The voice of the silence is a book by helena petrovna blavatsky. Currently, i reedit and remaster some of the sound files to make them an easier listen, in some instances for example by digitally reducing reading speed. Translated from the book of the golden precepts, which shares a common origin with the secret doctrine, the rules and ethics presented here contrast the two paths of spiritual attainment. The voice of the silence quotes by helena petrovna blavatsky. Helena petrovna blavatsky hpb 1831, ekaterinoslav 1891, londra, teozof rus.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The voice of the silence helena petrovna blavatsky on. Helena petrovna blavatsky is best known as the cofounder of theosophy, which is essentially a selective conflation of hindu and buddhist ideas combined with blavatsky s idiosyncratic system of cosmology. Liber 71 the voice of the silence by helena petrovna blavatsky. Blavatsky s works, there is adequate internal evidence in them of their authors intimate acquaintance with the higher lamaistic teachings. The late lama kazi dawasamdup was of the opinion that, despite the adverse criticisms directed against h. Before the soul can see, the harmony within must be attained, and fleshly eyes be rendered blind to all illusion. Blavatsky, is a two volume book which begins with and is based upon stanzas and verses from what she called the secret book of dzyan. Inspiring, thoughtful and highly original nothing mahayana buddhist had been published in the west at this level before.
The voice of the silence these instructions are for those ignorant of the dangers of the lower iddhi. It has many depths of meaning and is a neverending source for study, meditation and spiritual inspiration. Blavatskys heritage in the modern world theosophy wiki. It was written in fontainebleau and first published in 1889. A new edition of the 1889 the voice of the silence is now available. The voice of the silence, from the book of the golden precepts. The disciple should not seek truth elsewhere, but should try to find it within himself. According to blavatsky, it is a translation of fragments from a sacred book she encountered during her studies in the east, called the book of the golden precepts. This is the complete double volume of the secret doctrine as a community text audiobook. Blavatsky and other chosen fragments from the book of the golden precepts.
The voice of the silence was written by helena petrovna blavatsky in fontainebleau and first published in 1889. The following pages are derived from the book of the golden precepts, one of the works put into the hands of mystic students in. Liber lxxi the voice of the silence the two paths the seven portals by helena petrovna blavatsky 8 3 with a commentary by frater o. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. He who would hear the voice of nada, the soundless sound, and comprehend it, he has to learn the nature of dharana. T he book the voice of the silence was published in our associated websites on 15 june 2018. Helena petrovna blavatsky, the voice of the silence.
Jun 28, 2010 according to helena blavatsky, the three fragments that make up the voice of the silence are her translations of three tracts from the book of golden precepts, of which there are 90 and she had memorized 39. These instructions are for those ignorant of the dangers of the lower iddhi. It is an electrospiritual force, a creative power which when aroused into action can as easily kill as it can create. Blavatsky are still popular among the general public in the usa and members of the theosophical society in the usa. The voice of the silence united lodge of theosophists. They where published in 1888, here is the free pdf. Jun 12, 2012 the voice of the silence helena petrovna blavatsky on. Blavatsky, 1889 the voice of the silence abstracts h. Throughout, it repeatedly demands the greatest compassion that one is capable of towards ones fellow man. The voice of the silence madame blavatskys notes are omitted in this edition, as they are diffuse, full of inaccuracies, and intended to mislead the presumptuous. The result was the voice of the silence, a spiritual classic of incomparable beauty and power. Vocea tacerii helena petrovna blavatsky slideshare.
Blavatsky conference, held in edmonton, alberta, july 35, 1998. Otherwise, how can we listen to the voice of the silence. Blavatsky wrote the major part of the devotional, mystical work the voice of the silence, based on excerpts from an eastern scripture, the book of the golden precepts, which she had learned by heart during her. Blavatsky being chosen fragments from the book of the. Being extracts from the book of the golden precepts being extracts from the book of the golden precepts. The following pages are derived from the book of the golden precepts, one of the works put into the hands of mystic students in the east. Theosophical classic describing the spiritual awakening of the seeker by being presented with two important choices.
Blavatsky s last great effort in this world, the last service rendered to those whose mouthpiece she was. The book of golden precepts is said to include both buddhist and prebuddhists views on spirituality. The voice of the silence theosophical society in america. The voice of the silence is blavatsky s way of explaining the path of the bodhisattva or the path of selfless devotion to mankind. Bringing the heart doctrine to the west by nancy reigle. Note the pali word iddhi, is the synonym of the sanskrit siddhis, or psychic faculties, the abnormal powers in man. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. One group which embraces the lower, coarse, psychic and mental energies. It is the voice, the verb, the logos, the supramonad. Blavatsky the voice of the silence w ith the writing of her masterworks completed, h. This book can be easily misunderstood or not understood at all. She also wrote the key to theosophy and the voice of silence. The voice of the silence 2 fragment i the voice of the silence these instructions are for those ignorant of the dangers of the lower iddhi.
