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His books and pamphlets

Here you will find CWL's books and pamphlets, sorted by year of publication. All of these works can be read and downloaded legally for free, as they are in the public domain.

If you prefer to read printed books, see the list of printed books by him currently available in stores. In addition, four books containing selected articles on various topics have recently been published.

Our Relation to Children

1889

Our Relation to Children
A spiritual perspective on education, responsibility, and child development.
Adyar Pamphlet No. 170

The Astral Plane

1895

The Astral Plane
Its Scenery, Inhabitants and Phenomena
A detailed description of the astral world, its laws, and its inhabitants.

The Devachanic Plane

1896

The Devachanic Plane
Its Characteristics and Inhabitants (Theosophical manual No. 6)
A description of the heaven world and the states of consciousness experienced there.

Invisible Helpers

1896

Invisible Helpers
A Story of Helping at Night the So-called "Dead" by Those Who Are Still in the Land of the "Living"
A description of unseen beings who assist humanity from subtler planes.

Dreams

1898

Dreams
What They Are and How They Are Caused
An exploration of dreams, their causes, symbolism, and spiritual significance.

Clairvoyance

1899

Clairvoyance
A practical and theoretical study of clairvoyant perception and its development.

Thought Forms

1901

Thought Forms
Written in collaboration with Annie Besant
A study of how thoughts create forms on subtle planes of matter.

An Outline of Theosophy

1902

An Outline of Theosophy
A Simple Elucidation of Theosophical Principles
Leadbeater presents a clear and systematic introduction to the core principles of Theosophy.

Man Visible and Invisible

1902

Man Visible and Invisible
Examples of Different Types of Men Seen by Means of Trained Clairvoyance
An illustrated study of the human aura and subtle bodies.

The Other Side of Death

1903

The Other Side of Death
Scientifically Examined by Clairvoyant Observation and Carefully Described
Further reflections on the experiences following physical death.

Some Glimpses of Occultism

1903

Some Glimpses of Occultism
Ancient and Modern
An introductory overview of occult science and hidden realities.

The Christian Creed

1904

The Christian Creed
Its Origin and Signification
An esoteric examination of the origins and deeper meaning of the Christian creed.

Occult Chemistry

1908

Occult Chemistry
A Series of Clairvoyant Observations on the Chemical Elements
Written in collaboration with Annie Besant

Clairvoyant observations of atoms and chemical elements.

The Perfume of Egypt

1911

The Perfume of Egypt: And Other Weird Stories
A collection of unusual and thought-provoking stories drawn from the author’s personal experiences.

The Attitude of the Enquirer

April 1911

The Attitude of the Enquirer
Adyar Pamphlet No. 2
Guidance on the mindset and inner qualities required for serious spiritual inquiry.

The Power and Use of Thought

November 1911

The Power and Use of Thought
Adyar Pamphlet No. 9
An explanation of how thought shapes character, destiny, and surroundings.

The Inner Life Vol. I

1911

The Inner Life Vol. I
Teachings and observations drawn from inner-plane experiences and instruction.

The Inner Life Vol. II

1912

The Inner Life Vol. II
Further insights into occult realities and spiritual guidance.

A Textbook of Theosophy

1912

A Textbook of Theosophy
A systematic presentation of Theosophical concepts for study and reference.

The Life After Death

1912

The Life After Death: And How Theosophy Unveils It
A detailed Theosophical account of human existence after physical death.

What Theosophy Does For Us

February 1912

What Theosophy Does For Us
Adyar Pamphlet No. 12
A concise explanation of how Theosophy offers meaning, purpose, and spiritual orientation in life.

The Law of Cause and Effect

October 1912

The Law of Cause and Effect
Adyar Pamphlet No. 20
An explanation of karma as a universal law governing human actions and experience.

To Those Who Mourn

October 1912

To Those Who Mourn
Solace for Bereaved Person based on Principles of Evolution and Reincarnation
Adyar Pamphlet No. 141
Spiritual comfort and perspective for those grieving the loss of loved ones.

