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	In 1911 [[Alfred Percy Sinnett\|Mr. Sinnett]] felt he should not stay away for the Theosophical Movement he helped to form in the Western world. He discussed the matter with Annie Besant during her visit to London and in the Spring of that year the lodge became again part of the TS, changing its name back to London Lodge. Mr. Sinnett was restored to his original office of vice-President. "Mary" resigned from the Theosophical Society.<ref>Alfred Percy Sinnett, ''Autobiography of Alfred Percy Sinnett'' (London: Theosophical History Center, 1986), 48-49.</ref>		In 1911 [[Alfred Percy Sinnett\|Mr. Sinnett]] felt he should not stay away for the Theosophical Movement he helped to form in the Western world. He discussed the matter with Annie Besant during her visit to London and in the Spring of that year the lodge became again part of the TS, changing its name back to London Lodge. Mr. Sinnett was restored to his original office of vice-President. "Mary" resigned from the Theosophical Society.<ref>Alfred Percy Sinnett, ''Autobiography of Alfred Percy Sinnett'' (London: Theosophical History Center, 1986), 48-49.</ref>

			== Additional resources ==

			=== Mahatma Letters ===

			Mahatma Letters that have significant information about the [[London Lodge]] include:

			* [[Mahatma Letter of Ward to/from KH - 1883-12-14]] – [[Samuel Ward]] discusses leadership options for the lodge.
			* [[Mahatma Letter of Finch to Sinnett - 1883-12-21]] – [[G. B. Finch]] discusses leadership options for the lodge.

			* [[Mahatma Letter No. 117]] in [[The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)\|''The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']], 4th chronological edition. It corresponds to Letter No. 93 in Barker numbering.
			* [[Mahatma Letter No. 120]] in [[The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)\|''The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']], 4th chronological edition. It corresponds to Letter No. 85 in Barker numbering.
			* [[Mahatma Letter to London Lodge - LMW_1_No._5]] – letter by lodge members and response by K.H. concerning formation of an Inner Group.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

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	Members were divided among two distinct groups: one, the larger, led by Mr. Sinnett, was specially drawn to the Oriental and Tibetan teachings, as represented in his books, [[The Occult World (book)\|''The Occult World'']] and [[Esoteric Buddhism (book)\|''Esoteric Buddhism'']]; the second, the smaller, led by Dr. Kingsford and Edward Maitland, was more attracted to a revival of mystical and [[Christianity#Esoteric Christianity\|esoteric Christianity]], the [[Kabbalah]] and the teachings of the [[Hermeticism\|Hermetic philosophy]].		Members were divided among two distinct groups: one, the larger, led by Mr. Sinnett, was specially drawn to the Oriental and Tibetan teachings, as represented in his books, [[The Occult World (book)\|''The Occult World'']] and [[Esoteric Buddhism (book)\|''Esoteric Buddhism'']]; the second, the smaller, led by Dr. Kingsford and Edward Maitland, was more attracted to a revival of mystical and [[Christianity#Esoteric Christianity\|esoteric Christianity]], the [[Kabbalah]] and the teachings of the [[Hermeticism\|Hermetic philosophy]].

	In December (some sources say the 9th, some others the 16th), Dr. Kingsford and Mr. Maitland released a ~~Circular~~ entitled ''A Letter Addressed to the Fellows of the London Lodge of The Theosophical Society, by the President and a Vice-President of the Lodge'' (privately printed by Bunny and Davis, Shrewsbury, England. 39 pp.) severely criticizing the teachings contained in Mr. Sinnett's book [[Esoteric Buddhism (book)\|''Esoteric Buddhism'']]. The Circular also stated the necessity of forming a distinct body or group within the general group of the Lodge.		In December (some sources say the 9th, some others the 16th), Dr. Kingsford and Mr. Maitland released a circular entitled ''A Letter Addressed to the Fellows of the London Lodge of The Theosophical Society, by the President and a Vice-President of the Lodge'' (privately printed by Bunny and Davis, Shrewsbury, England. 39 pp.) severely criticizing the teachings contained in Mr. Sinnett's book [[Esoteric Buddhism (book)\|''Esoteric Buddhism'']]. The Circular also stated the necessity of forming a distinct body or group within the general group of the Lodge. [[T. Subba Row]] wrote a rebuttal – his [https://universaltheosophy.com/tsr/observations-letter-esoteric-buddhism/ "Observations"] on the circular, pointing out misunderstandings in the Kingsford-Maitland document about the nature of the [[Brotherhood of Adepts]] and Sinnett's books.

