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LIGHT ON THE PATH: Talks on the Path of Occultism Vol. 3
This book is merely a record of talks by Mr. Charles W. Leadbeater and myself on three famous books – books small in size but great in contents. We both hope that they will prove useful to aspirants, and even to those above that stage, since the talkers were older than the listeners, and had more experience in the life of discipleship.
The talks were not given at one place only; we chatted to our friends at different times and places, chiefly at Adyar, London and Sydney. A vast quantity of notes were taken by the listeners. All that were available of these were collected and arranged. They were then condensed, and repetitions were eliminated.
Unhappily there were found to be very few notes on The Voice of the Silence, Fragment I, so we have utilized notes made at a class held by our good colleague, Mr. Ernest Wood, in Sydney, and incorporated these into Bishop Leadbeater’s talks in that section. No notes of my own talks on this book were available; though I have spoken much upon it, those talks are not recoverable.
None of these talks have been published before, except some of Bishop Leadbeater’s addresses to selected students on At the Feet of the Master. A book entitled Talks on At the Feet of the Master was published a few years ago, containing imperfect reports of some of these talks of his. That book will not be reprinted; the essential material in it finds its place here, carefully condensed and edited.
May this book help some of our younger brothers to understand more of these priceless teachings. The more they are studied and lived, the more will be found in them.
— Annie Besant
The talks were not given at one place only; we chatted to our friends at different times and places, chiefly at Adyar, London and Sydney. A vast quantity of notes were taken by the listeners. All that were available of these were collected and arranged. They were then condensed, and repetitions were eliminated.
Unhappily there were found to be very few notes on The Voice of the Silence, Fragment I, so we have utilized notes made at a class held by our good colleague, Mr. Ernest Wood, in Sydney, and incorporated these into Bishop Leadbeater’s talks in that section. No notes of my own talks on this book were available; though I have spoken much upon it, those talks are not recoverable.
None of these talks have been published before, except some of Bishop Leadbeater’s addresses to selected students on At the Feet of the Master. A book entitled Talks on At the Feet of the Master was published a few years ago, containing imperfect reports of some of these talks of his. That book will not be reprinted; the essential material in it finds its place here, carefully condensed and edited.
May this book help some of our younger brothers to understand more of these priceless teachings. The more they are studied and lived, the more will be found in them.
— Annie Besant
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First published January 1, 1897
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C.W. Leadbeater
672 books128 followersCharles Webster Leadbeater was an influential 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 favour of the Theosophical Society, where he became an associate of Annie Besant. He became a high-ranking officer of the society, but resigned in 1906 amid a scandal. Accusations of his detractors were never proven and, with Besant's assistance, he was readmitted a few years later. Leadbeater went on to write over 69 books and pamphlets that examined in detail the hidden side of life as well as maintain regular speaking engagements. His efforts on behalf of the society assured his status as one of its leading members until his death in 1934.
Originally a priest of the Church of England, his interest in spiritualism caused him to end his affiliation with Anglicanism in favour of the Theosophical Society, where he became an associate of Annie Besant. He became a high-ranking officer of the society, but resigned in 1906 amid a scandal. Accusations of his detractors were never proven and, with Besant's assistance, he was readmitted a few years later. Leadbeater went on to write over 69 books and pamphlets that examined in detail the hidden side of life as well as maintain regular speaking engagements. His efforts on behalf of the society assured his status as one of its leading members until his death in 1934.
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January 4, 2013
These precepts require balance, temperance, and acceptance. Having a teacher is also invaluable. This is a beautifully simple and powerful text.
April 18, 2012
stunningly beautiful and profound; simple and unpretentious.
the text itself is no more than 10 pages, and would be a wonderful way to begin and/or end a day
the text itself is no more than 10 pages, and would be a wonderful way to begin and/or end a day
April 9, 2020
Porque en ti está la Luz del mundo, la única luz que en el sendero puede difundirse. Si eres incapaz de percibirla dentro de ti, es inútil que la busques en otra parte. Está fuera de tu alcance, porque cuando a ella llegues ya no te encuentras a ti mismo. Es inasequible, porque siempre retrocede. Entrarás en el seno de la Luz, pero no tocarás nunca la llama...
