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WWW Books and Articles by and about Madame H.P. Blavatsky,
Her Writings and the Teachings of Theosophy
compiled by Daniel H. Caldwell
Please email blafoun@azstarnet.com for a suggested course of reading & study.
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This book icon indicates that the title so marked is a major work on or by H.P. Blavatsky and the Mahatmas  Isis Unveiled 2 volumes, 1877
H.P.B.'s first major work outlines the errors of orthodox Christianity and the fallacies of established science against the backdrop of the Esoteric teachings.

Propositions of Psychology
10 fundamental propositions from H.P.B.'s Isis Unveiled

This book icon indicates that the title so marked is a major work on or by H.P. Blavatsky and the Mahatmas  The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett 1880-85
The famous letters from Mme. Blavatsky's own Adept Teachers K.H. & M.

Esoteric Buddhism 1883 by A.P. Sinnett
The first simple exposition of Theosophy in modern times.  Based on the teachings in the Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett.

An Epitome of Theosophy 1887
by William Q. Judge

This book icon indicates that the title so marked is a major work on or by H.P. Blavatsky and the Mahatmas  The Secret Doctrine 2 volumes, 1888
Madame Blavatsky's magnum opus on the creation of the universe, the evolution of humankind, and the primordial tradition underlying the various religions, mythologies and philosophies of the world. 

"A Word on The Secret Doctrine" by Master K.H.

Stanzas of Dzyan -- Cosmogenesis 
The famous seven Stanzas extracted from Vol. I of the S.D.

Stanzas of Dzyan -- Anthropogenesis 
The remaining twelve Stanzas extracted from Vol. II of the S.D.

3 Fundamental Propositions from the Proem of the S.D

Summing Up 
H.P.B. sums up some basic ideas of The Secret Doctrine.

Index to The Secret Doctrine
(prepared by John P. Van Mater) 

An Invitation to The Secret Doctrine
"A succinct and appealing statement of the SD's principal truths in H. P. Blavatsky's own words."  A wonderful introduction.

This book icon indicates that the title so marked is a major work on or by H.P. Blavatsky and the Mahatmas  Secret Doctrine Commentary 1890-91
(Transactions of the Blavatsky Lodge
HPB's answers to questions of students who had been reading the first part of Volume I of  The Secret Doctrine

Dreams 1889-90
H.P.B. answers questions about dreams, the inner worlds, etc. Appendix to Secret Doctrine Commentary.

This book icon indicates that the title so marked is a major work on or by H.P. Blavatsky and the Mahatmas  The Key to Theosophy   1889
HPB answers basic questions about Theosophy. A good introduction for inquirers. 

Glossary of Theosophical Terms  1890
HPB appended this glossary of 60 pages to the 2nd edition of  The Key to Theosophy.

This book icon indicates that the title so marked is a major work on or by H.P. Blavatsky and the Mahatmas  The Voice of the Silence 1889
HPB's mystical treatise for those who desire to tread the "Path" 

This book icon indicates that the title so marked is a major work on or by H.P. Blavatsky and the Mahatmas  H. P. Blavatsky to the American Conventions, 1888-1891
HPB's letters to the T.S. Conventions in the USA. 

Echoes from the Orient 1890 
by William Q. Judge

Studies in Occultism 1887-1891
A collection of 12 of HPB's articles from her London magazine Lucifer

This book icon indicates that the title so marked is a major work on or by H.P. Blavatsky and the Mahatmas  Articles by H.P. Blavatsky  1874-1891
A very valuable collection containing the full text of 236 major articles from HPB's pen

The Original Programme of The Theosophical Society
H.P.B. writes about the origin & development of the T.S.

Nightmare Tales 1892
H.P.B.'s occult novels 

The Ocean of Theosophy 1893 
by William Q. Judge

Gems from the East: A Birthday Book
A Birthday Book of Precepts and Axioms
Compiled by H.P.B.


