The Astral Plane
Its Scenery, Inhabitants and Phenomena
The Astral Plane, published in 1895, was the fifth in a series of short manuals in which the Theosophical Society set out its teachings for ordinary readers. C. W. Leadbeater, one of the movement's best-known writers, describes the astral plane, which he equates with the Sanskrit Kamaloka, as a real region beyond the physical world. He sets out its scenery, then its inhabitants, sorted into living human beings who visit it in sleep or trance, the human dead, non-human entities and artificial beings created by thought, and finally the phenomena that he believed explain séance-room events. The book is a clear statement of Theosophical belief at the end of the nineteenth century. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Astral Plane
The Astral Plane by C. W. Leadbeater can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is The Astral Plane in the public domain?
Yes. The Astral Plane by C. W. Leadbeater is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Astral Plane?
About 2 h 10 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Astral Plane?
The Astral Plane by C. W. Leadbeater is filed under "Religion & Mythology" in the Vinteuil library.
