1: Maitreya's Mission Volume One - Softcover

Benjamin Creme

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9071484084 ISBN 13: 9789071484087

Publisher: Share International Foundation, 1993

Synopsis

The first of a trilogy of books which describe the emergence and teachings of Maitreya, the World Teacher. As human consciousness steadily matures, many of the ancient 'mysteries' are now being revealed. This volume can be seen as a guidebook for humanity as it travels on the evolutionary journey. The book's canvas is vast: from the new teachings of the Christ to meditation and karma; from life after death, and reincarnation, to healing and social transformation; from initiation and the role of service to the Seven Rays; from Leonardo da Vinci and Mozart to Sathya Sai Baba. It sets the scene and prepares the way for the work of Maitreya, as World Teacher, and the creation of a new and better life for all. It is a powerful message of hope.

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About the Author

Scottish-born painter and esotericist Benjamin Creme dedicated much of his life to preparing the world for what one journalist called the biggest story in history: the return to the everyday world of our spiritual mentors, the Spiritual Hierarchy of Masters with, at their head, Maitreya the World Teacher. (see More About the Author below)

Review

In this book the rationale and the details of Maitreya s mission are laid out in full panoramic view... Questions and answers are organized in topics which highlight each thematic area of Maitreya s work. This proves to be an invaluable source of inspiration for the reader, who gains a deeper insight into Maitreya s endeavours. It is also a large window that reveals changes in the world and their causes. MMI is lucidly written and its content deftly organized. It is an invaluable document of Maitreya s plans for the world... and a call to a meaningful life mission.

In every chapter of MMI we are... made vividly aware of the fact that the process of His Emergence and the changes in our modes of living call for our full co-operation... By creating miracles of all kinds, by appearing to large sections of humanity in various guises, a knowledge of His presence was slowly built up and spread around the world. Thus, without infringing humanity s freewill, Maitreya kept the reality of His presence before all those who could believe in it. Even today in His appearances on television such as in the USA, Mexico, Brazil and China, He always appears incognito so that the viewers can agree or not agree with His ideas, without simply accepting His words to be those of the Christ or World Teacher ...

In the introduction, Benjamin Creme tells us about Maitreya s teachings and forecasts of world events, which one by one are coming to pass , thus providing a constant influx of information of a political, social and spiritual nature. Before we can fully understand the dynamics of world change in the outer physical plane, we need a better grasp of elementary esoteric rules... The foundations of the externalization of the Masters of Wisdom, as well as Maitreya s basic teachings, are the concern of the three first chapters...It is always refreshing and informative for instance, to dwell on the Christ s role as Agent of Divine Intervention: The Christ s presence is the guarantee that the inner decision necessary for peace that is, sharing has already been taken by humanity, whether it knows it or not . This is a most reassuring statement, and one which highlights the significance of the covenant between Maitreya and humanity... Its pages give a sense of living history. It helps to understand the origins and background of Maitreya s Emergence... MMI is imbued with such strength and clarity of purpose that it enables the reader to appreciate the profound significance of Maitreya s story and history...

Chapters IV to VII are devoted to the esoteric rules of life and deal with the Seven Rays, the concept of initiation, evolution and reincarnation, and interesting parallels with current events : The wilderness experience, particularly for the West, is the acceptance of a simpler way of life, so that all people everywhere can live. In fact, one of the Christ s main tasks is to release humanity from the glamour of materialism. It is this glamour, this fog of unreality, which prevents man from knowing who he really is and what the meaning of life really is ... Maitreya s mission is also our mission... These are simply pearls of a wisdom rooted in the past and distilled into the present. In essence they are timeless... The last two chapters of MMI are devoted to meditation and service, questions and answers about Transmission Meditation...and connections between meditation and modern psychology. Sequels, Maitreya s Mission Volumes Two and Three, illuminate the continuing work-in-progress and humanity s preparedness with regard to the Emergence of Maitreya and the Masters of Wisdom.

Review by Carmen Font, a writer and academic based in Barcelona, Spain.

--Share International

About this edition

• Publisher: Share International Foundation
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 9071484084
• ISBN 13: 9789071484087
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 419