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| ! colspan="2" | Theosophy
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| | Western esotericism / Occult movement
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| | United States and international branches
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| ! Founding period
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| | Late 19th century CE
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| ! Estimated adherents
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| | Unknown; Theosophical societies and influenced groups continue internationally.
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| '''Theosophy''' is a modern esoteric movement associated with Helena Blavatsky and the Theosophical Society, blending Western occultism, Hindu and Buddhist ideas, spiritual evolution, and comparative religion. | | '''Theosophy''' is an esoteric religious-philosophical movement concerned with hidden wisdom, spiritual evolution, and comparative religion. |
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| == Overview == | | == Related pages == |
| Theosophy is a major modern occult and esoteric movement. Britannica describes it as an occult movement originating in the 19th century with roots traceable to ancient Gnosticism and Neoplatonism.<ref>{{cite web |title=Theosophy |url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/theosophy |work=Encyclopaedia Britannica |access-date=2026-05-22}}</ref>
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| == Key beliefs ==
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| * A universal wisdom tradition underlies world religions
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| * Humanity evolves spiritually across vast cycles of time
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| * Karma and reincarnation are central concepts
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| * Hidden masters or adepts are believed to guide spiritual development in some teachings
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| * Comparative religion and esoteric interpretation are emphasized
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| == Practices ==
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| * Study of esoteric texts
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| * Meditation and self-culture
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| * Comparative religion lectures
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| * Theosophical lodge meetings
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| * Symbolic interpretation of myths and scriptures
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| == Places of worship ==
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| * Theosophical lodges
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| * Study halls
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| * Private libraries and meditation spaces
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| == Sacred texts ==
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| * The Secret Doctrine
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| * Isis Unveiled
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| * The Key to Theosophy
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| * Theosophical Society publications
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| == Holidays and observances ==
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| * Founders Day in some lodges
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| * White Lotus Day
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| * Local lecture and convention dates
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| == Branches and related traditions ==
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| * [[Anthroposophy]] - Anthroposophy emerged from Steiner's break with Theosophy.
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| * [[New Age spirituality]] - Theosophy strongly influenced modern New Age ideas.
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| * [[Western esotericism]] - Theosophy is one of the major modern esoteric movements.
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| == See also ==
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| * [[Religion]] | | * [[Religion]] |
| * [[Theology]] | | * [[Theism]] |
| * [[Philosophy of religion]] | | * [[Religious concepts and ideals]] |
| * [[New Religious Movements]] | | * [[List of religions and worldviews]] |
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| == References ==
| | [[Category:Western esotericism]] |
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| [[Category:Religions]]
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| [[Category:Western esotericism]]
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Theosophy is an esoteric religious-philosophical movement concerned with hidden wisdom, spiritual evolution, and comparative religion.
