The Alexandria West Online Bookstore
Classical and current source works on the Perennial Wisdom Traditions found in world religions, mythology, philosophy, and ancient and modern science — together with our own publications and special hard-to-find works.
Browse Featured TitlesThe Perennial Wisdom — A Study Guide
Fundamental teachings of H.P. Blavatsky, presented in a study guide originally developed as an introduction to the Perennial Wisdom for Alexandria West correspondence students.
The Alexandria West Online Bookstore gathers classical and contemporary works on the Perennial Wisdom found in world religions, mythology, philosophy, and both ancient and modern science. Alongside these source materials, the store carries Alexandria West's own publications along with hard-to-find special editions that are difficult to locate through general commercial channels. Visitors can browse by featured titles, examine description and study aids, and consult a catalogue of documents arranged for easy reference.
Among the highlighted offerings is a study guide to The Perennial Wisdom, presenting fundamental teachings in the form of an introduction originally developed for Alexandria West correspondence students. The guide is credited to authors including April Hejka-Ekins, Jerry Hejka-Ekins, and Brett Forray, and reflects the organization's commitment to making traditional knowledge accessible to a modern readership. Additional titles cover related areas, including spiritual traditions, symbolism, comparative philosophy, and the continuing relevance of ancient wisdom for contemporary life.
Beyond the shelves themselves, Alexandria West supports the study of these traditions through courses, correspondence opportunities, seminars, workshops, field trips, and the publication of books and other resources. The organization describes its mission in terms of fostering awareness, truth, meaning, respect, compassion, and justice, and it emphasizes the inherent worth and dignity of every human being. Educational programming and public service efforts are intended to benefit students, researchers, and readers seeking sustained engagement with perennialist teaching.
People who wish to contribute can participate through volunteer work, meetings, and other forms of service, while the bookstore's catalogue and correspondence materials are also available online. The organization's outlook is universal and altruistic: it seeks to relate perennial wisdom to modern circumstance without losing sight of the shared human ground that unites disparate traditions. Alexandria West remains dedicated to these principles, encouraging thoughtful reading, responsible scholarship, and continued exploration across the full range of available resources.
Authors
This study guide was originally developed as an introduction to the Perennial Wisdom for use in the Alexandria West correspondence course program. It remains available from the Online Bookstore as a self-directed introduction to the subject.
How It Is Used
- Serves as the text for course T101, The Perennial Wisdom: An Introductory Study Course on the Fundamental Teachings of H.P. Blavatsky.
- Written for individual use on a personal quest for truth.
- Also usable as a curriculum for study groups.
What the Store Carries
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Classical and current source works | Works on the Perennial Wisdom Traditions as found in world religions, mythology, philosophy, and ancient and modern science. |
| Course textbooks | Textbooks for Alexandria West correspondence courses, including the study guide for T101. |
| Alexandria West publications | Our own published materials made available to the public. |
| Special and hard-to-find works | Works that are difficult to obtain through ordinary channels. |
Questions About an Order
The Online Bookstore is operated as a public service of Alexandria West. For details on a title, course textbook availability, or a general inquiry, write to the organization.
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- Correspondence Courses — self-paced study courses on the Perennial Wisdom Traditions.
- Library Resources — primary research materials, books, periodicals, and manuscripts.
- Special Collections — archival materials relating to perennialist movements.
- News and Events — public seminars and study groups through the year.