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Founded in 1909, the United Lodge of Theosophists (ULT) in Los Angeles was established to continue and promote the teachings of Theosophy, as set forth by Helena P. Blavatsky and William Q. Judge, emphasizing study and practical application.
Los Angeles ULT remains independent, focusing solely on the dissemination of Theosophy without hierarchy or official membership structures.
Since 1927, our Lodge continues to be a meeting ground for influential thinkers, spiritual seekers, and authors who have shaped modern philosophy and esoteric thought, such as Henry Miller, Marc Chagall, Abraham Maslow, Henry Geiger, and Aldous Huxley.
Helena Petrovna Blavatsky
1831-1891
The Russian born pioneer of the occult and spiritual, author of The Secret Doctrine and Isis Unveiled, and founder of the Theosophical Society and movement.
Her teachings synthesized Eastern and Western thought, emphasizing the unity of all life, karma, and reincarnation.
From an early age, Helena exhibited a profound interest in metaphysics and spiritual traditions. Her travels across Europe, India, and Tibet exposed her to diverse religious and philosophical systems, which greatly influenced her writings, in which she asserted that modern and ancient wisdom traditions were sourced from the same intrinsic truths, and her goal was to revive and clarify these teachings for contemporary seekers.
William Quan Judge
1851-1896
A deeply devoted student of Blavatsky, he co-founded the Theosophical Society and played a crucial role in expanding its reach beyond Europe and India.
Judge was a prolific writer and lecturer, emphasizing the accessibility of Theosophy for everyday individuals.
His most well-known work, The Ocean of Theosophy, provides a concise yet profound introduction to Theosophical teachings. Judge also contributed extensively to The Path, a Theosophical magazine he founded, which became a vital platform for spreading Theosophical ideas and engaging with fellow students,
Robert Crosbie
1849-1919
A direct student of H.P. Blavatsky and close associate of W.Q. Judge, Crosbie was troubled by the claims of occult successorship made by prominent “Leaders” of the Theosophical Society following the death of the Founders.
Witnessing a growing tendency toward personality cults, organizational squabbles and a gradual loss of the vitality of the Theosophical Movement, he determined this was caused by deviations from the original lines of study and Original Teachings of H.P. Blavatsky and W.Q. Judge.
In 1907, after leaving the Theosophical Society and relocating to Los Angeles, Crosbie and seven colleagues organized a new movement based on the Original Lines, which grew to be the United Lodge of Theosophists.