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An introduction to that great body of wisdom which substands the spiritual teachings of all groups throughout the ages. Only by discovering the common wellspring from which all their faiths have emerged will men and women truly come to understand their spiritual brotherhood, as children of the One Father by whatever name they call Him. Subjects include: the Divine Plan, evolution of human consciousness, the Spiritual Hierarchy, energies, the Seven Rays, karma, reincarnation, initiation, and a glossary of esoteric terms.
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COPYRIGHT & USE STATEMENT This book is copyrighted by Benjamin Creme. However, to make information about the impending appearance of Maitreya, the World Teacher, more widely available, this book is being offered free of charge at the link below. It may be read online, downloaded, and shared with others as a weblink, email attachment, or, if circumstances necessitate it, a printed copy for personal use only. It may not be used for any commercial or derivative purposes, republished, modified, or stored on any Internet website without the express written permission of the copyright holder. Benjamin Creme's books have been translated into many languages and are available for sale through online booksellers, bookstores, and the publisher. Mr. Creme accepts no royalties from the sale of his books. When communicating to others the availability of this book via email or the world wide web, please use the following URL: http://share-international.org/books?d=AWT The Ageless Wisdom Teaching An introduction to humanity’s spiritual legacy Benjamin Creme SHARE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION Copyright © 1996, 2006 Benjamin Creme, London Share International Foundation All rights reserved ISBN-10: 90-71484-13-0 ISBN-13: 978-90-71484-13-1 Fourth printing, April 2006 Printed by Print Tech West, Northridge, CA Recycled paper Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Interview with Benjamin Creme* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Esotericism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Source of the Teaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 God . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Energies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 The Seven Rays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Rebirth and Reincarnation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 The Law of Cause and Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 The Plan of Evolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Evolution and Initiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 The Masters of Wisdom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 The Christ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 The Antichrist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 The Origin of Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Meditation and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Spirituality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Future Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 The Emergence of the World Teacher – In Brief . . . . . . . . . . .51 The Reordering of Priorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Man Must Change or Die . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 The Prayer for the New Age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 The Great Invocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Glossary of Esoteric Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .