THEOSOPHY

CARDIFF

 

Welcome to the Cardiff Theosophy Homepage

 

Theosophy - The Ageless Wisdom of Life

 

 

Cardiff Theosophical Society

206 Newport Road,

Cardiff, Wales, UK, CF24 - 1DL.

 

Email:- theosophycardiff@care4free.net

 

Events Information Line
029 2049 6017

 

Cardiff Theosophical Society

Promoting Theosophy since 1908

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Theosophy House

Headquarters of Cardiff Theosophical Society

 

WHAT WE DO

 

Regular lectures, study groups and workshops covering all aspects of Theosophy. The study group meets regularly and is intended to provide a basic introduction to Theosophy. A collection is taken to cover cost of materials/refreshments.

 

No previous knowledge of Theosophy is assumed and newcomers are welcome.

 

 

Other events taking place at Cardiff Theosophical Society include talks on subjects of esoteric and spiritual interest, meditation groups, Sanskrit Mantra Chanting and Huna

 

 

Cardiff Theosophical Society meetings are informal

and there’s always a cup of tea afterwards

 

 

 

Members promoting Theosophy in the

days before we had the Internet

 

Theosophy in Cardiff

Current Programme

 

 

 

How to find us

 

 

 

Theosophy

Wales

The National Wales Theosophy Website

Contact info for other Theosophical Groups in Wales

 

 

 

Related Websites

Theosophy Links in the UK and Worldwide

 

 

 

A One Minute History of Cardiff

 

 

 

Português  Español

 

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OBJECTS OF THE THEOSOPHICAL

SOCIETY

 

1. To form a nucleus of the Universal Brotherhood of Humanity without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste or colour.

 

2. To encourage the study of Comparative Religion, Philosophy and Science.

 

3. To investigate unexplained laws of Nature and the powers latent in man.

 

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WHAT IS THEOSOPHY ?

 

The word Theosophy is derived from the Greek THEOS (god) and SOPHIA (wisdom)which can be translated as Divine Wisdom, Wisdom Religion or in the modern interpretation as Ageless Wisdom. The word Theosophy has been in use for centuries.

 

Theosophy examines the underlying elements of basic wisdom or thought of various religious teachings that have been important in the development of humankind. This examination does not seek to draw anyone away from the religion that he or she belongs to, but to give a rational explanation and interpretation of the inner meanings of the creeds and ceremonies of religion.

 

Theosophy is not a religion since is has no dogma, creed, or ritual.

 

 Everything is Negotiable

 

 

 

Outline of Basic Principles of Theosophy

 

 

 

Article: Theosophy Defined by William Q judge

 

 

 

Article: Is Theosophy A Religion ? by H P Blavatsky

 

 

 

Article: An Outline of Theosophy by C W Leadbeater

 

 

NEW TO THEOSOPHY?

Here’s loads of Free Introductory Theosophy Stuff

to get you started.

 

Dave’s Streetwise Theosophy Boards

The Theosophy Website that

welcomes Absolute Beginners

If you run a Theosophy Study Group,

please feel free to use any material on this site

 

 

 

For a quick overview of Theosophy

you can try

 

 

The Most Basic Theosophy Website in the Universe

If you run a Theosophy Group you can use

this as an introductory handout

 

 

Cardiff Theosophy Start-Up

A Free Intro to Theosophy

 

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Classic Introductory Theosophy Text

A Text Book of Theosophy By C W Leadbeater

 

What Theosophy Is  From the Absolute to Man

 

The Formation of a Solar System  The Evolution of Life

 

The Constitution of Man  After Death  Reincarnation

 

The Purpose of Life  The Planetary Chains

 

The Result of Theosophical Study

 

 

Elementary Theosophy

An Outstanding Introduction to Theosophy

By a student of Katherine Tingley

Elementary Theosophy  Who is the Man?  Body and Soul   

 

Body, Soul and Spirit  Reincarnation  Karma

 

The Seven in Man and Nature

 

The Meaning of Death

 

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HISTORY

 

This is where it all began

The Mott Memorial Hall, New York

on November 17th 1875

 

 

The Theosophical Society was founded on November 17th 1875 in New York By Madame Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Colonel Henry Steel Olcott and William Q Judge and others. Headquarters were later established in Adyar, India

 

More info on the History of the Theosophical Society

 

 

 

The Theosophical Society gets off the Ground

New York 1875

 

 

 

Pioneering Cardiff Theosophist Peter Freeman in an impressive

motor outside earlier Headquarters at Park Place circa 1919.

Try parking there now!

