*How many would-be disciples are convinced of their worthiness to receive direct training from a Master of the Wisdom? How few are able to absorb the intense pressures of the experience and to profit from the opportunity! Included in these two volumes of Discipleship in the New Age are the series of personal instructions given to a small group of chelas over a period of 15 years, with related teaching on a number of subjects. When the group effort was finally discontinued, the Tibetan Master remarked that while his purpose in establishing the group for Ashramic training had proved unsuccessful, the instructions and teaching given as a result of forming the group would prove of great and continuing value to increasing numbers of aspirants to discipleship; and certain important concepts were anchored in human consciousness through the group channel, including particularly the vital fact of the reappearance of the Christ. As the interplay between Hierarchy and humanity strengthens, many young disciples approaching the periphery of an Ashram are profiting from the experience of this group brought together for training by the Tibetan, and from the wealth of careful teaching and spiritual stimulation made available to them. The requirements facing a disciple in the new age are drastic and heavy; they involve as a first prerequisite, the need for personal decentralisation, the relinquishment of individual preferences and emphasis of every kind, and absorption into a group for service purposes. The entire subject of group interplay is far deeper and more significant than you suspect or appreciate, we are told. The development of group consciousness is a matter of often painful experience in self-forgetfulness, requiring also a sensitive response to the purpose and plan of the Master through some Hierarchically inspired area of work. The obvious and the subtle glamours and illusions which deceive the disciple and limit his consciousness, must be clearly identified, seen, known and transcended. The disciple must recognise himself as he is, and move on towards the next spiritual objective. In the first part of Volume I of Discipleship in the New Age, some of the requirements of the Hierarchical Plan and the place of service of discipleship groups are clearly shown in relationship. The Six Stages of Discipleship, in the final part of the book, show the sequence of growth in consciousness towards the centre of an Ashram so clearly, that only the self-deluded can fail to identify his own place and his resulting opportunity. Between these two parts of the book, training and teaching hints and personal instructions are given to each of 41 disciples and applicants for discipleship. In these direct and outspoken comments any sincere aspirant to discipleship can find himself and his own need understood and met, sometimes in drastic terms, from the deep spiritual insight, the knowledge and the love of a Master of the Wisdom. So this pioneering group training effort is perpetuated for those who tread the Path of Discipleship today.
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*Alice A. Bailey, (1880-1949) From her conservative British background, Alice Bailey's life led her in many directions, but always in one direction--towards the time when through drastic personal experience of many kinds she had acquired a synthesis of outlook and understanding, and an absolute conviction that one divine life pervades and animates the one humanity; that the Plan for humanity requires the cooperation and service of trained and dedicated human beings intelligently informed about world affairs, in collaboration with those who form the spiritual Hierarchy, the inner government of the planet. Her life work became an integral part of this synthesis and this realization. Without in the least losing any of her very human qualities and involvement, her soul took up its commitment to her Master, and her personality provided full cooperation in the field of her accepted service. Basically her work developed as a duality--her discipleship service which included the establishment of an esoteric school; and her initially reluctant agreement to work with the Tibetan, Djwhal Khul, in the writing of a series of books presenting the next phase in the continuity of the Ageless Wisdom teaching for the present and the immediate future. Alice Bailey established the Lucis Publishing Company to provide a vehicle for publishing the books that she wrote, making the teachings of Djwhal Khul available to spiritual seekers and students around the world. Mrs. Bailey's books have been in constant distributution for over 75 years. Therefore, her work continues to the present day.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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This book contains the text of extraordinary guidance given by a Great Teacher to individuals in his group over a period of a few years. It offers profound insight into unrecognized traits that can block one's spiritual path. With both compassion and wisdom, this Teacher points out the next steps for each member of his group in preparing for the next great expansion of consciousness. Read this book to get a sense of how a Master of Wisdom might teach you as he looked at your present life, your past lives, and your soul purpose. You may discover some extraordinarily helpful suggestions for your own life.
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Alice Bailey wrote this book (and most of her books) under the mental dictation from the master Djwhal Khul (the Tibetan). He is a senior Master of the spiritual "Hierarchy", headed by "Christ".
These books comprise advanced teachings about discipleship and initiation all spiritually advanced people (and eventually all humanity itself) will undergo through initiation. Spiritual advancement can be expedited by these teachings and training to all those willing to learn and grow spiritually.
Most of what we know and have been taught about spirituality, the after life, God, angels, souls, and spiritual evolution is basically erroneous information. This has further been distorted by misguided zealots of all faiths who accept as dogma the distorted and biased teachings of institutionalised religions.
The spiritual truth and reality has been kept alive (besides the "Hierarchy" of the ageless wisdom contained in these books)by the mystics and secret esoteric schools throughout the ages. However, even they only have portions of the whole spiritual truth.
Those willing and able to seek the real truth about spirituality and esoteric reality, and have the discipline to follow the training needed will be amply rewarded with the knowledge attained and spiritual advancement achieved.
