I have already talked about part of my life in one of my previous Blogs on how I found and believed in Karma and Reincarnation. I was born a Christian because my parents are Christians as that will usually be the case, I suppose, even to others. Though my father was a Catholic, he had interests in other beliefs including some sort of supernatural healings using power words (in Latin), which he probably got from my grandfather (mother side) who was Herbal Doctor. I have mentioned how my father brought to my attention the life of Edgar Cayce who has psychic abilities and he channels a personality from the Spirit world. Under tranced states, Edgar Cayce delivers messages coming from this personality, which has come to be called Edgar Cayce readings. Subjects from these Readings are broad which include medical science, health, and spirituality including karma and reincarnation. Many books were published related to this Edgar Cayce Readings and I got a hold one of those, which I bought from one of the popular bookstores in Manila. It is from that book where I learned about Karma and reincarnation and I began to believe in it as it answered many of my questions about life which cannot be answered satisfactorily from Christian perspectives. From then on, I began to read books about Buddhism and Hinduism as I learned that it supports the belief in karma and reincarnation.
When I was a university student, I frequently visit the Bookstores not far from my school especially during my vacant hours. It was in one of these bookstores (National Book Store) where I bought the Edgar Cayce book. One day while I was there just spending my time, I came across the book “Saint Germain on Alchemy”. I was amazed while reading it not only because of its truth, beauty and eloquence but because I found at the back pages the different incarnations of the author Saint Germain. Among Saint Germain incarnations were Prophet Samuel, Saint Joseph, Saint Alban, Merlin, Roger Bacon, Christopher Columbus, and Sir Francis Bacon. I wondered how they knew it. I learned later from the contents that it was Dictated through a Messenger. And I realized that this is much better than Edgar Cayce Readings. Since I frequently visit the Bookstore, I found out that there were other books of the same publisher and organization, The Summit University and The Summit Lighthouse respectively. I was astonished when I found the book, “Prayer and Meditation by Jesus and Kuthumi”. I asked myself, “Jesus? the Author of this book!? This is incredible!” I resolved to buy those books someday when I have enough money. Those books were expensive for me at that time, as those were imported from the USA and made of high-quality materials. I was probably in my graduating years in college at that time (1981-1982). Fortunately, the Vice-Dean of the College offered me a Teaching job shortly after I graduated from college. Now that I had a source of income, I managed to buy all those books. Among these books are Climb the Highest Mountain, Saint Germain on Alchemy, Advanced Studies on Alchemy, Prayer and Meditation, Studies of Human Aura, Advanced Studies on Human aura, Understanding Yourself the Doorway to Superconscious, Quietly Comes the Buddha, and Cosmic Consciousness.
Since I knew the address of the Summit Lighthouse in the USA (Malibu, California at that time) as it is printed in the books, I ordered their Decree book Vol 1. I diligently gave those decrees every day. I started to think if there was an affiliated organization in the Philippines where I could visit or probably become a member. Since there was no contact address and phone number in the books, I thought there was none. One day in the year 1985, while going home from work, I was surprised to come across a flyer posted on the wall outside a Department Store with a picture of Elizabeth Clare Prophet apparently coming to Manila to conduct series of seminars. The Group apparently is Stumping for Coming Revolution in Higher Consciousness in the Asia Pacific.
I remember myself attending the seminars, and there were days when my Dad and one of my sisters attended too. I recalled there was an occasion in a seminar where attendees were lining up to receive an emerald ray healing where the Messenger would press an emerald stone on your forehead while she was making calls. The three of us had an opportunity to receive such healing calls.
There was a day when I arrived early, and as I entered the venue, I was surprised to see Mrs. Prophet already sitting in a chair on the elevated stage as if simply observing the people around. I walked down to find a better seat somewhere in the center, grabbed the materials on the seat, sat down, and looked at her. She was looking in my direction. I thought that she may be reading my aura and that was what she was doing to other people too. I wondered what she could be finding out in my aura. But I just started to read the materials that I have in my hand. I was so surprised that there was a Dictation on that day and Saint Germain dictated! I learned later from the members that whoever Ascended Master dictated during your first experience of dictation could likely be your sponsoring Ascended Master.
Because of that seminar, I came to know that there was a Summit Lighthouse Group in the Philippines. But I did not join the Group immediately after the seminar. I hesitated because somehow, I thought I was still worldly and had impurities. And I thought that many members could have supernatural abilities such as reading another’s mind or aura and it would be embarrassing for me if they find that I always have some negative worldly thoughts. Somehow, I had a feeling of unworthiness.
