Elementals. According to H. P. Blavatsky Franz Hartmann[1] Translation from French by Robert Hutwohl This document incorporates live notes. Click on a superscripted endnote number in the text to jump to its corresponding endnote; click on the superscripted endnote numeral in the endnotes to return to the original text reference. The Pitris [The pitṛs][2] […]
Du Prel’s Spiritualism and Theosophy By Franz Hartmann, M. D. (Torbole, Lago di Garda)[1] Translation from German by Robert Hutwohl It wasn’t long ago that Germany, like the rest of Europe, was mired in the swamp of blind materialism. The scientific luminaries of the country that had produced Jacob Böhme, Kant, Schopenhauer, Goethe, Schiller, […]
Concerning Reincarnation Dr. Franz Hartmann[1] Translation from the German by Robert Hutwohl This document incorporates live notes. Click on a superscripted endnote number in the text to jump to its corresponding endnote; click on the superscripted endnote numeral in the endnotes to return to the original text reference. The number of people who believe in […]
According to Illerhaus, I. (2009), in “Gegenseitige Beeinflussungen von Theosophie und Monte Verità,” the idea of founding Monte Verità (Mounte of Truth) can be attributed to Dr Franz Hartmann. In line with Hartmann’s vision, Monte Verità was conceived as a lay convent representing the highest ideals of humanity, while providing an inclusive space that transcends […]
1897, New York: Metaphysical Pub. Co. The author of these articles, having been for many years acquainted with a society of German mystics who instructed him in their views, has herein attempted to reduce their teachings to a system and to add such explanations as may render them more comprehensible to the seeker for […]
(As received through H. P. Blavatsky.) By Franz Hartmann, M.D.[1] A Ten-part series of articles with annotations by Dr. Franz Hartmann. Translation from the German, Sanskrit and Tibetan with comments by Robert Hutwohl[2] [A note to the reader. The pdf form of this document accommodates “live notes capability.” If you click on the superscripted note […]
Translation from German by Robert Hutwohl[1] CONTENTS I. Theory and experience II. Spiritual communication among the living III. Communication with the spirits and souls of the dead IV. Communication with the inhabitants of other worlds I. Theory and experience. “Forget not, O man, that your soul has wings.” The laws whose effects we perceive in […]
Theosophical Correspondence. Translation from German by Robert Hutwohl[1] Question: — Is it true that ignorance is the source of all evil? Answer: — Yes, provided that the word “ignorance” (avidyā) is understood correctly; for it does not mean intellectual ignorance or ignorance of scientific theories, but the lack of knowledge of the […]
Theosophical Correspondence. Translation from German by Robert Hutwohl[1] Symbols and parables. Question: — Why is there so much talk in parables and fables in religious and theosophical writings? Why is everything not said clearly and concisely so that everyone can understand it? Answer: — For the same reason that certain truths which children […]
Theosophical Correspondence. Translation from German by Robert Hutwohl[1] Is it advisable to do good for selfish reasons? Question: — Is it advisable to do good with a selfish intention? Answer: — When it is taught that one should not do good with a selfish intention, this is not to be understood as saying […]