September 2, 2021
Read this mainly as it is short and I had became aware of the author's pedigree and associations. It is a good introduction as well as instruction for people who are becoming aware of the esoteric and accept the limitations of the current state of their own knowledge.
December 11, 2019
I will read this great book again and again
April 28, 2020
Very short book, packed with occult wisdom from theosophy and other related disciplines.
October 4, 2020
Practical book for those on the Path.
February 7, 2021
Masterpiece
June 11, 2022
This book is not as a simple as it looks like. I guess before reading this book one needs to read tremendously. Only then the these words will make sense.
February 19, 2023
Inutile, senza contenuti
August 4, 2023
Profunda enseñanza del amado Maestro Hilarión relacionada a la Tercera Iniciación que corresponde a la sublimación de la mente.
March 3, 2025
Me gusto el libro ,hay que leerlo mas de una vez .
January 5, 2025
“Before the soul can stand, its feet must be washed in the blood of the heart.”
January 20, 2021
this is like a hug in book form.
May 25, 2020
La puntuación es una combinación de una calificación muy mala para la primera parte y una demasiado buena para la segunda (por las puertas de oro).
La primera, como eventualmente lo advierte del mismo libro, está orientada a un grupo muy reducido de personas y, obviamente, yo no estoy entre ellas. Me resultó una colección de ideas, pensamientos o reglas complicadas y hasta contradictorias.
La segunda parte, sin embargo, se trata de una serie de reflexiones hermosas y profundas que te invitan y ayudan a crecer.
Sin duda alguna, tanta sabiduría tuvo que haber sido un regalo del Universo para esta mujer, quien plasmó verdades atemporales, hace más de 100 años.
La primera, como eventualmente lo advierte del mismo libro, está orientada a un grupo muy reducido de personas y, obviamente, yo no estoy entre ellas. Me resultó una colección de ideas, pensamientos o reglas complicadas y hasta contradictorias.
La segunda parte, sin embargo, se trata de una serie de reflexiones hermosas y profundas que te invitan y ayudan a crecer.
Sin duda alguna, tanta sabiduría tuvo que haber sido un regalo del Universo para esta mujer, quien plasmó verdades atemporales, hace más de 100 años.
December 18, 2024
This must be The Bhagwad Gita's western counterpart - in all honesty, I actually like and resonate much deeper with this than The Bhagwad Gita itself.
So profound are the words and lessons of this book that the divine soul Osho wrote an entire 500+ page book "The Voice Of Silence" as a commentary.
This is the kind of book you reread every few years - and it delivers completely new insights every time
So profound are the words and lessons of this book that the divine soul Osho wrote an entire 500+ page book "The Voice Of Silence" as a commentary.
This is the kind of book you reread every few years - and it delivers completely new insights every time
June 19, 2014
This is a terrific read if you are thirsty for some knowledge or truth or wisdom or something.
I didn't know what to call the thing I was looking for.
One thing was certain tho',this read satisfied the thirst a bit.
I didn't know what to call the thing I was looking for.
One thing was certain tho',this read satisfied the thirst a bit.
January 30, 2012
Read for reasearch for Donna Hooks Fletcher: Life and Writings.
Collins repurposes tenants of Buddhism and Hinduism for Theosophic purposes. Interesting historically.
Collins repurposes tenants of Buddhism and Hinduism for Theosophic purposes. Interesting historically.
August 17, 2016
A small yet powerful book....Must read for all.
December 17, 2015
Possibly the most profound book I've ever read. And reread, and reread....
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May 17, 2016a classic must read
April 18, 2013
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