Man: Whence, How, and Whither

1913

Man: Whence, How, and Whither
A Record of Clairvoyant Investigation
Written in collaboration with Annie Besant
An outline of humanity’s origin, evolution, and spiritual destiny.

The Hidden Side of Things

1913

The Hidden Side of Things
A Treatise on the Occult Realities Behind Ordinary Experiences, Ceremonies, Etc. by a Seer
An exploration of invisible realities underlying ordinary life and events.

Vegetarianism and Occultism

November 1913

Vegetarianism and Occultism
Adyar Pamphlet No. 33
An exploration of the spiritual and occult implications of diet and lifestyle choices.

The Smaller Buddhist Catechism

May 1914

The Smaller Buddhist Catechism
Written in collaboration with C. Jinarajadasa
Adyar Pamphlet No. 41
A concise introduction to fundamental Buddhist teachings in question-and-answer form.

Australia and New Zealand as the Home
of a New Sub-Race

1915

Australia and New Zealand as the Home of a New Sub-Race
Four Lectures Delivered under the Auspices of the Theosophical Society, at Sydney, in August, 1915
A Theosophical interpretation of Australia and New Zealand’s role in human evolution.

The Great War

February 1916

The Great War
Adyar Pamphlet No. 117
A Theosophical reflection on the spiritual causes and consequences of the First World War.

Starlight

1917

Starlight
Seven Addresses Given for Love of the Star
Short spiritual reflections offering ethical guidance and inner inspiration.

Masters of Wisdom

1918

Masters of Wisdom
Adyar Pamphlet No. 86
A description of the spiritual Masters who guide and oversee humanity’s evolution.

The Hidden Side of Christian Festivals

1920

The Hidden Side of Christian Festivals
An examination of the unseen spiritual forces behind Christian holy days.

The Monad

1920

The Monad: And Other Essays upon the Higher Consciousness
Essays exploring the divine core of humanity and higher states of awareness.

The Science of the Sacraments

1920

The Science of the Sacraments
An Occult and Clairvoyant Study of the Christian Eucharist
An analysis of Christian sacraments as precise spiritual operations.

Talks on At the feet of the master

1920

Talks on "At the Feet of the Master"
A Commentary in Thirtytwo Talks
Explanatory talks offering practical insights into the teachings of At the Feet of the Master.

The Lives of Alcyone I

1920

The Lives of Alcyone - Part I (Lives 1 to 15)
A Clairvoyant Investigation of the Lives Throughout the Ages of a Large Band of Servers
The first volume documenting a soul’s development through successive incarnations.

The Lives of Alcyone II

1920

The Lives of Alcyone - Part II (Lives 16 to 30)
A Clairvoyant Investigation of the Lives Throughout the Ages of a Large Band of Servers
Further reincarnation case studies illustrating karma and continuity of consciousness.

The Lives of Alcyone III

1920

The Lives of Alcyone - Part III (Lives 31 to 48)
A Clairvoyant Investigation of the Lives Throughout the Ages of a Large Band of Servers
Additional incarnational histories revealing long-term spiritual growth.

The Liturgy According to the Use of the Liberal Catholic Church

1924

The Liturgy According to the Use of the Liberal Catholic Church
Written in collaboration with James Ingall Wedgwood
The official liturgical text of the Liberal Catholic Church for worship and sacraments.

The Masters and the Path

1925

The Masters and the Path
A Treatise on the Path to Perfection with Its Initiations and Ultimate Goal from a Theosophical Viewpoint
A description of the Ascended Masters and the stages of discipleship on the path of initiation.

Glimpses of Masonic History

1926

Glimpses of Masonic History
Selected esoteric insights into key moments of Masonic history.

Ancient Ideals in Modern Masonry

1926

Ancient Ideals in Modern Masonry
An Address Given to the Sydney Lodge No. 404, in 1915
Adyar Pamphlet No. 172
An examination of enduring spiritual principles preserved within modern Freemasonry.

The Hidden Life in Freemasonry

1926

The Hidden Life in Freemasonry
Leadbeater reveals the inner spiritual processes active within Masonic ceremonies.

