Old Diary Leaves 1883–7
Old Diary Leaves 1883–7
Henry Steel Olcott (1832–1907), co-founder of the Theosophical Society, was a versatile man. He is regarded as one of the pioneers of American agricultural education and also served in the U.S. War Department. Later Olcott was admitted to the New York Bar and became interested in psychology and spiritualism, travelling to India and Sri Lanka with Madame Blavatsky to explore eastern spiritual traditions, especially Buddhism. This volume covers the period 1883–1887: Olcott tells of his meetings with many of the 'Masters' of the Society and considers what has been achieved since he and Madame Blavatsky met in Vermont in 1874. He is invited to Burma by its king, who is interested in hearing about Olcott's work; Madame Blavatsky resigns as Corresponding Secretary of the Society and goes into exile in Europe. The author, however, is determined to give a fair assessment of her invaluable contribution to the Society.
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May 2011Paperback
9781108072915
466 pages
216 × 140 × 26 mm
0.59kg
3 b/w illus.
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Table of Contents
- Introduction
- 1. Official recognition
- 2. Adept seen at Pondichéry
- 3. The Master K. H. at Lahore
- 4. Reception by Maharajah of Kashmir
- 5. Mysterious disappearance of Damodar
- 6. 'Coming events cast their shadows before'
- 7. Phenomena and healing at Nice
- 8. A struggle in the London Lodge T. S.
- 9. H. P. B. and the S. P. R. Report
- 10. Successful issue of Buddhist mission
- 11. Reality of thought transference
- 12. The painting of adept portraits
- 13. German experiences
- 14. The Coulomb Missionary conspiracy
- 15. First visit to Burma
- 16. H. P. B. leaves for Europe
- 17. Concerning sibyls
- 18. Final departure of Damodar
- 19. In northern India again
- 20. Progress of theosophy in India
- 21. Phenomenal memories of pandits
- 22. H. P. B. in exile
- 23. Tender of resignation
- 24. Cremation ceremony in Ceylon
- 25. Establishing a Buddhist flag
- 26. Founding the Adyar Library
- 27. The opening ceremony
- 28. More touring in Ceylon and Western India
- 29. Thugs – the Prince of Wales in danger
- 30. H. P. B. founds 'Lucifer'.