It took a year before I decided to become a member. That was the time when I had personal problems which somehow were burdensome for me. Somehow a deep longing for spirituality occurred to me that made me decide to come to the Summit Lighthouse Study Group located in Makati, Metro Manila. But at the back of my mind, there was still worry that some members might be able to read my past worldly activities and thoughts; but I reasoned that they would understand me despite that.
I learned in the Center that there were regular weekly lectures (maybe 7 – 9 days) which I can attend, at the end of which I can decide to become a member. It was in one of those lectures that I learned about the “dweller on the threshold”. I have already discussed this topic in one of my blogs. This so-called ‘dweller on the threshold’ is your negative past-life momentums dwelling just under the surface of consciousness which has now surfaced so that you start to engage in acts or activities that are inimical to your spiritual development. It was so persistent which can be likened to a mad animal that refuses to be tamed. Or like a monster dragon that surfaced out of the water ready to devour anyone that falls under its line of sight. I learned from the lecture that there is a specific ‘decree’ to slay the dweller on the threshold even before it surfaces out of one’s sub-conscious. I realized that this so-called dweller on the threshold had already occurred to me. Then I thought that had I become a member of the group early, it would not have happened to me. The Decree book vol 1 that I bought does not include the Decree on slaying the dweller on the threshold. There are three volumes of The Summit Lighthouse decree book; if bind together it could be about two and a half inches thick. I also learned that Psychism is not advocated by the Ascended Master Teaching.
I was so excited about attending the lectures and couldn’t wait to become a member. As soon as I became a member, I began to attend all the Services regularly. I liked the services, the songs are so beautiful, long hours of decrees, listening to dictations. Saturday service is three hours long. There were services almost every day except Thursday which is lecture day. Services on weekdays were conducted in the evenings. So, I was almost in the Center every day. I availed of borrowing many books and videotapes in the library for free. I learned that there was none of them who can read another’s thoughts, I mean mental telepathy and reading auras. I became close to them, developed friendship and they were just ordinary but fantastic people from all walks of life.
As time passed by, I developed a momentum on giving dynamic decrees and I was trained to become a Decree leader. I also assisted during lectures until I too became a lecturer. I remember that there were periods when we conduct regular prayer vigils, where we would stay in the Center overnight, almost weekly. Fasting was suggested to be done weekly, half-fasting usually. Three days was the maximum fasting that you can do. I remember I tried the three-day fasting on water. (But I took Vitamin tablets). By the second day I already felt weakness in my body; probably it was on the third day when I noticed that my knees and legs were shaking when I walk due to weakness from starvation. But I felt much lighter in body and mind, which is a good feeling. I thought that fasting could be addictive because of this good feeling. I only did it once just to try if I can do it. I suggest, don’t try it if you have not done any fasting yet. I learned later that regular water fasting that long is not good for one’s health especially if one is skinny or underweight. I also tried the suggested brown rice fasting, but you’ve got to chew it thoroughly 108 times so that it’s almost liquid before swallowing it. And that is also to neutralize its acidity. Half-fasting once a week or twice a month might be better. Half-fasting here means you will not eat a meal within a 24- hour period. If for example you ate dinner at 8:00 pm, you will not eat until 8:00 pm the next day. Or if you eat lunch at 12:00 noon, you will not eat until 12:00 noon the next day. In other words, you only eat a meal in a day and without any snacks. When you fast, you aren’t supposed to be working. You should instead be doing prayers, dynamic decrees, and meditations or reading Holy Scriptures and books. Doing strenuous physical activity while fasting isn’t good for one’s health.
Others adopt only a 12-hour fast somewhat similar to what Muslims do during Ramadan where they eat meals before dawn and after sunset. Still, others adopt a type of Intermittent Fasting where you only eat between 7:00 am to 3:00 pm or 10:00 am to 6:00 p.m. In an article about Intermittent Fasting contributed by Monique Tello (MD, MPH) to Harvard Health Blog, she tells about the opinion of Dr. Deborah Wexler, an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School where she confirmed that “There is evidence to suggest that the circadian rhythm fasting approach, where meals are restricted to an eight to 10-hr period of the daytime, is effective” though generally, she recommends that people “use an eating approach that works for them and is sustainable to them.” It is generally suggested that you stay hydrated by drinking enough water, herbal teas, and fruit and vegetable juices during fast. The Temple of the Presence suggests fasting on vegetable juices and liquid proteins. Nowadays, there are varieties of milk available in the supermarket such as almond, coconut, cashew, soy, rice, and oat kinds of milk. Be cautious however, that you don’t drink too many liquid proteins. Sometimes I include vegetable soups on my fast. I don’t think it is recommendable to drink fresh vegetable juices at this time where there is a risk that vegetables could be contaminated with coronavirus.
According to an article on Medical News Today, What Happens if you Fast for a Day, occasional 24-hour fasting can have health benefits such as improving cardiovascular health and for weight-loss tool; but there are also risks for some people such as those with diabetes, those with a history of eating disorders, people using medications that they must take with food, children and adolescents and those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. There are also risks involve when breaking fast. Some people tend to overeat after fasting which is dangerous (especially for people who have high blood pressure) because the total cholesterol level might shoot up especially if you eat too much foods with high-level of bad cholesterols such as saturated and trans fats. Better not to fast if you think you cannot control yourself to overeat. And, people who were into weight-loss would only derail their efforts. According to the abovementioned article, there are several ways to safely break a fast such as drinking water, eating a small meal, chew food thoroughly, eat cooked foods so that it is easier to digest, and avoid experimenting on new foods which could make digestion harder. Others recommend breaking fast by eating only fruits and vegetables first or bowl of soup.
There are studies that suggest many health benefits of fasting, some are even surprising such as promoting longevity, boosts brain function, and promoting the immune system, although these are being questioned by other experts saying more studies are needed. However, for many religious organizations, it has spiritual purposes. It is for self-purification -body, mind, and soul - and for bringing one’s self closer with God. Thus, they fast not only from food but also from activities that take our attention away from God such as gambling, watching movies, attending parties, and nowadays too much social media, etc.
Continuing, my colleagues in my place of work were surprised to know that I don’t drink alcoholic drinks anymore. I don’t join with them anymore in any social drinking activities. If there were necessary work-related meetings or conferences that I had to attend, I would just drink soft-drinks or glasses of water. I told them that I had some disciplines to follow as part of my membership to my spiritual organization. My diet too was changed. The Macrobiotic diet is the one recommended by the Summit Lighthouse. I didn’t eat pork anymore and I refrain from eating sugar. Sugar, especially the white (refined) one, is considered poison. French fries and popcorns are to be avoided. These things, however, are just encouraged to be done by members. There are no rigid rules to follow. But you are expected to uphold the Teachings especially if you are in the Center. I am very thankful for that kind of discipline, if not for that I probably had already some kind of disease associated with junk foods. You are also expected to avoid puffing cigarettes, listening to rock musics, and engage in activities that are not good for your spiritual life.
For more than a decade, I abided by these disciplines. But then there were periods in my life (probably 1997 – 2005) that I happened to lax. It is partly because negative momentums began to take hold again, and I was in a new workplace and environment where the influence of colleagues was strong. I began to drink alcoholic beverages again though only on occasions. I even went to pubs with them. But I kept this secret with my spiritual fraternity. (This is probably some kind of confession.) When I got married, I stopped those negative worldly activities anymore. When I drink alcoholic beverages only a bottle or a couple, and only occasionally during birthday celebrations, and other social gatherings, which is very rare. Besides, I have mild stomach acidity. But now I feel I am all for Spirituality. I surrender all worldliness and myself to God.
If any of you are contemplating on becoming a member and you have all the means necessary, I suggest that you don’t procrastinate. You would be very thankful I am sure as I am. Probably an Angel, Archangel, or sponsoring Ascended Master is contacting you. I will leave to you which Ascended Master Organization you would like to choose. The Summit Lighthouse or Temple of the Presence or even other true Ascended Master Teaching Organizations. Probably choose the one that resonates with you. If you are thinking that you need to be knowledgeable first with the Teachings, forget that. Just knowing the basic teachings is enough. Most important is the Science of the Spoken Word, Violet Flame, Holy Christ Self and Individualized I AM Presence, Karma and Reincarnation, Ascension, and Ascended Masters. Advancement in learning can be done slowly. You don’t have to, and you can’t learn everything overnight. Some of them you could learn during casual conversations with members.
You will find that most of the members of The Temple of the Presence had been from previous Ascended Master Activities notably, The Summit Lighthouse. But I knew a couple of members who learned about the Temple of the Presence only through information from friends. They often attend Conferences, but their friends don’t.
