A Legacy of Inner Light

In its 150th year of bridging East and West, the Theosophical Society continues to inspire seekers of timeless wisdom and unity

- PALLABANANDA

On the evening of November 17, 1875, in Mott Memorial Hall, New York, a group of seekers convened to explore life's profound mysteries. At the centre was Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, a Russian noblewoman renowned for her fascination with ancient spiritual traditions. That evening, together with Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge and others, she co-founded the Theosophical Society, a movement that would bridge East and West in unprecedented ways. This year, the Society marks its 150th anniversary a milestone that invites reflection on its enduring vision and global influence.

The Society's mission was to uncover a universal wisdom believed to underlie all religions, and to reconcile science, philosophy and spirituality Theosophy sought answers to humanity's oldest questions: What is the purpose of life? Does the soul persist after death? Can we access hidden realms of knowledge?

What is Theosophy?

The word 'theosophy'means 'divine wisdom'. Not a religion but a spiritual philosophy, it rests on three core tenets: The unity of all life: The universe is an interconnected whole, expressing a single divine reality.

Reincarnation and karma: The soul evolves through successive lives, shaped by the consequences of its actions.

Inner awakening: True knowledge arises from personal spiritual experience rather than dogma or blind belief.