C. W. Leadbeater’s clairvoyant investigations and controversies in Adyar

Record summary

Charles Webster Leadbeater was a prominent Theosophical clairvoyant whose books described investigations of auras, past lives, occult hierarchies, and spiritual development. His work influenced the presentation of esoteric knowledge within the Adyar movement and shaped the early public image of Krishnamurti. Leadbeater also faced serious accusations concerning sexual conduct and disputed authority, making his case important for studying credibility and institutional protection. The occult observations are literary and testimonial productions, while biographical details require consultation of differing archival and critical accounts.