Aetherius Society
| Motto | 'Service is the Jewel in the Rock of Attainment' |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1955 |
| Type | Spiritual organisation |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California and London, England |
Founder/President | George King (1919-1997) |
| Website | http://www.aetherius.org/ |
The Aetherius Society was founded by George King (1919–1997), an English-born Master of Yoga, occultist, alleged spiritual healer, and UFO Contactee. The society was first established in London in 1955 and later incorporated in America as a not-for-profit organisation in 1960. Its guiding principle is 'Service to Humanity'. The society's teachings combine ancient spiritual teachings of yoga with others received through the yogic mediumship of King in the channelling of so-called advanced extraterrestrial beings.[1]
Founding: The Aetherius Society's view[edit]
The Command[edit]
Prior to purportedly receiving his first known contact with 'Space People', George King had a varied career. During the war, he served with distinction in the National Fire Service. Post-war, driven by a desire to understand the causes of human suffering and life's great problems, King devoted himself to various forms of Yoga for around ten years, culminating in the attainment of 'Samadhi' or Enlightenment.[2]
On 8 May 1954, George King, then in London, England, is said to have had his initial contact with a 'Cosmic Intelligence', referred to under the pseudonym Aetherius. This contact, referred to as 'The Command', took the form of a loud and physical voice, which said simply, "Prepare Yourself! You are to become the Voice of Interplanetary Parliament."[3]
Contact with an Eastern Yogi master[edit]
Eight days later, King claimed to have been contacted by an Indian master who dispelled his doubts about becoming a channel for higher intelligences. This master initiated King into a yogic exercise to achieve Astral Travel and travel from the physical body while retaining full memories of the experiences. King stated that a group of willing helpers would be brought into his orbit and that he would receive a letter from a school of yoga in London which he should attend for some months to practice the exercises he learned there.[4]
Following 'The Command', King left his former life and claimed that various communicators began using him as a channel for "Transmissions", often in public. Because of the sensitivity of the trance condition employed, King said that this condition was very dangerous.
Founding of The Aetherius Society in London 1955[edit]
George King founded the Aetherius Society in London in August 1955 as a Metaphysical Organisation, claiming it to be upon the directions of 'Intelligences' from other planets, together with instructions from The Spiritual Hierarchy of Earth. During this period, King lectured extensively and brought together a group of like-minded individuals dedicated to the Service of Humanity.[5]
Incorporated in America 1960[edit]
Instructed by 'Cosmic Intelligences' to present himself in America, King came to the United States in June 1960. It soon became incorporated as a non-profit metaphysical, education, and spiritual organisation in November 1960.
Management[edit]
When George King was alive, he was the President of the Aetherius Society with an International Board of Directors. After his demise in 1997, there was no one to replace him as President, but he set up a democratically based administration of the Society so that it could be run efficiently and fairly into the future. The structure that he devised is divided into three sections:
1) The International Directors - The legal and administrative arm of the Aetherius Society 2) The Senior Engineering Officers - Who oversee the Missions performed by The Aetherius Society 3) The Ecclesiastical Synod - consisting of Bishops and Priests who oversee the religious section such as ordinations, services, pilgrimages, and other Initiations.[6]
The Society has headquarters in Hollywood, California, and Fulham Road, London, England. The Society has Branches around the world, as well as smaller official Groups.[7]
Membership[edit]
The society's membership is international but not very large, consisting of approximately 650 members as of 1993.[8]
Associate membership[edit]
Associate Members observe 8 July as The Primary Initiation of Earth Commemoration annually and take part in certain other activities such as 'The Twelve Blessings Service'.
Full membership[edit]
Full members observe the July 8 celebration of 'The Primary Initiation of Earth', as well as 13 other official Commemorations. They help the Aetherius Society through regular attendance at lectures, seminars, classes, workshops, Special Power Circles, Twelve Blessings Circles, and Divine Services. Full Members are eligible to receive certificates of merit for their hard work.
