Aetherius Society
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The Aetherius Society was founded by Dr 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 becoming incorporated in America as a not-for-profit organisation in 1960. Its guiding principle is 'Service to Humanity'. The Aetherius Society also holds the 'Mother Earth' in high regard, believing the planet to be 'a great cosmic intelligence' which has 'allowed' mankind to reside here. As such the society's activities include the 'radiation of Spiritual Energies' back to the 'Mother Earth' as a "token repayment for the energy mankind has taken from Her for countless ages". This is in "recognition for the spiritual status of Earth as a Great Cosmic Entity in her own right." Its teachings combine the spiritual teachings of yoga
, with others received through the yogic mediumship of King in the channelling
of advanced extraterrestrial beings. It has been described as a UFO religion
.
According to King, the Aetherius Society got its name from 'The Master Aetherius', the same Intelligence who gave him 'The Command' to prepare himself as a channel for Interplanetary Parliament. The name 'Aetherius' is a pseudonym and was derived from the Latin word aether (ether), which in turn came from the Greek aither. One might translate 'Aetherius' to mean 'Pertaining to the Ether'.
On May 8, 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. King later described 'Him' as being a Cosmic Master who had taken upon himself the role of helping lesser evolved worlds, such as Earth, as far as karma will allow. This contact referred to as 'The Command' is described as having taken the form of a loud and apparently physical voice. The voice said simply, Prepare Yourself! You are to become the Voice of Interplanetary Parliament.
King said the letter arrived as predicted and he spent hours practising the exercises and pranayama
, and as a result was able to 'tune in' and telepathically
receive the kind of extraterrestrial communications the society calls "Cosmic Transmissions." These are believed to come from an extraterrestrial intelligence code-named Aetherius, as well as other advanced intelligences from within this solar system
.
Following 'The Command' King left his former life behind him and claimed that the various communicators began using him as a channel for "Transmissions", often in public, in the Caxton Hall, London. Because of the sensitivity of the trance condition employed, King said that this condition was a very dangerous one.
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.
The Society has headquarters in Hollywood, California, which is the administration centre for America
and Australasia
, and Fulham Road
, London
, England, which deals with affairs for the rest of the world. The Society has Branches around the world, as well as smaller official Groups (or Twelve Blessings Groups, which meet for the purpose of holding services together).
The group's tax exempt status was recognized by the US in 1960. This was three decades before the recognition of the Church of Scientology
and a decade before Raëlism
existed. In the UK the Society is an unincorporated association.
as well as Theosophy
. Both share, in part at least, the occult traditions of both East and West. The society believes the world has been visited by advanced beings from other worlds throughout history, and that followings or religions sprung from the teachings of these individuals, although methods differed, the message was essentially the same; and that these individuals came at a time when the world most needed their guidance. But that mankind was responsible over time for corrupting and distorting the original teachings. The society believes Jesus
to be a 'Cosmic Master' and one of several intelligences to have imparted 'teachings' through the 'transmissions' of George King. The major difference from other spiritual teachings and most Theosophical teachings is that the 'Transmissions', which form the base of the society's tutelage, show a marked concern with the hazards of atomic testing and of humanity's inability to monitor all of its effects or to control it. The society believes that the energy contained within the atom to be the fundamental energy of creation, and humanity's meddling with it as a "perversion of a holy energy", since all radioactivity is believed to "exist on at least seven octaves of manifestation, all of which affect us, but are not, for the most part measurable".
In many of the early 'Transmissions', atomic energy persisted as a common subject of discussion. The society claims that the atomic accident in the Urals in 1958 was reported in one of them. This Transmission was published in its journal, Cosmic Voice, at the time, and lodged with the British Library
. Other than that, details of the accident remained secret until the publication of information in New Scientist
in 1976, through an interview with the exiled Soviet scientist, Dr. Zhores Medvedev
who published a book about the disaster. The magazine, after reviewing evidence submitted to it by the society, subsequently admitted in print that it had been "Scooped by a UFO!"
