From New Dawn Special Issue Vol 13 No 2 (June 2019) One of the most controversial figures to emerge from the Theosophical Society (TS) in the early twentieth century grew up a devout Christian far removed from occult circles. For […]
Secret History
Evolution Upside-Down: History is Cyclical, Not Linear
From New Dawn Special Issue Vol 12 No 3 (June 2018) Charles Darwin possessed some characteristics which greatly endear him to me. He was an ‘amateur’, not a professional, making it clear that an all-consuming thirst for knowledge is a […]
The Fantastic Reality of Pauwels and Bergier
From New Dawn 165 (Nov-Dec 2017) In 1960 a book appeared in France that triggered a kind of revolution. Not a political one, although one of the book’s authors had political ideas that slanted distinctly toward the right. It was […]
Original Genius: David Unaipon (1872–1967) born David Ngunaitponi
From New Dawn 160 (Jan-Feb 2017) In modern times, the term ‘genius’ has been thrown about far too often for it to be meaningful. From celebrities to politicians, the standard of the genius has dropped so low that we can […]
A Link in the Golden Chain: The Life & Times of Vyvyan Deacon, Australia’s Pioneer Metaphysical Teacher
From New Dawn 161 (Mar-Apr 2017) Early twentieth century Australia saw a flowering of alternative spirituality when a number of communities, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne, embraced the influx of occult and spiritualistic practices from Victorian England. A central figure […]