Telepathy and Mind-Cure

1926


Telepathy and Mind-Cure
A study of telepathy, mental healing, and the power of thought.
Talks on the Path of Occultism - Vol. I

1926

Talks on the Path of Occultism - Vol. I
Commentary on “At the Feet of the Master”
Written in collaboration with Annie Besant
Practical guidance and instruction for students walking the path of occult development.

Talks on the Path of Occultism - Vol. II

1926

Talks on the Path of Occultism - Vol. II
Commentary on “The Voice of the Silence"
Written in collaboration with Annie Besant
Practical guidance and instruction for students walking the path of occult development.

Talks on the Path of Occultism - Vol. III

1926

Talks on the Path of Occultism - Vol. III
Commentary on “Light on the Path"
Written in collaboration with Annie Besant
Practical guidance and instruction for students walking the path of occult development.

The Chakras

1927

The Chakras
A Monograph
A detailed explanation of the human chakras and their role in spiritual development.

Spiritualism and Theosophy

1928

Spiritualism and Theosophy
Scientifically Examined and Carefully Described
A comparison of spiritualism and Theosophy, clarifying their methods and aims.

The World-Mother as Symbol and Fact

1928

The World-Mother as Symbol and Fact
An exploration of the feminine divine principle as spiritual reality and universal symbol.

How Theosophy Came to Me

1930

How Theosophy Came to Me
Autobiographical Reminiscences
Leadbeater recounts his personal journey toward Theosophy and occult understanding.

The Beginnings of the Sixth Root Race

1931

The Beginnings of the Sixth Root Race
A Prophecy of the Near and Far Future
A Theosophical view of humanity’s future evolutionary stage.

The Work of Theosophists

November 1931

The Work of Theosophists
Adyar Pamphlet No. 155
An outline of the aims, responsibilities, and service of Theosophists.

A World in Distress

November 1931

A World in Distress: The Remedies As Seen by the Theosophist
by C. Jinarajadasa, C. W. Leadbeater and L. W. Rogers
Adyar Pamphlet No. 172
A Theosophical analysis of global crises and their spiritual solutions.

The Third Object of the Theosophical Society

April 1934

The Third Object of the Theosophical Society
Adyar Pamphlet No. 184
An explanation of the scientific and occult investigation of hidden laws of nature.

The Noble Eightfold Path

April 1934

The Noble Eightfold Path
Written in collaboration with Annie Besant
Adyar Pamphlet No. 192
An esoteric interpretation of the Buddhist path of spiritual development.

Some Fundamental Teachings

1937

Some Fundamental Teachings
Outer Head of the ES, Adyar
A concise overview of core Theosophical doctrines and principles.

The Soul's Growth Through Reincarnation I+II

1941

The Soul's Growth Through Reincarnation
Vol. I, II - Lives of Erato and Spica
Case studies illustrating the soul’s evolution through successive lives.

The Soul's Growth Through Reincarnation III

1946

The Soul's Growth Through Reincarnation
Vol. III - The Lives of Orion
Case studies illustrating the soul’s evolution through successive lives.

Occult Chemistry Investigations

1946

Occult Chemistry Investigations
A Record of the Examination by Clairvoyant Magnification into the Structure of 99 Chemical Elements and some Compounds

The Soul's Growth Through Reincarnation IV-VI

1948

The Soul's Growth Through Reincarnation
Vol. IV, V, VI - The Lives of Ursa, Vega and Eudox
Case studies illustrating the soul’s evolution through successive lives.

The Soul's Growth Through Reincarnation VII-X

1950

The Soul's Growth Through Reincarnation
Vol. VII, VIII, IX, X - The Lives of Ulysses, Abel, Arcor and Vale
Case studies illustrating the soul’s evolution through successive lives.

Creating Character

1950

Creating Character
Written in collaboration with Annie Besant
Adyar Pamphlets 205-207
Practical guidance on ethical development and the formation of character.

The Occult History of Java

1951

The Occult History of Java
An esoteric account of Java’s hidden history and spiritual influences.

The Christian Gnosis

1983

The Christian Gnosis
An exploration of the mystical and esoteric foundations of Christianity.