Wednesday, September 11, 2013

The Great White Brotherhood

The Great White Brotherhood


Detail from a card of Doreen Virtue's Angel Therapy Oracle Cards


Also know as the Great White Lodge, and white here refers to the quality of light that emanates from them. It consists of a group of spiritually enlightened beings who work for the good of mankind through their teachings and also by striving to raise the energy vibrations on the planet.  The Brotherhood is lead by the Ascended Masters, a group of Masters of Ancient Wisdom who were incarnated beings at some point, originating from different cultures and ethnic groups. Much has been written about them and there are also several texts dictated by them through channeling, many of which can be found and accessed for free on the internet.  Most of what we know about them came to us through their dictations or spiritual visions. They explain about their Mystery Schools, where their knowledge is being imparted to us, and their goal of ascension for all of humankind. Some of the Ascended Masters are also organized in seven rays that relate to seven distinct universal forces that have specific applications.  They also relate to the sevenfold nature of man or the seven principles which constitute man: divine, spiritual, intellectual, passional, vital, astral and physical. The rays can be defined as energy beams radiating or emanating from the Sun. Each ray has a chohan (from Sanskrit, meaning lord), a color, a chakra related to it and its own retreat:

First Ray: Will of God – Master El Morya – blue and white – will of God, faith, protection and power; throat chakra; Darjeeling, India and above El Capitan, Yosemite, California, USA.
Second Ray: Wisdom of God – Master Lanto – yellow – wisdom and understanding; crown chakra, Grand Teton, Wyoming, USA.
Third Ray: Love of God – Master Paul, The Venetian – pink – love, creativity and beauty – heart chakra – Château de la Liberté, Rhone Valley, South of France and Temple of the Sun, New York, USA.
Fourth Ray: Purity of God – Master Serapis Bey – white – purity, discipline and joy – root chakra – Luxor, Egypt.
Fifth Ray: Science of God – Master Hilarion – green and gold – truth, science and vision – third eye chakra – Crete, Greece.
Sixth Ray: Peace of God – Master Nada – purple, gold and ruby – peace, service and brotherhood – solar plexus – Arabian Peninsula.
Seventh Ray: Freedom of God – Master Saint Germain – violet, purple, pink and acqua/teal – sacral chakra – Transylvania, Romania and Table Mountain, Wyoming, USA.

The Maha Chohan, which means Great Lord, is the head of the hierarchy of the seven rays. He is the representative of the comfort flame, colored in white tinged with pink, and holding his etheric retreat, the Temple of Cosmic Comfort, above Sri Lanka.

Other widely known Ascended Masters are: Kwan Yin, Jesus, Gautama Buddha, Koot Hoomi or Kuthumi or simply KH, Djwhal Kuhl or simply DH and Lady Mary. 




The Higher Rays

It is believed that until the 1990s only the seven rays could reach the Earth. Since then, several rays have been added to the seven initial rays. Five higher rays at first, ten more after that, later followed by five more, in a total of twenty new rays. The latter seem to be directed at areas dealing with our DNA activation and with the maintenance of the planet.  In a text from 2008 the Beloved Master Saint Germain updates information on the classic seven rays and also introduces the first five of the higher rays:

The Twelve Rays of Light

Channelled from Mahachohan Saint Germain 29-10-08

I am Saint Germain the Mahachohan; this means that I assist the Planetary Logos Lord Buddha in overseeing the mission and purpose of the Rays of light. I predominantly oversee the third ray of light which is focused on manifestation. The third ray of light assists all twelve rays of light in materializing and anchoring into the Earth. It is for this reason that I supervise the rays three to seven as these are most needed on the Earth currently and are extensions of the third ray of light.

Each ray of light extends from the Creator's mighty soul through the universe and anchors into the planetary level of the Creator's universe. A ray of light holds its own special vibrations and colors expressing certain valued sacred qualities of the Creator's soul. I wish to share the main principles of the twelve rays of light to begin to clear all false beliefs and false information that is circulated. People have connected to and understood the rays of light for many years, channels have brought through the meanings of the rays and the masters connected to them to help others evolve and experience the rays. Many are forgetting that as the Earth and humanity grow and evolve so do the rays of light and their chohans. Especially in this current time many masters are occupying the positions of chohan or governor of the rays for a limited amount of time as they are evolving to new positions to allow others to learn and grow with the assistance of the rays of light. Many people continue to use information that was given years ago as their guide to connecting with the rays, this is fine but much has occurred since. As time doesn't exist on the inner planes people on the Earth can still connect with the past chohans and draw on the energies of the rays of light but it is important for you to focus on connecting with the new energies and higher vibrations of the rays that are available in our modern day.

