Theosophy

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Contents

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.