The Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society

Founded at New York City in 1875 by H. P. Blavatsky, William Q. Judge and others Reorganized in 1898 by Katherine Tingley Central Office, Point Loma, California

The Headquarters of the Society at Point Loma with the buildings and grounds, are no "Community" "Settlement" or "Colony." They form no experiment in Socialism, Communism, or anything of similar nature, but are the Central Executive Office of an international organization where the business of the same is carried on, and where the teachings of Theosophy are being demonstrated. Midway 'twixt East and West, where the rising Sun of Progress and Enlightenment shall one day stand at full meridian, the Headquarters of the Society unite the philosophic Orient with the practical West.

MEMBERSHIP

in the Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society may be either "at large" or in a local Branch. Adhesion to the principle of Universal Brotherhood is the only pre-requisite to membership. The Organization represents no particular creed; it is entirely unsectarian, and includes professors of all faiths, only exacting from each member that large toleration of the beliefs of others which he desires them to exhibit towards his own.

Applications for membership in a Branch should be addressed to the local Director; for membership "at large" to G. de Purucker, Membership Secretary, International Theosophical Headquarters, Point Loma, California.

OBJECTS

This Brotherhood is a part of a great and universal movement which has been active in all ages.

This Organization declares that Brotherhood is a fact in Nature. Its principal purpose is to teach Brotherhood, demonstrate that it is a fact in Nature, and make it a living power in the life of humanity.

Its subsidiary purpose is to study ancient and modern religions, science, philosophy, and art; to investigate the laws of Nature and the divine powers in man.

It is a regrettable fact that many people use the name of Theosophy and of our Organization for self-interest, as also that of H. P. Blavatsky, the Foundress, and even the Society's motto, to attract attention to themselves and to gain public support. This they do in private and public speech and in publications. Without being in any way connected with the Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society, in many cases they permit it to be inferred that they are, thus misleading the public, and honest inquirers are hence led away from the original truths of Theosophy.

The Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society welcomes to membership all who truly love their fellow men and desire the eradication of the evils caused by the barriers of race, creed, caste, or color, which have so long impeded human progress; to all sincere lovers of truth and to all who aspire to higher and better things than the mere pleasures and interests of a worldly life and are prepared to do all in their power to make Brotherhood a living energy in the life of humanity, its various departments offer unlimited opportunities.

The whole work of the Organization is under the direction of the Leader and Official Head, Katherine Tingley, as outlined in the Constitution.

Inquirers desiring further information about Theosophy or the Theosophical Society are invited to write to

The Secretary International Theosophical Headquarters Point Loma, California

THE PATH The Theosophical Path An International Magazine Unsectarian and nonpolitical Monthly Illustrated Devoted to the Brotherhood of Humanity, the promulgation of Theosophy, the study of ancient & modern Ethics, Philosophy, Science and Art, and to the uplifting and purification of Home and National Life Edited by Katherine Tingley International Theosophical Headquarters, Point Loma, California, U.S.A.

All that we are is the result of what we have thought: it is founded on our thoughts, it is made up of our thoughts. If a man speaks or acts with an evil thought, pain follows him, as the wheel follows the foot of the ox that draws the carriage.

All that we are is the result of what we have thought: it is founded on our thoughts, it is made up of our thoughts. If a man speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him.

"He abused me, he beat me, he defeated me, he robbed me."—in those who harbor such thoughts hatred will never cease.

"He abused me, he beat me, he defeated me, he robbed me."—in those who do not harbor such thoughts hatred will cease.

For hatred does not cease by hatred at any time: hatred ceases by love, this is an ancient rule.

Dhammapada, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. (Translation by F. Max Müller, Sacred Books of the East, Vol. X.)

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Vol. I No. 5

November 1911

CONTENTS

A Group from The Aroma of AthensFrontispiece

Evolution in the Light of TheosophyH. T. Edge, b. a. (Cantab.)311

The Mysteries of RotationA Student316

Scenes from The Aroma of Athens (illustrations)316-317, 322-323

What are the Bases of an Intelligent Belief in Reincarnation?F. S. Darrow, a. m., ph. d. (Harv.)317

The Victory of the Divine in Man Rev.S. J. Neill320

Ancient America (illustrated)An Archaeologist323

The Parable of the CrucifixionCranstone Woodhead328

Is Light Corpuscular?T. Henry332

Astronomical LoreA Student334

The Mystery of the MolarsMedicus336

A Dutch House Court by Pieter de Hooch (illustrated)338

Point Loma Hills at Eventide (illustration)339

The Incarnation of GeniusesH. Travers339

The Plight of the VivisectorH. Coryn, m. d., m.r.c.s.341

The Ekoi: Children of NatureH. T. Edge, b. a. (Cantab.)344

An Unknown American Nation (illustrated)H. S. Turner347

The Confines of ScienceInvestigator349

The Tower of London and the Houses of Parliament (illustrated)Carolus352

Point Loma NotesC. J. R.354

The Woman's International Theosophical LeagueA Member of the League357

Illusion and RealityLydia Ross, m. d.362

Venice (illustrated)Grace Knoche366

Humanity and Theosophical EducationElizabeth C. Spalding375

Book Reviews: "Commentary upon the Maya-Tzental Perez Codex" (William E. Gates), C. J. Ryan. A New Magazine. The Strange Little Girl, a Story for Children378

Copyright by Katherine Tingley, 1911 Lomaland Photo. and Engraving Dept.

DIOTIMA, MYRTO, AND ASPASIA GROUP IN "THE AROMA OF ATHENS," AS PRESENTED IN THE GREEK THEATER INTERNATIONAL THEOSOPHICAL HEADQUARTERS, POINT LOMA, CALIFORNIA ON APRIL 17, 1911

The Theosophical Path

KATHERINE TINGLEY, EDITOR

VOL. I

NO. 5

NOVEMBER, 1911

Spirit feeds and sustains the air and the earth and the liquid plains of the sea; also the shining globe of the moon, and the Titanian stars: while Mind pervading (the Universe) puts the whole in action, and blends itself with the mighty frame. Thence men, and the races of the beasts and of the flying kind, and the huge creatures brought forth by the Sea beneath his mottled surface. A fiery energy works through these elementals and a celestial origin in the seed, so far as heavy bodies, earth-sprung limbs, and mortal members, weigh not their vigor down.—Virgil, Aeneid, vi, 724-732