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Re: research question

Jun 02, 1997 05:30 PM
by Dr. A.M.Bain


In message <970602171447_-363208387@emout18.mail.aol.com>,
Wildefire@aol.com writes
>>  >I'd also be interested in what our learned list members have to say on
>>  >this. (Paging scholarly, but down-to-earth Alan). But I have a general
>>  >comment.
>>
>>  Not scholarly on this one, Titus!  I wold comment, however, that from an
>>  outside viewpoint, there could be said to a number of theosophies, not
>>  all of which are in 100% agreement, on the surface at least.  My own
>>  specialist area is Kabalah, which is *a* theosophy, but different in
>>  some respects from HPB and other theosophies.  And my Kabalah is
>>  different in some respects from that of other Kabalists.
>
>Well, as I saw mentioned on the awesome Icelandic TS Web site (thanks,
>Einar!!!!), theosophy includes the study of comparative religions anyway. So,
>could you have a go at it from the Kabalistic point of view that you
>specialize in, Alan? And, with Mark and Titus, I'd too like to hear comments
>resolving the Atman/Brahman vs. the anatman concepts. Thanks!!
>
>Lynn

Well now, how about you provide some theosophical definitions (in plain
English) of some theosophical terms (like Atman, or Atma, Buddhi, Manas)
*as you see them* and I will offer some comparisons (with commentary)
from Kabalist teaching ... ?

Alan
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