Member-Initiate[edit]
After three years as a Full Member and at least two certificates of merit, a member can apply for the Temple Order Examination to assess their familiarity and comprehension of The Aetherius Society Teachings. After a successful pass, the Full Member is Initiated into the Temple Order as a Member-Initiate.[9]
Basic beliefs[edit]
Service to others[edit]
Service to mankind and other forms of life constitute 'The Most Important Yoga in these days' and 'The Greatest Religion'. The focus is on actions towards other people. This principle underpins most of the society's activities, which are designed to 'radiate spiritual energy to the world' for a beneficial effect.[10]
The earth visited by cosmic avatars[edit]
According to The Aetherius Society, Jesus, Buddha, Krishna, Patanjali, and Sri Adi Shankaracharya are amongst some of the great Cosmic Avatars that have come to Earth from other planets in this Solar System.[11]
The existence of God[edit]
God is referred to as being 'All in All, and All in All That'. In this sense, it might be regarded as a Panentheistic belief system, in which God exists within Creation, as well as Beyond it.[12]
The importance of cooperation[edit]
The Aetherius Society actively promotes cooperation as a fundamental principle to spiritual evolution. They state that many of the world's problems are the result of a distorted world-view that engages in competition based on the 'survival of the fittest'.[13]
Karma and reincarnation[edit]
Karma is one of the great all-pervasive laws of nature. Life is a continual progression towards perfection. Reincarnation allows people on Earth to receive a deeper understanding of existence through each consecutive body, culture, and gender experienced in the cycle of incarnation.[14]
Extraterrestrial intelligences exist[edit]
The Aetherius Society believes that advanced forms of life exist beyond Earth and that even other planets within our Solar System are inhabited. These Beings sometimes travel to Earth in what we commonly call 'Flying Saucers' or 'UFO's'.[15]
We all have a spark of the divine within us[edit]
Divinity is our heritage. The 'Cosmic Masters' have reiterated the importance of living and cooperating with the laws of nature so that this divine birthright might take root within us and bear fruit.[16]
The Earth is a cosmic goddess[edit]
The Aetherius Society regards the Earth as an advanced spiritual Being in Her own right. They state that such a Being is the result of numerous 'lifestreams coming together' in order to be of Service to other lesser evolved lifeforms.[17]
Aims and objectives[edit]
The spiritual aims and objectives of The Aetherius Society include:[18]
- To spread the teachings of the "Cosmic Masters".
- To give spiritual healing.
- To ready the arrival of 'The Next Master'.
- To "tune in and radiate the Power transmitted during a 'Spiritual Push' by the "Third Satellite".
- To form a brotherhood based on the "Teachings and Knowledge of the Cosmic Masters".
Missions[edit]
The Aetherius Society's principles are based on service to humanity and the Earth through the "radiation of spiritual energies." George King believed that such energies could be manipulated using physical equipment, using the principles of Shape Power and radionics.[19]
Operation Sunbeam[edit]
This 'Cosmic Mission', purportedly devised by George King himself, began on 24 September 1966. It was said to be a means whereby 'spiritual energies' held within 19 Mountains could be sent "to Mother Earth as a token repayment" for the "vast amount of energy mankind has taken from 'Her' over countless centuries". King invented 'radionic apparatus' so that these 'energies' from the 19 Mountains could be "collected, stored and radiated to the Earth Herself".[20]
Operation Starlight[edit]
Carried out between 1958 and 1961, George King is believed to have been 'instructed' to travel to certain mountains around the world, climb to a certain point and act as a "karmic anchor-point" for "energies to be radiated through him into the mountain." These mountains could be used as "power-centres" or "spiritual batteries" for energy to be tapped by mankind to greatly enhance prayers sent out to the world.[21]
Operation Prayer Power[edit]
Devised by George King in 1973, this Mission is believed to increase the potency of prayer by bringing together a group of spiritually-minded people who can "radiate spiritual energy" at the same place, time, and in a certain way. The official inauguration date of Operation Prayer Power is June 30, 1973.[22]
Works by The Aetherius Society[edit]
Books[edit]
- The Nine Freedoms by George King
- The Twelve Blessings by George King
- Realize Your Inner Potential by George King and Richard Lawrence
- Contacts with the God's from Space by George King with Richard Lawrence
- Visit to the Logos of Earth by George King
- A Book of Sacred Prayers by George King
- The Practices of Aetherius by George King
- Jesus Comes Again by George King
- You Too Can Heal by George King
- Cosmic Voice - Volume I by George King
- Cosmic Voice - Volume II by George King
- Wisdom of the Planets by George King
- You Are Responsible! by Reverend George King
- Karma and Reincarnation by George King
- Contact Your Higher Self through Yoga by George King
- The Holy Mountains of the World by Rev. Charles Abrahamson
- Operation Earth Light by Brian C.Keneipp
- UFO's and the Extraterrestrial Message by Richard Lawrence
- Unlock Your Psychic Powers by Richard Lawrence
- Prayer Energy by Richard Lawrence
- The Magic of Healing by Richard Lawrence