Selected extracts compiled and rearranged by daniel h. The voice of the silence an authentic buddhist text. Blavatsky turned her attention more particularly to the needs of those who were seriously desirous of serving the cause of human betterment. The most popular is the secret doctrine and the voice of the silence.
Helena petrovna blavatsky liber 71 the voice of the silence 386. This was presented at the works and influence of h. Speaking of the voice of the silence, the 14th dalai lama said. Woe, then, to thee, disciple, if there is one single vice thou hast not left behind. Chosen fragments from the book of the golden precepts, put into the hands of mystic students in the east, for the daily use of disciples. Comments on the voice of the silence by clara codd. Blavatsky first translated three treatises from the book of the. Helena petrovna blavatsky the voice of silence hermetik. Having become indifferent to objects of perception, the. Blavatsky first translated three treatises from the book of the golden precepts and dedicated them to the few, knowledge about the crown of.
Much of the content of our website is based on the teachings of h. Translated from the book of the golden precepts, which shares a common origin with the stanzas of dzyan of the secret doctrine, the rules and ethics presented in. The voice of the silence the voice of the silence tr. I believe that this book has strongly influenced many sincere seekers and aspirants to the wisdom and compassion of the bodhisattva path. Posts about voice of the silence written by secretdoctrine. What one needs is the keys of the path, the factors of the revolution of the consciousness. The voice of the silence quotes showing 15 of 5 before the soul can see, the harmony within must be attained, and fleshly eyes be rendered blind to all illusion.
Blavatsky and the voice of the silence new edition by kshetra books. Suzuki che, facendo una recensione della biografia the real h. The voice of the silence madame blavatsky s notes are omitted in this edition, as they are diffuse, full of inaccuracies, and intended to mislead the presumptuous. Jun 07, 20 vocea tacerii helena petrovna blavatsky. This is an audiobooks presentation using tts texttospeech synthesis technology. The term has various meanings, which differ with every school of philosoph y and sect. Download blavatskys the secret doctrine free pdf ebook. A theosophical devotional classic it concerns the true seekers inner.
Blavatsky wrote the major part of the devotional, mystical work the voice of the silence, based on excerpts from an eastern scripture, the book of the golden precepts, which she had learned. She gained an international following as the leading theoretician of theosophy, the esoteric. Traditions syas that avalokiteshwara attained the state of a bodhisattwa after hearing the divine voice of the self. Theosophical university press the voice of the silence by h. Buy a cheap copy of the voice of the silence, centenary. According to helena blavatsky, the three fragments that make up the voice of the silence are her translations of three tracts from the book of golden precepts, of which there are 90 and she had memorized 39. Helena petrovna blavatsky liber 71 the voice of the silence. Blavatsky, in 1889, this little book, the gem of buddhist teachings, has enjoyed a wide circulation among europeans and americans interested in buddhism. A facsimile reprint of the 1889 edition exactly the way blavatsky wrote it, laying out the path of spiritual development.
Glossary to part i the voice of the silence click on the footnote number to return to the text, or use the back button of your browser. Contrary to common misunderstanding, however, she did not say that the book of dzyan was entirely unknown or unheard of by anyone. There can be no single interpretation to the voice, and not all students will agree upon any one approach. The voice of the silence an authentic buddhist text t h. The voice of the silence wikisource, the free online library. Blavatsky writes that it is for the daily use of lanoos disciples and dedicated to the few.
These instructions are for those ignorant of the dangers of the lower iddhi magical powers. Book reading is made simple and easy where texts are displayed along with highlighted paragraphs and words. The ladder by which the candidate ascends is formed of rungs of suffering and pain. The voice of the silence an authentic buddhist text since its translation into english from the tibetan by madame h. Blavatsky, to whom the world owes a debt so great that it can never be repaidexcept with deepest respect and gratitude for the wonderful service she has rendered. For paperback and hardcover editions of many of the texts found on, see here. He will then be able to hear the voice of the silence or, in the language of the chinese buddhists, the divine voice of the self. Liber lxxi the voice of the silence the two paths the. During a trip to fontainebleau, france in july, 1889, h. Sep 08, 2016 this is an audiobooks presentation using tts texttospeech synthesis technology. Bringing the heart doctrine to the west among the many works that madame blavatsky brought before the public, the voice of the silence was unique in its appeal to the heart and spirit of humanity. Helena blavatsky, russian spiritualist, author, and cofounder of the theosophical society to promote theosophy, a pantheistic philosophicalreligious system. This is the version of the voice of the silence that i keep reading and which i give to anyone who is interested.
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