Letters of Helena Roerich II: 1935-1939

by Helena Roerich

Helena Roerich was an unusually gifted woman, author of many books. Her collected Letters, in two volumes, are an example of the wisdom, spiritual insight, and simple advice she shared with a multitude of correspondents—friends, foes, and co-workers alike.

493 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 7, 2017

About the author

Helena Ivanovna Roerich (born Shaposhnikova) (Russian: Елéна Ивáновна Рéрих; February 12, 1879 – October 5, 1955) was a Russian philosopher,[2] writer, and public figure. In the early 20th century, she created, in cooperation with the Teachers of the East, a philosophic teaching of Living Ethics («Agni Yoga»).[3] She was an organizer and participant of cultural and enlightened creativity in the U.S., conducted under the guidance of her husband, Nicholas Roerich. Along with her husband, she took part in expeditions of hard-to-reach and little-investigated regions of Central Asia (1924—1928). She was an Honorary President-Founder of the Institute of Himalayan Studies «Urusvati» in India and co-author of the idea of the International Treaty for Protection of Artistic and Scientific Institutions and Historical Monuments (Roerich’s Pact). She translated two volumes of the «Secret Doctrine» of H. P. Blavatsky, and also selected Mahatma’s Letters («Cup of the East»), from English to Russian.

Reviews

[J.R. Sedivy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Practical Spirituality

This book continues the Agni Yoga series which is a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration. I've really enjoyed these books and continue to find them highly beneficial for spiritual development grounded in practicality.

[Denese D. Enriquez · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Treasure beyond Measure

Read this book... These letter contain so much wisdom and knowledge. Read them tonically, reflectively & with an open mind and soul. It will be time well spent, however long it will take. That's all I can say.