The Theosophical Society is a worldwide organization that was founded in 1875 by Blavatsky, Henry Steel Olcott, and William Quan Judge.
Three main principles:
- To form a nucleus of the universal brotherhood of humanity, without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste, or color.
- To encourage the study of comparative religion, philosophy, and science.
- To investigate the unexplained laws of nature and the powers latent in man.
Contributions
- The Theosophical Society believes that all religions are expressions of the same universal truth, and that the study of comparative religion can help to promote understanding and tolerance among people of different faiths.
- The Society also believes that science and religion are not mutually exclusive, and that they can be used to complement each other in the search for knowledge.
- The Theosophical Society’s investigations into the unexplained laws of nature and the powers latent in man have led to a number of new insights into the nature of reality. For example, the Society has been a major force in the study of yoga and meditation, and its members have made significant contributions to the fields of parapsychology and anthroposophy.
- The Theosophical Society is a non-dogmatic organization that does not require its members to believe in any particular set of beliefs. However, the Society does encourage its members to be open-minded and to explore different spiritual traditions.
- The Society also believes that each individual has the potential to achieve spiritual enlightenment, and that this enlightenment is the ultimate goal of human evolution.
- The Theosophical Society has had a significant impact on the world, both in terms of its promotion of universal brotherhood and its contributions to the fields of religion, philosophy, and science. The Society continues to be a vibrant and active organization, with members all over the world.