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The Astral Plane

by C. W. Leadbeater

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1895
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  1. Preface

    1:51

  2. Introduction

    14:33

  3. Scenery

    23:48

  4. Inhabitants 1: Human, Living and Dead

    14:21

  5. Inhabitants: Dead, continued

    19:51

  6. Inhabitants: Dead, continued

    18:20

  7. Inhabitants: Dead, continued

    9:28

  8. Inhabitants 2: Non-Human

    17:27

  9. Inhabitants 2: Non-Human, continued, Elemental Essences, Kamarupas of Animals

    12:52

  10. Inhabitants 2: Non-Human, Nature Spirits

    11:32

  11. Inhabitants 2: Non-Human, The Devas

    12:53

  12. Inhabitants: 3: Artificial, Elementals formed Unconsciously

    18:13

  13. Inhabitants 3: Artificial, Continued, Elementals formed Consciously

    16:21

  14. Phenomena

    16:13

  15. Phenomena, Continued

    22:38

  16. Conclusion

    4:21

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C. W. Leadbeater gives an unseen realm the structure of a place that can be mapped and classified. Published in 1895, this Theosophical manual describes what he calls the astral plane, placing it within a series of levels beyond ordinary physical perception. He argues that trained observers can explore it, while warning that unfamiliar vision and changing appearances can mislead a beginner. These are claims within his spiritual system, presented with the organising habits of a reference book.

The sections move from scenery to inhabitants and phenomena, including nature spirits, apparitions and the practices of spiritualist gatherings. A passage on elemental essence divides it by density and character, then describes how passing thoughts supposedly alter its shapes. For readers studying Theosophy, the interest lies in the detailed vocabulary and categories used to explain an invisible world. The book also shows how Leadbeater connects spiritual development with the interpretation of unusual experiences.

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C. W. Leadbeater

C. W. Leadbeater (1854-1934) was a British writer, editor and Anglican priest who belonged to the Theosophical Society and wrote on occult subjects. With J. I. Wedgwood he started the Liberal Catholic Church. He received the Subba Row Medal in 1897, and "The Astral Plane" is among his books.

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First published
1895
Reading time
About 2 hours
Pages
63
Language
English
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