The Source and Purpose of the Teachings
The teachings in this book weren’t created for the purpose of being “enshrined” or “worshiped”, nor to influence the reader to worship any religion, book, or religious leader. These ancient teachings are thus “non-denominational”, and/or “omni-denominational”. They are not from, or by, any religion - and they are not “religious” teachings. Yet they do teach about the Universal Spirit, our relationship to it, and our place in the Universe.
It is our hope that publishing this book will help people in several ways: to regain their connection with The Universal Spirit; to regain their place in the “order of things” in the Universe; to become free from that which creates suffering (for themselves and others); and to become Unselfishly Loving, compassionate, kind, and harmless.
The teachings of the Atlantean Children of the Law of One, were developed by beings who were “One with God & The Universe”, so to speak. You could call them angels incarnate, enlightened people, fools, masters, Children, true teachers, saints, whatever, - it doesn’t matter. Regardless of what you choose to call them, they had “Universal Consciousness”, and thus an awareness that included the “spiritual” realms (which permeate, and are the foundation of all physical things in the Universe). This “high” or “spiritual” consciousness gave them a great understanding of everything in life, including us, God, and Universal Laws & Truths (we will also refer to these Laws & Truths, as “Universal Principles”). The teachings are thus “reflections” of these greater understandings of “the Big picture”, and present Universal Principles within them. They are a kind of “the facts of life” in the Universe, that most people have lost touch with, and are thus living out of harmony with. These Universal Principles are also aspects of The Universal Spirit. They are all things we once knew, and were aware of - because we also, were once higher consciousness beings. But that was in a time when our spiritual natures were dominant, and we were still in a state of Oneness with The Universal Spirit (this will be explained in depth in a later chapter). But now, the spiritual nature within most people is so suppressed, that their awareness of these things is “blocked” to one degree or another. Most people have lost so much awareness, that they aren’t even aware of the fact that they aren’t aware that they are part of this One Universe. But all people still have some awareness of their lost heritage deeply “buried” within them - it is just “asleep” or “suppressed”. This is one area where the ancient teachings are important - because of what they can do to help put us “back in touch”.
The words, teachings, and beliefs expressed in this book can be a catalyst for positive change, and stimulate spiritual inspiration and awareness. They can also help you gain an awareness of the Universal Principles that are the fundamental guiding forces of all creation, including human life. Being exposed to the Universal Principles within the teachings, may “resonate” and stir “lost” buried feelings and memories from your suppressed spiritual nature. These feelings and memories are often first perceived as a sort of vague “knowingness” or “awareness” within you (at least those of you who are more receptive to “awakening” to their true nature, and the reality of life). It’s kind of like a person with amnesia, regaining their memory as they hear and see familiar people and sights (although it’s not so dramatic and obvious). And you don’t need to fully understand the teachings intellectually in order to recover from your “spiritual amnesia” - just reading them and grasping the spirit of them, can still have an effect. The teachings may also act as a partial catalyst for your “Inner Voice” (the still silent “voice” of the The Universal Spirit within you). Even though blocked, your Inner Voice will still react when exposed to the right catalyst - such as being presented with the spiritual truths of the Universe. Thus the teachings will stimulate it, and get a positive response from it. However, the awakening or “unblocking” of the Inner Voice may not get a positive response from you in general. It all depends on the kind of person you are and have made yourself into, and whether or not you want it to remain blocked. So the subsequent reaction may be positive, and one of “joyfully quenching of a desperate thirst” (which brings “awakening”), or the reaction could be negative, and one of repulsion, anger, and deeper blocking. But one thing is certain - all people will react.
Thus the book has the potential to inspire, awaken, and nurture in those who read it, their “higher” consciousness, or “Universal Consciousness”, and thus their own inner sense of spirituality. [Some people might refer to Universal Consciousness as “God Consciousness”, “Christ Consciousness” or “Enlightenment”, etc..] Having Universal Consciousness means many things other than being consciously One with, and aware of, all things in the Universe, including The Universal Spirit. Most readers won’t understand such abstract concepts at this time (and you can’t ever really understand it until you achieve it). Universal Consciousness will be explained more in depth later in the book, but fortunately, there is a very simple, easy way to understand what Universal Consciousness means to us, and the world - indirectly. You can understand it, recognize it, and appreciate how valuable and important it is - by observing its effects. There are very real, tangible, and clearly identifiable changes that can be seen in the life of a person whose higher consciousness is awakening, or who has fully achieved Universal Consciousness. They are “real world” changes that every decent person can relate to, and agree are “good”. What are these changes, and how do they come about? Having an awakening of consciousness like we’ve just talked about, results in TRULY becoming more “spiritual”.
Let me pass on to you, what my personal teacher, the Adept monk Zain (who I eventually, affectionately, called “Father” as we grew closer), said to me about spirituality one day.
“As you begin to expand your consciousness beyond your self, you start realizing (not just believing or “having faith”) that there is more to life and the Universe than meets the eye. Creation isn’t just haphazard. There is One Great Something behind it all. And it pervades everything, including you, including all other people, animals, life, even the Earth and the Universe. As your Universal/Spiritual consciousness continues to grow, you start understanding the underlying connection of everything more and more, until you eventually have the realization that others are actually part of you, and you a part of them, and you are ALL one. Brothers and Sisters - all Children of One Universal God. As your spiritual consciousness grows you also feel, and manifest, Unselfish Love, and the ‘real world’ spiritual virtues that are reflections of Unselfishly Loving - Caring, Kindness, Compassion, Giving, and Harmlessness. THESE are the things that ARE truly important, and the earmarks of TRUE SPIRITUALITY.”