	With the date for the election of new authorities approaching, [[Koot Hoomi\|Mahatma K.H.]] sent telegrams to Mr. Sinnett and Mrs. Kingsford saying that the latter should remain as President of the Lodge. The reason for this was given by the Master in [[Mahatma Letter No. 120\|one of his letters]], where he stated that "whether the gifted President of the 'London Lodge' Theos. Soc. entertains feelings of reverence or disrespect toward the humble and unknown individuals at the head of the Tibetan Good Law", due to the fact that the London population was not familiar with Tibetan doctrines, a Christian esoteric approach was better fitted "for the purpose we have all at heart, namely the dissemination of TRUTH through Esoteric doctrines, conveyed by whatever religious channel, and the effacement of crass materialism and blind prejudices and skepticism".<ref>Vicente Hao Chin, Jr., ''The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett in chronological sequence'' No. 120 (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 409-410.</ref>		With the date for the election of new authorities approaching, [[Koot Hoomi\|Mahatma K.H.]] sent telegrams to Mr. Sinnett and Mrs. Kingsford saying that the latter should remain as President of the Lodge. The reason for this was given by the Master in [[Mahatma Letter No. 120\|one of his letters]], where he stated that "whether the gifted President of the 'London Lodge' Theos. Soc. entertains feelings of reverence or disrespect toward the humble and unknown individuals at the head of the Tibetan Good Law", due to the fact that the London population was not familiar with Tibetan doctrines, a Christian esoteric approach was better fitted "for the purpose we have all at heart, namely the dissemination of TRUTH through Esoteric doctrines, conveyed by whatever religious channel, and the effacement of crass materialism and blind prejudices and skepticism".<ref>Vicente Hao Chin, Jr., ''The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett in chronological sequence'' No. 120 (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 409-410.</ref>

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	Mary Anne Arundale, [[Francesca Arundale]], [[A. J. Cooper-Oakley\|Alfred J. Cooper-Oakley]], [[Isabelle Cooper-Oakley\|H. Isabel Cooper-Oakley]], [[Archibald Keightley]], [[Bertram Keightley]], [[Isabelle de Steiger]], Laura E. Falkiner, Edmond W. Wade, John Varley, Isabella Varley, Toni Schmiechen, [[Hermann Schmiechen]], Mary C. D. Hamilton, [[G. B. Finch\|Gerard B. Finch]], Louisa S. Cook, [[Mabel Collins]] (Mrs. Keningale Cook), Catherine Galindo, [[Patience Sinnett]], R. Palmer Thomas, [[Alfred Percy Sinnett\|A. P. Sinnett]], and Jane Wade.		Mary Anne Arundale, [[Francesca Arundale]], [[A. J. Cooper-Oakley\|Alfred J. Cooper-Oakley]], [[Isabelle Cooper-Oakley\|H. Isabel Cooper-Oakley]], [[Archibald Keightley]], [[Bertram Keightley]], [[Isabelle de Steiger]], Laura E. Falkiner, Edmond W. Wade, John Varley, Isabella Varley, Toni Schmiechen, [[Hermann Schmiechen]], Mary C. D. Hamilton, [[G. B. Finch\|Gerard B. Finch]], Louisa S. Cook, [[Mabel Collins]] (Mrs. Keningale Cook), Catherine Galindo, [[Patience Sinnett]], R. Palmer Thomas, [[Alfred Percy Sinnett\|A. P. Sinnett]], and Jane Wade.

	This preceded by four years the [[Esoteric Section]] and the later "Inner Group" of [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|H. P. Blavatsky]].		This preceded by four years the [[Esoteric Section]] and the later '''[[Esoteric_Section#Inner_Group\|Inner Group]]''' of [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|H. P. Blavatsky]].

