.

The official website of the Italian Theosophical Society ([http://teosofica.org/ http://teosofica.org]) speaks widely about H.P. Blavatsky. Her biography is also present on the website. Many biographies have been published in Italian, the most important by Sylvia Cranston,  and by Sinnett.  Other books written by two  Italian Theosophists are the following: 

* “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky e la Società Teosofica” by Paola Giovetti; 
* “Blavatsky e Besant – il fulmine e il tuono” by Livia Lucchini.

The Italian version of the DVD  "The Life of Helena Petrovna BLAVATSKY" by Ian Wilson (“La vita di HPB”) was also published.

As for H.P.Blavatsky presence in Italy and her contacts with  Giuseppe Garibaldi one could read an article by Patrizia Calvi: “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky and Italy“, which was also published in the May 2012 issue of "The Theosophist". 

There is a Lodge in Milan, named after HPB, the same in Rome, and in Piea d’Asti where a Study Group is present with her name.

==Japan==

Currently the following H.P.Blavatsky works are translated into Japanese:

* The Secret Doctrine, volume 1, published under the title “Secret Doctrine. Universe Generation Theory” (シークレット・ドクトリン　宇宙発生論《上》). The second volume is being translated and published in the bi-monthly The Japanese Theosophist. The translators are Emiko Tanaka (田中恵美子) and Jeff Clark (ジェフ･クラーク).
* 365 days words of Blavatsky (ブラヴァツキーのことば365日) – the translation of “Madame Blavatsky’s Words for Each Day of the Year”. Translator: Yamaguchi (山口多一).
* Isis Unveiled, volume I - Science (ベールをとったイシス第１巻科学上), translator: Oimatsu Katsuhiro (老松克博)
* Proceedings of the Secret Doctrine (シークレット・ドクトリンの議事録), the translators are Emiko Tanaka (田中恵美子) and Jeff Clark (ジェフ･クラーク).
* History of the Secret Doctrine (シークレット・ドクトリンの沿革), translator: Matsuda Katsurahate (松田桂果)

The TS Lodge in Tokyo which is consist of 51 members study H.P.Blavatsky works in their native language.

==Myanmar (Burma)==

TS members in Myanmar study “The Secret Doctrine” among other spiritual literature on their meetings.

==Netherlands==

Some of H.P. Blavatsky works have been translated into Dutch:

* The Secret Doctrine (Geheime Leer) was first translated and published in 1907. The “Introduction” in The Secret Doctrine, vol. 1, together with some other parts of vol. 1 and 2 and the ‘Bowen notes’ are published in a book titled “Een introductie tot De Geheime Leer”
* The Voice of the Silence (De stem van de stilte) was first translated and published 1907
* The Key to Theosophy (De sleutel tot de theosofie) was first translated and published 1906
* Isis Unveiled (Isis ontsluierd) was first translated and published in 1911
* Transactions of the Blavatksy Lodge (Een toelichting op De Geheime Leer stanza;s I – IV; Handelingen van de Blavatsky Lodge) published in 1995
* H.P. Blavatsky to the American Conventions: 1888-1891 published in 1980 under the title “H.P. Blavatsky aan de Amerikaanse conventies: 1888-1891”
* Occult stories of H.P. Blavatsky and W.Q. Judge, collected and translated into Dutch and published in 1999 under the title “Occulte verhalen van H.P. Blavatksy and W.Q. Judge”.
* Many essays and articles of H.P. Blavatsky have been translated into Dutch and published in booklet.

Many Internet sites in Dutch give information about her.

Books by H.P.Blavatsky issued by UTVN Publishing House could be purchased from web-store http://theosofie.nl.

There are always lectures and study groups of HPB works in The International Theosophical Centre in Naarden. At the headquarters two study groups have taken up “The Secret Doctrine” and “The Mahatma Letters” for study.

“The Theosophical Society Point Loma – Blavatskyhouse The Haque” uses HPB name in its own name to indicate the priority of their activity as to follow the H.P.Blvatsky vision of theosophical movement.

==Nicaragua==

There is a TS branch “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge” in the country, which consist of 12 members.

==Peru==

The Blavatsky Lodge in Peru celebrated its 90th anniversary on 1 June 2014.

==Poland==

HPB (Helena P. Blawatska) works translated into Polish are:
* The Secret Doctrine (Doktryna Tajemna), volumes 1,2,3, published by Loka-Rybnik
* The Voice of the Silence (Glos Ciszy), published by Wieluń in 2014

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==Qatar==

There is a TS branch “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge” in the State of Qatar.

==Russia==

Soon after revolution of 1917 the theosophy in Russia was forbidden as well as many other mystical and religious organizations. Elena Petrovna Blavatsky's (Елена Петровна Блаватская) works got under a ban almost until the time of the Soviet Union disintegration in 1991. One year prior to this event in May, 1990 the first officially opened action devoted to return of name and heritage of H.P.Blavatsky to Russia took place. There were the exhibition “Sphinx of XIX century” (where most people could see the photo of HPB and other Russian and foreign theosophists for the first time) and the special evening meeting devoted to her life and creativity. Opening of an exhibition was shown on the central channel of television. The TS international President Radha Burneir came to USSR and took part in the opening ceremony. She brought two volumes of “The Secret Doctrine” as a gift and gave the inspiring speech. In 1991, the 160th anniversary of H.P. Blavatsky's birthday and the 100th anniversary of her passing away, there were 4 editions of “The Secret Doctrine” at once issued by 4 independent publishing houses in different cities of Russia. This fact made obvious that there was a great interest to the works of the world-known compatriot among the citizens, despite a ban. Since then different works by H.P.Blavatsky are published every year to satisfy constant interest of readers.

Nowadays all her books, most articles and majority of letters have been translated and published, most of them several times and in different translations. The major publications are:

* The Secret Doctrine (Тайная Доктрина) – volumes 1 and 2 are translated by H.I.Roerich (first publication was in 1937), volume 3 is translated by A.P.Heidok. “The Secret Doctrine” is issued almost every year. There were no less than 17 issues by 15 different publishing houses from 1991 till 2014 ([http://ru.teopedia.org/lib/Блаватская_Е.П._-_Тайная_Доктрина_(публикации) see the list] in Russian). There was another translation of “The Secret Doctrine” by A.A.Kamensky at the beginning of 20th century, but it is lost for now.
* Isis Unveiled (Разоблачённая Изида) – translated by A.P.Heidok and published by several publishing houses. There was an attempt to correct the translation by publishing houses “Sfera” ("Сфера", Moscow) and Lotac ("Лотаць", Minsk, Belarus). The work started at 2000 and still going on.
* The Voice of the Silence (Голос Безмолвия) – translated by H.F.Pisareva. The book was published by several publishing houses.
* The Key to Theosophy (Ключ к теософии) – have several translations and published by several publishing houses.
* Theosophical Glossary (Теософский словарь) – have several translations and published by several publishing houses in 1994, 2003, 2004, 2009.
* Articles were published in several volumes by different publishing houses in their series:
** White Lotus series (серия «Белый Лотос»), Sfera Publishing House, the series started in 1993, 21 volumes were published
** H.P.Blavatsky series (серия «Е.П.Блаватская»), MCF Publishing House, 1994-1999, 4 volumes were published
** Great Adepts series (серия «Великие посвящённые»), Eksmo-Press, the series started in 2001, 7 volumes were published
** H.P.Blavatsky for the offspring series (серия «Е.П.Блаватская – потомкам»), Sfera Publishing House, the series started in 2004, 9 volumes were published
** Delphis Publishing House (издательство «Дельфис»), started its series at 2014 (without special name) and 6 volume already issued
* From the Caves and Jungles of Hindustan (Из пещер и дебрей Индостана) originally published in Russian magazine “Russky Vestnik” («Русский Вестник», Russian Messenger) in 1883 and was issued in a separate book in 1912 in Saint-Petersburg. Recently it was published in 1994, 2001 and 2008 by different publishing houses.

There are more than dozen H.P.Blavatsky's biographies were translated into Russian and published. Those written by Constance Wachtmeister, Sylvia Cranston, Murphy Howard are among them. The biographies by V.P.Zhelihovskaya and H.F.Pisareva were written in Russian originally, they published as well. The modern authors made their contribution also:

* Kim Kiuru – HPB (Ким Киуру. «Е.П.Б.») published in 2010 by Belovodie Publishing House (издательство «Беловодье»)
* O.G.Boldyrev – Blavatsky. Shambhala messanger (О.Г.Болдырев, «Блаватская – вестница Шамбалы») published in 2013 by Veche Publishing House (издательство «Вече»)

Except literature Elena Petrovna's name became constant to sound at various conferences (not only theosophical). There are also works devoted to H.P.Blavatsky in poetry and fine arts. Moscow Theosophical Society issued the poetry collection book “Helena Petrovna Blavatsky's Memories”.

There are several communities in every large Russian-speaking social network in Internet devoted to H.P.Blavatsky. Almost each large web-site of the mystical and/or educational content has the page devoted to her. There are some resources:

* http://www.theosophy.ru/hpb.htm
* http://www.theosophist.ru
* http://ru.teopedia.org/hpb/
* http://hpblavatsky.ru
* http://www.lomonosov.org/section/epblavatskaya.htm

All her works can be read and purchased on-line or downloaded for free.

Numerous groups of researchers continue work on studying H.P.Blavatsky's heritage. They make an effort to restore the interest to her works in Russia and show the meaning of HPB activity in true light. The following are some of them, which currently continue their activity (in chronological order of their appearance):

* International Centre of the Roerichs (Международный Центр Рерихов) founded in 1989, http://en.icr.su/, and other Roerich organizations
* Scientific Philosophical Society “Peace via culture” (Научно-философское общество "Мир через культуру") founded in 1991 by V.M.Sidorov, http://nfo-mir.com
* Public organization “H.P.Blavatsky Russian Esoteric School of Theosophy” (Русская эзотерическая школа теософии имени Е.П.Блаватской) founded in 1993 by V.A.Bakanov, [http://resht.ru/eng/index.htm http://resht.ru]
* Nonprofit organization “Charity foundation of preservation and development of cultural values “Delphis” (Некоммерческая организация "Благотворительный фонд сохранения и развития культурных ценностей "Дельфис") founded in 1997, http://delphis.ru
* Moscow Theosophical Society
* Internet project “Teopedia” (Теопедия) founded in 2007 by P.N.Malakhov, http://teopedia.org/
* Logaeva's Theosophical Group (Теософская группа Логаевой) founded in 2010 by H.A.Logaeva, http://www.theosophist.ru/
* TS in Russia has 7 branches, the first was founded in 2011 in Moscow. The TS branch in Kemerovo named “H.P.Blavatsky Lodge”.

==Serbia==

There are some H.P.Blavatsky's books translated into Serbian by "Metaphysica" Publishing House in Belgrade:
* The Secret Doctrine (Tajna doktrina I-III. Kosmogeneza, Antropogeza, Okultizam. Metaphysica, Beograd 2007).
* The Key to Theosophy (Ključ teozofije. Metaphysica, Beograd 2006).

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==Singapore==

Some talks and lectures the Singapore Lodge of TS organize are devoted to H.P.Blavatsky.

==Slovenia==

There are 3 HPB's books were translated into Slovenian language:
* The Voice of the Silence
* The Key to Theosophy
* The Stanzas of Dzyan

==Sweden==

There are some books of H.P.Blavatsky translated into Swedish:

* The Secret Doctrine (Den Hemliga Läran), translated by F. Kellberg in 1898
* The Key to Theosophy (Nyckel till Teosofin), translated by Barbro Melander and Märta Wiklund
* The Voice of the Silence (Tystnadens röst), translated by Carin Scholander
* Practical Occultism (Praktisk Ockultism), translated by Ingeborg Schönmeyr

H.P. Blavatsky’s books are studied very well in Sweden. There is a study group of “The Secret Doctrine” for 40 years. “The Voice of the Silence” is very popular.

==Ukraine==

All Ukrainian theosophists study H.P.Blavatsky's works. Being born on the south of modern Ukraine in Dnepropetrovsk city (former Ekaterinoslav) Helena Petrovna is deeply esteemed by the compatriots for her broad enlightenment work which she conducted worldwide.

The house where she has born is under government protection and has a status of museum. There are annual meetings of adherents in there since 1991. In 2011 these meetings are transformed into scientific readings, which have a goal to study the heritage of the outstanding compatriot, the researcher, the philosopher and the writer and also to study a scientific and creative heritage of her family members. Currently the museum is under construction.

The Voice of the Silence (Голос Безмовностi) was translated in 2010 by H.Gordienko.

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Ukrainian sculptor Alexey Leonov modeled H.P.Blavatsky's head and sculpture named [http://leonov.idea.in.ua/galereya/category/8-svetochi "19 centure Sphynx"]:

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==Uruguay==

Uruguayans read H.P.Blavatsky's works in Spanish. The most popular is The Secret Doctrine and The Voice of the Silence.

==The USA==

The works of H.P. Blavatsky are still popular among the general public in the USA and members of the Theosophical Society in the USA. The most popular of her works is “The Secret Doctrine” followed by “Isis Unveiled”.

Theosophical Publishing House '''Quest Books''',(Wheaton, Illinois, http://www.questbooks.net) publishes:
* "Collected Writings of H.P.Blavatsky", 15 volumes
* "The Letters of H.P. Blavatsky", 1-st volume
* numerous other HPB's works and other theosophical books in text, audio and video.

The following Internet sites are devoted to H.P. Blavatsky:

* http://www.blavatskyarchives.com
* http://www.blavatsky.net
* http://theosophy.wiki (partly)

There are many links to the Internet resources devoted to H.P.Blavatsky on [http://blavatskyarchives.com/hpblinks.htm Blavatsky Archives web-page]

There is the TS branch “The Miami-Dade Blavatsky Lodge” located in Florida.

==Zambia==

In Zambia, in the 1980s efforts were made to translate some H.P. Blavatsky's works into a local language Bemba. One such was “The Key to Theosophy” but somewhere along the way this work was not continued. So theosophists in Zambia read HPB in English.

Mufulira and Kitwe Lodges have copies of the six Volume of the Secret Doctrine. Senior, serious students keenly study and share with others on excerpt from “The Secret Doctrine”, “Isis Unveiled” and “Practical Occultism”.

=Internet resources=

H.P.Blavatsky's works can be bought read or downloaded on several languages:

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* [http://ru.teopedia.org/pool/Категория:Труды_Блаватской_ЕП Teopedia.org]
* [http://www.theosophist.ru/index_works.shtml Theosophist.ru]
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=See also=

* This article [[:ru:Наследие Е.П.Блаватской в современном мире | in Russian]]

[[Category: Blavatsky Helena Petrovna]]
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==Version P Malakhov, 4feb18==

The great minds of the world are born at all the times. They are destined to become the mediators of the evolutionary powers. Some of them follow their way being unnoticed, others become the hubs of many global changes. Helena Petrovna Blavatsky is one of such great people. Her life and work help to broad our consciousness, understand the world around us in new terms. She worked for the future of every man for the new age, the dawn of which illuminated the progressive minds of 19th century.

==v. ao==
The great minds of the world are born at all times. They are destined to become the mediators of the evolutionary powers. Some of them go their way unnoticed, others become the nodes of many global changes. Helena Petrovna Blavatsky is one such great person. Her life and work have helped to broaden our consciousness, explaining the world around us in new terms. She worked for the future of every man for the new age, the dawn of which illuminated the progressive minds of the nineteenth century.

==v. ao 0.1==

At all times great minds are born. They are destined to become the mediators of the evolutionary powers. Some of them go their way unnoticed, others become the nodes of many global changes. Helena Petrovna Blavatsky is one such great person. Her life and work have helped to broaden our consciousness, explaining the world around us in new terms. She worked for the future of every man, for the new age, the dawn of which illuminated the progressive minds of the nineteenth century.

Universal Brotherhood

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'''Universal Brotherhood''' appeared as the first Object of the [[Theosophical Society]] in 1881, as follows:

<blockquote>First — To form the nucleus of a Universal Brotherhood of Humanity, the obvious philanthropic value of which must be beyond dispute, while the esoteric significance of a union formed on that plan, is conceived by the Founders, for reasons derived from a study of Oriental Philosophy, to be of great importance.<ref>Ransom, J. A Short History of the TS (Adyar, Madras: Theosophical Publishing House, 1989), 155.</ref></blockquote>

In 1896 the Theosophical Society with International Headquarters in Adyar, India, gave the first Object its definitive form which it has today:

<blockquote>1. To form a nucleus of the Universal Brotherhood of Humanity, without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste or colour.</blockquote>

The Theosophical Society with International Headquarters in Pasadena, California, mentions the idea of brotherhood in its third object as follows:

<blockquote>3- To form an active brotherhood among men.</blockquote>

== Universal brotherhood in the Mahatma letters ==

The [[Mahatmas]] in their [[The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|letters]] to [[A. P. Sinnett]] stated on several occasions that the [[Theosophical Society]] was meant to promote the Universal Brotherhood. For example, [[Koot Hoomi|Mahatma K. H.]] said "it has been constantly our wish to spread on the Western Continent among the foremost educated classes 'Branches' of the T.S. as the harbingers of a Universal Brotherhood".<ref>Vicente Hao Chin, Jr., ''The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett in chronological sequence'' No. 44 (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 30.</ref>

Especially at the beginning of his correspondence, [[A. P. Sinnett]] was reluctant about the usefulness of this aim, and advised to remodel the [[Theosophical Society]] on the principle of a college for the special study of occultism, something the [[Mahatmas]] decidedly refused.<ref>Vicente Hao Chin, Jr., ''The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett in chronological sequence'' No. 2 (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 8.</ref> In [[Koot Hoomi|Mahatma K. H.]]'s view:

<blockquote>The term “Universal Brotherhood” is no idle phrase . . . It is the only secure foundation for universal morality. If it be a dream, it is at least a noble one for mankind: and it is the aspiration of the true adept.<ref>Vicente Hao Chin, Jr., ''The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett in chronological sequence'' No. 5 (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 20.</ref></blockquote>

It is important to notice the word "universal" along with "brotherhood". Master K.H. defined it as "an association of 'affinities' of strong magnetic yet dissimilar forces and polarities centred around one dominant idea".<ref>Vicente Hao Chin, Jr., ''The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett in chronological sequence'' No. 10 (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 27.</ref> The aim of the [[Theosophical Society]] is not merely to bring together people of a certain race, creed, caste, etc., but to gather different kinds of people around a central aim, without distinctions.

This attitude is also important as a spiritual practice. In [[Mahatma Letter No. 131#Page 1 transcription, image, and notes|another letter]], the Master writes to Mr. Sinnett:

<blockquote>Beware then, of an uncharitable spirit, for it will rise up like a hungry wolf in your path, and devour the better qualities of your nature that have been springing into life. Broaden instead of narrowing your sympathies; try to identify yourself with your fellows, rather than to contract your circle of affinity.<ref>Vicente Hao Chin, Jr., ''The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett in chronological sequence'' No. 131 (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 435.</ref></blockquote>

==Online resources==
===Articles===
*[http://www.theosophy.ph/encyclo/index.php?title=Brotherhood,_Universal# Universal Brotherhood] at Theosopedia
*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1642# The Universal Brotherhood of Humanity] by Edward Abdill
*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1445# Brotherhood] by John Algeo
*[http://www.blavatsky.net/theosophy/judge/articles/universal-brotherhood-a-fact-in-nature.htm# Universal Brotherhood a Fact in Nature] by William Q. Judge

== Notes ==
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[[Category:Theosophical concepts]]

Theosophical Society (Adyar)

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[[File:Adyar viewed over river.jpg|360px|right|thumb|Adyar Theosophical Society Headquarters]]
The '''Theosophical Society''' based in Adyar, Chennai, India, is an international organization dedicated to the principles of [[Theosophy]]. More information is available on its [http://www.ts-adyar.org/ website].

== History ==
[[File:TS incorporation.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Incorporation, April 3, 1905]]
The [[Theosophical Society]] was [[Founding of the Theosophical Society|formed]] at New York on [[November 17]], 1875 by [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]], [[Henry Steel Olcott]], [[William Quan Judge]], and other founders. On [[April 3]], 1905, it was incorporated at Chennai (Madras). Today the International TS has members in almost 70 countries around the world.

The Society was influential in the founding of many later esoteric movements, a number of which were founded by former TS members. Some notable cases are Dr. Gerard Encausse (Papus), founder of the modern Martinist Order; William W. Westcott, co-founder of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn; Max Heindel, founder of The Rosicrucian Fellowship; Alice Bailey, founder of the Arcane School; [[Rudolf Steiner]], founder of the Anthroposophical Society; the Russian painter [[Nicholas Roerich]] and his wife Helena, founders of the Agni Yoga Society; Guy and Edna Ballard, founders of the "I AM Movement"; among others.

== Three Declared Objects ==

No acceptance of particular beliefs or practices is required to join The Theosophical Society. All in sympathy with its [[Objects of the Theosophical Society|three declared Objects]] are welcomed as members, which are:
 
 
:*To form a nucleus of the Universal Brotherhood of Humanity, without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste or colour.

:*To encourage the study of Comparative Religion, Philosophy and Science.

:*To investigate unexplained laws of Nature and the powers latent in man.
 
These three Objects form the foundation for the work of the Theosophical Society. However, they can be interpreted on many levels. Dr. John Algeo, former president of the TS in America, wrote: “The Objects of the Theosophical Society, like all great statements, can be understood in more than one way.” For additional information, see [[Objects of the Theosophical Society]] and [[Universal Brotherhood]].

== Freedom of Thought ==

Any person in sympathy with the three Objects can join the Theosophical Society. The Society maintains the right of individual freedom of thought for every member, and nobody is asked to give up the teachings of their own faith, if they have any. To ensure this right, the General Council of The Theosophical Society passed the following resolution in 1924:

<blockquote>As the Theosophical Society has spread far and wide over the world, and as members of all religions have become members of it without surrendering the special dogmas, teachings and beliefs of their respective faiths, it is thought desirable to emphasize the fact that there is no doctrine, no opinion, by whomsoever taught or held, that is in any way binding on any member of the Society, none which any member is not free to accept or reject. Approval of its three Objects is the sole condition of membership. No teacher, or writer, from H.P. Blavatsky onwards, has any authority to impose his or her teachings or opinions on members. Every member has an equal right to follow any school of thought, but has no right to force the choice on any other. Neither a candidate for any office nor any voter can be rendered ineligible to stand or to vote, because of any opinion held, or because of membership in any school of thought. Opinions or beliefs neither bestow privileges nor inflict penalties. The Members of the General Council earnestly request every member of the Theosophical Society to maintain, defend and act upon these fundamental principles of the Society, and also fearlessly to exercise the right of liberty of thought and of expression thereof, within the limits of courtesy and consideration for others.</blockquote>

== Freedom of the Society ==

As every individual member of the Society is free to hold his (or her) own views and beliefs, and to follow their own practices, no one can impose their particular views or aims on the Society, which has its own declared Objects. To ensure this freedom of the organization, the General Council of The Theosophical Society passed the following resolution in 1949:

<blockquote>The Theosophical Society, while cooperating with all other bodies whose aims and activities make such cooperation possible, is and must remain an organisation entirely independent of them, not committed to any objects save its own, and intent on developing its own work on the broadest and most inclusive lines, so as to move towards its own goal as indicated in and by the pursuit of those objects and that Divine Wisdom which in the abstract is implicit in the title, The Theosophical Society. Since Universal Brotherhood and the Wisdom are undefined and unlimited, and since there is complete freedom for each and every member of the Society in thought and action, the Society seeks ever to maintain its own distinctive and unique character by remaining free of affiliation or identification with any other organisation.</blockquote>

== Organization and leadership ==

The TS is governed by the General Council that meets annually at the [[Adyar (campus)|headquarters]]. Officers include a president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary. The General Council includes the General Secretary of each national section, plus some at-large and emeritus members.

These are the presidents since the 1875 [[Founding of the Theosophical Society|founding]] of the Society:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Term of Office
! President
|-
| 1875–1906
| [[Henry Steel Olcott]]
|-
| 1907–1933
| [[Annie Besant]]
|-
| 1933-45
| [[George S. Arundale]]
|-
| 1945-1953
| [[Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa]]
|-
| 1953–1973
| [[Nilakanta Sri Ram]]
|-
| 1973-1979
| [[John B. S. Coats]]
|-
| 1980–2013
| [[Radha Burnier]]
|-
| 2014- present
| [[Tim Boyd]]
|}

== Headquarters ==

== Activities and programs ==

=== Annual convention ===

Each year in December, the Society holds its annual convention. The [[General Council]] meets, and members from around the world gather to hear excellent lecturers.

=== School of the Wisdom ===

=== Holidays and other celebrations ===

=== Walking the campus ===

The grounds are open twice daily for residents of Chennai who register as "walkers." In this way, members of the general public can enjoy the beauty and serenity of the campus.

== Publications ==

The Theosophical Society publishes books, periodicals, pamphlets, and reports through its publishing arm, [[Theosophical Publishing House (Adyar)|Theosophical Publishing House]], and the [[Vasanta Press]]. The official journal of the organization is '''[[The Theosophist (periodical)|''The Theosophist'']]'''.

Each year the Society produces an '''[[General Reports of the Theosophical Society|General Report of the Theosophical Society]]''' that provides a statement by the President, financial statements, reports from each of the national sections, and other information. A copy is sent to the General Secretary of each national section and to other members of the [[General Council]], but this publication is not sold to the general public.

== Affiliated organizations ==
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The great energy and wide-ranging interests of Theosophists has led to the creation of numerous organizations.

=== Directly affiliated ===

These organizations were founded by TS members, and are part of the fabric of the Theosophical Society as a whole. Most are separate legal entities such as not-for-profit corporations, and as such are subject to local or national regulation. Governance may be in the form of boards or committees; officers, staff members, and other participants are predominantly members of the Society.

* National sections of the Society
* Regional federations of sections
* Retreat centers and camps
* Lodges or branches affiliated directly rather than through national sections
* Publishing houses
* Groups supporting services offered at the Adyar headquarters:
** Baby Welcome
** Dispensary
**
* [[Esoteric Section|Esoteric School (Esoteric Section)]]
* [[Order of the Brothers of Service]]
* [[Theosophical Order of Service]]
* Theosophical Book Association for the Blind
* Theosophical Book Gift Institute
*
*

=== Indirectly affiliated ===

These organizations came into being through the efforts of TS members, but have missions, membership, and organizational structures that are completely separate from the Society.

* [[Society for the Promotion of National Education]]
* [[Young Men's Indian Association]]
* [[Order of the Star in the East]]
* [[Liberal Catholic Church]]
* Beauty Without Cruelty
* [[Bhārata Samāj]]
*

==Online resources==
===Articles and pamphlets===
*[http://www.katinkahesselink.net/his/rules.htm# Rules and Regulations of the Theosophical Society (1905)] at Katinkahesselink.net
*[http://www.ts-adyar.org/content/early-history# Early History of the Theosophical Society] by International Headquarters of the TS (Adyar)
*[http://www.theosophical.org/files/resources/articles/AwakeningInnerSelfAbdill.pdf# Awakening the Inner Self] by Ed Abdill
*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1633# Lift High the Torch] by John Algeo
*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1284# On Being Eclectic] by John Algeo
*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1473# Theosophy's Most Holy and Important Mission] by John Algeo
*[http://www.austheos.org.au/tsia-article-unique-spiritual-heritage.html# A Unique Spiritual Heritage] by Mary Anderson
*[http://www.theosophical.ca/adyar_pamphlets/AdyarPamphlet_No151.pdf# The Future of the Theosophical Society] by Annie Besant
*[http://www.theosophical.ca/adyar_pamphlets/AdyarPamphlet_No43.pdf# The Inner Purpose of the Theosophical Society] by Annie Besant
*[http://theosophy.katinkahesselink.net/radha-burnier/faq.htm# Answers to some questions about membership of the TS] by Radha Burnier
*[http://www.ts-adyar.org/sites/default/files/pdf/Theosophist/Theosophist%201988/The%20Essential%20Work%20of%20the%20TS.pdf# The Essential Work of the Theosophical Society] by Radha Burnier
*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1363# Strength or Weakness?] by Radha Burnier
*[http://www.katinkahesselink.net/other/Burnier-aim-theosophy.html# What is our Aim?] by Radha Burnier
*[http://www.theosophical.org/files/resources/articles/NeutralityoftheTS.pdf# The Neutrality of the Theosophical Society] by Sidney Cook
*[http://www.katinkahesselink.net/his/chronol.htm# Theosophical Chronology] Compiled by Katinka Hesselink
*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1322# When You Are One with Every Heart That Beats] by Pedro and Linda Oliveira
*[http://www.theosophical.org/files/resources/articles/RealWorkTS.pdf# The Real Work of the Theosophical Society] by N. Sri Ram

===Audio===
*[http://www.theosophicalinstitute.org/medialibrary/viewtitle.php?titleid=CC0BD2C6-C73B-4112-8A0F-E003C3AC7F6D# A Historical Look at the Theosophical Movement] by John Cooper

===Video===
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piiSJus4-S8 Mainstreaming Theosophy] by Vicente Hao Chin
*[http://www.theosophicalinstitute.org/medialibrary/viewtitle.php?titleid=6C8B1CBC-5802-4533-B3F3-29100F811D4B# Seven Presidents, Seven Eras: The Changing Face of Theosophy (6 Parts)] by Robert Ellwood and Joy Mills
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYk7f0zAvuM The Dawning of the Theosophical Age] by Michael Gomes
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5KDCzXNS6w Manifest Destiny: Theosophical History as Spiritual Narrative] by Michael Gomes
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6Hz8TmvsPo Adyar: Home of the Theosophical Society Documentary] by Steve Schweizer
*[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG1SpKaIIjNqk39aC1A6hjA YouTube channel] of lectures given at Adyar

== Additional resources ==
*[http://www.theosophical.org/files/resources/library/Bibliography/TheosophicalSociety.pdf# Bibliography on The Theosophical Society] at the [[Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library]]

*[http://www.theosophical.org/files/resources/library/Bibliography/TheosophicalHistory.pdf# Bibliography on Theosophical History] at the Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library

== Notes ==
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Vasanṭā Press

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[[File:A K Sitarama Shastri.jpg|Right|210px|thumb|A. K. S. Shastri, shown in ''The Theosophist'' of October 1929.]]
The '''Vasanţā Press''' was established at the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society in Adyar]] in 1909. It prints various publications produced by the [[Theosophical Publishing House (Adyar)]], the [[Adyar Library and Research Centre]], and allied organizations. The first prize for excellence in printing was awarded to it in 1987 by the All India Printers' Conference.<ref>[http://www.ts-adyar.org/content/theosophical-publishing-house# The Theosophical Publishing House web page]</ref>

== History ==

[[Annie Besant]] established the press in 1909 as a private enterprise using equipment imported from England. A. K. Sitarama Sastri was the first manager.<ref>C. Jinarājadāsa, ''The Golden Book of the Theosophical Society: 1875-1925'' (Adyar, Madras, India: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 233.</ref> [[Clara Codd]] described him as "a dear, old Indian member" who had known [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky|Madame Blavatsky]]. "Type was set up under his direction by little boys of twelve, who did not know a word of the language they were printing."<ref>Clara Codd, ''So Rich a Life'' (Pretoria: Institute for Theosophical Publicity, 1956), 120.</ref>

When Mrs. Besant died in 1933 the press and its building became the property of the Theosophical Society. "In 1968 the foundation stone for a new building was laid and this was completed in 1970 and in that year the Press moved into its present quarters."<ref>"Vasanta Press" in [http://www.theosophy.ph/encyclo/index.php?title=Vasanta_Press# Theosopedia].</ref> A new printing press was purchased from Germany and was installed in 1975. On June 6, a puja ceremony was held to dedicate the equipment, and a photograph of the occasion was labeled, "A happy gathering at the entrance of the Press to receive the President [John B. S. Coats]. K. R. is enjoying a joke made by the local representative of Heidelburg, Mr. Pradhan and on the the right is Mr. DeSilva who came from Bombay to install the machine."

 
<center><gallery>
File:Typesetting at Vasanta Press.jpg|<center>Typesetting at Vasanta Press, 1950s</center>
File:Vasanta Press - new printing press 1975.jpg|<center>New printing press, 1975</center>
File:Vasanta Press - new printing press 1975 - reverse.jpg|<center>Notes about 1975 event</center>
File:Puja -dedicating new press.jpg|<center>Puja ceremony, dedicating new press, 1975</center>
</gallery></center>

== Publications of the Press ==
From the beginning, Vasanta Press has served as the principal printing facility for the [[Theosophical Publishing House (Adyar)|Theosophical Publishing House in Adyar]], and for the everyday needs of the Society, printing everything from books and periodicals to leaflets and lecture flyers. It also printed the publications of the [[Society for the Promotion of National Education]] and other ancillary groups.

Here is an example of a folded bookmark from the early history of the press. It features [[Annie Besant]], President of the Society, on the front, a bit of advertising on the back, and a centerfold calendar in an unusual format. The bookmark was sold at a price of one anna.
 
<center><gallery>
File:Vasanta Press Bookmark Front.jpg|<center>Bookmark front</center>
File:Vasanta Press Bookmark Calendar.jpg|<center>Bookmark center</center>
File:Vasanta Press Bookmark Back.jpg|<center>Bookmark back</center>
</gallery></center>

==Online resources==
*[http://www.theosophy.ph/encyclo/index.php?title=Vasanta_Press# Vasanta Press] at Theosopedia
*[http://books.google.com/books?id=5aFVAAAAYAAJ&pg=PR39&lpg=PR39&dq=theosophy+%22Vasanta+Press%22&source=bl&ots=n-T-NfpZaF&sig=Z63sDs_uJ0hdOu5gN5PbDaPrBW8&hl=en&sa=X&ei=BfHJUIGKHYSzqQHr7oGgDw&ved=0CFQQ6AEwBw#v=onepage&q=theosophy%20%22Vasanta%20Press%22&f=false# The Vasanta Press] by Annie Besant, Supplement to ''The Theosophist'', vol 29, June 1908.

== Notes ==
<references/>
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Fritz Kunz

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[[File:Fritz Kunz 2.jpg|220px|right|thumb|Fritz Kunz]]
[[File:Kunz children.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Fritz Kunz, left, with older siblings. Image from TSA Archives.]]
'''Fritz L. Kunz''' (1888-1972) was an American lecturer, educator, editor, and writer associated with the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society based in Adyar, India]]. He was married to [[Dora van Gelder Kunz]], who served as President of the [[Theosophical Society in America]].

== Early years ==
Frederick L. Kunz was born on [[May 16]], 1888 in Freeport, Illinois. He was the twelfth and last child of Frederick John Kunz and Susan R. Knecht Kunz, who were naturalized citizens of German birth. He was usually known as Fritz. Not all of the children survived until adulthood, and the ones shown in the photograph at right are those with whom he spent the most time. From right to left, in descending age, are Alma, Minna, Bill, Litta, Sue, and Fritz.

Both parents and several older siblings became members of the Theosophical Society soon after attending the [[World's Parliament of Religions (1893)|World's Parliament of Religions in 1893]] in Chicago, and were active in the Freeport Lodge. Fritz was only five years old in the year of the Parliament, and was not allowed to attend, but he was soon engaged in the service of Theosophy by helping with the office work of the lodge. He became a member in 1902. TS lecturers visited the Kunz family in Freeport, and Fritz became acquainted with [[Charles Webster Leadbeater|Charles W. Leadbeater]].

==Travels with Charles Leadbeater ==
In 1903 Fritz visited Leadbeater in California, and in 1904 traveled with him on the East coast. In 1905-1906 they went to Hawaii, Samoa, Australia, India, Burma, Ceylon, and Egypt on an extended lecture tour, and home by way of Italy, France, and London. Fritz and a young Englishman, [[Basil Hodgson-Smith]], worked as secretaries to assist Leadbeater with correspondence.

== Education ==

Upon returning from his year of travels, Fritz resumed his secondary education at Freeport High School, receiving his diploma in June, 1908.

From 1908 to 1912, Kunz attended the University of Wisconsin and received a B.A. in English literature. Several family members were in Madison during that period. During his early years young Fritz was very active in tennis, swimming, bicycling, canoeing, camping, hiking, and basketball; and enjoyed Big Ten football games. He attended concerts and had an active social life, but did not join any campus organizations.

In his later years, his professional writing used the byline Dr. Frederick L. Kunz. In the 1930s, he began to sign articles as "Fritz Kunz, M.A.," so it is likely that he earned a master's degree, but the doctorate may have been honorary.
[[File:Kunz in Krotona.jpg|240px|left|thumb|Fritz Kunz at Krotona]]

== Work at Old Krotona ==
Kunz became one of the first residents at Krotona Institute in Hollywood, California, where he assisted [[A. P. Warrington]] for one year with office work and editing periodicals. He enjoyed the work and the adventure of establishing a new institution, but had to leave after a year because he could not afford to work unpaid.
 
 
 
 
 
== Principal at Ananda College ==
Late in 1913, Leadbeater sent a telegram offering Kunz a position as principal of [[Ananda College]], a Buddhist school founded by Henry S. Olcott in Colombo, Ceylon. During his tenure, from 1914 to 1917, he instituted many improvements at the school, raised funds, and supervised several construction projects. His sisters Alma and Minna and brother-in-law Hervey Gulick joined the school faculty for a time. At Kunz's request, his brother-in-law Hervey Gulick brought an ''Encyclopedia Britannica'' with him from America. It was a treasured resource that only the upper classmen were allowed to use under heavy supervision.<ref>Telephone interview of Sumith Matugama by Janet Kerschner on March 12, 2012. Mr. Matugama, a member of the Milwaukee Lodge of TSA, related stories of his family.</ref>

In Ceylon, as later in India, Kunz supported social and educational reforms with his work in the Ceylon Service League and other organizations. He assisted Sir Pannambalam Arunachalam in writing the famous address "Our Political Needs," that initiated Ceylon's independence movement. Mr. Kunz became increasingly active in attempting to improve conditions of the lowest level of society. His social activism caught the attention of the British, who called him "stumpy," and "that short little Buddhist American." As the political environment became more volatile, the British suspended the constitution and instituted martial law. One day when a large commotion took place in front of the school, Kunz sent one of the staff out to see what was happening, and Mr. Menon was shot and killed by the British.

When a friend notified him that his arrest by the British authorities was imminent, Kunz fled to India.<ref>Telephone interview of Sumith Matugama by Janet Kerschner on March 12, 2012. Mr. Matugama, a member of the Milwaukee Lodge of TSA, related stories of his family.</ref><ref>Kunz letter confirms some of this. NEED DETAILS FROM ARCHIVES. </ref>

== Work at Adyar ==
When he arrived at Adyar, [[Annie Besant]] put him to work on many projects. He assisted with the editing of [[The Theosophist (periodical)|''The Theosophist'']], wrote articles, lectured, and performed any other task needed. He was heavily involved with the [[Society for the Promotion of National Education]] during the years when it was forming. In 1918 he wrote the ''Manual for Marking'', a guide for school staff in how to track student performance and maintain school records. He served a role in the management of the National Elementary School, when it was founded in Kilpauk, Madras City, Madras in July 1918.

In 1921, [[B. P. Wadia]] resigned from the management of the enterprise and Kunz was appointed to succeed him.<ref>"The Theosophical Publishing House," ''The Messenger'' 8.10 (March 1921), 632.</ref>

== Life at The Manor ==

[[File:Fritz Kunz flyer.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Publicity flyer. Image from TSA Archives.]]
== Lecturing in the United States ==
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
== Marriage and family life==
[[File:Kunz family in Rye.jpg|260px|thumb|right|Kunz family in Rye, New York. Image from TSA Archives.]]

Family life centered on the parents' activities in the Theosophical Society. Their plan for 1931 is a perfect example:
<blockquote>
On March 1, Fritz Kunz and Dora van Gelder Kunz and John Kunz leave New York for Seattle by motor car, traveling by way of Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Richmond, Asheville, Atlanta, and Biloxi, at most of which stops public lecturing or other work will be done. Fritz Kunz will then travel by car to New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Dallas to Oklahoma City, where he will give a sustained course of lectures... for six weeks. During this stay in Oklahoma City he will also be available or work in cities within a night's journey by rail. Invitations may be addressed to Mr. Kunz, c/o Mrs. Josephine Barry, 2210 West Beach, Biloxi, Mississippi.

During the first ten days in June the Kunzes will assist at the Cimarroncita Camp, near Raton and Taos, New Mexico. After this regional camp, in which Mr. and Mrs. [[Geoffrey Hodson]] will be principals, the Kunzes proceed to Orcas island, to prepare for and assist in the [[Indralaya|Orcas island T. S. Camp]], which occurs the last two weeks in July. The Hodsons will also attend and assist in this Camp, also Captain and Mrs. E. M. Sellon of New York. The Kunzes will return to New York after autumn work in the northwest.<ref>"The Kunzes on the March," ''The Theosophical Messenger'' 19.3 (March 1931), 338.</ref>
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== Indralaya and Pumpkin Hollow ==
 
 
 
 
== Teaching at universities ==
 
 
 
 
== Activities with New York TS ==

From the early 1930s when they moved to New York, the Kunzes were active in the New York Theosophical Society and various federations. In 1933, Fritz served as president of the New York Federation (later the Northeast Federation).<ref>''The American Theosophist'' 21.9 (September, 1933), 204.</ref>

== FIE and ''Main Currents in Modern Thought'' ==

== Later years ==
Fritz Kunz died on [[February 13]], 1972 in New York, survived by his wife [[Dora van Gelder Kunz|Dora]], who later went on to become President of the [[Theosophical Society in America]]. Their son John was also very active in the Society.

== Honors and memorials ==

In 2012, the '''Fritz Kunz Challenge Cup''' or '''Fritz Kunz Memorial Challenge Trophy''' was established as an annual award for citizenship at [[Ananda College]]:
<blockquote>
'''Fritz Kunz Challenge Cup-.''' Mr. D. N. W. de Silva, M.B.E., J.P., an Old Boy of the Kunz regime, has just created a new award, the Fritz Kunz Challenge Cup, to be annually awarded to Ananda's Best Young Citizen. It was a happy inspiration that prompted Mr. De Silva to choose this way of honouring Principal Kunz, who never tired of instilling into the minds of his pupils at Ananda the loftiest ideas and ideals of good citizenship.<ref>''Anandaya'' (September, 2012), 2. Available at [http://www.anandacollege.net/document/12092003OBA%20Newsletter%202012%20(3).pdf Ananda College website.]</ref>
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== Books and pamphlets ==

When the [[Society for the Promotion of National Education]] was becoming active in 1918, Kunz wrote its '''''Manual for Marking''''', a guide to evaluating student performance.

In 1937, Kunz saw the publication of his first book. '''''The Men Beyond Mankind: A Study of the Next Step in Personal and Social Emotion''''' (New York: David Mackay, 1937) discusses the evolutionary process that led to humankind, the nature of human consciousness, and the types of beings that will succeed humans. It is available in digital form on a [http://hpb.narod.ru/MenBeyondMankindFK.htm Russian web page.]

Another book, '''''Integrative Principles of Modern Thought''''' was to be published by Gordon and Breach in 1970.<ref>Letter..... January 1969. Kunz Family Collection 25.01. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref> Kunz died before publication took place, and the work was published in 1972 by Kunz' longtime associate Henry Margenau.

In addition, he wrote several pamphlets, including:
* [http://resources.theosophical.org/pdf/Authors/Kunz/Kunz_Sex_Concepts_in_the_New_Age.pdf '''''Sex Concepts for the New Age''''']. Chicago: The Theosophical Press, 1926. A lecture given on September 26, 1926 in Hollywood, California.

== Articles ==
Mr. Kunz was a prolific writer of articles for Theosophical periodicals. The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists articles published under the name [http://www.austheos.org.au/cgi-bin/ui-csvsearch.pl?search=Fritz+Kunz&method=exact&header=field4 Fritz Kunz] and under the initials [http://www.austheos.org.au/cgi-bin/ui-csvsearch.pl?search=FLK&header=field4 FLK]. Kunz also used pseudonyms during the years 1914-1917 including L. E. Girard, E. L. Girard, S. E. Girard, and Fabius Cunctator, and probably wrote many articles anonymously when he was working for Annie Besant at Adyar.

He also contributed many articles to popular magazines and academic journals.

* "Theosophy" in Dagobart D. Runes ''Dictionary of Philosophy''. New York: Philosophical Library, 1942. Available at [http://www.ditext.com/runes/t.html Dictionary of Philosophy].

== Recorded lectures ==
Some lectures are available on compact disc for loan from the [[Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library]] and for purchase from the [http://www.questbooks.net/authors.cfm?letter=k Theosophical Publishing House]:

* "Akasha". 1970.
* "Science, Education, and Spiritual Development". 1970.
* "Reminiscences of Annie Besant and C.W. Leadbeater". 1967.

Many additional lectures and informal talks were recorded on magnetic tape reels that are in the Archives Department of the Theosophical Society in America.

== Correspondence, pseudonyms, and handwriting ==
[[File:Fritz Kunz signature 1915.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Signature in 1915. From TSA Archives]]

Fritz Kunz engaged in an extensive correspondence throughout his life. He was a proficient typist from his early teens when he was a secretary to C. W. Leadbeater, and tended to type his letters when a machine was available.

In writing to his sisters and friends, he was high-spirited and playful, often using nicknames and pseudonyms. To correspondents, he usually signed as FLK or FK, but sometimes as Lent <nowiki>[</nowiki>significance unknown<nowiki>]</nowiki>. He addressed Alma Kunz as A, Litta Kunz as Lid or Boans, Minna Kunz as Schmidt, and Leadbeater as Uncle. He used pseudonyms in some of his writing for Theosophical periodicals, including L. E. Girard, E. L. Girard, S. E. Girard, and Fabius Cunctator during the years 1914-1917.

== Additional resources ==
*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1458# In Profound Gratitude] by Edward Abdill
* "Theosophists Who Changed My Life". Audiorecording, 1996. Available from the [[Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library]]. Four theosophists remember others who influenced their lives, including a remembrance of Fritz Kunz by his son, John Kunz.

== Notes ==
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Fritz Kunz

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[[File:Kunz children.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Fritz Kunz, left, with older siblings. Image from TSA Archives.]]
'''Fritz L. Kunz''' (1888-1971) was an American lecturer, educator, editor, and writer associated with the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society based in Adyar, India]]. He was married to [[Dora van Gelder Kunz]], who served as President of the [[Theosophical Society in America]].

== Early years ==
Frederick L. Kunz was born on [[May 16]], 1888 in Freeport, Illinois. He was the twelfth and last child of Frederick John Kunz and Susan R. Knecht Kunz, who were naturalized citizens of German birth. He was usually known as Fritz. Not all of the children survived until adulthood, and the ones shown in the photograph at right are those with whom he spent the most time. From right to left, in descending age, are Alma, Minna, Bill, Litta, Sue, and Fritz.

Both parents and several older siblings became members of the Theosophical Society soon after attending the [[World's Parliament of Religions (1893)|World's Parliament of Religions in 1893]] in Chicago, and were active in the Freeport Lodge. Fritz was only five years old in the year of the Parliament, and was not allowed to attend, but he was soon engaged in the service of Theosophy by helping with the office work of the lodge. He became a member in 1902. TS lecturers visited the Kunz family in Freeport, and Fritz became acquainted with [[Charles Webster Leadbeater|Charles W. Leadbeater]].

==Travels with Charles Leadbeater ==
In 1903 Fritz visited Leadbeater in California, and in 1904 traveled with him on the East coast. In 1905-1906 they went to Hawaii, Samoa, Australia, India, Burma, Ceylon, and Egypt on an extended lecture tour, and home by way of Italy, France, and London. Fritz and a young Englishman, [[Basil Hodgson-Smith]], worked as secretaries to assist Leadbeater with correspondence.

== Education ==

Upon returning from his year of travels, Fritz resumed his secondary education at Freeport High School, receiving his diploma in June, 1908.

From 1908 to 1912, Kunz attended the University of Wisconsin and received a B.A. in English literature. Several family members were in Madison during that period. During his early years young Fritz was very active in tennis, swimming, bicycling, canoeing, camping, hiking, and basketball; and enjoyed Big Ten football games. He attended concerts and had an active social life, but did not join any campus organizations.

In his later years, his professional writing used the byline Dr. Frederick L. Kunz. In the 1930s, he began to sign articles as "Fritz Kunz, M.A.," so it is likely that he earned a master's degree, but the doctorate may have been honorary.
[[File:Kunz in Krotona.jpg|240px|left|thumb|Fritz Kunz at Krotona]]

== Work at Old Krotona ==
Kunz became one of the first residents at Krotona Institute in Hollywood, California, where he assisted [[A. P. Warrington]] for one year with office work and editing periodicals. He enjoyed the work and the adventure of establishing a new institution, but had to leave after a year because he could not afford to work unpaid.
 
 
 
 
 
== Principal at Ananda College ==
Late in 1913, Leadbeater sent a telegram offering Kunz a position as principal of [[Ananda College]], a Buddhist school founded by Henry S. Olcott in Colombo, Ceylon. During his tenure, from 1914 to 1917, he instituted many improvements at the school, raised funds, and supervised several construction projects. His sisters Alma and Minna and brother-in-law Hervey Gulick joined the school faculty for a time. At Kunz's request, his brother-in-law Hervey Gulick brought an ''Encyclopedia Britannica'' with him from America. It was a treasured resource that only the upper classmen were allowed to use under heavy supervision.<ref>Telephone interview of Sumith Matugama by Janet Kerschner on March 12, 2012. Mr. Matugama, a member of the Milwaukee Lodge of TSA, related stories of his family.</ref>

In Ceylon, as later in India, Kunz supported social and educational reforms with his work in the Ceylon Service League and other organizations. He assisted Sir Pannambalam Arunachalam in writing the famous address "Our Political Needs," that initiated Ceylon's independence movement. Mr. Kunz became increasingly active in attempting to improve conditions of the lowest level of society. His social activism caught the attention of the British, who called him "stumpy," and "that short little Buddhist American." As the political environment became more volatile, the British suspended the constitution and instituted martial law. One day when a large commotion took place in front of the school, Kunz sent one of the staff out to see what was happening, and Mr. Menon was shot and killed by the British.

When a friend notified him that his arrest by the British authorities was imminent, Kunz fled to India.<ref>Telephone interview of Sumith Matugama by Janet Kerschner on March 12, 2012. Mr. Matugama, a member of the Milwaukee Lodge of TSA, related stories of his family.</ref><ref>Kunz letter confirms some of this. NEED DETAILS FROM ARCHIVES. </ref>

== Work at Adyar ==
When he arrived at Adyar, [[Annie Besant]] put him to work on many projects. He assisted with the editing of [[The Theosophist (periodical)|''The Theosophist'']], wrote articles, lectured, and performed any other task needed. He was heavily involved with the [[Society for the Promotion of National Education]] during the years when it was forming. In 1918 he wrote the ''Manual for Marking'', a guide for school staff in how to track student performance and maintain school records. He served a role in the management of the National Elementary School, when it was founded in Kilpauk, Madras City, Madras in July 1918.

In 1921, [[B. P. Wadia]] resigned from the management of the enterprise and Kunz was appointed to succeed him.<ref>"The Theosophical Publishing House," ''The Messenger'' 8.10 (March 1921), 632.</ref>

== Life at The Manor ==

[[File:Fritz Kunz flyer.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Publicity flyer. Image from TSA Archives.]]
== Lecturing in the United States ==
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
== Marriage and family life==
[[File:Kunz family in Rye.jpg|260px|thumb|right|Kunz family in Rye, New York. Image from TSA Archives.]]

