The Secret Doctrine: The Synthesis of Science, Religion, and Philosophy (2-volume set)

Product Description

Continuously in print for over 100 years, the SD remains today the most comprehensive sourcebook of the esoteric tradition, outlining the fundamental tenets of the Secret Doctrine of the Archaic Ages. Challenging, prophetic, and strikingly modern, it directly addresses the perennial questions: continuity of life after death, purpose of existence, good and evil, consciousness and substance, sexuality, karma, evolution, and human and planetary transformation. Based on the ancient Stanzas of Dzyan with corroborating testimony from hundreds of sources, these volumes unfold the drama of cosmic and human evolution -- from the reawakening of the gods after a Night of the Universe to the ultimate reunion of cosmos with its divine source. Supplementary sections discuss relevant scientific issues as well as the mystery language of myths, symbols, and allegories, helping the reader decipher the often abstruse imagery of the world's sacred literature. This edition is a character-for-character, line-for-line reproduction of the two-volume 1888 first edition. It is set in new type which closely matches the Miller & Richard Old Style font used in the original. The Index at the end of Volume II is the version revised in 1925.

Top Reviews

Recommended only to serious students of occultism
by Decklan Quow (4 out of 5 stars)
October 31, 2014

It's been more than a month since I've started studying the Secret Doctrine, and I've only scratched the surface of this mammoth study. The knowledge it contains is deep, and it requires patience and insight to truly grasp and understand its teachings. It was not designed to be a easy read, so I won't recommend it to those that tire quickly when reading and those who wish to read through a book within weeks. However if you are a serious student of occultism, this is a must have. I've heard a lot of criticism of Blavatsky and The SD before purchasing this (as well as Isis Unveiled), my mind was made up after reading Manly Hall's "Words to the Wise" where both Isis Unveiled and The Secret Doctrine was highly recommended for any serious student of Occult Philosophy. It only when I read Isis Unveiled and in my current pursue of the Secret Doctrine, I realized that those statements were only made by those who lacked understanding of the knowledge within. Read it for yourself, and you make your own conclusions.
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There are already many good reviews about the SD
by G. Ridgeway (5 out of 5 stars)
April 21, 2017

There are already many good reviews about the SD, so I wont reiterate what others have said.

What I do want to add is the quality of the book, The hard cover addition is decently priced for the books size, and they are cloth bound hardcover, with sewn bindings super well put together and durable and you will get many years of good use out of them.

This is always an important thing to me when I'm buying hardcovers that I know I'm going to be opening over and over again. So for those of you like me there you go.

oh, one important thing. The editions I am specifically talking about are those published by the Theosophical University Press.
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Glad that I ordered it
by Eugenia Pryor (5 out of 5 stars)
April 7, 2015

Glad that I ordered it. This was Einsteins favorite read. It is quite long and a bit tedious but, the knowledge is priceless. Love it! And it came very quickly. I am a happy customer
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Better than I thought!
by Calista Goh (5 out of 5 stars)
July 2, 2019

Not a comment on the content, as it is very professionally and well-printed. The book is smaller than I expected (thank goodness!). Was pleasantly surprised when I unboxed it. It's easy to read, flip through and the print quality is wonderful. Text is not too small for me, but it may be an effort to make out the words for those with poorer eyesight.
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Good book
by Aiman Latif (4 out of 5 stars)
September 5, 2019

I have not read through the entire book yet but my perspective about whatever I have read so far is that Helena Blavatsky's figurative language with not much literal explanation, constantly requires the reader to analyze the context further deep and the contexts different facets from different angels, for which I believe the book is a little too lengthy. Figurative language can make the context sound more interesting but works better in the characterization of the short texts and stories. The book can be used as a mind jogger though to give some boost to the brain, to sharpen and enhance brain activity through constant reading and analyzing.
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Yes!
by Ahimsa Vanguard (5 out of 5 stars)
March 15, 2019

Love this!
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Breadth and depth of her Erudition is quite stunning!
by Beth Tuckerman (5 out of 5 stars)
June 26, 2010

For anyone pondering or searching, the books of Madame Blavatsky are a must. Do not take the opinion or word of one suggesting that this woman has nothing to offer an open, inquiring mind. Research her writings yourself. A wealth of information on a myriad of topics. The breath and depth of knowledge she was able to put forward through her writings was/is quite staggering! A must-have for any researcher of history or someone just looking for a better explanation of our past then the one we've been given.
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Buy this to understand the mysteries of the cosmos
by Double P (5 out of 5 stars)
July 17, 2019

Loved it. Though I can't reveal anything of which I have learned through this book.
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Good buy.
by newsusie (5 out of 5 stars)
July 29, 2019

Wanted this piblication for years. Finally purchased at a good price.
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Fiancé loves it!!
by Amazon Customer (5 out of 5 stars)
May 21, 2017

Excellent book!!! Bought for my fiancé and he absolutely loves it.

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