[T. S. in G. Der erste Kongress der neuorganisierten “Theosophischen Gesellschaft in Deutschland,” versammelt in Berlin am 29. August 1896, in Anwesenheit der amerikanischen Kreuzfahrer.” Ansprache, gehalten von Dr. Franz Hartmann.] Translation from the German by Robert Hutwohl[i] Ladies and gentlemen! All of you who are acquainted with my writings know that I am an […]
[Kurzer Abriss der Geschichte der “Theosophischen Gesellschaft.”] Translation from the German by Robert Hutwohl[1] In 1875, at New York, some persons of eminence met to exchange their views on the higher problems of mankind, which have occupied the minds of all nations from time immemorial, and will continue to do so. The majority of them […]
Translation from the German by Robert Hutwohl[1] Motto: “True wisdom comes from God, rests in God and leads to God.” It is an age-old rule that he who aspires to a high goal should not look back along the way. The shooter looking for other things while aiming will have a hard time hitting the […]
A Letter to the Editor of Borderland. [1] Dear Sir,—I am living in a small town located in a corner of the Austrian Alps, where I seldom see one of the English newspapers, and I know, therefore, very little in regard to the interest which the public in England take concerning the storm in […]
An Opinion In Regard To What It Ought To Be. [by a member.][1] I am often asked by strangers who have heard some accounts of the doings of the Theosophists: What is the Theosophical Society, and what is its purpose? Some believe it to be a sect, in which no opinion is suffered to exist […]
Note[1] Hallein, (Austria.) February ist, 1898. To the Annual Convention of the Theosophical Society in America: Dear Brothers: It is with great pleasure that I remember the spirit of harmony which prevailed during our Convention at New York in 1897, and I regret exceedingly not to be able to be again present during this coming […]
Note[1] An erroneous opinion seems to prevail to a certain extent amongst the public that, by joining the Theosophical Society, one must necessarily become endowed with wonderful powers. Many think that, after the “mystic rites” of the first initiation have been performed, they are to constitute so many “Messiahs” to be sent into the world […]
[Ein offener Brief. Nur für die Leser der “Lotusblüten” bestimmt.] Translation from the German by Robert Hutwohl[1] As all those who have become acquainted with the worldview represented in the “Lotusblüten” and in the books and journals published by members of the “Theosophical Society” already know, the end of this century will not end the […]