Collation of Theosophical Glossaries
Including HPB's Thesophical Glossary

Archaic History of the Human Race:  As recorded in The Secret Doctrine by H. P. Blavatsky
by Gertrude W. van Pelt

The Universal Mystery-Language and Its Interpretation 
by Henry T. Edge

Theosophical Light on the Christian Bible
by Henry T. Edge

This book icon indicates that the title so marked is a major work on or by H.P. Blavatsky and the Mahatmas   H. P. Blavatsky and the Theosophical Movement by Charles J. Ryan
Contains a biographical account of H.P.B.'s eventful life as well as a history of the early days of Theosophy

This book icon indicates that the title so marked is a major work on or by H.P. Blavatsky and the Mahatmas   The Esoteric World of Madame Blavatsky
compiled and edited by Daniel H. Caldwell
The story of HPB in the words of more than fifty contemporaries who knew her. Includes a Blavatsky biography and biographical sketches. Also in Russian.

This book icon indicates that the title so marked is a major work on or by H.P. Blavatsky and the Mahatmas   H. P. Blavatsky and the SPR
by Vernon Harrison
An examination of the Hodgson Report of 1885 with a special study of the handwriting of the Mahatma Letters.


Some recommended Theosophical Web Sites:

Blavatsky Net

The Theosophical Society in America
Wheaton, Illinois

The Theosophical Society
Pasadena, California

The United Lodge of Theosophists
Los Angeles, California

More Links

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"Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, principal founder of the Theosophical Society, was largely responsible for introducing Eastern religious philosophy to the Western world. Though many associate her primarily with psychic powers and phenomena, the spiritual ideas expressed in her voluminous writings have been a source of inspiration to philosophers, scientists, writers, artists, and truth-seekers all over the world."
HPB: Catalyst for Self-Discovery by Jim Belderis


From Long Sealed Ancient Fountains:  An Introduction to H.P. Blavatsky & Theosophy
compiled by Daniel H. Caldwell

H.P. Blavatsky & Theosophy:  Suggested Reading compiled by Daniel H. Caldwell

"Madame Blavatsky - Who Was She?"
by Blavatsky Net

Checklist of Some Principles of Theosophy
by Blavatsky Net

"H.P. Blavatsky"
by Theosophical Society , Pasadena, CA

"H.P. Blavatsky and Her Writings"
by Theosophical Society,  Wheaton, IL

"H.P. Blavatsky & Theosophy:  There is No Religion Higher than Truth" by David Pratt

H.P.B.: The Extraordinary Life and Influence of Helena Blavatsky by Sylvia Cranston

"New Light on Helena Blavatsky:  A Book Review [of Cranston's Book]"  by Connie Hargrave

This book icon indicates that the title so marked is a major work on or by H.P. Blavatsky and the Mahatmas  H. P. Blavatsky & the Theosophical Movement by Charles J. Ryan

This book icon indicates that the title so marked is a major work on or by H.P. Blavatsky and the Mahatmas   The Esoteric World of Madame Blavatsky
compiled and edited by Daniel H. Caldwell
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Also in Russian.

This book icon indicates that the title so marked is a major work on or by H.P. Blavatsky and the Mahatmas  H. P. Blavatsky & the SPR: 
Examination of the Hodgson Report of 1885 
by Vernon Harrison

Refutation of Charges against Madame Blavatsky
by Blavatsky Net

"H. P. Blavatsky and The Society for Psychical Research" by Grace F. Knoche

"The Coulomb Conspiracy Against Theosophy"
by Charles J. Ryan

K. Paul Johnson's House of Cards?:  Critical Examination of Johnson's Thesis on the
Theosophical Masters Morya & Koot Hoomi

by Daniel H. Caldwell

An Enquiry into the Nature of Mind
by Adam Warcup

"Isis Unveiled" by Charles J. Ryan

"Unveiling Isis: HPB's First Book"
by John P. Van Mater 

"How Isis Unveiled Was Written" 
by Alexander Wilder

"The Six Fundamental Propositions of The Secret Doctrine" by John P. Van Mater 

"The Secret Doctrine and Its Study"
by Robert Bowen

"The Writing of The Secret Doctrine"
by Kirby Van Mater

The Book of Dzyan
by David Pratt

"Access to Great Ideas: The Secret Doctrine Reference Series" by Richard I. Rob

The "Secret Doctrine Reference Series"
-- from Wizards Bookshelf

"Reflections on The Voice of the Silence"
by Ingrid Van Mater 

"H. P. Blavatsky's Cultural Impact"
by M. Immanuel Oderberg 

"As Friends and Colleagues Knew Her"
compiled by Lawrence Merkel 

"Madame Blavatsky:  Comments by Her Teachers" from The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett

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