It is important for all to remember that the rays of light have become stronger than ever before, they are integrating deeply as one as are their chohans which is making it increasingly difficult to distinguish which master is overseeing which ray of light. Many are working with several rays of light. I hope that you will accept with an open heart and mind the enlightenment that I now wish to share with you all on the Earth.

I wish to now reveal to you my perception of the rays as they are from this date, 29-10-08.

Main Rays of Light

1st Ray- Red
Governed by Master El Morya and overseen by the Manu Allah Gobi
At lower levels it anchors from the Creator's soul courage, confidence, inner power, bravery, passion, driving force and enthusiasm. On a higher level it integrates the will and divine plan of the Creator.

2nd Ray- Blue
Governed by Master Joshua and overseen by the Christ Lord Maitreya.
Anchors the wisdom of the Creator through the embodiment of love, prepares souls for the acceptance of the Christ consciousness. The second ray of light is acknowledged as a special spiritual school that instigates spiritual development.

3rd Ray- Yellow
Governed by Master Serapis Bey and overseen by the Mahachohan Saint Germain
Anchors the ability to manifest through the power of the mind, aids mastery and clarity of the mind while assisting in the expression of love through thought forms to manifest the energy of the Creator on the Earth. Extension Rays of Light

4th Ray- Green
Governed by Master Paul the Venetian and overseen by the Mahachohan Saint Germain
Anchors the energy of peace, tranquillity, balance and harmony. Assists in accessing creative artistic abilities and expressing the soul in a creative way to reveal inner beauty. It can act as a cleansing ray restoring harmony within beings and in realities.

5th Ray- Orange
Governed by Master Hilarion and overseen by the Mahachohan Saint Germain
It is a key energy in the ascension and spiritual growth process of soul activation and soul discovery. At a lower level it aids projects of discovery or scientific developments. At a higher level it focuses predominantly on the soul's integration with the person's reality and with their personality on the Earth.

6th Ray- Indigo
Governed by Master Lanto and overseen by the Mahachohan Saint Germain
This ray of light is one of the purest forms of devotion and acceptance of the Creator's soul within your reality. It is an inspirational energy boost that aids deeper connections and understanding of the Creator's soul and universe. It explores the definition of devotion and how to exist as a devoted light being to the mighty soul of the Creator while accepting one's own inner powers.

7th Ray- Violet
Governed by Lady Portia and overseen by the Mahachohan Saint Germain 
This is the home of the violet flame of transmutation. It is also an essential energy on the Earth as it raises consciousnesses and anchors a new age of awareness into minds with higher vibrations. It is known as the awakening ray of light that assists in connecting with the higher rays of light.

The Higher Rays of Light

8th Ray- Sea Foam Green
Governed by Lady Nada and overseen by the Divine Director of the Rays
This is the deep spiritual cleansing ray that assists with preparations for soul activation and discovery. Healing and cleansing is always needed to access new vibrations and consciousnesses and can be gained from the eighth ray ashram.

9th Ray- Blue Green
Governed by Lady Mary and overseen by the Divine Director of the Rays
This ray holds a wealth of knowledge that can be grasped to aid soul discovery and expansion. It focuses on anchoring joy which is an expression of love while promoting integration on new levels with the energy of the Creator's soul and universe.

10th Ray- Pearlescent
Governed by Lady and Master Andromeda and overseen by the Divine Director of the Rays 
This ray promotes and instigates soul integration, monad integration and unity with the Creator's mighty soul.

11th Ray- Pink Orange
Governed by Lady Quan Yin and overseen by the Divine Director of the Rays 
Again associates with soul discovery and integration, as are all the higher rays, this ray completes the soul merge process. It promotes an understanding that everything in the universe is a manifestation of love. It is a place where the teachings of all previous rays are integrated to aid an understanding and acceptance of mastery that is complete, allowing the soul to fully embody the higher ray of the Creator's universe including the twelfth ray of light.

12th Ray- Golden
Governed by Pallas Athena and overseen by the Divine Director of the Rays and Lord Maitreya.
The twelfth ray of light holds a direct link to the Office of the Christ and acts as a teaching ground for those wishing to embody the Christ consciousness. The twelfth ray of light is an extension of the Office of the Christ and anchors the loving energy of the Creator into all rays of light and throughout the Creator's universe especially the Earth.