I just want to let you know that you will find some discrepancies between the TOP and TSL Teachings especially on the belief in the fallen angels and the judgment calls. To me, this is not a big deal. But I am not supportive of naming individuals, fallen angels or not, to give judgment calls on the part of TSL. In my opinion, evildoers will be judged by Law whether you call for it or not. And I think the approach of the TOP can have the same effect. I believe there are decrees in the TOP that can expose and brought to judgement the evildoers such as Ruby Ray and Mighty Astrea Calls and there are inserts mentioning evil activities in general terms.
Love, Light, and Life.
When I was a university student, I frequently visit the Bookstores not far from my school especially during my vacant hours. It was in one of these bookstores (National Book Store) where I bought the Edgar Cayce book. One day while I was there just spending my time, I came across the book “Saint Germain on Alchemy”. I was amazed while reading it not only because of its truth, beauty and eloquence but because I found at the back pages the different incarnations of the author Saint Germain. Among Saint Germain incarnations were Prophet Samuel, Saint Joseph, Saint Alban, Merlin, Roger Bacon, Christopher Columbus, and Sir Francis Bacon. I wondered how they knew it. I learned later from the contents that it was Dictated through a Messenger. And I realized that this is much better than Edgar Cayce Readings. Since I frequently visit the Bookstore, I found out that there were other books of the same publisher and organization, The Summit University and The Summit Lighthouse respectively. I was astonished when I found the book, “Prayer and Meditation by Jesus and Kuthumi”. I asked myself, “Jesus? the Author of this book!? This is incredible!” I resolved to buy those books someday when I have enough money. Those books were expensive for me at that time, as those were imported from the USA and made of high-quality materials. I was probably in my graduating years in college at that time (1981-1982). Fortunately, the Vice-Dean of the College offered me a Teaching job shortly after I graduated from college. Now that I had a source of income, I managed to buy all those books. Among these books are Climb the Highest Mountain, Saint Germain on Alchemy, Advanced Studies on Alchemy, Prayer and Meditation, Studies of Human Aura, Advanced Studies on Human aura, Understanding Yourself the Doorway to Superconscious, Quietly Comes the Buddha, and Cosmic Consciousness.
Since I knew the address of the Summit Lighthouse in the USA (Malibu, California at that time) as it is printed in the books, I ordered their Decree book Vol 1. I diligently gave those decrees every day. I started to think if there was an affiliated organization in the Philippines where I could visit or probably become a member. Since there was no contact address and phone number in the books, I thought there was none. One day in the year 1985, while going home from work, I was surprised to come across a flyer posted on the wall outside a Department Store with a picture of Elizabeth Clare Prophet apparently coming to Manila to conduct series of seminars. The Group apparently is Stumping for Coming Revolution in Higher Consciousness in the Asia Pacific.
I remember myself attending the seminars, and there were days when my Dad and one of my sisters attended too. I recalled there was an occasion in a seminar where attendees were lining up to receive an emerald ray healing where the Messenger would press an emerald stone on your forehead while she was making calls. The three of us had an opportunity to receive such healing calls.
There was a day when I arrived early, and as I entered the venue, I was surprised to see Mrs. Prophet already sitting in a chair on the elevated stage as if simply observing the people around. I walked down to find a better seat somewhere in the center, grabbed the materials on the seat, sat down, and looked at her. She was looking in my direction. I thought that she may be reading my aura and that was what she was doing to other people too. I wondered what she could be finding out in my aura. But I just started to read the materials that I have in my hand. I was so surprised that there was a Dictation on that day and Saint Germain dictated! I learned later from the members that whoever Ascended Master dictated during your first experience of dictation could likely be your sponsoring Ascended Master.
Because of that seminar, I came to know that there was a Summit Lighthouse Group in the Philippines. But I did not join the Group immediately after the seminar. I hesitated because somehow, I thought I was still worldly and had impurities. And I thought that many members could have supernatural abilities such as reading another’s mind or aura and it would be embarrassing for me if they find that I always have some negative worldly thoughts. Somehow, I had a feeling of unworthiness.
It took a year before I decided to become a member. That was the time when I had personal problems which somehow were burdensome for me. Somehow a deep longing for spirituality occurred to me that made me decide to come to the Summit Lighthouse Study Group located in Makati, Metro Manila. But at the back of my mind, there was still worry that some members might be able to read my past worldly activities and thoughts; but I reasoned that they would understand me despite that.
