Theosophy
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- Definition
- Etymology
- Beliefs and teachings
- The Masters
- The ancient wisdom religion
- Theology and cosmology
- Maitreya and messianism
- Personal development and reincarnation
- Reincarnation and karma
- Morality and ethics
- Ritual
- Historical development
- Post-Blavatsky
- Demographics
- Reception and legacy
- Influence on the arts and culture
- Influence on other religious and esoteric groups
- Scholarly research
- See also
- Sources
- Footnotes
- Bibliography
- Further reading
- External links
thumb|right|The logo for the Theosophical Society brought together various ancient symbols.
Theosophy is a religious movement established in the United States in the late 19th century. Founded primarily by the Russian Helena Blavatsky and based largely on her writings, it draws heavily from both older European philosophies such as Neoplatonism and Indian religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism. Although many adherents maintain that Theosophy is not a religion, it is variably categorized by religious scholars as both a new religious movement and a form of occultism from within Western esotericism.