In 1986, King received advanced notice of a disaster soon to come, around four hours prior to the Chernobyl disaster
, from his 'extraterrestrial contacts'. The society claims to have activated its 'Spiritual Energy Radiators' in order to distribute energy and alleviate this disaster. The society claims that the calamity only became known after this activity ended. Radioactive particles from the incident were detected on Swedish nuclear power workers on April 27, one day after the incident.
Another major divergence from Theosophical and other spiritual teachings is the emphasis on the already mentioned extraterrestrial concerns, including: Earth's involvement with UFO sightings, why alien life is involved with our planet at this moment, and existence of life-forms in our Solar System (especially nearby planets).
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Following his initial 'contact' in 1954, King designed many items of equipment for this purpose. Probably the best known of these is the 'Spiritual Energy Battery'. Its precise design and composition are not in the public domain. Its purpose is to hold a "charge of spiritual energy for an indefinite period". When connected to a 'Spiritual Energy Radiator' (again designed by King), it can be 'discharged'.
In 1980-81 this 'Cosmic Mission' was, according to Aetherians, further enhanced by "six unique individuals" who are believed to have come from other planets in this Solar System, known simply as the "Six Adepts". These 'Cosmic Intelligences' performed a 'Cosmic Mission' called 'Operation Space Magic' in which they are believed to have placed 'modules' on the planets Saturn, Venus, Jupiter and Neptune. As a result, Aetherians believe that 'spiritual energies' could then be 'radiated' from these planets through millions of miles of space to a space vessel called "Satellite A-1" placed in orbit of Earth. Operation Sunbeam is said to use this Satellite so that specific energies from other worlds could then be used, in addition to the 'energies' contained within the 19 Mountains, as a potent "karmic manipulation".
The climbs were made with a small team, often in winter and poor weather conditions. King's life was in danger on more than one occasion. One Christmas Eve was spent stranded overnight in pouring rain, high up on Mount Wakefield in New Zealand, with another member of the team, Keith Robertson. 19 mountains are believed to have been "charged" in this mission - 18 with King's presence. Mount Kilimanjaro is said to have been "charged" in a different way, without King's presence. Although some of these 'mountains' are not technically mountains, the term has apparently been used collectively. The Aetherius Society terms these places "Holy Mountains".
As an example, 1,000 "Prayer Hours" (The amount of spiritual energy invoked by one person praying with full concentration for one hour is termed one 'prayer hour'.) could be released from the Battery in 100 minutes or possibly less. The Society states that the 'spiritual energy' can be then distributed by cooperating 'Masters' to the area in need. The Aetherius Society believes that Operation Prayer Power and other such "missions" have averted, and helped relieved, many disasters.
George King's titles of 'Reverend', 'Doctor' and 'Sir' are unverified. The Aetherius Society state that 'His Eminence Sir George King' has numerous academic degrees, titles and honours bestowed upon him from Earthly and Cosmic Sources. Many of these are displayed in the Aetherius Society Branches and Headquarters.
In 1981 King was presented with the 'Prize of Peace and Justice' - which carried the title 'Knight of Humanity' - by H.S.H. Prince Guiseppe Pensavalle di Mitilene, President of the International Union of Christian Chivalry. In 1980, Dr. King was also dubbed 'Sir George King' by His Royal and Imperial Highness Prince Robert Khimchiachvili, the 74th Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, Knights of Malta. In that same year, a Princedom was conferred on Dr. King by His Eminence, Archbishop Gautier of Paris, Archbishop of the Catholic Church - in recognition of King's 'work and sacrifice for humanity'.
It was in 1986 that King was nominated and given the Freedom of the City of London
, and membership of the Freemen of England. In 1992 he was nominated for a Grant of Arms
, or Letters Patent of Armorial Bearings, which was officially presented to 'The Most Reverend George King' by the Bluemantle Pursuivant
of the College of Arms
London, in a ceremonial presentation which took place in America.