	[[Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa\|C. Jinarājadāsa]] wrote of his experience:		[[Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa\|C. Jinarājadāsa]] wrote of his experience:

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	Below are the names of the members that signed it:		Below are the names of the members that signed it:

	Mary Anne Arundale, [[Francesca Arundale]], [[A. J. Cooper-Oakley\|Alfred J. Cooper-Oakley]], [[Isabelle Cooper-Oakley\|H. Isabel Cooper-Oakley]], [[Archibald Keightley]], [[Bertram Keightley]], [[~~Isabel~~ de Steiger]], Laura E. Falkiner, Edmond W. Wade, John Varley, Isabella Varley, Toni Schmiechen, [[Hermann Schmiechen]], Mary C. D. Hamilton, [[G. B. Finch\|Gerard B. Finch]], Louisa S. Cook, [[Mabel Collins]] (Mrs. Keningale Cook), Catherine Galindo, [[Patience Sinnett]], R. Palmer Thomas, [[Alfred Percy Sinnett\|A. P. Sinnett]], and Jane Wade.		Mary Anne Arundale, [[Francesca Arundale]], [[A. J. Cooper-Oakley\|Alfred J. Cooper-Oakley]], [[Isabelle Cooper-Oakley\|H. Isabel Cooper-Oakley]], [[Archibald Keightley]], [[Bertram Keightley]], [[Isabelle de Steiger]], Laura E. Falkiner, Edmond W. Wade, John Varley, Isabella Varley, Toni Schmiechen, [[Hermann Schmiechen]], Mary C. D. Hamilton, [[G. B. Finch\|Gerard B. Finch]], Louisa S. Cook, [[Mabel Collins]] (Mrs. Keningale Cook), Catherine Galindo, [[Patience Sinnett]], R. Palmer Thomas, [[Alfred Percy Sinnett\|A. P. Sinnett]], and Jane Wade.

	This preceded by four years the [[Esoteric Section]] and the later "Inner Group" of [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|H. P. Blavatsky]].		This preceded by four years the [[Esoteric Section]] and the later "Inner Group" of [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|H. P. Blavatsky]].

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	<blockquote>The more I think of it, the more reasonable appears to me your plan of a Society within the London Society. Try, for something may come out of it.<ref>Vicente Hao Chin, Jr., ''The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett in chronological sequence'' No. 117 (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 404.</ref></blockquote>		<blockquote>The more I think of it, the more reasonable appears to me your plan of a Society within the London Society. Try, for something may come out of it.<ref>Vicente Hao Chin, Jr., ''The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett in chronological sequence'' No. 117 (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 404.</ref></blockquote>

	Early in January 1884, the London Lodge received a letter from [[Koot Hoomi\|Master K.H.]] proposing the formation of an Inner Group:		Early in January 1884, the London Lodge '''[[Mahatma Letter No. 120\|received a letter]]''' from [[Koot Hoomi\|Master K.H.]] proposing the formation of an Inner Group:

	<blockquote>It seems necessary for a proper study and correct understanding of our Philosophy and the benefit of those whose inclination leads them to seek esoteric knowledge from the Northern [[Buddhism\|Buddhist]] Source; and in order that such teaching should not be even virtually imposed or offered to those [[Theosophist]]s who may differ from our views, that an exclusive group composed of those members who desire to follow absolutely the teachings of the School to which we, of the [[Brotherhood_of_Adepts#The_Tibetan_Brotherhood\|Tibetan Brotherhood]], belong, should be formed under Mr. Sinnett's direction and within the "London Lodge T.S." Such is, in fact, the desire of the [[Maha Chohan]].<ref>Vicente Hao Chin, Jr., ''The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett in chronological sequence'' No. 120 (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 411.</ref></blockquote>		<blockquote>It seems necessary for a proper study and correct understanding of our Philosophy and the benefit of those whose inclination leads them to seek esoteric knowledge from the Northern [[Buddhism\|Buddhist]] Source; and in order that such teaching should not be even virtually imposed or offered to those [[Theosophist]]s who may differ from our views, that an exclusive group composed of those members who desire to follow absolutely the teachings of the School to which we, of the [[Brotherhood_of_Adepts#The_Tibetan_Brotherhood\|Tibetan Brotherhood]], belong, should be formed under Mr. Sinnett's direction and within the "London Lodge T.S." Such is, in fact, the desire of the [[Maha Chohan]].<ref>Vicente Hao Chin, Jr., ''The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett in chronological sequence'' No. 120 (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 411.</ref></blockquote>
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	<blockquote>Our last year's experience amply shows the danger of so recklessly submitting our sacred doctrines to the unprepared world. We expect, therefore, and are resolved to urge, if necessary more caution than ever from our followers in the exposition of our secret teachings. Consequently many of the latter which Mr. Sinnett and his fellow-students may from time to time receive from us, will have to be kept entirely secret from the world — if they would have us give them our help in that direction.<ref>Vicente Hao Chin, Jr., ''The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett in chronological sequence'' No. 120 (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 411.</ref></blockquote>		<blockquote>Our last year's experience amply shows the danger of so recklessly submitting our sacred doctrines to the unprepared world. We expect, therefore, and are resolved to urge, if necessary more caution than ever from our followers in the exposition of our secret teachings. Consequently many of the latter which Mr. Sinnett and his fellow-students may from time to time receive from us, will have to be kept entirely secret from the world — if they would have us give them our help in that direction.<ref>Vicente Hao Chin, Jr., ''The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett in chronological sequence'' No. 120 (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 411.</ref></blockquote>

