Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, foundress of the theosophical movement. From
(HPB), one of the founders of the , died on May 8th 1891 and White Lotus Day is a Theosophical celebration of her passing. HPB herself suggested in her last will and testament that her friends should gather on the anniversary of her passing each year and read from (E0729) and from the (E0741).
Although her friend and co-founder of the Theosophical Society, , named the day, the symbolism of the White Lotus is best described by HPB herself:
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A Rough Outline of Theosophy. A lecture delivered at South Place Institute by Annie Besant. .
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Helena Petrovna Blavatsky. The Secret Doctrine. Vol. 1. (London: Theosophical Pub. Soc, 1893-1897) 407. G16335
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