I learned in the Center that there were regular weekly lectures (maybe 7 – 9 days) which I can attend, at the end of which I can decide to become a member. It was in one of those lectures that I learned about the “dweller on the threshold”. I have already discussed this topic in one of my blogs. This so-called ‘dweller on the threshold’ is your negative past-life momentums dwelling just under the surface of consciousness which has now surfaced so that you start to engage in acts or activities that are inimical to your spiritual development. It was so persistent which can be likened to a mad animal that refuses to be tamed. Or like a monster dragon that surfaced out of the water ready to devour anyone that falls under its line of sight. I learned from the lecture that there is a specific ‘decree’ to slay the dweller on the threshold even before it surfaces out of one’s sub-conscious. I realized that this so-called dweller on the threshold had already occurred to me. Then I thought that had I become a member of the group early, it would not have happened to me. The Decree book vol 1 that I bought does not include the Decree on slaying the dweller on the threshold. There are three volumes of The Summit Lighthouse decree book; if bind together it could be about two and a half inches thick. I also learned that Psychism is not advocated by the Ascended Master Teaching.
I was so excited about attending the lectures and couldn’t wait to become a member. As soon as I became a member, I began to attend all the Services regularly. I liked the services, the songs are so beautiful, long hours of decrees, listening to dictations. Saturday service is three hours long. There were services almost every day except Thursday which is lecture day. Services on weekdays were conducted in the evenings. So, I was almost in the Center every day. I availed of borrowing many books and videotapes in the library for free. I learned that there was none of them who can read another’s thoughts, I mean mental telepathy and reading auras. I became close to them, developed friendship and they were just ordinary but fantastic people from all walks of life.
As time passed by, I developed a momentum on giving dynamic decrees and I was trained to become a Decree leader. I also assisted during lectures until I too became a lecturer. I remember that there were periods when we conduct regular prayer vigils, where we would stay in the Center overnight, almost weekly. Fasting was suggested to be done weekly, half-fasting usually. Three days was the maximum fasting that you can do. I remember I tried the three-day fasting on water. (But I took Vitamin tablets). By the second day I already felt weakness in my body; probably it was on the third day when I noticed that my knees and legs were shaking when I walk due to weakness from starvation. But I felt much lighter in body and mind, which is a good feeling. I thought that fasting could be addictive because of this good feeling. I only did it once just to try if I can do it. I suggest, don’t try it if you have not done any fasting yet. I learned later that regular water fasting that long is not good for one’s health especially if one is skinny or underweight. I also tried the suggested brown rice fasting, but you’ve got to chew it thoroughly 108 times so that it’s almost liquid before swallowing it. And that is also to neutralize its acidity. Half-fasting once a week or twice a month might be better. Half-fasting here means you will not eat a meal within a 24- hour period. If for example you ate dinner at 8:00 pm, you will not eat until 8:00 pm the next day. Or if you eat lunch at 12:00 noon, you will not eat until 12:00 noon the next day. In other words, you only eat a meal in a day and without any snacks. When you fast, you aren’t supposed to be working. You should instead be doing prayers, dynamic decrees, and meditations or reading Holy Scriptures and books. Doing strenuous physical activity while fasting isn’t good for one’s health.
Others adopt only a 12-hour fast somewhat similar to what Muslims do during Ramadan where they eat meals before dawn and after sunset. Still, others adopt a type of Intermittent Fasting where you only eat between 7:00 am to 3:00 pm or 10:00 am to 6:00 p.m. In an article about Intermittent Fasting contributed by Monique Tello (MD, MPH) to Harvard Health Blog, she tells about the opinion of Dr. Deborah Wexler, an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School where she confirmed that “There is evidence to suggest that the circadian rhythm fasting approach, where meals are restricted to an eight to 10-hr period of the daytime, is effective” though generally, she recommends that people “use an eating approach that works for them and is sustainable to them.” It is generally suggested that you stay hydrated by drinking enough water, herbal teas, and fruit and vegetable juices during fast. The Temple of the Presence suggests fasting on vegetable juices and liquid proteins. Nowadays, there are varieties of milk available in the supermarket such as almond, coconut, cashew, soy, rice, and oat kinds of milk. Be cautious however, that you don’t drink too many liquid proteins. Sometimes I include vegetable soups on my fast. I don’t think it is recommendable to drink fresh vegetable juices at this time where there is a risk that vegetables could be contaminated with coronavirus.
