Theos-Talk Archives (March 1998 Message tt00212)

At 10:13 PM 3/23/98 +0100, you wrote:
>Brenda,
>I only ask to find out if the St. Germain to whom you refer is the
>same person as the St. Germain of HPB or not.
>If he is the same the question arises: why the teachings are
>contradict? Why do you name him a "Master" and HPB not? If he is not
>the same my question is: Why are two different persons have the same
>name?
>I am a little bit skeptic because two years ago I was in the center of
>the Bridge of Freedom in my town, a split
>group of the I AM movement. There were faked portraits of HPB and the
>of the "Masters" hanging on the walls.
>When I wondered why this portraits are contradict to those we know of
>the theos. History I got the answer that
>this portraits are 100 % original and were taken at Adyar in the last
>century. To proof this claims I sent one photo with HPB and three
>Masters to Adyar, to Pasadena and to Point Loma Pubc. All three
>centers assured me that this photo was faked and the claims untrue.
>Best wishes, Frank

Well, Frank, it's interesting that you are comparing the two organizations,
because I am, too. I certainly don't want to contradict anything you have
been told already. All of the likenesses of adepts, beings, masters, and
humans that I have seen at the temple are paintings and very stylistic, so
that when you have seen enough of their art, you can recognize the style
repeated again and again. None of them are photographs, so rest assured
that you won't need to verify these.

My approach to studying at the I AM Temple may be slightly different than
yours. I don't really feel a need to discuss theosophy there. I prefer to
find out from scratch what their teachings are and only make my own
analogies. The Temple is not open to discussion because the writings,
readings, and dictations are not really "our own," so to speak. No one is
forcing me to study there. I do because I get a great deal out of my
association. I go and with very little mention of the books I've read or
what I personally think or need proven to me, I just participate and leave
feeling much rejoicing and light.

Just because it isn't discussed openly doesn't mean that there isn't lots
of individual interpretation of the material. Everyone is able to find a
proper place for their thoughts or they wouldn't be there.

St. Germain is St. Germain
We just have to listen to what is said.
I know St. Germain is viewed as an ascended master and I don't believe HPB
is viewed as one. Does this answer your question?

Brenda