Family life centered on the parents' activities in the Theosophical Society. Their plan for 1931 is a perfect example:
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On March 1, Fritz Kunz and Dora van Gelder Kunz and John Kunz leave New York for Seattle by motor car, traveling by way of Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Richmond, Asheville, Atlanta, and Biloxi, at most of which stops public lecturing or other work will be done. Fritz Kunz will then travel by car to New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Dallas to Oklahoma City, where he will give a sustained course of lectures... for six weeks. During this stay in Oklahoma City he will also be available or work in cities within a night's journey by rail. Invitations may be addressed to Mr. Kunz, c/o Mrs. Josephine Barry, 2210 West Beach, Biloxi, Mississippi.

During the first ten days in June the Kunzes will assist at the Cimarroncita Camp, near Raton and Taos, New Mexico. After this regional camp, in which Mr. and Mrs. [[Geoffrey Hodson]] will be principals, the Kunzes proceed to Orcas island, to prepare for and assist in the [[Indralaya|Orcas island T. S. Camp]], which occurs the last two weeks in July. The Hodsons will also attend and assist in this Camp, also Captain and Mrs. E. M. Sellon of New York. The Kunzes will return to New York after autumn work in the northwest.<ref>"The Kunzes on the March," ''The Theosophical Messenger'' 19.3 (March 1931), 338.</ref>
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== Indralaya and Pumpkin Hollow ==
 
 
 
 
== Teaching at universities ==
 
 
 
 
== Activities with New York TS ==

From the early 1930s when they moved to New York, the Kunzes were active in the New York Theosophical Society and various federations. In 1933, Fritz served as president of the New York Federation (later the Northeast Federation).<ref>''The American Theosophist'' 21.9 (September, 1933), 204.</ref>

== FIE and ''Main Currents in Modern Thought'' ==

== Later years ==
Fritz Kunz died on [[February 13]], 1972 in New York, survived by his wife [[Dora van Gelder Kunz|Dora]], who later went on to become President of the [[Theosophical Society in America]]. Their son John was also very active in the Society.

== Honors and memorials ==

In 2012, the '''Fritz Kunz Challenge Cup''' or '''Fritz Kunz Memorial Challenge Trophy''' was established as an annual award for citizenship at [[Ananda College]]:
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'''Fritz Kunz Challenge Cup-.''' Mr. D. N. W. de Silva, M.B.E., J.P., an Old Boy of the Kunz regime, has just created a new award, the Fritz Kunz Challenge Cup, to be annually awarded to Ananda's Best Young Citizen. It was a happy inspiration that prompted Mr. De Silva to choose this way of honouring Principal Kunz, who never tired of instilling into the minds of his pupils at Ananda the loftiest ideas and ideals of good citizenship.<ref>''Anandaya'' (September, 2012), 2. Available at [http://www.anandacollege.net/document/12092003OBA%20Newsletter%202012%20(3).pdf Ananda College website.]</ref>
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== Books and pamphlets ==

When the [[Society for the Promotion of National Education]] was becoming active in 1918, Kunz wrote its '''''Manual for Marking''''', a guide to evaluating student performance.

In 1937, Kunz saw the publication of his first book. '''''The Men Beyond Mankind: A Study of the Next Step in Personal and Social Emotion''''' (New York: David Mackay, 1937) discusses the evolutionary process that led to humankind, the nature of human consciousness, and the types of beings that will succeed humans. It is available in digital form on a [http://hpb.narod.ru/MenBeyondMankindFK.htm Russian web page.]

Another book, '''''Integrative Principles of Modern Thought''''' was to be published by Gordon and Breach in 1970.<ref>Letter..... January 1969. Kunz Family Collection 25.01. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref> Kunz died before publication took place, and the work was published in 1972 by Kunz' longtime associate Henry Margenau.

In addition, he wrote several pamphlets, including:
* [http://resources.theosophical.org/pdf/Authors/Kunz/Kunz_Sex_Concepts_in_the_New_Age.pdf '''''Sex Concepts for the New Age''''']. Chicago: The Theosophical Press, 1926. A lecture given on September 26, 1926 in Hollywood, California.

== Articles ==
Mr. Kunz was a prolific writer of articles for Theosophical periodicals. The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists articles published under the name [http://www.austheos.org.au/cgi-bin/ui-csvsearch.pl?search=Fritz+Kunz&method=exact&header=field4 Fritz Kunz] and under the initials [http://www.austheos.org.au/cgi-bin/ui-csvsearch.pl?search=FLK&header=field4 FLK]. Kunz also used pseudonyms during the years 1914-1917 including L. E. Girard, E. L. Girard, S. E. Girard, and Fabius Cunctator, and probably wrote many articles anonymously when he was working for Annie Besant at Adyar.

He also contributed many articles to popular magazines and academic journals.

* "Theosophy" in Dagobart D. Runes ''Dictionary of Philosophy''. New York: Philosophical Library, 1942. Available at [http://www.ditext.com/runes/t.html Dictionary of Philosophy].

== Recorded lectures ==
Some lectures are available on compact disc for loan from the [[Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library]] and for purchase from the [http://www.questbooks.net/authors.cfm?letter=k Theosophical Publishing House]:

* "Akasha". 1970.
* "Science, Education, and Spiritual Development". 1970.
* "Reminiscences of Annie Besant and C.W. Leadbeater". 1967.

Many additional lectures and informal talks were recorded on magnetic tape reels that are in the Archives Department of the Theosophical Society in America.

== Correspondence, pseudonyms, and handwriting ==
[[File:Fritz Kunz signature 1915.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Signature in 1915. From TSA Archives]]

Fritz Kunz engaged in an extensive correspondence throughout his life. He was a proficient typist from his early teens when he was a secretary to C. W. Leadbeater, and tended to type his letters when a machine was available.

In writing to his sisters and friends, he was high-spirited and playful, often using nicknames and pseudonyms. To correspondents, he usually signed as FLK or FK, but sometimes as Lent <nowiki>[</nowiki>significance unknown<nowiki>]</nowiki>. He addressed Alma Kunz as A, Litta Kunz as Lid or Boans, Minna Kunz as Schmidt, and Leadbeater as Uncle. He used pseudonyms in some of his writing for Theosophical periodicals, including L. E. Girard, E. L. Girard, S. E. Girard, and Fabius Cunctator during the years 1914-1917.

== Additional resources ==
*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1458# In Profound Gratitude] by Edward Abdill
* "Theosophists Who Changed My Life". Audiorecording, 1996. Available from the [[Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library]]. Four theosophists remember others who influenced their lives, including a remembrance of Fritz Kunz by his son, John Kunz.

== Notes ==
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G. R. S. Mead

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'''George Robert Stowe Mead''' was an English Theosophist who worked with [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]].

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George Robert Stowe Mead, for many years General Secretary of the European Section, was born in 1863. His father was Col. Robert Mead, late deputy Commissioner Her Majesty's Ordnance. He was educated at King's School, Rochester, and won honors at St. John's College and at Cambridge. After three years of teaching, he entered Oxford as an undergraduate, determined upon a fellowship in philosophy. After five months hard study, he went to Clermont Ferrand, in France, where he attended lectures for six months. Previous to leaving England he had met [[Bertram Keightley]] and [[Mohini Mohun Chatterji]], and had come in touch with [[Theosophy]]. In 1887, he met [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky|H. P. B.]] for the first time at Norwood, and two years later, he gave up teaching at university that he might devote his life and energies entirely to the work of the [[Theosophical Society]]. He is well known to all the members through his articles in the [[The Theosophical Review (periodical)|''Theosophical Review'']], of which he is coeditor with [[Annie Besant|Mrs. Besant]], and his books, ''Orpheus'', ''Plotinus'', ''Simon Magus'', ''Pistis Sophia'', ''The World Mystery'', and last (but decidedly not least) ''Fragments of a Faith Forgotten'', which has just come from the press. The pressure of his literary work becoming great, Mr. Mead resigned from the office of General Secretary two or more years ago.<ref>"Some of Our Friends",''The Theosophic Messenger'' 2.2 (November 1900), 28.</ref>
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In August, 1890, he became a member of [[H. P. Blavatsky|H. P. Blavatsky's]] [[Inner Group]] in London.

== The Quest Society and ''The Quest'' ==

Mead founded The Quest Society. He was the editor of ''The Quest'' from 1909 to 1930. It was considered to be a continuation of [[The Theosophical Review (periodical)|''The Theosophical Review'']].

== Later years ==

After ''The Quest'' ceased publication in 1931, Mr. Mead "still remained a member of several learned societies. Notably he took a keen interest in the recently founded Society for Promoting the Study of Religions and became a member of its Council.<ref>M. E. W. in ''The Inquirer'', October 28, 1933. Quoted in "Correspondence: The Late G. R. S. Mead," ''The Theosophist'' 55.1 (March, 1934), 717.</ref>

== Writings ==

* '''''Fragments of a Faith Forgotten'''''
* '''''Twice-Greatest Hermes'''''
* '''''Quests Old and New'''''
* '''''Pistis Sophia'''''
* '''''The Gnostic John the Baptiser'''''
* '''''Did Jesus Live 100 B. C. ?'''''

== Notes ==
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Annie Besant

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[[File:Annie Besant color.jpg|270px|right|thumb|Annie Besant painting by Dan Doolin]]
== Early life and family ==

Annie Wood was born in London on [[October 1]], 1847, to middle-class parents William Wood and Emily Morris, of Irish origin. Annie's childhood was difficult. Her father, a doctor, died when she was only five years old, after accidentally contracting tuberculosis from a deceased man. His death left the family severely strained financially. Not long after this, one of Annie's brothers died too. Her mother tried running a boarding house for boys at Harrow School but was unable to support her daughter. In 1855, she put Annie under the care of her philanthropic friend Ellen Marryat, who would be able to provide the girl a good education. This changed Annie's life drastically.

At eighteen Annie got engaged to shy and austere evangelical Anglican, Frank Besant. Two years later, in 1867, she married the 26-year-old clergyman. Within a few years the couple had two children, Digby and Mabel. The marriage, however, was not a happy one. Conflicts arouse over Annie's independence as well as her religious and political concerns, but she was also physically ill-treated by her husband. So terrible was her marriage that once, with poison in her hand, she thought of committing suicide. As she was about to drink it she heard a clear voice of stern reproval, which said to her: "O Coward, coward, who used to dream of martyrdom and cannot stand a few years of woe". She instantly threw the bottle out of the window and never forgot the voice.<ref>Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa, ''A Short Biography of Dr. Annie Besant'' (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1932), 5-6.</ref></blockquote>

Eventually, in 1873, she left her husband and returned to London, keeping the custody of her daughter.

== Early social activism ==

Around the time of her marriage Annie visited some friends in Manchester, where she got into contact with both English radicals and the Irish Fenian Martyrs of Manchester. Through elderly lawyer William Roberts, much loved by the workers of Manchester for his unpaid work on their behalf, she became acquainted with the conditions of the urban poor. All this awakened her political and social consciousness.

After her marriage Annie began to support farm workers who were fighting to unionise and to win better conditions; her husband sided with the landlords and farmers.

During her marriage and soon after her separation, Annie began to lose her faith in Christianity and gradually fell into atheism and the [[Freethought|Freethought movemen]]t, which sought to alleviate human suffering through education and social reform. In the summer of 1874 she became a member of the National Secular Society. In 1875, she would be elected as its vice-president. During this stage of her life she would become a remarkable supporter of freedom of thought, women's rights, secularism, birth control, Fabian socialism and workers' rights.

At the head of the movement was Charles Bradlaugh, who soon developed a close relationship with Besant. He was the editor of the radical newspaper the ''National Reformer'' and gave her a job working for it as a columnist and reviewer. During the next few years she wrote many articles on issues such as marriage and women's right to vote, trade unions, national education, birth control, and the abolition of capital punishment. At this time Besant also developed a reputation as an outstanding public speaker. Her first talk was on '''"The Political Status of Women"''' and it was a success, printed later as a pamphlet.

Besant began to lecture around the country, sometimes along with Bradlaugh, sometimes by herself, and soon became one of the most prominent champions of atheism and freethought in Britain.

=== The Fruits of Philosophy ===

Besant and Bradlaugh became household names in 1877 when they republished a pamphlet promoting birth-control by the American Charles Knowlton entitled '''''The Fruits of Philosophy'''''. The work claimed that in order to be happy, working-class families had to be able to decide how many children they wanted. The pamphlet was highly controversial and caused a real scandal, especially among the religious establishment. It was vigorously opposed by the Church and eventually banned as an "obscene work."

They were arrested and put on trial; charged with publishing material that was "likely to deprave or corrupt those whose minds are open to immoral influences." In court they argued that "we think it more moral to prevent conception of children than, after they are born, to murder them by want of food, air and clothing."

During the trial Besant was instrumental in founding the '''Malthusian League''', which would advocate for the abolition of penalties for the promotion of contraception. She wrote and published her own birth-control pamphlet with a "less coarse" style entitled ''The Laws of Population''. The idea of a woman advocating birth-control received wide-publicity. Newspapers like ''The Times'' accused Besant of writing "an indecent, lewd, filthy, bawdy and obscene book." They were both found guilty of publishing an "obscene libel" and sentenced to six months in prison. However, the conviction was quashed on appeal due to a technicality.

In spite of the legal victory, Annie had to pay a terrible price for the scandal. Rev. Besant used the publicity of the affair to file a case for the custody of their daughter Mabel. He was able to persuade the court that she was unfit to look after her on the grounds of Annie being an atheist, associated to infidel Charles Bradlaugh, and promoter of an indecent obscene pamphlet.

The loss of her two children caused her great grief. When they grew up, however, they both became devoted admirers of their mother.

=== The Match Girls ===

In the 1880's Besant began to shift her political views, deserting Bradlaugh's radicalism for the more moderate socialism of the noted organisation, the '''Fabian Society'''. Annie hesitated for a time before changing her allegiance, which would bring her "into collision with the dearest of my friends." Finally, she publicly embraced Socialism in the Summer of 1885, during a lecture by a young and little-known '''George Bernard Shaw'''. As they became acquainted, he greatly admired her skills as a lecturer: "Now at this time Mrs. Besant was the greatest orator in England, and possibly in Europe... I have never heard her excelled."<ref>George Bernard Shaw, "Mrs. Besant as a Fabian Socialist" ''The Theosophist'' 39.1 (October, 1917), 12.</ref> He saw her involvement in Fabianism as a means of developing her organizational skills and teamwork.
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In selecting the Fabian Society for her passage through Socialism Mrs. Besant made a very sound choice; for it was the only one of the three Socialist Societies then competing with one another in which there was anything to be learnt that she did not already know. It was managed by a small group of men who were not only very clever individually, but broken in to team work with one another so effectually that they had raised the value of the Society's output far above that of the individual output of any one of them... This was exactly what Mrs. Besant needed at that moment to complete her equipment."<ref>George Bernard Shaw, "Mrs. Besant as a Fabian Socialist" ''The Theosophist'' 39.1 (October, 1917), 12-13.</ref>
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This was a time of growing working class agitation, increased by poor working conditions and high unemployment. By the end of 1887, a mass rally against unemployment was held in Trafalgar Square; Besant was a key speaker at the event. The rally was disrupted by the police, leading to one death and many injuries. The events created a great sensation, and became known as "Bloody Sunday." Besant took the charge of organizing legal aid for the jailed workers and support for their families.
[[File:Match Girls Strike plaque.jpg|230px|right|thumb|Plaque for Match Girls Strike, 1888]]
Some months later, young socialist [[Herbert Burrows]] brought to her attention the health-threatening situation of young women workers at the Bryant & May match factory. They worked long hours for low pay and were liable to suffer from industrial illnesses. At the time, the matchstick industry was a very powerful lobby, since electric light was not yet widely available, and matches were an essential commodity. On [[June 23]], 1888, Annie published an article ''White Slavery'', where she drew attention to the dangers of phosphorus fumes, and complained about the low wages paid to the women. The three who provided information for Annie's article were fired. Annie helped the women to form a Matchgirls Union and, after a three week strike, the company was forced to make significant concessions, including the re-employment the three victimized women. The public sympathy and success of the strike was an important development in the unskilled trades union movement.

== Introduction to Madame Blavatsky ==

In spite of the success in her social activism Besant was still unhappy and felt a deep void. In recalling this period of her life she wrote:

<blockquote>Ever more and more had been growing on me the feeling that something more than I had was needed for the cure of social ills. The Socialist position sufficed on the economic side, but where to gain the inspiration, the motive, which should lead to the realisation of the Brotherhood of Man?<ref>Annie Besant, ''An Autobiography'' (Adyar, Madras: Theosophical Publishing House, 1984), 308.</ref></blockquote>

For a few years now she had been growing dissatisfied with the field of social reform. She saw the limitation of its reach to solve humanity's problems. She had also failed to find and "organise bands of unselfish workers" and was wondering "where was the material for the nobler Social Order". As a result of this she had also become interested in psychology, hypnotism, dreams, etc. It was at this time that she came across [[Alfred Percy Sinnett|A. P. Sinnett]]'s first book, [[The Occult World (book)|''The Occult World'']], which explained the seemingly supernatural phenomena as being part of unknown aspects of the natural law. She then started researching into [[Spiritualism]] and its phenomena, [[clairvoyance]], [[clairaudience]], and [[Telepathy|thought-reading]].<ref>Annie Besant, ''An Autobiography'' (Adyar, Madras: Theosophical Publishing House, 1984), 309.</ref>

One day, in 1889, an event happened that would mark the beginning of a new life. She wrote:

<blockquote>I was making desperate efforts to pierce the darkness, and was seeking with passionate earnestness to obtain some direct evidence of the existence of [[Soul]] and of the superphysical worlds; one evening as I sat alone, concentrating my mind on this longing, I heard the Master's voice--but knew not whose it was--and after some questions asked by Him and answered by me, came the promise that I should soon find the light--a promise quickly verified.<ref>[http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/mastersencounterswith.htm# A Casebook of Encounters with the Theosophical Mahatmas] Case 60a, compiled and edited by Daniel H. Caldwell</ref></blockquote>

This voice, unknown to her at the time, was that of the [[Morya|Mahatma Morya]], who was to become her [[Master of Wisdom|Master]]. He had asked her: "Are you willing to sacrifice everything to find Truth?", and she replied, "Yes, Lord". Then the voice continued: "You will find it soon." She did not know who had spoken, but it was the same voice as on the earlier occasion.

Two weeks later her friend [[William Thomas Stead|W. T. Stead]], the famous Editor of the ''Pall Mall Gazette'' and founder of the journal ''Review of Reviews'', gave her two large volumes asking her if she could review them. "My young men all fight shy of them, but you are quite mad enough on these subjects to make something of them." The books were the two volumes of [[The Secret Doctrine (book)|''The Secret Doctrine'']], written by [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky|H. P. Blavatsky]]. She described her experience in reading the book as follows:

<blockquote>As I turned over page after page the interest became absorbing; but how familiar it seemed; how my mind leapt forward to presage the conclusions, how natural it was, how coherent, how subtle, and yet how intelligible. I was dazzled, blinded by the light in which disjointed facts were seen as parts of a mighty whole, and all my puzzles, riddles, problems, seemed to disappear. The effect was partially illusory in one sense, in that they all had to be slowly unravelled later, the brain gradually assimilating that which the swift intuition had grasped as truth. But the light had been seen, and in that flash of illumination I knew that the weary search was over and the very Truth was found.<ref>Annie Besant, ''An Autobiography'' (Adyar, Madras: Theosophical Publishing House, 1984), 310.</ref></blockquote>

She wrote the review and it was published in ''The Pall Mall Gazette'' (London) on [[April 25]], 1889. Then, she sent a note to the author asking to be allowed to call upon her. Mme. Blavatsky answered with a cordial note of invitation, saying:

<blockquote>I too have long been wishing to make your acquaintance, as there is nothing in the world that I admire more than pluck and the rare courage to come out and state one’s opinions boldly in the face of all the world.<ref>[http://www.katinkahesselink.net/other/sender-besant.html#_ednref3# Annie Besant as an Early Theosophist] by Pablo Sender</ref></blockquote>

On the evening of [[May 10]], Besant and her friend [[Herbert Burrows]] went to meet with Mme. Blavatsky. After some informal conversation Blavatsky expressed her wish to have Besant joining the Theosophical Society. Although she wanted to join, she was aware that this step would produce a rift with all her previous Freethinker and Socialist associates and friends, especially Charles Bradlaugh. She became a member of the Society on [[May 21]], 1889.<ref>Annie Besant, ''An Autobiography'' (Adyar, Madras: Theosophical Publishing House, 1984), 314.</ref>

=== Seeing the Master ===

In July 1889, she joined Mme. Blavatsky in Fontainebleau and witnessed the writing of [[The Voice of the Silence (book)|''The Voice of the Silence'']]. It was here that she saw the radiant astral figure of her [[Morya|Master Morya]] for the first time, visible to her physical eyes. She wrote:

<blockquote>I will tell you about the first occasion on which I saw my Master. Soon after I had joined the Society, it happened that I was in England at a time when H. P. B. was in Fontainebleau, France, where [[The Voice of the Silence (book)|''The Voice of the Silence'']] was written. She wrote me to go over and join her, which I did with joy. She was living in a delightful old house out in the country, and I was put in a bed-room near hers, a door connecting the two. One night I awoke suddenly owing to an extraordinary feeling that there was in the room. The air was all throbbing, and it seemed as if an electric machine was playing there; the whole room was electric. I was so astonished (for it was my first experience of the kind) that I sat up in bed, wondering what on earth could be happening. It was quite dark, and in those days I was not a bit clairvoyant. At the foot of the bed a luminous figure appeared, and stood there from half a minute to a minute. It was the figure of a very tall man, and I thought, from pictures I had seen, it was H. P. B.’s Master. Near him was another figure, more faintly luminous, which I could not clearly distinguish. The brilliant figure stood quite still, looking at me, and I was so utterly astounded that I sat perfectly still, simply looking at Him; I did not even think of saluting Him. So I remained motionless and then gradually the figure vanished. Next day I told H. P. B. what had happened, and she replied: ‘Yes, Master came to see me in the night, and went into your room to have a look at you.’ This was my first experience of seeing a Master; it must have been clearly a case of materialisation, for as I have said, I was not in the least clairvoyant at the time.<ref>[http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/mastersencounterswith.htm# A Casebook of Encounters with the Theosophical Mahatmas] Case 60b, compiled and edited by Daniel H. Caldwell</ref></blockquote>

== Early Theosophical work ==
[[File:Annie Besant in black standing.jpg|200px|right]]

Her decision to join the Theosophical Society met a storm of criticism from her former associates in London. To explain her change of view, on [[August 4]] and [[August 11|11]], 1889, she delivered a lecture in the Hall of Science on the subject '''"Why I Became a Theosophist'''."

On [[September 4]] of that year, in [[H. P. Blavatsky|HPB]]’s house, she met [[Henry Steel Olcott|H. S. Olcott]], co-founder of the Theosophical Society and international President. He immediately recognized her value. He wrote in [[Old Diary Leaves (book)|Old Diary Leaves]]: "At the time of my [first] visit I had the chance to see of what infinite tenderness and unselfish compassion Mrs Besant was capable,"<ref>Henry Steel Olcott, ''Old Diary Leaves'' Fourth Series (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1974), 192.</ref> and, "She is the most important gain to us since Sinnett."<ref>Henry Steel Olcott, ''Old Diary Leaves'' Fourth Series (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1974), 184.</ref>

In this month she began editing the monthly theosophical journal [[Lucifer (periodical)|''Lucifer'']] with HPB.

On [[January 17]], 1890, she was elected as president of the [[Blavatsky Lodge]]. By the middle of the year her rented home in 19 Avenue Road became the new headquarters for the European Section of the TS, where HPB lived until the end of her life.

In August, 1890, Besant became one of twelve members of the [[Inner Group]] of the Esoteric Section, formed by HPB. On [[April 1]], 1891, a month before her death, Blavatsky appointed her to the highest official position in the Inner Group, after that of herself:

<blockquote>I hereby appoint in the name of the ''Master'', Annie Besant Chief Secretary of the Inner Group of the Esoteric Section and Recorder of the Teachings.<ref>Henk J. Spierenburg (compiler), ''The Inner Group Teachings of H. P. Blavatsky'' (San Diego, CA: Point Loma Publications, Inc, 1995), xv.</ref></blockquote>

A few months later she began her career as international lecturer for [[Theosophy]]. In April 1891 she visits the United States for a lecture tour and attends the TS American Section Convention in Boston. Mme. Blavatsky dies in London while Besant was on her trip back to London.

Besant succeeded HPB as head of the [[Esoteric Section]] in Europe.

After the death of Blavatsky, she continues her activities as international speaker, delivering hundreds of lectures in the US, Europe, India, and Australasia. A number of these lectures were published in book or pamphlet form. In addition to this, she becomes an author. From 1892 to 1904 she wrote the following books: ''The Seven Principles of Man'', ''Reincarnation'', ''Death–and After?'', ''Karma'', ''Man and His Bodies'', ''The Ancient Wisdom'', ''Some Problems of Life'', ''Esoteric Christianity; or The Lesser Mysteries'', ''Thought Power: Its Control and Culture'', ''A Study in Consciousness: A Contribution to the Study of Psychology''. In 1895 she receives the [[Subba Row Medal]] award for her 1894 Convention Lectures, published as ''The Self and Its Sheaths''.

== Incursion in Spiritism ==
By 1892, Besant was seen participating in seances, in an attempt to communicate with the late [[Blavatsky]]:
<blockquote>
«In 1892, only a year after her death, my colleague Mr. Basil Crump, Barrister-at-Law, was investigating the phenomena of a certain trance medium shortly before he joined the T. S. He was present at a private sitting with this medium in the studio of an artist friend, to which Mrs. Besant came with another member of H. P. B.'s Inner Group, Miss Emily Kislingbury, in order to speak with her deceased teacher. An intelligence calling itself "Madame Blavatsky" controlled the medium, and Mrs. Besant held a conversation with it. Later when Mr. Crump became acquainted with H. P. B.'s explanation of Spiritualistic phenomena, and her express denial that the true immortal Ego ever commu nicatedin this manner, he was naturally astonished that one of her most learned pupils should for a moment entertain such a possibility and waste her valuable time in attending a seance. But now he sees that it was only an early symptom of the astounding credulity and ignorance of occult science she has since exhibited...»<ref>Alice Leighton Cleather, ''H. P. Blavatsky A Great Betrayal'', 1922, p. 57n-58n. [http://www.filosofiaesoterica.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Alice-Cleather_HP-Blavatsky_A-Great-Betrayal.pdf]</ref>
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== Magnetization by Chakravarti ==

Annie Besant was repeatedly "magnetized" by Gyanendra Nath Chakravarti (a member of the Prayag lodge in Allahabad and representative for Brahmanism at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893), as described by Dr. Archibald Keightley, who in 1893 he witnessed these events:
<blockquote>
«I lived at Headquarters during Mr. Chakravarti's visit there and knew from Mrs. Besant, from him and from personal observation, of his frequent magnetisation of Mrs. Besant. He said that he did it to "coördinate her bodies for work to be done." To a physician and a student of occultism, the magnetisation of a woman advanced to the critical age of mid-life, a vegetarian, an ascetic, by a man, a meat-eater, one of full habit, large appetite and of another and dark race, is not wise. The latter magnetism will assuredly overcome the former, however excellent the intentions of both persons. And I soon saw the mental effect of this in Mrs. Besant's entire change of view, in other matters besides those of H.P.B. and Mr. Judge.»<ref>''The Path'', X, jun 1895, p99-100.[http://www.iapsop.com/archive/materials/the_path/the_path_v10_n3_june_1895.pdf]</ref>
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Chakravarti belonged to a group of orthodox Brahmins who wanted to destroy Blavatsky's work because they did not want her to give Westerners occult knowledge that they considered reserved for the scholars of their caste.

== Her work in India ==

On [[October 20]], 1893, Annie Besant departed for India for the first time, arriving there on [[November 16]]. There, she would travel extensively for four months giving lectures in many cities. In December she delivered her first International Convention lectures at Adyar, which included a talk on "India and Its Mission."

Talking about the effect of her early work on the Indian mind, especially of the [[Hinduism|Hindus]], Col. Olcott writes:

<blockquote>The development of Mrs. Besant’s relations with our work in India have been, moreover, what, to me, is the best possible evidence that she is, indeed, the agent selected to fructify the seeds which had been planted by H. P. B. and myself during the previous fifteen years. She has swept away all vestiges of the mistrust as to our mission in India, such as was entertained by the great body of orthodox Brahmins, who looked on my colleague and myself as in fact secret agents for a [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] propaganda and the would-be destroyers of Hinduism.<ref>Henry Steel Olcott, ''Old Diary Leaves'' Fifth Series (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1974), 92.</ref></blockquote>

Her influence in the educational, cultural, and political life of India would be remarkable.

=== Indian nationalist movement ===

The ''Dictionary of National Biography'' describes her political activity following Olcott's death:

<blockquote>She poured her superabundant energy into campaigning for self-government by means of newspapers she controlled—The Commonweal and New India—and in lectures such as India Bond or Free? (1926). In 1913 she joined the Indian National Congress. In 1915 she proposed to its executive committee that a network of home rule leagues be set up across the country. While at the outbreak of the 1914–18 war most Indian politicians, including Gandhi, the rising star, called a truce in their opposition to the raj, Besant did not, proclaiming 'England's need is India's opportunity' (New India, August 1914). In 1916 the tragedy of the Dublin Easter rising incited Mrs Besant to new heights of ferocity and contempt. In May 1917 the viceroy, Lord Chelmsford, bowed to Anglo-Indian demands and interned her at Ootacamund. The historic announcement made at Westminster on 20 August 1917... secured her release, when all India celebrated... On 26 December 1917 she became the first woman president of the 32nd Indian National Congress meeting at Calcutta. It was the summit of her influence, which thereafter declined. <ref>"Besant, Annie", ''Dictionary of National Biography''. Available at the Oxford [http://www.oxforddnb.com/templates/article.jsp?articleid=30735&back= DNB website].</ref>
</blockquote>

Besant's political work for India may be said to have started on [[December 22]], 1894, when she addressed the '''Indian National Congress''' for the first time. However, she definitely entered the Indian political arena in 1913, with the goal of achieving dominion status for the country. She joined the Indian National Congress and published a series of lectures entitled ''Wake up, India! A plea for social reform.''

In 1914, Annie Besant purchased an Indian newspaper and changed its name to [[New India (periodical)|New India]]. She used this newspaper to support the movement for Indian Nationalism, attack the colonial government of India and promote India's self-rule. In 1916 Besant launched the All India Home Rule League and became the first Organizing Secretary of the Central Committee. Organized to demand self-government within the British Empire, this was the first political party in India to have regime change as its main goal.
[[File:Birla House .jpeg|right|350px|thumb|House where Dr. Besant was kept under arrest. A plaque commemorates the historic event.]]
On [[June 15]], 1917, she and her two supporters, [[G. S. Arundale]] and [[B. P. Wadia]], were arrested by the Madras government. They were interned under house arrest the next day in Gulistan at Pudumund in Ooty, which was a property built by [[H. S. Olcott]] in 1890 as his summer home. Besant's arrest created a focus for protest and the movement spread out. When, on [[September 15]] of that year, she was freed, crowds all over India welcomed her. In December she took over as president of the Indian National Congress for a year, being the first woman to do so. The demand for self-rule in 1917 is regarded as an important milestone and a turning point in the struggle for Indian independence.<ref>[http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/150617/100-years-on-historians-remember-annie-besants-house-arrest-in-ooty-1.html 100 years on, historians remember Annie Besant’s house arrest in Ooty] at www.deccanchronicle.com</ref>

In 1919 Indian political sentiment began to favor native [[Mohandas Gandhi]], who had returned from leading Asians in a struggle against racism in South Africa. He encouraged a mass-based civil disobedience, albeit in a non-violent way. Seventy-three-year old Annie Besant opposed this policy, warning that promoting disobedience would end up in violence. Her proposal was to work for a change in the laws. Indians followed Gandhi's leadership, eventually leading to the independence of India in 1947, in the midst of violent clashes between Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims.

=== Work in education ===

Mrs. Besant was a tireless advocate for improving education in India. She helped to establish the [[Society for the Promotion of National Education]] to support school initiatives designed for Indian students in a country that was headed for home rule. She was particularly involved with these schools:

* Besant Theosophical College, Madanapalle, India
* National School, Bangalore, India
* National University of India, Chennai, India
* Annie Besant School, Indore, India
* Central Hindu College, Benares, India - founded in 1898 and now known as Benares Hindu University.
* Annie Besant School, Allahabad, India - established October 2, 1926<ref>"Annie Besant School Allahabad" in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Besant_School_Allahabad Wikipedia]</ref>
* Besant Memorial School, Chennai, India - opened June 2, 1934 under headmaster [[Sankara Menon]], M. A., "a young and brilliant graduate of Madras University''.<ref>"Adyar News," ''The American Theosophist'' 22.9 (September, 1934), 208.</ref>

In recognition for her efforts in the field of Indian education, the Banaras Hindu University conferred upon her the Degree of Doctor of Letters.<ref>Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa, ''Biography of Annie Besant'' (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1981), 28.</ref>

She gave positions to many Theosophists to teach in and supervise the schools, including [[George S. Arundale]], [[Nilakanta Sri Ram]], [[James H. Cousins]], [[Margaret Cousins]], [[Fritz Kunz]], [[Pieter K. Roest]], [[Mary K. Neff]], and [[Ernest Wood]].

==== Central Hindu College ====

Soon after her arrival Besant gathered around her a group of Indians interested in the regeneration of their country. After much planning she founded the Central Hindu College in Benares, which now is the nucleus of the Banaras Hindu University. [[Theosophist]]s from around the world came to India to help in this, including [[Francesca Arundale]] and [[George S. Arundale]].<ref>Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa, ''Biography of Annie Besant'' (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1981), 25-26.</ref>

The object of the College was to impart sound secular education, combined with moral and religious instruction, based on the fundamental tenets of Hinduism. The College prepared students for the M.A. and M.Sc. and lower examinations of the Allahabad University till the year 1917. Three years earlier, the management and control of the College had passed from the hands of its original trustees to the Hindu University Society, which was carrying on the work of inaugurating the present University.<ref>[http://www.theosophycanada.com/brief-history-of-the-central-hindu-college.php Brief History of the Central Hindu College] at TheosophyCanada.com</ref>

=== Indian Boy Scouts Association ===

During the course of 1916 Besant organized some troops of Boy Scouts in Madras and Benares. They followed the Scout Law, although the boys wore Indian turbans and sang Indian songs. When a request was sent to the founder of the international movement of Boys Scouts, Robert Baden-Powell, to recognize the Indian troops as part of the international organization, he refused. She then began to campaign for it, publishing an article in her newspaper [[New India (periodical)|New India]] on [[October 13]], 1916, an article entitled "Why not Indian Scouts?"<ref>Urmila Sharma, S.K. Sharma, ''Indian Political Thought'' (New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers and Distributors, 1996), 197.</ref> She organized the Indian Boy Scouts Association, based in Madras, headed by herself and George Arundale.

A few other organizations began to be formed in the country. In 1921, when Besant had gathered more than 20,000 members, Baden-Powell came to India, and recognized all the different Scout organizations in the country as part of the international movement. He conferred upon her the Badge of the Silver Wolf, a great honor. It was sent to her by the Viceroy of India, who included a personal letter.<ref>"Olcott Scout Benefit Performance," ''The American Theosophist'' 22.8 (August, 1934), 188.</ref>

== President of the Theosophical Society ==
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On [[July 6]], 1907, Annie Besant was elected as International President of the [[Theosophical Society]].

* 1908:
**Initiated the expansion of [[Adyar (campus)|Adyar]] property expanding it to 266 acres.
**February: founded the [[Theosophical Order of Service]].
**May: Inaugurated the [[Vasanta Press]] in Adyar.
**October: Established the [[International Order of the Round Table]].
**October: Established the Sons of India and the Daughters of India.

As President, Mrs. Besant supervised all the departments of the [[Adyar (campus)|Adyar headquarters estate]]; edited [[The Theosophist (periodical)|''The Theosophist'']]; and advised in the management of the [[Theosophical Publishing House (Adyar)|Theosophical Publishing House]] and the [[Vasanta Press]], as well as lecturing throughout the world.<ref>C. Jinarājadāsa, "Why I Do Not Stand for President" 1931 leaflet. Curupumallage Jinarājadāsa Papers. Records Series 03.04. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>
 
 
 
 

Mr. Jinarājadāsa wrote of her schedule:
<blockquote>
Dr. Besant worked from 6:30 a.m. to 8:15 p.m., with half an hour's interval for her midday meal, and half or three quarters of an hour for tea and chat. She took her supper at 8:30.<ref>C. Jinarājadāsa, "Why I Do Not Stand for President" 1931 leaflet. Curupumallage Jinarājadāsa Papers. Records Series 03.04. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>
</blockquote>

== Invocation ==

Members of the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)]] around the world regularly recite an [[Universal Invocation|invocation]] penned by Mrs. Besant. [[Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa|C. Jinarājadāsa]] wrote of its use in the ceremony of reciting the Prayers of the Religions, introduced at the [[Golden Jubilee Convention]] of 1925: "The ceremony always concludes with Dr. Besant's beautiful and famous invocation repeated by all:"<ref>C. Jinarājadāsa, Foreword to ''Bhārata Samāj Pūja,'' (Adyar, Madras, India: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1948), 6-7.</ref>
[[File:O Hidden Life.jpg|right|370px|thumb|Title of "O Hidden Life"]]
<blockquote>
O Hidden Life, vibrant in every atom; 
O Hidden Light, shining in every creature; 
O Hidden Love, embracing all in Oneness; 
May each who feels himself as one with Thee, 
Know he is also one with every other.
</blockquote>
The words were set to music at least twice, by [[Charles Elliott Fouser]] and by J. Eleanor Stakesby-Lewis,<ref>NOTE: Both versions are available from Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref> and another member, W. H. Perrins, proposed yet another version.<ref>W. H. Perrins correspondence with James S. Perkins. September-November, 1953. James S. Perkins Papers. Records Series 08.06. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>

== Oratory and speaking tours ==

Throughout all the years of her social activism and Theosophical work, Dr. Besant was much in demand as a public speaker. More information will be found at '''[[Besant lectures]]'''.

[[File:Annie Besant tree plaque.jpg|right|350px||thumb|Plaque under tree planted where AB last spoke on Olcott campus.]]

== Other work ==

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In the United States, Mrs. Besant purchased land in 1927 to establish the Happy Valley Foundation in Ojai, California. A school was not formed immediately, but with the efforts of [[J. Krishnamurti]] and others, the [[Besant Hill School of Happy Valley]] now operates on that site.

== Editorial work ==

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'''NOTE''' - see list at [http://www.kurtleland.com/annie-besant-shrine/periodicals/63-xvi-periodicals-edited-by-annie-besant-1878-1933 KurtLeland.com].

Mrs. Besant edited a weekly periodical called [[The Commonweal (periodical)|''The Commonweal'']].<ref>C. Hayavando Rao, ''The Indian Biographical Dictionary'' (Adyar: Pillar & Co.,1915), vi. Available online at [http://archive.org/details/indianbiographic00raoc Archive.org.]
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== Writings ==

Mrs. Besant left a large body of books and pamphlets, which are listed in '''[[Besant writings]]'''.

She also wrote hundreds of magazine articles and editorials. Over 2500 articles written for periodicals of the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society located in Adyar]] are documented in the [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] under the name [http://www.austheos.org.au/cgi-bin/ui-csvsearch.pl?search=annie+besant&method=all&header=field4&page=24 '''Annie Besant'''].

== Later years ==

In 1929, Dr. Besant made her final tour of the United States, and On [[September 2]], 1929, she spoke to members on the [[Olcott (campus)|Olcott campus]] in a farewell address.

On [[September 20]], 1933, Annie Besant passed away just before her 85th birthday. She was cremated in [[Adyar (campus)|Adyar]] with great ceremony. Half of the ashes were deposited in the Ganges by [[Bhagavan Das]], near the site where [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky|Mme Blavatsky]]’s ashes had been cast. The other half was placed in the [[Adyar (campus)#Garden of Remembrance|Garden of Remembrance at Adyar]]. Ten years after the final American tour, on [[July 19]], 1939, a fir tree was planted at the place where she last spoke on the [[Olcott (campus)|Olcott campus]], incorporating soil from Adyar's Garden of Remembrance brought by [[Henry Hotchener|Henry]] and [[Marie Russak Hotchener|Marie Hotchener]].<ref>"The Besant Commemoration," ''The American Theosophist'' 27.9 (September, 1939), 214.</ref>

== Tributes and memorials ==
[[File:Besant stamp.jpg|180px|right|thumb|Indian stamp issued in 1963]]
The Indian government issued a '''postage stamp''' honoring Mrs. Besant in 1963.

In addition to the '''schools''' she personally founded, other schools that have been named in her honor include Annie Besant School, Meerut, India.<ref>[http://www.anniebesant.in/history.html Annie Besant School].</ref>

Other groups and places named in her honor include:
* '''Annie Besant Memorial Hall''', Cardiff, Wales - opened in October, 1934.
* '''TOS Annie Besant Model School''', Rayagada, Odisha, India - opened in 1992 by the [[Theosophical Order of Service]] in Rayagada.
* '''Lodges''' named after Annie Besant include the American cities of Cleveland, Los Angeles, Tulsa, Boston, Seattle, Houston, Nashville, San Diego, Chicago, and Indianapolis.

[[File:AB Google Doodle.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Google Doodle posted October 1, 2015]]
== Annie Besant in popular culture ==

On October 1, 2015, a '''Google Doodle''' was posted to honor Dr. Besant's 168th birthday.

The DVD release of '''''The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones''''' included a companion historical documentary called "Annie Besant - An Unlikely Rebel." <ref>It appears in Chapter 5: Journey of Radiance, on Disc 7 of Volume 1, with a run-time of 26 minutes, 55 seconds.</ref>

== Biographies ==

Dr. Besant and her activities are the subject of many biographies, and are also covered extensively in works about H. P. Blavatsky, H. S. Olcott, C. W. Leadbeater, J. Krishnamurti, George Bernard Shaw, M. K. Gandhi, Charles Bradlaugh, birth control, Freethinking, women Freemasons, English trade unions, Hindu Renaissance, Indian National Congress, Indian nationalism, and Indian education. These are some of the biographies:

* Aiyangar, M V Srinivasa. '''''An Open Letter to Mrs. Annie Besant; Being a Reply to Her Attacks on Hinduism'''''. Madras, M. C. Narasimhacharya [1915]. Available at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015024217815;view=1up;seq=1 Hathitrust].

* Aiyar, Ramaswami. '''''Annie Besant'''''. Delhi Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, <nowiki>[</nowiki>1963<nowiki>]</nowiki>. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015026275894;q1=Annie%20Besant Hathitrust].

* Besant, Arthur Digby. '''''The Besant Pedigree'''''. London: Besant & Co., 1930. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.31822035058536 Hathitrust].

* Besterman, Theodor. '''''Mrs. Annie Besant, a Modern Prophet''''', London: K. Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co., Ltd., 1934.

* Besterman, Theodore. '''''The Annie Besant Calendar'''''. London: The Theosophical Pub. House, 1927. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.b2834148 Hathitrust].

* Besterman, Theodore. '''''A Bibliography of Annie Besant'''''. London, The Theosophical society in England, 1924. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.32106002836655 Hathitrust].

* Bright, Esther. '''''Old Memories and Letters of Annie Besant'''''. London: Theosophical Publishing House, 1936. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015010435405 Hathitrust].

* Dictionary of National Biography. '''"Besant, Annie"''', ''Dictionary of National Biography''. Available at the Oxford [http://www.oxforddnb.com/templates/article.jsp?articleid=30735&back= DNB website]. This is a particularly well-written account of her life.

* Dinnage, Rosemary. '''''Annie Besant'''''. Harmondsworth, Middlesex, England: Penguin Books, 1986.

* Fussell, Joseph H. Mrs. '''''Annie Besant and the Leadbeater Advice'''''. San Diego: 1913. Pamphlet. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.b2765584 Hathitrust].

* Indian Section, Theosophical Society. '''''In honour of Dr. Annie Besant: Lectures by Eminent Persons, 1952-88'''''. Varanasi, U.P., India: Indian Section, Theosophical Society, 1990.

* Kumar, Yudhistera. '''''Annie Besant as an Indian Educator'''''. With a foreword by B. Pattabhi Sitaramayya. Lashkar, Gwalior, Swarup Publications [introd. 1951] Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015039338606;q1=Annie%20Besant Hathitrust].

* Mukerji, N. N. '''''Unemployment and Limitation of Family. With 46 illus. and ports. of Mr. Charles Bradlaugh and Mrs. Annie Besant of 1877'''''. Calcutta, N.N. Mukerji, 1918. Available at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015050564403;view=1up;seq=1 Hathitrust].

* Muthanna, I. M. '''''Mother Besant and Mahatma Gandhi'''''. Vellore, Tamil Nadu: Thenpulam, 1986. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015049819025 Hathitrust].

* Nethercot, Arthur Hobart. '''''The First Five Lives of Annie Besant'''''. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1960.

* Nethercot, Arthur Hobart. '''''The Last Four Lives of Annie Besant'''''. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1963. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015011353763 Hathitrust].

* Pécastaing-Boissiere, Muriel. '''''Annie Besant (1847-1933): La lutte et la quête'''''. Paris: Éditions Adyar, 2015. '''English edition:''' '''''Annie Besant: Struggles and Quest'''''. London: Theosophical Publishing House, 2017. '''German edition:''' '''''Annie Besant : Weisheit und Wissenschaft - Die Biographie'''''. Aquamarin- Verlag GmbH, 2017.

* Prakasa, Sri. '''''Annie Besant'''''. Bombay: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 1954.

* Prakasa, Sri. '''''Annie Besant as Woman and as Leader'''''. 3rd edition - Bombay: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 1962. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015049219051 Hathitrust].

* Pruthi, Raj. '''''Annie Besant's rise to power in Indian politics, 1914-1917'''''. New Delhi : Concept Pub. Co., 1981. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015047661924 Hathitrust].

* Prakasa, Sri. '''''Annie Besant'''''. Bombay, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 1954. 2nd ed

* Prakasa, Sri. '''''Annie Besant as Woman and as Leader'''''. Bombay, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 1962. 3rd ed.

* Theosophical Society. '''''Woman World Honoured: Annie Besant, Warrior'''''. Madras, Theosophical Pub. House, 1943.

* Veritas <nowiki>[</nowiki>pseudonym<nowiki>]</nowiki>. '''''Mrs. Besant and the Alcyone Case'''''. Mylapore, Madras [India] : Goodwin & Co., 1913. Available at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.b2835070;view=1up;seq=5 Hathitrust].

* Wessinger, Catherine. '''''Annie Besant and Progressive Messianism (1847-1933)'''''. Lewiston, N.Y. : E. Mellen Press, 1988. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015025098925 Hathitrust].

* West, Geoffrey <nowiki>[</nowiki>pseudonym<nowiki>]</nowiki>. '''''Annie Besant'''''. New York, Viking Press, 1928. Available at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.$b284557;view=1up;seq=11 Hathitrust].

* Williams, Gertrude Marvin. '''''The Passionate Pilgrim: a Life of Annie Besant''''' . New York : Coward-McCann, 1931.

== Online resources ==
===Articles===
*[http://theosophy.ph/encyclo/index.php?title=Besant,_Annie# Annie Besant] in Theosopedia.
*[http://www.katinkahesselink.net/his/Besant-Educator.htm# Annie Besant as Instructor and Educator] by John Algeo
*[http://www.theosophical.ca/adyar_pamphlets/AdyarPamphlet_No183.pdf# Dr. Besant: Warrior] by George S. Arundale
*[http://www.flonnet.com/fl1420/14201120.htm# A Special Kind of Person] by Radha Burnier
*[http://www.theosophical.ca/adyar_pamphlets/AdyarPamphlet_No190_191.pdf# Annie Besant and the Changing World] by Bhagavan Das
*[http://www.theosophycanada.com/files/the-central-hindu-college.pdf# The Central Hindu College and Mrs. Besant] by Bhagavan Das
*[http://www.theosophical.ca/adyar_pamphlets/AdyarPamphlet_No182.pdf# Dr. Besant and India's Religious Revival] by Hirendra Nath Datta
*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1626# Something About Annie Besant] by Fritz Kunz
*[http://www.katinkahesselink.net/other/leadb2.html# Dr. Besant's First Use of Clairvoyance] by C.W. Leadbeater
*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1366# Confounding or Amazing? The Multiple Deconversions of Annie Besant] by Carol Hanbery MacKay
*[http://www.theosophical.ca/adyar_pamphlets/AdyarPamphlet_No186.pdf# Dr. Besant as a Comrade and a Leader] by C.P. Ramaswami Alyar
*[http://www.katinkahesselink.net/other/sender-besant.html# Annie Besant as an Early Theosophist] by Pablo Sender
*[http://www.katinkahesselink.net/his/shearman1.html# A Serious Dedication] by Hugh Shearman
*[http://www.ts-adyar.org/content/annie-besant-1847-1933# Annie Besant (1847 - 1933)] by Theosophical Society (Adyar)
*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1323# An Irish High Priestess in India] by Lowell Thomas
*[http://international.theoservice.org/members/innergrowth/AnnieBesant-on-Service-Duty-Sacrifice.pdf Dr. Besant on Service, Duty, and Sacrifice] by Dorothy Bell

=== Books ===
*[http://www.gutenberg.org/files/12085/12085-h/12085-h.htm# Annie Besant: An Autobiography]

=== Videos===
Mrs. Besant appears in several silent films, but no recordings of her voice are known to exist.<ref>Sidney A. Cook letter to Mrs. E. Grace Ring. July 6, 1933. Sidney A. Cook Papers. Records Series 08.05. Theosophical Society in America Archives. Mr. Cook stated, "There are no records by Dr. Besant and probably never will be now, for she is very frail."</ref>
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVe3iaf8RYA# Theosophist Annie Besant Documentary - Part 1], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKszSgT1Fqs# Part 2] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY5bQeCjsXo# Part 3] on You Tube

===Additional resources===
* [http://www.kurtleland.com/annie-besant-shrine/orientation/41-chronology# Annie Besant - Chronology] by Kurt Leland.
* [http://www.astro.com/cgi/chart.cgi?wgid=wgeJwljs0KwkAMhJ9GUIiQVKXqkoOC9KDoSTyn7vYH3VTaldK3d1svYfhmkklfv2pOTOlZyKjlo-tEAxxUawcFEBACbdcpULpPduCxj6CUNyBcGrWNwumazRKc388LmMwN6QrhG7eQxoGARmyu4h1PZ2P63zJiK8ExRXR7hiZ3bVRjncnD8Il_-VCxhN5U3cBLMm3H9Mh-fm41Xg# Annie Besant's Natal Chart] at Astrodienst
* [http://www.khaldea.com/charts/anniebesant.shtml Annie Besant Natal Horoscope] at Khaldea.
* [http://www.katinkahesselink.net/other/c/c-besant.html About Annie Besant] at KatinkaHesselink.net

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[[File:Annie Besant color.jpg|270px|right|thumb|Annie Besant painting by Dan Doolin]]
== Early life and family ==

Annie Wood was born in London on [[October 1]], 1847, to middle-class parents William Wood and Emily Morris, of Irish origin. Annie's childhood was difficult. Her father, a doctor, died when she was only five years old, after accidentally contracting tuberculosis from a deceased man. His death left the family severely strained financially. Not long after this, one of Annie's brothers died too. Her mother tried running a boarding house for boys at Harrow School but was unable to support her daughter. In 1855, she put Annie under the care of her philanthropic friend Ellen Marryat, who would be able to provide the girl a good education. This changed Annie's life drastically.

At eighteen Annie got engaged to shy and austere evangelical Anglican, Frank Besant. Two years later, in 1867, she married the 26-year-old clergyman. Within a few years the couple had two children, Digby and Mabel. The marriage, however, was not a happy one. Conflicts arouse over Annie's independence as well as her religious and political concerns, but she was also physically ill-treated by her husband. So terrible was her marriage that once, with poison in her hand, she thought of committing suicide. As she was about to drink it she heard a clear voice of stern reproval, which said to her: "O Coward, coward, who used to dream of martyrdom and cannot stand a few years of woe". She instantly threw the bottle out of the window and never forgot the voice.<ref>Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa, ''A Short Biography of Dr. Annie Besant'' (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1932), 5-6.</ref></blockquote>

Eventually, in 1873, she left her husband and returned to London, keeping the custody of her daughter.

== Early social activism ==

Around the time of her marriage Annie visited some friends in Manchester, where she got into contact with both English radicals and the Irish Fenian Martyrs of Manchester. Through elderly lawyer William Roberts, much loved by the workers of Manchester for his unpaid work on their behalf, she became acquainted with the conditions of the urban poor. All this awakened her political and social consciousness.

After her marriage Annie began to support farm workers who were fighting to unionise and to win better conditions, but her husband sided with the landlords and farmers.

During her marriage and soon after her separation, Annie began to lose her faith in Christianity and gradually fell into atheism and the [[Freethought|Freethought movemen]]t, which sought to alleviate human suffering through education and social reform. In the summer of 1874 she became a member of the National Secular Society. In 1875, she would be elected as its vice-president. During this stage of her life she would become a remarkable supporter of freedom of thought, women's rights, secularism, birth control, Fabian socialism and workers' rights.

At the head of the movement was Charles Bradlaugh, who soon developed a close relationship with Besant. He was the editor of the radical newspaper the ''National Reformer'' and gave her a job working for it as a columnist and reviewer. During the next few years she wrote many articles on issues such as marriage and women's right to vote, trade unions, national education, birth control, and the abolition of capital punishment. At this time Besant also developed a reputation as an outstanding public speaker. Her first talk was on '''"The Political Status of Women"''' and it was a success, printed later as a pamphlet.

Besant began to lecture around the country, sometimes along with Bradlaugh, sometimes by herself, and soon became one of the most prominent champions of atheism and freethought in Britain.

=== The Fruits of Philosophy ===

Besant and Bradlaugh became household names in 1877 when they republished a pamphlet promoting birth-control by the American Charles Knowlton entitled '''''The Fruits of Philosophy'''''. The work claimed that in order to be happy, working-class families had to be able to decide how many children they wanted. The pamphlet was highly controversial and caused a real scandal, especially among the religious establishment. It was vigorously opposed by the Church and eventually banned as an "obscene work."

They were arrested and put on trial; charged with publishing material that was "likely to deprave or corrupt those whose minds are open to immoral influences." In court they argued that "we think it more moral to prevent conception of children than, after they are born, to murder them by want of food, air and clothing."

During the trial Besant was instrumental in founding the '''Malthusian League''', which would advocate for the abolition of penalties for the promotion of contraception. She wrote and published her own birth-control pamphlet with a "less coarse" style entitled ''The Laws of Population''. The idea of a woman advocating birth-control received wide-publicity. Newspapers like ''The Times'' accused Besant of writing "an indecent, lewd, filthy, bawdy and obscene book." They were both found guilty of publishing an "obscene libel" and sentenced to six months in prison. However, the conviction was quashed on appeal due to a technicality.

In spite of the legal victory, Annie had to pay a terrible price for the scandal. Rev. Besant used the publicity of the affair to file a case for the custody of their daughter Mabel. He was able to persuade the court that she was unfit to look after her on the grounds of Annie being an atheist, associated to infidel Charles Bradlaugh, and promoter of an indecent obscene pamphlet.

The loss of her two children caused her great grief. When they grew up, however, they both became devoted admirers of their mother.

=== The Match Girls ===

In the 1880's Besant began to shift her political views, deserting Bradlaugh's radicalism for the more moderate socialism of the noted organisation, the '''Fabian Society'''. Annie hesitated for a time before changing her allegiance, which would bring her "into collision with the dearest of my friends." Finally, she publicly embraced Socialism in the Summer of 1885, during a lecture by a young and little-known '''George Bernard Shaw'''. As they became acquainted, he greatly admired her skills as a lecturer: "Now at this time Mrs. Besant was the greatest orator in England, and possibly in Europe... I have never heard her excelled."<ref>George Bernard Shaw, "Mrs. Besant as a Fabian Socialist" ''The Theosophist'' 39.1 (October, 1917), 12.</ref> He saw her involvement in Fabianism as a means of developing her organizational skills and teamwork.
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In selecting the Fabian Society for her passage through Socialism Mrs. Besant made a very sound choice; for it was the only one of the three Socialist Societies then competing with one another in which there was anything to be learnt that she did not already know. It was managed by a small group of men who were not only very clever individually, but broken in to team work with one another so effectually that they had raised the value of the Society's output far above that of the individual output of any one of them... This was exactly what Mrs. Besant needed at that moment to complete her equipment."<ref>George Bernard Shaw, "Mrs. Besant as a Fabian Socialist" ''The Theosophist'' 39.1 (October, 1917), 12-13.</ref>
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This was a time of growing working class agitation, increased by poor working conditions and high unemployment. By the end of 1887, a mass rally against unemployment was held in Trafalgar Square; Besant was a key speaker at the event. The rally was disrupted by the police, leading to one death and many injuries. The events created a great sensation, and became known as "Bloody Sunday." Besant took the charge of organizing legal aid for the jailed workers and support for their families.
[[File:Match Girls Strike plaque.jpg|230px|right|thumb|Plaque for Match Girls Strike, 1888]]
Some months later, young socialist [[Herbert Burrows]] brought to her attention the health-threatening situation of young women workers at the Bryant & May match factory. They worked long hours for low pay and were liable to suffer from industrial illnesses. At the time, the matchstick industry was a very powerful lobby, since electric light was not yet widely available, and matches were an essential commodity. On [[June 23]], 1888, Annie published an article ''White Slavery'', where she drew attention to the dangers of phosphorus fumes, and complained about the low wages paid to the women. The three who provided information for Annie's article were fired. Annie helped the women to form a Matchgirls Union and, after a three week strike, the company was forced to make significant concessions, including the re-employment the three victimized women. The public sympathy and success of the strike was an important development in the unskilled trades union movement.

== Introduction to Madame Blavatsky ==

In spite of the success in her social activism Besant was still unhappy and felt a deep void. In recalling this period of her life she wrote:

<blockquote>Ever more and more had been growing on me the feeling that something more than I had was needed for the cure of social ills. The Socialist position sufficed on the economic side, but where to gain the inspiration, the motive, which should lead to the realisation of the Brotherhood of Man?<ref>Annie Besant, ''An Autobiography'' (Adyar, Madras: Theosophical Publishing House, 1984), 308.</ref></blockquote>

For a few years now she had been growing dissatisfied with the field of social reform. She saw the limitation of its reach to solve humanity's problems. She had also failed to find and "organise bands of unselfish workers" and was wondering "where was the material for the nobler Social Order". As a result of this she had also become interested in psychology, hypnotism, dreams, etc. It was at this time that she came across [[Alfred Percy Sinnett|A. P. Sinnett]]'s first book, [[The Occult World (book)|''The Occult World'']], which explained the seemingly supernatural phenomena as being part of unknown aspects of the natural law. She then started researching into [[Spiritualism]] and its phenomena, [[clairvoyance]], [[clairaudience]], and [[Telepathy|thought-reading]].<ref>Annie Besant, ''An Autobiography'' (Adyar, Madras: Theosophical Publishing House, 1984), 309.</ref>

One day, in 1889, an event happened that would mark the beginning of a new life. She wrote:

<blockquote>I was making desperate efforts to pierce the darkness, and was seeking with passionate earnestness to obtain some direct evidence of the existence of [[Soul]] and of the superphysical worlds; one evening as I sat alone, concentrating my mind on this longing, I heard the Master's voice--but knew not whose it was--and after some questions asked by Him and answered by me, came the promise that I should soon find the light--a promise quickly verified.<ref>[http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/mastersencounterswith.htm# A Casebook of Encounters with the Theosophical Mahatmas] Case 60a, compiled and edited by Daniel H. Caldwell</ref></blockquote>

This voice, unknown to her at the time, was that of the [[Morya|Mahatma Morya]], who was to become her [[Master of Wisdom|Master]]. He had asked her: "Are you willing to sacrifice everything to find Truth?", and she replied, "Yes, Lord". Then the voice continued: "You will find it soon." She did not know who had spoken, but it was the same voice as on the earlier occasion.

Two weeks later her friend [[William Thomas Stead|W. T. Stead]], the famous Editor of the ''Pall Mall Gazette'' and founder of the journal ''Review of Reviews'', gave her two large volumes asking her if she could review them. "My young men all fight shy of them, but you are quite mad enough on these subjects to make something of them." The books were the two volumes of [[The Secret Doctrine (book)|''The Secret Doctrine'']], written by [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky|H. P. Blavatsky]]. She described her experience in reading the book as follows:

<blockquote>As I turned over page after page the interest became absorbing; but how familiar it seemed; how my mind leapt forward to presage the conclusions, how natural it was, how coherent, how subtle, and yet how intelligible. I was dazzled, blinded by the light in which disjointed facts were seen as parts of a mighty whole, and all my puzzles, riddles, problems, seemed to disappear. The effect was partially illusory in one sense, in that they all had to be slowly unravelled later, the brain gradually assimilating that which the swift intuition had grasped as truth. But the light had been seen, and in that flash of illumination I knew that the weary search was over and the very Truth was found.<ref>Annie Besant, ''An Autobiography'' (Adyar, Madras: Theosophical Publishing House, 1984), 310.</ref></blockquote>

She wrote the review and it was published in ''The Pall Mall Gazette'' (London) on [[April 25]], 1889. Then, she sent a note to the author asking to be allowed to call upon her. Mme. Blavatsky answered with a cordial note of invitation, saying:

<blockquote>I too have long been wishing to make your acquaintance, as there is nothing in the world that I admire more than pluck and the rare courage to come out and state one’s opinions boldly in the face of all the world.<ref>[http://www.katinkahesselink.net/other/sender-besant.html#_ednref3# Annie Besant as an Early Theosophist] by Pablo Sender</ref></blockquote>

On the evening of [[May 10]], Besant and her friend [[Herbert Burrows]] went to meet with Mme. Blavatsky. After some informal conversation Blavatsky expressed her wish to have Besant joining the Theosophical Society. Although she wanted to join, she was aware that this step would produce a rift with all her previous Freethinker and Socialist associates and friends, especially Charles Bradlaugh. She became a member of the Society on [[May 21]], 1889.<ref>Annie Besant, ''An Autobiography'' (Adyar, Madras: Theosophical Publishing House, 1984), 314.</ref>

=== Seeing the Master ===

In July 1889, she joined Mme. Blavatsky in Fontainebleau and witnessed the writing of [[The Voice of the Silence (book)|''The Voice of the Silence'']]. It was here that she saw the radiant astral figure of her [[Morya|Master Morya]] for the first time, visible to her physical eyes. She wrote:

<blockquote>I will tell you about the first occasion on which I saw my Master. Soon after I had joined the Society, it happened that I was in England at a time when H. P. B. was in Fontainebleau, France, where [[The Voice of the Silence (book)|''The Voice of the Silence'']] was written. She wrote me to go over and join her, which I did with joy. She was living in a delightful old house out in the country, and I was put in a bed-room near hers, a door connecting the two. One night I awoke suddenly owing to an extraordinary feeling that there was in the room. The air was all throbbing, and it seemed as if an electric machine was playing there; the whole room was electric. I was so astonished (for it was my first experience of the kind) that I sat up in bed, wondering what on earth could be happening. It was quite dark, and in those days I was not a bit clairvoyant. At the foot of the bed a luminous figure appeared, and stood there from half a minute to a minute. It was the figure of a very tall man, and I thought, from pictures I had seen, it was H. P. B.’s Master. Near him was another figure, more faintly luminous, which I could not clearly distinguish. The brilliant figure stood quite still, looking at me, and I was so utterly astounded that I sat perfectly still, simply looking at Him; I did not even think of saluting Him. So I remained motionless and then gradually the figure vanished. Next day I told H. P. B. what had happened, and she replied: ‘Yes, Master came to see me in the night, and went into your room to have a look at you.’ This was my first experience of seeing a Master; it must have been clearly a case of materialisation, for as I have said, I was not in the least clairvoyant at the time.<ref>[http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/mastersencounterswith.htm# A Casebook of Encounters with the Theosophical Mahatmas] Case 60b, compiled and edited by Daniel H. Caldwell</ref></blockquote>

== Early Theosophical work ==
[[File:Annie Besant in black standing.jpg|200px|right]]

Her decision to join the Theosophical Society met a storm of criticism from her former associates in London. To explain her change of view, on [[August 4]] and [[August 11|11]], 1889, she delivered a lecture in the Hall of Science on the subject '''"Why I Became a Theosophist'''."

On [[September 4]] of that year, in [[H. P. Blavatsky|HPB]]’s house, she met [[Henry Steel Olcott|H. S. Olcott]], co-founder of the Theosophical Society and international President. He immediately recognized her value. He wrote in [[Old Diary Leaves (book)|Old Diary Leaves]]: "At the time of my [first] visit I had the chance to see of what infinite tenderness and unselfish compassion Mrs Besant was capable,"<ref>Henry Steel Olcott, ''Old Diary Leaves'' Fourth Series (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1974), 192.</ref> and, "She is the most important gain to us since Sinnett."<ref>Henry Steel Olcott, ''Old Diary Leaves'' Fourth Series (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1974), 184.</ref>

In this month she began editing the monthly theosophical journal [[Lucifer (periodical)|''Lucifer'']] with HPB.

On [[January 17]], 1890, she was elected as president of the [[Blavatsky Lodge]]. By the middle of the year her rented home in 19 Avenue Road became the new headquarters for the European Section of the TS, where HPB lived until the end of her life.

In August, 1890, Besant became one of twelve members of the [[Inner Group]] of the Esoteric Section, formed by HPB. On [[April 1]], 1891, a month before her death, Blavatsky appointed her to the highest official position in the Inner Group, after that of herself:

<blockquote>I hereby appoint in the name of the ''Master'', Annie Besant Chief Secretary of the Inner Group of the Esoteric Section and Recorder of the Teachings.<ref>Henk J. Spierenburg (compiler), ''The Inner Group Teachings of H. P. Blavatsky'' (San Diego, CA: Point Loma Publications, Inc, 1995), xv.</ref></blockquote>

A few months later she began her career as international lecturer for [[Theosophy]]. In April 1891 she visits the United States for a lecture tour and attends the TS American Section Convention in Boston. Mme. Blavatsky dies in London while Besant was on her trip back to London.

Besant succeeded HPB as head of the [[Esoteric Section]] in Europe.

After the death of Blavatsky, she continues her activities as international speaker, delivering hundreds of lectures in the US, Europe, India, and Australasia. A number of these lectures were published in book or pamphlet form. In addition to this, she becomes an author. From 1892 to 1904 she wrote the following books: ''The Seven Principles of Man'', ''Reincarnation'', ''Death–and After?'', ''Karma'', ''Man and His Bodies'', ''The Ancient Wisdom'', ''Some Problems of Life'', ''Esoteric Christianity; or The Lesser Mysteries'', ''Thought Power: Its Control and Culture'', ''A Study in Consciousness: A Contribution to the Study of Psychology''. In 1895 she receives the [[Subba Row Medal]] award for her 1894 Convention Lectures, published as ''The Self and Its Sheaths''.

== Incursion in Spiritism ==
By 1892, Besant was seen participating in seances, in an attempt to communicate with the late [[Blavatsky]]:
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«In 1892, only a year after her death, my colleague Mr. Basil Crump, Barrister-at-Law, was investigating the phenomena of a certain trance medium shortly before he joined the T. S. He was present at a private sitting with this medium in the studio of an artist friend, to which Mrs. Besant came with another member of H. P. B.'s Inner Group, Miss Emily Kislingbury, in order to speak with her deceased teacher. An intelligence calling itself "Madame Blavatsky" controlled the medium, and Mrs. Besant held a conversation with it. Later when Mr. Crump became acquainted with H. P. B.'s explanation of Spiritualistic phenomena, and her express denial that the true immortal Ego ever commu nicatedin this manner, he was naturally astonished that one of her most learned pupils should for a moment entertain such a possibility and waste her valuable time in attending a seance. But now he sees that it was only an early symptom of the astounding credulity and ignorance of occult science she has since exhibited...»<ref>Alice Leighton Cleather, ''H. P. Blavatsky A Great Betrayal'', 1922, p. 57n-58n. [http://www.filosofiaesoterica.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Alice-Cleather_HP-Blavatsky_A-Great-Betrayal.pdf]</ref>
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== Magnetization by Chakravarti ==

Annie Besant was repeatedly "magnetized" by Gyanendra Nath Chakravarti (a member of the Prayag lodge in Allahabad and representative for Brahmanism at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893), as described by Dr. Archibald Keightley, who in 1893 he witnessed these events:
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«I lived at Headquarters during Mr. Chakravarti's visit there and knew from Mrs. Besant, from him and from personal observation, of his frequent magnetisation of Mrs. Besant. He said that he did it to "coördinate her bodies for work to be done." To a physician and a student of occultism, the magnetisation of a woman advanced to the critical age of mid-life, a vegetarian, an ascetic, by a man, a meat-eater, one of full habit, large appetite and of another and dark race, is not wise. The latter magnetism will assuredly overcome the former, however excellent the intentions of both persons. And I soon saw the mental effect of this in Mrs. Besant's entire change of view, in other matters besides those of H.P.B. and Mr. Judge.»<ref>''The Path'', X, jun 1895, p99-100.[http://www.iapsop.com/archive/materials/the_path/the_path_v10_n3_june_1895.pdf]</ref>
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Chakravarti belonged to a group of orthodox Brahmins who wanted to destroy Blavatsky's work because they did not want her to give Westerners occult knowledge that they considered reserved for the scholars of their caste.

== Her work in India ==

On [[October 20]], 1893, Annie Besant departed for India for the first time, arriving there on [[November 16]]. There, she would travel extensively for four months giving lectures in many cities. In December she delivered her first International Convention lectures at Adyar, which included a talk on "India and Its Mission."

Talking about the effect of her early work on the Indian mind, especially of the [[Hinduism|Hindus]], Col. Olcott writes:

<blockquote>The development of Mrs. Besant’s relations with our work in India have been, moreover, what, to me, is the best possible evidence that she is, indeed, the agent selected to fructify the seeds which had been planted by H. P. B. and myself during the previous fifteen years. She has swept away all vestiges of the mistrust as to our mission in India, such as was entertained by the great body of orthodox Brahmins, who looked on my colleague and myself as in fact secret agents for a [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] propaganda and the would-be destroyers of Hinduism.<ref>Henry Steel Olcott, ''Old Diary Leaves'' Fifth Series (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1974), 92.</ref></blockquote>

Her influence in the educational, cultural, and political life of India would be remarkable.

=== Indian nationalist movement ===

The ''Dictionary of National Biography'' describes her political activity following Olcott's death:

<blockquote>She poured her superabundant energy into campaigning for self-government by means of newspapers she controlled—The Commonweal and New India—and in lectures such as India Bond or Free? (1926). In 1913 she joined the Indian National Congress. In 1915 she proposed to its executive committee that a network of home rule leagues be set up across the country. While at the outbreak of the 1914–18 war most Indian politicians, including Gandhi, the rising star, called a truce in their opposition to the raj, Besant did not, proclaiming 'England's need is India's opportunity' (New India, August 1914). In 1916 the tragedy of the Dublin Easter rising incited Mrs Besant to new heights of ferocity and contempt. In May 1917 the viceroy, Lord Chelmsford, bowed to Anglo-Indian demands and interned her at Ootacamund. The historic announcement made at Westminster on 20 August 1917... secured her release, when all India celebrated... On 26 December 1917 she became the first woman president of the 32nd Indian National Congress meeting at Calcutta. It was the summit of her influence, which thereafter declined. <ref>"Besant, Annie", ''Dictionary of National Biography''. Available at the Oxford [http://www.oxforddnb.com/templates/article.jsp?articleid=30735&back= DNB website].</ref>
</blockquote>

Besant's political work for India may be said to have started on [[December 22]], 1894, when she addressed the '''Indian National Congress''' for the first time. However, she definitely entered the Indian political arena in 1913, with the goal of achieving dominion status for the country. She joined the Indian National Congress and published a series of lectures entitled ''Wake up, India! A plea for social reform.''

In 1914, Annie Besant purchased an Indian newspaper and changed its name to [[New India (periodical)|New India]]. She used this newspaper to support the movement for Indian Nationalism, attack the colonial government of India and promote India's self-rule. In 1916 Besant launched the All India Home Rule League and became the first Organizing Secretary of the Central Committee. Organized to demand self-government within the British Empire, this was the first political party in India to have regime change as its main goal.
[[File:Birla House .jpeg|right|350px|thumb|House where Dr. Besant was kept under arrest. A plaque commemorates the historic event.]]
On [[June 15]], 1917, she and her two supporters, [[G. S. Arundale]] and [[B. P. Wadia]], were arrested by the Madras government. They were interned under house arrest the next day in Gulistan at Pudumund in Ooty, which was a property built by [[H. S. Olcott]] in 1890 as his summer home. Besant's arrest created a focus for protest and the movement spread out. When, on [[September 15]] of that year, she was freed, crowds all over India welcomed her. In December she took over as president of the Indian National Congress for a year, being the first woman to do so. The demand for self-rule in 1917 is regarded as an important milestone and a turning point in the struggle for Indian independence.<ref>[http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/150617/100-years-on-historians-remember-annie-besants-house-arrest-in-ooty-1.html 100 years on, historians remember Annie Besant’s house arrest in Ooty] at www.deccanchronicle.com</ref>

In 1919 Indian political sentiment began to favor native [[Mohandas Gandhi]], who had returned from leading Asians in a struggle against racism in South Africa. He encouraged a mass-based civil disobedience, albeit in a non-violent way. Seventy-three-year old Annie Besant opposed this policy, warning that promoting disobedience would end up in violence. Her proposal was to work for a change in the laws. Indians followed Gandhi's leadership, eventually leading to the independence of India in 1947, in the midst of violent clashes between Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims.

=== Work in education ===

Mrs. Besant was a tireless advocate for improving education in India. She helped to establish the [[Society for the Promotion of National Education]] to support school initiatives designed for Indian students in a country that was headed for home rule. She was particularly involved with these schools:

* Besant Theosophical College, Madanapalle, India
* National School, Bangalore, India
* National University of India, Chennai, India
* Annie Besant School, Indore, India
* Central Hindu College, Benares, India - founded in 1898 and now known as Benares Hindu University.
* Annie Besant School, Allahabad, India - established October 2, 1926<ref>"Annie Besant School Allahabad" in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Besant_School_Allahabad Wikipedia]</ref>
* Besant Memorial School, Chennai, India - opened June 2, 1934 under headmaster [[Sankara Menon]], M. A., "a young and brilliant graduate of Madras University''.<ref>"Adyar News," ''The American Theosophist'' 22.9 (September, 1934), 208.</ref>

In recognition for her efforts in the field of Indian education, the Banaras Hindu University conferred upon her the Degree of Doctor of Letters.<ref>Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa, ''Biography of Annie Besant'' (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1981), 28.</ref>

She gave positions to many Theosophists to teach in and supervise the schools, including [[George S. Arundale]], [[Nilakanta Sri Ram]], [[James H. Cousins]], [[Margaret Cousins]], [[Fritz Kunz]], [[Pieter K. Roest]], [[Mary K. Neff]], and [[Ernest Wood]].

==== Central Hindu College ====

Soon after her arrival Besant gathered around her a group of Indians interested in the regeneration of their country. After much planning she founded the Central Hindu College in Benares, which now is the nucleus of the Banaras Hindu University. [[Theosophist]]s from around the world came to India to help in this, including [[Francesca Arundale]] and [[George S. Arundale]].<ref>Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa, ''Biography of Annie Besant'' (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1981), 25-26.</ref>

The object of the College was to impart sound secular education, combined with moral and religious instruction, based on the fundamental tenets of Hinduism. The College prepared students for the M.A. and M.Sc. and lower examinations of the Allahabad University till the year 1917. Three years earlier, the management and control of the College had passed from the hands of its original trustees to the Hindu University Society, which was carrying on the work of inaugurating the present University.<ref>[http://www.theosophycanada.com/brief-history-of-the-central-hindu-college.php Brief History of the Central Hindu College] at TheosophyCanada.com</ref>

=== Indian Boy Scouts Association ===

During the course of 1916 Besant organized some troops of Boy Scouts in Madras and Benares. They followed the Scout Law, although the boys wore Indian turbans and sang Indian songs. When a request was sent to the founder of the international movement of Boys Scouts, Robert Baden-Powell, to recognize the Indian troops as part of the international organization, he refused. She then began to campaign for it, publishing an article in her newspaper [[New India (periodical)|New India]] on [[October 13]], 1916, an article entitled "Why not Indian Scouts?"<ref>Urmila Sharma, S.K. Sharma, ''Indian Political Thought'' (New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers and Distributors, 1996), 197.</ref> She organized the Indian Boy Scouts Association, based in Madras, headed by herself and George Arundale.

A few other organizations began to be formed in the country. In 1921, when Besant had gathered more than 20,000 members, Baden-Powell came to India, and recognized all the different Scout organizations in the country as part of the international movement. He conferred upon her the Badge of the Silver Wolf, a great honor. It was sent to her by the Viceroy of India, who included a personal letter.<ref>"Olcott Scout Benefit Performance," ''The American Theosophist'' 22.8 (August, 1934), 188.</ref>

== President of the Theosophical Society ==
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On [[July 6]], 1907, Annie Besant was elected as International President of the [[Theosophical Society]].

* 1908:
**Initiated the expansion of [[Adyar (campus)|Adyar]] property expanding it to 266 acres.
**February: founded the [[Theosophical Order of Service]].
**May: Inaugurated the [[Vasanta Press]] in Adyar.
**October: Established the [[International Order of the Round Table]].
**October: Established the Sons of India and the Daughters of India.

As President, Mrs. Besant supervised all the departments of the [[Adyar (campus)|Adyar headquarters estate]]; edited [[The Theosophist (periodical)|''The Theosophist'']]; and advised in the management of the [[Theosophical Publishing House (Adyar)|Theosophical Publishing House]] and the [[Vasanta Press]], as well as lecturing throughout the world.<ref>C. Jinarājadāsa, "Why I Do Not Stand for President" 1931 leaflet. Curupumallage Jinarājadāsa Papers. Records Series 03.04. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>
 
 
 
 

Mr. Jinarājadāsa wrote of her schedule:
<blockquote>
Dr. Besant worked from 6:30 a.m. to 8:15 p.m., with half an hour's interval for her midday meal, and half or three quarters of an hour for tea and chat. She took her supper at 8:30.<ref>C. Jinarājadāsa, "Why I Do Not Stand for President" 1931 leaflet. Curupumallage Jinarājadāsa Papers. Records Series 03.04. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>
</blockquote>

== Invocation ==

Members of the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)]] around the world regularly recite an [[Universal Invocation|invocation]] penned by Mrs. Besant. [[Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa|C. Jinarājadāsa]] wrote of its use in the ceremony of reciting the Prayers of the Religions, introduced at the [[Golden Jubilee Convention]] of 1925: "The ceremony always concludes with Dr. Besant's beautiful and famous invocation repeated by all:"<ref>C. Jinarājadāsa, Foreword to ''Bhārata Samāj Pūja,'' (Adyar, Madras, India: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1948), 6-7.</ref>
[[File:O Hidden Life.jpg|right|370px|thumb|Title of "O Hidden Life"]]
<blockquote>
O Hidden Life, vibrant in every atom; 
O Hidden Light, shining in every creature; 
O Hidden Love, embracing all in Oneness; 
May each who feels himself as one with Thee, 
Know he is also one with every other.
</blockquote>
The words were set to music at least twice, by [[Charles Elliott Fouser]] and by J. Eleanor Stakesby-Lewis,<ref>NOTE: Both versions are available from Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref> and another member, W. H. Perrins, proposed yet another version.<ref>W. H. Perrins correspondence with James S. Perkins. September-November, 1953. James S. Perkins Papers. Records Series 08.06. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>

== Oratory and speaking tours ==

Throughout all the years of her social activism and Theosophical work, Dr. Besant was much in demand as a public speaker. More information will be found at '''[[Besant lectures]]'''.

[[File:Annie Besant tree plaque.jpg|right|350px||thumb|Plaque under tree planted where AB last spoke on Olcott campus.]]

== Other work ==

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In the United States, Mrs. Besant purchased land in 1927 to establish the Happy Valley Foundation in Ojai, California. A school was not formed immediately, but with the efforts of [[J. Krishnamurti]] and others, the [[Besant Hill School of Happy Valley]] now operates on that site.

== Editorial work ==

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'''NOTE''' - see list at [http://www.kurtleland.com/annie-besant-shrine/periodicals/63-xvi-periodicals-edited-by-annie-besant-1878-1933 KurtLeland.com].

Mrs. Besant edited a weekly periodical called [[The Commonweal (periodical)|''The Commonweal'']].<ref>C. Hayavando Rao, ''The Indian Biographical Dictionary'' (Adyar: Pillar & Co.,1915), vi. Available online at [http://archive.org/details/indianbiographic00raoc Archive.org.]
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== Writings ==

Mrs. Besant left a large body of books and pamphlets, which are listed in '''[[Besant writings]]'''.

She also wrote hundreds of magazine articles and editorials. Over 2500 articles written for periodicals of the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society located in Adyar]] are documented in the [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] under the name [http://www.austheos.org.au/cgi-bin/ui-csvsearch.pl?search=annie+besant&method=all&header=field4&page=24 '''Annie Besant'''].

== Later years ==

In 1929, Dr. Besant made her final tour of the United States, and On [[September 2]], 1929, she spoke to members on the [[Olcott (campus)|Olcott campus]] in a farewell address.

On [[September 20]], 1933, Annie Besant passed away just before her 85th birthday. She was cremated in [[Adyar (campus)|Adyar]] with great ceremony. Half of the ashes were deposited in the Ganges by [[Bhagavan Das]], near the site where [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky|Mme Blavatsky]]’s ashes had been cast. The other half was placed in the [[Adyar (campus)#Garden of Remembrance|Garden of Remembrance at Adyar]]. Ten years after the final American tour, on [[July 19]], 1939, a fir tree was planted at the place where she last spoke on the [[Olcott (campus)|Olcott campus]], incorporating soil from Adyar's Garden of Remembrance brought by [[Henry Hotchener|Henry]] and [[Marie Russak Hotchener|Marie Hotchener]].<ref>"The Besant Commemoration," ''The American Theosophist'' 27.9 (September, 1939), 214.</ref>

== Tributes and memorials ==
[[File:Besant stamp.jpg|180px|right|thumb|Indian stamp issued in 1963]]
The Indian government issued a '''postage stamp''' honoring Mrs. Besant in 1963.

In addition to the '''schools''' she personally founded, other schools that have been named in her honor include Annie Besant School, Meerut, India.<ref>[http://www.anniebesant.in/history.html Annie Besant School].</ref>

Other groups and places named in her honor include:
* '''Annie Besant Memorial Hall''', Cardiff, Wales - opened in October, 1934.
* '''TOS Annie Besant Model School''', Rayagada, Odisha, India - opened in 1992 by the [[Theosophical Order of Service]] in Rayagada.
* '''Lodges''' named after Annie Besant include the American cities of Cleveland, Los Angeles, Tulsa, Boston, Seattle, Houston, Nashville, San Diego, Chicago, and Indianapolis.

[[File:AB Google Doodle.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Google Doodle posted October 1, 2015]]
== Annie Besant in popular culture ==

On October 1, 2015, a '''Google Doodle''' was posted to honor Dr. Besant's 168th birthday.

The DVD release of '''''The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones''''' included a companion historical documentary called "Annie Besant - An Unlikely Rebel." <ref>It appears in Chapter 5: Journey of Radiance, on Disc 7 of Volume 1, with a run-time of 26 minutes, 55 seconds.</ref>

== Biographies ==

Dr. Besant and her activities are the subject of many biographies, and are also covered extensively in works about H. P. Blavatsky, H. S. Olcott, C. W. Leadbeater, J. Krishnamurti, George Bernard Shaw, M. K. Gandhi, Charles Bradlaugh, birth control, Freethinking, women Freemasons, English trade unions, Hindu Renaissance, Indian National Congress, Indian nationalism, and Indian education. These are some of the biographies:

* Aiyangar, M V Srinivasa. '''''An Open Letter to Mrs. Annie Besant; Being a Reply to Her Attacks on Hinduism'''''. Madras, M. C. Narasimhacharya [1915]. Available at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015024217815;view=1up;seq=1 Hathitrust].

* Aiyar, Ramaswami. '''''Annie Besant'''''. Delhi Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, <nowiki>[</nowiki>1963<nowiki>]</nowiki>. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015026275894;q1=Annie%20Besant Hathitrust].

* Besant, Arthur Digby. '''''The Besant Pedigree'''''. London: Besant & Co., 1930. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.31822035058536 Hathitrust].

* Besterman, Theodor. '''''Mrs. Annie Besant, a Modern Prophet''''', London: K. Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co., Ltd., 1934.

* Besterman, Theodore. '''''The Annie Besant Calendar'''''. London: The Theosophical Pub. House, 1927. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.b2834148 Hathitrust].

* Besterman, Theodore. '''''A Bibliography of Annie Besant'''''. London, The Theosophical society in England, 1924. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.32106002836655 Hathitrust].

* Bright, Esther. '''''Old Memories and Letters of Annie Besant'''''. London: Theosophical Publishing House, 1936. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015010435405 Hathitrust].

* Dictionary of National Biography. '''"Besant, Annie"''', ''Dictionary of National Biography''. Available at the Oxford [http://www.oxforddnb.com/templates/article.jsp?articleid=30735&back= DNB website]. This is a particularly well-written account of her life.

* Dinnage, Rosemary. '''''Annie Besant'''''. Harmondsworth, Middlesex, England: Penguin Books, 1986.

* Fussell, Joseph H. Mrs. '''''Annie Besant and the Leadbeater Advice'''''. San Diego: 1913. Pamphlet. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.b2765584 Hathitrust].

* Indian Section, Theosophical Society. '''''In honour of Dr. Annie Besant: Lectures by Eminent Persons, 1952-88'''''. Varanasi, U.P., India: Indian Section, Theosophical Society, 1990.

* Kumar, Yudhistera. '''''Annie Besant as an Indian Educator'''''. With a foreword by B. Pattabhi Sitaramayya. Lashkar, Gwalior, Swarup Publications [introd. 1951] Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015039338606;q1=Annie%20Besant Hathitrust].

* Mukerji, N. N. '''''Unemployment and Limitation of Family. With 46 illus. and ports. of Mr. Charles Bradlaugh and Mrs. Annie Besant of 1877'''''. Calcutta, N.N. Mukerji, 1918. Available at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015050564403;view=1up;seq=1 Hathitrust].

* Muthanna, I. M. '''''Mother Besant and Mahatma Gandhi'''''. Vellore, Tamil Nadu: Thenpulam, 1986. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015049819025 Hathitrust].

* Nethercot, Arthur Hobart. '''''The First Five Lives of Annie Besant'''''. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1960.

* Nethercot, Arthur Hobart. '''''The Last Four Lives of Annie Besant'''''. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1963. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015011353763 Hathitrust].

* Pécastaing-Boissiere, Muriel. '''''Annie Besant (1847-1933): La lutte et la quête'''''. Paris: Éditions Adyar, 2015. '''English edition:''' '''''Annie Besant: Struggles and Quest'''''. London: Theosophical Publishing House, 2017. '''German edition:''' '''''Annie Besant : Weisheit und Wissenschaft - Die Biographie'''''. Aquamarin- Verlag GmbH, 2017.

* Prakasa, Sri. '''''Annie Besant'''''. Bombay: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 1954.

* Prakasa, Sri. '''''Annie Besant as Woman and as Leader'''''. 3rd edition - Bombay: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 1962. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015049219051 Hathitrust].

* Pruthi, Raj. '''''Annie Besant's rise to power in Indian politics, 1914-1917'''''. New Delhi : Concept Pub. Co., 1981. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015047661924 Hathitrust].

* Prakasa, Sri. '''''Annie Besant'''''. Bombay, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 1954. 2nd ed

* Prakasa, Sri. '''''Annie Besant as Woman and as Leader'''''. Bombay, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 1962. 3rd ed.

* Theosophical Society. '''''Woman World Honoured: Annie Besant, Warrior'''''. Madras, Theosophical Pub. House, 1943.

* Veritas <nowiki>[</nowiki>pseudonym<nowiki>]</nowiki>. '''''Mrs. Besant and the Alcyone Case'''''. Mylapore, Madras [India] : Goodwin & Co., 1913. Available at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.b2835070;view=1up;seq=5 Hathitrust].

* Wessinger, Catherine. '''''Annie Besant and Progressive Messianism (1847-1933)'''''. Lewiston, N.Y. : E. Mellen Press, 1988. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015025098925 Hathitrust].

* West, Geoffrey <nowiki>[</nowiki>pseudonym<nowiki>]</nowiki>. '''''Annie Besant'''''. New York, Viking Press, 1928. Available at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.$b284557;view=1up;seq=11 Hathitrust].

* Williams, Gertrude Marvin. '''''The Passionate Pilgrim: a Life of Annie Besant''''' . New York : Coward-McCann, 1931.

== Online resources ==
===Articles===
*[http://theosophy.ph/encyclo/index.php?title=Besant,_Annie# Annie Besant] in Theosopedia.
*[http://www.katinkahesselink.net/his/Besant-Educator.htm# Annie Besant as Instructor and Educator] by John Algeo
*[http://www.theosophical.ca/adyar_pamphlets/AdyarPamphlet_No183.pdf# Dr. Besant: Warrior] by George S. Arundale
*[http://www.flonnet.com/fl1420/14201120.htm# A Special Kind of Person] by Radha Burnier
*[http://www.theosophical.ca/adyar_pamphlets/AdyarPamphlet_No190_191.pdf# Annie Besant and the Changing World] by Bhagavan Das
*[http://www.theosophycanada.com/files/the-central-hindu-college.pdf# The Central Hindu College and Mrs. Besant] by Bhagavan Das
*[http://www.theosophical.ca/adyar_pamphlets/AdyarPamphlet_No182.pdf# Dr. Besant and India's Religious Revival] by Hirendra Nath Datta
*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1626# Something About Annie Besant] by Fritz Kunz
*[http://www.katinkahesselink.net/other/leadb2.html# Dr. Besant's First Use of Clairvoyance] by C.W. Leadbeater
*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1366# Confounding or Amazing? The Multiple Deconversions of Annie Besant] by Carol Hanbery MacKay
*[http://www.theosophical.ca/adyar_pamphlets/AdyarPamphlet_No186.pdf# Dr. Besant as a Comrade and a Leader] by C.P. Ramaswami Alyar
*[http://www.katinkahesselink.net/other/sender-besant.html# Annie Besant as an Early Theosophist] by Pablo Sender
*[http://www.katinkahesselink.net/his/shearman1.html# A Serious Dedication] by Hugh Shearman
*[http://www.ts-adyar.org/content/annie-besant-1847-1933# Annie Besant (1847 - 1933)] by Theosophical Society (Adyar)
*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1323# An Irish High Priestess in India] by Lowell Thomas
*[http://international.theoservice.org/members/innergrowth/AnnieBesant-on-Service-Duty-Sacrifice.pdf Dr. Besant on Service, Duty, and Sacrifice] by Dorothy Bell

=== Books ===
*[http://www.gutenberg.org/files/12085/12085-h/12085-h.htm# Annie Besant: An Autobiography]

=== Videos===
Mrs. Besant appears in several silent films, but no recordings of her voice are known to exist.<ref>Sidney A. Cook letter to Mrs. E. Grace Ring. July 6, 1933. Sidney A. Cook Papers. Records Series 08.05. Theosophical Society in America Archives. Mr. Cook stated, "There are no records by Dr. Besant and probably never will be now, for she is very frail."</ref>
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVe3iaf8RYA# Theosophist Annie Besant Documentary - Part 1], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKszSgT1Fqs# Part 2] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY5bQeCjsXo# Part 3] on You Tube

===Additional resources===
* [http://www.kurtleland.com/annie-besant-shrine/orientation/41-chronology# Annie Besant - Chronology] by Kurt Leland.
* [http://www.astro.com/cgi/chart.cgi?wgid=wgeJwljs0KwkAMhJ9GUIiQVKXqkoOC9KDoSTyn7vYH3VTaldK3d1svYfhmkklfv2pOTOlZyKjlo-tEAxxUawcFEBACbdcpULpPduCxj6CUNyBcGrWNwumazRKc388LmMwN6QrhG7eQxoGARmyu4h1PZ2P63zJiK8ExRXR7hiZ3bVRjncnD8Il_-VCxhN5U3cBLMm3H9Mh-fm41Xg# Annie Besant's Natal Chart] at Astrodienst
* [http://www.khaldea.com/charts/anniebesant.shtml Annie Besant Natal Horoscope] at Khaldea.
* [http://www.katinkahesselink.net/other/c/c-besant.html About Annie Besant] at KatinkaHesselink.net

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== Early life and family ==

Annie Wood was born in London on [[October 1]], 1847, to middle-class parents William Wood and Emily Morris, of Irish origin. Annie's childhood was difficult. Her father, a doctor, died when she was only five years old, after accidentally contracting tuberculosis from a deceased man. His death left the family severely strained financially. Not long after this, one of Annie's brothers died too. Her mother tried running a boarding house for boys at Harrow School but was unable to support her daughter. In 1855, she put Annie under the care of her philanthropic friend Ellen Marryat, who would be able to provide the girl a good education. This changed Annie's life drastically.

At eighteen Annie got engaged to shy and austere evangelical Anglican, Frank Besant. Two years later, in 1867, she married the 26-year-old clergyman. Within a few years the couple had two children, Digby and Mabel. The marriage, however, was not a happy one. Conflicts arouse over Annie's independence as well as her religious and political concerns, but she was also physically ill-treated by her husband. So terrible was her marriage that once, with poison in her hand, she thought of committing suicide. As she was about to drink it she heard a clear voice of stern reproval, which said to her: "O Coward, coward, who used to dream of martyrdom and cannot stand a few years of woe". She instantly threw the bottle out of the window and never forgot the voice.<ref>Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa, ''A Short Biography of Dr. Annie Besant'' (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1932), 5-6.</ref></blockquote>

Eventually, in 1873, she left her husband and returned to London, keeping the custody of her daughter.

== Early social activism ==

Around the time of her marriage Annie visited some friends in Manchester, were she got into contact with both English radicals and the Irish Fenian Martyrs of Manchester. Through elderly lawyer William Roberts, much loved by the workers of Manchester for his unpaid work on their behalf, she became acquainted with the conditions of the urban poor. All this awakened her political and social consciousness.

After her marriage Annie began to support farm workers who were fighting to unionise and to win better conditions, but her husband sided with the landlords and farmers.

During her marriage and soon after her separation, Annie began to lose her faith in Christianity and gradually feel into atheism and the [[Freethought|Freethought movemen]]t, which sought to alleviate human suffering through education and social reform. In the summer of 1874 she became a member of the National Secular Society. In 1875, she would be elected as its vice-president. During this stage of her life she would become a remarkable supporter of freedom of thought, women's rights, secularism, birth control, Fabian socialism and workers' rights.

At the head of the movement was Charles Bradlaugh, who soon developed a close relationship with Besant. He was the editor of the radical newspaper the ''National Reformer'' and gave her a job working for it as a columnist and reviewer. During the next few years she wrote many articles on issues such as marriage and women's right to vote, trade unions, national education, birth control, and the abolition of capital punishment. At this time Besant also developed a reputation as an outstanding public speaker. Her first talk was on '''"The Political Status of Women"''' and it was a success, printed later as a pamphlet.

Besant began to lecture around the country, sometimes along with Bradlaugh, sometimes by herself, and soon became one of the most prominent champions of atheism and freethought in Britain.

=== The Fruits of Philosophy ===

Besant and Bradlaugh became household names in 1877 when they republished a pamphlet promoting birth-control by the American Charles Knowlton entitled '''''The Fruits of Philosophy'''''. The work claimed that in order to be happy working-class families had to be able to decide how many children they wanted. The pamphlet was highly controversial and caused a real scandal, especially among the religious establishment. It was vigorously opposed by the Church and eventually banned as an "obscene work".

They were arrested and put on trial; charged with publishing material that was "likely to deprave or corrupt those whose minds are open to immoral influences". In court they argued that "we think it more moral to prevent conception of children than, after they are born, to murder them by want of food, air and clothing."

During the trial Besant was instrumental in founding the '''Malthusian League''', which would go on to advocate for the abolition of penalties for the promotion of contraception. She wrote and published her own birth-control pamphlet with a "less coarse" style entitled ''The Laws of Population''. The idea of a woman advocating birth-control received wide-publicity. Newspapers like ''The Times'' accused Besant of writing "an indecent, lewd, filthy, bawdy and obscene book". They were both found guilty of publishing an "obscene libel" and sentenced to six months in prison. However, the conviction was quashed on appeal due to a technicality.

In spite of the legal victory, Annie had to pay a terrible price for the scandal. Rev. Besant used the publicity of the affair to file a case for the custody of their daughter Mabel. He was able to persuade the court that she was unfit to look after her on the grounds of Annie being an atheist, associated to infidel Charles Bradlaugh, and promoter of an indecent obscene pamphlet.

The loss of her two children caused her great grief. Later, when they grew up, they both became devoted admirers of their mother.

=== The Match Girls ===

In the 1880's Besant began to shift her political views, deserting Bradlaugh's radicalism for the more moderate socialism of the noted organisation, the '''Fabian Society'''. Annie hesitated for long before changing her allegiance, which would bring her "into collision with the dearest of my friends." Finally, she publicly embraced Socialism in the Summer of 1885, during a lecture by a young and little-known '''George Bernard Shaw'''. As they became acquainted, he greatly admired her skills as a lecturer: "Now at this time Mrs. Besant was the greatest orator in England, and possibly in Europe... I have never heard her excelled."<ref>George Bernard Shaw, "Mrs. Besant as a Fabian Socialist" ''The Theosophist'' 39.1 (October, 1917), 12.</ref> He saw her involvement in Fabianism as a means of developing her organizational skills and teamwork.
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In selecting the Fabian Society for her passage through Socialism Mrs. Besant made a very sound choice; for it was the only one of the three Socialist Societies then competing with one another in which there was anything to be learnt that she did not already know. It was managed by a small group of men who were not only very clever individually, but broken in to team work with one another so effectually that they had raised the value of the Society's output far above that of the individual output of any one of them... This was exactly what Mrs. Besant needed at that moment to complete her equipment."<ref>George Bernard Shaw, "Mrs. Besant as a Fabian Socialist" ''The Theosophist'' 39.1 (October, 1917), 12-13.</ref>
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This was a time of growing working class agitation, increased by poor working conditions and high unemployment. By the end of 1887, a mass rally against unemployment was held in Trafalgar Square, at which Besant was a key speaker at the event. The rally was disrupted by the police leading to one death and many injuries. The events created a great sensation, and became known as "Bloody Sunday". Besant took the charge of organizing legal aid for the jailed workers and support for their families.
[[File:Match Girls Strike plaque.jpg|230px|right|thumb|Plaque for Match Girls Strike, 1888]]
Some months later young socialist [[Herbert Burrows]] brought to her attention the health-threatening situation of young women workers at the Bryant & May match factory. They worked long hours for low pay and were liable to suffer from industrial illnesses. At the time, the matchstick industry was a very powerful lobby, since electric light was not yet widely available, and matches were an essential commodity. On [[June 23]], 1888, Annie published an article ''White Slavery'', where she drew attention to the dangers of phosphorus fumes and complained about the low wages paid to them. The three women who provided information for Annie's article were fired. Annie helped the women to form a Matchgirls Union and, after a three week strike, the company was forced to make significant concessions including the re-employment the three victimized women. The public sympathy and success of the strike was an important development in the unskilled trades union movement.

== Introduction to Madame Blavatsky ==

In spite of the success in her social activism Besant was still unhappy and felt a deep void. In recalling this period of her life she wrote:

<blockquote>Ever more and more had been growing on me the feeling that something more than I had was needed for the cure of social ills. The Socialist position sufficed on the economic side, but where to gain the inspiration, the motive, which should lead to the realisation of the Brotherhood of Man?<ref>Annie Besant, ''An Autobiography'' (Adyar, Madras: Theosophical Publishing House, 1984), 308.</ref></blockquote>

For a few years now she had been growing dissatisfied with the field of social reform. She saw the limitation of its reach to solve humanity's problems. She had also failed to find and "organise bands of unselfish workers" and was wondering "where was the material for the nobler Social Order". As a result of this she had also become interested in psychology, hypnotism, dreams, etc. It was at this time that she came across [[Alfred Percy Sinnett|A. P. Sinnett]]'s first book, [[The Occult World (book)|''The Occult World'']], which explained the seemingly supernatural phenomena as being part of unknown aspects of the natural law. She then started researching into [[Spiritualism]] and its phenomena, [[clairvoyance]], [[clairaudience]], and [[Telepathy|thought-reading]].<ref>Annie Besant, ''An Autobiography'' (Adyar, Madras: Theosophical Publishing House, 1984), 309.</ref>

One day, in 1889, an event happened that would mark the beginning of a new life. She wrote:

<blockquote>I was making desperate efforts to pierce the darkness, and was seeking with passionate earnestness to obtain some direct evidence of the existence of [[Soul]] and of the superphysical worlds; one evening as I sat alone, concentrating my mind on this longing, I heard the Master's voice--but knew not whose it was--and after some questions asked by Him and answered by me, came the promise that I should soon find the light--a promise quickly verified.<ref>[http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/mastersencounterswith.htm# A Casebook of Encounters with the Theosophical Mahatmas] Case 60a, compiled and edited by Daniel H. Caldwell</ref></blockquote>

This voice, unknown to her at the time, was that of the [[Morya|Mahatma Morya]], who was to become her [[Master of Wisdom|Master]]. He had asked her: "Are you willing to sacrifice everything to find Truth?", and she replied, "Yes, Lord". Then the voice continued: "You will find it soon." She did not know who had spoken, but it was the same voice as on the earlier occasion.