I am the Mahachohan Saint Germain
Source: http://lightworkers.org/blog/72995/the-twelve-rays-light

Information on the other fifteen rays is still scattered and conflicting at times. Knowledge of these rays is relatively new and is being channeled by different people in different parts of the world. Personally I could not find any information on the chohans of each ray. Here’s a summary of what I found:

13th Ray – Silver – Purification 
14th Ray – Pearlized Red-Orange – Transmutation 
15th Ray – Pearlized Green – Solidarity of Purpose 
16th Ray – Pearlized Peach – Oneness, alignment with Divine Purpose 
17th Ray – Pearlized Fuchsia – Personal Empowerment 
18th Ray – Opalescent Lavender – Divine Science
19th Ray – Opalescent Turquoise – Higher Communication
20th Ray – Opalescent Royal Blue – Disperse pressure in the center of the Earth
21st Ray – Opalescent Chartreuse – Climate Control 
22nd Ray – Opalescent Fire  – Energy of Emerald Fire – Planet Purification
23rd Ray – Opalescent Tachyon Energy – Solidify Matter 
24th Ray – Opalescent Pink – Cohesiveness Between Groups 
25th Ray – Opalescent Yellow – Clarity of Reason and Purpose
26th Ray – Opalescent Silver – Create Trust and Integrity within systems and Individuals 
27th Ray – Pure White – Diamond Light of the Creator, Peaceful Coexistence

It is interesting to note that the rays from the twentieth onwards are dedicated to the wellbeing of the planet, so the rays are moving from a more personal and transpersonal area of learning towards greater planetary and cosmic responsibility. 

Sunday, September 1, 2013




Mikao Usui, Chujiro Hayashi and Hawayo Takata



On the origins of Usui Reiki Ryoho


Reiki is a healing art which originated in Japan in the early 1900s. It includes the channeling of life energy (Ki) through hands on healing associated with the use of specific symbols. The origins of Reiki are surrounded by myth and little is known with certainty. We know that Mikao Usui, possibly a theologian who also seems to have had Buddhist training, was the one who received it while meditating in Mount Kurama, located northwest from the city of Kioto. It is believed that Usui passed it on to more than 2000 people in his lifetime. He died in 1927.

Amongst those he taught was Chujiro Hayashi, a retired navy officer who became Shihan (Reiki teacher or master) in 1925. He also opened a clinic in Tokyo where Reiki was practiced. In 1937 Hayashi travelled to Hawaii where he stayed as Mrs Hawayo Takata’s guest for several months. During that period he seems to have given several lectures on Reiki. He also taught and attuned Mrs Takata, awarding her a Shihan certificate before leaving Hawaii in 1938. In 1940 Hayashi died and his wife continued his work teaching and practicing Reiki in Japan until her death.  After World War II Japanese healing techniques were suppressed in Japan and Reiki seems to have been kept secretly in very small circles.

Mrs Takata, an American-Japanese who lived in Hawaii, was the one who introduced Reiki to the West. She was healed by Hayashi and spent a year in apprenticeship in his clinic in Tokyo. After returning to Hawaii and being awarded a Master certificate by Hayashi she started her own clinic. She did not leave detailed records of her practice or teachings. It would appear though that she embellished the origins of Reiki to make it more interesting to westerners. It is said that she taught many people but trained only 22 masters. The latter were responsible for the dissemination of Reiki in the West, especially from the 1980s onwards, after Takata’s death.

In Takata’s own words: “Here is the great space which surrounds us – the Universe. There is endless and enormous energy. It is universal… its ultimate source is the Creator… it can stem from the sun, or moon, or stars… It is a limitless force. It is the source of energy that makes the plants grow… the birds fly. When a human being has pain, problems, he or she can draw from it. It is an ethereal source, a wave length of great power which can revitalize, restore harmony.” (Fran Brown, Mrs Takata Opens Minds to Reiki, San Mateo, The Times, may 17, 1975).

Sources:
Tadao Yamaguchi, Light on the origins of Reiki… Detroit, Lotus press, 2007.
Marianne Streich, The Story of Dr Chujiro Hayashi, Reiki News Magazine, Fall 2009.
___. How Hawayo Takata Practiced and Taught Reiki. Reiki News Magazine, Spring 2007.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Under the Moonlight...





The moon has always been associated with feminine, with intuition and emotion. Also with the rhythms of nature and the ever turning wheel of life. Long before calendars were created the full moons were named. And according to this tradition the Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox, which in the northern hemisphere occurs in September. Its name derives from the extra light this moon would provide for harvesting crops. So under this moonlight I intend to share with you a few thoughts on some of my lunar interests: reiki, energy and crystal healing, astrology, tarot, meditation, yoga... wherever this moon breeze takes us. And may we reap many rewards from these encounters! Namaste