See below for external links to the above titles:
The Aetherius Society (America, Canada & Europe)
The Inner Potential Centre (London)
George King (Aetherius Society)
George King was Founder-President of The Aetherius Society, a UFO religion. He was also an inventor, author, lecturer and spiritual teacher.-Early years:...
(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 becoming incorporated in America as a not-for-profit organisation in 1960. Its guiding principle is 'Service to Humanity'. The Aetherius Society also holds the 'Mother Earth' in high regard, believing the planet to be 'a great cosmic intelligence' which has 'allowed' mankind to reside here. As such the society's activities include the 'radiation of Spiritual Energies' back to the 'Mother Earth' as a "token repayment for the energy mankind has taken from Her for countless ages". This is in "recognition for the spiritual status of Earth as a Great Cosmic Entity in her own right." Its teachings combine the spiritual teachings of yoga
Yoga
Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline, originating in ancient India. The goal of yoga, or of the person practicing yoga, is the attainment of a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility while meditating on Supersoul...
, with others received through the yogic mediumship of King in the channelling
Mediumship
Mediumship is described as a form of communication with spirits. It is a practice in religious beliefs such as Spiritualism, Spiritism, Espiritismo, Candomblé, Voodoo and Umbanda.- Concept :...
of advanced extraterrestrial beings. It has been described as a UFO religion
UFO religion
UFO religion is an informal term used to describe a religion that equates UFO occupants with gods or other semi-divine beings. Typically, the UFO occupants are held to be extraterrestials and that humanity either currently is, or eventually will become, part of a preexisting extraterrestrial...
.
According to King, the Aetherius Society got its name from 'The Master Aetherius', the same Intelligence who gave him 'The Command' to prepare himself as a channel for Interplanetary Parliament. The name 'Aetherius' is a pseudonym and was derived from the Latin word aether (ether), which in turn came from the Greek aither. One might translate 'Aetherius' to mean 'Pertaining to the Ether'.
'The Command'
Prior to purportedly receiving his first known contact with 'Space People', George King had a varied career. During the war he had served with distinction in the National Fire Service. After the war, with an earnest desire to understand the real causes of man's suffering and answers to life's great problems, King is said to have devoted himself to the practice of various forms of Yoga, including Raja Yoga, Jnana Yoga and Kundalini Yoga. He is said to have practised this for eight to tens hours per day for around ten years, and is said to have culminated in the attainment of 'Samadhi' or Enlightenment.On May 8, 1954 George King, then in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, is said to have had his initial contact with a Cosmic Intelligence, referred to under the pseudonym Aetherius. King later described 'Him' as being a Cosmic Master who had taken upon himself the role of helping lesser evolved worlds, such as Earth, as far as karma will allow. This contact referred to as 'The Command' is described as having taken the form of a loud and apparently physical voice. The voice said simply, Prepare Yourself! You are to become the Voice of Interplanetary Parliament.
Contact with an Eastern Yogi master
King maintained he was contacted 8 days later, by a well known, though unnamed, Indian master while he was attempting to enter a state of deep meditation in order to discover the truth about this mysterious 'Space Contact'. King claimed that the yogi entered by walking straight through a locked door and proceeded to dispel any lingering doubts he harboured about his unworthiness to become a channel, or voice, for higher intelligences. King claimed that the being initiated him into a yogic exercise, the careful practice of which brings about Astral Travel and ability to travel from the physical body in such a way that full memories of all the experiences gained are retained by the traveller. He 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 and diligently practise the exercises he learned there.King said the letter arrived as predicted and he spent hours practising the exercises and pranayama
Pranayama
Pranayama is a Sanskrit word meaning "extension of the prana or breath" or more accurately, "extension of the life force". The word is composed of two Sanskrit words, Prāna, life force, or vital energy, particularly, the breath, and "āyāma", to extend, draw out, restrain, or...
