Studies in Occultism
by H. P. Blavatsky

The author defines occultism as "altruism pure and simple" the divine wisdom at the heart of religion. It is founded on the principle that divinity is concealed within every living being. As a spiritual discipline, occultism is the renunciation of selfishness which leads to wisdom.

Contents:

• Practical Occultism
• Occultism Versus the Occult Arts
• The Blessings of Publicity
• Hypnotism
• Black Magic in Science
• Signs of the Times
• Psychic and Noetic Action.

About the Author:

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky was born on August 12, 1831, at Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine, daughter of Colonel Peter Alexeyevich von Hahn and novelist Helena Andreyevna (née de Fadeyev). In 1849 she married N. V. Blavatsky, and shortly thereafter began more than 20 years of extensive travel, which brought her into contact with mystic traditions the world over. She was the principal founder of The Theosophical Society in New York City in 1875.