	In late July or early August, 1884, following the resignation of [[C. C. Massey]] who was suspicious of the existence of the [[Mahatmas]], a petition was drafted to form the Inner Group.<ref>See [http://www.katinkahesselink.net/blavatsky/articles/v6/y1884_042.htm# Petition to the Masters for the Formation of an "Inner Group of the London Lodge"] at KatinkaHesselink.net</ref> Below are the names of the members that signed it:		In late July or early August, 1884, following the resignation of [[C. C. Massey]] who was suspicious of the existence of the [[Mahatmas]], a petition was drafted to form the Inner Group.<ref>See [http://www.katinkahesselink.net/blavatsky/articles/v6/y1884_042.htm# Petition to the Masters for the Formation of an "Inner Group of the London Lodge"] at KatinkaHesselink.net</ref> Both [[Morya\|Master Morya]] and [[Koot Hoomi\|Master Koot Hoomi]] added notations to this document, so it has been published in [[Letters from the Masters of the Wisdom (book)\|''Letters from the Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'']] as '''[[Mahatma Letter to London Lodge - LMW 1 No. 5\|Letter 5]]'''.

			Below are the names of the members that signed it:

	Mary Anne Arundale, [[Francesca Arundale]], [[A. J. Cooper-Oakley\|Alfred J. Cooper-Oakley]], [[Isabelle Cooper-Oakley\|H. Isabel Cooper-Oakley]], [[Archibald Keightley]], [[Bertram Keightley]], [[Isabel de Steiger]], Laura E. Falkiner, Edmond W. Wade, John Varley, Isabella Varley, Toni Schmiechen, [[Hermann Schmiechen]], Mary C. D. Hamilton, [[G. B. Finch\|Gerard B. Finch]], Louisa S. Cook, [[Mabel Collins]] (Mrs. Keningale Cook), Catherine Galindo, [[Patience Sinnett]], R. Palmer Thomas, [[Alfred Percy Sinnett\|A. P. Sinnett]], and Jane Wade.		Mary Anne Arundale, [[Francesca Arundale]], [[A. J. Cooper-Oakley\|Alfred J. Cooper-Oakley]], [[Isabelle Cooper-Oakley\|H. Isabel Cooper-Oakley]], [[Archibald Keightley]], [[Bertram Keightley]], [[Isabel de Steiger]], Laura E. Falkiner, Edmond W. Wade, John Varley, Isabella Varley, Toni Schmiechen, [[Hermann Schmiechen]], Mary C. D. Hamilton, [[G. B. Finch\|Gerard B. Finch]], Louisa S. Cook, [[Mabel Collins]] (Mrs. Keningale Cook), Catherine Galindo, [[Patience Sinnett]], R. Palmer Thomas, [[Alfred Percy Sinnett\|A. P. Sinnett]], and Jane Wade.

