Dreams: What They Are and How They Are Caused

by C.W. Leadbeater

What are dreams made of? Here is an explanation of precisely that, not just in the physical sense, but also in the ethereal and astral. The author describes not only how the brain and body dream-as well as instructions for how to guide dreams-but also reveals what the different kinds of dreaming are, and what dreams signify for the ego and the spirit. English clergyman-turned spiritualist CHARLES WEBSTER LEADBEATER (1854-1934) was ordained as an Anglican priest, but later joined the prominent Theosophical Society and traveled to India to study alternative spiritual and occult practices, eventually settling into his life as a clairvoyant and author. His other works include Man Visible and Invisible and The Science of the Sacrament.

Genres: Theosophy, Occult, Nonfiction, Psychology

76 pages, Paperback

First published November 30, 1898

About the author

Charles Webster Leadbeater was an influential member of the Theosophical Society, author on occult subjects and co-initiator with J.I. Wedgwood of the Liberal Catholic Church.

Originally a priest of the Church of England, his interest in spiritualism caused him to end his affiliation with Anglicanism in favour of the Theosophical Society, where he became an associate of Annie Besant. He became a high-ranking officer of the society, but resigned in 1906 amid a scandal. Accusations of his detractors were never proven and, with Besant's assistance, he was readmitted a few years later. Leadbeater went on to write over 69 books and pamphlets that examined in detail the hidden side of life as well as maintain regular speaking engagements. His efforts on behalf of the society assured his status as one of its leading members until his death in 1934.

Reviews

[Faatemeh Hatami]

book was written in 𝓔𝓷𝓰𝓵𝓲𝓼𝓱

[Mike Lovato]

Short but very informative book on dreams and how they function. Their connection to astral and etheric bodies. How dreams come about and the symbolic importance of them and knowledge on how to enter the dreamworld consciously. Although not a fan of Leadbeater as a person, as an author all his books are very informative and straightforward

[Nibras]

understanding sleep from a clairvoyant

Sleep explained and fascinating insight on dreams I understand now why our last thoughts creep up on us in dreams and why we can sleep and listen to something and feel different