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This is a list of theosophical glossaries. Some important theosophical glossaries are the Theosophical Glossary by Helena Blavatsky, first published in 1892; the Encyclopedic Theosophical Glossary by Gottfried de Purucker; and the Collation of Theosophical Glossaries.
The logo for the Theosophical Society brought together various ancient symbols. Theosophy is a religious and philosophical system established in the United States in the late 19th century. Founded primarily by the Russian Helena Blavatsky , and based largely on her writings, it draws heavily from both older European philosophies such as ...
The alchemical symbol for the sun and various sun gods. Also the alchemical symbol for gold which is the metal represented by the Sun which is the astral counterpart. Cross of Saint Peter (Petrine Cross) Peter requested to be crucified upside down, as he felt unworthy to die in the same manner as Christ. Used as a symbol of Saint Peter. A very ...
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English: This has existed in various forms since about 1875; it is the seal of the Theosophical Society, including as elements the Ouroboros, Star of David, Ankh, sometimes the Aum (Om), and a form of the Hindu/Buddhist swastika symbol. Sometimes accompanied by the motto "there is no religion higher than truth" (in various languages).
Within the system of Theosophy, developed by occultist Helena Blavatsky and others since the second half of the 19th century, Theosophical mysticism draws upon various existing disciplines and mystical models, including Neo-platonism, Gnosticism, Western esotericism, Freemasonry, Hinduism and Buddhism.
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The Theosophical object of knowledge, as well as philosophical one, is "universal, essential, ultimate" one. But, according to Shabanova, [Western] philosophy, striving for the essential, although it allows in its space irrationality , mysticism , or intuitionism, rationally explains the features of the world picture.