Two weeks later her friend [[William Thomas Stead|W. T. Stead]], the famous Editor of the ''Pall Mall Gazette'' and founder of the journal ''Review of Reviews'', gave her two large volumes asking her if she could review them. "My young men all fight shy of them, but you are quite mad enough on these subjects to make something of them." The books were the two volumes of [[The Secret Doctrine (book)|''The Secret Doctrine'']], written by [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky|H. P. Blavatsky]]. She described her experience in reading the book as follows:

<blockquote>As I turned over page after page the interest became absorbing; but how familiar it seemed; how my mind leapt forward to presage the conclusions, how natural it was, how coherent, how subtle, and yet how intelligible. I was dazzled, blinded by the light in which disjointed facts were seen as parts of a mighty whole, and all my puzzles, riddles, problems, seemed to disappear. The effect was partially illusory in one sense, in that they all had to be slowly unravelled later, the brain gradually assimilating that which the swift intuition had grasped as truth. But the light had been seen, and in that flash of illumination I knew that the weary search was over and the very Truth was found.<ref>Annie Besant, ''An Autobiography'' (Adyar, Madras: Theosophical Publishing House, 1984), 310.</ref></blockquote>

She wrote the review and it was published in ''The Pall Mall Gazette'' (London) on [[April 25]], 1889. Then, she sent a note to the author asking to be allowed to call upon her. Mme. Blavatsky answered with a cordial note of invitation, saying:

<blockquote>I too have long been wishing to make your acquaintance, as there is nothing in the world that I admire more than pluck and the rare courage to come out and state one’s opinions boldly in the face of all the world.<ref>[http://www.katinkahesselink.net/other/sender-besant.html#_ednref3# Annie Besant as an Early Theosophist] by Pablo Sender</ref></blockquote>

On the evening of [[May 10]], Besant and her friend [[Herbert Burrows]] went to meet with Mme. Blavatsky. After some informal conversation Blavatsky expressed her wish to have Besant joining the Theosophical Society. Although she wanted to join, she was aware that this step would produce a rift with all her previous Freethinker and Socialist associates and friends, especially Charles Bradlaugh. She became a member of the Society on [[May 21]], 1889.<ref>Annie Besant, ''An Autobiography'' (Adyar, Madras: Theosophical Publishing House, 1984), 314.</ref>

=== Seeing the Master ===

In July 1889, she joined Mme. Blavatsky in Fontainebleau and witnessed the writing of [[The Voice of the Silence (book)|''The Voice of the Silence'']]. It was here that she saw the radiant astral figure of her [[Morya|Master Morya]] for the first time, visible to her physical eyes. She wrote:

<blockquote>I will tell you about the first occasion on which I saw my Master. Soon after I had joined the Society, it happened that I was in England at a time when H. P. B. was in Fontainebleau, France, where [[The Voice of the Silence (book)|''The Voice of the Silence'']] was written. She wrote me to go over and join her, which I did with joy. She was living in a delightful old house out in the country, and I was put in a bed-room near hers, a door connecting the two. One night I awoke suddenly owing to an extraordinary feeling that there was in the room. The air was all throbbing, and it seemed as if an electric machine was playing there; the whole room was electric. I was so astonished (for it was my first experience of the kind) that I sat up in bed, wondering what on earth could be happening. It was quite dark, and in those days I was not a bit clairvoyant. At the foot of the bed a luminous figure appeared, and stood there from half a minute to a minute. It was the figure of a very tall man, and I thought, from pictures I had seen, it was H. P. B.’s Master. Near him was another figure, more faintly luminous, which I could not clearly distinguish. The brilliant figure stood quite still, looking at me, and I was so utterly astounded that I sat perfectly still, simply looking at Him; I did not even think of saluting Him. So I remained motionless and then gradually the figure vanished. Next day I told H. P. B. what had happened, and she replied: ‘Yes, Master came to see me in the night, and went into your room to have a look at you.’ This was my first experience of seeing a Master; it must have been clearly a case of materialisation, for as I have said, I was not in the least clairvoyant at the time.<ref>[http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/mastersencounterswith.htm# A Casebook of Encounters with the Theosophical Mahatmas] Case 60b, compiled and edited by Daniel H. Caldwell</ref></blockquote>

== Early Theosophical work ==
[[File:Annie Besant in black standing.jpg|200px|right]]

Her decision to join the Theosophical Society met a storm of criticism from her former associates in London. To explain her change of view, on [[August 4]] and [[August 11|11]], 1889, she delivered a lecture in the Hall of Science on the subject '''"Why I Became a Theosophist'''."

On [[September 4]] of that year, in [[H. P. Blavatsky|HPB]]’s house, she met [[Henry Steel Olcott|H. S. Olcott]], co-founder of the Theosophical Society and international President. He immediately recognized her value. He wrote in [[Old Diary Leaves (book)|Old Diary Leaves]]: "At the time of my [first] visit I had the chance to see of what infinite tenderness and unselfish compassion Mrs Besant was capable,"<ref>Henry Steel Olcott, ''Old Diary Leaves'' Fourth Series (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1974), 192.</ref> and, "She is the most important gain to us since Sinnett."<ref>Henry Steel Olcott, ''Old Diary Leaves'' Fourth Series (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1974), 184.</ref>

In this month she began editing the monthly theosophical journal [[Lucifer (periodical)|''Lucifer'']] with HPB.

On [[January 17]], 1890, she was elected as president of the [[Blavatsky Lodge]]. By the middle of the year her rented home in 19 Avenue Road became the new headquarters for the European Section of the TS, where HPB lived until the end of her life.

In August, 1890, Besant became one of twelve members of the [[Inner Group]] of the Esoteric Section, formed by HPB. On [[April 1]], 1891, a month before her death, Blavatsky appointed her to the highest official position in the Inner Group, after that of herself:

<blockquote>I hereby appoint in the name of the ''Master'', Annie Besant Chief Secretary of the Inner Group of the Esoteric Section and Recorder of the Teachings.<ref>Henk J. Spierenburg (compiler), ''The Inner Group Teachings of H. P. Blavatsky'' (San Diego, CA: Point Loma Publications, Inc, 1995), xv.</ref></blockquote>

A few months later she began her career as international lecturer for [[Theosophy]]. In April 1891 she visits the United States for a lecture tour and attends the TS American Section Convention in Boston. Mme. Blavatsky dies in London while Besant was on her trip back to London.

Besant succeeded HPB as head of the [[Esoteric Section]] in Europe.

After the death of Blavatsky, she continues her activities as international speaker, delivering hundreds of lectures in the US, Europe, India, and Australasia. A number of these lectures were published in book or pamphlet form. In addition to this, she becomes an author. From 1892 to 1904 she wrote the following books: ''The Seven Principles of Man'', ''Reincarnation'', ''Death–and After?'', ''Karma'', ''Man and His Bodies'', ''The Ancient Wisdom'', ''Some Problems of Life'', ''Esoteric Christianity; or The Lesser Mysteries'', ''Thought Power: Its Control and Culture'', ''A Study in Consciousness: A Contribution to the Study of Psychology''. In 1895 she receives the [[Subba Row Medal]] award for her 1894 Convention Lectures, published as ''The Self and Its Sheaths''.

== Incursion in Spiritism ==
By 1892, Besant was seen participating in seances, in an attempt to communicate with the late [[Blavatsky]]:
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«In 1892, only a year after her death, my colleague Mr. Basil Crump, Barrister-at-Law, was investigating the phenomena of a certain trance medium shortly before he joined the T. S. He was present at a private sitting with this medium in the studio of an artist friend, to which Mrs. Besant came with another member of H. P. B.'s Inner Group, Miss Emily Kislingbury, in order to speak with her deceased teacher. An intelligence calling itself "Madame Blavatsky" controlled the medium, and Mrs. Besant held a conversation with it. Later when Mr. Crump became acquainted with H. P. B.'s explanation of Spiritualistic phenomena, and her express denial that the true immortal Ego ever commu nicatedin this manner, he was naturally astonished that one of her most learned pupils should for a moment entertain such a possibility and waste her valuable time in attending a seance. But now he sees that it was only an early symptom of the astounding credulity and ignorance of occult science she has since exhibited...»<ref>Alice Leighton Cleather, ''H. P. Blavatsky A Great Betrayal'', 1922, p. 57n-58n. [http://www.filosofiaesoterica.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Alice-Cleather_HP-Blavatsky_A-Great-Betrayal.pdf]</ref>
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== Magnetization by Chakravarti ==

Annie Besant was repeatedly "magnetized" by Gyanendra Nath Chakravarti (a member of the Prayag lodge in Allahabad and representative for Brahmanism at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893), as described by Dr. Archibald Keightley, who in 1893 he witnessed these events:
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«I lived at Headquarters during Mr. Chakravarti's visit there and knew from Mrs. Besant, from him and from personal observation, of his frequent magnetisation of Mrs. Besant. He said that he did it to "coördinate her bodies for work to be done." To a physician and a student of occultism, the magnetisation of a woman advanced to the critical age of mid-life, a vegetarian, an ascetic, by a man, a meat-eater, one of full habit, large appetite and of another and dark race, is not wise. The latter magnetism will assuredly overcome the former, however excellent the intentions of both persons. And I soon saw the mental effect of this in Mrs. Besant's entire change of view, in other matters besides those of H.P.B. and Mr. Judge.»<ref>''The Path'', X, jun 1895, p99-100.[http://www.iapsop.com/archive/materials/the_path/the_path_v10_n3_june_1895.pdf]</ref>
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Chakravarti belonged to a group of orthodox Brahmins who wanted to destroy Blavatsky's work because they did not want her to give Westerners occult knowledge that they considered reserved for the scholars of their caste.

== Her work in India ==

On [[October 20]], 1893, Annie Besant departed for India for the first time, arriving there on [[November 16]]. There, she would travel extensively for four months giving lectures in many cities. In December she delivered her first International Convention lectures at Adyar, which included a talk on "India and Its Mission."

Talking about the effect of her early work on the Indian mind, especially of the [[Hinduism|Hindus]], Col. Olcott writes:

<blockquote>The development of Mrs. Besant’s relations with our work in India have been, moreover, what, to me, is the best possible evidence that she is, indeed, the agent selected to fructify the seeds which had been planted by H. P. B. and myself during the previous fifteen years. She has swept away all vestiges of the mistrust as to our mission in India, such as was entertained by the great body of orthodox Brahmins, who looked on my colleague and myself as in fact secret agents for a [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] propaganda and the would-be destroyers of Hinduism.<ref>Henry Steel Olcott, ''Old Diary Leaves'' Fifth Series (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1974), 92.</ref></blockquote>

Her influence in the educational, cultural, and political life of India would be remarkable.

=== Indian nationalist movement ===

The ''Dictionary of National Biography'' describes her political activity following Olcott's death:

<blockquote>She poured her superabundant energy into campaigning for self-government by means of newspapers she controlled—The Commonweal and New India—and in lectures such as India Bond or Free? (1926). In 1913 she joined the Indian National Congress. In 1915 she proposed to its executive committee that a network of home rule leagues be set up across the country. While at the outbreak of the 1914–18 war most Indian politicians, including Gandhi, the rising star, called a truce in their opposition to the raj, Besant did not, proclaiming 'England's need is India's opportunity' (New India, August 1914). In 1916 the tragedy of the Dublin Easter rising incited Mrs Besant to new heights of ferocity and contempt. In May 1917 the viceroy, Lord Chelmsford, bowed to Anglo-Indian demands and interned her at Ootacamund. The historic announcement made at Westminster on 20 August 1917... secured her release, when all India celebrated... On 26 December 1917 she became the first woman president of the 32nd Indian National Congress meeting at Calcutta. It was the summit of her influence, which thereafter declined. <ref>"Besant, Annie", ''Dictionary of National Biography''. Available at the Oxford [http://www.oxforddnb.com/templates/article.jsp?articleid=30735&back= DNB website].</ref>
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Besant's political work for India may be said to have started on [[December 22]], 1894, when she addressed the '''Indian National Congress''' for the first time. However, she definitely entered the Indian political arena in 1913, with the goal of achieving dominion status for the country. She joined the Indian National Congress and published a series of lectures entitled ''Wake up, India! A plea for social reform.''

In 1914, Annie Besant purchased an Indian newspaper and changed its name to [[New India (periodical)|New India]]. She used this newspaper to support the movement for Indian Nationalism, attack the colonial government of India and promote India's self-rule. In 1916 Besant launched the All India Home Rule League and became the first Organizing Secretary of the Central Committee. Organized to demand self-government within the British Empire, this was the first political party in India to have regime change as its main goal.
[[File:Birla House .jpeg|right|350px|thumb|House where Dr. Besant was kept under arrest. A plaque commemorates the historic event.]]
On [[June 15]], 1917, she and her two supporters, [[G. S. Arundale]] and [[B. P. Wadia]], were arrested by the Madras government. They were interned under house arrest the next day in Gulistan at Pudumund in Ooty, which was a property built by [[H. S. Olcott]] in 1890 as his summer home. Besant's arrest created a focus for protest and the movement spread out. When, on [[September 15]] of that year, she was freed, crowds all over India welcomed her. In December she took over as president of the Indian National Congress for a year, being the first woman to do so. The demand for self-rule in 1917 is regarded as an important milestone and a turning point in the struggle for Indian independence.<ref>[http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/150617/100-years-on-historians-remember-annie-besants-house-arrest-in-ooty-1.html 100 years on, historians remember Annie Besant’s house arrest in Ooty] at www.deccanchronicle.com</ref>

In 1919 Indian political sentiment began to favor native [[Mohandas Gandhi]], who had returned from leading Asians in a struggle against racism in South Africa. He encouraged a mass-based civil disobedience, albeit in a non-violent way. Seventy-three-year old Annie Besant opposed this policy, warning that promoting disobedience would end up in violence. Her proposal was to work for a change in the laws. Indians followed Gandhi's leadership, eventually leading to the independence of India in 1947, in the midst of violent clashes between Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims.

=== Work in education ===

Mrs. Besant was a tireless advocate for improving education in India. She helped to establish the [[Society for the Promotion of National Education]] to support school initiatives designed for Indian students in a country that was headed for home rule. She was particularly involved with these schools:

* Besant Theosophical College, Madanapalle, India
* National School, Bangalore, India
* National University of India, Chennai, India
* Annie Besant School, Indore, India
* Central Hindu College, Benares, India - founded in 1898 and now known as Benares Hindu University.
* Annie Besant School, Allahabad, India - established October 2, 1926<ref>"Annie Besant School Allahabad" in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Besant_School_Allahabad Wikipedia]</ref>
* Besant Memorial School, Chennai, India - opened June 2, 1934 under headmaster [[Sankara Menon]], M. A., "a young and brilliant graduate of Madras University''.<ref>"Adyar News," ''The American Theosophist'' 22.9 (September, 1934), 208.</ref>

In recognition for her efforts in the field of Indian education, the Banaras Hindu University conferred upon her the Degree of Doctor of Letters.<ref>Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa, ''Biography of Annie Besant'' (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1981), 28.</ref>

She gave positions to many Theosophists to teach in and supervise the schools, including [[George S. Arundale]], [[Nilakanta Sri Ram]], [[James H. Cousins]], [[Margaret Cousins]], [[Fritz Kunz]], [[Pieter K. Roest]], [[Mary K. Neff]], and [[Ernest Wood]].

==== Central Hindu College ====

Soon after her arrival Besant gathered around her a group of Indians interested in the regeneration of their country. After much planning she founded the Central Hindu College in Benares, which now is the nucleus of the Banaras Hindu University. [[Theosophist]]s from around the world came to India to help in this, including [[Francesca Arundale]] and [[George S. Arundale]].<ref>Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa, ''Biography of Annie Besant'' (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1981), 25-26.</ref>

The object of the College was to impart sound secular education, combined with moral and religious instruction, based on the fundamental tenets of Hinduism. The College prepared students for the M.A. and M.Sc. and lower examinations of the Allahabad University till the year 1917. Three years earlier, the management and control of the College had passed from the hands of its original trustees to the Hindu University Society, which was carrying on the work of inaugurating the present University.<ref>[http://www.theosophycanada.com/brief-history-of-the-central-hindu-college.php Brief History of the Central Hindu College] at TheosophyCanada.com</ref>

=== Indian Boy Scouts Association ===

During the course of 1916 Besant organized some troops of Boy Scouts in Madras and Benares. They followed the Scout Law, although the boys wore Indian turbans and sang Indian songs. When a request was sent to the founder of the international movement of Boys Scouts, Robert Baden-Powell, to recognize the Indian troops as part of the international organization, he refused. She then began to campaign for it, publishing an article in her newspaper [[New India (periodical)|New India]] on [[October 13]], 1916, an article entitled "Why not Indian Scouts?"<ref>Urmila Sharma, S.K. Sharma, ''Indian Political Thought'' (New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers and Distributors, 1996), 197.</ref> She organized the Indian Boy Scouts Association, based in Madras, headed by herself and George Arundale.

A few other organizations began to be formed in the country. In 1921, when Besant had gathered more than 20,000 members, Baden-Powell came to India, and recognized all the different Scout organizations in the country as part of the international movement. He conferred upon her the Badge of the Silver Wolf, a great honor. It was sent to her by the Viceroy of India, who included a personal letter.<ref>"Olcott Scout Benefit Performance," ''The American Theosophist'' 22.8 (August, 1934), 188.</ref>

== President of the Theosophical Society ==
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On [[July 6]], 1907, Annie Besant was elected as International President of the [[Theosophical Society]].

* 1908:
**Initiated the expansion of [[Adyar (campus)|Adyar]] property expanding it to 266 acres.
**February: founded the [[Theosophical Order of Service]].
**May: Inaugurated the [[Vasanta Press]] in Adyar.
**October: Established the [[International Order of the Round Table]].
**October: Established the Sons of India and the Daughters of India.

As President, Mrs. Besant supervised all the departments of the [[Adyar (campus)|Adyar headquarters estate]]; edited [[The Theosophist (periodical)|''The Theosophist'']]; and advised in the management of the [[Theosophical Publishing House (Adyar)|Theosophical Publishing House]] and the [[Vasanta Press]], as well as lecturing throughout the world.<ref>C. Jinarājadāsa, "Why I Do Not Stand for President" 1931 leaflet. Curupumallage Jinarājadāsa Papers. Records Series 03.04. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>
 
 
 
 

Mr. Jinarājadāsa wrote of her schedule:
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Dr. Besant worked from 6:30 a.m. to 8:15 p.m., with half an hour's interval for her midday meal, and half or three quarters of an hour for tea and chat. She took her supper at 8:30.<ref>C. Jinarājadāsa, "Why I Do Not Stand for President" 1931 leaflet. Curupumallage Jinarājadāsa Papers. Records Series 03.04. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>
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== Invocation ==

Members of the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)]] around the world regularly recite an [[Universal Invocation|invocation]] penned by Mrs. Besant. [[Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa|C. Jinarājadāsa]] wrote of its use in the ceremony of reciting the Prayers of the Religions, introduced at the [[Golden Jubilee Convention]] of 1925: "The ceremony always concludes with Dr. Besant's beautiful and famous invocation repeated by all:"<ref>C. Jinarājadāsa, Foreword to ''Bhārata Samāj Pūja,'' (Adyar, Madras, India: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1948), 6-7.</ref>
[[File:O Hidden Life.jpg|right|370px|thumb|Title of "O Hidden Life"]]
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O Hidden Life, vibrant in every atom; 
O Hidden Light, shining in every creature; 
O Hidden Love, embracing all in Oneness; 
May each who feels himself as one with Thee, 
Know he is also one with every other.
</blockquote>
The words were set to music at least twice, by [[Charles Elliott Fouser]] and by J. Eleanor Stakesby-Lewis,<ref>NOTE: Both versions are available from Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref> and another member, W. H. Perrins, proposed yet another version.<ref>W. H. Perrins correspondence with James S. Perkins. September-November, 1953. James S. Perkins Papers. Records Series 08.06. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>

== Oratory and speaking tours ==

Throughout all the years of her social activism and Theosophical work, Dr. Besant was much in demand as a public speaker. More information will be found at '''[[Besant lectures]]'''.

[[File:Annie Besant tree plaque.jpg|right|350px||thumb|Plaque under tree planted where AB last spoke on Olcott campus.]]

== Other work ==

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In the United States, Mrs. Besant purchased land in 1927 to establish the Happy Valley Foundation in Ojai, California. A school was not formed immediately, but with the efforts of [[J. Krishnamurti]] and others, the [[Besant Hill School of Happy Valley]] now operates on that site.

== Editorial work ==

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'''NOTE''' - see list at [http://www.kurtleland.com/annie-besant-shrine/periodicals/63-xvi-periodicals-edited-by-annie-besant-1878-1933 KurtLeland.com].

Mrs. Besant edited a weekly periodical called [[The Commonweal (periodical)|''The Commonweal'']].<ref>C. Hayavando Rao, ''The Indian Biographical Dictionary'' (Adyar: Pillar & Co.,1915), vi. Available online at [http://archive.org/details/indianbiographic00raoc Archive.org.]
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== Writings ==

Mrs. Besant left a large body of books and pamphlets, which are listed in '''[[Besant writings]]'''.

She also wrote hundreds of magazine articles and editorials. Over 2500 articles written for periodicals of the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society located in Adyar]] are documented in the [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] under the name [http://www.austheos.org.au/cgi-bin/ui-csvsearch.pl?search=annie+besant&method=all&header=field4&page=24 '''Annie Besant'''].

== Later years ==

In 1929, Dr. Besant made her final tour of the United States, and On [[September 2]], 1929, she spoke to members on the [[Olcott (campus)|Olcott campus]] in a farewell address.

On [[September 20]], 1933, Annie Besant passed away just before her 85th birthday. She was cremated in [[Adyar (campus)|Adyar]] with great ceremony. Half of the ashes were deposited in the Ganges by [[Bhagavan Das]], near the site where [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky|Mme Blavatsky]]’s ashes had been cast. The other half was placed in the [[Adyar (campus)#Garden of Remembrance|Garden of Remembrance at Adyar]]. Ten years after the final American tour, on [[July 19]], 1939, a fir tree was planted at the place where she last spoke on the [[Olcott (campus)|Olcott campus]], incorporating soil from Adyar's Garden of Remembrance brought by [[Henry Hotchener|Henry]] and [[Marie Russak Hotchener|Marie Hotchener]].<ref>"The Besant Commemoration," ''The American Theosophist'' 27.9 (September, 1939), 214.</ref>

== Tributes and memorials ==
[[File:Besant stamp.jpg|180px|right|thumb|Indian stamp issued in 1963]]
The Indian government issued a '''postage stamp''' honoring Mrs. Besant in 1963.

In addition to the '''schools''' she personally founded, other schools that have been named in her honor include Annie Besant School, Meerut, India.<ref>[http://www.anniebesant.in/history.html Annie Besant School].</ref>

Other groups and places named in her honor include:
* '''Annie Besant Memorial Hall''', Cardiff, Wales - opened in October, 1934.
* '''TOS Annie Besant Model School''', Rayagada, Odisha, India - opened in 1992 by the [[Theosophical Order of Service]] in Rayagada.
* '''Lodges''' named after Annie Besant include the American cities of Cleveland, Los Angeles, Tulsa, Boston, Seattle, Houston, Nashville, San Diego, Chicago, and Indianapolis.

[[File:AB Google Doodle.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Google Doodle posted October 1, 2015]]
== Annie Besant in popular culture ==

On October 1, 2015, a '''Google Doodle''' was posted to honor Dr. Besant's 168th birthday.

The DVD release of '''''The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones''''' included a companion historical documentary called "Annie Besant - An Unlikely Rebel." <ref>It appears in Chapter 5: Journey of Radiance, on Disc 7 of Volume 1, with a run-time of 26 minutes, 55 seconds.</ref>

== Biographies ==

Dr. Besant and her activities are the subject of many biographies, and are also covered extensively in works about H. P. Blavatsky, H. S. Olcott, C. W. Leadbeater, J. Krishnamurti, George Bernard Shaw, M. K. Gandhi, Charles Bradlaugh, birth control, Freethinking, women Freemasons, English trade unions, Hindu Renaissance, Indian National Congress, Indian nationalism, and Indian education. These are some of the biographies:

* Aiyangar, M V Srinivasa. '''''An Open Letter to Mrs. Annie Besant; Being a Reply to Her Attacks on Hinduism'''''. Madras, M. C. Narasimhacharya [1915]. Available at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015024217815;view=1up;seq=1 Hathitrust].

* Aiyar, Ramaswami. '''''Annie Besant'''''. Delhi Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, <nowiki>[</nowiki>1963<nowiki>]</nowiki>. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015026275894;q1=Annie%20Besant Hathitrust].

* Besant, Arthur Digby. '''''The Besant Pedigree'''''. London: Besant & Co., 1930. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.31822035058536 Hathitrust].

* Besterman, Theodor. '''''Mrs. Annie Besant, a Modern Prophet''''', London: K. Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co., Ltd., 1934.

* Besterman, Theodore. '''''The Annie Besant Calendar'''''. London: The Theosophical Pub. House, 1927. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.b2834148 Hathitrust].

* Besterman, Theodore. '''''A Bibliography of Annie Besant'''''. London, The Theosophical society in England, 1924. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.32106002836655 Hathitrust].

* Bright, Esther. '''''Old Memories and Letters of Annie Besant'''''. London: Theosophical Publishing House, 1936. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015010435405 Hathitrust].

* Dictionary of National Biography. '''"Besant, Annie"''', ''Dictionary of National Biography''. Available at the Oxford [http://www.oxforddnb.com/templates/article.jsp?articleid=30735&back= DNB website]. This is a particularly well-written account of her life.

* Dinnage, Rosemary. '''''Annie Besant'''''. Harmondsworth, Middlesex, England: Penguin Books, 1986.

* Fussell, Joseph H. Mrs. '''''Annie Besant and the Leadbeater Advice'''''. San Diego: 1913. Pamphlet. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.b2765584 Hathitrust].

* Indian Section, Theosophical Society. '''''In honour of Dr. Annie Besant: Lectures by Eminent Persons, 1952-88'''''. Varanasi, U.P., India: Indian Section, Theosophical Society, 1990.

* Kumar, Yudhistera. '''''Annie Besant as an Indian Educator'''''. With a foreword by B. Pattabhi Sitaramayya. Lashkar, Gwalior, Swarup Publications [introd. 1951] Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015039338606;q1=Annie%20Besant Hathitrust].

* Mukerji, N. N. '''''Unemployment and Limitation of Family. With 46 illus. and ports. of Mr. Charles Bradlaugh and Mrs. Annie Besant of 1877'''''. Calcutta, N.N. Mukerji, 1918. Available at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015050564403;view=1up;seq=1 Hathitrust].

* Muthanna, I. M. '''''Mother Besant and Mahatma Gandhi'''''. Vellore, Tamil Nadu: Thenpulam, 1986. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015049819025 Hathitrust].

* Nethercot, Arthur Hobart. '''''The First Five Lives of Annie Besant'''''. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1960.

* Nethercot, Arthur Hobart. '''''The Last Four Lives of Annie Besant'''''. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1963. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015011353763 Hathitrust].

* Pécastaing-Boissiere, Muriel. '''''Annie Besant (1847-1933): La lutte et la quête'''''. Paris: Éditions Adyar, 2015. '''English edition:''' '''''Annie Besant: Struggles and Quest'''''. London: Theosophical Publishing House, 2017. '''German edition:''' '''''Annie Besant : Weisheit und Wissenschaft - Die Biographie'''''. Aquamarin- Verlag GmbH, 2017.

* Prakasa, Sri. '''''Annie Besant'''''. Bombay: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 1954.

* Prakasa, Sri. '''''Annie Besant as Woman and as Leader'''''. 3rd edition - Bombay: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 1962. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015049219051 Hathitrust].

* Pruthi, Raj. '''''Annie Besant's rise to power in Indian politics, 1914-1917'''''. New Delhi : Concept Pub. Co., 1981. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015047661924 Hathitrust].

* Prakasa, Sri. '''''Annie Besant'''''. Bombay, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 1954. 2nd ed

* Prakasa, Sri. '''''Annie Besant as Woman and as Leader'''''. Bombay, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 1962. 3rd ed.

* Theosophical Society. '''''Woman World Honoured: Annie Besant, Warrior'''''. Madras, Theosophical Pub. House, 1943.

* Veritas <nowiki>[</nowiki>pseudonym<nowiki>]</nowiki>. '''''Mrs. Besant and the Alcyone Case'''''. Mylapore, Madras [India] : Goodwin & Co., 1913. Available at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.b2835070;view=1up;seq=5 Hathitrust].

* Wessinger, Catherine. '''''Annie Besant and Progressive Messianism (1847-1933)'''''. Lewiston, N.Y. : E. Mellen Press, 1988. Searchable at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015025098925 Hathitrust].

* West, Geoffrey <nowiki>[</nowiki>pseudonym<nowiki>]</nowiki>. '''''Annie Besant'''''. New York, Viking Press, 1928. Available at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.$b284557;view=1up;seq=11 Hathitrust].

* Williams, Gertrude Marvin. '''''The Passionate Pilgrim: a Life of Annie Besant''''' . New York : Coward-McCann, 1931.

== Online resources ==
===Articles===
*[http://theosophy.ph/encyclo/index.php?title=Besant,_Annie# Annie Besant] in Theosopedia.
*[http://www.katinkahesselink.net/his/Besant-Educator.htm# Annie Besant as Instructor and Educator] by John Algeo
*[http://www.theosophical.ca/adyar_pamphlets/AdyarPamphlet_No183.pdf# Dr. Besant: Warrior] by George S. Arundale
*[http://www.flonnet.com/fl1420/14201120.htm# A Special Kind of Person] by Radha Burnier
*[http://www.theosophical.ca/adyar_pamphlets/AdyarPamphlet_No190_191.pdf# Annie Besant and the Changing World] by Bhagavan Das
*[http://www.theosophycanada.com/files/the-central-hindu-college.pdf# The Central Hindu College and Mrs. Besant] by Bhagavan Das
*[http://www.theosophical.ca/adyar_pamphlets/AdyarPamphlet_No182.pdf# Dr. Besant and India's Religious Revival] by Hirendra Nath Datta
*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1626# Something About Annie Besant] by Fritz Kunz
*[http://www.katinkahesselink.net/other/leadb2.html# Dr. Besant's First Use of Clairvoyance] by C.W. Leadbeater
*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1366# Confounding or Amazing? The Multiple Deconversions of Annie Besant] by Carol Hanbery MacKay
*[http://www.theosophical.ca/adyar_pamphlets/AdyarPamphlet_No186.pdf# Dr. Besant as a Comrade and a Leader] by C.P. Ramaswami Alyar
*[http://www.katinkahesselink.net/other/sender-besant.html# Annie Besant as an Early Theosophist] by Pablo Sender
*[http://www.katinkahesselink.net/his/shearman1.html# A Serious Dedication] by Hugh Shearman
*[http://www.ts-adyar.org/content/annie-besant-1847-1933# Annie Besant (1847 - 1933)] by Theosophical Society (Adyar)
*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1323# An Irish High Priestess in India] by Lowell Thomas
*[http://international.theoservice.org/members/innergrowth/AnnieBesant-on-Service-Duty-Sacrifice.pdf Dr. Besant on Service, Duty, and Sacrifice] by Dorothy Bell

=== Books ===
*[http://www.gutenberg.org/files/12085/12085-h/12085-h.htm# Annie Besant: An Autobiography]

=== Videos===
Mrs. Besant appears in several silent films, but no recordings of her voice are known to exist.<ref>Sidney A. Cook letter to Mrs. E. Grace Ring. July 6, 1933. Sidney A. Cook Papers. Records Series 08.05. Theosophical Society in America Archives. Mr. Cook stated, "There are no records by Dr. Besant and probably never will be now, for she is very frail."</ref>
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVe3iaf8RYA# Theosophist Annie Besant Documentary - Part 1], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKszSgT1Fqs# Part 2] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY5bQeCjsXo# Part 3] on You Tube

===Additional resources===
* [http://www.kurtleland.com/annie-besant-shrine/orientation/41-chronology# Annie Besant - Chronology] by Kurt Leland.
* [http://www.astro.com/cgi/chart.cgi?wgid=wgeJwljs0KwkAMhJ9GUIiQVKXqkoOC9KDoSTyn7vYH3VTaldK3d1svYfhmkklfv2pOTOlZyKjlo-tEAxxUawcFEBACbdcpULpPduCxj6CUNyBcGrWNwumazRKc388LmMwN6QrhG7eQxoGARmyu4h1PZ2P63zJiK8ExRXR7hiZ3bVRjncnD8Il_-VCxhN5U3cBLMm3H9Mh-fm41Xg# Annie Besant's Natal Chart] at Astrodienst
* [http://www.khaldea.com/charts/anniebesant.shtml Annie Besant Natal Horoscope] at Khaldea.
* [http://www.katinkahesselink.net/other/c/c-besant.html About Annie Besant] at KatinkaHesselink.net

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Charles Bradlaugh

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'''Charles Bradlaugh''' (26 September 1833 – 30 January 1891) was a political activist and one of the most famous English atheists of the 19th century. In 1866 he co-founded the National Secular Society, in which [[Annie Besant]] became his close associate.

In [[Mahatma Letter No. 119#Page 6|one of his letters]] to [[Alfred Percy Sinnett|A. P. Sinnett]], [[Koot Hoomi|Master K.H.]] wrote:

<blockquote>I am sorry you took the trouble of posting me about Bradlaugh. I know him and his partner well. There is more than one trait in his character I esteem and respect. He is not immoral; nor could anything that might be said against or for him by [[Anna Bonus Kingsford|Mrs. K.]] or even yourself, change or even influence my opinion of both himself and Mrs. Besant. Yet the book published by them — "The Fruits of Philosophy" is infamous and highly pernicious in its effects whatever and however beneficent and philanthropic the objects that led to the publication of the work. . . . I have not read the work — nor ever will; but I have its unclean spirit, its brutal [[aura]] before me, and I say again in my sight the advices offered in the work are abominable; they are the fruits of Sodom and Gommorah rather than of Philosophy, the very name of which it degrades. The sooner we leave the subject — the better.<ref>Vicente Hao Chin, Jr., ''The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett in chronological sequence'' No. 119 (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 408.</ref></blockquote>

== Notes ==
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Maitreya

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'''Maitreya''' is an internationally anticipated World Teacher/World Leader. [[C. W. Leadbeater]] and [[Annie Besant]] groomed and promoted [[Jiddu Krishnamurti]] to be the earthly vessel or embodiment of this entity in the early 20th century. Benjamin Kreme is another who some believe to be the incarnation of this being. The Order of the Rising Sun was founded by [[George Arundale]] in 1911 to prepare the way, to prepare the minds of the public for this advent; Ms. Besant and Mr. Leadbeater changed the name to [[The Order of the Star in the East]] when she announced J. Krishnamurti as that vessel in early 1912. Krishnamurti actively headed the Order from 1922, making speeches and writing articles for a quarterly journal, until he announced its dissolution.

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'''Maitreya''' is an internationally anticipated World Teacher/World Leader. [[C. W. Leadbeater]] and [[Annie Besant]] groomed and promoted [[Jiddu Krishnamurti]] to be the earthly vessel or embodiment of this entity in the early 20th century. Benjamin Kreme is another who some believe to be the incarnation of this being. The Order of the Rising Sun was organised by [[George Arundale]] to prepare the way, to prepare the minds of the public for this advent; Ms. Besant and Mr. Leadbeater changed that name to [[The Order of the Star in the East]] when they announced J. Krishnamurti as that vessel. Krishnamurti headed the Order until he announced its dissolution.

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'''Maitreya''' is the spirit of an internationally highly anticipated World Teacher/World Leader. [[C. W. Leadbeater]] and [[Annie Besant]] groomed and promoted [[Jiddu Krishnamurti]] to be the earthly vessel or embodiment of this entity in the early 20th century. Benjamin Kreme is another who some believe to be the incarnation of this being. A group was organised by [[George Arundale]] to prepare the way, to prepare the minds of the public for this advent, which he named The Order of the Rising Sun; Besant and Leadbeater changed that name to [[The Order of the Star in the East]] when they announced Krishna as that vessel.

Jiddu Krishnamurti

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[[File:Krishnamurti painting.jpg|300px|right|thumb|J. Krishnamurti portrait in L. W. Rogers Building. Painted from a photograph in 1926 by Henry Schwartz. Image from TSA Archives.]]
'''Jiddu Krishnamurti''' ([[May 11]], 1895 – [[February 17]], 1986) was an author and lecturer on spiritual and philosophical subjects who had a major impact on Twentieth Century thought. He was "discovered" as a child in India by [[Charles Webster Leadbeater|Charles W. Leadbeater]], who prophesied that the then sickly and almost illiterate boy would become a great religious leader. From that point Krishnamurti and his younger brother Nitya were raised and educated by Theosophists at the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society]] based in Adyar, Chennai, India. The [[Order of the Star in the East]] was established, to promote the idea that Krishnamurti was going to be the "vehicle" of the "World Teacher" or [[Maitreya]]. Eventually Krishnamurti rejected the title, disbanded the organization, but spent the rest of his life speaking around the world to all kind of people about a spiritual life based on awareness, inquiry, and freedom.

Krishnamurti was often referred to by his friends as "Krishna", "Krishnaji", and "K". His writings were often published under his "star name," [[Alcyone]].

== Early years ==

Jiddu Krishnamurti was born was born a Brahmin on [[May 11]] 1895 in Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh, near Madras in the south of India. He was the eighth son and, in keeping with tradition, was named after Sri Krishna.

Although his father, Jiddu Narianiah, was educated at Madras University and worked for the British Administration, the standard of life of the family was not good. Only five or six of the eleven children of the family would survive childhood. When Krishnamurti was two years old he nearly died of malaria, and his mother, Jiddu Sanjeevamma, eventually died of it when he was only ten.

In 1907 his father was given a compulsory retirement. Having been a member of the [[Theosophical Society]] since 1882,<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 6.</ref> he eventually obtained a job at its International Headquarters in [[Adyar (campus)|Adyar]], Madras (now Chennai).

== "Discovery" ==

On [[January 23]], 1909, the Jiddu family moved to Madras. In May of that year, Theosophical leader and [[Clairvoyance|clairvoyant]] [[Charles Webster Leadbeater|C. W. Leadbeater]] runs into 13-year old Krishnamurti who was playing in the beach, and sees "the most wonderful [[aura]] he has ever seen, without a particle of selfishness". Although Theosophist and scholar [[Ernest Wood]], who had tried to help him with his homework, considered him dim-witted, Leadbeater predicted that he would become a spiritual teacher and a great orator "much greater" than even [[Annie Besant]]. His Biographer Mary Lutyens wrote:

<blockquote>It could not have been Krishna's outward appearance that struck Leadbeater, for apart from his wonderful eyes, he was not at all prepossessing at that time. He was under-nourished, scrawny and dirty; his ribs showed through his skin and he had a persistent cough; his teeth were crooked and he wore his hair in the customary Brahmin fashion of South India, shaved in front to the crown and falling to below his knees in a pigtail at the back; moreover his vacant expression gave him an almost moronic look.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 21.</ref></blockquote>

[[File:Krishnamurti-Nitya-Arundale.jpg|right|400px|thumb|Krishnamurti, Nitya, and [[George S. Arundale|George Arundale]], labeled with Star names.]]
Soon, C. W. Leadbeater started researching their [[Reincarnation|past lives]] and become aware of their relationship with himself and the [[Masters of Wisdom|Masters]]. These accounts were published in articles in [[The Theosophist (periodical)|''The Theosophist'']], the mystic name given to Krishnamurti being [[Alcyone]]. All these accounts were eventually published in the book [[Lives of Alcyone (book)|''Lives of Alcyone'']].

During this time a group of [[Theosophist]]s began to take care of him and his younger brother, Nityananda. They nourished them physically, and taught them hygiene, yogic postures, breathing exercises, and sports. Eventually they also took care of their academic education.

[[Annie Besant]], who was abroad on a tour, met them for the first time on [[November 27]], 1909. On [[March 6]], 1910 she became their legal guardian.

== Initiation ==

[[Charles Webster Leadbeater|C. W. Leadbeater]] reported that on the night of [[August 1]], 1909, [[Koot Hoomi|Master K.H.]] had put Krishnamurti on [[probation]].

Then Leadbeater started taking him every night in his [[Astral Body|astral body]] to the house of the Master to be instructed for fifteen minutes. The next morning Krishnamurti would write down what he remembered, and these notes were later published as the book [[At the Feet of the Master (book)|''At the Feet of the Master'']].<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 28.</ref>

On [[December 31]] he wrote to Annie Besant (then in Benares) an account of the astral visit to the Masters in which he was accepted as a [[chela|disciple]] of Master K.H. after only five months of probation.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 33-34.</ref>

He received his [[Initiation#First Initiation|first initiation]] soon after this, on [[January 11]], 1910, while he was at [[Adyar (campus)|Adyar]]. After this he wrote an independent account of what he remembered.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 35-38.</ref>

=== Later Initiations ===

There are some historical records for Krishnamurti's next three initiations.

*The second initiation took place on the night of the full moon of [[May 1]], 1912, while he was in Taormina, Sicily, Italy.

*The third initiation took place in Ojai, California, on [[August 20]], 1922. (See [[Jiddu Krishnamurti#Life-altering experiences|below]])

*The fourth initiation happened in November 1925, after receiving the news of the death of his brother while he was on a ship heading for India.

== World Teacher movement ==
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On [[January 11]], 1911, [[George S. Arundale|George Arundale]] formed ''The Order of the Rising Sun'' to draw together those in India who believed in the near coming of a great spiritual teacher and prepare public opinion to receive him. At the same time a quarterly magazine printed at [[Adyar (campus)|Adyar]] called [[The Herald of the Star (periodical)|''The Herald of the Star'']] was started. A few months later Besant and Leadbeater made this into an international movement called ''The Order of the Star in the East'', of which Krishnamurti was the head.

On [[December 28]], 1911, when Krishnamurti was handling certificates to new members of the Order, the following happened, as reported by C. W. Leadbeater:

<blockquote>All at once the Hall was filled with tremendous power, which was so evidently flowing through Krishna[murti] that the next member fell at his feet, overwhelmed by this marvellous rush of force. I have never seen or felt anything in the least like it; it reminded one irresistibly of the rushing mighty wind and the outpouring of the Holy Ghost at Pentecost. The tension was enormous, and everyone in the room was most powerfully affected. It was exactly the kind of thing that we read about in the old scriptures, and think exaggerated; but here it was before us in the twentieth century. After that, each one prostrated himself as his turn came, many of them with tears pouring down their cheeks. The scene was indeed a memorable one, for the stream of devotees was remarkably representative in character. There were members from almost every country in Europe, from America and from all parts of India. . . .<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 55.</ref></blockquote>

After this Annie Besant made public the fact that Krishnamurti's body had been chosen by [[Maitreya]] to serve as his vehicle.

After this he would become more and more acquainted with the Masters on an independent basis. For example, on [[June 12]], 1911, while in a lecture [[Annie Besant]] was giving at the Sorbonne, he claimed to have seen "the Count there",<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 51.</ref> probably referring to the Mahatma known as the [[Count de Saint Germain]]. Then, on [[June 27]], 1911, while in England, he remembered going with [[George S. Arundale|George Arundale]] to the house of Master K.H., where the latter accepted the former as his [[chela]]. He received confirmation of this from C. W. Leadbeater, who was at Adyar.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 51.</ref>

The last important experience recorded in this period was in January, 1914, while at Taormina, Sicili, when Krishamurti "suddenly looked up and said, 'The Lord Buddha is here'. His whole face changed completely and he rushed from the room. Soon he came back and told them that he had seen the Lord Buddha standing beside him."<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 81.</ref>

However, from 1914 to 1921 Krishnamurti became more and more absorbed by "mundane" pursuits, unsuccessfully trying to get to Oxford, Cambridge, and London University. He lost much of his enthusiasm for the work of the Masters and his role in it, and felt rebellious about it.

In 1923 (after having taken his third initiation in 1922) he began to work actively for the [[Order of the Star in the East]] and [[Theosophy]]. He started writing articles, answering official letters, and giving lectures around the world. That year Nitya wrote:

<blockquote>The Convention [in Chicago] was a record success, thanks to K’s presence and I think the greatest thing that can be said is that he more than came up to everyone’s expectations . . . everyone whom Krishna has come into touch with feels a new revival of their enthusiasm. Krishna now talks like someone who has found his goal, and his purpose in his talks has been to make the existence of the Masters an intense reality and in this he is really inspired.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 171.</ref></blockquote>

== Life-altering experiences ==

After some years of disenchantment, his interest in [[Theosophy]] and the [[Order of the Star in the East]] slowly started to reawaken. On [[May 6]], 1920, he wrote to Lady Emily:

<blockquote>Curiously all day I have been very dreamy, more dreamy than usual and in my heart there have been a continual thought of Lord Buddha. I was in such a state that I had to sit down and meditate. Think of me meditating. Extraordinary.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 119.</ref></blockquote>

And in March 1921:

<blockquote>I have been thinking a great deal about the Order & the T.S. ''mais surtout de moi-même''. I must find myself and then only can I help others. In fact, I must make the Old Gentleman come down & take some responsibility. Probably he wants to but finds that the body & mind is not spiritual enough & now I must waken them for 'his' habitation.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 127-128.</ref></blockquote>

From this point on Krishnamurti started giving lectures and writing articles.

In June, 1922, while visiting C. W. Leadbeater in Australia, Krishnamurti received a message from Master K.H. brought through CWL, advising him to be more tolerant of divergence of views and methods. This message produced a deep effect on him. From Australia he went to Ojai, California. In August he wrote to Lady Emily:

<blockquote>I have been meditating every morning for half an hour or 35 mins . . . & I meditate again before I go to sleep for about 10 minutes. All this is rather surprising you, isn’t it? I am going to get back my old touch with the Masters & after all that's the only thing that matters in life & nothing else does.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 152.</ref></blockquote>

In another letter, he explained in more detail his practice:

<blockquote>Ever since I left Australia I have been thinking and deliberating about the message which
the Master K.H. gave me while I was there. I naturally wanted to achieve those orders as soon
as I could, and I was to a certain extent uncertain as to the best method of attaining the ideals
which were put before me. . .
 
I set about to find out ways and means to achieve my aim. First I realized that I had to harmonize all my other bodies with the Buddhic plane [the highest plane of consciousness] and to bring about this happy combination I had to find out what my ego wanted on the Buddhic plane. To harmonize the various bodies I had to keep them vibrating at the same rate as the Buddhic, and to do this I had to find out what was the vital interest of the Buddhic. With ease which rather astonished me I found the main interest on that high plane was to serve the Lord Maitreya and the Masters. With that idea clear in my physical mind I had to direct and control the other bodies to act and to think the same as on the noble and spiritual plane. During that period of less than three weeks, I concentrated to keep in mind the image of the Lord Maitreya throughout the entire day, and I found no difficulty in doing this. I found that I was getting calmer and more serene. My whole outlook on life was changed.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 157-158.</ref></blockquote>

From [[August 17]] to the [[August 19|19th]] he started experiencing an acute pain in the back of his neck and eventually got prostrated, coming in and out of consciousness. Then, he had "the most extraordinary experience":

<blockquote> There was a man mending the road; that man was myself; the pickaxe he held was myself; the very stone which he was breaking up was a part of me; the tender blade of grass was my very being, and the tree beside the man was myself. I almost could feel and think like the roadmender, and I could feel the wind passing through the tree, and the little ant on the blade of grass I could feel. The birds, the dust, and the very noise were a part of me. Just then there was a car passing by at some distance; I was the driver, the engine, and the tyres; as the car went further away from me, I was going away from myself. I was in everything, or rather everything was in me, inanimate and animate, the mountain, the worm, and all breathing things. All day long I remained in this happy condition.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 158.</ref></blockquote>

On Sunday, [[August 20]] he felt extremely tired and weak, and very sensitive. [[Albert Powell Warrington|A. P. Warrington]] suggested him to sit under the pepper tree which is near the house. The following is his statement:

<blockquote>There I sat crosslegged in the meditation posture. When I had sat thus for some time, I felt myself going out of my body, I saw myself sitting down with the delicate tender leaves of the tree over me. I was facing the east. In front of me was my body and over my head I saw the Star, bright and clear. Then I could feel the vibrations of the [[Gautama Buddha|Lord Buddha]]; I beheld [[Maitreya|Lord Maitreya]] and [[Koot Hoomi|Master K.H.]] I was so happy, calm and at peace. I could still see my body and I was hovering near it. There was such profound calmness both in the air and within myself . . . The Presence of the mighty Beings was with me for some time and then They were gone. I was supremely happy, for I had seen. Nothing could ever be the same. I have drunk at the clear and pure waters at the source of the fountain of life and my thirst was appeased. Never more could I be thirsty, never more could I be in utter darkness. I have seen the Light. I have touched compassion which heals all sorrow and suffering; it is not for myself, but for the world. I have stood on the mountain top and gazed at the mighty Beings. Never can I be in utter darkness; I have seen the glorious and healing Light. The fountain of Truth has been revealed to me and the darkness has been dispersed. Love in all its glory has intoxicated my heart; my heart can never be closed. I have drunk at the fountain of Joy and eternal Beauty. I am God-intoxicated.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 159-160.</ref></blockquote>

In a letter to [[Charles Webster Leadbeater|C. W. Leadbeater]] he wrote:

<blockquote>After Aug. 20th I know what I want to do and what lies before me—nothing but to serve the Masters and the Lord. I have become since that date much more sensitive and slightly clairvoyant as I saw you with the President, the other night while I was sitting in the moonlight. Such a thing has not happened to me for over seven years. In fact for the last seven years, I have been spiritually blind, I have been in a dungeon without a light, without any fresh air. Now I feel I am in sunlight, with the energy of many, not physical but mental and emotional. I feel once again in touch with Lord Maitreya and the Master and there is nothing else for me to do but to serve Them. My whole life, now, is, consciously, on the physical plane, devoted to the work and I am not likely to change.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 159-160.</ref></blockquote>

C. W. Leadbeater and Annie Besant interpreted this experience as Krishnamurti's third Initiation, although was puzzled by the pain and sickness he went through. He wrote to Mrs. Besant:

<blockquote>It [the experience] was indeed marvellous and beautiful, though I wish that it had not been accompanied by so much physical sickness and suffering. I should like very much to hear your comment upon all this. We have ourselves passed through very similar experiences, except that, in my own case at least, there has never been any of these terrible physical symptoms, the body being usually left peacefully resting in a trance condition, or else fully awake and taking part in what was passing, but without any pain or sickness.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 163.</ref></blockquote>

After this experience the acute pain in his head and spine would continue, on and off, for nearly forty-years (although it tended to be milder as the years went by). He called this "the process".

== The Process ==

In September, 1922, Krishnamurti described this "process" to Lady Emily as follows:

<blockquote>Every evening at about 6:30 I become semi-conscious; I have no food but go to bed; from 6:30 to 7:30 or 8, or even 8:30 it lasts. I toss about, groan & moan and mutter strange things, in fact almost behave like one possessed. I get up, thinking somebody is calling me and collapse on the floor; I rave considerably, see strange faces & light. All the time, I have a violent pain in my head & the nape of my neck & can’t bear the touch of anyone. Also during that time, I become very sensitive, can’t bear a sound, however small it may be. I feel so tired & exhausted, while the thing is going on. Sometimes the whole thing becomes very acute & force has to be used to keep me down & other times it is quite mild. After it is over, I remember some parts of the scene I had been creating; then I have my food & retire to bed. I don’t know what’s the cause, nor what it’s for; now it has lasted for nearly a month, practically everyday except when I went to Los Angeles. It may be that I may become clairvoyant when it is all over or merely that I am gradually going mad!!! For the last five or six days I have been seeing my dead mother.
Whenever I shut my eyes & especially during the evening when Rosalind, who looks after me during that period, is with me, I see her very clearly, in fact, I call to her aloud & mistake Rosalind for my long lost mother. It may be that she uses R. or that R. is the reincarnation of my mother. I don’t know which it is, nor is it of any importance. While I am in that state, remember long-forgotten boyhood scenes, such as when I was ill with my mother, how I used to rest on her stomach!!, the beggars we used to feed & how I used to be waked up by her, & the going to the school etc. I can’t account for all this...<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 165.</ref></blockquote>

Nitya described the process to C. W. Leadbeater in a letter of [[October 2]]:

<blockquote>Every evening about 6.30 to 8, Krishna has gone into a state of semi-consciousness when the ego seems to leave and the physical elemental is allowed enough consciousness to suffer, to talk and even transmit intelligently any piece of information that may be necessary. He complains of agonising pain while he is in this state, centering mostly in the spine; so we have surmised that his [[Kundalini]] is being awakened.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 165.</ref></blockquote>

During this process the [[Elemental#Physical_elemental|physical elemental]] was left in charge of the body. The latter would speak and complain much in the way a child would. The elemental would talk of Krishnamurti as being a separate person, and sometimes even call him asking him to come back.

