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== ''The Key to Theosophy'' ==
== ''The Key to Theosophy'' ==


This is a basic work about the principles of Theosophy, in which HPB answers questions. It was written in 1889.
This is a basic work about the principles of Theosophy, in which HPB answers questions. It was written in 1889. Sources of audio and printed versions, both free and commercial offerings, are listed at [http://blavatskyarchives.com/hpbwritingskey.htm KeytoTheosophy.Net.]
 
Sources of audio and printed versions, both free and commercial offerings, are listed at [http://blavatskyarchives.com/hpbwritingskey.htm KeytoTheosophy.Net.]


== ''The Voice of the Silence'' ==
== ''The Voice of the Silence'' ==

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This is a source of links to Web-based resouces for the writings of Helena Petrovna Blavatsky. Sources for her letters are listed separately in Blavatsky correspondence.

Chronological listing of major writings

Collected Writings

The fifteen volumes of H. P. Blavatsky Collected Writings include almost all of her known writings from 1874-1891, excluding letters. It is available online at Blavatsky Archives

The Secret Doctrine

  • The Secret Doctrine 2 volumes, 1888. See also pdf version of The Secret Doctrine. Madame Blavatsky's magnum opus on the creation of the universe, the evolution of humankind, and the primordial tradition underlying the various religions, mythologies and philosophies of the world. Keyword search of Secret Doctrine. See also SecretDoctrine.Net. For help in understanding various terms used in this book, consult the various glossaries at Theosophical Search & Find.

• "A Word on The Secret Doctrine" by Master K.H. • Stanzas of Dzyan -- Cosmogenesis Seven Stanzas extracted from SD Vol. I. • Stanzas of Dzyan -- Anthropogenesis Remaining twelve Stanzas from SD Vol. II. • 3 Fundamental Propositions from the Proem of the S.D. • Summing Up H.P.B. sums up some basic ideas of The Secret Doctrine. • An Invitation to The Secret Doctrine A wonderful introduction in HPB's own words.

• Index to The Secret Doctrine (prepared by John P. Van Mater)

• The Secret Doctrine: Volume 3. First published 1897. See also Google Book Edition. Here is the controversial third volume of the SD. For the historical background of this volume, see The Myth of the "Missing" Third Volume of The Secret Doctrine by Daniel H. Caldwell. For help in understanding various terms used in this book, consult the various glossaries at Theosophical Search & Find.

  • Secret Doctrine Commentary 1890-91. (Transactions of the Blavatsky Lodge) HPB's answers to questions of students who had been reading the first part of Volume I of The Secret Doctrine. See the newly discovered & published Complete Transactions. For background on this discovery, see Missing Material by H.P. Blavatsky Discovered. For help in understanding various terms used in this book, consult the various glossaries at Theosophical Search & Find.
  • Volume I: Cosmogenesis. 1888 edition. Available at Philalethians web page.[1]
  • Volume II,: Anthropogenesis. 1888 edition. Available at Philalethians web page.[2]
  • Pages from the Secret Doctrine: Version 1 Abridged. Selections commended by H. P. Blavatsky and B. P. Wadia. Available at Philalethians web page. [3]
  • Pages from the Secret Doctrine: Version 2 Full text. Selections commended by H. P. Blavatsky and B. P. Wadia. Available at Philalethians web page. [4]

Isis Unveiled

Isis Unveiled was HPB's first major work, in which she discussed scientific theories and religious beliefs of the time. Some of the information presented is considered to be inaccurate compared to her masterwork The Secret Doctrine.

The centenary edition and additional resources have been made available online by Isisuveiled.net.

The Key to Theosophy

This is a basic work about the principles of Theosophy, in which HPB answers questions. It was written in 1889. Sources of audio and printed versions, both free and commercial offerings, are listed at KeytoTheosophy.Net.

The Voice of the Silence

This small volume is a guide for those who wish to become disciples on the spiritual path.

Theosophical Glossary

HPB also wrote a glossary of Theosophical terminology.

• H.P.B.'s Glossary of Theosophical Terms: Glossary A-D Glossary E-M Glossary N-Z From the 2nd edition (1890) of The Key to Theosophy. • Theosophical Glossary. 1892. H.P.B.'s Glossary online. Click on letter:

  • see TheosophicalGlossary.Net.

Lucifer magazine

Lucifer was a magazine founded by H. P. Blavatsky in 1887.

  • Theosophical Articles and Notes by H.P. Blavatsky et al. This volume contains many of HPB's editorial notes appended to articles in her two magazines The Theosophist and Lucifer. See especially Notes from The Theosophist and Notes from Lucifer.

The Theosophist magazine

The Theosophist Magazine (1879 - ) Edited by H.P. Blavatsky. Also accessible at Theosophist.Net.

  • Five Years of Theosophy Articles by H.P. Blavatsky and others from the first 5 years of The Theosophist (1879-1884)

• Theosophical Articles and Notes by H.P. Blavatsky et al. This volume contains many of HPB's editorial notes appended to articles in her two magazines The Theosophist and Lucifer. See especially Notes from The Theosophist and Notes from Lucifer.

Travel accounts

  • The Durbar in Lahore. 1880.
  • From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan. 1883, 1892. More complete edition available from Quest Books/Theosophical Publishing House.

Occult stories

  • Nightmare Tales. 1892.

Organizational lectures, instructions, and reports

  • The Original Programme of The Theosophical Society. 1886. Available at Theosophy Northwest.
  • Madame Blavatsky's Esoteric Papers A Comprehensive Compilation of H. P. Blavatsky's Esoteric Papers. 1888-1891. Compiled by Daniel Caldwell. Portions are available at the Blavatsky Archives.

Miscellaneous