-- Excerpted from The Children of the Law of One & The Lost Teachings of Atlantis [amazon]
It is our hope that publishing this book will help people in several ways: to regain their connection with The Universal Spirit; to regain their place in the “order of things” in the Universe; to become free from that which creates suffering (for themselves and others); and to become Unselfishly Loving, compassionate, kind, and harmless.
The teachings of the Atlantean Children of the Law of One, were developed by beings who were “One with God & The Universe”, so to speak. You could call them angels incarnate, enlightened people, fools, masters, Children, true teachers, saints, whatever, - it doesn’t matter. Regardless of what you choose to call them, they had “Universal Consciousness”, and thus an awareness that included the “spiritual” realms (which permeate, and are the foundation of all physical things in the Universe). This “high” or “spiritual” consciousness gave them a great understanding of everything in life, including us, God, and Universal Laws & Truths (we will also refer to these Laws & Truths, as “Universal Principles”). The teachings are thus “reflections” of these greater understandings of “the Big picture”, and present Universal Principles within them. They are a kind of “the facts of life” in the Universe, that most people have lost touch with, and are thus living out of harmony with. These Universal Principles are also aspects of The Universal Spirit. They are all things we once knew, and were aware of - because we also, were once higher consciousness beings. But that was in a time when our spiritual natures were dominant, and we were still in a state of Oneness with The Universal Spirit (this will be explained in depth in a later chapter). But now, the spiritual nature within most people is so suppressed, that their awareness of these things is “blocked” to one degree or another. Most people have lost so much awareness, that they aren’t even aware of the fact that they aren’t aware that they are part of this One Universe. But all people still have some awareness of their lost heritage deeply “buried” within them - it is just “asleep” or “suppressed”. This is one area where the ancient teachings are important - because of what they can do to help put us “back in touch”.
The words, teachings, and beliefs expressed in this book can be a catalyst for positive change, and stimulate spiritual inspiration and awareness. They can also help you gain an awareness of the Universal Principles that are the fundamental guiding forces of all creation, including human life. Being exposed to the Universal Principles within the teachings, may “resonate” and stir “lost” buried feelings and memories from your suppressed spiritual nature. These feelings and memories are often first perceived as a sort of vague “knowingness” or “awareness” within you (at least those of you who are more receptive to “awakening” to their true nature, and the reality of life). It’s kind of like a person with amnesia, regaining their memory as they hear and see familiar people and sights (although it’s not so dramatic and obvious). And you don’t need to fully understand the teachings intellectually in order to recover from your “spiritual amnesia” - just reading them and grasping the spirit of them, can still have an effect. The teachings may also act as a partial catalyst for your “Inner Voice” (the still silent “voice” of the The Universal Spirit within you). Even though blocked, your Inner Voice will still react when exposed to the right catalyst - such as being presented with the spiritual truths of the Universe. Thus the teachings will stimulate it, and get a positive response from it. However, the awakening or “unblocking” of the Inner Voice may not get a positive response from you in general. It all depends on the kind of person you are and have made yourself into, and whether or not you want it to remain blocked. So the subsequent reaction may be positive, and one of “joyfully quenching of a desperate thirst” (which brings “awakening”), or the reaction could be negative, and one of repulsion, anger, and deeper blocking. But one thing is certain - all people will react.
Thus the book has the potential to inspire, awaken, and nurture in those who read it, their “higher” consciousness, or “Universal Consciousness”, and thus their own inner sense of spirituality. [Some people might refer to Universal Consciousness as “God Consciousness”, “Christ Consciousness” or “Enlightenment”, etc..] Having Universal Consciousness means many things other than being consciously One with, and aware of, all things in the Universe, including The Universal Spirit. Most readers won’t understand such abstract concepts at this time (and you can’t ever really understand it until you achieve it). Universal Consciousness will be explained more in depth later in the book, but fortunately, there is a very simple, easy way to understand what Universal Consciousness means to us, and the world - indirectly. You can understand it, recognize it, and appreciate how valuable and important it is - by observing its effects. There are very real, tangible, and clearly identifiable changes that can be seen in the life of a person whose higher consciousness is awakening, or who has fully achieved Universal Consciousness. They are “real world” changes that every decent person can relate to, and agree are “good”. What are these changes, and how do they come about? Having an awakening of consciousness like we’ve just talked about, results in TRULY becoming more “spiritual”.
Let me pass on to you, what my personal teacher, the Adept monk Zain (who I eventually, affectionately, called “Father” as we grew closer), said to me about spirituality one day.
“As you begin to expand your consciousness beyond your self, you start realizing (not just believing or “having faith”) that there is more to life and the Universe than meets the eye. Creation isn’t just haphazard. There is One Great Something behind it all. And it pervades everything, including you, including all other people, animals, life, even the Earth and the Universe. As your Universal/Spiritual consciousness continues to grow, you start understanding the underlying connection of everything more and more, until you eventually have the realization that others are actually part of you, and you a part of them, and you are ALL one. Brothers and Sisters - all Children of One Universal God. As your spiritual consciousness grows you also feel, and manifest, Unselfish Love, and the ‘real world’ spiritual virtues that are reflections of Unselfishly Loving - Caring, Kindness, Compassion, Giving, and Harmlessness. THESE are the things that ARE truly important, and the earmarks of TRUE SPIRITUALITY.”
-- Excerpted from The Children of the Law of One & The Lost Teachings of Atlantis [amazon]