Recommended Reading

Generations of readers have been inspired and continue to be inspired by these letters. They are among the most illuminative for those who are seeking “to tread the Path.” The message conveyed by these letters is relevant at present to discerning individuals and humanity as a whole.

These are letters written by the Mahatmas Koot Hoomi and Morya to A. P. Sinnett and A. O. Hume during the early years of the Theosophical Society. The depth and profundity of the teachings therein have been a source of inspiration to students all over the world.

The appearance of erudition is stupendous. Reference to and quotations from the most unknown and obscure writers in all languages abound, interspersed with allusions to writers of the highest repute, which have evidently been more than skimmed through. — N.Y. Independent, 1877

The Secret Doctrine assumes the dignity of a scripture, for in its pages eternal mysteries are clothed in ancient and modern terms, and to those who have eyes to see, the ageless wisdom is revealed . . . The Secret Doctrine contains practically all that is known on the subject of occultism that is permissible to print, and every page is a veritable treasure-house of esoteric lore. — Manly P. Hall, author of The Secret Teachings of All Ages

Questions and answers on Theosophical ideas, such as karma, spiritualism, reincarnation, and prayer.

I believe that this book has strongly influenced many sincere seekers and aspirants to the wisdom and compassion of the Bodhisattva Path. — 14th Dalai Lama

A precept or axiom, compiled chiefly from Oriental sources, is given for each day of the year, while more lengthy selections from poets and philosophers introduce the months.

In response to the demand for further light on the Stanzas of Dzyan which form the basis of The Secret Doctrine, H. P. Blavatsky answered a variety of questions at weekly meetings of the Blavatsky Lodge of The Theosophical Society in London.

A philosophical and esoteric travelog through India. Colorful descriptions, often quite humorous, of flora and fauna, customs and mythology, ancient ruins and "modern" cities of late nineteenth century India.

Astounding tales of the weird and fantastic. This is one of the few titles of fiction written by the famous Mme. Blavatsky.