, and as a result was able to 'tune in' and telepathically
Telepathy
Telepathy , is the induction of mental states from one mind to another. The term was coined in 1882 by the classical scholar Fredric W. H. Myers, a founder of the Society for Psychical Research, and has remained more popular than the more-correct expression thought-transference...
receive the kind of extraterrestrial communications the society calls "Cosmic Transmissions." These are believed to come from an extraterrestrial intelligence code-named Aetherius, as well as other advanced intelligences from within this solar system
Solar System
The Solar System consists of the Sun and the astronomical objects gravitationally bound in orbit around it, all of which formed from the collapse of a giant molecular cloud approximately 4.6 billion years ago. The vast majority of the system's mass is in the Sun...
.
Following 'The Command' King left his former life behind him and claimed that the various communicators began using him as a channel for "Transmissions", often in public, in the Caxton Hall, London. Because of the sensitivity of the trance condition employed, King said that this condition was a very dangerous one.
Founding of The Aetherius Society in London 1955
George King founded the Aetherius Society in London on 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, also referred to as The Great White Brotherhood. During this period King lectured extensively and brought together a group of like-minded individuals wanting to dedicating themselves to the Service of Humanity. He says he received numerous 'Transmissions' from various 'Cosmic Intelligences' which became recorded for future posterity in a bi-monthly magazine called "Cosmic Voice".Incorporated in America 1960
Instructed by 'Cosmic Intelligences' to present himself in America, Dr King came to the United States in June 1950. It soon became incorporated as a non-profit metaphysical, education and spiritual organisation in November 1960.Management
When George King was alive he was the President of the Aetherius Society with an International Board of Directors who were happy to defer to his wisdom in their belief that he was 'Primary Terrestrial Mental Channel' for advanced intelligences, as well as a Master of Yoga in his own right. After his demise in 1997 there was no one to replace him as President, but he took great care in setting up a democratically based administration of the Society so that it could be run as efficiently and as fairly as possible into the future. The structure that he devised is basically 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.
The Society has headquarters in Hollywood, California, which is the administration centre for America
Americas
The Americas, or America , are lands in the Western hemisphere, also known as the New World. In English, the plural form the Americas is often used to refer to the landmasses of North America and South America with their associated islands and regions, while the singular form America is primarily...
and Australasia
Australasia
Australasia is a region of Oceania comprising Australia, New Zealand, the island of New Guinea, and neighbouring islands in the Pacific Ocean. The term was coined by Charles de Brosses in Histoire des navigations aux terres australes...
, and Fulham Road
Fulham Road
Fulham Road is a street in London, England, that runs from the A219 road in right in the centre of Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, through Chelsea to Brompton Road Knightsbridge and the A4 in Brompton, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.Fulham Road runs parallel...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England, which deals with affairs for the rest of the world. The Society has Branches around the world, as well as smaller official Groups (or Twelve Blessings Groups, which meet for the purpose of holding services together).
The group's tax exempt status was recognized by the US in 1960. This was three decades before the recognition of the Church of Scientology
Church of Scientology
The Church of Scientology is an organization devoted to the practice and the promotion of the Scientology belief system. The Church of Scientology International is the Church of Scientology's parent organization, and is responsible for the overall ecclesiastical management, dissemination and...
and a decade before Raëlism
Raëlism
Raëlism is a UFO religion that was founded in 1974 by Claude Vorilhon, now known as Raël.The Raëlian Movement teaches that life on Earth was scientifically created by a species of extraterrestrials, which they call the Elohim...
existed. In the UK the Society is an unincorporated association.