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	The opposition to the Tibetan teachings coming from the [[Masters of Wisdom\|Masters]] that the Kingsford-Maitland party held prompted [[Alfred Percy Sinnett\|Mr. Sinnett]] to write to [[Koot Hoomi\|Master K.H.]] proposing the formation of an "Inner Group" of the London Lodge. There, these teachings could be studied by those willing to do it without causing frictions in the Lodge. In December 1883, the Master ~~answers~~:		The opposition to the Tibetan teachings coming from the [[Masters of Wisdom\|Masters]] that the Kingsford-Maitland party held prompted [[Alfred Percy Sinnett\|Mr. Sinnett]] to write to [[Koot Hoomi\|Master K.H.]] proposing the formation of an "Inner Group" of the London Lodge. There, these teachings could be studied by those willing to do it without causing frictions in the Lodge. In December 1883, the Master answered:

	<blockquote>The more I think of it, the more reasonable appears to me your plan of a Society within the London Society. Try, for something may come out of it.<ref>Vicente Hao Chin, Jr., ''The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett in chronological sequence'' No. 117 (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 404.</ref></blockquote>		<blockquote>The more I think of it, the more reasonable appears to me your plan of a Society within the London Society. Try, for something may come out of it.<ref>Vicente Hao Chin, Jr., ''The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett in chronological sequence'' No. 117 (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 404.</ref></blockquote>

	Early in January 1884, the London Lodge ~~receives~~ a letter from [[Koot Hoomi\|Master K.H.]] proposing the formation of an Inner Group:		Early in January 1884, the London Lodge received a letter from [[Koot Hoomi\|Master K.H.]] proposing the formation of an Inner Group:

	<blockquote>It seems necessary for a proper study and correct understanding of our Philosophy and the benefit of those whose inclination leads them to seek esoteric knowledge from the Northern [[Buddhism\|Buddhist]] Source; and in order that such teaching should not be even virtually imposed or offered to those [[Theosophist]]s who may differ from our views, that an exclusive group composed of those members who desire to follow absolutely the teachings of the School to which we, of the [[Brotherhood_of_Adepts#The_Tibetan_Brotherhood\|Tibetan Brotherhood]], belong, should be formed under Mr. Sinnett's direction and within the "London Lodge T.S." Such is, in fact, the desire of the [[Maha Chohan]].<ref>Vicente Hao Chin, Jr., ''The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett in chronological sequence'' No. 120 (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 411.</ref></blockquote>		<blockquote>It seems necessary for a proper study and correct understanding of our Philosophy and the benefit of those whose inclination leads them to seek esoteric knowledge from the Northern [[Buddhism\|Buddhist]] Source; and in order that such teaching should not be even virtually imposed or offered to those [[Theosophist]]s who may differ from our views, that an exclusive group composed of those members who desire to follow absolutely the teachings of the School to which we, of the [[Brotherhood_of_Adepts#The_Tibetan_Brotherhood\|Tibetan Brotherhood]], belong, should be formed under Mr. Sinnett's direction and within the "London Lodge T.S." Such is, in fact, the desire of the [[Maha Chohan]].<ref>Vicente Hao Chin, Jr., ''The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett in chronological sequence'' No. 120 (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 411.</ref></blockquote>

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	This preceded by four years the [[Esoteric Section]] and the later "Inner Group" of [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|H. P. Blavatsky]].		This preceded by four years the [[Esoteric Section]] and the later "Inner Group" of [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|H. P. Blavatsky]].

			[[Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa\|C. Jinarājadāsa]] wrote of his experience:
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			In 1894 I was admitted into the Inner group of the London Lodge as a [[chela]] of the Master, and was present at the intimate and informal gatherings of the Group which were held on most Sunday mornings in Mr. Sinnett's library for discussion."<ref>C. Jinarājadāsa, ''The "K. H." Letters to C. W. Leadbeater'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1941), 74.</ref>
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	== Eleusinian Society ==		== Eleusinian Society ==

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	On [[October 21]], 1883, due to [[Anna Bonus Kingsford\|Dr. Kingsford]] being "unavoidably absent", [[Edward Maitland]] read an address from her before the Lodge. Several members protested its language and passed a Resolution stating the fact. Internal dissension began to come out into the open.		On [[October 21]], 1883, due to [[Anna Bonus Kingsford\|Dr. Kingsford]] being "unavoidably absent", [[Edward Maitland]] read an address from her before the Lodge. Several members protested its language and passed a Resolution stating the fact. Internal dissension began to come out into the open.