Although the speculation was that the process was part of the awakening of Kundalini, in the experiences of C. W. Leadbeater and Annie Besant it had not entailed so much pain. CWL shows his perplexity in a letter on [[May 12]], 1923 to Mrs. Besant:

<blockquote>It is evident that in all higher matters the methods of progress differ for each individual. I do not understand why such terrible physical suffering should come to our Krishna. Surely the Brahmin body is exceptionally pure, and should need less in the way of preparation than the average European vehicle. In my own case I have no recollection of anything in the least commensurate with this when I was passing through the same stage, though there was certainly a great deal of excessive discomfort in the development of the Kundalini. It may be, as you suggest, that this is part of the preparation of that body for its Great Occupant, yet nothing has been said as to any hastening of the Coming. But it might well be that years must elapse after the completion of this preparation, in order that the body might fully recover from it before having to undergo the strain of the actual occupancy. The case is so unique that I suppose the truth is that we can only wait and watch.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 171.</ref></blockquote>

On [[September 20]], 1923, after many days of the process, Krishnamurti brought through the following message from [[Koot Hoomi|Mahatma K.H.]] that shows the Masters were involved in this process. Nitya wrote it down as follows:

<blockquote>Nitya Listen. This is finished here, this is the last night. It will be continued in Ojai. But this depends upon you. You both should have more energy. On what you do in the next month will depend the success. You have to be exceedingly careful. Let nothing stand in the way. You have both of you to put on more fat, in order to have more energy. Let everything be consecrated to the success of this. It has been a success here. But Ojai depends entirely on you, there it will be continued with much greater vigour if you are ready. . .
 
When you leave this place you have to be exceedingly careful. It is like a fresh vase, just out of the mould, and any bad vibration may crack it, and this will mean repairing and remodelling and this would take a long time.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 178.</ref></blockquote>

They went to Ojai and on [[November 20]] Krishnamurti's process started again. It was so bad that even Nitya was worried. He wrote to Leadbeater saying that "They" were experimenting with performing the process while K. remained fully conscious. The pain was "fierce". On the 26th Krishnamurti's body repeated the following message:

<blockquote>The work that is being done now is of the gravest importance and exceedingly delicate. It is the first time that this experiment is being carried out in the world. Everything in the household must give way to this work, and no one's convenience must be considered, not even Krishna[murti]'s. Strangers must not come there too often; the strain is too great. You and Krishna can work this out. Maintain peace and [an] even life.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 182.</ref></blockquote>

Leadbeater answered that he did not know what was going on and was quite anxious about it. He couldn't understand why all this pain was necessary. He said he had not seen this coming "in the future that stretched itself before us in those happy days at Adyar so long ago". Later, he was greatly relieved when he received an answer from Annie Besant stating that the whole proceeding was being done under the authority of the Masters.

The process went on every evening for a few months. On [[February 27]], 1924, he had the following experience:

<blockquote>I had an extraordinary evening. Whatever it is, the force or whatever one calls the bally thing, came up my spine, up to the nape of my neck, then it separated into two, one going to the right & the other to the left of my head till they met between the two eyes, just above my nose. There was a kind of flame & and I saw the [[Maitreya|Lord]] & the Master. It was a tremendous night. Of course the whole thing was painful, in the extreme.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 186.</ref></blockquote>

The process, which continued uninterrupted for about 110 days, finally ended early in April. On [[April 11]] Krishnamurti was given a message from the Masters saying that what had been done so far was a good success, but that this was the beginning of many struggles. That now attention should be turned towards the recuperation of the body. "Plenty of food, plenty of open air and exercise should be sufficient".<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 187-188.</ref>

This process carried on intermittently for years.

[[File:AP Warrington Krishnamurti Nityananda.jpg|right|220px|thumb|Krishnamurti with A. P. Warrington and Nityananda]]
== Death of his brother ==

Krishnamurti's brother Nitya had tuberculosis, and from time to time he was prostrated by it. At the beginning of 1925, when they were in India, Nitya became very ill and was several times on the brink of death. Krishnamurti was very worried about this. On [[February 10]] he sent a letter to [[Annie Besant]] telling her the following recollection from one of his astral visits to the Masters:

<blockquote>I remember going to the Master’s house and asking & begging to let Nitya get well & let him live. The Master said that I was to see the Lord Maitreya and I went there and I implored there but I got the impression that it was not His business & that I should go to the Mahachohan. I went there. I remember all this so clearly. He was seated in His chair, with great dignity & magnificent understanding, with grave & kindly eyes. My futile description is so absurd but it’s impossible to convey, the great impression of it all. I told Him that I would sacrifice my happiness or anything that was required to let Nitya live, for I felt this thing was being decided. He listened to me & answered "He will be well". It was such a relief and all my anxiety has completely disappeared.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 199.</ref></blockquote>

On March Nitya somewhat recovered and they left for Sydney. On June they started their journey back to Ojai, which they reached in the middle of July. During the trip Nitya had been very sick and in danger of passing away. His health remained very poor in August but started getting a little better by the end of September.

On November he caught influenza and became quite ill, while Krishnamurti was on a ship heading for India. When the news of his brother's critical condition came he told Shiva Rao that "if Nitya was going to die I would not have been allowed to leave Ojai".<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 219.</ref> However, on the night of [[November 13]], 1925, a telegram arrived announcing Nitya's death.

== Struggle and transformation ==

In August 1925, while at Huizen and Ommen, [[George S. Arundale]] claimed that he and others had taken several initiations and had been appointed as "Apostles" of the World Teacher. [[Annie Besant]], who had given up her clairvoyant powers due to her political work for India, trusted Arundale. Krishnamurti was in Ojai at the time, and when arriving at London a few months later he was visibly upset feeling "that something infinitely precious, sacred and private had been made publicly ugly and ridiculous, cheap and vulgar.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 218.</ref>

[[Charles Webster Leadbeater|C. W. Leadbeater]], however, did not confirm all this and was rather suspicious of it. On [[July 28]], 1926, he wrote to Krishnamurti:

<blockquote>Our brothers Wedgwood, George, Oscar and Rukmini are younger and less experienced in the work of translating memories and messages from higher planes; therefore when their reminiscences do not support my own I simply suspend judgement and say nothing, except perhaps to them. I do not for a moment suspect any of them of intentional misrepresentation . . . to you as one of the innermost circle, I admit that there may have been some misunderstandings and exaggerations in their reports, because even at these higher levels it is more difficult than you can imagine entirely to eliminate the personal factor. . .<ref>Jean Overton Fuller, ''Krishnamurti & the Wind'' (London: Theosophical Publishing House, 2003), 121.</ref></blockquote>

In November Krishnamurti received the news that his brother died. This broke him completely and shattered his view of a future were Nitya was supposed to be a vital part of his mission. The next ten days on the ship were full of agony, which eventually lead to a transformation. When reaching Colombo, he expressed:

<blockquote>An old dream is dead and a new one is being born, as a flower that pushes through the solid earth. A new vision is coming into being and a new consciousness is being unfolded.... A new thrill and a new throb of the same life is being felt. A new strength born of suffering is pulsating in the veins and a new sympathy and understanding is being born out of the past suffering. A greater desire to see others suffer less and if they must suffer to see that they bear it nobly and come out of it without too many scars. I have wept but I do not want others to weep but if they do I now know what it means.... I know how to weep still, but that is human. I know now, with greater certainty than ever before, that there is real beauty in life, real happiness that can not be shattered by any physical happening, a great strength which cannot be weakened by passing events, and a great love which is permanent, imperishable and unconquerable.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 220-221.</ref></blockquote>

When C. W. Leadbeater reached Colombo he greeted Krishnamurti saying: "Well, at least ''you'' are an Arhat", meaning that after the crisis he had received his fourth initiation.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 221.</ref>

On [[November 27]] while in [[Adyar (campus)|Adyar]], before the Jubilee Convention of the [[Theosophical Society]], he was initiated into [[Co-Freemasonry]] and on [[December 21]] he officiated a reformed Hindu ritual in a small Hindu Temple recently built in the Compound.

On [[December 28]] the Congress of the [[Order of the Star in the East]] began. During its first meeting, the end of Krishnamurti's talk, a dramatic change took place. He had been speaking saying that the World Teacher "comes only to those who want, who desire, who long..." and then his voice changed completely and went on saying:

<blockquote>. . . and I come for those who want sympathy, who want happiness, who are longing to be released, who are longing to find happiness in all things. I come to reform and not to tear down, I come not to destroy but to build.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 223-224.</ref></blockquote>

At the end of the Congress Annie Besant remarked that this event had marked "the definite consecration of the chosen vehicle . . . . the final acceptance of the body chosen long before.... The coming has begun".<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 224.</ref> C. W. Leadbeater also expressed that there was not a shadow of doubt that the World Teacher had used the Vehicle more than once during the Congress.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 225.</ref>

Krishnamurti also had no doubts that this had been the case. On [[January 5]], 1926, he said:

<blockquote>I personally feel quite different from that day.... I feel like a crystal vase, a jar that has been cleaned and now anybody in the world can put a beautiful flower in it and that flower shall live in the vase and never die.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 224.</ref></blockquote>

== Dissolution of the Order of the Star ==

Krishnamurti felt upset about [[George S. Arundale|G. S. Arundale]]'s and [[James Ingall Wedgwood|J. I. Wedgwood]]'s attitude about the "Apostles affair" and all the public talking about dubious initiations. In March 1926 he wrote to [[Charles Webster Leadbeater|C. W. Leadbeater]] saying:

<blockquote>I have woken up so often with feelings of revolt and distrust that my impressions and intuitions are growing stronger and stronger and I feel that the events of the last ten months aren’t clean and wholesome. Of course there’s nothing to be done but wait for events to develop. Of course none of them are very important but this apostles business is the limit. I don’t believe in it all and this is not based on prejudice. With that we shall have difficulty and I am not going to give in over that. I think it’s wrong and purely George’s imagination. Anyhow it’s a trivial thing but other people are making a mountain of it.... Wedgwood is distributing initiations around ... Initiations and sacred things will be a joke presently.... I believe in all this so completely that it makes me weep to see these sacred things dragged in the dirt.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 228.</ref></blockquote>

All these happenings produced a mixed response in the press and the general public, arising suspicion, sarcasm, and idle curiosity.

Meanwhile, Krishnamurti continued to give talks and felt more and more in tune with his role. On [[February 9]], 1927, he wrote to C. W. Leadbeater: "I know my destiny and my work. I know with certainty and knowledge of my own, that I am blending into the consciousness of the one Teacher and that He will completely fill me".<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 241.</ref> In April Annie Besant declared to the press "The World Teacher is here".

As people began to place more and more authority on him, Krishnamurti began to discourage people from taking him as a crutch. He wanted people to be independent and self-motivated. As he said in a talk at the end of June:

<blockquote>You must become liberated not because of me but in spite of me ... all this life, and especially during the last few months I have struggled to be free—free of my friends, my books, my associations. You must struggle for the same freedom.... You must not make me an authority. If I become a necessity to you what will you do when I go away?... Some of you think I can give you a drink that will set you free, that I can give you a formula that will liberate you—that is not so. I can be the door but you must pass through the door and find the liberation that is beyond it.... I wish I could invent a new language but as I cannot I would like to destroy your old phraseology and conceptions.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 248.</ref></blockquote>

He then started simplifying his language and making it more abstract. He stopped talking about the [[Maitreya|Lord Maitreya]] and referred to "the Beloved" instead. He wanted to put less emphasis on the forms that lead to worshiping, to focus instead on the essence. His language began to be increasingly non-dualist at a time when this approach was virtually unknown in the West. At a Camp in the beginning of August, 1927, he said:

<blockquote>I have been asked what I mean by ‘the Beloved’. I will give a meaning, an explanation, which you will interpret as you please. To me it is all—it is Sri Krishna, it is the Master K.H., it is the Lord Maitreya, it is the Buddha, and yet it is beyond all these forms. What does it matter what name you give? ... What you are troubling about is whether there is such a person as the World
Teacher who has manifested Himself in the body of a certain person, Krishnamurti; but in the world nobody will trouble about this question. So you will see my point of view when I talk about my Beloved. It is an unfortunate thing that I have to explain, but I must. I want it to be as vague as possible, and I hope I have made it so. My Beloved is the open skies, the flower, every human being. . . .
 
It is no good asking me who is the Beloved. Of what use is explanation? For you will not understand the Beloved until you are able to see Him in every animal, in every blade of grass, in every person that is suffering, in every individual.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 250.</ref></blockquote>

However, he was not denying the existence of the Masters or Maitreya as some people interpreted. He went on to say in that talk:

<blockquote>Till I was able to say with certainty, without any undue excitement, or exaggeration in order to convince others, that I was one with my Beloved, I never spoke. I talked of vague generalities which everybody wanted. I never said: I am the World Teacher; but now that I feel I am one with my Beloved, I say it....<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 250.</ref></blockquote>

People who were expecting he was going to lend himself to be worshiped began to be upset, as did those who clung to concrete concepts and explanations. At the same time, new people who started gathering around Krishnamurti without a deeper understanding of concepts such as the [[Masters of Wisdom]] and Krishnamurti's relationship with them interpreted this attitude as a denial of their existence. A rift between the "Theosophical" view and the "Krishnamurtian" one began to be created by some of the listeners.

While Annie Besant and C. W. Leadbeater supported publicly the idea that Krishnamurti was acting as the vehicle of the World Teacher, G. S. Arundale and J. I. Wedgwood did not agree. People wanted Krishnamurti to publicly assert his own authority something that he, naturally, did not want to do:

In August 1928, at a Camp of the Order of the Star, he said: "Friend, do not concern yourself with who I am; you will never know.... If I say I am the Christ, you will create another authority. If I say I am not, you will also create another authority".<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 262.</ref> He said he would dissolve the Order of the Star if it "claimed to be a vessel that holds the Truth and the only Truth".<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 261.</ref>

As time passed Krishnamurti's non-dualistic position became more radical and a number of people began to side in agreement or disagreement with him.

During the next Camp of the Order of the Star at Ommen, on [[August 3]], 1929, Krishnamurti made a speech dissolving the Order. Among other things, he said:

<blockquote>I maintain that Truth is a pathless land, and you cannot approach it by any path whatsoever, by any religion, by any sect. That is my point of view, and I adhere to that absolutely and unconditionally. Truth, being limitless, unconditioned, unapproachable by any path whatsoever, cannot be organised; nor should any organisation be formed to lead or coerce people along any particular path.
 
. . .
 
Truth cannot be brought down, rather the individual must make the effort to ascend to it. You cannot bring the mountain-top to the valley.
 
. . .
 
If an organisation be created for this purpose, it becomes a crutch, a weakness, a bondage, and must cripple the individual, and prevent him from growing, from establishing his uniqueness, which lies in the discovery for himself of that absolute, unconditioned Truth.
 
. . .
 
I am concerning myself with only one essential thing: to set man free. I desire to free him from all cages, from all fears, and not to found religions, new sects, nor to establish new theories and new philosophies.
 
. . .
 
You are all depending for your spirituality on someone else, for your happiness on someone else, for your enlightenment on someone else; and although you have been preparing for me for eighteen years, when I say all these things are unnecessary, when I say that you must put them all away and look within yourselves for the enlightenment, for the glory, for the purification, and for the incorruptibility of the self, not one of you is willing to do it. There may be a few, but very, very few. So why have an organization?
 
. . .
 
"How many members are there in it?" That is the first question I am asked by all newspaper reporters. "How many followers have you? By their number we shall judge whether what you say is true or false." I do not know how many there are. I am not concerned with that. As I said, if there were even one man who had been set free, that were enough.
 
. . .
 
But those who really desire to understand, who are looking to find that which is eternal, without beginning and without an end, will walk together with a greater intensity, will be a danger to everything that is unessential, to unrealities, to shadows. And they will concentrate, they will become the flame, because they understand. Such a body we must create, and that is my purpose. Because of that real understanding there will be true friendship. Because of that true friendship–which you do not seem to know–there will be real cooperation on the part of each one. And this not because of authority, not because of salvation, not because of immolation for a cause, but because you really understand, and hence are capable of living in the eternal. This is a greater thing than all pleasure, than all sacrifice.
 
. . .
 
For two years I have been thinking about this, slowly, carefully, patiently, and I have now decided to disband the Order, as I happen to be its Head. You can form other organizations and expect someone else. With that I am not concerned, nor with creating new cages, new decorations for those cages. My only concern is to set men absolutely, unconditionally free.<ref>[http://www.jkrishnamurti.org/about-krishnamurti/dissolution-speech.php# Truth is a pathless land] at J. Krishnamurti Online</ref></blockquote>

This, again, was naturally interpreted as a rejection of his role as a vehicle of the World-Teacher. However, as he wrote to Lady Emily five years later, on [[August 27]], 1934:

<blockquote>You say, mum . . . that I have denied being the W.T. [World Teacher]. You know, mum, I have ''never'' denied it. I have only said that it does not matter who or what I am but that they should examine what I say. . .<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Fulfilment'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1983), 30.</ref></blockquote>

== Masters of Wisdom ==

After the dissolution of the Order of the Star Krishnamurti referred to the Masters very seldom. When asked in public about them he tended to dismiss the question as an unimportant one, or would answer by asking the person why he wanted to meet a Master, what he thought a Master was, etc. In this way he made the questioner look into his motivation.

Some interpreted this as a denial of their reality. However, in some of his private conversations, he would admit their existence and even his relationship with them.

This attitude is consistent with what [[Koot Hoomi|Master K.H.]] wrote to [[Alfred Percy Sinnett|A. P. Sinnett]] in October 1884, in [[Mahatma Letter No. 130#Page 8|one of his letters]]:

<blockquote>For years to come the Soc[iety] will be unable to stand, when based upon [[Masters of Wisdom|"Tibetan Brothers"]] and [[phenomena]] alone. All this ought to have been limited to an inner and very SECRET circle. There is a hero-worshipping tendency clearly showing itself, and you, my friend, are not quite free from it yourself.<ref>Vicente Hao Chin, Jr., ''The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett in chronological sequence'' No. 130 (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 432.</ref></blockquote>

== Speaking tours ==

== Krishnamurti schools ==

Early in his career Krishnamurti showed a concern about education. In 1912, when he was only 17, he wrote the book '''''Education as Service''''' in which he described "the life of an ideal school where love rules and inspires, where the students grow into noble adolescents under the fostering care of teachers who feel the greatness of their vocation".<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 59.</ref>

He founded several schools. The first, in 1934, was [http://www.rajghatbesantschool.org/ Rajghat Besant School] in Varanasi, India. In 1969, [https://www.brockwood.org.uk/ Brockwood Park School] in Hampshire, England was established, and in 1975, [http://oakgroveschool.org/ Oak Grove School] in Ojai, California. Other Indian schools include [http://www.rishivalley.org/ Rishi Valley Education Center], "The School" at [http://www.theschoolkfi.org/ Damodar Gardens] in Chennai, '''Haridvanam''' in Bangalore, [http://www.sahyadrischool.org/ Sahyadri School] in Pune, and [http://pathashaala.tcec-kfi.org/ Pathashaala] in Chennai. He said, "The purpose, the aim and drive of these schools is ... to create the right climate so that the child may develop fully as a complete human being. This means giving him the opportunity to flower in goodness so that he is rightly related to people, things and ideas, to the whole of life."

These are some principles of Krishnamurti schools:
* School focus is on the development of the whole human being.
* Students learn to observe the world and act in the world without conditioning or self-centeredness.
* The school tries to establish an environment in which this kind of education and self-development can take place.
* Faculty work together to develop themselves as human beings who are capable of maintaining the educational environment.
* There is no fixed curriculum or method.

Teacher training for the older schools consisted primarily of conversations between Krishnamurti and the teachers in which he attempted to help with self-development. Many of these dialogues were transcribed in books such as '''''Beginnings of Learning''''' and '''''A Flame of Learning: Krishnamurti with Teachers'''''.

== Later years ==
[[File:Krishnamurti planting tree at Adyar.jpg|right|200px|thumb|J. Krishnamurti planting tree at Adyar, 1982]]

== Teachings ==

== Writings ==

==Online resources==
===Audio===
*[http://www.theosophicalinstitute.org/medialibrary/viewtitle.php?titleid=343DEDA1-2B5E-4182-B397-895190FE98C9# Krishnamurti and Eastern Philosophy] by Ravi Ravindra
*[http://www.theosophical.org/files/resources/Downloads/mp3/sanat/Krishnamurti%20on%20the%20Masters.mp3# Krishnamurti on the Masters] by Aryel Sanat

==Additional resources==
*[http://www.astro.com/cgi/chart.cgi?wgid=wgeJxNjsEKgzAQRL-mty1kE4K2YQ8Fodhirz2vJGioCWIi4t839tTLu8wwbzb_8STNEIjRREvPxacxcliX7OHhrV0hAErQgPVFgxBXJSDUwqGGgRMI6Nhy5JmnyUH7atobVLUrJVRRKVhB6kodQBCGbV-2Hf2GT1L8247QcnaEsiQd74WH0_R5n8vFkEfivJkx7XRGsyTC9_0L6P46pg# J. Krishnamurti's Natal Chart] at Astrodienst
*[http://www.jkrishnamurti.com/index.php# Jiddu Krishnamurti Online]
*[http://www.jiddu-krishnamurti.net# JidduKrishnamurti.Net]
* Scott H. Forbes, "Jiddu Krishnamurti and His Insights into Education" at [http://infed.org/mobi/jiddu-krishnamurti-and-his-insights-into-education/ Infed.org]. From a presentation at the first Holistic Education Conference, Toronto, Canada, 1997.

== Notes ==
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Jiddu Krishnamurti

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[[File:Krishnamurti painting.jpg|300px|right|thumb|J. Krishnamurti portrait in L. W. Rogers Building. Painted from a photograph in 1926 by Henry Schwartz. Image from TSA Archives.]]
'''Jiddu Krishnamurti''' ([[May 11]], 1895 – [[February 17]], 1986) was an author and lecturer on spiritual and philosophical subjects who had a major impact on Twentieth Century thought. He was "discovered" as a child in India by [[Charles Webster Leadbeater|Charles W. Leadbeater]], who prophesied that the then sickly and almost illiterate boy would become a great religious leader. From that point Krishnamurti and his younger brother Nitya were raised and educated by Theosophists at the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society]] based in Adyar, Chennai, India. The [[Order of the Star in the East]] was established, to promote the idea that Krishnamurti was going to be the "vehicle" of the "World Teacher" or [[Maitreya]]. Eventually Krishnamurti rejected the title, disbanded the organization, but spent the rest of his life speaking around the world to all kind of people about a spiritual life based on awareness, inquiry, and freedom.

Krishnamurti was often referred to by his friends as "Krishna", "Krishnaji", and "K". His writings were often published under his "star name," [[Alcyone]].

== Early years ==

Jiddu Krishnamurti was born was born a Brahmin on [[May 11]] 1895 in Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh, near Madras in the south of India. He was the eighth son and, in keeping with tradition, was named after Sri Krishna.

Although his father, Jiddu Narianiah, was educated at Madras University and worked for the British Administration, the standard of life of the family was not good. Only five or six of the eleven children of the family would survive childhood. When Krishnamurti was two years old he nearly died of malaria, and his mother, Jiddu Sanjeevamma, eventually died of it when he was only ten.

In 1907 his father was given a compulsory retirement. Having been a member of the [[Theosophical Society]] since 1882,<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 6.</ref> he eventually obtained a job at its International Headquarters in [[Adyar (campus)|Adyar]], Madras (now Chennai).

== "Discovery" ==

On [[January 23]], 1909, the Jiddu family moved to Madras. In May of that year, Theosophical leader and [[Clairvoyance|clairvoyant]] [[Charles Webster Leadbeater|C. W. Leadbeater]] runs into 13-year old Krishnamurti who was playing in the beach, and sees "the most wonderful [[aura]] he has ever seen, without a particle of selfishness". Although Theosophist and scholar [[Ernest Wood]], who had tried to help him with his homework, considered him dim-witted, Leadbeater predicted that he would become a spiritual teacher and a great orator "much greater" than even [[Annie Besant]]. His Biographer Mary Lutyens wrote:

<blockquote>It could not have been Krishna's outward appearance that struck Leadbeater, for apart from his wonderful eyes, he was not at all prepossessing at that time. He was under-nourished, scrawny and dirty; his ribs showed through his skin and he had a persistent cough; his teeth were crooked and he wore his hair in the customary Brahmin fashion of South India, shaved in front to the crown and falling to below his knees in a pigtail at the back; moreover his vacant expression gave him an almost moronic look.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 21.</ref></blockquote>

[[File:Krishnamurti-Nitya-Arundale.jpg|right|400px|thumb|Krishnamurti, Nitya, and [[George S. Arundale|George Arundale]], labeled with Star names.]]
Soon, C. W. Leadbeater started researching their [[Reincarnation|past lives]] and become aware of their relationship with himself and the [[Masters of Wisdom|Masters]]. These accounts were published in articles in [[The Theosophist (periodical)|''The Theosophist'']], the mystic name given to Krishnamurti being [[Alcyone]]. All these accounts were eventually published in the book [[Lives of Alcyone (book)|''Lives of Alcyone'']].

During this time a group of [[Theosophist]]s began to take care of him and his younger brother, Nityananda. They nourished them physically, and taught them hygiene, yogic postures, breathing exercises, and sports. Eventually they also took care of their academic education.

[[Annie Besant]], who was abroad on a tour, met them for the first time on [[November 27]], 1909. On [[March 6]], 1910 she became their legal guardian.

== Initiation ==

[[Charles Webster Leadbeater|C. W. Leadbeater]] reported that on the night of [[August 1]], 1909, [[Koot Hoomi|Master K.H.]] had put Krishnamurti on [[probation]].

Then, Leadbeater started taken him every night in his [[Astral Body|astral body]] to the house of the Master to be instructed for fifteen minutes. The next morning Krishnamurti would write down what he remembered, and these notes were later published as the book [[At the Feet of the Master (book)|''At the Feet of the Master'']].<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 28.</ref>

On [[December 31]] he wrote to Annie Besant (then in Benares) an account of the astral visit to the Masters in which he was accepted as a [[chela|disciple]] of Master K.H. after only five months of probation. He was .<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 33-34.</ref>

He received his [[Initiation#First Initiation|first initiation]] soon after this, on [[January 11]], 1910, while he was at [[Adyar (campus)|Adyar]]. After this he wrote an independent account of what he remembered.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 35-38.</ref>

=== Later Initiations ===

There are some historical records for Krishnamurti's next three initiations.

*The second initiation took place on the night of the full moon of [[May 1]], 1912, while he was in Taormina, Sicily, Italy.

*The third initiation took place in Ojai, California, on [[August 20]], 1922. (See [[Jiddu Krishnamurti#Life-altering experiences|below]])

*The fourth initiation happened in November 1925, after receiving the news of the death of his brother while he was on a ship heading for India.

== World Teacher movement ==
[[File:Krishnamurti 2.jpg|200px|left]]

On [[January 11]], 1911, [[George S. Arundale|George Arundale]] formed ''The Order of the Rising Sun'' to draw together those in India who believed in the near coming of a great spiritual teacher and prepare public opinion to receive him. At the same time a quarterly magazine printed at [[Adyar (campus)|Adyar]] called [[The Herald of the Star (periodical)|''The Herald of the Star'']] was started. A few months later Besant and Leadbeater made this into an international movement called ''The Order of the Star in the East'', of which Krishnamurti was the head.

On [[December 28]], 1911, when Krishnamurti was handling certificates to new members of the Order, the following happened, as reported by C. W. Leadbeater:

<blockquote>All at once the Hall was filled with tremendous power, which was so evidently flowing through Krishna[murti] that the next member fell at his feet, overwhelmed by this marvellous rush of force. I have never seen or felt anything in the least like it; it reminded one irresistibly of the rushing mighty wind and the outpouring of the Holy Ghost at Pentecost. The tension was enormous, and everyone in the room was most powerfully affected. It was exactly the kind of thing that we read about in the old scriptures, and think exaggerated; but here it was before us in the twentieth century. After that, each one prostrated himself as his turn came, many of them with tears pouring down their cheeks. The scene was indeed a memorable one, for the stream of devotees was remarkably representative in character. There were members from almost every country in Europe, from America and from all parts of India. . . .<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 55.</ref></blockquote>

After this Annie Besant made public the fact that Krishnamurti's body had been chosen by [[Maitreya]] to serve as his vehicle.

After this he would become more and more acquainted with the Masters on an independent basis. For example, on [[June 12]], 1911, while in a lecture [[Annie Besant]] was giving at the Sorbonne, he claimed to have seen "the Count there",<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 51.</ref> probably referring to the Mahatma known as the [[Count de Saint Germain]]. Then, on [[June 27]], 1911, while in England, he remembered going with [[George S. Arundale|George Arundale]] to the house of Master K.H., where the latter accepted the former as his [[chela]]. He received confirmation of this from C. W. Leadbeater, who was at Adyar.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 51.</ref>

The last important experience recorded in this period was in January, 1914, while at Taormina, Sicili, when Krishamurti "suddenly looked up and said, 'The Lord Buddha is here'. His whole face changed completely and he rushed from the room. Soon he came back and told them that he had seen the Lord Buddha standing beside him."<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 81.</ref>

However, from 1914 to 1921 Krishnamurti became more and more absorbed by "mundane" pursuits, unsuccessfully trying to get to Oxford, Cambridge, and London University. He lost much of his enthusiasm for the work of the Masters and his role in it, and felt rebellious about it.

In 1923 (after having taken his third initiation in 1922) he began to work actively for the [[Order of the Star in the East]] and [[Theosophy]]. He started writing articles, answering official letters, and giving lectures around the world. That year Nitya wrote:

<blockquote>The Convention [in Chicago] was a record success, thanks to K’s presence and I think the greatest thing that can be said is that he more than came up to everyone’s expectations . . . everyone whom Krishna has come into touch with feels a new revival of their enthusiasm. Krishna now talks like someone who has found his goal, and his purpose in his talks has been to make the existence of the Masters an intense reality and in this he is really inspired.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 171.</ref></blockquote>

== Life-altering experiences ==

After some years of disenchantment, his interest in [[Theosophy]] and the [[Order of the Star in the East]] slowly started to reawaken. On [[May 6]], 1920, he wrote to Lady Emily:

<blockquote>Curiously all day I have been very dreamy, more dreamy than usual and in my heart there have been a continual thought of Lord Buddha. I was in such a state that I had to sit down and meditate. Think of me meditating. Extraordinary.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 119.</ref></blockquote>

And in March 1921:

<blockquote>I have been thinking a great deal about the Order & the T.S. ''mais surtout de moi-même''. I must find myself and then only can I help others. In fact, I must make the Old Gentleman come down & take some responsibility. Probably he wants to but finds that the body & mind is not spiritual enough & now I must waken them for 'his' habitation.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 127-128.</ref></blockquote>

From this point on Krishnamurti started giving lectures and writing articles.

In June, 1922, while visiting C. W. Leadbeater in Australia, Krishnamurti received a message from Master K.H. brought through CWL, advising him to be more tolerant of divergence of views and methods. This message produced a deep effect on him. From Australia he went to Ojai, California. In August he wrote to Lady Emily:

<blockquote>I have been meditating every morning for half an hour or 35 mins . . . & I meditate again before I go to sleep for about 10 minutes. All this is rather surprising you, isn’t it? I am going to get back my old touch with the Masters & after all that's the only thing that matters in life & nothing else does.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 152.</ref></blockquote>

In another letter, he explained in more detail his practice:

<blockquote>Ever since I left Australia I have been thinking and deliberating about the message which
the Master K.H. gave me while I was there. I naturally wanted to achieve those orders as soon
as I could, and I was to a certain extent uncertain as to the best method of attaining the ideals
which were put before me. . .
 
I set about to find out ways and means to achieve my aim. First I realized that I had to harmonize all my other bodies with the Buddhic plane [the highest plane of consciousness] and to bring about this happy combination I had to find out what my ego wanted on the Buddhic plane. To harmonize the various bodies I had to keep them vibrating at the same rate as the Buddhic, and to do this I had to find out what was the vital interest of the Buddhic. With ease which rather astonished me I found the main interest on that high plane was to serve the Lord Maitreya and the Masters. With that idea clear in my physical mind I had to direct and control the other bodies to act and to think the same as on the noble and spiritual plane. During that period of less than three weeks, I concentrated to keep in mind the image of the Lord Maitreya throughout the entire day, and I found no difficulty in doing this. I found that I was getting calmer and more serene. My whole outlook on life was changed.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 157-158.</ref></blockquote>

From [[August 17]] to the [[August 19|19th]] he started experiencing an acute pain in the back of his neck and eventually got prostrated, coming in and out of consciousness. Then, he had "the most extraordinary experience":

<blockquote> There was a man mending the road; that man was myself; the pickaxe he held was myself; the very stone which he was breaking up was a part of me; the tender blade of grass was my very being, and the tree beside the man was myself. I almost could feel and think like the roadmender, and I could feel the wind passing through the tree, and the little ant on the blade of grass I could feel. The birds, the dust, and the very noise were a part of me. Just then there was a car passing by at some distance; I was the driver, the engine, and the tyres; as the car went further away from me, I was going away from myself. I was in everything, or rather everything was in me, inanimate and animate, the mountain, the worm, and all breathing things. All day long I remained in this happy condition.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 158.</ref></blockquote>

On Sunday, [[August 20]] he felt extremely tired and weak, and very sensitive. [[Albert Powell Warrington|A. P. Warrington]] suggested him to sit under the pepper tree which is near the house. The following is his statement:

<blockquote>There I sat crosslegged in the meditation posture. When I had sat thus for some time, I felt myself going out of my body, I saw myself sitting down with the delicate tender leaves of the tree over me. I was facing the east. In front of me was my body and over my head I saw the Star, bright and clear. Then I could feel the vibrations of the [[Gautama Buddha|Lord Buddha]]; I beheld [[Maitreya|Lord Maitreya]] and [[Koot Hoomi|Master K.H.]] I was so happy, calm and at peace. I could still see my body and I was hovering near it. There was such profound calmness both in the air and within myself . . . The Presence of the mighty Beings was with me for some time and then They were gone. I was supremely happy, for I had seen. Nothing could ever be the same. I have drunk at the clear and pure waters at the source of the fountain of life and my thirst was appeased. Never more could I be thirsty, never more could I be in utter darkness. I have seen the Light. I have touched compassion which heals all sorrow and suffering; it is not for myself, but for the world. I have stood on the mountain top and gazed at the mighty Beings. Never can I be in utter darkness; I have seen the glorious and healing Light. The fountain of Truth has been revealed to me and the darkness has been dispersed. Love in all its glory has intoxicated my heart; my heart can never be closed. I have drunk at the fountain of Joy and eternal Beauty. I am God-intoxicated.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 159-160.</ref></blockquote>

In a letter to [[Charles Webster Leadbeater|C. W. Leadbeater]] he wrote:

<blockquote>After Aug. 20th I know what I want to do and what lies before me—nothing but to serve the Masters and the Lord. I have become since that date much more sensitive and slightly clairvoyant as I saw you with the President, the other night while I was sitting in the moonlight. Such a thing has not happened to me for over seven years. In fact for the last seven years, I have been spiritually blind, I have been in a dungeon without a light, without any fresh air. Now I feel I am in sunlight, with the energy of many, not physical but mental and emotional. I feel once again in touch with Lord Maitreya and the Master and there is nothing else for me to do but to serve Them. My whole life, now, is, consciously, on the physical plane, devoted to the work and I am not likely to change.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 159-160.</ref></blockquote>

C. W. Leadbeater and Annie Besant interpreted this experience as Krishnamurti's third Initiation, although was puzzled by the pain and sickness he went through. He wrote to Mrs. Besant:

<blockquote>It [the experience] was indeed marvellous and beautiful, though I wish that it had not been accompanied by so much physical sickness and suffering. I should like very much to hear your comment upon all this. We have ourselves passed through very similar experiences, except that, in my own case at least, there has never been any of these terrible physical symptoms, the body being usually left peacefully resting in a trance condition, or else fully awake and taking part in what was passing, but without any pain or sickness.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 163.</ref></blockquote>

After this experience the acute pain in his head and spine would continue, on and off, for nearly forty-years (although it tended to be milder as the years went by). He called this "the process".

== The Process ==

In September, 1922, Krishnamurti described this "process" to Lady Emily as follows:

<blockquote>Every evening at about 6:30 I become semi-conscious; I have no food but go to bed; from 6:30 to 7:30 or 8, or even 8:30 it lasts. I toss about, groan & moan and mutter strange things, in fact almost behave like one possessed. I get up, thinking somebody is calling me and collapse on the floor; I rave considerably, see strange faces & light. All the time, I have a violent pain in my head & the nape of my neck & can’t bear the touch of anyone. Also during that time, I become very sensitive, can’t bear a sound, however small it may be. I feel so tired & exhausted, while the thing is going on. Sometimes the whole thing becomes very acute & force has to be used to keep me down & other times it is quite mild. After it is over, I remember some parts of the scene I had been creating; then I have my food & retire to bed. I don’t know what’s the cause, nor what it’s for; now it has lasted for nearly a month, practically everyday except when I went to Los Angeles. It may be that I may become clairvoyant when it is all over or merely that I am gradually going mad!!! For the last five or six days I have been seeing my dead mother.
Whenever I shut my eyes & especially during the evening when Rosalind, who looks after me during that period, is with me, I see her very clearly, in fact, I call to her aloud & mistake Rosalind for my long lost mother. It may be that she uses R. or that R. is the reincarnation of my mother. I don’t know which it is, nor is it of any importance. While I am in that state, remember long-forgotten boyhood scenes, such as when I was ill with my mother, how I used to rest on her stomach!!, the beggars we used to feed & how I used to be waked up by her, & the going to the school etc. I can’t account for all this...<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 165.</ref></blockquote>

Nitya described the process to C. W. Leadbeater in a letter of [[October 2]]:

<blockquote>Every evening about 6.30 to 8, Krishna has gone into a state of semi-consciousness when the ego seems to leave and the physical elemental is allowed enough consciousness to suffer, to talk and even transmit intelligently any piece of information that may be necessary. He complains of agonising pain while he is in this state, centering mostly in the spine; so we have surmised that his [[Kundalini]] is being awakened.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 165.</ref></blockquote>

During this process the [[Elemental#Physical_elemental|physical elemental]] was left in charge of the body. The latter would speak and complain much in the way a child would. The elemental would talk of Krishnamurti as being a separate person, and sometimes even call him asking him to come back.

Although the speculation was that the process was part of the awakening of Kundalini, in the experiences of C. W. Leadbeater and Annie Besant it had not entailed so much pain. CWL shows his perplexity in a letter on [[May 12]], 1923 to Mrs. Besant:

<blockquote>It is evident that in all higher matters the methods of progress differ for each individual. I do not understand why such terrible physical suffering should come to our Krishna. Surely the Brahmin body is exceptionally pure, and should need less in the way of preparation than the average European vehicle. In my own case I have no recollection of anything in the least commensurate with this when I was passing through the same stage, though there was certainly a great deal of excessive discomfort in the development of the Kundalini. It may be, as you suggest, that this is part of the preparation of that body for its Great Occupant, yet nothing has been said as to any hastening of the Coming. But it might well be that years must elapse after the completion of this preparation, in order that the body might fully recover from it before having to undergo the strain of the actual occupancy. The case is so unique that I suppose the truth is that we can only wait and watch.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 171.</ref></blockquote>

On [[September 20]], 1923, after many days of the process, Krishnamurti brought through the following message from [[Koot Hoomi|Mahatma K.H.]] that shows the Masters were involved in this process. Nitya wrote it down as follows:

<blockquote>Nitya Listen. This is finished here, this is the last night. It will be continued in Ojai. But this depends upon you. You both should have more energy. On what you do in the next month will depend the success. You have to be exceedingly careful. Let nothing stand in the way. You have both of you to put on more fat, in order to have more energy. Let everything be consecrated to the success of this. It has been a success here. But Ojai depends entirely on you, there it will be continued with much greater vigour if you are ready. . .
 
When you leave this place you have to be exceedingly careful. It is like a fresh vase, just out of the mould, and any bad vibration may crack it, and this will mean repairing and remodelling and this would take a long time.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 178.</ref></blockquote>

They went to Ojai and on [[November 20]] Krishnamurti's process started again. It was so bad that even Nitya was worried. He wrote to Leadbeater saying that "They" were experimenting with performing the process while K. remained fully conscious. The pain was "fierce". On the 26th Krishnamurti's body repeated the following message:

<blockquote>The work that is being done now is of the gravest importance and exceedingly delicate. It is the first time that this experiment is being carried out in the world. Everything in the household must give way to this work, and no one's convenience must be considered, not even Krishna[murti]'s. Strangers must not come there too often; the strain is too great. You and Krishna can work this out. Maintain peace and [an] even life.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 182.</ref></blockquote>

Leadbeater answered that he did not know what was going on and was quite anxious about it. He couldn't understand why all this pain was necessary. He said he had not seen this coming "in the future that stretched itself before us in those happy days at Adyar so long ago". Later, he was greatly relieved when he received an answer from Annie Besant stating that the whole proceeding was being done under the authority of the Masters.

The process went on every evening for a few months. On [[February 27]], 1924, he had the following experience:

<blockquote>I had an extraordinary evening. Whatever it is, the force or whatever one calls the bally thing, came up my spine, up to the nape of my neck, then it separated into two, one going to the right & the other to the left of my head till they met between the two eyes, just above my nose. There was a kind of flame & and I saw the [[Maitreya|Lord]] & the Master. It was a tremendous night. Of course the whole thing was painful, in the extreme.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 186.</ref></blockquote>

The process, which continued uninterrupted for about 110 days, finally ended early in April. On [[April 11]] Krishnamurti was given a message from the Masters saying that what had been done so far was a good success, but that this was the beginning of many struggles. That now attention should be turned towards the recuperation of the body. "Plenty of food, plenty of open air and exercise should be sufficient".<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 187-188.</ref>

This process carried on intermittently for years.

[[File:AP Warrington Krishnamurti Nityananda.jpg|right|220px|thumb|Krishnamurti with A. P. Warrington and Nityananda]]
== Death of his brother ==

Krishnamurti's brother Nitya had tuberculosis, and from time to time he was prostrated by it. At the beginning of 1925, when they were in India, Nitya became very ill and was several times on the brink of death. Krishnamurti was very worried about this. On [[February 10]] he sent a letter to [[Annie Besant]] telling her the following recollection from one of his astral visits to the Masters:

<blockquote>I remember going to the Master’s house and asking & begging to let Nitya get well & let him live. The Master said that I was to see the Lord Maitreya and I went there and I implored there but I got the impression that it was not His business & that I should go to the Mahachohan. I went there. I remember all this so clearly. He was seated in His chair, with great dignity & magnificent understanding, with grave & kindly eyes. My futile description is so absurd but it’s impossible to convey, the great impression of it all. I told Him that I would sacrifice my happiness or anything that was required to let Nitya live, for I felt this thing was being decided. He listened to me & answered "He will be well". It was such a relief and all my anxiety has completely disappeared.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 199.</ref></blockquote>

On March Nitya somewhat recovered and they left for Sydney. On June they started their journey back to Ojai, which they reached in the middle of July. During the trip Nitya had been very sick and in danger of passing away. His health remained very poor in August but started getting a little better by the end of September.

On November he caught influenza and became quite ill, while Krishnamurti was on a ship heading for India. When the news of his brother's critical condition came he told Shiva Rao that "if Nitya was going to die I would not have been allowed to leave Ojai".<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 219.</ref> However, on the night of [[November 13]], 1925, a telegram arrived announcing Nitya's death.

== Struggle and transformation ==

In August 1925, while at Huizen and Ommen, [[George S. Arundale]] claimed that he and others had taken several initiations and had been appointed as "Apostles" of the World Teacher. [[Annie Besant]], who had given up her clairvoyant powers due to her political work for India, trusted Arundale. Krishnamurti was in Ojai at the time, and when arriving at London a few months later he was visibly upset feeling "that something infinitely precious, sacred and private had been made publicly ugly and ridiculous, cheap and vulgar.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 218.</ref>

[[Charles Webster Leadbeater|C. W. Leadbeater]], however, did not confirm all this and was rather suspicious of it. On [[July 28]], 1926, he wrote to Krishnamurti:

<blockquote>Our brothers Wedgwood, George, Oscar and Rukmini are younger and less experienced in the work of translating memories and messages from higher planes; therefore when their reminiscences do not support my own I simply suspend judgement and say nothing, except perhaps to them. I do not for a moment suspect any of them of intentional misrepresentation . . . to you as one of the innermost circle, I admit that there may have been some misunderstandings and exaggerations in their reports, because even at these higher levels it is more difficult than you can imagine entirely to eliminate the personal factor. . .<ref>Jean Overton Fuller, ''Krishnamurti & the Wind'' (London: Theosophical Publishing House, 2003), 121.</ref></blockquote>

In November Krishnamurti received the news that his brother died. This broke him completely and shattered his view of a future were Nitya was supposed to be a vital part of his mission. The next ten days on the ship were full of agony, which eventually lead to a transformation. When reaching Colombo, he expressed:

<blockquote>An old dream is dead and a new one is being born, as a flower that pushes through the solid earth. A new vision is coming into being and a new consciousness is being unfolded.... A new thrill and a new throb of the same life is being felt. A new strength born of suffering is pulsating in the veins and a new sympathy and understanding is being born out of the past suffering. A greater desire to see others suffer less and if they must suffer to see that they bear it nobly and come out of it without too many scars. I have wept but I do not want others to weep but if they do I now know what it means.... I know how to weep still, but that is human. I know now, with greater certainty than ever before, that there is real beauty in life, real happiness that can not be shattered by any physical happening, a great strength which cannot be weakened by passing events, and a great love which is permanent, imperishable and unconquerable.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 220-221.</ref></blockquote>

When C. W. Leadbeater reached Colombo he greeted Krishnamurti saying: "Well, at least ''you'' are an Arhat", meaning that after the crisis he had received his fourth initiation.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 221.</ref>

On [[November 27]] while in [[Adyar (campus)|Adyar]], before the Jubilee Convention of the [[Theosophical Society]], he was initiated into [[Co-Freemasonry]] and on [[December 21]] he officiated a reformed Hindu ritual in a small Hindu Temple recently built in the Compound.

On [[December 28]] the Congress of the [[Order of the Star in the East]] began. During its first meeting, the end of Krishnamurti's talk, a dramatic change took place. He had been speaking saying that the World Teacher "comes only to those who want, who desire, who long..." and then his voice changed completely and went on saying:

<blockquote>. . . and I come for those who want sympathy, who want happiness, who are longing to be released, who are longing to find happiness in all things. I come to reform and not to tear down, I come not to destroy but to build.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 223-224.</ref></blockquote>

At the end of the Congress Annie Besant remarked that this event had marked "the definite consecration of the chosen vehicle . . . . the final acceptance of the body chosen long before.... The coming has begun".<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 224.</ref> C. W. Leadbeater also expressed that there was not a shadow of doubt that the World Teacher had used the Vehicle more than once during the Congress.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 225.</ref>

Krishnamurti also had no doubts that this had been the case. On [[January 5]], 1926, he said:

<blockquote>I personally feel quite different from that day.... I feel like a crystal vase, a jar that has been cleaned and now anybody in the world can put a beautiful flower in it and that flower shall live in the vase and never die.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 224.</ref></blockquote>

== Dissolution of the Order of the Star ==

Krishnamurti felt upset about [[George S. Arundale|G. S. Arundale]]'s and [[James Ingall Wedgwood|J. I. Wedgwood]]'s attitude about the "Apostles affair" and all the public talking about dubious initiations. In March 1926 he wrote to [[Charles Webster Leadbeater|C. W. Leadbeater]] saying:

<blockquote>I have woken up so often with feelings of revolt and distrust that my impressions and intuitions are growing stronger and stronger and I feel that the events of the last ten months aren’t clean and wholesome. Of course there’s nothing to be done but wait for events to develop. Of course none of them are very important but this apostles business is the limit. I don’t believe in it all and this is not based on prejudice. With that we shall have difficulty and I am not going to give in over that. I think it’s wrong and purely George’s imagination. Anyhow it’s a trivial thing but other people are making a mountain of it.... Wedgwood is distributing initiations around ... Initiations and sacred things will be a joke presently.... I believe in all this so completely that it makes me weep to see these sacred things dragged in the dirt.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 228.</ref></blockquote>

All these happenings produced a mixed response in the press and the general public, arising suspicion, sarcasm, and idle curiosity.

Meanwhile, Krishnamurti continued to give talks and felt more and more in tune with his role. On [[February 9]], 1927, he wrote to C. W. Leadbeater: "I know my destiny and my work. I know with certainty and knowledge of my own, that I am blending into the consciousness of the one Teacher and that He will completely fill me".<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 241.</ref> In April Annie Besant declared to the press "The World Teacher is here".

As people began to place more and more authority on him, Krishnamurti began to discourage people from taking him as a crutch. He wanted people to be independent and self-motivated. As he said in a talk at the end of June:

<blockquote>You must become liberated not because of me but in spite of me ... all this life, and especially during the last few months I have struggled to be free—free of my friends, my books, my associations. You must struggle for the same freedom.... You must not make me an authority. If I become a necessity to you what will you do when I go away?... Some of you think I can give you a drink that will set you free, that I can give you a formula that will liberate you—that is not so. I can be the door but you must pass through the door and find the liberation that is beyond it.... I wish I could invent a new language but as I cannot I would like to destroy your old phraseology and conceptions.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 248.</ref></blockquote>

He then started simplifying his language and making it more abstract. He stopped talking about the [[Maitreya|Lord Maitreya]] and referred to "the Beloved" instead. He wanted to put less emphasis on the forms that lead to worshiping, to focus instead on the essence. His language began to be increasingly non-dualist at a time when this approach was virtually unknown in the West. At a Camp in the beginning of August, 1927, he said:

<blockquote>I have been asked what I mean by ‘the Beloved’. I will give a meaning, an explanation, which you will interpret as you please. To me it is all—it is Sri Krishna, it is the Master K.H., it is the Lord Maitreya, it is the Buddha, and yet it is beyond all these forms. What does it matter what name you give? ... What you are troubling about is whether there is such a person as the World
Teacher who has manifested Himself in the body of a certain person, Krishnamurti; but in the world nobody will trouble about this question. So you will see my point of view when I talk about my Beloved. It is an unfortunate thing that I have to explain, but I must. I want it to be as vague as possible, and I hope I have made it so. My Beloved is the open skies, the flower, every human being. . . .
 
It is no good asking me who is the Beloved. Of what use is explanation? For you will not understand the Beloved until you are able to see Him in every animal, in every blade of grass, in every person that is suffering, in every individual.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 250.</ref></blockquote>

However, he was not denying the existence of the Masters or Maitreya as some people interpreted. He went on to say in that talk:

<blockquote>Till I was able to say with certainty, without any undue excitement, or exaggeration in order to convince others, that I was one with my Beloved, I never spoke. I talked of vague generalities which everybody wanted. I never said: I am the World Teacher; but now that I feel I am one with my Beloved, I say it....<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 250.</ref></blockquote>

People who were expecting he was going to lend himself to be worshiped began to be upset, as did those who clung to concrete concepts and explanations. At the same time, new people who started gathering around Krishnamurti without a deeper understanding of concepts such as the [[Masters of Wisdom]] and Krishnamurti's relationship with them interpreted this attitude as a denial of their existence. A rift between the "Theosophical" view and the "Krishnamurtian" one began to be created by some of the listeners.

While Annie Besant and C. W. Leadbeater supported publicly the idea that Krishnamurti was acting as the vehicle of the World Teacher, G. S. Arundale and J. I. Wedgwood did not agree. People wanted Krishnamurti to publicly assert his own authority something that he, naturally, did not want to do:

In August 1928, at a Camp of the Order of the Star, he said: "Friend, do not concern yourself with who I am; you will never know.... If I say I am the Christ, you will create another authority. If I say I am not, you will also create another authority".<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 262.</ref> He said he would dissolve the Order of the Star if it "claimed to be a vessel that holds the Truth and the only Truth".<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 261.</ref>

As time passed Krishnamurti's non-dualistic position became more radical and a number of people began to side in agreement or disagreement with him.

