Annie Besant

This early work by Annie Besant was originally published in 1907 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Introduction to Yoga' is a collection of Besant's lectures (delivered at the 32nd Anniversary of the Theosophical Society in 1907.) They were intended to give an outline of Yoga, in order to prepare the student to take up, for practical purposes, the Yoga sutras of Patanjali, the chief treatise on Yoga. They may,...

Written by Annie Besant, a prominent British socialist and activist, The Basis of Morality addresses the topic of morality in five sections

A complete essential introduction to Yoga theory and practice designed as series of lessons covering all key elements such as nature, body, mind, spirituality, different schools of thought, yoga science, and yoga practice. The author is aiming to prepare the student to take up, for practical purposes, the Yoga sutras. The lessons, may, however, also give to the ordinary lay reader some idea of Yoga, and perhaps to allure a few towards its study.

The key to living spiritually in the modern world, says this classic writer, "depends upon one's attitude." The principles Besant set forth over 70 years ago are no different today. She shows that the value of the spiritual path is not in the goal but in the striving, and offers clear principles for those with the courage to try.

Extrait : "Il existe beaucoup de gens qui ne peuvent se sentir heureux et satisfaits en ce monde s'ils ne possèdent une connaissance bien définie et précise qui les rende capables de se comprendre eux-mêmes aussi bien que le monde qui les environne..."À PROPOS DES ÉDITIONS LIGARANLes éditions LIGARAN proposent des versions numériques de qualité de grands livres de la littérature classique mais également des livres rares en partenariat avec...

Extrait : "Beaucoup-la plupart même, peut-être-des personnes qui liront le titre de cet ouvrage l'accuseront immédiatement d'impliquer une idée fausse et nieront qu'il existe rien de précieux ayant droit au nom de Christianisme Ésotérique..."

Extrait : "Seize ans et demi se sont écoulés depuis qu'Héléna Petrovna Blavatsky a quitté ce monde mortel. On continue néanmoins à attaquer sa véracité, sa réputation ; des gens honnêtes, des personnes sympathiques se détournent encore de la Société théosophique en disant : Nous ne tenons pas à en faire partie ; elle a été fondée par Mme Blavatsky, qui fut convaincue de fraude par la Société des Recherches psychiques...." À...

This text contains Annie Besant's seminal treatise on consciousness. Chosen for its significant historical and education value, this fascinating exposition on consciousness will appeal to collectors of Besant's work and constitutes a worthy addition to any discerning collection of Psychology literature. Annie Besant (1847 - 1933) was an influential British socialist, women's rights activist, theosophist, orator, writer, and stalwart supporter of Irish...

This rare book comprises four lectures given by Besant on the meaning of Theosophy, first in relation to its being the Paravidya, of the Supreme Knowledge; secondly, its role as the Open Road to the Masters, the great teachers of Wisdom; thirdly, as the Root of all the great Religions; and tackled lastly is the Meaning, the Purpose, and the Functions of the Theosophical Society. This engaging text written by the prolific theosophist Annie Besant comprises...