	Members were divided among two distinct groups: one, the larger, led by Mr. Sinnett, was specially drawn to the Oriental and Tibetan teachings, as represented in his books, [[The Occult World (book)\|The Occult World]] and [[Esoteric Buddhism (book)\|Esoteric Buddhism]]; the second, the smaller, led by Dr. Kingsford and Edward Maitland, was more attracted to a revival of mystical and [[Christianity#Esoteric Christianity\|esoteric Christianity]], the [[Kabbalah]] and the teachings of the [[Hermeticism\|Hermetic philosophy]].		Members were divided among two distinct groups: one, the larger, led by Mr. Sinnett, was specially drawn to the Oriental and Tibetan teachings, as represented in his books, [[The Occult World (book)\|''The Occult World'']] and [[Esoteric Buddhism (book)\|''Esoteric Buddhism'']]; the second, the smaller, led by Dr. Kingsford and Edward Maitland, was more attracted to a revival of mystical and [[Christianity#Esoteric Christianity\|esoteric Christianity]], the [[Kabbalah]] and the teachings of the [[Hermeticism\|Hermetic philosophy]].

	In December (some sources say the 9th, some others the 16th), Dr. Kingsford and Mr. Maitland released a Circular entitled ''A Letter Addressed to the Fellows of the London Lodge of The Theosophical Society, by the President and a Vice-President of the Lodge'' (privately printed by Bunny and Davis, Shrewsbury, England. 39 pp.) severely criticizing the teachings contained in Mr. Sinnett's book [[Esoteric Buddhism (book)\|''Esoteric Buddhism'']]. The Circular also stated the necessity of forming a distinct body or group within the general group of the Lodge.		In December (some sources say the 9th, some others the 16th), Dr. Kingsford and Mr. Maitland released a Circular entitled ''A Letter Addressed to the Fellows of the London Lodge of The Theosophical Society, by the President and a Vice-President of the Lodge'' (privately printed by Bunny and Davis, Shrewsbury, England. 39 pp.) severely criticizing the teachings contained in Mr. Sinnett's book [[Esoteric Buddhism (book)\|''Esoteric Buddhism'']]. The Circular also stated the necessity of forming a distinct body or group within the general group of the Lodge.

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	On April, 1883, [[Alfred Percy Sinnett\|Mr. Sinnett]] moved back to London and joined the Lodge. On [[May 20]], 1883, [[Anna Bonus Kingsford\|Dr. Anna Kingsford]] and [[Edward Maitland]] returned to England, after a stay in Switzerland, to commence their duties in connection with the British Theosophical Society. Mrs. Kingsford suggested that the name be changed to "London Lodge of the Theosophical Society". On [[June 3]], at a meeting held at 1, Albert Mansions, Victoria St., London, S.W., the English Fellows decided, at Dr. Anna ~~Kinsford~~'s wish, seconded by Mr. Sinnett, to change the name of their Lodge.		On April, 1883, [[Alfred Percy Sinnett\|Mr. Sinnett]] moved back to London and joined the Lodge. On [[May 20]], 1883, [[Anna Bonus Kingsford\|Dr. Anna Kingsford]] and [[Edward Maitland]] returned to England, after a stay in Switzerland, to commence their duties in connection with the British Theosophical Society. Mrs. Kingsford suggested that the name be changed to "London Lodge of the Theosophical Society". On [[June 3]], at a meeting held at 1, Albert Mansions, Victoria St., London, S.W., the English Fellows decided, at Dr. Anna Kingsford's wish, seconded by Mr. Sinnett, to change the name of their Lodge.

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	Members were divided among two distinct groups: one, the larger, led by Mr. Sinnett, was specially drawn to the Oriental and Tibetan teachings, as represented in his books, [[The Occult World (book)\|''The Occult World'']] and [[Esoteric Buddhism (book)\|''Esoteric Buddhism'']]; the second, the smaller, led by Dr. Kingsford and Edward Maitland, was more attracted to a revival of mystical and [[Christianity#Esoteric Christianity\|esoteric Christianity]], the [[Kabbalah]] and the teachings of the [[Hermeticism\|Hermetic philosophy]].		Members were divided among two distinct groups: one, the larger, led by Mr. Sinnett, was specially drawn to the Oriental and Tibetan teachings, as represented in his books, [[The Occult World (book)\|''The Occult World'']] and [[Esoteric Buddhism (book)\|''Esoteric Buddhism'']]; the second, the smaller, led by Dr. Kingsford and Edward Maitland, was more attracted to a revival of mystical and [[Christianity#Esoteric Christianity\|esoteric Christianity]], the [[Kabbalah]] and the teachings of the [[Hermeticism\|Hermetic philosophy]].

