Theosophical Society (Established 1875)
Dates
- Existence: Established 17 November 1875
Biography
The Theosophical Society is a worldwide body which aims to advance the ideas of Theosophy in continuation of previous Theosophists, including Greek philosophers dating back to 3rd century AD. It also encompasses wider religious philosophies such as Vedānta, Mahāyāna Buddhism, Qabbalah, and Sufism. It was founded in New York on 17 November 1875 and in 1882 the international headquarters of the Society was established at Adyar, near Madras, India. This remains the headquarters for the Society, which is now established in fifty countries of the world.
[Sources: Wikipedia; Theosophical Society website].
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Theosophical Society Collection
A collection of books and journals covering the topic of Theosophy, a doctrine of religious philosophy and metaphysics which developed in the late 19th century.