Vegetarianism and Occultism

Invalidating its sometimes sinister connotation C.W. Leadbeater defines occultism as the study of the hidden laws of nature thereby revealing its role-here intertwined with vegetarianism-in the pursuit of spiritual truth and wholeness. In this pamphlet first published in 1913 Leadbeater always keeping in mind the practical issues that arise and consistently providing scientific support provides a thorough review of vegetarianism and the many ways it benefits the body and spirit through nutrition purity and harmony with nature. 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.