Esoteric Buddhism

Esoteric Buddhism By A. P. Sinnett Published by the Theosophical Publishing House, Adyar, India 2008 Printing, 212 pages, Softcover. FROM THE BACK COVER This book was originally published in 1883 and probably constituted the earliest sketch of esoteric teachings give in plain language. "Karma" and "Reincarnation" and other such terms, almost unknown if the West, thereafter came to be used in literary and theological circles. The author candidly acknowledges that it was the "favour" (of the Adepts) rather than "effort" of his part that helped the writing of the book. He received teachings from great Spiritual Teachers or Mahatmas through Madame Blavatsky. The book gives occult details concerning the Universe and its planets, going beyond the material world. The title is somewhat misleading as the book does not refer directly to the teachings given by the Buddha. CONTENTS 1. Esoteric Teachers 2. The Constitution Of Man 3. The Planetary Chain 4. The World Periods 5. Devachan 6. Kama-Loka 7. The Human Tide-Wave 8. The Progress Of Humanity 9. Buddha 10. Nirvana 11. The Universe 12. The Doctrine Reviewed