According to an article on Medical News Today, What Happens if you Fast for a Day, occasional 24-hour fasting can have health benefits such as improving cardiovascular health and for weight-loss tool; but there are also risks for some people such as those with diabetes, those with a history of eating disorders, people using medications that they must take with food, children and adolescents and those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. There are also risks involve when breaking fast. Some people tend to overeat after fasting which is dangerous (especially for people who have high blood pressure) because the total cholesterol level might shoot up especially if you eat too much foods with high-level of bad cholesterols such as saturated and trans fats. Better not to fast if you think you cannot control yourself to overeat. And, people who were into weight-loss would only derail their efforts. According to the abovementioned article, there are several ways to safely break a fast such as drinking water, eating a small meal, chew food thoroughly, eat cooked foods so that it is easier to digest, and avoid experimenting on new foods which could make digestion harder. Others recommend breaking fast by eating only fruits and vegetables first or bowl of soup.
There are studies that suggest many health benefits of fasting, some are even surprising such as promoting longevity, boosts brain function, and promoting the immune system, although these are being questioned by other experts saying more studies are needed. However, for many religious organizations, it has spiritual purposes. It is for self-purification -body, mind, and soul - and for bringing one’s self closer with God. Thus, they fast not only from food but also from activities that take our attention away from God such as gambling, watching movies, attending parties, and nowadays too much social media, etc.
Continuing, my colleagues in my place of work were surprised to know that I don’t drink alcoholic drinks anymore. I don’t join with them anymore in any social drinking activities. If there were necessary work-related meetings or conferences that I had to attend, I would just drink soft-drinks or glasses of water. I told them that I had some disciplines to follow as part of my membership to my spiritual organization. My diet too was changed. The Macrobiotic diet is the one recommended by the Summit Lighthouse. I didn’t eat pork anymore and I refrain from eating sugar. Sugar, especially the white (refined) one, is considered poison. French fries and popcorns are to be avoided. These things, however, are just encouraged to be done by members. There are no rigid rules to follow. But you are expected to uphold the Teachings especially if you are in the Center. I am very thankful for that kind of discipline, if not for that I probably had already some kind of disease associated with junk foods. You are also expected to avoid puffing cigarettes, listening to rock musics, and engage in activities that are not good for your spiritual life.
For more than a decade, I abided by these disciplines. But then there were periods in my life (probably 1997 – 2005) that I happened to lax. It is partly because negative momentums began to take hold again, and I was in a new workplace and environment where the influence of colleagues was strong. I began to drink alcoholic beverages again though only on occasions. I even went to pubs with them. But I kept this secret with my spiritual fraternity. (This is probably some kind of confession.) When I got married, I stopped those negative worldly activities anymore. When I drink alcoholic beverages only a bottle or a couple, and only occasionally during birthday celebrations, and other social gatherings, which is very rare. Besides, I have mild stomach acidity. But now I feel I am all for Spirituality. I surrender all worldliness and myself to God.
If any of you are contemplating on becoming a member and you have all the means necessary, I suggest that you don’t procrastinate. You would be very thankful I am sure as I am. Probably an Angel, Archangel, or sponsoring Ascended Master is contacting you. I will leave to you which Ascended Master Organization you would like to choose. The Summit Lighthouse or Temple of the Presence or even other true Ascended Master Teaching Organizations. Probably choose the one that resonates with you. If you are thinking that you need to be knowledgeable first with the Teachings, forget that. Just knowing the basic teachings is enough. Most important is the Science of the Spoken Word, Violet Flame, Holy Christ Self and Individualized I AM Presence, Karma and Reincarnation, Ascension, and Ascended Masters. Advancement in learning can be done slowly. You don’t have to, and you can’t learn everything overnight. Some of them you could learn during casual conversations with members.
You will find that most of the members of The Temple of the Presence had been from previous Ascended Master Activities notably, The Summit Lighthouse. But I knew a couple of members who learned about the Temple of the Presence only through information from friends. They often attend Conferences, but their friends don’t.
I just want to let you know that you will find some discrepancies between the TOP and TSL Teachings especially on the belief in the fallen angels and the judgment calls. To me, this is not a big deal. But I am not supportive of naming individuals, fallen angels or not, to give judgment calls on the part of TSL. In my opinion, evildoers will be judged by Law whether you call for it or not. And I think the approach of the TOP can have the same effect. I believe there are decrees in the TOP that can expose and brought to judgement the evildoers such as Ruby Ray and Mighty Astrea Calls and there are inserts mentioning evil activities in general terms.
Love, Light, and Life.