Each of these 10 precepts inspire and have such a powerful message about kindness, happiness, and friendship. If youd like to see any specific the book of the golden precepts works on read print, do let us know. Apr 19, 2020 the voice of the silence represents a collection of fragments from an ancient and unknown text called the book of the golden precepts. Being extracts from the book of the golden precepts ebook written by h p blavatsky. Blavatsky wrote that it is a work given to mystical students in the east. The indian term for ethics or morality used in buddhism is sila or sila. In my report on a search for the book of the golden precepts in kalimpong, march 1998, 1 i quoted anthony elenjimittam saying that he, with the help of a tibetan lama, had compared the original apparently tibetan of the voice of the silence, the book of the golden precepts, with blavatskys english translation, in kalimpong around 1950. The following pages are derived from the book of the golden precepts, one of the works put into the hands of mystic students in the east. First by blavatsky, helena petrovna and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. According to helena blavatsky, the three fragments that make up the voice of the silence are her translations of three tracts from the book of golden precepts, of which there are 90 and she had memorized 39.
Translated from the book of the golden precepts, which shares a common origin with the secret doctrine, the rules and ethics presented here contrast the two. It outlines the two paths of spiritual enlightenment. The book of the golden precepts books, biography, quotes. Explore some of the book of the golden precepts best quotations and sayings on such as the way to final freedom is within thy self. The voice of the silence, and other chosen fragments from the book of the golden precepts, for the daily use of lanoos disciples with the stanzas of dzyan, from the secret doctrine ny, c. First and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. According to her, parts of the light on the path by mabel collins were also. The precepts or five moral virtues pancasilani are not commands but a set of voluntary commitments or guidelines, to help one live a life in which one is happy, without worries, and able to meditate well. Recognizing that the need for esoteric devotional works is probably as great today as it has ever been in the past, g. Precepts esotericism of golden 1979 book sc sc book precepts 1979 esotericism golden of. Being extracts from the book of the golden precepts giltedged gift edition being extracts from the book of the golden precepts. Here is how to create your own wonder precepts project with kids for kindness respect and more.
Sila in buddhism is one of three sections of the noble eightfold path, and is a code of conduct that embraces a commitment to harmony and selfrestraint with. Its purpose is, to be the foundation for a philosophy that offers to the thinking mind the truth for universal understanding, that includes all and denies none. According to helena blavatsky, the three fragments that make up the voice of the silence are her translations of three tracts from the book of golden precepts. This rule of conduct is a summary of the christians duty to his neighbour and states a fundamental ethical principle. These instructions are for those ignorant of the dangers of the lower iddhi magical powers. The golden precepts was transcribed in 1934 by aura may hollen. So we still seek a tibetan original of the book of the golden precepts. If youve read the book or wonder movie, you may remember that theres something called the wonder precepts. For the benefit of the devotees, these precepts were brought out in a book form in the year 1958. Writing of mysticism in the varieties of religious experience, william james quotes several passages from h. The presumption was that he had the tibetan book with him, and took it back to bhutan when he returned there. Blavatsky and the editorial board of theosophy trust mar 10, 2014 4. Precepts are general rules or guiding principles that direct how you should act or. The voice of the silence an authentic buddhist text t h.
The knowledge of the m is obligatory in that school, the teachings of which are accepted by many the osophists. Golden precepts of esotericism the theosophical society. Each portal hath a golden key that openeth the gate. It was written in fontainebleau and first published in 1889. The golden precepts in other words by aura may hollen. Blavatsky, a very old book that remains unknown by scholars and the general public. Golden precepts in other words, in word get free ebooks. The book of golden precepts is said to include both buddhist and prebuddhists views on spirituality. This is a small book, yet it deals with large and compelling themes.
Being extracts from the book of the golden precepts paperback published march 1st 1992 by quest books paperback, 173 pages. The book of the golden precepts, which again may well be a code name as seemingly in the case of the book of dzyan, has not yet been adequately identified but the fact of its existence has been proven. The voice of the silence is a book by helena petrovna blavatsky. The book of the golden precepts quotes the quotations page.
The voice of the silence an authentic buddhist text. The voice of the silence, from the book of the golden precepts. Blavatskys the voice of the silence, a translation of a portion of the book of the golden precepts. Being extracts from the book of the golden precepts being extracts from the book of the golden precepts. Maxims and opinions of fieldmarshal his grace the duke of wellington, by arthur. In everything, do to others what you would have them do to you. This little book contains certain teachings given for study and for meditation to chelas in the esoteric school.
It was in that monastery that i first read with lama ping the voice of silence, the book of golden precepts, with the english translation by helena. Book of golden precepts an eastern mystical work from which the voice of the silence by helena p. Browse our complete list of 3444 authors by last name. The knowledge of them is obligatory in that school, the teachings of which are accepted by many theosophists.
As a result, this book didnt make much sense to me, even with blavatskys footnoted explanations. Being extracts from the book of the golden precepts. But i thought blavatskys introduction was very interesting. Blavatsky was one of the founding members of the theosophical society, an organization. The book of the golden precepts is, according to h. Those notes are given here in their appropriate places, and each is headed with the word note. Being chosen fragments from the book of the golden precepts. This beautiful production is a joyous handbook to one and all in their daily life, which instructs like a philosopher, coaxes like a mother, and makes merry like a friend. Ive turned these 10 preceptsquotations into posters that can be used in the class.
According to blavatsky, it is a translation of fragments from a sacred book she encountered during her studies in the east, called the book of the golden precepts. How to do a wonder precepts project stepbystep from book. The book of the golden precepts s books are on the queue of literature to add. The book of the golden preceptss books are on the queue of literature to add. The precepts are supposed to prevent suffering and to weaken the effects of greed, hatred and delusion. A page from this book cannot go without seriously benefiting its reader. The book of the golden precepts some of which are prebuddhistic while others belong to a later date contains about ninety distinct little treatises. The book of the golden precepts search for the book of the golden precepts at. Buddhist ethics are traditionally based on what buddhists view as the enlightened perspective of the buddha, or other enlightened beings such as bodhisattvas.
The book and movie wonder both introduced precepts. Being extracts from the book of the golden precepts from the worlds largest community of readers. Book of the golden precepts fragment i the voice of the silence madame blavatskys notes are omitted in this edition, as they are diffuse, full of inaccuracies, and intended to mislead the presumptuous. This beautiful production is a joyous hand book to one and all in their daily life, which instructs like a philosopher, coaxes like a mother, and makes merry like a friend. In its negative form, do not do to others what you would not like done to yourselves, it occurs in the 2ndcentury documents didache and. How to do a wonder precepts project stepbystep from. Chosen fragments from the book of the golden precepts deeper voice.
As its preface quite clearly indicates, the book of the golden precepts belongs to the esoteric yogacharya school, just like the book of dzyan see the secret book of dzyan, end of article and it is this esoteric yogacharya school of pure buddhism the occult school and fraternity founded by the original aryasangha, disciple and arhat of. Shila, the key of harmony in word and act, the key that counterbalances the cause and the effect, and leaves no further room for karmic action. It contains about ninety treatises, thirtynine of which she knew by heart. The golden precepts in other words get free ebooks. There is a verge of the mind which these things haunt. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the voice of the silence. Golden precepts of esotericism 1979 sc book golden precepts of. Sep 29, 2017 writing of mysticism in the varieties of religious experience, william james quotes several passages from h. Hardbound in very good condition in a very good dust jacket.
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