- Power Prayer by Chrissie Blaze and Gary Blaze
- Workout for the Soul by Chrissie Blaze
- God's, Guides and Guardian Angels by Richard Lawrence
CD's[edit]
= The Spiritual Sciences[edit]
- The Pendulum - How does it work? by George King
- How to be Really Successful by George King
- The Devic Kingdom by George King
- Karma and Reincarnation by George King
- Spiritual Healing by George King
- The Secret of Personal Prayer by George King
- Concentration, Contemplation, Meditation by George King
- Psychometry - The Art of Divination through Objects by George King
- The Right Motive, The Right Power by George King
- The Spiritual Energy Crisis by George King
- The Psychic Centers - Their Significance and Development by George King
- Mystic Yoga Breathing by George King
- Man's Mind by Dr George King
- Imagination - Your Only Creative Faculty by George King
- How to Develop Your Clairvoyant Powers by George King
- Levels of Consciousness - Realms of the Masters by George King
- Levels of Consciousness - The Spirit World by George King
- Trance - Its Various Types by George King
- How to Enhance your Personal Magnetism by George King
- Psychic Self-Defence by George King
- The A-U-M by George king
- Control the Vital Life Fluid by George King
= Cosmic Wisdom[edit]
- The Four Aspects of Creation by George King
- What were the Occult Secrets of Jesus by George King
- The Great White Brotherhood - The Spiritual Hierarchy of Earth by George King
- The Seven Dimensions of Creation by George King
- The Cosmic Plan by George King
- The Next Master is Coming by George King
= Transmissions[edit]
- The Twelve Blessings Transmissions CD Album
- The Nine Freedoms Transmissions CD Album
- From Freewill to Freedom
- Prayer for Spiritual Workers and The New Lord's Prayer
- Gotha Speaks to Earth
= Periodicals[edit]
- Cosmic Voice
- Aetherius Society Newsletter
References[edit]
- ↑ King, George (May 1, 1998). Realize Your Inner Potential. London: The Aetherius Society. p. 140. ISBN ISBN 0937249165 Check
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- ↑ Blaze, Chrissie. "Tribute to a Western Master of Yoga". Cosmicwarrior.com. Retrieved 1/4/2011. Check date values in:
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- ↑ "Dr king's Initial Contact in May 1954". Aetherius.org. Retrieved 1/4/2011. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ Abrahamson, Charles E, (1961). You Are Responsible. London: The Aetherius Society. pp. Preface. ISBN 0-937249-03-3. Search this book on
- ↑ Aetherius Society, The. "The Management of The Aetherius Society". aetherius.org. Retrieved 6/04/11. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ Aetherius Society, The. "The Management of the Aetherius Society". The Aetherius Society. Retrieved 1/04/2011. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "membership figure". adherents.com. Retrieved 2009-09-16.
- ↑ Aetherius Society, The. "Membership". aetherius.org. Archived from the original on 19 May 2011. Retrieved 6/04/11. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ King, George (1961). You Are Responsible 'The Initiation of Earth'. The Aetherius Society. pp. 145–159. Search this book on
- ↑ Aetherius Society, The. "Who Are the Cosmic Masters". aetheriusmi.org. Retrieved 5/04/11. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ King, George (1958). The Twelve Blessings. U.S.: The Aetherius Society. pp. 1–63. ISBN 0-937249-02-5. Search this book on
- ↑ Volume No 2, Cosmic Voice (1982). The Importance of Co-operation between Terra and Interplanetary Parliament during Threatened Terrestrial Trouble. Aetherius Society. pp. 19–20. Search this book on
- ↑ King, George. Karma and Reincarnation. U.S.: The Aetherius Society. pp. 1–22. Search this book on
- ↑ Lawrence, Richard (2010). UFO's and the Extraterrestrial Message. London: CICO Books. ISBN 978-1-907030-15-4. Search this book on
- ↑ Aetherius Society, The. "Sayings of Dr George King". aetherius.org. Retrieved 5/04/11. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ Society, Aetherius. "The Logos of Earth". video-sharing website. youtube. Retrieved 30 March 2012.
- ↑ "What Are The Main Aims of The Aetherius Society?". Aetherius.org. Retrieved 2011-03-18.
- ↑ king, George. "Operation Prayer Power Introduction". aetherius.org. Retrieved 6/04/11. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ Aetherius Society, The. "Operation Sunbeam". aetherius.org. Retrieved 23/04/11. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ Aetherius Society, The (1966). "Operation Sunbeam - A Spiritual Mission for Mankind". The Aetherius Society News Letter (10–12). Retrieved 6/04/11. Unknown parameter
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External links[edit]
- The Aetherius Society – official website of the movement
- Page about the Aetherius Society at Religious Movements site
- A scholarly article by John A. Saliba in the Marburg Journal of Religion
- Aetherius Society: Jesus, Venusians, and some bad astronomy - Skeptical look at the society's astronomy claims
- Aetherius Society: A lack of proof - Skeptical look at the society claims of King's pre-knowledge of certain historical events
- Peakbagger.com (For a large map showing the locations of the Aetherius Society Holy Mountains)
- Extraterrestrial Intelligence in the Solar System: Resolving the Fermi Paradox by Robert A. Freitas Jr.
- 'Is There Anybody Out There?' Freeview video by the Vega Science Trust and the BBC/OU.
- Xenopsychology" by Robert A. Freitas Jr.
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