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Contact:  Nancy Bragin for Theosophical Society Abraxas Lodge  Email: nbragin@mac.com

Wednesday June 3rd 7:00 PM in Southampton PA – Ed Abdill Debuts Acclaimed New Book Masters of Wisdom

Southampton PA May 31st 2015 — In the late nineteenth century, Russian noblewoman and occult philosopher Madame H.P. Blavatsky enthralled the world with revelations of an ancient “secret doctrine” behind the major faiths and a cosmic theology that united the insights of religion and science.

Blavatsky said she was operating under the guidance of hidden Masters of wisdom, or mahatmas, who led her to reveal forgotten wisdom to modern people.

The mythos of Blavatsky’s Masters left a deep mark on Western culture and spawned more than a century of debate: Were the Masters real? What did they teach? Are they reachable today?

Now, independent scholar of religion Edward Abdill provides an authoritative, historically reliable, and delightfully readable study of the background and ideas of the Masters – in particular highlighting their message and its enduring relevance.

Who are the Masters of Wisdom? In his new book Ed Abdill brings them to life, shattering misconceptions, allowing them to speak from their letters revealing who they are. In their own words they present some of their most important teachings on death, reincarnation, karma and science.

A book signing will follow the program.

When:  Wednesday June 3 2015 7:00 to 9:00 PM

Who:  Edward Abdill, Author, Independent Scholar of Wisdom

Presented By:  Theosophical Society in America Abraxas Lodge

Where:  Friends Meeting House Street & Gravel Hill Roads Southampton PA.  Go up steep driveway to parking lot at top of hill.

Cost:  Program is free, by donation.

For More Information and To Register:  E-mail nbragin@mac.com

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About Edward Abdill:  Author of The Secret Gateway: Modern Theosophy and the Ancient Wisdom Tradition, Ed joined the Theosophical Society in 1959. He was twice president of the New York branch and has served on the national board of the Theosophical Society in America. Abdill lives in New York City. His website is http://www.EdwardAbdill.com

The Theosophical Society in America Website:  theosophical.org

About Theosophical Society Abraxas Lodge:   The Theosophical Society in America Abraxas Lodge meets for meditation and study Wednesdays 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Southampton Friends Meeting House, 710 Gravel Hill Road in Southampton PA.  Donations gratefully accepted to defray rental expense. For information email Nancy Bragin President at nbragin@mac.com.  Website:  https://nancybragin.com/theosophical-society-abraxas-lodge/

About the Book :  Abdill, Edward. Masters of Wisdom – The Mahatmas, Their Letters, and the Path. 

The mythos of Blavatsky’s Masters left a deep mark on Western culture and spawned more than a century of debate: Were the Masters real? What did they teach? Are they reachable today?

Now, independent scholar of Theosophy, Edward Abdill provides an authoritative, historically reliable, and delightfully readable study of the background and ideas of the Masters — in particular highlighting their message and its enduring relevance.

In their own words these Masters present some of their most important teachings, including their views on death and reincarnation, karma, science, and the path to adeptship. The central purpose of their work is far more profound than most people can imagine.

For further information and to purchase follow this link:

http://www.penguin.com/book/masters-of-wisdom-by-edward-abdill/

To view video on The Mahatmas and Their Letters:

To view Theosophical Society talk given by Ed Abdill on 4-9-2015: