Fundamentals of Esoteric Philosophy

Fundamentals of Esoteric Philosophy provide an excellent introduction to HPB's masterwork, yet it stands on its own as a clear restatement of theosophy. It is a series of lecturers from Dr. Purucker's private SD studies that Katherine Tingley spon­sored. These lectures provide an excellent introduction to H. P. Blavatsky's masterwork, yet it stands on its own as a clear restatement of the philosophy expounded by all great thinkers and sages. Beginning with the three fundamental pos­tulates of the SD, the presentation moves to cosmic and human evolution, with emphasis on the interconnectedness of all beings. Other topics include man s nature and destiny; avataras and buddhas; initiation, the Mysteries, and ethical values.

Product Details:

ISBN: 9780911500646
Paperback, 669 pages.
Publisher: Theosophical University Press, Published: September 1979.
Size: 6.6 x 1.6 x 9.6 inches, Weight: 2.5 Lbs.  

Author

  Gottfried de Purucker
      (1874 - 1942) 

 G. de Purucker born in 1874 at Suffern, New York, was son of an Anglican minister who later served as chaplain of the American Church in Geneva, Switzerland. There his studies specialized in Hebrew, Latin, and Greek in preparation for the ministry. However, sub­sequent study of the early Church Fathers, Eastern philosophies, and Sanskrit led him to theos­ophy.  Dr. de Purucker was head of the Theosophical Society from 1929 until his death in 1942. Perhaps his greatest contribution to spiritual thought has been his elucidation of the writings of H. P. Blavatsky.