Manly P. Hall: H.P. Blavatsky and the Secret Doctrine

Madame Helena Petrovna Blavatsky was a clear favorite of Manly Hall's, as he had a deep respect for her work and realized its importance to the esoteric and metaphysical community. Her "Isis Unveiled" and "Secret Doctrine" were both quoted extensively in Mr. Hall's magnum opus, "The Secret Teachings of All Ages".

In this lecture, given in Los Angeles on May 16, 1962, Hall sets the context for H.P. Blavatsky's life and describes how difficult it was for a Western woman to travel in the East, parts of which were nearly inaccessible to even men at the time. She spent time in Asia, India, the Holy Land and the Americas (including studying the First Americans in the Southwestern United States).

'The Secret Doctrine', along with Godfrey Higgins earlier 'Anacalypsis', were the most extensive works on comparative religion and philosophy that were printed in the 1800's. Hall took these books even further in 1928 with "The Secret Teachings of All Ages, as he also included over 50 color paintings and 200 diagrams and images along with the text.

As one of our community members pointed out, this lecture was one in a five-part series, titled, "Landmarks of Esoteric Literature"

As a tribute to Mr. Hall and in reverence for his love of Madame Blavatsky, we offer this lecture to all who are interested, and we hope to provide more lectures along these lines. This particular recording is almost 2 hours long, and was given as part of a 5-part Wednesday night seminar series on Esoteric Literature.

Thank you for all your support of the Society, and your contributions are vital to the continuation of Mr. Hall's legacy.
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[broytv]

Been listening to manly p hall for over a decade now ... You can tell in his voice that he knows more then he speaks.

[MadameDeVaux]

What an underrated gift to humanity he was.

[noahdanielg]

A legend talking about a legend, great stuff!

[zamoraobed]

This man is pouring his soul out in every word. I'm awakened and love to hear him all the time.

[nickosnachos]

im gratefull for being part in this growing interest towards the wisdom this man passionately shares with his fellow being

[Raelven]

So grateful these lectures were saved and can be released.

[Tammivelho]

"How much ignorance do we have to stack up in order to achieve a mountain of truth?"
~ Manly P. Hall R.I.P

[RazorRedPresa]

I love the pauses when he lectures that allow you to quickly think and digest the information!

[ThoughtCriminalBobBarker]

This channel I owe a debt a gratitude. This is one of the most important collections of work on YT and is a treasure in my humble opinion. Thank you for the uploads, they certainly aren't lost on everyone, maybe most lol, but I've always favored smaller parties anyhow lol.

Be well all, keep an open mind, just not so open that your brain matter spills out my friends lol.

[Balajebalaje]

Grateful Thanks To "Manly Hall Society" for Presenting This Rare Original Lectures Delivered By Mr. Hall Himself!!Manly P. Hall March 1901 - August 1990 (89 Years). Great Philosopher, Bold And Powerful Mystique. "The Secret Teachings Of All Ages" - REMARKABLE Masterpiece!!

[EstrellaYanezEL]

Ah ha! How have I never ran across this? I've heard Mr. Hall reference Madame Blavatsky's work before, but I didn't know he did this lecture! These are two of my favorite thought leaders with Madame Blavatsky being the most influential to me, personally! 🤗

[joegardens]

Thank you for providing this material...

[ryanhudson]

Interesting content. Never let's me down. The ol boy was truly an adept auditor. The span of his knowledge is abysmally deep. Cheers to the MAN.

[collinbradley]

Magnificent expression as always, and all this said and written “yesterday for today”.

HPB and MPH had phenomenal insight .... and laid the foundations for this which would become most desirable and required when needed, It would be available.

Universal law, without dogma and free from creeds.
True religion and philosophy.

Love faith and hope .... there is light on the path.

The taste of bread depends on how hungry you are.

🙏✌️❤️🌍🧘

[spiritfox]

Thank you so much for publishing those lectures. I'm so happy I came across your channel.

[reversefulfillment]

Have been waiting to digest this. Now is the moment.

[janomaden]

The insight and contributions of Manly P. Hall with his lectures helps one the most while one studies theosophy. When you need someone to help you understand and synthesize the ancient philosophies, mythologies and belief systems and also someone to help you while you try to gain certain perceptions (actually apperceptions as he likes to call it) into the deep and abstract meanings of the teachings, he was and always will be there. Not just for us but also for the future generations thanks to the work that you have been doing. His sentences beginning with "for all things" or phrases like "gradual unfoldment" will always echo in the minds of those who are grateful for his contributions (Btw still waiting for the pythagoras series with ever increasing excitement) :)

[Dovah]

Yes! I'd be looking for a properly restored iteration of this lecture with no luck. Thanks so much!

[TheDiceMan]

"We grow only when we outgrow a mistake"

[YoungGunneR]

I love all of Mr. Hall's lectures but i have to listen on 1.25 because sometimes i fall asleep of how slow he speaks. much love and respect to all searching for a deeper meaning of life then what we as a human race have been programed to live by