The Modern Esoteric Tradition (2021)

Lecture Series, December 2021

The Modern Esoteric Tradition - Its Sources and Present Influence

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Lecture 1: Annie Besant and Modern Theosophy

Recorded Friday, December 3, 2021

Building upon his 2017 program on Annie Besant (1847-1933), Dr. Hoeller examines her impact upon 20th century esoterism, and her ongoing influence.

Lecture 2: Krishnamurti: The Reluctant Messiah

Recorded Friday, December 10, 2021

Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895-1986) was regarded from the time of his youth as the messianic "World Teacher" by Theosophists. Renouncing that role and breaking with Theosophy entirely, Krishnamurti nonetheless became a great spiritual teacher, known and admired throughout the world.

Lecture 3: Max Heindel: California's Rosicrucian Adept

Recorded Friday, December 17, 2021

A little-known yet vital exponent of the Western Esoteric Tradition, the Danish-born Christian esotericist, astrologer and mystic Max Heindl (1865-1919) founded the Rosicrucian Fellowship in Oceanside, California, and mentored the young Manly P. Hall.

Download (18mb PDF) Max Heindel's book, The Rosicrucian Cosmo-Conception.

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Dr. Hoeller has presented weekly lectures for more than 30 years, and continues to impart valuable and unique insights on Gnosticism, C. G. Jung, mysticism, magic, Alchemy and subjects relating to wisdom in culture and history.

Lectures are sponsored in part by the Theosophical Society – Besant Lodge of Hollywood.