ECHOES ORIENTof the VOLUME III The Writings of William Quan Judge This volume is divided into five cutting right through rigid thinking sections, the first a series of articles and the nonsense of pseudo-occultism. introducing theosophical concepts It is refreshing to read clear, simply- which Judge wrote for Kate Field’s worded sentences free of the misty Washington, under the title “Echoes “sweetness and light” or clever but from the Orient.” Sections 2-4 con- vague language that characterizes tain tracts and pamphlets issued by much new-age literature today. As Judge — including his highly-esteemed straightforward as Judge is, his per- “Epitome of Theosophy” — as well spective is clearly rooted in a larger as articles in newspapers and jour- philosophic background, oriented nals other than those in the first two towards universal brotherhood, innate volumes, and miscellanea (extracts, hu man dignity, and the inestimable undated articles, etc.). The fifth and worth of altruistic motive and service. largest section, comprising nearly Never condescending, but always the half the volume, is devoted to “Sug- Esotericist, a student/teacher with gestions and Aids” issued to students whom we can easily relate, Judge of the Eastern School of Theosophy, transmits the perennial wisdom in a founded by H.P.B. with Judge’s assis- way that encourages us to broaden our tance in 1888. These papers deal with views and thus to see in everyone and matters more directly pertinent to everything vibrant expressions of the theosophists, as well as with the core divine force permeating the universe. purposes of the Theosophical Society and its founders, the Mahatmas. That William Quan Judge (1851-1896) was H.P.B. had full confidence in Judge’s born in Dublin, Ireland, and emigrated integrity and competence as a teacher with his family to America in 1864. is made clear by her statement (Echoes A lawyer by profession, he was a co- 3:414): founder of the Theosophical Society . The Esoteric Section and its in New York City in 1875, becoming life in the U.S.A. depends on W.Q.J. General Secretary of its American remaining its agent & what he is Section in 1886 and President of the now. The day W.Q.J. resigns, H.P.B. Theosophical Society in America in will be virtually dead for the Ameri- 1895. As an indefatigable writer, cans. W.Q.J. is the Antah.-karan.a lecturer, organizer, and correspondent, [connecting link] between the two his contribution to theosophy was ac- Manas(es) [minds], the American knowledged by H. P. Blavatsky shortly thought & the Indian — or rather the before she died, referring to him as her trans-Hima¯l ayan — Esoteric Knowl- “oldest friend and fellow-worker, . edge. Dixi. publicly tendering him my most sin- H.P.B.∴ cere thanks and deeply-felt gratitude, Whatever the subject, Judge’s in the name of Theosophy, for the writing is invariably down to earth, noble work he is doing and has done.” Cover design: Patrice Hughes • He told me he had read of my work among the poor and had gone down there to see it for himself. He had found it, so far, practical and valuable, he said; but also had divined my discontent with it and my hunger for something that would go much deeper, removing the causes of misery and not merely relieving the effect. Fully and accurately to describe him would be beyond my power, he so stood out above the run of men in deep wisdom and lofty nobility of character. He had made theosophy the living power in his life, and none could be so bitter against him as to exhaust his tolerance or his compassion. It was he who first gave me glimpses of the power of thought and made me realize what it will do to build or ruin the destiny of a human being. And in doing so, he showed me how to find in theosophy solution of all the problems that had vexed me: how it points the way to the right treatment of the downtrodden and outcast of humanity, and to the real remedies for poverty, vice, and crime. On all these subjects the first word of theosophy is this: he who would enter upon the path that leads to truth must put new interpretations on the failings and mistakes of his fellowmen. He must come to understand the law of eternal justice — karma, that “whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap” — and to know the necessity it implies for an unconquerable compassion. — Katherine Tingley, My First Meeting with William Quan Judge William Quan Judge 1851 – 1896 ECHOES ORIENTof the The Writings of William Quan Judge VOLUME III Compiled by Dara Eklund THEOSOPHICAL UNIVERSITY PRESS pasadena, california H Theosophical University Press Post Office Box C Pasadena, California 91109-7107 www.theosociety.org (626) 798-3378 tupress @ theosociety.org 2011 Second and Revised Edition Copyright © 1987, 2010 by Dara Eklund. All rights reserved. PDF eBook ISBN 978-1-55700-201-3 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Judge, William Quan, 1851-1896. Echoes of the Orient : the writings of William Quan Judge / compiled by Dara Eklund. — 2nd and rev. ed. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. 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J77 2008 299′. 934 — dc22 2008042215 This PDF eBook produced at Theosophical University Press Pasadena, California Contents List of Illustrations . xii Foreword . xiii SECTION I Echoes fro m the Orient . 3 SECTION II Tracts and Pamphlets [Practical Theosophy — Comp.] . 52 An Epitome of Theosophy . 53 Theosophy as a Guide in Life . 69 The Necessity for Reincarnation . 73 The Theosophical Society . 77 “The Self is the Friend of Self and also Its Enemy” . 82 Theosophical Study and Work . 88 Talk on Karma . 98 Chairman’s Closing Address . 101 Things Common to Christianity and Theosophy . 104 vi Echoes of the Orient SECTION III Newspaper and Journal Articles [W.Q.J. and the Press — Comp.] . 115 The Theosophist in Ceylon . 117 Fiery Skies and Ancient Philosophers . 118 Psychometry . 119 Koot Hoomi . 121 The So-Called Exposé of Madame Blavatsky . 123 The Application of Theosophical Theories . 125 Matters Touching Theosophy . 127 Theosophy as a Cult in India . 129 Theosophical Studies . 132 “The Hidden Way” and Theosophists . 135 The Astral Light . 135 Blavatsky Still Lives . .138 The Astral Light . 143 An Added Word . 147 A Review of The Secret Doctrine . 148 “Reply to the Attack on Madame Blavatsky” . 150 “Madame Blavatsky’s Income” . 152 No End and No Beginning . 152 An American Experiment . .156 Religion and Reform From a Theosophical Viewpoint . 159 Tenets of Theosophy . 163 Contents vii What Theosophy Is . .166 Karma and Ethics . 168 India’s Wonder-Workers . 170 Wisdom of the Gods . 173 Reincarnation . .178 The Inner Constitution of Man . 186 Theosophy and Epidemics . 192 Madame Blavatsky in India . 195 Theosophic Duties . .203 The Esoteric She . 204 Hypnotism and Theosophy . 212 The T.S. and Its Basis . 216 Suicide is Not Death . 218 By Astral Hand . 222 The Dwellers on High Mountains . 225 SECTION IV Miscellaneous Articles and Extracts Theosophy Defined . .233 About The Secret Doctrine . .238 [Book Introduction] . 242 On Argument . 244 Karma and Reincarnation . 245 Illusions of Time and Space . 248 viii Echoes of the Orient Esoteric Buddhism . 250 Of Seeing and Not Seeing Spooks . 254 Sayings of Jesus . 255 [On Healing] . 256 What is Occultism? . .257 Occultism . 258 Hindu Theosophy and Professor Buchanan . 265 Papyrus—The Gem . .267 SECTION V Eastern School of Theosophy Suggestions and Aids [Compiler’s Introduction] . 273 [On Probation and Pledge Fever] . 274 An Important Cycle — Study of the Instructions — the OṂ . 283 Examination Paper I . 287 Notice from H.P.B . 288 Correspondence Group Questions & Answers . 289 Remarks on Examination Paper I . 294 Care of Instructions — Inducing Persons to Join the E.S. 300 Methods of Group Study . .300 As to Marriage . 302 The Antaḥkaraṇa . 302 The Brain and its Ventricles . 303 The Lower Self . 304 Contents ix The Pāramitās . 305 Practicing Magic . 305 The Mystery of the Moon . 306 Haṭha Yoga Practices . 308 Table of Vibrations . .309 The Use of the Word [OṂ] . 310 Conduct of Group Meetings . 311 Law of Correspondences . .312 Sundry Queries . 314 [On Rule about Complaints] . 316 Astral Light Earth’s Liṅga-Śarīra . 317 Doctrine of Transmigration . 318 The Two Virgins Dolma . .318 Bases and Aspects — [Auric Envelope] . 319 As to Kāma-Rūpa . 320 Sundry Queries . 321 Keeping the Rules . 324 The Four Basic Principles & Three Aspects . 325 Yoga Practices . .327 Spiritually and Intellectually Evil . 328 Some Answers about Kāma-Rūpa . 330 Group Study . 331 The Seven Worlds . 332 On “Vāch” . 335 x Echoes of the Orient [E.S. After H.P.B.] — E.S. — Order . 339 On the Organs . 347 Replies on Kāma-Rūpa . 352 The Status of the E.S.T. 354 Padmapāṇi . 356 Correct Answers to Examination Paper No. 2 . 361 [E.S. Office Notices] . 370 Duties of Group Presidents & Secretaries . .371 Meditation—The Antaḥkaraṇa . .372 The School & Correspondence Group . 375 Answers to Correspondence . 377 Group Visits . 384 Answers to Correspondence . 384 [Masters & the Eastern School of Theosophy] . 391 A Time for Meditation . 394 Answers to Correspondence . 394 Remarks on Examination Paper No. 3 . 402 We Have Not Been Deserted . 411 Words From Masters . 413 Have Patience with the Office . 414 The Double-Page Diagram . 415 [Meeting with a Mahatma].