Theos-Talk Archives (July 1995 Message tl00030)

> Date: Thu, 29 Jun 1995 12:21:45 -0400
> From: DAVID KUTTRUFF <71254.312@compuserve.com>
> Subject: A suggestion please

> I am fairly new to Theosophy.  I have some experience with
meditation (TM since '74), and have studied for many years under
a student in a Mystery School.  I have enjoyed two of Annie
Besant's books: "Esoteric Christianity" and "The Ancient Wisdom".
I have heard that reading Madame Blavatsky's books directly is
somewhat overwhelming; therefore, I would like to ask for a
recommendation or two as to which books might serve as good
introductions before jumping into the deeper volumes.

> Also, are there any Theosophical Society groups in Southern
California?

> Thank you much for your help.

> David K.

HI DAVID ,

GREETINGS FROM VANCOUVER

THERE ARE MANY BOOKS AVAILABLE FROM THEOSOIPHICAL
SOCIETY CONCERNING BASIC THEOSOPHY

HERE ARE SOME OF THEM

1. BASIC THEOSOPHY BY GEOFFREY HODSON
2. SELF CULTURE BY I.K. TAIMANI
3. ANCIENT WISDOM BY ANNIE BESANT
4.  THERE SEVEN SERIES BOOKLETS BY BESANT-LEADBEATER 9TALK WITH
WHEATON LIBRARY THEY WILL GUIDE YOU)

THERE ARE ALSO SOME LITTLE DEEPER BOOKS WHICH YOU SHOULD EXPLORE:

1. SEVEN TEMPERAMENTS OF MAN BY G. HODSON
2. SUPREME SPLENDOUR BY G. HODSON
3. WAY OF THE DESCIPLE BY CLARA M. CODD
4. SEEKING WISDOM N. SRI RAM
5. MEDITATION ON OCCULT LIFE BY G. HODSON
6. SCIENCE OF YOGA BY I.K. TAIMANI

THESE BOOKS ARE WRITTEN IN A SIMPLE LANGUAGE AND SOME OF IT IS
VERY DEEP.> THERE ARE ALSO SOME EXCELLENT BOOKS BY G.DE.
PURUCKER INCLUDING HIS TALKS THREE SERIES BOOKS AND ESOTERIC
TRADITION.

YOU SHOULD ALSO TRY SOME OTHER SOURCES OUTSIDE OF THEOSOPHY

1. FREEDOM FROM THE KNOWN AND COMMENTRY ON LIVING BY
J. KRISHNAMURTI
2. DEVINE LIFE AND LETTER ON YOGA BY AURABINDU

THERE ARE LOTS OF BOOKS OUT THERE AND SOME OF THEM ARE
MISLEADING.  JUST WATCH YOURSELF AND GO WITH YOUR OWN
INCLINATION.  DON'T ALLOW OTHER TO INFLUENCE YOU.  ONE WALKS
ALONE ON THE PATH.  ONE OFFERS HELP BUT NEVER INFLUENCES OTHERS
TO HIS POINT OF VIEWS.  BEACUSE EACH ONE HAS TO DISCOVER HIS OWN
PATH>

SHANTI

NAFTALY