Written in a question and answer format, The Key is an excellent introduction for the inquirer. Subjects cover questions about the human inner constitution, the mysteries of re-birth, free will, karma and destiny, after death, and more. These questions on Theosophical philosophy are answered simply and directly. There is also an extensive glossary of philosophical term drawn from Sanskrit, Hebrew, Greek and classical literature.<\/p>\n
Written in a question and answer format, The Key is an excellent introduction for the inquirer. Subjects cover questions about the human inner constitution, the mysteries of re-birth, free will, karma and destiny, after death, and more. These questions on Theosophical philosophy are answered simply and directly. There is also an extensive glossary of philosophical term drawn from Sanskrit, Hebrew, Greek and classical literature.<\/p>\n
Contents:<\/u>
\nSECTION I
\nTHEOSOPHY AND THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY:
\nThe Meaning of the Name. The Policy of the Theosophical Society. The Wisdom-Religion Esoteric in all Ages. Theosophy is not Buddhism<\/p>\n
SECTION II
\nEXOTERIC AND ESOTERIC THEOSOPHY:
\nWhat the Modern Theosophical Society is not.
\nTheosophists and Members of the \u201cTS\u201d. The Difference between Theosophy and Occultism. The Difference between Theosophy and Spiritualism. Why is Theosophy accepted?<\/p>\n
SECTION III
\nTHE WORKING SYSTEM OF THE TS:
\nThe Objects of the Society. The Common Origin of Man.
\nOur other objects. On the Sacredness of the Pledge<\/p>\n
SECTION IV
\nTHE RELATIONS OF THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY TO THEOSOPHY:
\nOn Self-Improvement.The Abstract and the Concrete<\/p>\n
SECTION V
\nTHE FUNDAMENTAL TEACHINGS OF THEOSOPHY:
\nOn God and Prayer. Is it Necessary to Pray? Prayer Kills Self-Reliance. On the Source of the Human Soul. The Buddhist Teachings on the above<\/p>\n
SECTION VI
\nTHEOSOPHICAL TEACHINGS AS TO NATURE AND MAN:
\nThe Unity of All in All. Evolution and Illusion. On the Septenary Constitution of our Planet. The Septenary Nature of Man. The Distinction between Soul and Spirit.
\nThe Greek Teachings<\/p>\n
SECTION VII
\nON THE VARIOUS POST-MORTEM STATES:
\nThe Physical and the Spiritual Man. Our Eternal Reward and Punishment; and on Nirvana. On the Various \u201cPrinciples\u201d in Man<\/p>\n
SECTION VIII
\nON RE-INCARNATION OR RE-BIRTH:
\nWhat is Memory according to Theosophical Teaching?Why do we not Remember our Post Lives? On Individuality and Personality. On the Reward and Punishment of the Ego<\/p>\n
SECTION IX
\nON THE KAMA-LOKA AND DEVACHAN:
\nOn the Fate of the Lower \u201cPrinciples\u201d. Why Theosophists do not believe in the Return of Pure \u201cSpirits\u201d. A few words about the Skandhas. On Post-Mortem and Post-natal Consciousness. What is really meant by Annihilation. Definite Words for Definite Things<\/p>\n
SECTION X
\nON THE NATURE OF OUR THINKING PRINCIPLE:
\nThe Mystery on the Ego. The Complex Nature of Manas.
\nThe Doctrine is Taught in St. John's Gospel<\/p>\n
SECTION XI
\nON THE MYSTERIES OF RE-INCARNATION:
\nPeriodical Rebirths. What is Karma? Who are Those who Know? The Difference between Faith and Knowledge; or, Blind and Reasoned Faith. Does God have the Right to Forgive?<\/p>\n
SECTION XII
\nWHAT IS PRACTICAL THEOSOPHY?:
\nDuty. The Relations of the TS to Political Reforms. On Self-Sacrifice. On Charity. Theosophy for the Masses.How Members can Help the Society. What a Theosophist ought not to do<\/p>\n
SECTION XIII
\nON THE MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY:
\nTheosophy and Asceticism. Theosophy and Marriage.
\nTheosophy and Education. Why, then, is there so much Prejudice against the TS? Is the Theosophical Society a Money-Making Concern? The Working Staff of the TS<\/p>\n
SECTION XIV
\nTHE \u201cTHEOSOPHICAL MAHATMAS\u201d:
\nAre They \u201cSpirits of Light\u201d or \u201cGoblins Damn'd\u201d? The Abuse of Sacred Names and Terms<\/p>\n
CONCLUSION
\nThe Future of the Theosophical Society
\nGLOSSARY
\nAPPENDIX
\nINDEX<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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