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Contributed [[Wakefield B - Is Theosophy a Pessimistic Philosophy|"Is Theosophy a Pessimistic Philosophy?"]] to ''The Path'' (April 1891), arguing against each of the standard dictionary definitions of pessimism in turn that Theosophy teaches a universe of justice and progress, not of evil or futility; and [[Wakefield B - Is Self-Annihilation the End and Aim of Life|"Is Self-Annihilation the End and Aim of Life?"]] (May 1891), arguing that neither Devachan nor Nirvana annihilates the individuality, which as the Higher Ego continues and carries forward what is worthy of preservation from each personality. | Contributed [[Wakefield B - Is Theosophy a Pessimistic Philosophy|"Is Theosophy a Pessimistic Philosophy?"]] to ''The Path'' (April 1891), arguing against each of the standard dictionary definitions of pessimism in turn that Theosophy teaches a universe of justice and progress, not of evil or futility; and [[Wakefield B - Is Self-Annihilation the End and Aim of Life|"Is Self-Annihilation the End and Aim of Life?"]] (May 1891), arguing that neither Devachan nor Nirvana annihilates the individuality, which as the Higher Ego continues and carries forward what is worthy of preservation from each personality. | ||
Also contributed [[Wakefield B - Lessons on the Stanzas of the Secret Doctrine|"Lessons on the Stanzas of the Secret Doctrine"]] (January 1892), a question-and-answer study course on the Stanzas of Dzyan developed for Branch study by the Sioux City T. S. and printed as a model for other Branches. Naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace, who met her in Sioux City in 1887, described her in a letter as "a fine botanical artist & amateur botanist"; she had earlier taught at Illinois State Normal University (1864, 1875-1881), and in later life lived at the Theosophical colony of Point Loma, California. | |||
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Wakefield, Bandusia
American Theosophist associated with the Sioux City, Iowa branch; a frequent contributor to The Path through the first half of the 1890s.
Contributed "Is Theosophy a Pessimistic Philosophy?" to The Path (April 1891), arguing against each of the standard dictionary definitions of pessimism in turn that Theosophy teaches a universe of justice and progress, not of evil or futility; and "Is Self-Annihilation the End and Aim of Life?" (May 1891), arguing that neither Devachan nor Nirvana annihilates the individuality, which as the Higher Ego continues and carries forward what is worthy of preservation from each personality.
Also contributed "Lessons on the Stanzas of the Secret Doctrine" (January 1892), a question-and-answer study course on the Stanzas of Dzyan developed for Branch study by the Sioux City T. S. and printed as a model for other Branches. Naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace, who met her in Sioux City in 1887, described her in a letter as "a fine botanical artist & amateur botanist"; she had earlier taught at Illinois State Normal University (1864, 1875-1881), and in later life lived at the Theosophical colony of Point Loma, California.
Some links:
- Works: Wakefield (works)
- CTD article in Russian: Уэйкфилд, Бандусия
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Shortly: American Theosophist associated with the Sioux City, Iowa branch; a frequent contributor to The Pa...