- Hardcover: 1571 pages
- Publisher: Theosophical University PR; Centennial ed edition (June 1989)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1557000018
- ISBN-13: 978-1557000019
- Product Dimensions: 22.1 x 16.5 x 7.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 2.1 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #411,613 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Continuously in print for over 100 years, the "SD" remains today the most comprehensive sourcebook of the esoteric tradition, outlining the fundamental tenets of the "Secret Doctrine of the Archaic Ages". Challenging, prophetic, and strikingly modern, it directly addresses the perennial questions: continuity of life after death, purpose of existence, good and evil, consciousness and substance, sexuality, karma, evolution, and human and planetary transformation. Based on the ancient Stanzas of Dzyan with corroborating testimony from over 1,200 sources, these volumes unfold the drama of cosmic and human evolution - from the reawakening of the gods after a Night of the Universe to the ultimate reunion of cosmos with its divine source. Supplementary sections discuss relevant scientific issues as well as the mystery language of myths, symbols, and allegories, helping the reader decipher the often abstruse imagery of the world's sacred literature.
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Madame Helena Blavatsky (1831-1891) was a co-founder of the theosophy movement in the United States, which was later extended to Europe and India. In The Secret Doctrine, published in 1888, Blavatsky aims to explain the spiritual origins of the world.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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"There is no religion higher than Truth.",
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This review is from: The Secret Doctrine: A Synthesis of Science, Religion, and Philosophy (Paperback)
This is one of the few books that humble me when I contemplate it. Rather, Madam Blavatsky's knowlege and intellect humbles me. Take just about any "newly rediscovered" esoteric topic of any worth and you will most probably find it explained in considerable detail in either this work or _Isis Unveiled_. I am dismayed that so few people, or biliographies, give credit to Madam Blavatsky, or to the Theosophical Society that she founded. I guess we are just too "quaint" and "old-fashion" for the "New Age."There is just too much encyclopedic knowlege here to simply read through from scratch. You need to work up to it. Try a introductory text like _Ocean of Theosophy_ by William Q. Judge. However, do not be afraid to pick up either volume and simply "browse." I still do this after all these years- and I am still surprised and amazed at what I find. One further thing, there has been a considerable amount of character assassination against Madam Blavatsky in the last few years. The authors that have penned these attacks have no understanding of the matters that they address. First of all, no one was a stronger critic of seances than Madam Blavatsky. Secondly, the Society has always held that one should never charge money for spiritual matters. As for the ad hominem attacks that she was grossly obese, well, this is the lowest form of slander and doesn't deserve comment. Simply take a look at any of the surviving photographs to see the truth. Concerning attacks on Theosophical concepts such as the "seven races" and "seven globes", just keep in mind that the perenial philosophy holds that the highest part of what makes up a person pre-exists on a higher plane- and will return there after we cross over. Just remember the old gnostic concept of "seven heavens." Literalism is a mistake in theosophy, just as it has proven in fundamentalist Christianity.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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The Secret Doctrine - Almost,
This review is from: The Secret Doctrine: A Synthesis of Science, Religion, and Philosophy (Paperback)
H.P Blavatsky, like most genuine masters, was completely misunderstood both by her enemies and her students. In this book, one of the most important texts produced by this humanity, she provides an introduction to our most important science: the science of awakening the consciousness. And though she draws an inconceivably vast portrait of our esoteric and "hidden" history and knowledge, she was not allowed to give the keys that unlock that knowledge. So many people who read this book become deeply discouraged, put off, confused or simply irritated. This is hardly a practical introduction to awakening. It is rather a deeply symbolic and allegorical text that outlines many of the more obscure and difficult to grasp aspects of occultism. That was her mission: to show Westerners that our arrogance is built on a false foundation, and we know nothing of the true nature of reality, both scientifically and spiritually. And she did that. But to enter the doors of that reality is another thing. Her descendents had mixed success precisely because many did not comprehend or accept the finer points of her teaching, thus they fell into arrogance, ignorance, or outright criminal behavior. She said that after her would come another who was to open the doors of occultism to all humanity, something she was not allowed to do. That person was Samael Aun Weor. Beginning in 1950, he wrote a series of books (over sixty) that provide all the essential keys that Blavatsky and her contemporaries were not allowed to reveal. Although he is unknown in the English language, his school has spread to every continent of the planet and has several million students. (Because English speakers are so intellectual and are responsible for the degeneration of every teaching that has come to them, the translations have been withheld for many years). Combining the writings of Blavatsky and Aun Weor brings any human being all the keys they need to experience for themselves what these great masters tried to explain to us. See "The Perfect Matrimony" by Samael Aun Weor, now available in English, and the books "Revolution of Beelzebub" and "Revolutionary Psychology." (available on Amazon.com at www.amazon.com/shops/gnosticinst )
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The #1 referrence for the library of the Esotericist,
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This review is from: The Secret Doctrine: A Synthesis of Science, Religion, and Philosophy (Paperback)
This book is the compilation of a vast knowledge of the history of the races of humanity. It is occult, because this knowledge is not known to the young, material, modern scientists. It is knowledge that was inhereted from ancient Indo-Tibetan manuscripts and from the lips of Masters such as KH.: and M.:This book is an invaluable supplement to the study of esotericism because all of the ancient religions were used to shed light and objectivity to the matters discussed. The description of the Manvantaras, Pralayas, the 7 Root and Sub races, the teachings on the duties of the Avatars (Vaivasvatas), the various clues on practicle occultism etc are keys for the student who is willing to knock on the door of the mysteries. This book was one of many that clears the way for the teachings of VM Samael Aun Weor (gnosticinstitute.org) because within the books of the mentioned author, the Great Arcanum is exposed. Yet to find a book that is clearer and more practicle in this day and age in regards to the matters discussed in "The Secret Doctrine" find Samael Aun Weor's book entitled: "The Revolution of Beelzebub".
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