Membership
The society's membership, although international in composition, is not very large, consisting of approximately 650 members as of 1993.Associate membership
Associate Members are required to observe July 8 as The Primary Initiation of Earth Commemoration which is held annually, as this is considered their most holiest day in their calendar. As well as this they are expected to take part in certain other activities such as 'The Twelve Blessings Service' and others. Associate members cannot earn Certificates of Merit.Full membership
Full members observe the July 8 celebration of The Primary Initiation of Earth, as well as 13 other official Commemorations, observed by The Aetherius Society. Full members help the Aetherius Society through regular attendance at lectures, seminars, classes, workshops, Special Power Circles, Twelve Blessings Circles and Divine Services, etc. They have to complete an annual survey inquiring about their involvement with the Aetherius Society's various activities. Full Members are also eligible to receive Certificates of Merit for the hard work they have performed for their chosen spiritual order.Member-Initiate
After three years as a Full Member and at least two certificates of merit a member is then able to apply for the Temple Order Examination in order to assess the applicants familiarity and comprehension of The Aetherius Society Teachings. After a successful pass in this examination the Full Member is then Initiated into the Temple Order as a Member-Initiate.Basic introduction
The following is a list of core beliefs, drawn from the society's publications, talks, lectures and books:- Service to others: Service to mankind, as well as to other forms of life, constitute 'The Most Important Yoga in these days' and 'The Greatest Religion'. The focus is on the actions towards other people, not what they declare to do for themselves. This principle underpins most of the society's activities, which are designed to 'radiate spiritual energy to the world' in order to have a beneficial effect. The society's motto, "Service is the Jewel in the Rock of Attainment" reflects this importance.
- The Earth visited by Cosmic Avatars: According to The Aetherius Society JesusJesusJesus of Nazareth , commonly referred to as Jesus Christ or simply as Jesus or Christ, is the central figure of Christianity...
, BuddhaBuddhaIn Buddhism, buddhahood is the state of perfect enlightenment attained by a buddha .In Buddhism, the term buddha usually refers to one who has become enlightened...
, KrishnaKrishnaKrishna is a central figure of Hinduism and is traditionally attributed the authorship of the Bhagavad Gita. He is the supreme Being and considered in some monotheistic traditions as an Avatar of Vishnu...
, PatanjaliPatañjaliPatañjali is the compiler of the Yoga Sūtras, an important collection of aphorisms on Yoga practice. According to tradition, the same Patañjali was also the author of the Mahābhāṣya, a commentary on Kātyāyana's vārttikas on Pāṇini's Aṣṭādhyāyī as well as an unspecified work of medicine .In...
, and Sri Adi Shankaracharya are amongst some of the great Cosmic Avatars that have come to Earth from other planets in this Solar System. These Great Beings taught mankind the great laws according to their ability at the time to understand and use them.
- The existence of God: 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. The highest aspect of God is referred to by them, as 'The Absolute', although the Aetherius Society acknowledges the fact that other Beings exist within Creation that are so evolved in comparison with man upon Earth, that they are sometimes referred to as 'Gods' to make this distinction.
- The Importance of Cooperation: Spiritual people should cooperate with each other, since they have a greater power when working together.
- Karma and Reincarnation: Karma is one of the great all-pervasive laws of nature. By understanding and co-operating with these very simple natural laws we can open the path to betterment between ourselves and the world. Life is a continual progression towards perfection, in one form or another. It requires many experiences, many lives, and many 'classrooms' to return to God experienced enough with cosmic self-consciousness. Reincarnation allows people on Earth to receive a deeper understanding of existence through each consecutive body, culture, and gender that are experienced in the cycle of incarnation.
- Extraterrestrial intelligences exist: Not only does The Aetherius Society believe that advanced forms of life exist beyond this Earth, but they also believe that even the other planets within our Solar System are inhabited too. These Beings sometimes travel to Earth in what we commonly call 'Flying Saucers' or 'UFO's'.
- We all have a spark of the Divine Within us: Divinity is our heritage. The 'Cosmic Masters' have reiterated the importance of living, and co-operating, with the laws of nature in such a way that this divine birthright might take root within us and bear fruit. In this way we might transmute the delusion of separation which binds us all, and learn to live in the light of spiritual co-operation.
- The Earth is a Cosmic Goddess: The Earth is a cosmic, physical body referred to as The Logos: female planet from a metaphysical point of view and a living breathing entity. This very ancient Intelligence has allowed species to experience her 'classrooms' for millenniums.
