Annie Besant
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Today, yoga is the province of trendy spas, suburban recreation centers, and personal trainers. However, in the early twentieth century, it was regarded as a serious spiritual practice reserved for those who were dedicated to the life of the mind. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, you can get back to basics and enrich your practice with this comprehensive guide from yoga expert Annie Wood Besant.
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Esoteric Christianity, or the Lesser Mysteries by Annie Besant.
Esoteric Christianity by English theosophist, freethinker, and social activist Annie Besant was originally published in 1901. The work takes a gnostic and mystical view of early Christianity and seeks to restore this view of its doctrine, despite its suppression by a rigid and authoritarian church hierarchy.
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The Ancient Wisdom is a book by Anni Besant published in 1897 as per the dedication in the Leader of the undated first pressing. In this book Besant introduces and explains the physical plain, astral plane, mental plain and other planes of existence. This book is intended to place in the hands of the general reader an epitome of Theosophical Teachings, Sufficently plain to serve the elementry student, and sufficiently full to lay a sound foundation...
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The Larger Consciousness was a lecture delivered at the 12th annual convention of the Indian section of the Theosophical society, held at Benares in December 1902. This year, we are going to study together a subject of vital importance to the thoughtful, to the earnest, to those who desire to serve humanity, and those who wish to help the race forward in its evolution.
The subject of my discourses I have called "The Laws of the Higher Life", because...
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Comment peut-on, au point de vue de l'histoire, séparer le Jésus des Évangiles, de l'Idéal Mystique que représente le Christ? Dans cette conférence donnée par Annie Besant en 1910, elle développe cette question du point de vue de la théosophie avec une théorie selon laquelle "le Grand Maitre qui vint au monde il y a environ 2 000 ans, cet enfant qui naquit et grandit jusqu'au moment du baptême, nature d'une merveilleuse pureté, était...
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I want to put before you, if I can in these three lectures, a certain view of the world, and of the way in which that world is guided and directed. As this meeting is a public meeting, there is one statement I think that I ought to make, which it would not be necessary to make, if it were composed of members of the Theosophical Society. It is important to remember that in the Theosophical Society we have no authority on matters of opinion. Every member...
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Seven is one of the most important numbers in the teachings of theosophy, the wisdom-religion. It is a key by which are revealed and explained many of the mysteries of nature, for in theosophy it is taught that number and numbers underlie all the processes of creation. This numerical key of seven lies at the root of all evolution, whether physical or spiritual. It is therefore important both in its meanings and application.
There is nothing arbitrary...
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"Psychism and Spirituality" by Annie Besant explores the realms of spiritual phenomena and psychic experiences. Besant, a well-known writer and theosophist, provides a comprehensive guide to the nature of psychic abilities, such as clairvoyance, telepathy, and psychometry. She also delves into the spiritual aspects of life, discussing the nature of the soul and the purpose of existence. Read in English, unabridged.
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In her introduction to yoga, Annie Besant discusses the origins and history of yoga, its benefits, and some of the key principles of the practice. She describes yoga as a system of physical and mental exercises that help to bring about a union of the individual self with the universal self. Yoga, she explains, can be practiced by anyone regardless of their physical or mental abilities. The goal of yoga is to promote inner peace and harmony. Read in...
10) Life After Death
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"Life After Death" by Annie Besant explores the continuity of consciousness beyond physical existence. Besant draws from her Theosophical perspective to discuss death as a transition, not an end. She delves into various aspects of the afterlife, from spiritual realms to karmic implications. With a blend of philosophical insights and spiritual wisdom, the book offers solace to those seeking to understand the mysteries of existence, providing a hopeful...
11) Thought-forms
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We have often heard it said that thoughts are things, and there are many among us who are persuaded of the truth of this statement. Yet very few of us have any clear idea as to what kind of thing a thought is, and the object of this little book is to help us to conceive this.Man, the Thinker, is clothed in a body composed of innumerable combinations of the subtle matter of the mental plane, this body being more or less refined in its constituents...
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In "Marriage, as it was, as it is and as it should be," Annie Besant delves into the institution of marriage, examining its historical evolution, current state, and potential for transformation. Besant argues that marriage, as it currently exists, is often oppressive and fails to meet the needs of individuals. She proposes a vision of marriage based on equality, freedom, and mutual respect, advocating for a society where individuals can enter and...
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2014
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A progressive thinker and activist who advocated for women's rights and freedom of religion, Annie Besant's fate was forever altered when she took a trip to India in the late 1890s. Though the journey was intended as something of a spiritual quest, Besant became interested in the social and political challenges facing the country and eventually took up the cause of Indian independence. In The Case for India, Besant unleashes a torrent of
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