Zhang Daoling (Chang Tao-ling), also called "Zhang Ling." Eastern Han dynasty (2nd Century CE) Taoist hermit who founded the Zhengyi Mengwei Tianshi Dao ("Tradition of the Celestial Master of the Mighty Commonwealth of Orthodox Oneness") sect of Taoism, also known as the "Tianshi Dao" ("Way of the Celestial Masters") sect or the "Wudou Mi Dao" ("Way of Five Bushels of Rice") sect. According to tradition, in 142 CE, Lao Zi (Lao Tse) himself appeared to Zhang Daoling on Mount Heming, and informed the hermit that the world was com ...

Read more here: » Zhang Daoling: Encyclopedia - Zhang Daoling

The term Quan Yin Method was coined in the 1970s by Suma Ching Hai, a popular and controversial spiritual teacher who professes that she is a manifestation of God and the Buddha, to describe the type of meditation that she practices and teaches. It is a Chinese term lending to the English translation, “contemplation on the sound.” According to Master Ching Hai, the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, popularly known as Quan Yin by many Chinese Buddhists and Taoists, practiced this form of med ...

Including:

• Quan Yin Method - Doctrine
• Quan Yin Method - The First Level
• Quan Yin Method - The Second Level
• Quan Yin Method - The Fifth Level
• Quan Yin Method - Metaphysical Method
• Quan Yin Method - Initiation
• Quan Yin Method - Master Ching Hai's use of the Quan Yin Method
• Quan Yin Method - Criticism

Read more here: » Quan Yin Method: Encyclopedia - Quan Yin Method

Carolingian or Caroline minuscule is a script developed as a writing standard in Europe so that the Roman alphabet could be easily recognized by the small literate class from one region to another. It was used in Charlemagne's empire between approximately 800 and 1200. Codices, pagan and Christian texts, and educational material were written in Carolingian minuscule throughout the Carolingian Renaissance. The script developed into Blackletter and became obsolete, though it forms the basis of more recent scripts. C ...

Including:

• Carolingian minuscule - Creation
• Carolingian minuscule - Characteristics
• Carolingian minuscule - Spread
• Carolingian minuscule - Role in Cultural Transmission
• Carolingian minuscule - See Also

Read more here: » Carolingian minuscule: Encyclopedia - Carolingian minuscule

1165 - Events. November 23 - Pope Alexander III enters Rome. Emperor Rokujō ascends to the throne of Japan. He is one year old. William I becomes King of Scotland. Andronicus I escapes from prison. Henry II of England begins affair with Rosamund Clifford. Henry II of England invades Wales but is forced to retreat. Moslems take Caesarea Philippi from Crusaders. Leipzig gains city and market privileges. 1165 - Births< ...

Including:

• 1165 - Events
• 1165 - Births
• 1165 - Deaths

Read more here: » 1165: Encyclopedia - 1165

Yoseikan Budo is a comprehensive Japanese martial art founded by Master Minoru Mochizuki in 1931 and improved by his son, Hiroo Mochizuki. It is not a coherent mix of techniques from various martial arts, but rather its technique is based on shockwave movement, thus allowing more powerful hits with the energy use better spread across the body. For example, punches will always be triggered by a circular hip movement, creating a shockwave transmitted to the arm ; arm muscles will only help to control the movement, most of the power is transmitted by t ...

Including:

• Yoseikan Budo - Meaning
• Yoseikan Budo - Evolution
• Yoseikan Budo - Rank System
• Yoseikan Budo - Competition

Read more here: » Yoseikan Budo: Encyclopedia - Yoseikan Budo

Ascended Masters

Realized souls not on the earth-plane in esoteric traditions

(See also: Ascended Masters, Body Mind and Soul)

A Christian theological definition of Ascended Master according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:

"

Ascended Master

See also: Ascended Master, Christianity, Body Mind and Soul)

In Theosophy, and various descendants and offshoots of theosophy, ascended masters are a group of spiritually enlightened beings, once mere mortals, who have undergone a process of spiritual transformation. According to these teachings, they remain attentive to the spiritual needs of humanity, and act as superintendents of its spiritual growth. In this, they can be compared to the Great White Brotherhood or Secret Chiefs who are posited by various magical organizations; and more remotely, to the bodhisattvas of Budd ...

