New theosophical blog - also called 'Modern Theosophy'

This new blog is focussed on organisational issues. Here's the main topics so far:

• About this blog (1)
• Local work: the lodges (2)
• Theosophical Society Adyar (9)
• Wider Theosophical Movement (3) 

This blog was created by Katinka Hesselink, widely known throughout the Theosophical Movement. A blog to keep an eye on I'd say. 

Theosophy and the Theosophical Society

The Theosophical Society was founded in 1875 at a time when the West was just becoming seriously aware of the existence of religions and people elsewhere. Intelligent people could no longer classify Islam as devilish for instance, or Hinduism as barbaric. But what then? The serious study of religion was started at universities - the first professor of comparative religion got his post in 1875.

Theosophical Society

The Theosophical Society is my favorite spiritual organisation. It doesn't claim to be anything more than a collection of seekers after truth - but what a collection of seekers it is :)

I've met atheists, philosophers, artists and many pretty wise people. Being part of a community like that is just inspiring.

Here's more on the Objects of the Theosophical SOciety - and what it stands for in general

And more about what the founders of the TS felt is should be about.

Other theosophical blogs

There are two other theosophical blogs I know about:

The theosophist blog

and the Theosophical issues blog.

Both started by Chris Richardson, who's an active member of the American section - i.e. the USA section of the Theosophical Society Adyar.

Blavatsky - inspiration and spiritual quotes

I love H.P. Blavatsky.

I love Blavatsky's style (flamboyant, alive).

I love Blavatsky's work (insightful, deep).

I love Blavatsky's Spiritual quotes (just great).

I love Blavatsky's articles for the spiritual inspiration they bring.

Modern Theosophy

Theosophy is divine (theos) wisdom (sophia). Theosophists are those who seek this divine wisdom. Divine knowledge is beyond the mind (manas) - and is called Buddhi in Sanskrit. It implies that beyond logical thought is real truth. This truth is accessible through intuition - and has as much to do with mystical experience as it has to do with objective truth.

More on Modern Theosophy

Modern theosophist generally believe in karma and reincarnation. This belief is not mandatory, because theosophists are free to believe in whatever they choose to.

Well known theosophists include H.P. Blavatsky, H.S. Olcott, C.W. Leadbeater and Annie Besant.