- Yoga and Meditation: (cf. King 1955). These are considered wonderful practices for spiritual development. The society deems George King to be a "Master of Yoga", a very advanced and rare stage of attainment that he gained through bringing about cognizant command of kundaliniKundaliniKundalini literally means coiled. In yoga, a "corporeal energy" - an unconscious, instinctive or libidinal force or Shakti, lies coiled at the base of the spine. It is envisioned either as a goddess or else as a sleeping serpent, hence a number of English renderings of the term such as 'serpent...
, the primordial life force. In common with traditional yogic teaching, Aetherians deem meditation, or Samadhi, to be an existential status of Adeptship "when the soul is bathed in the Light of pure Spirit and one becomes a knower of truth." Mantras are also frequently repeated during services of the group.
Theosophy and Ascended Master teachings
The society's beliefs contain elements of the Ascended Master TeachingsAscended Master Teachings
The students of "Ascended Master Teachings" organizations believe that the Presence of Life/God - Individualizes as the "I AM", and incarnates throughout the created universes until it achieves The Ascension . The "Teachings" as all Religious Teachings.....
as well as Theosophy
Theosophy
Theosophy, in its modern presentation, is a spiritual philosophy developed since the late 19th century. Its major themes were originally described mainly by Helena Blavatsky , co-founder of the Theosophical Society...
. Both share, in part at least, the occult traditions of both East and West. The society believes the world has been visited by advanced beings from other worlds throughout history, and that followings or religions sprung from the teachings of these individuals, although methods differed, the message was essentially the same; and that these individuals came at a time when the world most needed their guidance. But that mankind was responsible over time for corrupting and distorting the original teachings. The society believes Jesus
Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth , commonly referred to as Jesus Christ or simply as Jesus or Christ, is the central figure of Christianity...
to be a 'Cosmic Master' and one of several intelligences to have imparted 'teachings' through the 'transmissions' of George King. The major difference from other spiritual teachings and most Theosophical teachings is that the 'Transmissions', which form the base of the society's tutelage, show a marked concern with the hazards of atomic testing and of humanity's inability to monitor all of its effects or to control it. The society believes that the energy contained within the atom to be the fundamental energy of creation, and humanity's meddling with it as a "perversion of a holy energy", since all radioactivity is believed to "exist on at least seven octaves of manifestation, all of which affect us, but are not, for the most part measurable".
In many of the early 'Transmissions', atomic energy persisted as a common subject of discussion. The society claims that the atomic accident in the Urals in 1958 was reported in one of them. This Transmission was published in its journal, Cosmic Voice, at the time, and lodged with the British Library
British Library
The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom, and is the world's largest library in terms of total number of items. The library is a major research library, holding over 150 million items from every country in the world, in virtually all known languages and in many formats,...
. Other than that, details of the accident remained secret until the publication of information in New Scientist
New Scientist
New Scientist is a weekly non-peer-reviewed English-language international science magazine, which since 1996 has also run a website, covering recent developments in science and technology for a general audience. Founded in 1956, it is published by Reed Business Information Ltd, a subsidiary of...
in 1976, through an interview with the exiled Soviet scientist, Dr. Zhores Medvedev
Zhores Medvedev
Zhores Aleksandrovich Medvedev is a Russian biologist, historian and dissident. His twin brother is the historian Roy Medvedev.-Biography:Zhores Medvedev and his twin brother Roy Medvedev were born on 14 November 1925 in Tbilisi, Georgia, USSR....
who published a book about the disaster. The magazine, after reviewing evidence submitted to it by the society, subsequently admitted in print that it had been "Scooped by a UFO!"
In 1986, King received advanced notice of a disaster soon to come, around four hours prior to the Chernobyl disaster
Chernobyl disaster
The Chernobyl disaster was a nuclear accident that occurred on 26 April 1986 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine , which was under the direct jurisdiction of the central authorities in Moscow...
, from his 'extraterrestrial contacts'. The society claims to have activated its 'Spiritual Energy Radiators' in order to distribute energy and alleviate this disaster. The society claims that the calamity only became known after this activity ended. Radioactive particles from the incident were detected on Swedish nuclear power workers on April 27, one day after the incident.