When you read the Alice Bailey books, and are advanced enough spirtually to comprehend the teachings of all the books, you will understand the worlds as they really are. Only spiritually advanced masters in possesion of the "Ageless Wisdom" could have conveyed all this spiritual knowledge in all comprehensive detail and splendour.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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Alice Bailey wrote this book (as well as most of her books) under the mental dictation from the Master Djwhal Khul (the "Tibetan") about the "Ancient Wisdom" (the one true Religion). He is a true Master (fifth spiritual initiation), and member of the 5th Spiritual Kingdom/"Hierarchy" which is headed by Christ (and therfore no longer human/4th kingdom). Master Djwal Khul also gave madame Blavatsky (almost 50 years earlier) information on the Ancient Wisdom to write her books on the "Secret Doctrine" also.
These books comprise advanced teachings about discipleship and spiritual initiation that spiritually advanced people will eventually undergo. Spiritual advancement can be expedited by these teachings and training to all those willing and able/evolved enough to learn/grow spiritually.
Most of what we know and have been taught about spirituality, the "after-life", God, angels, souls, and spiritual evolution is basically erroneous information. This has been further distorted by misguided zealots of all faiths who accept as dogma the distorted, biased, and half-truths of institutionalised man-made theologies (there is only one true Religion-the Ancient Wisdom).
The spiritual truth and reality has been kept alive (besides the teachings of the Ancient Wisdom in these books), by the mystics and secret esoteric schools (such as the Rosicrucians/AMORC) throughout the ages. However, even they only have portions of the spiritual truth, but are a necessary first step for advanced/aspiring humanity as the Ancient Wisdom is very difficult to comprehend and the mystic stage also precedes the esoteric one.
Those willing and spiritually advanced enough to to seek the real truth about spirituality and esoteric reality, and disciplined enough to follow the training/teachings of the spiritual path, will be amply rewarded with the knowledge attained and spiritual advancement achieved (and you will experience and know for yourself that it is "real" and not just theoretical).
When you read (and are able to fully comprehend) the Alice Bailey books as conveyed by the Master Djwhal Khul, you will understand the worlds as they really are, and that only a spiritual Master of the Divine Kingdom and in possesion of the "Ancient wisdom" could have possibly conveyed all this wealth of spiritual knowledge in all its comprehensive detail and splendor. Read more ›
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Down through history spiritual students have sought out teachers in pursuit of individual enlightenment. The essential theme of Discipleship in the New Age, Volumes 1 and 2, is that the human race is now ready for training in GROUP enlightenment, GROUP unfoldment, and GROUP service. These are a new kind of group in the sense that their formation and cohesion is primarily subjective, and made possible and effective by some degree of Soul awareness of the individual members of the group.
These two books record the experiment by an inner spiritual master over a number of years to see to what extent a group of selected students could achieve effectiveness as a working Soul group. The reader is given the extensive personal instructions of the master to the group as a whole, and to its individual members. The newer spiritual training methods which are intended for the next stage of the spiritual evolution of humanity are explained and demonstrated throughout both volumes.
The books are full of practical spiritual wisdom and deep insight into the newer techniques of spiritual training and development.
The books do assume some familiarity with the general teachings brought forth by Alice Bailey, especially the teachings on the Seven Rays. To get the most out of Discipleship in the New Age, the reader might want to first read Baileys book Esoteric Psychology, Volume 1.
Though Discipleship in the New Age has much inspirational and deep knowledge for individual spiritual development, it is especially worth a careful study by anyone seeking to form or be a part of a group that is intending to grow and serve AS A GROUP, and not just as a collection of individuals gathered together by common interests, shared beliefs, and mutual goals. And this would include not only what are traditionally called spiritual groups, but any group whose aim is the betterment and upliftment of the human race.
These two books record the experiment by an inner spiritual master over a number of years to see to what extent a group of selected students could achieve effectiveness as a working Soul group. The reader is given the extensive personal instructions of the master to the group as a whole, and to its individual members. The newer spiritual training methods which are intended for the next stage of the spiritual evolution of humanity are explained and demonstrated throughout both volumes.
The books are full of practical spiritual wisdom and deep insight into the newer techniques of spiritual training and development.
The books do assume some familiarity with the general teachings brought forth by Alice Bailey, especially the teachings on the Seven Rays. To get the most out of Discipleship in the New Age, the reader might want to first read Baileys book Esoteric Psychology, Volume 1.
Though Discipleship in the New Age has much inspirational and deep knowledge for individual spiritual development, it is especially worth a careful study by anyone seeking to form or be a part of a group that is intending to grow and serve AS A GROUP, and not just as a collection of individuals gathered together by common interests, shared beliefs, and mutual goals. And this would include not only what are traditionally called spiritual groups, but any group whose aim is the betterment and upliftment of the human race.
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I was ready to shift my consciousness to another level...these writings are an incredible guide. All of Alice A Bailey's writings are most helpful.
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This book is quite specialized in the type of audience that it would appeal to. I began reading the books of Alice Bailey in 1981. Read more
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Ready to get to the heart of the matter? Do you really know what you want...........spiritually. Have you realized yet that the spiritual path ultimately ends and begins with... Read more
Published on December 22, 2008 by Timothy A. Hilton
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Not what I ordered.
I ordered vol 2 and i was vol 1. I sent the book back and hopefully she will send my payment back.
Published on September 11, 2005 by Saroya Sewell
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I gave this only one star because I had to give it something. This work is among many by Bailey whose aim was to bring about the New Aeon, or New Age, New World Order, One World... Read more
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