Buddhist mystics

Indian philosopher and the founder of Buddhism (623 or 563 BCE – 543 or 483 BCE)

Russian occult writer (1831-1891)

U.S. Army officer; founder of Theosophy (1832-1907)

thumb|A Vidyadhara couple. Sondani, circa 525 CE. Vidyadhara(s) (Sanskrit , meaning "wisdom-holders") are a group of supernatural beings in Indian religions who possess magical powers. In Hinduism, they also attend Shiva, who lives in the Himalayas. They are considered Upadevas, or demi-gods.