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Charles Webster Leadbeater (16 February 1854 – 1 March 1934) was a member of the Theosophical Society, author on occult subjects and co-initiator with J. I. Wedgwood of the Liberal … More...

Charles Webster Leadbeater (16 February 1854 – 1 March 1934) was a member of the Theosophical Society, author on occult subjects and co-initiator with J. I. Wedgwood of the Liberal Catholic Church.Originally a priest of the Church of England, his interest in spiritualism caused him to end his affiliation with Anglicanism in favor of the Theosophical Society, where he became an associate of Annie Besant. He became a high-ranking officer of the Society. His interest in Theosophy was stimulated by A.P. Sinnett's Occult World, and he joined the Theosophical Society in 1883. The next year he met Helena Petrovna Blavatsky when she came to London; she accepted him as a pupil and he became a vegetarian.Around this time he wrote a letter to Kuthumi, asking to be accepted as his pupil. Shortly afterward, an encouraging response influenced him to go to India; he arrived at Adyar in 1884. He wrote that while in India, he had received visits and training from some of the "Masters" that according to Blavatsky were the inspiration behind the formation of the Theosophical Society, and were its hidden guides. This was the start of a long career with the Theosophical Society.Leadbeater wrote 69 books and pamphlets during the period from 1895 to his death in 1934, many of which continued to be published until 1955. Two noteworthy titles, Astral Plane and the Devachanic Plane (or The Heaven World) both of which contained writings on the realms the soul passes through after death."For the first time among occultists, a detailed investigation had been made of the Astral Plane as a whole, in a manner similar to that in which a botanist in an Amazonian jungle would set to work in order to classify its trees, plants and shrubs, and so write a botanical history of the jungle. For this reason the little book, The Astral Plane, was definitely a landmark, and the Master as Keeper of the Records desired to place its manuscript in the great Museum." Highlights of his writing career included addressing topics such as: the existence of a loving God, The Masters of Wisdom, what happens after death, immortality of the human soul, reincarnation, Karma or the Law of Consequence, development of clairvoyant abilities, the nature of thought forms, dreams, vegetarianism, Esoteric ChristianityHe also became one of the best known speakers of the Theosophical Society for a number of years and served as Secretary of the London Lodge. (wikipedia.org) Trade Books>Trade Paperback>Self-Transformation>Other Mystical Philosophies>Esoteric Philosophy, CreateSpace Publishing Core >1<

ISBN: 9781523649181

Invisible Helpers is a landmark text of the theosophic movement; the title refers to those who depart their bodies during the night, and render assistance to others in their lives. A lea… More...

Invisible Helpers is a landmark text of the theosophic movement; the title refers to those who depart their bodies during the night, and render assistance to others in their lives. A leading scholar of the theosophic movement for decades, Charles Webster Leadbeater wrote about various supernatural and occult phenomena which he had encountered over decades as a priest. In the case of Invisible Helpers, he is referring to the beneficent entities that provide assistance to people during a time of great need, such as a sudden chance calamity. Leadbeater passionately believed that such fortune-bestowing entities could be seen and even communicated with. To this end he discusses the path of spiritual attuning which a person may embark upon to attain correspondence with these good helpers. The various qualities of personality and mentality; such as calmness; an ability to exert self-control; and a single-minded devotion to the goal at hand, are presented as examples. Although quite brief, Invisible Helpers is a profound text which continues to attract a significant readership in the modern day. The sincerity with which Leadbeater instructs those wishing for a greater bond with both the invisible, spirit world and the readily observable world of people and things around us, is plain to behold. Trade Books>Trade Paperback>Self-Transformation>Other Mystical Philosophies>Esoteric Philosophy, CreateSpace Publishing Core >1<

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2019 Reprint of 1915 Edition. According to the teachings of Theosophy, Invisible Helpers are “… those who are able to help in a non-physical manner those who are in need of a… More...

2019 Reprint of 1915 Edition. According to the teachings of Theosophy, Invisible Helpers are “… those who are able to help in a non-physical manner those who are in need of aid, whether the living or those who have just died..” as well as those who help guide sufferers during the death transition. “In his book Invisible Helpers Leadbeater recounts numerous cases of people in distress who have been “miraculously” saved or helped by mysterious beings mistaken for “angels” but who were actually living people who were able consciously to assist others while they are in their astral bodies and their physical bodies are asleep. In many of the accounts, he referred to these as the “band of helpers” who were disciples of ADEPTS and who had the capacity to help even when out of their bodies. Leadbeater wrote that one can prepare oneself to be an invisible helper by developing certain qualities needed in treading the Path to discipleship, particularly single-mindedness, perfect self-control, calmness, knowledge, unselfishness and love.” Cited in Theosophy Website: http://theosophy.ph/encyclo/index.php?title=Invisible_Helpers Trade Books>Trade Paperback>Self-Transformation>Other Mystical Philosophies>Esoteric Philosophy, CreateSpace Publishing Core >1<

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An Unabridged Edition to Include: The Universal Belief in Them - Some Modern Instances – A Personal Experience – The Helpers – The Reality of Superphysical Life &nda… More...

An Unabridged Edition to Include: The Universal Belief in Them - Some Modern Instances – A Personal Experience – The Helpers – The Reality of Superphysical Life – A Timely Intervention - The “Angel Story” - The Story of a Fire – Materialization And Repercussion – The Two Brothers – Wrecks and Catastrophes – Work Among the Dead – Other Branches of the Work – The Qualifications Required – The Probationary Path – The Path Proper – What Lies Beyond - Trade Books>Trade Paperback>Self-Transformation>Other Mystical Philosophies>Esoteric Philosophy, CreateSpace Publishing Core >1<

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