Charles Webster Leadbeater (1854–1934) was an English Theosophist, writer, and clairvoyant known for his contributions to Theosophy and the Liberal Catholic Church. His works explored esoteric philosophy, spiritualism, and occult sciences.
Born in Stockport, Cheshire, England, Leadbeater initially pursued a career as an Anglican priest before turning to Theosophy. He joined the Theosophical Society in 1883, becoming a close associate of Helena Petrovna Blavatsky and Annie Besant.
His writings focused on clairvoyance, reincarnation, and spiritual evolution. Notable works include The Astral Plane (1895,) Thought-Forms (1901, co-authored with Annie Besant,) The Inner Life (1911,) and Man: Whence, How and Whither (1913.) His book The Chakras (1927) remains influential in modern spiritual studies.
Leadbeater played a key role in discovering and mentoring Jiddu Krishnamurti, whom he believed to be the future World Teacher. He also co-founded the Liberal Catholic Church, blending Christian rituals with Theosophical teachings.
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It is one of the commonest of mistakes to consider that the limit of our power of perception is also the limit of all there is to perceive.
—Charles Webster Leadbeater
Topics: Vision, Perception
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