Theosophy and Culture: Nicholas RoerichAt the end of the 19th century one of the most philosophically important and culturally influential occult movements was Theosophy. Nicholas Roerich (1874-1947) was intrigued by the doctrine disseminated by Helena Petrovna Blavatskaya. He responded to the mytic, poetic and aestetic implications og theosophical thought. The artist of extraordinary Himalayan landscapes who was created more than 7000 painting wrote extensively on the arts and ethics. |
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Contents
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
The Realm of Art 7 | 4 |
Interest in Eastern Religions and Philosophy | 15 |
Consciousness of a Great Mission | 21 |
Transformation into a Prophet of Universal culture | 34 |
Part | 57 |
Major Conviction the Masters | 70 |
Part Three | 127 |
The Cultural Mission of Women | 189 |
Practical steps toward Universal Culture | 209 |
Part Four | 249 |
Culture | 255 |
The Roerichs Christosophy | 264 |
Appendix | 295 |
Appendix | 301 |
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Common terms and phrases
According acknowledged affirms Agni Yoga already Altai-Himalaya ancient appears approach Author's translation beauty become Blavatsky Brotherhood called Christ comes concept consciousness Consequently convinced cosmic cosmos created creative culture East energy entire evolution example existence expressed Fiery Stronghold Finally fire forces give H. P. Blavatskaya heart Helena Roerich higher highest Himavat humanity Ibid idea important India Infinity Influence interest Jesus knowledge leads Letters of Helena living mahatmas manifestation masters means mind Moreover Mother mountains nature Nicholas observed Olcott opinion original paintings PepHx Pepuxa person present published question quoted realization Realm of Light recall regarded religion religious Russian sacred Secret Doctrine Society speak spiritual symbol synthesis Tagore Teachers teaching Theosophy thing thinking thought true Truth understanding unity universal various whole wisdom woman writes written York
Bibliographic information
| Title | Theosophy and Culture: Nicholas Roerich Volume 8 of Interreligious Series Volume 8 of Interreligious and intercultural investigations |
| Author | Anita Stasulane |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Gregorian Biblical BookShop, 2005 |
| ISBN | 8878390356, 9788878390355 |
| Length | 335 pages |
| Subjects | › Religion / General Religion / Theosophy |
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