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. 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. Suzuki che, facendo una recensione della biografia the real h. This is an audiobooks presentation using tts texttospeech synthesis technology. Note the pali word iddhi, is the synonym of the sanskrit siddhis, or psychic faculties, the abnormal powers in man. She gained an international following as the leading theoretician of theosophy, the esoteric. One group which embraces the lower, coarse, psychic and mental energies. 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. Blavatsky are still popular among the general public in the usa and members of the theosophical society in the usa. Helena petrovna blavatsky hpb 1831, ekaterinoslav 1891, londra, teozof rus.
Traditions syas that avalokiteshwara attained the state of a bodhisattwa after hearing the divine voice of the self. Speaking of the voice of the silence, the 14th dalai lama said. 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. Vocea tacerii helena petrovna blavatsky slideshare. 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.
The voice of the silence the voice of the silence tr. Helena petrovna blavatsky liber 71 the voice of the silence. Blavatsky, 1889 the voice of the silence abstracts h. 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.
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. 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. 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. He who would hear the voice of nada, the soundless sound, and comprehend it, he has to learn the nature of dharana. It was written in fontainebleau and first published in 1889. During a trip to fontainebleau, france in july, 1889, h. Helena petrovna blavatsky the voice of silence hermetik. Blavatsky conference, held in edmonton, alberta, july 35, 1998. The voice of the silence is blavatsky s way of explaining the path of the bodhisattva or the path of selfless devotion to mankind.
Book reading is made simple and easy where texts are displayed along with highlighted paragraphs and words. Download blavatskys the secret doctrine free pdf ebook. 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. A new edition of the 1889 the voice of the silence is now available. Liber 71 the voice of the silence by helena petrovna blavatsky. This is the version of the voice of the silence that i keep reading and which i give to anyone who is interested. For paperback and hardcover editions of many of the texts found on, see here. Having become indifferent to objects of perception, the.
Blavatsky turned her attention more particularly to the needs of those who were seriously desirous of serving the cause of human betterment. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. This was presented at the works and influence of h. Being extracts from the book of the golden precepts being extracts from the book of the golden precepts. Comments on the voice of the silence by clara codd. A theosophical devotional classic it concerns the true seekers inner. 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. It is the voice, the verb, the logos, the supramonad. Inspiring, thoughtful and highly original nothing mahayana buddhist had been published in the west at this level before. T he book the voice of the silence was published in our associated websites on 15 june 2018. Blavatsky the voice of the silence w ith the writing of her masterworks completed, h.
The voice of the silence an authentic buddhist text t h. Jun 12, 2012 the voice of the silence helena petrovna blavatsky on. The book of golden precepts is said to include both buddhist and prebuddhists views on spirituality. She also wrote the key to theosophy and the voice of silence. The term has various meanings, which differ with every school of philosoph y and sect. Blavatsky, in 1889, this little book, the gem of buddhist teachings, has enjoyed a wide circulation among europeans and americans interested in buddhism. The voice of the silence an authentic buddhist text. Theosophical university press the voice of the silence by h. The most popular is the secret doctrine and the voice of the silence. The voice of the silence, from the book of the golden precepts. 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 voice of the silence theosophical society in america. 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. Otherwise, how can we listen to the voice of the silence. Posts about voice of the silence written by secretdoctrine. The voice of the silence quotes by helena petrovna blavatsky.
Contrary to common misunderstanding, however, she did not say that the book of dzyan was entirely unknown or unheard of by anyone. The disciple should not seek truth elsewhere, but should try to find it within himself. Sep 08, 2016 this is an audiobooks presentation using tts texttospeech synthesis technology. Blavatsky s works, there is adequate internal evidence in them of their authors intimate acquaintance with the higher lamaistic teachings. Woe, then, to thee, disciple, if there is one single vice thou hast not left behind. 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.
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. Before the soul can see, the harmony within must be attained, and fleshly eyes be rendered blind to all illusion. These instructions are for those ignorant of the dangers of the lower iddhi. Bringing the heart doctrine to the west by nancy reigle.
It is an electrospiritual force, a creative power which when aroused into action can as easily kill as it can create. Theosophical classic describing the spiritual awakening of the seeker by being presented with two important choices. A facsimile reprint of the 1889 edition exactly the way blavatsky wrote it, laying out the path of spiritual development. What one needs is the keys of the path, the factors of the revolution of the consciousness. Throughout, it repeatedly demands the greatest compassion that one is capable of towards ones fellow man. Liber lxxi the voice of the silence the two paths the.
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. The voice of the silence wikisource, the free online library. The following pages are derived from the book of the golden precepts, one of the works put into the hands of mystic students in. They where published in 1888, here is the free pdf. 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. Blavatsky and other chosen fragments from the book of the golden precepts. It has many depths of meaning and is a neverending source for study, meditation and spiritual inspiration. Blavatsky s last great effort in this world, the last service rendered to those whose mouthpiece she was. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Blavatsky being chosen fragments from the book of the. Helena blavatsky, russian spiritualist, author, and cofounder of the theosophical society to promote theosophy, a pantheistic philosophicalreligious system. Helena petrovna blavatsky liber 71 the voice of the silence 386. These instructions are for those ignorant of the dangers of the lower iddhi magical powers. The voice of the silence united lodge of theosophists.
This book can be easily misunderstood or not understood at all. Blavatsky first translated three treatises from the book of the. 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. 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. Jun 07, 20 vocea tacerii helena petrovna blavatsky. Blavatsky first translated three treatises from the book of the golden precepts and dedicated them to the few, knowledge about the crown of. The voice of the silence helena petrovna blavatsky on. Selected extracts compiled and rearranged by daniel h. The voice of the silence is a book by helena petrovna blavatsky. This is the complete double volume of the secret doctrine as a community text audiobook.
The voice of the silence an authentic buddhist text since its translation into english from the tibetan by madame h. Blavatsky writes that it is for the daily use of lanoos disciples and dedicated to the few. I believe that this book has strongly influenced many sincere seekers and aspirants to the wisdom and compassion of the bodhisattva path. Blavatskys heritage in the modern world theosophy wiki. 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. 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. Helena petrovna blavatsky, the voice of the silence. The result was the voice of the silence, a spiritual classic of incomparable beauty and power. Much of the content of our website is based on the teachings of h. The ladder by which the candidate ascends is formed of rungs of suffering and pain. There can be no single interpretation to the voice, and not all students will agree upon any one approach. Blavatsky and the voice of the silence new edition by kshetra books. 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.
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