During the next Camp of the Order of the Star at Ommen, on [[August 3]], 1929, Krishnamurti made a speech dissolving the Order. Among other things, he said:

<blockquote>I maintain that Truth is a pathless land, and you cannot approach it by any path whatsoever, by any religion, by any sect. That is my point of view, and I adhere to that absolutely and unconditionally. Truth, being limitless, unconditioned, unapproachable by any path whatsoever, cannot be organised; nor should any organisation be formed to lead or coerce people along any particular path.
 
. . .
 
Truth cannot be brought down, rather the individual must make the effort to ascend to it. You cannot bring the mountain-top to the valley.
 
. . .
 
If an organisation be created for this purpose, it becomes a crutch, a weakness, a bondage, and must cripple the individual, and prevent him from growing, from establishing his uniqueness, which lies in the discovery for himself of that absolute, unconditioned Truth.
 
. . .
 
I am concerning myself with only one essential thing: to set man free. I desire to free him from all cages, from all fears, and not to found religions, new sects, nor to establish new theories and new philosophies.
 
. . .
 
You are all depending for your spirituality on someone else, for your happiness on someone else, for your enlightenment on someone else; and although you have been preparing for me for eighteen years, when I say all these things are unnecessary, when I say that you must put them all away and look within yourselves for the enlightenment, for the glory, for the purification, and for the incorruptibility of the self, not one of you is willing to do it. There may be a few, but very, very few. So why have an organization?
 
. . .
 
"How many members are there in it?" That is the first question I am asked by all newspaper reporters. "How many followers have you? By their number we shall judge whether what you say is true or false." I do not know how many there are. I am not concerned with that. As I said, if there were even one man who had been set free, that were enough.
 
. . .
 
But those who really desire to understand, who are looking to find that which is eternal, without beginning and without an end, will walk together with a greater intensity, will be a danger to everything that is unessential, to unrealities, to shadows. And they will concentrate, they will become the flame, because they understand. Such a body we must create, and that is my purpose. Because of that real understanding there will be true friendship. Because of that true friendship–which you do not seem to know–there will be real cooperation on the part of each one. And this not because of authority, not because of salvation, not because of immolation for a cause, but because you really understand, and hence are capable of living in the eternal. This is a greater thing than all pleasure, than all sacrifice.
 
. . .
 
For two years I have been thinking about this, slowly, carefully, patiently, and I have now decided to disband the Order, as I happen to be its Head. You can form other organizations and expect someone else. With that I am not concerned, nor with creating new cages, new decorations for those cages. My only concern is to set men absolutely, unconditionally free.<ref>[http://www.jkrishnamurti.org/about-krishnamurti/dissolution-speech.php# Truth is a pathless land] at J. Krishnamurti Online</ref></blockquote>

This, again, was naturally interpreted as a rejection of his role as a vehicle of the World-Teacher. However, as he wrote to Lady Emily five years later, on [[August 27]], 1934:

<blockquote>You say, mum . . . that I have denied being the W.T. [World Teacher]. You know, mum, I have ''never'' denied it. I have only said that it does not matter who or what I am but that they should examine what I say. . .<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Fulfilment'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1983), 30.</ref></blockquote>

== Masters of Wisdom ==

After the dissolution of the Order of the Star Krishnamurti referred to the Masters very seldom. When asked in public about them he tended to dismiss the question as an unimportant one, or would answer by asking the person why he wanted to meet a Master, what he thought a Master was, etc. In this way he made the questioner look into his motivation.

Some interpreted this as a denial of their reality. However, in some of his private conversations, he would admit their existence and even his relationship with them.

This attitude is consistent with what [[Koot Hoomi|Master K.H.]] wrote to [[Alfred Percy Sinnett|A. P. Sinnett]] in October 1884, in [[Mahatma Letter No. 130#Page 8|one of his letters]]:

<blockquote>For years to come the Soc[iety] will be unable to stand, when based upon [[Masters of Wisdom|"Tibetan Brothers"]] and [[phenomena]] alone. All this ought to have been limited to an inner and very SECRET circle. There is a hero-worshipping tendency clearly showing itself, and you, my friend, are not quite free from it yourself.<ref>Vicente Hao Chin, Jr., ''The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett in chronological sequence'' No. 130 (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 432.</ref></blockquote>

== Speaking tours ==

== Krishnamurti schools ==

Early in his career Krishnamurti showed a concern about education. In 1912, when he was only 17, he wrote the book '''''Education as Service''''' in which he described "the life of an ideal school where love rules and inspires, where the students grow into noble adolescents under the fostering care of teachers who feel the greatness of their vocation".<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 59.</ref>

He founded several schools. The first, in 1934, was [http://www.rajghatbesantschool.org/ Rajghat Besant School] in Varanasi, India. In 1969, [https://www.brockwood.org.uk/ Brockwood Park School] in Hampshire, England was established, and in 1975, [http://oakgroveschool.org/ Oak Grove School] in Ojai, California. Other Indian schools include [http://www.rishivalley.org/ Rishi Valley Education Center], "The School" at [http://www.theschoolkfi.org/ Damodar Gardens] in Chennai, '''Haridvanam''' in Bangalore, [http://www.sahyadrischool.org/ Sahyadri School] in Pune, and [http://pathashaala.tcec-kfi.org/ Pathashaala] in Chennai. He said, "The purpose, the aim and drive of these schools is ... to create the right climate so that the child may develop fully as a complete human being. This means giving him the opportunity to flower in goodness so that he is rightly related to people, things and ideas, to the whole of life."

These are some principles of Krishnamurti schools:
* School focus is on the development of the whole human being.
* Students learn to observe the world and act in the world without conditioning or self-centeredness.
* The school tries to establish an environment in which this kind of education and self-development can take place.
* Faculty work together to develop themselves as human beings who are capable of maintaining the educational environment.
* There is no fixed curriculum or method.

Teacher training for the older schools consisted primarily of conversations between Krishnamurti and the teachers in which he attempted to help with self-development. Many of these dialogues were transcribed in books such as '''''Beginnings of Learning''''' and '''''A Flame of Learning: Krishnamurti with Teachers'''''.

== Later years ==
[[File:Krishnamurti planting tree at Adyar.jpg|right|200px|thumb|J. Krishnamurti planting tree at Adyar, 1982]]

== Teachings ==

== Writings ==

==Online resources==
===Audio===
*[http://www.theosophicalinstitute.org/medialibrary/viewtitle.php?titleid=343DEDA1-2B5E-4182-B397-895190FE98C9# Krishnamurti and Eastern Philosophy] by Ravi Ravindra
*[http://www.theosophical.org/files/resources/Downloads/mp3/sanat/Krishnamurti%20on%20the%20Masters.mp3# Krishnamurti on the Masters] by Aryel Sanat

==Additional resources==
*[http://www.astro.com/cgi/chart.cgi?wgid=wgeJxNjsEKgzAQRL-mty1kE4K2YQ8Fodhirz2vJGioCWIi4t839tTLu8wwbzb_8STNEIjRREvPxacxcliX7OHhrV0hAErQgPVFgxBXJSDUwqGGgRMI6Nhy5JmnyUH7atobVLUrJVRRKVhB6kodQBCGbV-2Hf2GT1L8247QcnaEsiQd74WH0_R5n8vFkEfivJkx7XRGsyTC9_0L6P46pg# J. Krishnamurti's Natal Chart] at Astrodienst
*[http://www.jkrishnamurti.com/index.php# Jiddu Krishnamurti Online]
*[http://www.jiddu-krishnamurti.net# JidduKrishnamurti.Net]
* Scott H. Forbes, "Jiddu Krishnamurti and His Insights into Education" at [http://infed.org/mobi/jiddu-krishnamurti-and-his-insights-into-education/ Infed.org]. From a presentation at the first Holistic Education Conference, Toronto, Canada, 1997.

== Notes ==
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Jiddu Krishnamurti

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[[File:Krishnamurti painting.jpg|300px|right|thumb|J. Krishnamurti portrait in L. W. Rogers Building. Painted from a photograph in 1926 by Henry Schwartz. Image from TSA Archives.]]
'''Jiddu Krishnamurti''' ([[May 11]], 1895 – [[February 17]], 1986) was an author and lecturer on spiritual and philosophical subjects who had a major impact on Twentieth Century thought. He was "discovered" as a child in India by [[Charles Webster Leadbeater|Charles W. Leadbeater]], who prophesied that the then sickly and almost illiterate boy would become a great religious leader. From that point Krishnamurti and his younger brother Nitya were raised and educated by Theosophists at the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society]] based in Adyar, Chennai, India. The [[Order of the Star in the East]] was established, to promote the idea that Krishnamurti was going to be the "vehicle" of the "World Teacher" or [[Maitreya]]. Eventually Krishnamurti rejected the title, disbanded the organization, but spent the rest of his life speaking around the world to all kind of people about a spiritual life based on awareness, inquiry, and freedom.

Krishnamurti was often referred to by his friends as "Krishna", "Krishnaji", and "K". His writings were often published under his "star name," [[Alcyone]].

== Early years ==

Jiddu Krishnamurti was born was born a Brahmin on [[May 11]] 1895 in Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh, near Madras in the south of India. He was the eighth son and, in keeping with tradition, was named after Sri Krishna.

Although his father, Jiddu Narianiah, was educated at Madras University and worked for the British Administration, the standard of life of the family was not good. Only five or six of the eleven children of the family would survive childhood. When Krishnamurti was two years old he nearly died of malaria, and his mother, Jiddu Sanjeevamma, eventually died of it when he was only ten.

In 1907 his father was given a compulsory retirement. Having been a member of the [[Theosophical Society]] since 1882,<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 6.</ref> he eventually obtained a job at its International Headquarters in [[Adyar (campus)|Adyar]], Madras (now Chennai).

== "Discovery" ==

On [[January 23]], 1909, the Jiddu family moved to Madras. In May of that year, Theosophical leader and [[Clairvoyance|clairvoyant]] [[Charles Webster Leadbeater|C. W. Leadbeater]] runs into 13-year old Krishnamurti who was playing in the beach, and sees "the most wonderful [[aura]] he has ever seen, without a particle of selfishness". Although Theosophist and scholar [[Ernest Wood]], who had tried to help him with his homework, considered him dim-witted, Leadbeater predicted that he would become a spiritual teacher and a great orator "much greater" than even [[Annie Besant]]. His Biographer Mary Luthyens wrote:

<blockquote>It could not have been Krishna's outward appearance that struck Leadbeater, for apart from his wonderful eyes, he was not at all prepossessing at that time. He was under-nourished, scrawny and dirty; his ribs showed through his skin and he had a persistent cough; his teeth were crooked and he wore his hair in the customary Brahmin fashion of South India, shaved in front to the crown and falling to below his knees in a pigtail at the back; moreover his vacant expression gave him an almost moronic look.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 21.</ref></blockquote>

[[File:Krishnamurti-Nitya-Arundale.jpg|right|400px|thumb|Krishnamurti, Nitya, and [[George S. Arundale|George Arundale]], labeled with Star names.]]
Soon, C. W. Leadbeater started researching their [[Reincarnation|past lives]] and become aware of their relationship with himself and the [[Masters of Wisdom|Masters]]. These accounts were published in articles in [[The Theosophist (periodical)|''The Theosophist'']], the mystic name given to Krishnamurti being [[Alcyone]]. All these accounts were eventually published in the book [[Lives of Alcyone (book)|''Lives of Alcyone'']].

During this time a group of [[Theosophist]]s began to take care of him and his younger brother, Nityananda. They nourished them physically, and taught them hygiene, yogic postures, breathing exercises, and sports. Eventually they also took care of their academic education.

[[Annie Besant]], who was abroad on a tour, met them for the first time on [[November 27]], 1909. On [[March 6]], 1910 she became their legal guardian.

== Initiation ==

[[Charles Webster Leadbeater|C. W. Leadbeater]] reported that on the night of [[August 1]], 1909, [[Koot Hoomi|Master K.H.]] had put Krishnamurti on [[probation]].

Then, Leadbeater started taken him every night in his [[Astral Body|astral body]] to the house of the Master to be instructed for fifteen minutes. The next morning Krishnamurti would write down what he remembered, and these notes were later published as the book [[At the Feet of the Master (book)|''At the Feet of the Master'']].<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 28.</ref>

On [[December 31]] he wrote to Annie Besant (then in Benares) an account of the astral visit to the Masters in which he was accepted as a [[chela|disciple]] of Master K.H. after only five months of probation. He was .<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 33-34.</ref>

He received his [[Initiation#First Initiation|first initiation]] soon after this, on [[January 11]], 1910, while he was at [[Adyar (campus)|Adyar]]. After this he wrote an independent account of what he remembered.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 35-38.</ref>

=== Later Initiations ===

There are some historical records for Krishnamurti's next three initiations.

*The second initiation took place on the night of the full moon of [[May 1]], 1912, while he was in Taormina, Sicily, Italy.

*The third initiation took place in Ojai, California, on [[August 20]], 1922. (See [[Jiddu Krishnamurti#Life-altering experiences|below]])

*The fourth initiation happened in November 1925, after receiving the news of the death of his brother while he was on a ship heading for India.

== World Teacher movement ==
[[File:Krishnamurti 2.jpg|200px|left]]

On [[January 11]], 1911, [[George S. Arundale|George Arundale]] formed ''The Order of the Rising Sun'' to draw together those in India who believed in the near coming of a great spiritual teacher and prepare public opinion to receive him. At the same time a quarterly magazine printed at [[Adyar (campus)|Adyar]] called [[The Herald of the Star (periodical)|''The Herald of the Star'']] was started. A few months later Besant and Leadbeater made this into an international movement called ''The Order of the Star in the East'', of which Krishnamurti was the head.

On [[December 28]], 1911, when Krishnamurti was handling certificates to new members of the Order, the following happened, as reported by C. W. Leadbeater:

<blockquote>All at once the Hall was filled with tremendous power, which was so evidently flowing through Krishna[murti] that the next member fell at his feet, overwhelmed by this marvellous rush of force. I have never seen or felt anything in the least like it; it reminded one irresistibly of the rushing mighty wind and the outpouring of the Holy Ghost at Pentecost. The tension was enormous, and everyone in the room was most powerfully affected. It was exactly the kind of thing that we read about in the old scriptures, and think exaggerated; but here it was before us in the twentieth century. After that, each one prostrated himself as his turn came, many of them with tears pouring down their cheeks. The scene was indeed a memorable one, for the stream of devotees was remarkably representative in character. There were members from almost every country in Europe, from America and from all parts of India. . . .<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 55.</ref></blockquote>

After this Annie Besant made public the fact that Krishnamurti's body had been chosen by [[Maitreya]] to serve as his vehicle.

After this he would become more and more acquainted with the Masters on an independent basis. For example, on [[June 12]], 1911, while in a lecture [[Annie Besant]] was giving at the Sorbonne, he claimed to have seen "the Count there",<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 51.</ref> probably referring to the Mahatma known as the [[Count de Saint Germain]]. Then, on [[June 27]], 1911, while in England, he remembered going with [[George S. Arundale|George Arundale]] to the house of Master K.H., where the latter accepted the former as his [[chela]]. He received confirmation of this from C. W. Leadbeater, who was at Adyar.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 51.</ref>

The last important experience recorded in this period was in January, 1914, while at Taormina, Sicili, when Krishamurti "suddenly looked up and said, 'The Lord Buddha is here'. His whole face changed completely and he rushed from the room. Soon he came back and told them that he had seen the Lord Buddha standing beside him."<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 81.</ref>

However, from 1914 to 1921 Krishnamurti became more and more absorbed by "mundane" pursuits, unsuccessfully trying to get to Oxford, Cambridge, and London University. He lost much of his enthusiasm for the work of the Masters and his role in it, and felt rebellious about it.

In 1923 (after having taken his third initiation in 1922) he began to work actively for the [[Order of the Star in the East]] and [[Theosophy]]. He started writing articles, answering official letters, and giving lectures around the world. That year Nitya wrote:

<blockquote>The Convention [in Chicago] was a record success, thanks to K’s presence and I think the greatest thing that can be said is that he more than came up to everyone’s expectations . . . everyone whom Krishna has come into touch with feels a new revival of their enthusiasm. Krishna now talks like someone who has found his goal, and his purpose in his talks has been to make the existence of the Masters an intense reality and in this he is really inspired.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 171.</ref></blockquote>

== Life-altering experiences ==

After some years of disenchantment, his interest in [[Theosophy]] and the [[Order of the Star in the East]] slowly started to reawaken. On [[May 6]], 1920, he wrote to Lady Emily:

<blockquote>Curiously all day I have been very dreamy, more dreamy than usual and in my heart there have been a continual thought of Lord Buddha. I was in such a state that I had to sit down and meditate. Think of me meditating. Extraordinary.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 119.</ref></blockquote>

And in March 1921:

<blockquote>I have been thinking a great deal about the Order & the T.S. ''mais surtout de moi-même''. I must find myself and then only can I help others. In fact, I must make the Old Gentleman come down & take some responsibility. Probably he wants to but finds that the body & mind is not spiritual enough & now I must waken them for 'his' habitation.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 127-128.</ref></blockquote>

From this point on Krishnamurti started giving lectures and writing articles.

In June, 1922, while visiting C. W. Leadbeater in Australia, Krishnamurti received a message from Master K.H. brought through CWL, advising him to be more tolerant of divergence of views and methods. This message produced a deep effect on him. From Australia he went to Ojai, California. In August he wrote to Lady Emily:

<blockquote>I have been meditating every morning for half an hour or 35 mins . . . & I meditate again before I go to sleep for about 10 minutes. All this is rather surprising you, isn’t it? I am going to get back my old touch with the Masters & after all that's the only thing that matters in life & nothing else does.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 152.</ref></blockquote>

In another letter, he explained in more detail his practice:

<blockquote>Ever since I left Australia I have been thinking and deliberating about the message which
the Master K.H. gave me while I was there. I naturally wanted to achieve those orders as soon
as I could, and I was to a certain extent uncertain as to the best method of attaining the ideals
which were put before me. . .
 
I set about to find out ways and means to achieve my aim. First I realized that I had to harmonize all my other bodies with the Buddhic plane [the highest plane of consciousness] and to bring about this happy combination I had to find out what my ego wanted on the Buddhic plane. To harmonize the various bodies I had to keep them vibrating at the same rate as the Buddhic, and to do this I had to find out what was the vital interest of the Buddhic. With ease which rather astonished me I found the main interest on that high plane was to serve the Lord Maitreya and the Masters. With that idea clear in my physical mind I had to direct and control the other bodies to act and to think the same as on the noble and spiritual plane. During that period of less than three weeks, I concentrated to keep in mind the image of the Lord Maitreya throughout the entire day, and I found no difficulty in doing this. I found that I was getting calmer and more serene. My whole outlook on life was changed.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 157-158.</ref></blockquote>

From [[August 17]] to the [[August 19|19th]] he started experiencing an acute pain in the back of his neck and eventually got prostrated, coming in and out of consciousness. Then, he had "the most extraordinary experience":

<blockquote> There was a man mending the road; that man was myself; the pickaxe he held was myself; the very stone which he was breaking up was a part of me; the tender blade of grass was my very being, and the tree beside the man was myself. I almost could feel and think like the roadmender, and I could feel the wind passing through the tree, and the little ant on the blade of grass I could feel. The birds, the dust, and the very noise were a part of me. Just then there was a car passing by at some distance; I was the driver, the engine, and the tyres; as the car went further away from me, I was going away from myself. I was in everything, or rather everything was in me, inanimate and animate, the mountain, the worm, and all breathing things. All day long I remained in this happy condition.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 158.</ref></blockquote>

On Sunday, [[August 20]] he felt extremely tired and weak, and very sensitive. [[Albert Powell Warrington|A. P. Warrington]] suggested him to sit under the pepper tree which is near the house. The following is his statement:

<blockquote>There I sat crosslegged in the meditation posture. When I had sat thus for some time, I felt myself going out of my body, I saw myself sitting down with the delicate tender leaves of the tree over me. I was facing the east. In front of me was my body and over my head I saw the Star, bright and clear. Then I could feel the vibrations of the [[Gautama Buddha|Lord Buddha]]; I beheld [[Maitreya|Lord Maitreya]] and [[Koot Hoomi|Master K.H.]] I was so happy, calm and at peace. I could still see my body and I was hovering near it. There was such profound calmness both in the air and within myself . . . The Presence of the mighty Beings was with me for some time and then They were gone. I was supremely happy, for I had seen. Nothing could ever be the same. I have drunk at the clear and pure waters at the source of the fountain of life and my thirst was appeased. Never more could I be thirsty, never more could I be in utter darkness. I have seen the Light. I have touched compassion which heals all sorrow and suffering; it is not for myself, but for the world. I have stood on the mountain top and gazed at the mighty Beings. Never can I be in utter darkness; I have seen the glorious and healing Light. The fountain of Truth has been revealed to me and the darkness has been dispersed. Love in all its glory has intoxicated my heart; my heart can never be closed. I have drunk at the fountain of Joy and eternal Beauty. I am God-intoxicated.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 159-160.</ref></blockquote>

In a letter to [[Charles Webster Leadbeater|C. W. Leadbeater]] he wrote:

<blockquote>After Aug. 20th I know what I want to do and what lies before me—nothing but to serve the Masters and the Lord. I have become since that date much more sensitive and slightly clairvoyant as I saw you with the President, the other night while I was sitting in the moonlight. Such a thing has not happened to me for over seven years. In fact for the last seven years, I have been spiritually blind, I have been in a dungeon without a light, without any fresh air. Now I feel I am in sunlight, with the energy of many, not physical but mental and emotional. I feel once again in touch with Lord Maitreya and the Master and there is nothing else for me to do but to serve Them. My whole life, now, is, consciously, on the physical plane, devoted to the work and I am not likely to change.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 159-160.</ref></blockquote>

C. W. Leadbeater and Annie Besant interpreted this experience as Krishnamurti's third Initiation, although was puzzled by the pain and sickness he went through. He wrote to Mrs. Besant:

<blockquote>It [the experience] was indeed marvellous and beautiful, though I wish that it had not been accompanied by so much physical sickness and suffering. I should like very much to hear your comment upon all this. We have ourselves passed through very similar experiences, except that, in my own case at least, there has never been any of these terrible physical symptoms, the body being usually left peacefully resting in a trance condition, or else fully awake and taking part in what was passing, but without any pain or sickness.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 163.</ref></blockquote>

After this experience the acute pain in his head and spine would continue, on and off, for nearly forty-years (although it tended to be milder as the years went by). He called this "the process".

== The Process ==

In September, 1922, Krishnamurti described this "process" to Lady Emily as follows:

<blockquote>Every evening at about 6:30 I become semi-conscious; I have no food but go to bed; from 6:30 to 7:30 or 8, or even 8:30 it lasts. I toss about, groan & moan and mutter strange things, in fact almost behave like one possessed. I get up, thinking somebody is calling me and collapse on the floor; I rave considerably, see strange faces & light. All the time, I have a violent pain in my head & the nape of my neck & can’t bear the touch of anyone. Also during that time, I become very sensitive, can’t bear a sound, however small it may be. I feel so tired & exhausted, while the thing is going on. Sometimes the whole thing becomes very acute & force has to be used to keep me down & other times it is quite mild. After it is over, I remember some parts of the scene I had been creating; then I have my food & retire to bed. I don’t know what’s the cause, nor what it’s for; now it has lasted for nearly a month, practically everyday except when I went to Los Angeles. It may be that I may become clairvoyant when it is all over or merely that I am gradually going mad!!! For the last five or six days I have been seeing my dead mother.
Whenever I shut my eyes & especially during the evening when Rosalind, who looks after me during that period, is with me, I see her very clearly, in fact, I call to her aloud & mistake Rosalind for my long lost mother. It may be that she uses R. or that R. is the reincarnation of my mother. I don’t know which it is, nor is it of any importance. While I am in that state, remember long-forgotten boyhood scenes, such as when I was ill with my mother, how I used to rest on her stomach!!, the beggars we used to feed & how I used to be waked up by her, & the going to the school etc. I can’t account for all this...<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 165.</ref></blockquote>

Nitya described the process to C. W. Leadbeater in a letter of [[October 2]]:

<blockquote>Every evening about 6.30 to 8, Krishna has gone into a state of semi-consciousness when the ego seems to leave and the physical elemental is allowed enough consciousness to suffer, to talk and even transmit intelligently any piece of information that may be necessary. He complains of agonising pain while he is in this state, centering mostly in the spine; so we have surmised that his [[Kundalini]] is being awakened.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 165.</ref></blockquote>

During this process the [[Elemental#Physical_elemental|physical elemental]] was left in charge of the body. The latter would speak and complain much in the way a child would. The elemental would talk of Krishnamurti as being a separate person, and sometimes even call him asking him to come back.

Although the speculation was that the process was part of the awakening of Kundalini, in the experiences of C. W. Leadbeater and Annie Besant it had not entailed so much pain. CWL shows his perplexity in a letter on [[May 12]], 1923 to Mrs. Besant:

<blockquote>It is evident that in all higher matters the methods of progress differ for each individual. I do not understand why such terrible physical suffering should come to our Krishna. Surely the Brahmin body is exceptionally pure, and should need less in the way of preparation than the average European vehicle. In my own case I have no recollection of anything in the least commensurate with this when I was passing through the same stage, though there was certainly a great deal of excessive discomfort in the development of the Kundalini. It may be, as you suggest, that this is part of the preparation of that body for its Great Occupant, yet nothing has been said as to any hastening of the Coming. But it might well be that years must elapse after the completion of this preparation, in order that the body might fully recover from it before having to undergo the strain of the actual occupancy. The case is so unique that I suppose the truth is that we can only wait and watch.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 171.</ref></blockquote>

On [[September 20]], 1923, after many days of the process, Krishnamurti brought through the following message from [[Koot Hoomi|Mahatma K.H.]] that shows the Masters were involved in this process. Nitya wrote it down as follows:

<blockquote>Nitya Listen. This is finished here, this is the last night. It will be continued in Ojai. But this depends upon you. You both should have more energy. On what you do in the next month will depend the success. You have to be exceedingly careful. Let nothing stand in the way. You have both of you to put on more fat, in order to have more energy. Let everything be consecrated to the success of this. It has been a success here. But Ojai depends entirely on you, there it will be continued with much greater vigour if you are ready. . .
 
When you leave this place you have to be exceedingly careful. It is like a fresh vase, just out of the mould, and any bad vibration may crack it, and this will mean repairing and remodelling and this would take a long time.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 178.</ref></blockquote>

They went to Ojai and on [[November 20]] Krishnamurti's process started again. It was so bad that even Nitya was worried. He wrote to Leadbeater saying that "They" were experimenting with performing the process while K. remained fully conscious. The pain was "fierce". On the 26th Krishnamurti's body repeated the following message:

<blockquote>The work that is being done now is of the gravest importance and exceedingly delicate. It is the first time that this experiment is being carried out in the world. Everything in the household must give way to this work, and no one's convenience must be considered, not even Krishna[murti]'s. Strangers must not come there too often; the strain is too great. You and Krishna can work this out. Maintain peace and [an] even life.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 182.</ref></blockquote>

Leadbeater answered that he did not know what was going on and was quite anxious about it. He couldn't understand why all this pain was necessary. He said he had not seen this coming "in the future that stretched itself before us in those happy days at Adyar so long ago". Later, he was greatly relieved when he received an answer from Annie Besant stating that the whole proceeding was being done under the authority of the Masters.

The process went on every evening for a few months. On [[February 27]], 1924, he had the following experience:

<blockquote>I had an extraordinary evening. Whatever it is, the force or whatever one calls the bally thing, came up my spine, up to the nape of my neck, then it separated into two, one going to the right & the other to the left of my head till they met between the two eyes, just above my nose. There was a kind of flame & and I saw the [[Maitreya|Lord]] & the Master. It was a tremendous night. Of course the whole thing was painful, in the extreme.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 186.</ref></blockquote>

The process, which continued uninterrupted for about 110 days, finally ended early in April. On [[April 11]] Krishnamurti was given a message from the Masters saying that what had been done so far was a good success, but that this was the beginning of many struggles. That now attention should be turned towards the recuperation of the body. "Plenty of food, plenty of open air and exercise should be sufficient".<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 187-188.</ref>

This process carried on intermittently for years.

[[File:AP Warrington Krishnamurti Nityananda.jpg|right|220px|thumb|Krishnamurti with A. P. Warrington and Nityananda]]
== Death of his brother ==

Krishnamurti's brother Nitya had tuberculosis, and from time to time he was prostrated by it. At the beginning of 1925, when they were in India, Nitya became very ill and was several times on the brink of death. Krishnamurti was very worried about this. On [[February 10]] he sent a letter to [[Annie Besant]] telling her the following recollection from one of his astral visits to the Masters:

<blockquote>I remember going to the Master’s house and asking & begging to let Nitya get well & let him live. The Master said that I was to see the Lord Maitreya and I went there and I implored there but I got the impression that it was not His business & that I should go to the Mahachohan. I went there. I remember all this so clearly. He was seated in His chair, with great dignity & magnificent understanding, with grave & kindly eyes. My futile description is so absurd but it’s impossible to convey, the great impression of it all. I told Him that I would sacrifice my happiness or anything that was required to let Nitya live, for I felt this thing was being decided. He listened to me & answered "He will be well". It was such a relief and all my anxiety has completely disappeared.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 199.</ref></blockquote>

On March Nitya somewhat recovered and they left for Sydney. On June they started their journey back to Ojai, which they reached in the middle of July. During the trip Nitya had been very sick and in danger of passing away. His health remained very poor in August but started getting a little better by the end of September.

On November he caught influenza and became quite ill, while Krishnamurti was on a ship heading for India. When the news of his brother's critical condition came he told Shiva Rao that "if Nitya was going to die I would not have been allowed to leave Ojai".<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 219.</ref> However, on the night of [[November 13]], 1925, a telegram arrived announcing Nitya's death.

== Struggle and transformation ==

In August 1925, while at Huizen and Ommen, [[George S. Arundale]] claimed that he and others had taken several initiations and had been appointed as "Apostles" of the World Teacher. [[Annie Besant]], who had given up her clairvoyant powers due to her political work for India, trusted Arundale. Krishnamurti was in Ojai at the time, and when arriving at London a few months later he was visibly upset feeling "that something infinitely precious, sacred and private had been made publicly ugly and ridiculous, cheap and vulgar.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 218.</ref>

[[Charles Webster Leadbeater|C. W. Leadbeater]], however, did not confirm all this and was rather suspicious of it. On [[July 28]], 1926, he wrote to Krishnamurti:

<blockquote>Our brothers Wedgwood, George, Oscar and Rukmini are younger and less experienced in the work of translating memories and messages from higher planes; therefore when their reminiscences do not support my own I simply suspend judgement and say nothing, except perhaps to them. I do not for a moment suspect any of them of intentional misrepresentation . . . to you as one of the innermost circle, I admit that there may have been some misunderstandings and exaggerations in their reports, because even at these higher levels it is more difficult than you can imagine entirely to eliminate the personal factor. . .<ref>Jean Overton Fuller, ''Krishnamurti & the Wind'' (London: Theosophical Publishing House, 2003), 121.</ref></blockquote>

In November Krishnamurti received the news that his brother died. This broke him completely and shattered his view of a future were Nitya was supposed to be a vital part of his mission. The next ten days on the ship were full of agony, which eventually lead to a transformation. When reaching Colombo, he expressed:

<blockquote>An old dream is dead and a new one is being born, as a flower that pushes through the solid earth. A new vision is coming into being and a new consciousness is being unfolded.... A new thrill and a new throb of the same life is being felt. A new strength born of suffering is pulsating in the veins and a new sympathy and understanding is being born out of the past suffering. A greater desire to see others suffer less and if they must suffer to see that they bear it nobly and come out of it without too many scars. I have wept but I do not want others to weep but if they do I now know what it means.... I know how to weep still, but that is human. I know now, with greater certainty than ever before, that there is real beauty in life, real happiness that can not be shattered by any physical happening, a great strength which cannot be weakened by passing events, and a great love which is permanent, imperishable and unconquerable.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 220-221.</ref></blockquote>

When C. W. Leadbeater reached Colombo he greeted Krishnamurti saying: "Well, at least ''you'' are an Arhat", meaning that after the crisis he had received his fourth initiation.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 221.</ref>

On [[November 27]] while in [[Adyar (campus)|Adyar]], before the Jubilee Convention of the [[Theosophical Society]], he was initiated into [[Co-Freemasonry]] and on [[December 21]] he officiated a reformed Hindu ritual in a small Hindu Temple recently built in the Compound.

On [[December 28]] the Congress of the [[Order of the Star in the East]] began. During its first meeting, the end of Krishnamurti's talk, a dramatic change took place. He had been speaking saying that the World Teacher "comes only to those who want, who desire, who long..." and then his voice changed completely and went on saying:

<blockquote>. . . and I come for those who want sympathy, who want happiness, who are longing to be released, who are longing to find happiness in all things. I come to reform and not to tear down, I come not to destroy but to build.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 223-224.</ref></blockquote>

At the end of the Congress Annie Besant remarked that this event had marked "the definite consecration of the chosen vehicle . . . . the final acceptance of the body chosen long before.... The coming has begun".<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 224.</ref> C. W. Leadbeater also expressed that there was not a shadow of doubt that the World Teacher had used the Vehicle more than once during the Congress.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 225.</ref>

Krishnamurti also had no doubts that this had been the case. On [[January 5]], 1926, he said:

<blockquote>I personally feel quite different from that day.... I feel like a crystal vase, a jar that has been cleaned and now anybody in the world can put a beautiful flower in it and that flower shall live in the vase and never die.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 224.</ref></blockquote>

== Dissolution of the Order of the Star ==

Krishnamurti felt upset about [[George S. Arundale|G. S. Arundale]]'s and [[James Ingall Wedgwood|J. I. Wedgwood]]'s attitude about the "Apostles affair" and all the public talking about dubious initiations. In March 1926 he wrote to [[Charles Webster Leadbeater|C. W. Leadbeater]] saying:

<blockquote>I have woken up so often with feelings of revolt and distrust that my impressions and intuitions are growing stronger and stronger and I feel that the events of the last ten months aren’t clean and wholesome. Of course there’s nothing to be done but wait for events to develop. Of course none of them are very important but this apostles business is the limit. I don’t believe in it all and this is not based on prejudice. With that we shall have difficulty and I am not going to give in over that. I think it’s wrong and purely George’s imagination. Anyhow it’s a trivial thing but other people are making a mountain of it.... Wedgwood is distributing initiations around ... Initiations and sacred things will be a joke presently.... I believe in all this so completely that it makes me weep to see these sacred things dragged in the dirt.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 228.</ref></blockquote>

All these happenings produced a mixed response in the press and the general public, arising suspicion, sarcasm, and idle curiosity.

Meanwhile, Krishnamurti continued to give talks and felt more and more in tune with his role. On [[February 9]], 1927, he wrote to C. W. Leadbeater: "I know my destiny and my work. I know with certainty and knowledge of my own, that I am blending into the consciousness of the one Teacher and that He will completely fill me".<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 241.</ref> In April Annie Besant declared to the press "The World Teacher is here".

As people began to place more and more authority on him, Krishnamurti began to discourage people from taking him as a crutch. He wanted people to be independent and self-motivated. As he said in a talk at the end of June:

<blockquote>You must become liberated not because of me but in spite of me ... all this life, and especially during the last few months I have struggled to be free—free of my friends, my books, my associations. You must struggle for the same freedom.... You must not make me an authority. If I become a necessity to you what will you do when I go away?... Some of you think I can give you a drink that will set you free, that I can give you a formula that will liberate you—that is not so. I can be the door but you must pass through the door and find the liberation that is beyond it.... I wish I could invent a new language but as I cannot I would like to destroy your old phraseology and conceptions.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 248.</ref></blockquote>

He then started simplifying his language and making it more abstract. He stopped talking about the [[Maitreya|Lord Maitreya]] and referred to "the Beloved" instead. He wanted to put less emphasis on the forms that lead to worshiping, to focus instead on the essence. His language began to be increasingly non-dualist at a time when this approach was virtually unknown in the West. At a Camp in the beginning of August, 1927, he said:

<blockquote>I have been asked what I mean by ‘the Beloved’. I will give a meaning, an explanation, which you will interpret as you please. To me it is all—it is Sri Krishna, it is the Master K.H., it is the Lord Maitreya, it is the Buddha, and yet it is beyond all these forms. What does it matter what name you give? ... What you are troubling about is whether there is such a person as the World
Teacher who has manifested Himself in the body of a certain person, Krishnamurti; but in the world nobody will trouble about this question. So you will see my point of view when I talk about my Beloved. It is an unfortunate thing that I have to explain, but I must. I want it to be as vague as possible, and I hope I have made it so. My Beloved is the open skies, the flower, every human being. . . .
 
It is no good asking me who is the Beloved. Of what use is explanation? For you will not understand the Beloved until you are able to see Him in every animal, in every blade of grass, in every person that is suffering, in every individual.<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 250.</ref></blockquote>

However, he was not denying the existence of the Masters or Maitreya as some people interpreted. He went on to say in that talk:

<blockquote>Till I was able to say with certainty, without any undue excitement, or exaggeration in order to convince others, that I was one with my Beloved, I never spoke. I talked of vague generalities which everybody wanted. I never said: I am the World Teacher; but now that I feel I am one with my Beloved, I say it....<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 250.</ref></blockquote>

People who were expecting he was going to lend himself to be worshiped began to be upset, as did those who clung to concrete concepts and explanations. At the same time, new people who started gathering around Krishnamurti without a deeper understanding of concepts such as the [[Masters of Wisdom]] and Krishnamurti's relationship with them interpreted this attitude as a denial of their existence. A rift between the "Theosophical" view and the "Krishnamurtian" one began to be created by some of the listeners.

While Annie Besant and C. W. Leadbeater supported publicly the idea that Krishnamurti was acting as the vehicle of the World Teacher, G. S. Arundale and J. I. Wedgwood did not agree. People wanted Krishnamurti to publicly assert his own authority something that he, naturally, did not want to do:

In August 1928, at a Camp of the Order of the Star, he said: "Friend, do not concern yourself with who I am; you will never know.... If I say I am the Christ, you will create another authority. If I say I am not, you will also create another authority".<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 262.</ref> He said he would dissolve the Order of the Star if it "claimed to be a vessel that holds the Truth and the only Truth".<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 261.</ref>

As time passed Krishnamurti's non-dualistic position became more radical and a number of people began to side in agreement or disagreement with him.

During the next Camp of the Order of the Star at Ommen, on [[August 3]], 1929, Krishnamurti made a speech dissolving the Order. Among other things, he said:

<blockquote>I maintain that Truth is a pathless land, and you cannot approach it by any path whatsoever, by any religion, by any sect. That is my point of view, and I adhere to that absolutely and unconditionally. Truth, being limitless, unconditioned, unapproachable by any path whatsoever, cannot be organised; nor should any organisation be formed to lead or coerce people along any particular path.
 
. . .
 
Truth cannot be brought down, rather the individual must make the effort to ascend to it. You cannot bring the mountain-top to the valley.
 
. . .
 
If an organisation be created for this purpose, it becomes a crutch, a weakness, a bondage, and must cripple the individual, and prevent him from growing, from establishing his uniqueness, which lies in the discovery for himself of that absolute, unconditioned Truth.
 
. . .
 
I am concerning myself with only one essential thing: to set man free. I desire to free him from all cages, from all fears, and not to found religions, new sects, nor to establish new theories and new philosophies.
 
. . .
 
You are all depending for your spirituality on someone else, for your happiness on someone else, for your enlightenment on someone else; and although you have been preparing for me for eighteen years, when I say all these things are unnecessary, when I say that you must put them all away and look within yourselves for the enlightenment, for the glory, for the purification, and for the incorruptibility of the self, not one of you is willing to do it. There may be a few, but very, very few. So why have an organization?
 
. . .
 
"How many members are there in it?" That is the first question I am asked by all newspaper reporters. "How many followers have you? By their number we shall judge whether what you say is true or false." I do not know how many there are. I am not concerned with that. As I said, if there were even one man who had been set free, that were enough.
 
. . .
 
But those who really desire to understand, who are looking to find that which is eternal, without beginning and without an end, will walk together with a greater intensity, will be a danger to everything that is unessential, to unrealities, to shadows. And they will concentrate, they will become the flame, because they understand. Such a body we must create, and that is my purpose. Because of that real understanding there will be true friendship. Because of that true friendship–which you do not seem to know–there will be real cooperation on the part of each one. And this not because of authority, not because of salvation, not because of immolation for a cause, but because you really understand, and hence are capable of living in the eternal. This is a greater thing than all pleasure, than all sacrifice.
 
. . .
 
For two years I have been thinking about this, slowly, carefully, patiently, and I have now decided to disband the Order, as I happen to be its Head. You can form other organizations and expect someone else. With that I am not concerned, nor with creating new cages, new decorations for those cages. My only concern is to set men absolutely, unconditionally free.<ref>[http://www.jkrishnamurti.org/about-krishnamurti/dissolution-speech.php# Truth is a pathless land] at J. Krishnamurti Online</ref></blockquote>

This, again, was naturally interpreted as a rejection of his role as a vehicle of the World-Teacher. However, as he wrote to Lady Emily five years later, on [[August 27]], 1934:

<blockquote>You say, mum . . . that I have denied being the W.T. [World Teacher]. You know, mum, I have ''never'' denied it. I have only said that it does not matter who or what I am but that they should examine what I say. . .<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Fulfilment'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1983), 30.</ref></blockquote>

== Masters of Wisdom ==

After the dissolution of the Order of the Star Krishnamurti referred to the Masters very seldom. When asked in public about them he tended to dismiss the question as an unimportant one, or would answer by asking the person why he wanted to meet a Master, what he thought a Master was, etc. In this way he made the questioner look into his motivation.

Some interpreted this as a denial of their reality. However, in some of his private conversations, he would admit their existence and even his relationship with them.

This attitude is consistent with what [[Koot Hoomi|Master K.H.]] wrote to [[Alfred Percy Sinnett|A. P. Sinnett]] in October 1884, in [[Mahatma Letter No. 130#Page 8|one of his letters]]:

<blockquote>For years to come the Soc[iety] will be unable to stand, when based upon [[Masters of Wisdom|"Tibetan Brothers"]] and [[phenomena]] alone. All this ought to have been limited to an inner and very SECRET circle. There is a hero-worshipping tendency clearly showing itself, and you, my friend, are not quite free from it yourself.<ref>Vicente Hao Chin, Jr., ''The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett in chronological sequence'' No. 130 (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 432.</ref></blockquote>

== Speaking tours ==

== Krishnamurti schools ==

Early in his career Krishnamurti showed a concern about education. In 1912, when he was only 17, he wrote the book '''''Education as Service''''' in which he described "the life of an ideal school where love rules and inspires, where the students grow into noble adolescents under the fostering care of teachers who feel the greatness of their vocation".<ref>Mary Lutyens, ''Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening'' (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1975), 59.</ref>

He founded several schools. The first, in 1934, was [http://www.rajghatbesantschool.org/ Rajghat Besant School] in Varanasi, India. In 1969, [https://www.brockwood.org.uk/ Brockwood Park School] in Hampshire, England was established, and in 1975, [http://oakgroveschool.org/ Oak Grove School] in Ojai, California. Other Indian schools include [http://www.rishivalley.org/ Rishi Valley Education Center], "The School" at [http://www.theschoolkfi.org/ Damodar Gardens] in Chennai, '''Haridvanam''' in Bangalore, [http://www.sahyadrischool.org/ Sahyadri School] in Pune, and [http://pathashaala.tcec-kfi.org/ Pathashaala] in Chennai. He said, "The purpose, the aim and drive of these schools is ... to create the right climate so that the child may develop fully as a complete human being. This means giving him the opportunity to flower in goodness so that he is rightly related to people, things and ideas, to the whole of life."

These are some principles of Krishnamurti schools:
* School focus is on the development of the whole human being.
* Students learn to observe the world and act in the world without conditioning or self-centeredness.
* The school tries to establish an environment in which this kind of education and self-development can take place.
* Faculty work together to develop themselves as human beings who are capable of maintaining the educational environment.
* There is no fixed curriculum or method.

Teacher training for the older schools consisted primarily of conversations between Krishnamurti and the teachers in which he attempted to help with self-development. Many of these dialogues were transcribed in books such as '''''Beginnings of Learning''''' and '''''A Flame of Learning: Krishnamurti with Teachers'''''.

== Later years ==
[[File:Krishnamurti planting tree at Adyar.jpg|right|200px|thumb|J. Krishnamurti planting tree at Adyar, 1982]]

== Teachings ==

== Writings ==

==Online resources==
===Audio===
*[http://www.theosophicalinstitute.org/medialibrary/viewtitle.php?titleid=343DEDA1-2B5E-4182-B397-895190FE98C9# Krishnamurti and Eastern Philosophy] by Ravi Ravindra
*[http://www.theosophical.org/files/resources/Downloads/mp3/sanat/Krishnamurti%20on%20the%20Masters.mp3# Krishnamurti on the Masters] by Aryel Sanat

==Additional resources==
*[http://www.astro.com/cgi/chart.cgi?wgid=wgeJxNjsEKgzAQRL-mty1kE4K2YQ8Fodhirz2vJGioCWIi4t839tTLu8wwbzb_8STNEIjRREvPxacxcliX7OHhrV0hAErQgPVFgxBXJSDUwqGGgRMI6Nhy5JmnyUH7atobVLUrJVRRKVhB6kodQBCGbV-2Hf2GT1L8247QcnaEsiQd74WH0_R5n8vFkEfivJkx7XRGsyTC9_0L6P46pg# J. Krishnamurti's Natal Chart] at Astrodienst
*[http://www.jkrishnamurti.com/index.php# Jiddu Krishnamurti Online]
*[http://www.jiddu-krishnamurti.net# JidduKrishnamurti.Net]
* Scott H. Forbes, "Jiddu Krishnamurti and His Insights into Education" at [http://infed.org/mobi/jiddu-krishnamurti-and-his-insights-into-education/ Infed.org]. From a presentation at the first Holistic Education Conference, Toronto, Canada, 1997.

== Notes ==
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Burton Callicott

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Burton Harry Callicott was a Theosophist from Memphis, Tennessee who incorporated Theosophical concepts into his paintings and drawings. His work has been described as "the relationship between nature and the human spirit, epitomized in the effects of light."<ref>Fredric Koeppel, "A Life on Canvas:Callicott Reflects on Limitless Art Career," Memphis Commercial Appeal, February 24, 1991.</ref> Three of his paintings were donated by the artist and his family for the collection of the [[Theosophical Society in America]]: [[Antahkarana (art work)|''Antahkarana'']], [[Mandorla (art work)|''Mandorla'']], and [[Mandorla No. 12 (art work)|''Mandorla #12'']].

== Early life and education ==

Callicott was born December 28, 1907 in Terre Haute, Indiana. When he was four years old, his family moved to Memphis. After graduation from the Cleveland School of Art in 1931, he returned to Memphis to teach in public schools. Like many Depression-era artists, he found temporary employment under a federal agency. The Federal Public Works of Art Program commissioned him to paint murals for the stairway of the Memphis Pink Palace Museum. The exploration of the Mississippi River by Hernando de Soto was the subject of the murals.<ref>Ibid.</ref>

During this period, Callicott began working with his stepfather Michael Abt in the design of floats for the Memphis Cotton Carnival and Christmas parades. They shared this activity for 20 years beginning in 1932.

== Personal life ==

Evelyne Baird married Burton Callicott in 1932, and they spent more than 60 years together. The couple had two children. Their small house in Memphis had an artist's studio with north-facing skylight and rainbows hanging in the window.<ref>Ibid.</ref>

== Involvement with Theosophy ==

Late in the 1950s, Callicott developed an interest in Theosophy. He joined the [[Theosophical Society in America]] in 1959 and became a life member.<ref>Membership database and microfilm records. Theosophical Society in America Archives. Callicott's member ID number was 010810.</ref> For many years he participated in the Memphis Lodge activities, and he wrote articles for Theosophical periodicals. He considered himself to be mystically inclined, but not a mystic.<ref>Fredric Koeppel, "A Life on Canvas: Callicott Reflects on Limitless Art Career," Memphis Commercial Appeal, February 24, 1991.</ref>

== Art and teaching ==

Callicott taught at the Memphis College of Art from 1937 to 1973, and then retained emeritus status until his death. According to a colleague, he was a well loved professor, with an open door and a gentle, receptive attitude toward students.<ref>Linda Disney, interview by Janet Kerschner._____, 2007. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>

Early in his career, Callicott painted naturalistic landscapes. He explored many media in his works, using charcoal, pastel, dry color pigments, oils, and glazes. Light contrasted with shadows, and light refracted into rainbows are frequent components of Callicott's art. He prepared his own canvases, acetate stencils, and frames. His technique often involved many layers of transluent glazes, and he often had to restretch his canvas repeatedly.

== Exhibitions ==
[[File:Callicott_retrospective_cover.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Cover of Burton retrospective book. Image from TSA Archives.]]

The Memphis Academy of Art, now the Memphis College of Art, exhibited Callicott's work in 1971. The artist had many exhibitions in Memphis and throughout the South.

In 1991, the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art held a retrospective exhibition of the artist's work, curated by Patricia P. Bladon. Callicott was then 83 years old. Forty-works?? were exhibited and a beautiful exhibition catalog was issued. The cover shows a fragment of Callicott's 1980 work, ''Moonrise Over Nauset Beach'', which is executed in oil on canvas.

== Later years ==

Mr. Callicott died on November 23, 2003.

== Additional resources ==

* '''"Burton Callicott (1907-2003)"''' by Elizabeth H. Moore. Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture, Version 2.0. This biographical sketch of the artist is available [http://tennesseeencyclopedia.net/entry.php?rec=1574 at this site].
* '''Callicott's papers''' are in the [http://siris-archives.si.edu/ipac20/ipac.jsp?uri=full=3100001~!216321!0#focus Smithsonian Institution]. See also [http://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/burton-callicott-papers-6116 Archives of American Art].
* '''Slides''' of his works are available in the Smithsonian collection, and also at the Memphis College of Art.
* A 30-minute '''video portrait''' of the artist called "Journeyman of Light" was created for the Memphis Art Gallery Association in 1991. It was produced by Jim Crosthwait to accompany an exhbition at the Memphis Brooks Museum of 73 pieces of art.
* An '''online gallery''' of art works has been posted by [http://www.memphistechhigh.com/miscellaneous/burtoncallicott/burtoncallicott.html Memphis Tech High School].
* '''''Burton Callicott and Veda Reed: Teacher and Student''''' is a catalog of and exhibition held March 28 - April 27, 1996 at Tobey Gallery, Memphis College of Art.

== Notes ==
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Burton Callicott

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[[File:Mandorla pastel.jpg|200px|thumb|right|''Mandorla'']]
[[File:Callicott Antahkarana 1.jpg|200px|thumb|left|''Antahkarana'']]

Burton Harry Callicott was a Theosophist from Memphis, Tennessee who incorporated Theosophical concepts into his paintings and drawings. His work has been described as "the relationship between nature and the human spirit, epitomized in the effects of light."<ref>Fredric Koeppel, "A Life on Canvas:Callicott Reflects on Limitless Art Career," Memphis Commercial Appeal, February 24, 1991.</ref> Three of his paintings were donated by the artist and his family for the collection of the [[Theosophical Society in America]]: [[Antahkarana (art work)|''Antahkarana'']], [[Mandorla (art work)|''Mandorla'']], and [[Mandorla No. 12 (art work)|''Mandorla #12'']].