	In December (some sources say the 9th, some others the 16th), Dr. Kingsford and Mr. Maitland released a ~~Circular~~ entitled ''A Letter Addressed to the Fellows of the London Lodge of The Theosophical Society, by the President and a Vice-President of the Lodge'' (privately printed by Bunny and Davis, Shrewsbury, England. 39 pp.) severely criticizing the teachings contained in Mr. Sinnett's book [[Esoteric Buddhism (book)\|''Esoteric Buddhism'']]. The Circular also stated the necessity of forming a distinct body or group within the general group of the Lodge.		In December (some sources say the 9th, some others the 16th), Dr. Kingsford and Mr. Maitland released a circular entitled ''A Letter Addressed to the Fellows of the London Lodge of The Theosophical Society, by the President and a Vice-President of the Lodge'' (privately printed by Bunny and Davis, Shrewsbury, England. 39 pp.) severely criticizing the teachings contained in Mr. Sinnett's book [[Esoteric Buddhism (book)\|''Esoteric Buddhism'']]. The Circular also stated the necessity of forming a distinct body or group within the general group of the Lodge. [[T. Subba Row]] wrote a rebuttal – his [https://universaltheosophy.com/tsr/observations-letter-esoteric-buddhism/ "Observations"] on the circular, pointing out misunderstandings in the Kingsford-Maitland document about the nature of the [[Brotherhood of Adepts]] and Sinnett's books.

	With the date for the election of new authorities approaching, [[Koot Hoomi\|Mahatma K.H.]] sent telegrams to Mr. Sinnett and Mrs. Kingsford saying that the latter should remain as President of the Lodge. The reason for this was given by the Master in [[Mahatma Letter No. 120\|one of his letters]], where he stated that "whether the gifted President of the 'London Lodge' Theos. Soc. entertains feelings of reverence or disrespect toward the humble and unknown individuals at the head of the Tibetan Good Law", due to the fact that the London population was not familiar with Tibetan doctrines, a Christian esoteric approach was better fitted "for the purpose we have all at heart, namely the dissemination of TRUTH through Esoteric doctrines, conveyed by whatever religious channel, and the effacement of crass materialism and blind prejudices and skepticism".<ref>Vicente Hao Chin, Jr., ''The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett in chronological sequence'' No. 120 (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 409-410.</ref>		With the date for the election of new authorities approaching, [[Koot Hoomi\|Mahatma K.H.]] sent telegrams to Mr. Sinnett and Mrs. Kingsford saying that the latter should remain as President of the Lodge. The reason for this was given by the Master in [[Mahatma Letter No. 120\|one of his letters]], where he stated that "whether the gifted President of the 'London Lodge' Theos. Soc. entertains feelings of reverence or disrespect toward the humble and unknown individuals at the head of the Tibetan Good Law", due to the fact that the London population was not familiar with Tibetan doctrines, a Christian esoteric approach was better fitted "for the purpose we have all at heart, namely the dissemination of TRUTH through Esoteric doctrines, conveyed by whatever religious channel, and the effacement of crass materialism and blind prejudices and skepticism".<ref>Vicente Hao Chin, Jr., ''The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett in chronological sequence'' No. 120 (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 409-410.</ref>