 

History of Theosophy in Wales

 

 

 

Explanation of the Theosophical Society Emblem

 

 

 

The Theosophical Society

Alfred Percy Sinnett

 

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SOME OF THE BIG NAMES

OF THEOSOPHY

 

The Co-Founders

H P Blavatsky, Colonel Olcott and W Q Judge are acknowledged

as the Co-founders of the Theosophical Society in 1875.

Others were involved at the time but these are the

Theosophists who stayed with it and developed both

Theosophy and the Theosophical Society.

 

The Theosophical Society

(Who started it ?)

 

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

 

More info on H P Blavatsky

 

Español   Português   Nederlands

 

 

 

H P Blavatsky by Colonel  H S Olcott

 

 

 

H P Blavatsky and The Masters

Her Teachers Morya & Koot Hoomi

 

Colonel Henry Steel Olcott

 

More info on Colonel Olcott

 

William Quan Judge

 

More info on William Q Judge

 

OTHER LEADING THEOSOPHISTS

 

Annie Besant

 

 More info on Annie Besant

 

 

 

Writings of Annie Besant

 

 

 

Annie Besant Visits Cardiff 1924

 

Alice Bailey

 

More info on Alice Bailey

 

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Theosophy Cardiff’s Gallery of Great Theosophists

More Big Names of Theosophy

 

OTHER THEOSOPHICAL WRITINGS

AND INFORMATION

 

Selection of H P Blavatsky's writings

 

 

 

Selection of William Q Judge's Writings

 

 

 

Selection of Annie Besants's Writings

 

 

 

H P Blavatsky’s Heavy Duty

Theosophical Glossary

Published 1892

A B C D EFG H IJ KL M N OP QR S T UV WXYZ

 

 

Complete Theosophical Glossary in Plain Text Format

1.22MB

 

 

 

Selection of Glossaries

 

 

 

 

 

Theosophy and Reincarnation

A selection of articles on Reincarnation

by Theosophical writers

Provided in response to the large number

of enquiries we receive on this subject

 

 

 

Cardiff Theosophical Archive

 

 

 

Theosophy and Art

 

 

 

Theosophy Cardiff’s Instant Guide to Theosophy

 

 

 

Cardiff Blavatsky Archive

A Theosophy Study Resource

 

 

 

A TextBook of Theosophy

 

 

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The Occult World

By Alfred Percy Sinnett

 

 

Preface to the American Edition    Introduction

 

Occultism and its Adepts    The Theosophical Society

 

First Occult Experiences   Teachings of Occult Philosophy

 

Later Occult Phenomena    Appendix

 

 

 

Cardiff Theosophists visiting Caerleon Museum July 2008

 

 

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The Ocean of Theosophy

William Quan Judge

 

Preface    Theosophy and the Masters    General Principles

 

The Earth Chain    Body and Astral Body    Kama – Desire

 

Manas    Of Reincarnation    Reincarnation Continued

 

Karma    Kama Loka    Devachan    Cycles

 

Septenary Constitution Of Man

 

Arguments Supporting Reincarnation

 

Differentiation Of Species Missing Links

 

Psychic Laws, Forces, and Phenomena

 

Psychic Phenomena and Spiritualism

 

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An Outline of Theosophy

Charles Webster Leadbeater

 

Theosophy - What it is  How is it Known?  The Method of Observation

 

General Principles  The Three Great Truths  The Deity

 

Advantage Gained from this Knowledge  The Divine Scheme

 

The Constitution of Man  The True Man  Reincarnation

 

The Wider Outlook  Death  Man’s Past and Future

 

Cause and Effect  What Theosophy does for us

 

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A Study in Karma

Annie Besant

 

Karma  Fundamental Principles  Laws: Natural and Man-Made  The Law of Laws 

 

The Eternal Now  Succession  Causation The Laws of Nature  A Lesson of The Law

 

  Karma Does Not Crush  Apply This Law  Man in The Three Worlds  Understand The Truth

 

Man and His Surroundings  The Three Fates  The Pair of Triplets  Thought, The Builder

 

  Practical Meditation  Will and Desire  The Mastery of Desire  Two Other Points

 

  The Third Thread  Perfect Justice  Our Environment  Our Kith and Kin  Our Nation

 

The Light for a Good Man  Knowledge of Law  The Opposing Schools

 

The More Modern View  Self-Examination  Out of the Past

 

Old Friendships  We Grow By Giving  Collective Karma  Family Karma

 

National Karma  India’s Karma  National Disasters

 

 

Is this stone made of Polystyrene?

Cardiff Theosophists examine an Avebury Standing Stone

August 2007

 

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Instant Guide to Theosophy

Quick Explanations with Links to More Detailed Info

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