== Early life and education ==

Callicott was born December 28, 1907 in Terre Haute, Indiana. When he was four years old, his family moved to Memphis. After graduation from the Cleveland School of Art in 1931, he returned to Memphis to teach in public schools. Like many Depression-era artists, he found temporary employment under a federal agency. The Federal Public Works of Art Program commissioned him to paint murals for the stairway of the Memphis Pink Palace Museum. The exploration of the Mississippi River by Hernando de Soto was the subject of the murals.<ref>Ibid.</ref>

During this period, Callicott began working with his stepfather Michael Abt in the design of floats for the Memphis Cotton Carnival and Christmas parades. They shared this activity for 20 years beginning in 1932.

== Personal life ==

Evelyne Baird married Burton Callicott in 1932, and they spent more than 60 years together. The couple had two children. Their small house in Memphis had an artist's studio with north-facing skylight and rainbows hanging in the window.<ref>Ibid.</ref>

== Involvement with Theosophy ==

Late in the 1950s, Callicott developed an interest in Theosophy. He joined the [[Theosophical Society in America]] in 1959 and became a life member.<ref>Membership database and microfilm records. Theosophical Society in America Archives. Callicott's member ID number was 010810.</ref> For many years he participated in the Memphis Lodge activities, and he wrote articles for Theosophical periodicals. He considered himself to be mystically inclined, but not a mystic.<ref>Fredric Koeppel, "A Life on Canvas: Callicott Reflects on Limitless Art Career," Memphis Commercial Appeal, February 24, 1991.</ref>

== Art and teaching ==

Callicott taught at the Memphis College of Art from 1937 to 1973, and then retained emeritus status until his death. According to a colleague, he was a well loved professor, with an open door and a gentle, receptive attitude toward students.<ref>Linda Disney, interview by Janet Kerschner._____, 2007. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>

Early in his career, Callicott painted naturalistic landscapes. He explored many media in his works, using charcoal, pastel, dry color pigments, oils, and glazes. Light contrasted with shadows, and light refracted into rainbows are frequent components of Callicott's art. He prepared his own canvases, acetate stencils, and frames. His technique often involved many layers of transluent glazes, and he often had to restretch his canvas repeatedly.

== Exhibitions ==
[[File:Callicott_retrospective_cover.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Cover of Burton retrospective book. Image from TSA Archives.]]

The Memphis Academy of Art, now the Memphis College of Art, exhibited Callicott's work in 1971. The artist had many exhibitions in Memphis and throughout the South.

In 1991, the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art held a retrospective exhibition of the artist's work, curated by Patricia P. Bladon. Callicott was then 83 years old. Forty-works?? were exhibited and a beautiful exhibition catalog was issued. The cover shows a fragment of Callicott's 1980 work, ''Moonrise Over Nauset Beach'', which is executed in oil on canvas.

== Later years ==

Mr. Callicott died on November 23, 2003.

== Additional resources ==

* '''"Burton Callicott (1907-2003)"''' by Elizabeth H. Moore. Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture, Version 2.0. This biographical sketch of the artist is available [http://tennesseeencyclopedia.net/entry.php?rec=1574 at this site].
* '''Callicott's papers''' are in the [http://siris-archives.si.edu/ipac20/ipac.jsp?uri=full=3100001~!216321!0#focus Smithsonian Institution]. See also [http://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/burton-callicott-papers-6116 Archives of American Art].
* '''Slides''' of his works are available in the Smithsonian collection, and also at the Memphis College of Art.
* A 30-minute '''video portrait''' of the artist called "Journeyman of Light" was created for the Memphis Art Gallery Association in 1991. It was produced by Jim Crosthwait to accompany an exhbition at the Memphis Brooks Museum of 73 pieces of art.
* An '''online gallery''' of art works has been posted by [http://www.memphistechhigh.com/miscellaneous/burtoncallicott/burtoncallicott.html Memphis Tech High School].
* '''''Burton Callicott and Veda Reed: Teacher and Student''''' is a catalog of and exhibition held March 28 - Paril 27, 1996 at Tobey Gallery, Memphis College of Art.

== Notes ==
<references/>

[[Category:Artists|Callicott, Burton]]
[[Category:Nationality American|Callicott, Burton]]
[[Category:TS Adyar|Callicott, Burton]]
[[Category:Educators|Callicott, Burton]]
[[Category:People|Callicott, Burton]]

Burton Callicott

2018-07-15T13:33:04Z

Ada Olds: /* Involvement with Theosophy */

[[File:Mandorla pastel.jpg|200px|thumb|right|''Mandorla'']]
[[File:Callicott Antahkarana 1.jpg|200px|thumb|left|''Antahkarana'']]

Burton Harry Callicott was a Theosophist from Memphis, Tennessee who incorporated Theosophical concepts into his paintings and drawings. His work has been described as "the relationship between nature and the human spirit, epitomized in the effects of light."<ref>Fredric Koeppel, "A Life on Canvas:Callicott Reflects on Limitless Art Career," Memphis Commercial Appeal, February 24, 1991.</ref> Three of his paintings were donated by the artist and his family for the collection of the [[Theosophical Society in America]]: [[Antahkarana (art work)|''Antahkarana'']], [[Mandorla (art work)|''Mandorla'']], and [[Mandorla No. 12 (art work)|''Mandorla #12'']].

== Early life and education ==

Callicott was born December 28, 1907 in Terre Haute, Indiana. When he was four years old, his family moved to Memphis. After graduation from the Cleveland School of Art in 1931, he returned to Memphis to teach in public schools. Like many Depression-era artists, he found temporary employment under a federal agency. The Federal Public Works of Art Program commissioned him to paint murals for the stairway of the Memphis Pink Palace Museum. The exploration of the Mississippi River by Hernando de Soto was the subject of the murals.<ref>Ibid.</ref>

During this period, Callicott began working with his stepfather Michael Abt in the design of floats for the Memphis Cotton Carnival and Christmas parades. They shared this activity for 20 years beginning in 1932.

== Personal life ==

Evelyne Baird married Burton Callicott in 1932, and they spent more than 60 years together. The couple had two children. Their small house in Memphis had an artist's studio with north-facing skylight and rainbows hanging in the window.<ref>Ibid.</ref>

== Involvement with Theosophy ==

Late in the 1950s, Callicott developed an interest in Theosophy. He joined the [[Theosophical Society in America]] in 1959 and became a life member,<ref>Membership database and microfilm records. Theosophical Society in America Archives. Callicott's member ID number was 010810.</ref> For many years he participated in the Memphis Lodge activities, and he wrote articles for Theosophical periodicals. He considered himself to be mystically inclined, but not a mystic.<ref>Fredric Koeppel, "A Life on Canvas: Callicott Reflects on Limitless Art Career," Memphis Commercial Appeal, February 24, 1991.</ref>

== Art and teaching ==

Callicott taught at the Memphis College of Art from 1937 to 1973, and then retained emeritus status until his death. According to a colleague, he was a well loved professor, with an open door and a gentle, receptive attitude toward students.<ref>Linda Disney, interview by Janet Kerschner._____, 2007. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>

Early in his career, Callicott painted naturalistic landscapes. He explored many media in his works, using charcoal, pastel, dry color pigments, oils, and glazes. Light contrasted with shadows, and light refracted into rainbows are frequent components of Callicott's art. He prepared his own canvases, acetate stencils, and frames. His technique often involved many layers of transluent glazes, and he often had to restretch his canvas repeatedly.

== Exhibitions ==
[[File:Callicott_retrospective_cover.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Cover of Burton retrospective book. Image from TSA Archives.]]

The Memphis Academy of Art, now the Memphis College of Art, exhibited Callicott's work in 1971. The artist had many exhibitions in Memphis and throughout the South.

In 1991, the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art held a retrospective exhibition of the artist's work, curated by Patricia P. Bladon. Callicott was then 83 years old. Forty-works?? were exhibited and a beautiful exhibition catalog was issued. The cover shows a fragment of Callicott's 1980 work, ''Moonrise Over Nauset Beach'', which is executed in oil on canvas.

== Later years ==

Mr. Callicott died on November 23, 2003.

== Additional resources ==

* '''"Burton Callicott (1907-2003)"''' by Elizabeth H. Moore. Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture, Version 2.0. This biographical sketch of the artist is available [http://tennesseeencyclopedia.net/entry.php?rec=1574 at this site].
* '''Callicott's papers''' are in the [http://siris-archives.si.edu/ipac20/ipac.jsp?uri=full=3100001~!216321!0#focus Smithsonian Institution]. See also [http://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/burton-callicott-papers-6116 Archives of American Art].
* '''Slides''' of his works are available in the Smithsonian collection, and also at the Memphis College of Art.
* A 30-minute '''video portrait''' of the artist called "Journeyman of Light" was created for the Memphis Art Gallery Association in 1991. It was produced by Jim Crosthwait to accompany an exhbition at the Memphis Brooks Museum of 73 pieces of art.
* An '''online gallery''' of art works has been posted by [http://www.memphistechhigh.com/miscellaneous/burtoncallicott/burtoncallicott.html Memphis Tech High School].
* '''''Burton Callicott and Veda Reed: Teacher and Student''''' is a catalog of and exhibition held March 28 - Paril 27, 1996 at Tobey Gallery, Memphis College of Art.

== Notes ==
<references/>

[[Category:Artists|Callicott, Burton]]
[[Category:Nationality American|Callicott, Burton]]
[[Category:TS Adyar|Callicott, Burton]]
[[Category:Educators|Callicott, Burton]]
[[Category:People|Callicott, Burton]]

Katherine Tingley

2018-07-12T10:11:31Z

Ada Olds: /* Introduction to the Theosophical Society */ date

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'''Katherine Augusta Westcott Tingley''' was the successor to [[William Quan Judge]] in the leadership of the [[Theosophical Society in America (Judge)|Theosophical Society in America]], which she merged with the [[Universal Brotherhood (organization)|Universal Brotherhood]] to form the [[Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society]]. She is best known for establishing the [[Point Loma]] community in San Diego.

== Early years ==

Mrs. Tingley was born [[July 6]], 1847, Newbury, Massachusetts, to James P. and Susan Westcott. She was a social worker and did relief and emergency hospital work during the Spanish American War. She was later instrumental in opening hospitals in Cuba and the Philippines. Mrs. Tingley worked with children, particularly orphans, throughout her career.

== Introduction to the Theosophical Society ==
While working in New York, Mrs. Tingley met WQ Judge. She joined the Theosophical Society on October 13, 1894.

== Successor to William Quan Judge ==

== Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society ==

== International travels ==

== Point Loma community ==
On [[February 13]], 1900, she transferred the Society's international headquarters from New York City to the new colony at [[ Point Loma]].

== Raja Yoga schools ==

== Later years ==

== Writings ==

Mrs. Tingley served as editor of several periodicals, including [[The Theosophical Path (periodical)|''The Theosophical Path'']] and [[The New Way (periodical)|''The New Way'']].
The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists 6 articles under the name [http://www.austheos.org.au/cgi-bin/ui-csvsearch.pl?search=Katherine+A.+Tingley&method=perfect Katherine A. Tingley], and she may have contributed more anonymously. There are also 125 articles under the name [http://www.theosophy.wiki/mywiki/index.php?title=Union_Index_of_Theosophical_Periodicals Katherine Tingley] that are reprints of her writings and lectures, mostly in [[Sunrise (periodical)|''Sunrise'']] magazine.

She also wrote several books and compilations of speeches:
* '''''Helena Petrovna Blavatsky: Foundress of the Original Theosophical Society in New York, 1875, the International Headquarters of Which are Now at Point Loma, California'''''. Point Loma, CA: Woman's International Theosophical League, 1921. This is a compilation by Tingley of materials by and about H. P. Blavatsky. Available at [http://catalog.hathitrust.org/api/volumes/oclc/7624775.html Hathitrust], [https://archive.org/details/helenapetrovnabl00ting Internet Archive], and [https://archive.org/details/cu31924029173008 Internet Archive].
* '''''The Path of the Mystic'''''. Point Loma, CA: Aryan Theosophical Press, 1922. Compiled by Grace Frances Knoche. 185 pages. Available at [http://catalog.hathitrust.org/api/volumes/oclc/3834457.html Hathitrust]. Second edition entitled ''Theosophy: The Path of the Mystic'' is available at [http://www.blavatskyhouse.org/pdf/Contents_Theosophy_The_Path_of_the_Mystic.pdf Blavatsky House]
* '''''The Wine of Life'''''. Point Loma, CA: Woman's International Theosophical League, 1925. Preface by [[Talbot Mundy]]. "A compilation from extemporaneous public addresses by Katherine Tingley ... delivered in America and Europe, principally in 1923 and 1924; and from private instructions to her students." Available at [https://www.hightail.com/download/UlRTcXlndWM1UjUzZU1UQw Blavatsky House]
* '''''The Gods Await'''''. Point Loma, CA: Woman's International Theosophical League, 1926. Contents are described as "Dogma versus the god in man.--War versus patriotism.--For the downtrodden and outcast.--The philosophy of nature." Available at [https://www.hightail.com/download/UlRRK3BGUnJqV0JwdmNUQw Blavatsky House]
* '''''The Travail of the Soul'''''. Point Loma, CA: Woman's International Theosophical League, 1927. Available at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.$b274021;view=1up;seq=12 Hathitrust] and [https://www.hightail.com/download/UlRRK3BGUnJ3NUpwdmNUQw Blavatsky House]
* '''''The Voice of the Soul'''''. Point Loma, CA: Woman's International Theosophical League, 1928. Available at [https://www.hightail.com/download/UlRRSU5LU1BTRTVsQXNUQw Blavatsky House]
* '''''The Mysteries of the Heart Doctrine'''''. Point Loma, CA: Theosophical Publishing House, 1902. Available at [http://www.blavatskyhouse.org/pdf/TINGLEY,K_Mysteries_of_the_Heart_Doctrine_contents.pdf Blavatsky House]
* '''''The Wisdom of the Heart'''''. San Diego, CA: Point Loma Publications, 1978. Available at [http://www.blavatskyhouse.org/pdf/TINGLEY_K_The_Wisdom_of_the_Heart_contents.pdf Blavatsky House]

== Additional resources ==

* Ashcraft, W. Michael. ''The Dawn of the New Cycle: Point Loma Theosophists and American Culture''. Knoxville, TN: University of Tennessee Press, 2002.
* Greenwalt, Emmett A. ''California Utopia: Point Loma: 1897-1942'' 2nd revised edition San Diego, CA: Point Loma Publications, 1978.
* Stevenson, Gertrude. "Katherine Tingley Explains Her Work and Aims: An Interview." ''The Boston Herald.'' (Septmber 21, 1913). Originallly titled "Newburyport Girl Evolves Amazing New Educational System: Katherine Tingley Here Explains Life Work and Aims." Reprinted in ''Sunrise'' magazine, April/May 1998. Available at [http://www.theosophy-nw.org/theosnw/theos/th-ktgs.htm Theosophy Northwest web page].
* Whiting, Lilian. ''Katherine Tingley and Her Raja-Yoga System of Education''. Point Loma, CA: Aryan Theosophical Press, 1919. 23 pages.
* Whiting, Lilian. ''Katherine Tingley: Theosophist and Humanitarian''. Point Loma, CA: Aryan Theosophical Press, 1919. 23 pages.

== Notes ==
<references/>

[[Category:Leaders in TS Point Loma|Tingley, Katherine]]
[[Category:Leaders|Tingley, Katherine]]
[[Category:Editors|Tingley, Katherine]]
[[Category:UBTS|Tingley, Katherine]]
[[Category:Point Loma|Tingley, Katherine]]
[[Category:Social activists|Tingley, Katherine]]
[[Category:Educators|Tingley, Katherine]]
[[Category:Anti-vivisectionists|Tingley, Katherine]]
[[Category:Nationality American|Tingley, Katherine]]
[[Category:People|Tingley, Katherine]]

Katherine Tingley

2018-07-12T10:06:08Z

Ada Olds: /* Early years */ parents

ARTICLE UNDER CONSTRUCTION
 
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'''Katherine Augusta Westcott Tingley''' was the successor to [[William Quan Judge]] in the leadership of the [[Theosophical Society in America (Judge)|Theosophical Society in America]], which she merged with the [[Universal Brotherhood (organization)|Universal Brotherhood]] to form the [[Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society]]. She is best known for establishing the [[Point Loma]] community in San Diego.

== Early years ==

Mrs. Tingley was born [[July 6]], 1847, Newbury, Massachusetts, to James P. and Susan Westcott. She was a social worker and did relief and emergency hospital work during the Spanish American War. She was later instrumental in opening hospitals in Cuba and the Philippines. Mrs. Tingley worked with children, particularly orphans, throughout her career.

== Introduction to the Theosophical Society ==

== Successor to William Quan Judge ==

== Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society ==

== International travels ==

== Point Loma community ==
On [[February 13]], 1900, she transferred the Society's international headquarters from New York City to the new colony at [[ Point Loma]].

== Raja Yoga schools ==

== Later years ==

== Writings ==

Mrs. Tingley served as editor of several periodicals, including [[The Theosophical Path (periodical)|''The Theosophical Path'']] and [[The New Way (periodical)|''The New Way'']].
The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists 6 articles under the name [http://www.austheos.org.au/cgi-bin/ui-csvsearch.pl?search=Katherine+A.+Tingley&method=perfect Katherine A. Tingley], and she may have contributed more anonymously. There are also 125 articles under the name [http://www.theosophy.wiki/mywiki/index.php?title=Union_Index_of_Theosophical_Periodicals Katherine Tingley] that are reprints of her writings and lectures, mostly in [[Sunrise (periodical)|''Sunrise'']] magazine.

She also wrote several books and compilations of speeches:
* '''''Helena Petrovna Blavatsky: Foundress of the Original Theosophical Society in New York, 1875, the International Headquarters of Which are Now at Point Loma, California'''''. Point Loma, CA: Woman's International Theosophical League, 1921. This is a compilation by Tingley of materials by and about H. P. Blavatsky. Available at [http://catalog.hathitrust.org/api/volumes/oclc/7624775.html Hathitrust], [https://archive.org/details/helenapetrovnabl00ting Internet Archive], and [https://archive.org/details/cu31924029173008 Internet Archive].
* '''''The Path of the Mystic'''''. Point Loma, CA: Aryan Theosophical Press, 1922. Compiled by Grace Frances Knoche. 185 pages. Available at [http://catalog.hathitrust.org/api/volumes/oclc/3834457.html Hathitrust]. Second edition entitled ''Theosophy: The Path of the Mystic'' is available at [http://www.blavatskyhouse.org/pdf/Contents_Theosophy_The_Path_of_the_Mystic.pdf Blavatsky House]
* '''''The Wine of Life'''''. Point Loma, CA: Woman's International Theosophical League, 1925. Preface by [[Talbot Mundy]]. "A compilation from extemporaneous public addresses by Katherine Tingley ... delivered in America and Europe, principally in 1923 and 1924; and from private instructions to her students." Available at [https://www.hightail.com/download/UlRTcXlndWM1UjUzZU1UQw Blavatsky House]
* '''''The Gods Await'''''. Point Loma, CA: Woman's International Theosophical League, 1926. Contents are described as "Dogma versus the god in man.--War versus patriotism.--For the downtrodden and outcast.--The philosophy of nature." Available at [https://www.hightail.com/download/UlRRK3BGUnJqV0JwdmNUQw Blavatsky House]
* '''''The Travail of the Soul'''''. Point Loma, CA: Woman's International Theosophical League, 1927. Available at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.$b274021;view=1up;seq=12 Hathitrust] and [https://www.hightail.com/download/UlRRK3BGUnJ3NUpwdmNUQw Blavatsky House]
* '''''The Voice of the Soul'''''. Point Loma, CA: Woman's International Theosophical League, 1928. Available at [https://www.hightail.com/download/UlRRSU5LU1BTRTVsQXNUQw Blavatsky House]
* '''''The Mysteries of the Heart Doctrine'''''. Point Loma, CA: Theosophical Publishing House, 1902. Available at [http://www.blavatskyhouse.org/pdf/TINGLEY,K_Mysteries_of_the_Heart_Doctrine_contents.pdf Blavatsky House]
* '''''The Wisdom of the Heart'''''. San Diego, CA: Point Loma Publications, 1978. Available at [http://www.blavatskyhouse.org/pdf/TINGLEY_K_The_Wisdom_of_the_Heart_contents.pdf Blavatsky House]

== Additional resources ==

* Ashcraft, W. Michael. ''The Dawn of the New Cycle: Point Loma Theosophists and American Culture''. Knoxville, TN: University of Tennessee Press, 2002.
* Greenwalt, Emmett A. ''California Utopia: Point Loma: 1897-1942'' 2nd revised edition San Diego, CA: Point Loma Publications, 1978.
* Stevenson, Gertrude. "Katherine Tingley Explains Her Work and Aims: An Interview." ''The Boston Herald.'' (Septmber 21, 1913). Originallly titled "Newburyport Girl Evolves Amazing New Educational System: Katherine Tingley Here Explains Life Work and Aims." Reprinted in ''Sunrise'' magazine, April/May 1998. Available at [http://www.theosophy-nw.org/theosnw/theos/th-ktgs.htm Theosophy Northwest web page].
* Whiting, Lilian. ''Katherine Tingley and Her Raja-Yoga System of Education''. Point Loma, CA: Aryan Theosophical Press, 1919. 23 pages.
* Whiting, Lilian. ''Katherine Tingley: Theosophist and Humanitarian''. Point Loma, CA: Aryan Theosophical Press, 1919. 23 pages.

== Notes ==
<references/>

[[Category:Leaders in TS Point Loma|Tingley, Katherine]]
[[Category:Leaders|Tingley, Katherine]]
[[Category:Editors|Tingley, Katherine]]
[[Category:UBTS|Tingley, Katherine]]
[[Category:Point Loma|Tingley, Katherine]]
[[Category:Social activists|Tingley, Katherine]]
[[Category:Educators|Tingley, Katherine]]
[[Category:Anti-vivisectionists|Tingley, Katherine]]
[[Category:Nationality American|Tingley, Katherine]]
[[Category:People|Tingley, Katherine]]

Katherine Tingley

2018-07-12T09:52:39Z

Ada Olds: /* Early years */ early career

ARTICLE UNDER CONSTRUCTION
 
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'''Katherine Augusta Westcott Tingley''' was the successor to [[William Quan Judge]] in the leadership of the [[Theosophical Society in America (Judge)|Theosophical Society in America]], which she merged with the [[Universal Brotherhood (organization)|Universal Brotherhood]] to form the [[Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society]]. She is best known for establishing the [[Point Loma]] community in San Diego.

== Early years ==

Mrs. Tingley was born [[July 6]], 1847, Newbury, Massachusetts. She was a social worker and did relief and emergency hospital work during the Spanish American War. She was later instrumental in opening hospitals in Cuba and the Philippines. She worked with children, particularly orphans, throughout her career.

== Introduction to the Theosophical Society ==

== Successor to William Quan Judge ==

== Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society ==

== International travels ==

== Point Loma community ==
On [[February 13]], 1900, she transferred the Society's international headquarters from New York City to the new colony at [[ Point Loma]].

== Raja Yoga schools ==

== Later years ==

== Writings ==

Mrs. Tingley served as editor of several periodicals, including [[The Theosophical Path (periodical)|''The Theosophical Path'']] and [[The New Way (periodical)|''The New Way'']].
The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists 6 articles under the name [http://www.austheos.org.au/cgi-bin/ui-csvsearch.pl?search=Katherine+A.+Tingley&method=perfect Katherine A. Tingley], and she may have contributed more anonymously. There are also 125 articles under the name [http://www.theosophy.wiki/mywiki/index.php?title=Union_Index_of_Theosophical_Periodicals Katherine Tingley] that are reprints of her writings and lectures, mostly in [[Sunrise (periodical)|''Sunrise'']] magazine.

She also wrote several books and compilations of speeches:
* '''''Helena Petrovna Blavatsky: Foundress of the Original Theosophical Society in New York, 1875, the International Headquarters of Which are Now at Point Loma, California'''''. Point Loma, CA: Woman's International Theosophical League, 1921. This is a compilation by Tingley of materials by and about H. P. Blavatsky. Available at [http://catalog.hathitrust.org/api/volumes/oclc/7624775.html Hathitrust], [https://archive.org/details/helenapetrovnabl00ting Internet Archive], and [https://archive.org/details/cu31924029173008 Internet Archive].
* '''''The Path of the Mystic'''''. Point Loma, CA: Aryan Theosophical Press, 1922. Compiled by Grace Frances Knoche. 185 pages. Available at [http://catalog.hathitrust.org/api/volumes/oclc/3834457.html Hathitrust]. Second edition entitled ''Theosophy: The Path of the Mystic'' is available at [http://www.blavatskyhouse.org/pdf/Contents_Theosophy_The_Path_of_the_Mystic.pdf Blavatsky House]
* '''''The Wine of Life'''''. Point Loma, CA: Woman's International Theosophical League, 1925. Preface by [[Talbot Mundy]]. "A compilation from extemporaneous public addresses by Katherine Tingley ... delivered in America and Europe, principally in 1923 and 1924; and from private instructions to her students." Available at [https://www.hightail.com/download/UlRTcXlndWM1UjUzZU1UQw Blavatsky House]
* '''''The Gods Await'''''. Point Loma, CA: Woman's International Theosophical League, 1926. Contents are described as "Dogma versus the god in man.--War versus patriotism.--For the downtrodden and outcast.--The philosophy of nature." Available at [https://www.hightail.com/download/UlRRK3BGUnJqV0JwdmNUQw Blavatsky House]
* '''''The Travail of the Soul'''''. Point Loma, CA: Woman's International Theosophical League, 1927. Available at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.$b274021;view=1up;seq=12 Hathitrust] and [https://www.hightail.com/download/UlRRK3BGUnJ3NUpwdmNUQw Blavatsky House]
* '''''The Voice of the Soul'''''. Point Loma, CA: Woman's International Theosophical League, 1928. Available at [https://www.hightail.com/download/UlRRSU5LU1BTRTVsQXNUQw Blavatsky House]
* '''''The Mysteries of the Heart Doctrine'''''. Point Loma, CA: Theosophical Publishing House, 1902. Available at [http://www.blavatskyhouse.org/pdf/TINGLEY,K_Mysteries_of_the_Heart_Doctrine_contents.pdf Blavatsky House]
* '''''The Wisdom of the Heart'''''. San Diego, CA: Point Loma Publications, 1978. Available at [http://www.blavatskyhouse.org/pdf/TINGLEY_K_The_Wisdom_of_the_Heart_contents.pdf Blavatsky House]

== Additional resources ==

* Ashcraft, W. Michael. ''The Dawn of the New Cycle: Point Loma Theosophists and American Culture''. Knoxville, TN: University of Tennessee Press, 2002.
* Greenwalt, Emmett A. ''California Utopia: Point Loma: 1897-1942'' 2nd revised edition San Diego, CA: Point Loma Publications, 1978.
* Stevenson, Gertrude. "Katherine Tingley Explains Her Work and Aims: An Interview." ''The Boston Herald.'' (Septmber 21, 1913). Originallly titled "Newburyport Girl Evolves Amazing New Educational System: Katherine Tingley Here Explains Life Work and Aims." Reprinted in ''Sunrise'' magazine, April/May 1998. Available at [http://www.theosophy-nw.org/theosnw/theos/th-ktgs.htm Theosophy Northwest web page].
* Whiting, Lilian. ''Katherine Tingley and Her Raja-Yoga System of Education''. Point Loma, CA: Aryan Theosophical Press, 1919. 23 pages.
* Whiting, Lilian. ''Katherine Tingley: Theosophist and Humanitarian''. Point Loma, CA: Aryan Theosophical Press, 1919. 23 pages.

== Notes ==
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Katherine Tingley

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'''Katherine Augusta Westcott Tingley''' was the successor to [[William Quan Judge]] in the leadership of the [[Theosophical Society in America (Judge)|Theosophical Society in America]], which she merged with the [[Universal Brotherhood (organization)|Universal Brotherhood]] to form the [[Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society]]. She is best known for establishing the [[Point Loma]] community in San Diego.

== Early years ==

Mrs. Tingley was born [[July 6]], 1847, Newbury, Massachusetts.

== Introduction to the Theosophical Society ==

== Successor to William Quan Judge ==

== Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society ==

== International travels ==

== Point Loma community ==
On [[February 13]], 1900, she transferred the Society's international headquarters from New York City to the new colony at [[ Point Loma]].

== Raja Yoga schools ==

== Later years ==

== Writings ==

Mrs. Tingley served as editor of several periodicals, including [[The Theosophical Path (periodical)|''The Theosophical Path'']] and [[The New Way (periodical)|''The New Way'']].
The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists 6 articles under the name [http://www.austheos.org.au/cgi-bin/ui-csvsearch.pl?search=Katherine+A.+Tingley&method=perfect Katherine A. Tingley], and she may have contributed more anonymously. There are also 125 articles under the name [http://www.theosophy.wiki/mywiki/index.php?title=Union_Index_of_Theosophical_Periodicals Katherine Tingley] that are reprints of her writings and lectures, mostly in [[Sunrise (periodical)|''Sunrise'']] magazine.

She also wrote several books and compilations of speeches:
* '''''Helena Petrovna Blavatsky: Foundress of the Original Theosophical Society in New York, 1875, the International Headquarters of Which are Now at Point Loma, California'''''. Point Loma, CA: Woman's International Theosophical League, 1921. This is a compilation by Tingley of materials by and about H. P. Blavatsky. Available at [http://catalog.hathitrust.org/api/volumes/oclc/7624775.html Hathitrust], [https://archive.org/details/helenapetrovnabl00ting Internet Archive], and [https://archive.org/details/cu31924029173008 Internet Archive].
* '''''The Path of the Mystic'''''. Point Loma, CA: Aryan Theosophical Press, 1922. Compiled by Grace Frances Knoche. 185 pages. Available at [http://catalog.hathitrust.org/api/volumes/oclc/3834457.html Hathitrust]. Second edition entitled ''Theosophy: The Path of the Mystic'' is available at [http://www.blavatskyhouse.org/pdf/Contents_Theosophy_The_Path_of_the_Mystic.pdf Blavatsky House]
* '''''The Wine of Life'''''. Point Loma, CA: Woman's International Theosophical League, 1925. Preface by [[Talbot Mundy]]. "A compilation from extemporaneous public addresses by Katherine Tingley ... delivered in America and Europe, principally in 1923 and 1924; and from private instructions to her students." Available at [https://www.hightail.com/download/UlRTcXlndWM1UjUzZU1UQw Blavatsky House]
* '''''The Gods Await'''''. Point Loma, CA: Woman's International Theosophical League, 1926. Contents are described as "Dogma versus the god in man.--War versus patriotism.--For the downtrodden and outcast.--The philosophy of nature." Available at [https://www.hightail.com/download/UlRRK3BGUnJqV0JwdmNUQw Blavatsky House]
* '''''The Travail of the Soul'''''. Point Loma, CA: Woman's International Theosophical League, 1927. Available at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.$b274021;view=1up;seq=12 Hathitrust] and [https://www.hightail.com/download/UlRRK3BGUnJ3NUpwdmNUQw Blavatsky House]
* '''''The Voice of the Soul'''''. Point Loma, CA: Woman's International Theosophical League, 1928. Available at [https://www.hightail.com/download/UlRRSU5LU1BTRTVsQXNUQw Blavatsky House]
* '''''The Mysteries of the Heart Doctrine'''''. Point Loma, CA: Theosophical Publishing House, 1902. Available at [http://www.blavatskyhouse.org/pdf/TINGLEY,K_Mysteries_of_the_Heart_Doctrine_contents.pdf Blavatsky House]
* '''''The Wisdom of the Heart'''''. San Diego, CA: Point Loma Publications, 1978. Available at [http://www.blavatskyhouse.org/pdf/TINGLEY_K_The_Wisdom_of_the_Heart_contents.pdf Blavatsky House]

== Additional resources ==

* Ashcraft, W. Michael. ''The Dawn of the New Cycle: Point Loma Theosophists and American Culture''. Knoxville, TN: University of Tennessee Press, 2002.
* Greenwalt, Emmett A. ''California Utopia: Point Loma: 1897-1942'' 2nd revised edition San Diego, CA: Point Loma Publications, 1978.
* Stevenson, Gertrude. "Katherine Tingley Explains Her Work and Aims: An Interview." ''The Boston Herald.'' (Septmber 21, 1913). Originallly titled "Newburyport Girl Evolves Amazing New Educational System: Katherine Tingley Here Explains Life Work and Aims." Reprinted in ''Sunrise'' magazine, April/May 1998. Available at [http://www.theosophy-nw.org/theosnw/theos/th-ktgs.htm Theosophy Northwest web page].
* Whiting, Lilian. ''Katherine Tingley and Her Raja-Yoga System of Education''. Point Loma, CA: Aryan Theosophical Press, 1919. 23 pages.
* Whiting, Lilian. ''Katherine Tingley: Theosophist and Humanitarian''. Point Loma, CA: Aryan Theosophical Press, 1919. 23 pages.

== Notes ==
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[[Category:Editors|Tingley, Katherine]]
[[Category:UBTS|Tingley, Katherine]]
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[[Category:Social activists|Tingley, Katherine]]
[[Category:Educators|Tingley, Katherine]]
[[Category:Anti-vivisectionists|Tingley, Katherine]]
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User:Ada Olds/Burton

2018-06-21T19:33:53Z

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Burton Harry Callicott was an artist, co-founder, instructor, and finally, teacher emeritus of the Memphis College of Art. He was a 1926 graduate of Memphis, Tennessee Tech High School, then known as Crockett Technical School, and the Cleveland School of Art (1931).

He was a longtime member of the Memphis Lodge of the Theosophical Society in America, the Memphis Brooks Gallery and Museum, and the Memphis Calligraphy Guild.

He began his artistic career as a sculptor, which is reflected in his later studies of light and shadow, and their effect on gradations of color, especially around geometric solids. An early painting was exhibited at the World's Fair in New York, to great acclaim. Finishing art school in 1931, during the economic depression, he did many types of art, including some commercial and government grant work, Cotton Carnival parade floats, a creche for Elvis Presley's Graceland Christmas display, etc. Throughout his life he was generous with time and talent, not only in his formal teaching role, but professionally and socially. He seldom failed to donate a piece for the PBS-affiliate WKNO "Action Auction," or other fundraising for public benefit.

Early in his career, possibly while still a student, Burton developed an interest in the paranormal, psychic phenomena, etc. He was very aware of the influence of such things on Kandinsky and other artists. As he learned of Madame Blavatsky and theosophy, he became intrigued. A lifelong study was begun.

Mr. Callicott was the widower of Evelyne Baird Callicott (after 68 years of marriage).

[parts derived from an orbituary published in The Memphis Commercial Appeal on Tuesday, November 25, 2003. Also, the Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture (University of Tennessee, Knoxville), and the American Academy of the Arts of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.

Thanks to Linda Disney, Burton's colleague and friend, and to Linda Wayman, longtime friend of Findagrave and of Tech High.]

Click Here for more on Burton and Evelyne Callicott.

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2018-06-21T19:20:34Z

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Burton Harry Callicott was an artist, co-founder, instructor, and finally, teacher emeritus of the Memphis College of Art. He was a 1926 graduate of Memphis, Tennessee Tech High School, then known as Crockett Technical School, and the Cleveland School of Art (1931).

He was a longtime member of the Memphis Lodge of the Theosophical Society in America, the Memphis Brooks Gallery and Museum, and the Memphis Calligraphy Guild.

He began his artistic career as a sculptor, which is reflected in his later studies of light and shadow, and their effect on gradations of color, especially around geometric solids. An early painting was exhibited at the World's Fair in New York, to great acclaim. Finishing art school in 1931, during the economic depression, he did many types of art, including some commercial and government grant work, Cotton Carnival parade floats, a creche for Elvis Presley's Graceland Christmas display, etc. Throughout his life he was generous with time and talent, not only in his formal teaching role, but professionally and socially. He seldom failed to donate a piece for the PBS-affiliate WKNO "Action Auction," or other fundraising for public benefit.

Mr. Callicott, the widower of Evelyne Baird Callicott (after 68 years of marriage), is survived by a daughter In Eugene, Oregon, a son in Denton, Texas, three grandchildren and a great-grandson, and many, many devoted friends and admirers.

[parts derived from an orbituary published in The Memphis Commercial Appeal on Tuesday, November 25, 2003. Also Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture (University of Tennessee, Knoxville), and the American Academy of the Arts of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. Thanks to Linda Disney, Burton's colleague and friend, and most of all to Linda Wayman, longtime friend of Findagrave and of Tech High.]

Click Here for more on Burton and Evelyne Callicott.

L. Gordon Plummer

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'''Lafayette Gordon Plummer''' was a Theosophical writer, lecturer, and teacher in the [[Point Loma]] tradition.

According to the San Diego History Center:
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[[Fred G. Plummer|Fred Gordon Plummer]], his wife Emily, and children, including Marian (b. 1893), moved from Tacoma, Wash., to the Theosophical community [[Lomaland]] at [[Point Loma, California|Point Loma, Calif.]], in 1903. [[Fred G. Plummer]], a Theosophist, became chief geographer of the United States Forestry Service and a leader in the conservation movement before his death in 1913. His son Lafayette Gordon Plummer (1904-1999) became a Theosophical writer, lecturer, and teacher. His daughter Helen Plummer married [[Iverson Harris]], [[Theosophical Society (Pasadena)|Theosophical Society]] leader [[Katherine Tingley]]'s secretary, and she became Tingley's traveling companion. Marian Plummer studied art at the Theosophical Institute. She met artist Leonard Lester there around 1916 and they were married in 1931.<ref>Marian Plummer Lester Collection, San Diego History Center [http://www.sandiegohistory.org/findaid/ac066.htm Guide to Marian Plummer Lester Collection</ref>
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According to researcher Brad Rockwell, Plummer was a close friend of Dr. Albert G. Garcia, the first Mexican-American physician, who trained with the famous health-food specialist Dr. Kellogg of Battle Creek.<ref>Brad Rockwell emails to Olcott Library, April 26, 2015 and to TSA Archives, April 30, 2015. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>

== Writings ==

* '''''From Atom to Kosmos''''' (Point Loma, 1940)
* '''''Star Habits and Orbits''''' (Covina, 1944)
* '''''The Mathematics of the Cosmic Mind''''' (San Diego, 1966)

== Notes ==

<references/>

== Additional resources ==
* [http://www.sandiegohistory.org/findaid/ac066.htm San Diego History archival collection]

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L. Gordon Plummer

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'''Lafayette Gordon Plummer''' was a Theosophical writer, lecturer, and teacher in the [[Point Loma]] tradition.

According to the San Diego History Center:
<blockquote>
[[Fred G. Plummer|Fred Gordon Plummer]], his wife Emily, and children, including Marian (b. 1893), moved from Tacoma, Wash., to the Theosophical community [[Lomaland]] at [[Point Loma, California|Point Loma, Calif.]], in 1903. [[Fred G. Plummer]], a Theosophist, became chief geographer of the United States Forestry Service and a leader in the conservation movement before his death in 1913. His son Lafayette Gordon Plummer (8August1904-10September1999) became a Theosophical writer, lecturer, and teacher. His daughter Helen Plummer married [[Iverson Harris]], [[Theosophical Society (Pasadena)|Theosophical Society]] leader [[Katherine Tingley]]'s secretary, and she became Tingley's traveling companion. Marian Plummer studied art at the Theosophical Institute. She met artist Leonard Lester there around 1916 and they were married in 1931.<ref>Marian Plummer Lester Collection, San Diego History Center [http://www.sandiegohistory.org/findaid/ac066.htm Guide to Marian Plummer Lester Collection</ref>
</blockquote>

According to researcher Brad Rockwell, Plummer was a close friend of Dr. Albert G. Garcia, the first Mexican-American physician, who trained with the famous health-food specialist Dr. Kellogg of Battle Creek.<ref>Brad Rockwell emails to Olcott Library, April 26, 2015 and to TSA Archives, April 30, 2015. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>

== Writings ==

* '''''From Atom to Kosmos''''' (Point Loma, 1940)
* '''''Star Habits and Orbits''''' (Covina, 1944)
* '''''The Mathematics of the Cosmic Mind''''' (San Diego, 1966)

== Notes ==

<references/>

== Additional resources ==
* [http://www.sandiegohistory.org/findaid/ac066.htm San Diego History archival collection]

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Isis

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'''Isis''' (Ἶσις) is the Greek name for an Egyptian goddess whose worship also spread throughout the Greco-Roman world. Isis was worshiped throughout Egypt, considered the patron saint of women, mothers and children. She is also referred to as the goddess of magic.<ref>[http://www.ancient-egypt-online.com/egyptian-goddess-isis.html# A Biography of the Egyptian Goddess Isis] at Ancient Egypt Online</ref>

In Greco-Roman literature, Isis began to be regarded as the goddess of knowledge and wisdom. Plutarch (46 to 120 CE), an influential Greek scholar, describes her as "a goddess exceptionally wise and a lover of wisdom, to whom, as her name at least seems to indicate, knowledge and understanding are in the highest degree appropriate..."<ref>Plutarch, ''Moralia'' (???: Kessinger Publishing , LLC, 2005), 9.</ref>

She is the sister-wife of [[Osiris]] and a [[Mother_(symbol)#Virgin_mother|virgin mother]] of [[Horus]], which is related to the metaphysical meaning of Isis. [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky|H. P. Blavatsky]] explains that Isis "is the Sakti of Osiris, his female aspect, both symbolizing the creating, energizing, vital forces of nature in its aspect of male and female deity."<ref>Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, ''The Theosophical Glossary'' (Krotona, CA: Theosophical Publishing House, 1973), 350.</ref>

== Notes ==
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At all times great minds are born. They are destined to become the mediators of the evolutionary powers. Some of them go their way unnoticed, others become the nodes of many global changes. Helena Petrovna Blavatsky is one such great person. Her life and work have helped to broaden our consciousness, explaining the world around us in new terms. She worked for the future of every man, for the new age, the dawn of which illuminated the progressive minds of the nineteenth century.

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George Wyld

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Dr. '''George Wyld''' (1821 - 1906) was a Scottish homeopathic physician, [[Spiritualism|Spiritualist]] and [[Theosophist]]. He joined the [[Theosophical Society]] in 1879 and was the president of the [[London Lodge|British Theosophical Society]] in London from early 1880 until August, 1882, when he resigned from the Society. In 1883 and 1884, he wrote several skeptical articles about [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky|Mme. Blavatsky]] and the [[Masters of Wisdom]] in the London Spiritualist journal [[Light (periodical)|Light]].

== Biographical information ==
George Wyld was born at Bonnington Banks, near Edinburgh, on [[March 17]], 1821. As a teenager he studied Greek, Latin, and science. When twenty years old he moved to London. In 1844 he joined the Phrenological Society and later studied medicine, eventually becoming an M.D. in 1851. He also became a Homeopathic physician, practicing this discipline for about 25 years. He published a book on the subject, generating a negative reaction from regular physicians. In 1876 he became the Acting President of the British Homeopathic Society, greatly contributing to the recognition of this branch of medicine. He was also interested in [[Spiritualism]] and [[Mesmerism]].<ref>Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. III (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1995), 538.</ref>

From 1878, for about five or six years, he became involved with the [[Theosophical Society]]. In 1882 he joined the "Christo-Philosophical Society" and later became a founding member of the [[Society for Psychical Research]]. He continued his career as a "Christian Theosophist", independently from the Theosophical Society.

Dr. George Wyld died in 1906.

== Theosophical involvement ==
Dr. Wyld was present at the first meeting of the [[London Lodge#British Theosophical Society|British Theosophical Society]], held on [[June 27]], 1878, at 38, Great Russell St., London.

Early in 1879 he met [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky|H. P. Blavatsky]] and [[Henry Steel Olcott|H. S. Olcott]], when they were in London on their way to India. The meeting took place at a dinner party at the [[Harry J. Billing|Billings]]' home. He was not very impressed with Mme. Blavatsky, but "her undoubtedly mediumnistic powers, her striking personality, her cleverness and humor, and her evidently kindly instincts" caught his interest, and he joined the [[Theosophical Society]].<ref>George Wyld, ''Notes on My Life'' (London: Kegan, Paul, Trench, Trubner & Company, 1903), 72.</ref>

Early in 1880 he was elected President of the British Branch of the Society and was a member of the [[General Council of the Theosophical Society]].<ref>"The Theosophical Society," ''The Theosophist'' 1.8 (May, 1880), 214.</ref> However, Blavatsky's methods of teaching and training, her lack of social refinement, her "irreverence" in relation to [[Christianity]], and her denial of the existence of an anthropomorphic [[God]], led him to resign from this position in August, 1882. He nevertheless stayed in the Society and on [[January 7]], 1883, was elected Vice-President of the Branch along with [[Edward Maitland]].

He eventually resigned from the Society but did not abandoned [[theosophy]] altogether. He blended the Theosophical teachings that appealed to him with his "intense belief in the life, teachings and work of Jesus Christ," and produced his Christo-Theosophy.<ref>George Wyld, ''Notes on My Life'' (London: Kegan, Paul, Trench, Trubner & Company, 1903), 74.</ref>

== Writings ==
Dr. Wyld wrote on medical and Theosophical topics.
*[https://archive.org/details/b2227408x ''Homoeopathy'']. 1853.
*[https://archive.org/details/b21309000 ''Diseases of the Heart and Lungs: Their Physical Diagnosis, and Homeopathic and Hygienic Treatment'']. 1860.
*[https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100517729 ''Theosophy and the Higher Life; Or, Spiritual Dynamics and the Divine and Miraculous Man'']. 1880.
*[https://archive.org/details/christotheosophy00wyldiala ''Theosophy: Or Spiritual Dynamics and the Divine and Miraculous Man'']. 1895. Also called ''Christo-Theosophy and the Higher Life; Or, Spiritual Dynamics and the Divine and Miraculous Man''.
*[https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/011590839 ''Notes of My Life'']. London: Kegan Paul, 1903.

== Additional resources ==

* [http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/wyld.htm# George Wyld on Madame Blavatsky] published by Blavatsky Study Center.
* [http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/wyldmbahts.htm# Madame Blavatsky and Her "Theosophical" Society] published by Blavatsky Study Center.
* [http://www.theosophical.org/henry-s-olcott/his-work-for-the-society/1826# Becoming a Theosophist] by Henry S. Olcott and George Wyld.
* [http://sueyounghistories.com/archives/2008/10/09/george-wyld-1821-1906/ George Wyld 1821 – 1906] by Sue Young.

== Notes ==
<references/>

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[[Category:Associates of HPB|Wyld, George]]
[[Category:Physicians|Wyld, George]]
[[Category:Writers|Wyld, George]]
[[Category:Christians|Wyld, George]]
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[[Category:People|Wyld, George]]

George Wyld

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[[File:George Wyld.png|right|160px|thumb|Dr. George Wyld]]
Dr. '''George Wyld''' (1821 - 1906) was a Scottish homeopathic physician, [[Spiritualism|Spiritualist]] and [[Theosophist]]. He joined the [[Theosophical Society]] in 1879 and was the president of the [[London Lodge|British Theosophical Society]] in London from early 1880 until August, 1882, when he resigned from the Society. In 1883 and 1884, he wrote several skeptical articles about [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky|Mme. Blavatsky]] and the [[Masters of Wisdom]] in the London Spiritualist journal [[Light (periodical)|Light]].

== Biographical information ==
George Wyld was born at Bonnington Banks, near Edinburgh, on [[March 17]], 1821. As a teenager he studied Greek, Latin, and science. When twenty years old he moved to London. In 1844 he joined the Phrenological Society and later studied medicine, eventually becoming an M.D. in 1851. He also became a Homeopathic physician, practicing this discipline for about 25 years. He published a book on the subject, generating a negative reaction from regular physicians. In 1876 he became the Acting President of the British Homeopathic Society, greatly contributing to the recognition of this branch of medicine. He was also interested in [[Spiritualism]] and [[Mesmerism]].<ref>Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. III (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1995), 538.</ref>

From 1878, for about five or six years, he became involved with the [[Theosophical Society]]. In 1882 he joined the "Christo-Philosophical Society" and later became a founding member of the [[Society for Psychical Research]]. He continued his career as a "Christian Theosophist", independently from the Theosophical Society.

Dr. George Wyld died in 1906.

== Theosophical involvement ==
Dr. Wyld was present at the first meeting of the [[London Lodge#British Theosophical Society|British Theosophical Society]], held on [[June 27]], 1878, at 38, Great Russell St., London.

Early in 1879 he met [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky|H. P. Blavatsky]] and [[Henry Steel Olcott|H. S. Olcott]], when they were in London on their way to India. The meeting took place at a dinner party at the [[Harry J. Billing|Billings]]' home. He was not very impressed with Mme. Blavatsky, but "her undoubtedly mediumnistic powers, her striking personality, her cleverness and humor, and her evidently kindly instincts" caught his interest, and he joined the [[Theosophical Society]].<ref>George Wyld, ''Notes on My Life'' (London: Kegan, Paul, Trench, Trubner & Company, 1903), 72.</ref>

Early in 1880 he was elected President of the British Branch of the Society and was a member of the [[General Council of the Theosophical Society]].<ref>"The Theosophical Society," ''The Theosophist'' 1.8 (May, 1880), 214.</ref> However, Blavatsky's methods of teaching and training, her lack of social refinement, her "irreverence" in relation to [[Christianity]], and her denial of the existence of an anthropomorphic [[God]], led him to resign from this position in August, 1882. He nevertheless stayed in the Society and on [[January 7]], 1883, was elected Vice-President of the Branch along with [[Edward Maitland]].

He eventually resigned from the Society but did not abandoned [[theosophy]] altogether. He blended the Theosophical teachings that appealed to him with his "intense belief in the life, teachings and work of Jesus Christ" and produced his Christo-Theosophy.<ref>George Wyld, ''Notes on My Life'' (London: Kegan, Paul, Trench, Trubner & Company, 1903), 74.</ref>

== Writings ==
Dr. Wyld wrote on medical and Theosophical topics.
*[https://archive.org/details/b2227408x ''Homoeopathy'']. 1853.
*[https://archive.org/details/b21309000 ''Diseases of the Heart and Lungs: Their Physical Diagnosis, and Homeopathic and Hygienic Treatment'']. 1860.
*[https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100517729 ''Theosophy and the Higher Life; Or, Spiritual Dynamics and the Divine and Miraculous Man'']. 1880.
*[https://archive.org/details/christotheosophy00wyldiala ''Theosophy: Or Spiritual Dynamics and the Divine and Miraculous Man'']. 1895. Also called ''Christo-Theosophy and the Higher Life; Or, Spiritual Dynamics and the Divine and Miraculous Man''.
*[https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/011590839 ''Notes of My Life'']. London: Kegan Paul, 1903.

== Additional resources ==

* [http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/wyld.htm# George Wyld on Madame Blavatsky] published by Blavatsky Study Center.
* [http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/wyldmbahts.htm# Madame Blavatsky and Her "Theosophical" Society] published by Blavatsky Study Center.
* [http://www.theosophical.org/henry-s-olcott/his-work-for-the-society/1826# Becoming a Theosophist] by Henry S. Olcott and George Wyld.
* [http://sueyounghistories.com/archives/2008/10/09/george-wyld-1821-1906/ George Wyld 1821 – 1906] by Sue Young.

== Notes ==
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The American Theosophist (periodical)

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Two periodicals have published under the name '''''The American Theosophist''''' by the [[Theosophical Society in America]]:
* 1913-1914 - published at Krotona colony in Hollywood, California by [[A. P. Warrington]] for the [[American Theosophical Society]].
* 1933-1996 - published in Wheaton, Illinois by the [[Theosophical Society in America]]. It was the successor to [[The Theosophical Messenger (periodical)|''The Theosophical Messenger'']], and was succeeded by [[The Quest (periodical)|''The Quest'']]. During the 1980s, special issues came out quarterly to focus on specific topics. After August 1988, ''The American Theosophist'' Special Issues were replaced by the quarterly magazine ''The Quest'' designed for sale to the general public, and ''The American Theosophist'' continued as a bimonthly members-only journal.

