Annie Besant

The Ancient Wisdom

Theosophy

The Ancient Wisdom is a book by British theosophist Annie Besant, first published in 1897. In it, the author introduces and takes the reader through the concept of other planes of existence. Chapters include: The Physical Plane; The Astral Plane; Kamaloka; The Mental Plane; Devachan; The Buddhic and Nirvanic Planes; Reincarnation; Karma; The Law Of Sacrifice; Man's Ascent; and, Building a Kosmos.