Another major divergence from Theosophical and other spiritual teachings is the emphasis on the already mentioned extraterrestrial concerns, including: Earth's involvement with UFO sightings, why alien life is involved with our planet at this moment, and existence of life-forms in our Solar System (especially nearby planets).
Aims and objectives
The spiritual aims and objectives of The Aetherius Society include:- 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
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 radionicsRadionics
Radionics is the use of blood, hair, a signature, or other substances unique to the person as a focus to supposedly heal a patient from afar. The concept behind radionics originated in the early 1900s with Albert Abrams , who became a millionaire by leasing radionic machines which he designed...
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Following his initial 'contact' in 1954, King designed many items of equipment for this purpose. Probably the best known of these is the 'Spiritual Energy Battery'. Its precise design and composition are not in the public domain. Its purpose is to hold a "charge of spiritual energy for an indefinite period". When connected to a 'Spiritual Energy Radiator' (again designed by King), it can be 'discharged'.
Operation Sunbeam
This 'Cosmic Mission', purportedly devised by George King himself, began on September 24, 1966, 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". These 'Spiritual Energies', believed to be held in a state of potential within these Mountains, charged in another Mission called Operation Starlight, were intended to be used for mankind. By "redirecting these energies to the Earth as an entity", Aetherians claim this creates a very powerful "karmic manipulation". King invented 'radionic apparatus' so that these 'energies' from the 19 Mountains could be "collected, stored and radiated to the Earth Herself", as an Entity.In 1980-81 this 'Cosmic Mission' was, according to Aetherians, further enhanced by "six unique individuals" who are believed to have come from other planets in this Solar System, known simply as the "Six Adepts". These 'Cosmic Intelligences' performed a 'Cosmic Mission' called 'Operation Space Magic' in which they are believed to have placed 'modules' on the planets Saturn, Venus, Jupiter and Neptune. As a result, Aetherians believe that 'spiritual energies' could then be 'radiated' from these planets through millions of miles of space to a space vessel called "Satellite A-1" placed in orbit of Earth. Operation Sunbeam is said to use this Satellite so that specific energies from other worlds could then be used, in addition to the 'energies' contained within the 19 Mountains, as a potent "karmic manipulation".
Operation Starlight
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". He claimed that these mountains could be used as "power-centres" or "spiritual batteries" for energy to be tapped by mankind in order to greatly enhance prayers sent out to the world.The climbs were made with a small team, often in winter and poor weather conditions. King's life was in danger on more than one occasion. One Christmas Eve was spent stranded overnight in pouring rain, high up on Mount Wakefield in New Zealand, with another member of the team, Keith Robertson. 19 mountains are believed to have been "charged" in this mission - 18 with King's presence. Mount Kilimanjaro is said to have been "charged" in a different way, without King's presence. Although some of these 'mountains' are not technically mountains, the term has apparently been used collectively. The Aetherius Society terms these places "Holy Mountains".
The 19 Holy Mountains
- Holdstone Down - Devon, England.
- Brown Willy - Cornwall, England.
- Ben Hope - THe Highlands, Scotland.
- Creag-An-Leth-Chain - Grampian, Scotland.
- The Old Man of Coniston - Cumbria, England.
- Pen-Y-Fan - Powys, Wales.
- Carnedd Llywelyn - Gwynedd, Wales.
- Kinderscout - Derbyshire, England.
- Yes Tor - Devon, England.
- Mount Baldy - Southern California, USA.
- Mount Tallac - Lake Tahoe, Northern California, USA.
- Mount Adams - New Hampshire, USA.
- Castle Peak - Aspen Colorado, USA.
- Mount Kosciusko - New South Wales, Australia.
- Mount Ramshead - New South Wales, Australia.
- Mount Wakefield - South Island, New Zealand.
- Mount Kilimanjaro - Tanzania, Africa.
- Mount Madrigerfluh - Switzerland.
- Le Nid D'Aigle - France.