A third periodical with the similar name '''''American Theosophist''''' was published in Albany, New York, by [[L. W. Rogers]] from April, 1908 to October, 1909, when it ceased publication. It was intended as a tool for teaching elementary Theosophy, but was discontinued after International president [[Annie Besant]] asked Mr. Rogers to refocus his editorial attention on [[The Theosophic Messenger (periodical)|''The Theosophic Messenger'']].

== ''American Theosophist'' - 1908-1909 ==

All issues, except Volume I, Number 10, have been scanned and are available free at:
* [http://books.google.com/books?id=F_zWORpzXocC&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q&f=false Google Books.]

No index has been published for this periodical. Issues are rare, but some have been microfilmed by American Theological Library Association in Chicago. The microfilm is likely to be digitized and made available through EBSCO.

== ''The American Theosophist'' - 1913-1914 ==

The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]][http://www.austheos.org.au/indices/pindex.htm] provides a searchable [http://www.austheos.org.au/indices/AMERT1.HTM index to this periodical online], listing article titles and authors in chronological sequence.

== ''The American Theosophist'' - 1933-1996 ==

The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]][http://www.austheos.org.au/indices/pindex.htm] provides a searchable [http://www.austheos.org.au/indices/AMERTH.HTM index to this periodical online], listing article titles and authors in chronological sequence.

=== Contents and departments ===

Articles on [[Theosophy]] and related topics filled about half of each issue. Most were written by members, but reprints and some original articles by nonmembers also appeared. Plans for and reports of conventions and seminars were featured prominently. One issue each year was devoted to the annual report of the Theosophical Society in America, with financial statements.

Departments varied over the years, but generally included such titles as:

* Viewpoint (president's column)
* Future Events
* News and Notes
* Branch Activities
* Ideas from Branches
* Book Reviews
* Letters to the Editor

=== Design ===

Color was used only in the covers of the magazine, which featured photos or art linked to the season or to a theme in the issue. Photos, diagrams and art were scattered throughout the pages. For many years the back cover had statements on "Universal Brotherhood" and "Freedom of Thought," but beginning in August/September 1982, they were replaced with [[Theosophical Worldview Statement|"The Theosophical World-View"]].

== Notes ==
<references/>

Hiram Corson

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[[File:Hiram Corson.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Hiram Corson]]
[[File:Corson cottage in Ithaca.jpg|220px|right|thumb|Cottage in Ithaca NY where HPB visited Corsons]]
'''Professor Hiram Corson''' (6 November 1828 – 15 June 1911) was a professor of Anglo-Saxon and English literature and rhetoric at Cornell University for over 30 years. He was a friend of [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]], who stayed at his home in Ithaca, New York for some of the period when she was writing [[Isis Unveiled (book)|''Isis Unveiled'']].

== Life and career ==

== Connections with Theosophical Society ==

== Writings ==

== Additional resources ==
* Corson, Eugene Rollin. '''''Some Unpublished Letters of Helena Petrovna Blavatsky'''''. London: Rider & Co., 1929. Hiram Corson's son, Dr. Eugene Corson, compiled 17 letters addressed to his parents by Madame Blavatsky, and added extensive commentary. Available at [http://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/corson/cors-hp.htm Theosophical University Press Online] and [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.32106015189027 Hathitrust].
* '''Hiram Corson Papers, 1842-1956.''' Collection Number: 14-12-449. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library, Ithaca, New York. 2004. Professor Corson's papers are available where he taught for over 30 years, described by a [http://rmc.library.cornell.edu/EAD/htmldocs/RMA00449.html "Guide to the Hiram Corson Papers, 1842-1956"] and a [http://rmc.library.cornell.edu/EAD/pdf_guides/RMA00449.pdf PDF of a printed finding aid].

== Notes ==
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The Secret Doctrine (book)

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[[File:1888 SD.jpg|right|170px|thumb|1897 edition and 1895 Index]]
[[File:Theosophy Co SD.jpg|right|200px|thumb|1925 one-volume facsimile edition by the Theosophy Company]]
'''''The Secret Doctrine''''' by [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]] lays the foundation of modern [[Theosophy]]. It is "one of the monuments of modern esotericism. Originally published in 1888, it gave the spiritual history of the development of the cosmos (or kosmos, as the author would have it) and of human life on earth. In doing this Mme. Blavatsky drew on her impressive knowledge of myth and ancient scripture for verification of the lineage of her theories. The book has gone on to become one of the most influentuial expositions of esoteric ideas, and its two volumes, comprising more than fifteen hundred pages, remain in print." <ref> Gomes, Michael, Ed., ''The Secret Doctrine: The Classic Work by H. P. Blavatsky, abridged and annotated'', (New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin, 2009), ix.</ref>

== Writing ==
[[File:Italian HPB Postcard Portrait.jpg|left|200px|thumb|1885 Portrait of H. P. Blavatsky from an Italian postcard]]
Two excellent books describe how ''The Secret Doctrine'' was written: '''''Rebirth of the Occult Tradition: How the Secret Doctrine of H. P. Blavatsky was written''''' by [[Boris de Zirkoff]] and '''''The Writing of THE SECRET DOCTRINE: A Chronology''''' by Daniel H. Caldwell.<ref>Published respectively by Theosophical Publishing House, Adyar, 1977 and the Blavatsky Study Center in Tucson, Arizona, 2015.</ref> [[Charles Johnston]] described a writing process that differed from that used to create [[Isis Unveiled (book)|''Isis Unveiled'']]: "The Masters, instead of writing thru the H.P.B. body, as described by Olcott, when Isis was written; precipitated the Secret Doctrine texts onto the [[Astral Light]] from which H.P.B. laboriously copied it – word by word!"<ref> Eleanor Broenniman, "A Plea for Justice" ''The Theosophical Messenger'' 19.4 (April, 1931), 371.</ref>

[[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky|H. P. Blavatsky]] is best known as the author of ''The Secret Doctrine'', the crowning achievement of her literary endeavors. In May 1879, soon after moving to India to lead the establishment of the Theosophical Society, she began to draft ''The Secret Doctrine''. It was intended as an enlarged and improved rendering of ''Isis Unveiled'' which, according to the Master K. H., writing in 1882, "really ought to be re-written for the sake of the family honour," and in which everything is "hardly sketched — nothing completed or fully revealed."<ref>[http://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/forum/f23n03p97_some-notes-on-the-secret-doctrine.htm# Some Notes on The Secret Doctrine] by Charles J. Ryan</ref>

In January 1884 the Supplement to [[The Theosophist (periodical)|''The Theosophist'']] published an advertisement announcing that "a New Version of [[Isis Unveiled (book)|''Isis Unveiled'']]," which was to be published as monthly articles. Although Mme. Blavatsky had some written material to start the monthly installments, this plan never came to fruition in the way planned, due to ill-health, her [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky#Visiting Europe|travel to Europe]], and the [[Hodgson_Report#Coulomb_affair|Coulomb affair]].

In January 1885 the monthly installments plan was dropped, and ''The Secret Doctrine'' was conceived as a book. In the fall of that year, a few months after HPB moved to Wurzburg, Germany, she started working steadily on writing. The [[Constance Wachtmeister|Countess Wachtmeister]] moved with HPB to help in this endeavor. As the writing of the book developed with the help of [[Morya|Masters M.]] and [[Koot Hoomi|K.H.]], HPB realized it was much more than a rewriting of ''Isis Unveiled''. In a letter to [[Alfred Percy Sinnett|A. P. Sinnett]] she said she felt that this could vindicate the [[Theosophical Society]] after the unfavorable [[Hodgson Report|Report]] that Richard Hodgson had made.<ref>A. Trevor Barker, ''The Letters of H. P. Blavatsky to A. P. Sinnett'' Letter No. CXVI, (Pasadena, CA: Theosophical University Press, 1973), 79.</ref>

In the spring of 1886 she sent a preliminary manuscript of the first volume to Adyar, where [[T. Subba Row]] was supposed to read it and contribute additional material related to [[Hinduism|Hindu philosophy]]. However, he refused to do so. HPB moved to Ostende, Belgium, where she continued working on the book.

By the end of March 1887 she fell gravely ill with a kidney infection, and was not expected to live. [[Morya|Master Morya]] came at night and asked her if she wanted to be freed from the body, or to live, with much suffering, to finish ''The Secret Doctrine''. She agreed to finish the book. On [[May 1]], 1887, she moved to London where a group of earnest students helped her to prepare the huge manuscript for publication.

The First Volume of ''The Secret Doctrine'' came off the press on [[October 20]], 1888 and all 500 copies were sold out before the date of publication. The Second Volume came out towards the end of the year. The third volume, in which HPB planned to write of the history of occultism and the lives of the adepts, was never completed under her supervision. She placed that work in the hands of [[Annie Besant]], who published it in June, 1897. See [[The Secret Doctrine (book)#Editions|Editions: Theosophical Publishing House]] below.

== Wurzburg manuscript ==

Some of the original manuscript was not included in the first two volumes published. Portions have been lost, but through the scholarship of David and Nancy Reigle, the Würzburg Manuscript of ''The Secret Doctrine'' was finally published in 2014. According to the editors:
[[File:Wurzburg manuscript.jpg|right|140px|thumb|Würzburg Manuscript, David and Nancy Reigle, 2014]]
<blockquote>
It includes H. P. Blavatsky’s first translations of stanzas from the [[Stanzas of Dzyan|Book of Dzyan]] with her unrevised commentaries on them. Only the stanzas from the Würzburg manuscript had been published until now, not her unrevised commentaries on them. These comprise cosmogenesis, and a few on anthropogenesis. The Würzburg manuscript also includes a large introductory section, comprising about half the book. Most of the chapters in this introductory section were later published in the 1897 third volume of The Secret Doctrine. As with the commentaries on the stanzas, here we have her unrevised versions.
 
 
The so-called Würzburg manuscript is a partial copy of Blavatsky’s early manuscript of The Secret Doctrine, written while she was staying at Würzburg, Germany, and then at Ostende, Belgium, in 1885 and 1886. Her manuscript of the almost completed Secret Doctrine was copied by two or more scribes to send to India for revision by [[T. Subba Row]], which revision did not occur. Only part of this copy has been found. What we have is estimated to be about a fourth or a third of the whole that was sent to India. Fortunately, it includes the whole cosmogenesis section, all seven stanzas and their commentaries.<ref>Posting by David and Nancy Reigle to Theos-Talk discussion group. May 5, 2014.</ref>
</blockquote>

== Book Reviews ==
=== Review by Annie Besant ===

In 1889, [[William Thomas Stead|W. T. Stead]], the famous Editor of the ''Pall Mall Gazette'' and founder of the journal ''Review of Reviews'', gave [[Annie Besant]] two large volumes of ''The Secret Doctrine'', asking her if she could review them. "My young men all fight shy of them, but you are quite mad enough on these subjects to make something of them." She wrote the review and published in ''The Pall Mall Gazette'' (London) on [[April 25]], 1889. It was reprinted in August of that year in [[The Theosophist (periodical)|''The Theosophist'']], and is available at [http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/besant1888.htm The Blavatsky Archives Online].
[[File:Annie Besant at desk.jpg|right|320px|thumb|Annie Besant]]
She described her experience in reading the book as follows:
<blockquote>
As I turned over page after page the interest became absorbing; but how familiar it seemed; how my mind leapt forward to presage the conclusions, how natural it was, how coherent, how subtle, and yet how intelligible. I was dazzled, blinded by the light in which disjointed facts were seen as parts of a mighty whole, and all my puzzles, riddles, problems, seemed to disappear. The effect was partially illusory in one sense, in that they all had to be slowly unravelled later, the brain gradually assimilating that which the swift intuition had grasped as truth. But the light had been seen, and in that flash of illumination I knew that the weary search was over and the very Truth was found.<ref>Annie Besant, ''An Autobiography'' (Adyar, Madras: Theosophical Publishing House, 1984), 310.</ref>
</blockquote>

Her review opens with these words:
<blockquote>
It would be difficult to find a book presenting more difficulties to the "reviewer with a conscience" than these handsome volumes bearing the name of Mdme. Blavatsky as author --- or, perhaps, it would be more accurate to say, as compiler and annotator. The subject-matter is so far away from the beaten paths of literature, science, and art; the point of view so removed from our Occidental fashion of envisaging the universe; the lore gathered and expounded so different from the science or the metaphysics of the West, that to ninety-nine out of every hundred readers --- perhaps to nine hundred and ninety-nine among every thousand --- the study of the book will begin in bewilderment and end in despair.<ref>[[http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/besant1888.htm The Blavatsky Archives Online]].</ref>
</blockquote>

=== Stainton Moses and ''Pall Mall Observer'' ===

[[William Stainton Moses]] writing in [[Light (periodical)|''Light'']], quoted the book reviewer from the ''Pall Mall Observer'':
<blockquote>
The would-be reader must have an intense desire to know, and to know not merely the relations between phenomena but the causes of phenomena; he must be eagerly searching for that bridge between matter and thought, between the vibrating nerve-cell and percipiency... ; he must be free from the preposterous conceit... that this world and its inhabitants are the only inhabited world and the only intelligent beings in the universe; he must recognize that there may be, and most probably are, myriads of existences invisible, inaudible, to us, because we have no senses capable of responding to the vibrations that they set up, and which are non-existent to us, although in full activity, just as there are rays at either end of the solar spectrum quite as real as the visible rays although invisible to us.<ref>M. A. (Oxon.) [William Stainton Moses], "Notes by the Way," ''Light'' No. 435 Vol XI (May 4, 1889). Quoting the ''Pall Mall Observer'''s review of ''The Secret Doctrine''.</ref>
</blockquote>

Stainton Moses admitted to his own "absolute incapacity to tackle that mountain of promiscuous erudition in any manner at all likely to be profitable to me readers that has kept me silent with regard to its contents."<ref>M. A. (Oxon.) [William Stainton Moses], "Notes by the Way," ''Light'' No. 435 Vol XI (May 4, 1889).</ref>

== Structure of ''The Secret Doctrine'' ==

''The Secret Doctrine'' was originally published in two volumes, with three parts to each volume. Boris de Zirkoff explained its contents as follows:

<blockquote>The skeleton of Book I is formed by [[Stanzas of Dzyan|Seven Stanzas]] translated from the secret [[Book of Dzyan]], the original of which is written in the sacred language of the [[Initiation|Initiates]]—the [[Senzar]]. The stanzas and their commentaries and explanations form Part I of this First Book. Part II is devoted to the elucidation of the fundamental symbols contained in the great religions of the world, and the occult meaning of the hidden ideographs and glyphs. Part III outlines the contrasting views of [[Science#Modern_Science|Science]] and the Secret Doctrine and meets probable scientific objections by anticipation. This Part serves as a connecting link between the two volumes. 
The general arrangement of Volume II is similar to that of Volume I. It deals primarily with the [[Evolution]] of Man on this [[Globe#Globe D|Planet]]. Part I is based on Twelve Stanzas from the Book of Dzyan describing the gradual evolution of humanity through many occult stages, the origin of the lower [[Kingdoms of Life|kingdoms of nature]], the submergence of ancient continents, and presents a panoramic view of bygone civilizations. Part II deals with the Archaic Symbolism of the [[Religion|World-Religions]], with special emphasis on the [[Septenary Principle|Sevenfold]] and Quaternary classifications of elements and forces. Part III contrasts again the teachings of the Wisdom-Religion with those of the then current Science, mainly in the domain of Anthropology and Geology.<ref>Boris de Zirkoff, “What is ''The Secret Doctrine''”, Theosophia XXV:1</ref></blockquote>

Below are the titles of the main sections:
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:'''VOLUME I: COSMOGENESIS'''

::''Proem'' - [[Three Fundamental Propositions]]

::''Part I. Cosmic Evolution''
:::[[Stanzas_of_Dzyan#Cosmogenesis|Seven Stanzas from the Book of Dzyan]]
:::Summing Up - [[Recapitulation]]

::''Part II. The Evolution of Symbolism in its Approximate Order''

::''Part III. Science and The Secret Doctrine Contrasted''
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:'''VOLUME II: ANTHROPOGENESIS'''

::''Preliminary Notes''

::''Part I. Anthropogenesis''
:::[[Stanzas_of_Dzyan#Anthropogenesis|[Twelve] Stanzas from the Book of Dzyan]]
:::Conclusion

::''Part II. The Archaic Symbolism of the World-Religions''

::''Part III. Addenda. Science and The Secret Doctrine Contrasted''
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== Study of ''The Secret Doctrine'' ==

Sanskrit scholar [[Charles Johnston]] wrote a letter to [[Jirah Dewey Buck|Dr. J. D. Buck]], discussing the "Secret Doctrine outline" that each of them planned to write:
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"I always think that to read the S. D. one must consider it an oriental work in which you have five lines of text, ten lines of commentary, and twenty lines of commentary on the commentary on each page -- very distressing to unaccustomed readers.

I hope to make a single volume of my outline, to sell for two shillings or so, but it will take me some months to finish it... Please send me any notes on my "outline" that occur to you; except your letter, I have not received any comment from anyone, though I believe the outline is appearing in India and America (Path) as well as here [London].<ref>Charles Johnston letter to J. D. Buck. November 17, 1891. Letter number 16. Cincinnati Theosophical Society Records. Records Series 20.02.01. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref><ref>NOTE: The editor of this wiki article has not been able to locate a published version of the outline.</ref>
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[[Robert Bowen|Commander Robert Bowen]] was a personal student of [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky|Madame Blavatsky]] in London. On April 19, 1891, he wrote notes about her recommendations for how to study ''The Secret Doctrine'':
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H. P. B. was specially interesting upon the matter of ''The Secret Doctrine'' during the past week. I had better try to sort it all out and get it safely down on paper while it is fresh in my mind. As she said herself, it may be useful to someone thirty or forty years hence...

First of all then, ''The Secret Doctrine'' is only quite a small fragment of the Esoteric Doctrine known to the higher members of the Occult Brotherhoods. It contains, she says, just as much as can be received by the World during this coming century...

Reading the ''SD'' page by page as one reads any other book (she says) will only end in confusion. The first thing to do, even if it takes years, is to get some grasp of "Three Fundamental Principles" give in ''Proem''. Follow that up by study of the ''Recapitulation'' - the numbered items in the ''Summing up'' to Vol. I (Part 1). Then take the ''Preliminary Notes'' (Vol. II) and the ''Conclusion'' (Vol. II).
<ref>Robert Bowen, notes on "''The Secret Doctrine and Its Study''", April 19, 1891. Notes recorded less than three weeks before the death of Madame Blavatsky.</ref>
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'''See [[Robert Bowen Notes (article)|Robert Bowen Notes]] for the complete text.'''

== Editions ==

* '''First edition in 2 vol., 1888'''. The first volume was published on [[October 20]]. The second volume was published towards the end of the year. Both volumes have a greyish binding bearing in the usual place the imprint: Theosophical Publishing Co., Ltd., London. They bear the inscriptions: "Printed by Allen Scott and Co., 30, Bouverie Street, E.C." facing the title-page; and "Entered at Stationer’s Hall. All Rights Reserved" facing the dedication.

:It seems that the sheets of the First Volume, most likely folded, were sent to [[William Quan Judge|W. Q. Judge]] in New York. The American edition was published in a dark brown and a dark blue binding, and bears the inscription: “Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1888, by H.P. Blavatsky, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D.C.” facing the dedication.<ref>Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. X (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1988), 157-158.</ref>

* '''Second edition in 2 vol., 1888'''. The 500 copies of the first printing of volume 1 were sold before date of publication to advance subscribers. This was followed by an immediate second impression, erroneously called “second edition”. It was only a second printing from the same plates, with a few minor inaccuracies rectified.<ref>Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, ''The Secret Doctrine'' vol. I, (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), [59].</ref> According to printer [[James Morgan Pryse]], "the printing was done from the type, but stereotype matrices were made in case another should be called for. When that time came, however, we found that the matrices had been accidently destroyed; and I, for one, was decidedly pleased at their loss, since it made opportune a much needed revision of the text, which arduous labor was undertaken by Mr. Mead and Mrs. Besant."<ref>James Morgan Pryse, "An Important Statement by Mr. J. M. Pryse" ''The Messenger'' 14.6 (November, 1926), 125.</ref>

[[File:1893 SD Vol II.jpg|right|200px|thumb|1893 edition]]
* '''Third and revised edition in 2 vol., 1893'''. The text in this edition was considerably revised, mainly by scholar and former secretary of [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky|Mme. Blavatsky]], [[G. R. S. Mead]],<ref>See [http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/mead1.htm# Facts about ''The Secret Doctrine''] by G.R.S. Mead</ref> with some involvement of [[Annie Besant]]. The corrections involved imperfect English and grammatical errors; transliteration of foreign terms; changes in punctuation, capitalization and italics; some footnotes of the original edition were incorporated to the main text; and any reference to HPB's projected Third or Fourth volumes that never saw the light were eliminated. As a result of this, the pagination in this edition is different from the two previous.<ref>Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, ''The Secret Doctrine'' Index, (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 476-477.</ref> This drew criticism in some quarters by students who claimed some changes are not justifiable.

:This widely circulated edition was published by [[Theosophical Publishing Society (London)|The Theosophical Publishing Society, London]]; ''The Path'' Office, New York; and ''The Theosophist'' Office, Adyar, and printed by the [[HPB Press|H.P.B. Press]], London.<ref>[http://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/forum/f23n03p97_some-notes-on-the-secret-doctrine.htm# Some Notes on The Secret Doctrine] by Charles J. Ryan</ref>

:This edition was reprinted by the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)]] in 1902, 1905, 1908, 1911.

* '''Index to the "Third and revised edition", 1895'''. This large and comprehensive Index prepared by [[A. J. Faulding|Mr. A. J. Faulding]] was published as a separate volume, substantially expanding the "Index to v. 1 & 2" in the first and second editions. A Concordance of pagination with the previous editions was included. The publishers were The Theosophical Publishing Society, London; ''The Path'' Office, New York; The Theosophical Publishing Society, Benares; and ''The Theosophist'' Office, Adyar.
[[File:1993 Quest Books BdeZ edition.jpg|right|180px|thumb|1993 Quest Books edition, edited by [[Boris de Zirkoff]]]]

=== Theosophical Publishing House ===

* '''First edition of Volume 3, 1897'''. After the death of Madame Blavatsky, Annie Besant endeavored to compile the proposed third volume of the SD from the remaining manuscript pages. James Morgan Pryse wrote, "It [the manuscript] was in an unfinished state, and badly arranged. [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky|H.P.B.]] had rewritten some of the pages several times, with erasures and changes, but with nothing to indicate which copy was the final revision; Mrs. Besant had to decide that as best she might. As it contained far less matter than either of the other volumes, Mrs. Besant told me that she would pad it out by adding the E.S.T. Instructions, since H.P.B. had told her she might do so." He went on to say that critics of the third volume were unjust to Mrs. Besant and Mr. Mead.<ref>James Morgan Pryse, "An Important Statement by Mr. J. M. Pryse" ''The Messenger'' 14.6 (November, 1926), 125.</ref>

:(See [http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/sdiiipt5.htm# The Myth of the "Missing" Third Volume of The Secret Doctrine] by Daniel H. Caldwell)

* '''Three-volume edition, 1911'''. Reprinted in 1913, 1918, 1921, and 1928.

* '''Fourth (Adyar) edition, 6 vol., 1938'''. Volume five of this edition contains the text of the 1897 Volume 3, and volume six is an Index. Many of the footnotes introduced into the text in 1893 were restored as footnotes, and the few left in the text were enclosed in square brackets. This edition was reprinted in [[Theosophical Publishing House (London)|London]] in 1950.

* '''Fifth (Wheaton) edition, 6 vol., 1946'''. (By the [[Theosophical Press]] in Wheaton, Ill.)

* '''Sixth (Wheaton) edition, 6 vol., 1952'''. (By the Theosophical Press in Wheaton, Ill.)

* '''Fifth (Adyar) edition, 6 vol., 1962'''.

* '''Sixth (Adyar) edition, 6 vol., 1971'''. Published by [[Theosophical Publishing House (Adyar)|Theosophical Publishing House (Adyar)]] and [[Theosophical Publishing House (Wheaton)|Theosophical Publishing House (Wheaton)]] with orange & white book jackets.

* '''Centenary Edition, 1988'''. Edited by [[Boris de Zirkoff]] in two volumes and Index, it follows the text and pagination of the original edition. Reprinted in 1993.

=== Theosophical University Press ===

In 1909 a new edition of Volumes I and II of ''The Secret Doctrine'' was produced by the [[Aryan Theosophical Press]], Point Loma, California (since then moved to Covina, California, and known as the [[Theosophical University Press]]) under the direction of [[Katherine Tingley]]. This is virtually a reprint of the original 1888 edition with a scholarly transliteration of [[Sanskrit]] words according to an accepted standard, some corrections of faulty Greek and Latin and of obvious typographical errors, and the occasional substitution of square brackets in place of parentheses for clearness. No changes were made in H. P. Blavatsky's language and no passages were eliminated. This is the standard edition still being published by the Theosophical University Press, Covina.<ref>[http://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/forum/f23n03p97_some-notes-on-the-secret-doctrine.htm# Some Notes on The Secret Doctrine] by Charles J. Ryan</ref>

The 1909 edition was reprinted in 1917 as Second Point Loma edition, bound in four volumes, and a Third Point Loma edition took place in 1925 (bound in two and four volumes), all published by the Aryan Theosophical Press.

The Fourth edition was published by the Theosophical University Press, Covina, California, in 1947, as a reprint of the 1925 edition. The edition of 1952 is ''verbatim'' with the original 1888 edition. This was reprinted in The Netherlands in 1963 and 1970, and in the United States in 1974.

=== The Theosophy Company ===

[[The Theosophy Company]] of Los Angeles published in 1925 a photographic facsimile of the two volumes of ''The Secret Doctrine'', bound in one volume. This edition provides the opportunity to study the work in exactly the way the author wrote it, although this edition perpetuates many typographical errors.<ref>[http://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/forum/f23n03p97_some-notes-on-the-secret-doctrine.htm# Some Notes on The Secret Doctrine] by Charles J. Ryan</ref> Several printings of it were issued in subsequent years.
[[File:SD Russian.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Russian edition]]

== Translations ==

''The Secret Doctrine'' has been translated into numerous languages, including the following editions:

* '''Danish'''
** ''''' Den hemmelige lære: en syntese af videnskab, religion og filosofi''''' was published in 1975 by Strube.

* '''Dutch'''
** A. Terwiel translated '''''De geheime leer: de samenvatting van wetenschap, godsdienst en wijsbegeerte''''', which was published in Amsterdam by Theosofische Uitgeversmaatschappij, 1907-1911 and 1923.

* '''French'''
** '''''La doctrine secrète: synthèse de la science, de la religion & de la philosophie''''' was published in several editions by La Famille Théosophique in Paris.

* '''German'''
** The [[Franz Hartmann]] translation, '''''GrundriB der Geheimlehre''''', was published by Theosophisches Verlagshaus, Leipzig, in 1919.
** Robert Froebe's translation,'''''Die Geheimlehre : die Vereinigung von Wissenschaft, Religion und Philosophie'''', was published in Leipzig by Friedrich in 1900 and reissued in 1919 by Theosophisches Verlagshaus.

* '''Japanese'''
** '''''Shikuretto dokutorin uchu hasseiron''''' was translated by Emiko Tanka and Jeff Clark and published by Shinchigaku Kyokai Nippon Rojji of Tokyo in 1989. It is available at [http://catalog.hathitrust.org/api/volumes/oclc/79626207.html Hathitrust].
** '''''Shikuretto dokutorin o yomu''''' was translated by Masato Tojo and published in Tokyo by Shuppanshinsha in 2001.

* '''Portuguese'''
** '''''A doutrina secreta: síntese de ciência, filosofia e religião'''' was published in São Paulo, Brasil by Pensamento in 1995.

* '''Russian'''
** E. I. Rerikh, or Helena Ivanovna Roerich, wife of painter [[Nicholas Roerich]], translated '''''Tainaia doktrina: sintez nauki, religii i filosofii''''' in the early 1930s. She was able to complete the translation in less than two years due to her great proficiency with languages. Her edition was published in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Riga. A 1900 edition shows A P. Hadock as a co-translator.
** '''''Ezotericheskoe uchenie : Tainaia doktrina, t. III : kliuch k tainam drevnei i sovremennoi nauki i teologii''''' was translated by K. I. U. Leonov. It was published in 1993 in Moscow by Rossiiskoe teosofskoe obshchestvo.

* '''Spanish'''
** [[José Xifré|Don José Xifré]] of Spain, a personal pupil of [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]], published a Spanish translation in 1895-98, but almost every copy was destroyed by the Roman Catholic Church, according to [[Boris de Zirkoff]].<ref>Boris de Zirkoff letter to Willamay Pym. January 1, 1979. Boris de Zirkoff Papers. Records Series 22. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>
[[File:Preston-Humphries abridgement of SD.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Preston-Humphries abridgement]]

== Writings and teachings on ''The Secret Doctrine'' ==

Theosophists worldwide have written and lectured about ''The Secret Doctrine''. Over [http://www.austheos.org.au/cgi-bin/ui-csvsearch.pl?search=Secret+Doctrine&method=all 1800 articles] are listed in the [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] giving reviews, excerpts, quotations, and analyses of the books' contents. That count is based only on the term "Secret Doctrine," and searching on additional terms reveals a vast periodical literature dealing with Blavatsky's masterwork.

=== Abridgements ===

Several authors have attempted to make ''The Secret Doctrine'' more accessible by creating abridgements and commentaries.

* Gomes, Michael, Ed. '''''The Secret Doctrine: The Classic Work by H. P. Blavatsky, abridged and annotated'''''. New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin, 2009.
: "This single-volume edition, abridged and annotated by historian and Theosophical scholar Michael Gomes, places the ideas of ''The Secret Doctrine'' within reach of all who are curious. In particular, Gomes provides a critical sounding of the book's famous stanzas on the genesis of life and the cosmos - mysterious passages that Blavatsky said originated from a primeval source and which form the heart of ''The Secret Doctrine''. Gomes scrupulously scales down the book's key writings on symbolism to their essentials, and offers notes and a glossary to illuminate arcane references. His historical and literary introduction casts new light on some of the book's sources and on the career of its brilliant and elusive author, one of the most intriguing personages of recent history. At once compact and representative of the work as a whole, this new edition of ''The Secret Doctrine'' brings unprecedented accessibility to the key esoteric classic of the modern era." <ref> Gomes, Michael, Ed., ''The Secret Doctrine: The Classic Work by H. P. Blavatsky, abridged and annotated'', (New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin, 2009), from the book jacket.</ref>

* Preston, Elizabeth, and Humphreys, Christmas. '''''An Abridgement of The Secret Doctrine'''''. London: Theosophical Publishing House, 1966.
: "This book is the product of a team of scholars from many parts of the theosophical world. It can be regarded as an introduction to the complete work, but it is not a substitute for it. The Abridgement contains the basic principles in the actual words of Mme. Blavatsky from the 1888 edition ot THE SECRET DOCTRINE; matters that the compilers consider to be in these days of secondary importance have been left out." <ref>Advertisement in supplement to ''The Theosophical Journal'', Jan-Feb 1966.</ref> This abridgement was translated into German in 1984.

* Hillard, Katharine. '''''An Abridgment of the Secret Doctrine'''''. New York: Qauterly Book Department, 1907.
: This abridgement seeks to offer a somewhat simplified version of the book. All Sanskrit terms are translated into English and some paragraphs rearranged to facilitate easier reading. Also, the sevenfold division of man is simplified into the triune constitution of body, soul, and spirit.

=== Commentaries ===

* Ashish, Madhava, '''''Man, Son of Man: In the Stanzas of Dzyan''''', 1970, 352 pages.
: A continuation of ''Man, The Measure of All Things'' by Sri Krishna Prem, this book is a commentary to the stanzas of the second volume of ''The Secret Doctrine'' outlining the process of human evolution culminating in man as he is today.

* [[Geoffrey A. Barborka|Barborka, Geoffrey A.]] '''''[[The Divine Plan (book)|The Divine Plan]] – Written in the Form of a Commentary on H. P. Blavatsky's''''' '''Secret Doctrine''' – '''''Expressly for the Purpose of Those Who Wish to Read and Gain a Deeper Understanding of''''' '''“The Secret Doctrine”''' '''''– Presenting an Exposition of the Doctrines of the Esoteric Philosophy Analysing and Explaining All the Terms Used'''''. Adyar: [[Theosophical Publishing House (Adyar)|The Theosophical Publishing House]], 1961.
: Barborka presents an exposition of the esoteric doctrines of Cosmogenesis from Volume I of ''The Secret Doctrine'', analyzing and explaining all the terms used. ''The Divine Plan'' is a particularly useful commentary, and stands as a classic of Theosophical literature in its own right.

* Barborka, Geoffrey A., '''''The Peopling of the Earth: A Commentary on Archaic Records in the Secret Doctrine''''', 1975, 233 pages.
: Barborka recounts the story of how the first humans came to the Earth, as it is presented in the first three stanzas of the second volume of ''The Secret Doctrine''. The book offers the student a synthesis of the teachings and assistance in understanding the symbols and cryptic expressions used by Mme. Blavatsky. This book is continued by ''The Story of Human Evolution''.

* Barborka, Geoffrey A., '''''The Story of Human Evolution''''', 1980, 147 pages.
: Based on Stanzas III to XII of the second volume of ''The Secret Doctrine'', the author presents the evolutionary stages which have been accomplished by human beings since coming to the Earth. This book is a continuation of ''The Peopling of the Earth''.

* Chodkiewicz, Kazimierz, '''''Occult Cosmogony: A Modern Commentary to the Stanzas of Dzyan''''', 1957-1961, 5 vol.
: A commentary to the first volume of ''The Secret Doctrine'' comparing its teachings with the scientific knowledge of the time.

* Gomes, Michael, Ed. '''''The Secret Doctrine Commentaries: The Unpublished 1889 Instructions'''''. The Hague: I.S.I.S. Foundation, 2010.
: "Immediately after ''The Secret Doctrine'' was published, Blavatsky assembled a small group of students, at the Blavatsky Lodge in London, for more in depth inquiry and study of the ideas in the book. ''The Secret Doctrine Commentaries'' contains the never before published transcription of the shorthand notes of these Blavatsky Lodge meetings. Here is Blavatsky in dialogue with her students: Provocative, insightful, spontaneous, and inspiring of the deeper meaning. It offers a unique opportunity to read Blavatsky’s direct, prescient answers to questions on Cosmogenesis, Fohat, the infinitude of the Atom, the nature of Consciousness etc., giving the reader the impression of participating in these Blavatsky Lodge meetings themselves." <ref>Gomes, Michael, Ed., ''The Secret Doctrine Commentaries: The Unpublished 1889 Instructions'', (The Hague: I.S.I.S. Foundation, 2010), from the book jacket.</ref>

* Prem, Sri Krishna, '''''Man, the Measure of All Things: In the Stanzas of Dzyan''''', 1969, 360 pages.
: Based on the Stanzas found in the first volume of ''The Secret Doctrine'', the author traces the story of the emergence of human consciousness from its divine source. It is a symbolic account of the evolution of the concrete universe.

* Preston, Elizabeth, '''''The Story of Creation: According to The Secret Doctrine''''', 1968, 109 pages.
: The main teachings given in the Stanzas of Dzyan in the first volume of ''The Secret Doctrine'' are presented here in a simplified manner. Another essay by the same author, ''The Story of Man'', deals with the teachings found in the second volume of HPB’s book.

* Tordoff, Harvey, '''''O Lanoo!: The Secret Doctrine Unveiled''''', 1999, 126 pages.
: A poetical re-writing of the Stanzas of Dzyan which forms the basis to ''The Secret Doctrine'', using HPB’s explanations it conveys the main concepts in simple, poetic, language.

=== Studies and courses ===
* Algeo, John, '''''Getting Acquainted with The Secret Doctrine: A Study Course''''', c2007, 60 pages.
: A course based on the [[Robert Bowen Notes (article)|notes taken by Robert Bowen]], a personal student of Mme. Blavatsky, which purportedly record her own advice as to how to approach the study of ''The Secret Doctrine''.

* Argus, '''''A Voyage of Discovery in The Secret Doctrine: A Centennial Homage''''', c1988, 134 pages.
: A collection of essays on fundamental teachings found in ''The Secret Doctrine'', often containing comparisons with Western philosophies and modern scientific theories.

* Benjamin, Elsie, '''''Man at Home in the Universe: A Study of the Great Evolutionary Cycle''''', 1981, 35 pages.
: A general study of the cyclic evolution of humanity through the different "Globes", "Rounds", "Root-Races", and "Sub-Races" as depicted in ''The Secret Doctrine''.

* Besant, Annie, '''''The Pedigree of Man''''', 1943, 211 pages.
: A study of man’s three-fold origins based on the second volume of ''The Secret Doctrine'', where Dr. Besant supplies information that further facilitates the study of HPB’s great work.

* Blavatsky, H. P., '''''Evolution and Intelligent Design in The Secret Doctrine: The Synthesis of Science, Religion, and Philosophy''''', c2006, 241 pages.
: A selection of passages from ''The Secret Doctrine'' dealing with this subject, offering a middle ground for a perspective that is both religious and rational.

* Cooper-Oakley, Isabel, '''''Studies in The Secret Doctrine''''', 1895, 30 pages.
: Two studies, one on the Monad and the other on the Tetraktys and Tetragrammaton, based on the teachings given in ''The Secret Doctrine''.

* Gardner, Edward, '''''The Fourth Creative Hierarchy''''', 1913, 32 pages.
: A study about the information given in ''The Secret Doctrine'' concerning the origin and evolution of the Monads now incarnated in the human kingdom.

* Hanson, Virginia, '''''H. P. Blavatsky and The Secret Doctrine''''', 1988, 240 pages.
: Appearing first as a companion volume to An Abridgement of ''The Secret Doctrine'', edited by E. Preston and C. Humphreys, this book offers a collection of articles by many well-known Theosophists that explore some of the contributions of HPB’s great opus to world thought.

* Judge, W. Q., '''''Hidden Hints in The Secret Doctrine''''', 1892, 23 pages.
: Comments on selected passages from ''The Secret Doctrine'' by one of the founders of the Theosophical Society.

* Lancri, Salomon, '''''Selected Studies in The Secret Doctrine''''', c1977, 86 pages.
: An outline of the main tenets in HPB’s work, supplying a useful guide for the student of ''The Secret Doctrine''.

* Mills, Joy, '''''An Approach to the Study of The Secret Doctrine''''', [195-?], 12 pages.
: An exploration into how to study ''The Secret Doctrine'', rather than what to study in it, based upon HPB’s own words and the advice of various renowned students.

* Mills, Joy, '''''Living in Wisdom: Lectures on The Secret Doctrine''''', 1994, 57 pages.
: A collection of lectures by the very well-known Theosophist and student of ''The Secret Doctrine'', in which she elaborates on the mythological nature of the contents of HPB’s book, particularly in reference to the origins and development of man.

* Noia, Beverley B., '''''An Intuitive Approach to the Seven Stanzas of Dzyan''''', 1986, 29 pages.
: This program offers a series of exercises aimed at stimulating an intuitive understanding of the Stanzas of Dzyan which form the basis of ''The Secret Doctrine''.

* Ohlendorf, W. C., '''''An Outline of The Secret Doctrine''''', c1941, 75 pages.
: A brief outline of the origin of the universe and man on Earth, based on the explanations given in ''The Secret Doctrine''.

* Preston, Elizabeth, '''''The Earth and its Cycles''''', 1954, 160 pages.
: A comparison between results of geological and archaeological research and the statements of ''The Secret Doctrine'' regarding the history of Earth and the development of human beings.

* Ransom, Josephine, '''''Studies in The Secret Doctrine''''', 1934, 172 pages.
: A series of studies by a very well-known student of ''The Secret Doctrine'' exploring the hierarchy of spiritual beings and their role in the evolution of human beings.

* Robertson, John K., '''''The Astrological Key to The Secret Doctrine''''', 1977, 18 pages.
: An astrological interpretation of world mythologies helps the reader to understand the system underlying the Stanzas of ''The Secret Doctrine''.

* Taylor, A. E., '''''The Secret Doctrine: Commentaries and Analogies''''', 1970-1971, 2 vol.
: 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.

* Theosophical Society (Great Britain), '''''Centenary of "The Secret Doctrine"''''', 1888-1988, 1988, 24 pages.
: A series of articles about ''The Secret Doctrine'' to commemorate the centenary of the book’s publication.

* Theosophical Society (Pasadena, Calif.), '''''Report of Proceedings: Secret Doctrine Centenary''''', 1989, 121 pages.
: The report of the proceedings of the Secret Doctrine Centenary, held at Pasadena, California, on October 29-30, 1988, including lectures, panels and discussions among several well-known students of ''The Secret Doctrine''.

* Trew, Corona, '''''Studies in The Secret Doctrine''''', 1969, 40 pages.
: A study course on the Stanzas of Dzyan, the basis of the first volume of ''The Secret Doctrine'' that clarifies the fundamental principles of the building and origin of the cosmos.

* Trew, Corona, '''''This Dynamic Universe''''', c1983, 167 pages.
: Three essays by the Science Group of the English Theosophical Research Center about universal energy or Fohat, universal law, and the purpose of the universe, based upon teachings given in ''The Secret Doctrine''.

* Two students, '''''Theosophical Gleanings''''', 1978, 76 pages.
: A collection of articles originally published in 1890 in a theosophical journal, where two students of ''The Secret Doctrine'' offer a survey of the fundamental principles of cosmic evolution depicted in Mme. Blavatsky’s book.

* Van Pelt, Gertrude W., '''''Archaic History of the Human Race''''', c1979, 52 pages.
: Using numerous quotes from ''The Secret Doctrine'', the author offers a survey of the evolution of humankind, arranging the information in a systematic and chronological order.

* Wadia, B. P., '''''Studies in The Secret Doctrine''''', 1961-1963, 2 vol.
: A collection of articles written in two theosophical journals during the years 1922-25 (vol. 1) and 1934-36 (vol. 2), approaching different aspects of ''The Secret Doctrine''.

* Warcup, Adam, '''''Cyclic Evolution: A Theosophical View''''', 1986, 144 pages.
: An account of the process of evolution of life, from the spiritual realms to the physical plane, according to Mme. Blavatsky and her teachers.

* Wizards Bookshelf, '''''Symposium on H. P. Blavatsky's Secret Doctrine''''', 1984, 110 pages.
:Seventeen papers by authors from four countries, presented in a symposium held at San Diego, California, July 21-22, 1984.

* Wood, Ernest, '''''A "Secret Doctrine" Digest''''', 1956, 480 pages.
: The author offers a presentation of the laws and facts of nature and life as taught by H. P. Blavatsky, trying to explain the teachings without introducing anything of his own.

== See also ==
*[[Book of Dzyan]]
*[[Stanzas of Dzyan]]
*[[Three Fundamental Propositions]]
*[[Recapitulation]]
*[[Robert Bowen Notes (article)|Robert Bowen Notes]]
*[[:Category:Concepts in The Secret Doctrine|Concepts in ''The Secret Doctrine'']]

== Online resources==
===Articles and pamphlets===
*[http://www.katinkahesselink.net/other/ashish.htm# ''The Secret Doctrine'' as a Contribution to World Thought] by Sri Madhava Ashish
*[http://www.katinkahesselink.net/his/besant2.html# Second book Review of ''The Secret Doctrine''] by Annie Besant
*[http://www.blavatsky.net/blavatsky/arts/MistakenNotionsOnTheSecretDoctrine.htm# Mistaken Notions on the Secret Doctrine] by H. P. Blavatsky
*[http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/sdiiipt5.htm# The Myth of the "Missing" Third Volume of The Secret Doctrine] by Daniel H. Caldwell
*[http://www.blavatsky.net/theosophy/judge/articles/authorship-of-secret-doctrine.htm# Authorship of Secret Doctrine] by William Q. Judge
*[http://www.blavatsky.net/theosophy/judge/articles/hidden-hints-in-SDI.htm# Hidden Hints in the Secret Doctrine - Part I] and [http://www.blavatsky.net/theosophy/judge/articles/hidden-hints-in-SDII.htm# Part II] by William Q. Judge
*[http://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/sunrise/38-88-9/th-sdek.htm# The Secret Doctrine in the Light of 20th-Century Thought] by Jerry Hejka-Ekins
*[http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/kuhnthesecretdoctrine.htm# The Secret Doctrine] by Alvin Boyd Kuhn
*[http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/reiglecon.htm# The Book of Dzyan Research Reports] by David Reigle
*[https://pablosender.wordpress.com/about/the-secret-doctrine# Seven articles on ''The Secret Doctrine''] by Pablo Sender
*[http://www.theosophy-nw.org/theosnw/theos/th-kvms.htm# The Writing of The Secret Doctrine] by Kirby Van Mater
*[http://prajnaquest.fr/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010-2012-Book-of-Dzyan-Studies.pdf# Book of Dzyan Studies] by various contributors on Theosophy.net
* ''Compilation of articles related to the'' [http://www.philaletheians.co.uk/SN-secret-doctrines-proposition-1.htm# First Fundamental Proposition], [http://www.philaletheians.co.uk/SN-secret-doctrines-proposition-2.htm# Second Fundamental Proposition], ''and'' [http://www.philaletheians.co.uk/SN-secret-doctrines-proposition-3.htm# Third Fundamental Proposition] at Philaletheians.co.uk
*[https://www.theosophical.org/online-resources/leaflets/25-online-resources/online-leaflets/1804-the-secret-doctrine-and-its-study# The Secret Doctrine and its Study] at Theosophical Society in America website
*[https://blavatskytheosophy.com/a-beginners-guide-to-studying-the-secret-doctrine/# A Beginner’s Guide To Studying ''The Secret Doctrine''] at Blavatsky Theosophy Group UK website

===Books===
*[http://www.phx-ult-lodge.org/Transactions.htm# Transactions of the Blavatsky Lodge] at ULT Phoenix's website
*[http://www.phx-ult-lodge.org/SD-Diialogues.htm# The Secret Doctrine Dialogues] at ULT Phoenix's website
*[https://www.hightail.com/download/bWJvY05rdGpubVhvS3NUQw# The Secret Doctrine Commentaries] at Point Loma Blavatsky House Website
*[http://www.anandgholap.net/Pedigree_Of_Man-AB.htm# The Pedigree of Man] by Annie Besant
*[http://www.theosophical.ca/books/TheosophicalGleanings_TwoStudents.pdf# Theosophical Gleanings] by Two Students (Annie Besant & Isabel Cooper-Oakley)
*[https://www.theosophical.org/files/resources/selfstudy/IntuitiveApproach.pdf# An Intuitive Approach to the Seven Stanzas of Dzyan] by Beverley Noia
*[http://www.theosophy-nw.org/theosnw/books/archaic/archaic1.htm# Archaic History of the Human Race] by Gertrude W. van Pelt
*[http://www.katinkahesselink.net/his/hpb_wach.htm# Reminiscences of H.P. Blavatsky and ''The Secret Doctrine''] by Countess Constance Wachtmeister
*[http://www.theosophy-ult.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Studies-In-The-Secret-Doctrine.pdf# Studies in ''The Secret Doctine''] by B. P. Wadia

===Audio===
*[https://www.theosophical.org/files/resources/Downloads/mp3/abdill/Introduction%20to%20the%20Study%20of%20The%20Secret%20Doctrine:%20Part%201.mp3# Introduction to the Study of The Secret Doctrine - Part 1], [https://www.theosophical.org/files/resources/Downloads/mp3/abdill/Introduction%20to%20the%20Study%20of%20The%20Secret%20Doctrine:%20Part%202.mp3# Part 2], [https://www.theosophical.org/files/resources/Downloads/mp3/abdill/Introduction%20to%20the%20Study%20of%20The%20Secret%20Doctrine:%20Part%203.mp3# Part 3], [https://www.theosophical.org/files/resources/Downloads/mp3/abdill/Introduction%20to%20the%20Study%20of%20The%20Secret%20Doctrine:%20Part%204.mp3# Part 4], [https://www.theosophical.org/files/resources/Downloads/mp3/abdill/Introduction%20to%20the%20Study%20of%20The%20Secret%20Doctrine:%20Part%205.mp3# Part 5], [https://www.theosophical.org/files/resources/Downloads/mp3/abdill/Introduction%20to%20the%20Study%20of%20The%20Secret%20Doctrine:%20Part%206.mp3# Part 6] by Ed Abdill
*[https://www.theosophical.org/files/resources/Downloads/mp3/mcdavid/Secrets%20of%20The%20Secret%20Doctrine.mp3# Secrets of The Secret Doctrine] W. Doss McDavid
*[https://www.theosophical.org/files/resources/Downloads/mp3/mills/Important%20Principles%20in%20The%20Secret%20Doctrine%20-%20Part%201.mp3# Important Principles in The Secret Doctrine - Part 1], [https://www.theosophical.org/files/resources/Downloads/mp3/mills/Important%20Principles%20in%20The%20Secret%20Doctrine%20-%20Part%202.mp3# Part 2], [https://www.theosophical.org/files/resources/Downloads/mp3/mills/Important%20Principles%20in%20The%20Secret%20Doctrine%20-%20Part%203.mp3# Part 3], [https://www.theosophical.org/files/resources/Downloads/mp3/mills/Important%20Principles%20in%20The%20Secret%20Doctrine%20-%20Part%204.mp3# Part 4], [https://www.theosophical.org/files/resources/Downloads/mp3/mills/Important%20Principles%20in%20The%20Secret%20Doctrine%20-%20Part%205.mp3# Part 5] by Joy Mills

===Video===
*[http://www.theosophicalinstitute.org/medialibrary/viewtitle.php?titleid=20BC1D2F-81D9-11D6-9AEA-003048223922# Foundations of the Ageless Wisdom (5 Parts)] by Ed Abdill
*[http://www.theosophical.org/online-programs/2880 Three Fundamental Propositions - Theory and Practice (8 Parts)] by Pablo Sender
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC3Z59g-Lq4&list=PLgd5q-JA8xpIAatUDVMMR_PlFnyZ0ZI6e# Cosmogenesis - Stanzas I - III (6 Parts)] by Pablo Sender
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJGAUrCrUnM&list=PLgd5q-JA8xpIwDcuC2T-vRQMbSM8vmkak# Cosmogenesis - Stanzas IV - VI (6 Parts)] by Pablo Sender

===Bibliographies===
*[http://www.theosophical.org/files/resources/library/Bibliography/TheSecretDoctrine.pdf# Bibliography on ''The Secret Doctrine''] from the [[Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library]].

===Websites===
*[http://www.blavatsky.net/index.php/secret-doctrine# About ''The Secret Doctrine''] Compilation of material at Blavatsky Net
*[http://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/sd-index/dx-00hp.htm Index to ''The Secret Doctrine''] Theosophical University Press online edition prepared by John P. Van Mater.
*[http://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/invit-sd/invsd-hp.htm#contents An Invitation to ''The Secret Doctrine''] Includes ''The Secret Doctrine and Its Study'' by Robert Bowen, ''The Writing of The Secret Doctrine'' by Kirby Van Mater, and a ''Glossary of Terms'' by the Theosophical University Press
*[http://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/sd/sd-hp.htm ''The Secret Doctrine''] Theosophical University Press online edition
*[http://wisdomworld.org/additional/StudiesInTheSecretDoctrine# Studies in ''The Secret Doctrine''] WisdomWorld.org

== Notes ==
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