Ad Outline of Theosophical Teachings
BY
ANNIE BESANT
THEOSOPHICAL PUBLISHING HOUSE
Adyar, Madras, India
Krotona, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
Reprinted 1918
DEDICATED
WITH GRATITUDE, REVERENCE, AND LOVE
TO
H. P. BLAVATSKY,
WHO SHOWED ME THE LIGHT.
CONTENTS
PAGE
Preface,
vii
Introduction,. 1
I. The Physical Plane, …. 40
II. The Astral Plane, …. 57
III. Kamaloka,. 83
IV. The Mental Plane. 107
V. Devachan,. 137
VI. The Buddhic and Nirvanic Planes,.. 163
VII. Reincarnation,. 179
VIII. Reincarnation (continued).. 208
■ IX. Karma,. 242
X. The Law of Sacrifice,. 275
XI. Man's Ascent,... *.. 291
XII. Building a Kosmos, …. 3ll
PREFACE
This book is intended to place in the hands of the general reader an epitome of theosophical teachings, sufficiently plain to serve the elementary student, and sufficiently full to lay a sound foundation for further knowledge. It is hoped that it may serve as an introduction to the profounder works of H. P. Blavatsky, and be a convenient stepping-stone to their study.
Those who have learned a little of the Ancient
Wisdom know the illumination, the peace, the joy, the strength, its lessons have brought into their lives.
That this book may win some to con its teachings, and to prove for themselves their value, is the prayer with which it is sent forth into the world.
Annie Bksant.
August, 1897.
INTRODUCTION
THE UNITY UND…