A comparison of Hinduism and Theosophy

Theosophy and Hinduism are two very complex religions that have many similarities and differences that aid to the comparison of them. Some of their most central elements are similar such as, the practice of meditation and yoga and the belief in reincarnation and karma, yet they use different functions of each. Theosophy uses some of the same ideas as Hinduism and can go hand and hand, but Hinduism does not go with Theosophy. In Theosophy, …

…outlook on how religions have experienced many of the same things historically and therefore have shaped them the same way, but at the same time, have very unique qualities. Bibliography: Ferm, Vergilius. An Encyclopedia of Religion. New York: Philosophical Library, 1945. Molloy, Michael. Experiencing the Worlds Religions. Tradition, Challenge, and Change. <Tab/>New York: McGraw Hill, 2005. Theosophy Library Online. 17 November 2005. (http://theosophy.org) The Theosophical Society. Pasadena, CA. 17 November 2005. (http://theosociety.org)