Operation Prayer Power
One of the 'Missions' that employs the 'Spiritual Energy Battery' to "collect, store, and release the subtle energies" invoked Operation Prayer Power. 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. This 'spiritual energy' can then be dispersed towards a specific objective, rather than as many smaller, less controlled, 'radiation points'. The results of this Mission, they claim, can be proven to anyone wanting to investigate it for themselves. The official inauguration date of Operation Prayer Power is June 30, 1973.As an example, 1,000 "Prayer Hours" (The amount of spiritual energy invoked by one person praying with full concentration for one hour is termed one 'prayer hour'.) could be released from the Battery in 100 minutes or possibly less. The Society states that the 'spiritual energy' can be then distributed by cooperating 'Masters' to the area in need. The Aetherius Society believes that Operation Prayer Power and other such "missions" have averted, and helped relieved, many disasters.
George King's titles
According to skeptic James RandiJames Randi
James Randi is a Canadian-American stage magician and scientific skeptic best known as a challenger of paranormal claims and pseudoscience. Randi is the founder of the James Randi Educational Foundation...
George King's titles of 'Reverend', 'Doctor' and 'Sir' are unverified. The Aetherius Society state that 'His Eminence Sir George King' has numerous academic degrees, titles and honours bestowed upon him from Earthly and Cosmic Sources. Many of these are displayed in the Aetherius Society Branches and Headquarters.
In 1981 King was presented with the 'Prize of Peace and Justice' - which carried the title 'Knight of Humanity' - by H.S.H. Prince Guiseppe Pensavalle di Mitilene, President of the International Union of Christian Chivalry. In 1980, Dr. King was also dubbed 'Sir George King' by His Royal and Imperial Highness Prince Robert Khimchiachvili, the 74th Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, Knights of Malta. In that same year, a Princedom was conferred on Dr. King by His Eminence, Archbishop Gautier of Paris, Archbishop of the Catholic Church - in recognition of King's 'work and sacrifice for humanity'.
It was in 1986 that King was nominated and given the Freedom of the City of London
City of London
The City of London is a small area within Greater London, England. It is the historic core of London around which the modern conurbation grew and has held city status since time immemorial. The City’s boundaries have remained almost unchanged since the Middle Ages, and it is now only a tiny part of...
, and membership of the Freemen of England. In 1992 he was nominated for a Grant of Arms
Grant of Arms
A grant of arms is an action by a lawful authority, such as an officer of arms, conferring on a person and his or her descendants the right to bear a particular coat of arms or armorial bearings...
, or Letters Patent of Armorial Bearings, which was officially presented to 'The Most Reverend George King' by the Bluemantle Pursuivant
Bluemantle Pursuivant
Bluemantle Pursuivant of Arms in Ordinary is a junior officer of arms of the College of Arms in London. The office is reputed to have been created by King Henry V to serve the Order of the Garter, but there is no documentary evidence of this. There is, however, mention of an officer styled...
of the College of Arms
College of Arms
The College of Arms, or Heralds’ College, is an office regulating heraldry and granting new armorial bearings for England, Wales and Northern Ireland...
London, in a ceremonial presentation which took place in America.
Books
- The Nine Freedoms by George King
- The Twelve Blessing 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 Lawence
- 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
The Spiritual Sciences
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Cosmic Voice
- Aetherius Society Newsletter
See below for external links to the above titles:
The Aetherius Society (America, Canada & Europe)
The Inner Potential Centre (London)
External links
- The Aetherius Society – official website of the movement
- Page about the Aetherius Society at Religious Movements site
- A scholarly article by John A. SalibaJohn A. SalibaJohn A. Saliba is a Maltese-born Jesuit priest, a professor of religious studies at the University of Detroit Mercy and a noted writer and researcher in the field of new religious movements.Saliba has advocated a conciliatory approach towards new religions...
in the Marburg Journal of ReligionMarburg Journal of ReligionThe Marburg Journal of Religion is a peer-reviewed online academic journal that publishes articles on empirical and theoretical studies of religion. It is believed to be the oldest internet journal devoted to the study of religions, the first issue having appeared in April 1996...