See also:

Ascended master, Ascended master - Beliefs about ascended masters, Ascended master - What is ascension?, Ascended master - Ascension benefits, Ascended master - Belief/disbelief throughout history, Ascended master - Examples of ascended masters, Ascended master - Ascension in the media

Read more here: » Ascended master: Encyclopedia II - Ascended master - Beliefs about ascended masters

Ascended Masters:

A highly evolved non-physical being who has achieved "ascension", in that he no longer is obliged to incarnate in earthly form. Ascended Masters continue to help humans evolve in consciousness from their abode in the higher realms. Examples of ascended masters are St. Germain, Master Kuthumi (St. Francis), Lord Sananda (Jesus) and Lord Maitreya (Buddha)

(See also: Ascended Masters, Body Mind and Soul)

Ascended Masters

Those who are believed to have reached the highest level of spiritual consciousness and have become guides in the spiritual evolution of mankind, such as Jesus and St. Germaine. Sometimes called the Great White Brotherhood.

According to many, they can supposedly communicate spiritual truths to humans through channeling or other occult techniques. Membership includes Jesus, Buddha, St. Germain (see I AM movement), Ramtha (see Knight, J. Z. ), Mafu (see Torres, Penny), Seth (see Jane Roberts), and others. (Ascended Masters

(See also: Ascended Masters, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Believers in ascension make a distinction between an enlightened individual and an ascended master. When an individual becomes enlightened—that is, consciously lives on the Christ/Buddha level of awareness—they need experience no further lifetimes to realize their oneness with the universe. The enlightened person can then use their innate awareness to learn more about the universe, or choose to become a master and help others achieve this state. Not every enlightened person becomes a master. Once enl ...

See also:

Ascended master, Ascended master - Beliefs about ascended masters, Ascended master - What is ascension?, Ascended master - Ascension benefits, Ascended master - Belief/disbelief throughout history, Ascended master - Examples of ascended masters, Ascended master - Ascension in the media

Read more here: » Ascended master: Encyclopedia II - Ascended master - Ascension benefits

Elizabeth Clare Prophet - The Clayton Brokerage. In 1974, due to bad commodity investments by Summit Lighthouse leaders which resulted in losses of $697,000 in church funds, a lawsuit was filed against the church by the Clayton Commodities brokerage. Because the church was prohibited from such investments by its tax exempt status, the IRS threatened to revoke the status. As a hedge, the leadership founded a successor organization called Church Universal and Triumphant. In the end, the church escaped with a reprim ...

See also:

Elizabeth Clare Prophet, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Biography, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Early years, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Mark Prophet, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Ministry and expansion, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Breakdown, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Doctrine, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Syncretism, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - The I AM presence, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Ascended Masters, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Dictations, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Controversy, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Battle of light and darkness, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Discarnate entities, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - The code of conduct, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Ethics, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Scandals, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - The Clayton Brokerage, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Gregory mull, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Bomb shelters, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - War averted, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Arranged marriages, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - CUT after Elizabeth Prophet

Read more here: » Elizabeth Clare Prophet: Encyclopedia II - Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Scandals

Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Syncretism. Her doctrine is a conflation of Eastern and Western religious teachings, one of several successors to H. P. Blavatsky's nineteenth century teachings on Theosophy with a 1970's new-age bent. It could best be described as "new-age fundamentalism," since it combines expansive new-age doctrines such as karma and reincarnation with puritan and restrictive moral codes. She also borrowed heavily from the 1930's "I AM" movement, now called the I AM Foundation, started by Guy Ballard ...

See also:

Elizabeth Clare Prophet, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Biography, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Early years, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Mark Prophet, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Ministry and expansion, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Breakdown, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Doctrine, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Syncretism, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - The I AM presence, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Ascended Masters, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Dictations, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Controversy, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Battle of light and darkness, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Discarnate entities, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - The code of conduct, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Ethics, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Scandals, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - The Clayton Brokerage, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Gregory mull, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Bomb shelters, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - War averted, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Arranged marriages, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - CUT after Elizabeth Prophet

Read more here: » Elizabeth Clare Prophet: Encyclopedia II - Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Doctrine

Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Early years. She was born Elizabeth Clare Wulf in Red Bank, New Jersey in 1939 to Hans and Frida Wulf. After she completed her French studies in Switzerland, she attended Antioch College in Ohio. She later transferred to Boston University, where she received a bachelor of arts degree in political science. Her spiritual quest sprang from what she recounted as a childhood recollection of a past life. She attended the Catholic church, the Jewish synagogue and every Protestant church ...

