Old Diary Leaves 18837 - The Only Authentic History of the Theosophical Society

Klappentext This volume covers the period 1883 1887 (during which Madame Blavatsky resigns) in the history of the Theosophical Society. Zusammenfassung This volume covers the period 1883–1887. Olcott considers what has been achieved since he and Madame Blavatsky met in 1874. She resigns from the Society and goes into exile in Europe but he is determined to facilitate a fair assessment of her invaluable contribution to the Society. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction; 1. Official recognition; 2. Adept seen at Pondichéry; 3. The Master K. H. at Lahore; 4. Reception by Maharajah of Kashmir; 5. Mysterious disappearance of Damodar; 6. 'Coming events cast their shadows before'; 7. Phenomena and healing at Nice; 8. A struggle in the London Lodge T. S.; 9. H. P. B. and the S. P. R. Report; 10. Successful issue of Buddhist mission; 11. Reality of thought transference; 12. The painting of adept portraits; 13. German experiences; 14. The Coulomb Missionary conspiracy; 15. First visit to Burma; 16. H. P. B. leaves for Europe; 17. Concerning sibyls; 18. Final departure of Damodar; 19. In northern India again; 20. Progress of theosophy in India; 21. Phenomenal memories of pandits; 22. H. P. B. in exile; 23. Tender of resignation; 24. Cremation ceremony in Ceylon; 25. Establishing a Buddhist flag; 26. Founding the Adyar Library; 27. The opening ceremony; 28. More touring in Ceylon and Western India; 29. Thugs - the Prince of Wales in danger; 30. H. P. B. founds 'Lucifer'.

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• Authors: Henry Steel Olcott, Olcott Henry Steel
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.05.2011
• EAN: 9781108072915
• ISBN: 978-1-108-07291-5
• No. of pages: 466
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Spiritualism and Esoteric Knowledge
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Society; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; USA, SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, History of Ideas, HISTORY / Social History, RELIGION / Theosophy, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, United States of America, USA, Institutions and learned societies: general, Theosophy & Anthroposophy, Theosophy and Anthroposophy, Institutions & learned societies: general