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	Mary Anne Arundale, [[Francesca Arundale]], [[A. J. Cooper-Oakley\|Alfred J. Cooper-Oakley]], [[Isabelle Cooper-Oakley\|H. Isabel Cooper-Oakley]], [[Archibald Keightley]], [[Bertram Keightley]], [[Isabelle de Steiger]], Laura E. Falkiner, Edmond W. Wade, John Varley, Isabella Varley, Toni Schmiechen, [[Hermann Schmiechen]], Mary C. D. Hamilton, [[G. B. Finch\|Gerard B. Finch]], Louisa S. Cook, [[Mabel Collins]] (Mrs. Keningale Cook), Catherine Galindo, [[Patience Sinnett]], R. Palmer Thomas, [[Alfred Percy Sinnett\|A. P. Sinnett]], and Jane Wade.		Mary Anne Arundale, [[Francesca Arundale]], [[A. J. Cooper-Oakley\|Alfred J. Cooper-Oakley]], [[Isabelle Cooper-Oakley\|H. Isabel Cooper-Oakley]], [[Archibald Keightley]], [[Bertram Keightley]], [[Isabelle de Steiger]], Laura E. Falkiner, Edmond W. Wade, John Varley, Isabella Varley, Toni Schmiechen, [[Hermann Schmiechen]], Mary C. D. Hamilton, [[G. B. Finch\|Gerard B. Finch]], Louisa S. Cook, [[Mabel Collins]] (Mrs. Keningale Cook), Catherine Galindo, [[Patience Sinnett]], R. Palmer Thomas, [[Alfred Percy Sinnett\|A. P. Sinnett]], and Jane Wade.

	This preceded by four years the [[Esoteric Section]] and the later "Inner Group" of [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|H. P. Blavatsky]].		This preceded by four years the [[Esoteric Section]] and the later '''[[Esoteric_Section#Inner_Group\|Inner Group]]''' of [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|H. P. Blavatsky]].

	[[Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa\|C. Jinarājadāsa]] wrote of his experience:		[[Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa\|C. Jinarājadāsa]] wrote of his experience:

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	On [[October 21]], 1883, due to [[Anna Bonus Kingsford\|Dr. Kingsford]] being "unavoidably absent", [[Edward Maitland]] read an address from her before the Lodge. Several members protested its language and passed a Resolution stating the fact. Internal dissension began to come out into the open.		On [[October 21]], 1883, due to [[Anna Bonus Kingsford\|Dr. Kingsford]] being "unavoidably absent", [[Edward Maitland]] read an address from her before the Lodge. Several members protested its language and passed a Resolution stating the fact. Internal dissension began to come out into the open.

	Members were divided among two distinct groups: one, the larger, led by Mr. Sinnett, was specially drawn to the Oriental and Tibetan teachings, as represented in his books, [[The Occult World (book)\|The Occult World]] and [[Esoteric Buddhism (book)\|Esoteric Buddhism]]; the second, the smaller, led by Dr. Kingsford and Edward Maitland, was more attracted to a revival of mystical and [[Christianity#Esoteric Christianity\|esoteric Christianity]], the [[Kabbalah]] and the teachings of the [[Hermeticism\|Hermetic philosophy]].		Members were divided among two distinct groups: one, the larger, led by Mr. Sinnett, was specially drawn to the Oriental and Tibetan teachings, as represented in his books, [[The Occult World (book)\|''The Occult World'']] and [[Esoteric Buddhism (book)\|''Esoteric Buddhism'']]; the second, the smaller, led by Dr. Kingsford and Edward Maitland, was more attracted to a revival of mystical and [[Christianity#Esoteric Christianity\|esoteric Christianity]], the [[Kabbalah]] and the teachings of the [[Hermeticism\|Hermetic philosophy]].

	In December (some sources say the 9th, some others the 16th), Dr. Kingsford and Mr. Maitland released a Circular entitled ''A Letter Addressed to the Fellows of the London Lodge of The Theosophical Society, by the President and a Vice-President of the Lodge'' (privately printed by Bunny and Davis, Shrewsbury, England. 39 pp.) severely criticizing the teachings contained in Mr. Sinnett's book [[Esoteric Buddhism (book)\|''Esoteric Buddhism'']]. The Circular also stated the necessity of forming a distinct body or group within the general group of the Lodge.		In December (some sources say the 9th, some others the 16th), Dr. Kingsford and Mr. Maitland released a Circular entitled ''A Letter Addressed to the Fellows of the London Lodge of The Theosophical Society, by the President and a Vice-President of the Lodge'' (privately printed by Bunny and Davis, Shrewsbury, England. 39 pp.) severely criticizing the teachings contained in Mr. Sinnett's book [[Esoteric Buddhism (book)\|''Esoteric Buddhism'']]. The Circular also stated the necessity of forming a distinct body or group within the general group of the Lodge.