See also:

Elizabeth Clare Prophet, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Biography, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Early years, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Mark Prophet, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Ministry and expansion, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Breakdown, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Doctrine, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Syncretism, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - The I AM presence, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Ascended Masters, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Dictations, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Controversy, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Battle of light and darkness, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Discarnate entities, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - The code of conduct, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Ethics, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Scandals, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - The Clayton Brokerage, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Gregory mull, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Bomb shelters, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - War averted, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Arranged marriages, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - CUT after Elizabeth Prophet

Read more here: » Elizabeth Clare Prophet: Encyclopedia II - Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Biography

Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Battle of light and darkness. In her ministry, Prophet focused on the "light" and "the ascension," which also involved battling incessantly against real or imagined "dark forces." These included UFO's, extraterrestrials, soulless ones, rebellious angels and elementals, the "international capitalist-communist conspiracy," rock musicians, politicians, the power elite, 'Nephilim,' and others. Regular updates in the form of prayer "inserts" were passed out to church congregations all over th ...

See also:

Elizabeth Clare Prophet, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Biography, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Early years, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Mark Prophet, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Ministry and expansion, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Breakdown, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Doctrine, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Syncretism, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - The I AM presence, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Ascended Masters, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Dictations, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Controversy, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Battle of light and darkness, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Discarnate entities, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - The code of conduct, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Ethics, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Scandals, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - The Clayton Brokerage, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Gregory mull, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Bomb shelters, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - War averted, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Arranged marriages, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - CUT after Elizabeth Prophet

Read more here: » Elizabeth Clare Prophet: Encyclopedia II - Elizabeth Clare Prophet - Controversy

Believers propose that humans are composed of a physical body and a soul, both of which are composed of energy. As physics has revealed to us, everything is composed of energy. Even if we cannot physically "see" something (radio waves, X rays, etc.), that energy exists at various frequencies and with the proper medium we can experience at least the effect of these energies. In the theory of ascension, it is assumed that humans are composed of seven energetic bodies—physical, etheric, astral, causal, mental, celestial, and Christ bodies. Th ...

See also:

Ascended master, Ascended master - Beliefs about ascended masters, Ascended master - What is ascension?, Ascended master - Ascension benefits, Ascended master - Belief/disbelief throughout history, Ascended master - Examples of ascended masters, Ascended master - Ascension in the media

Read more here: » Ascended master: Encyclopedia II - Ascended master - What is ascension?

The topic of ascension and ascended masters is one that probably will continue to spark controversy and disbelief, and can be a difficult subject to comprehend even for those who have spent years studying esoteric doctrines. Having been playfully described as something like getting "beamed up", as in the television series Star Trek, the idea of ascension has not reached widespread acceptance. Some relegate the subject matter to the realm of New Age myth and fantasy, while others maintain the process of ascension is as natural as human evolut ...

See also:

Ascended master, Ascended master - Beliefs about ascended masters, Ascended master - What is ascension?, Ascended master - Ascension benefits, Ascended master - Belief/disbelief throughout history, Ascended master - Examples of ascended masters, Ascended master - Ascension in the media

Read more here: » Ascended master: Encyclopedia II - Ascended master - Belief/disbelief throughout history

Saint Germain

See Ascended Masters, Germain, St. ,I AM Movement.

(See also: Saint Germain, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Brotherhood of Light:

A vast host of light beings, including all of the Ascended Masters, who guide humanity along its evolution.

(See also: Brotherhood of Light, Body Mind and Soul)

El Morya:

Ascended Master overseeing the awakening of Humanity in the New Age. Works with the Red Ray of Power and oversees spiritual schools, working with structure and finances. .

(See also: El Morya, Body Mind and Soul)

Great White Brotherhood

In Western occult and theosophical movements, a collective term for adepts, spirit beings or reincarnated teachers, also called Ascended Masters, existing on a non-physical higher plane, who have concluded their cycles of reincarnation and have ascended to a higher place of spiritual existence while retaining an active role in the collective and individual salvation of human beings.

(See also: Great White Brotherhood, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)