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    I. Group Profile

    

    

      

    1. 
Name:
 Maitreya

      

    2. 
Founder:
 Benjamin Creme

      

    3. 
Date of Birth:
 1922

      

    4. 
Birth Place:
 Glasgow, Scotland

      

    5. 
Year Founded:
 Creme states that he was first contacted by the Masters of Wisdom in 1959, when he
  was told that Maitreya would return in approximately twenty years, at which time Creme
  would be contacted.  It was not until 1974, however, that information on Maitreya was
  made public by Creme.


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    6. 
Sacred or Revered Texts:
 When giving speeches, Maitreya has been quoted as having used various texts from
  religions around the world, though he separates himself from them stating that he is of
  all religions and of none.  Maitreya does not seek to divide the world further by
  pointing on a religion, but instead chooses to unite the world by showing the true way
  through the creation of a balance between human and nature. He uses quotes from religious
  texts, such as the Bible, in order to support his claims as the savior and expected
  leader for all religions.


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    7. 
Cult or Sect:

Negative sentiments are typically implied when the concepts "cult" 
and "sect" are employed in popular discourse.  Since the Religious 
Movements Homepage seeks to promote religious tolerance and 
appreciation of the positive benefits of pluralism and religious 
diversity in human cultures, we encourage the use of alternative 
concepts that do not carry implicit negative stereotypes.  For a 
more detailed discussion of both scholarly and popular usage of the 
concepts "cult" and "sect," please visit our 

Conceptualizing "Cult" and "Sect" page, where you will find 
additional links to related issues. 

      

    8. 
Size of Group:

  The size of the group can not be properly defined due to the fact that it is not an
  organized group.  The best count that can be made regarding the spread of Maitreya's
  followers is by the distribution of the magazine published by Benjamin Creme dedicated
  to spreading the news of Maitreya around the world. This magazine, SHARE International,
  is distributed to approximately 70 countries around the world.


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    II. History

    

    

    

      

      There is said to exist a hierarchy of world leaders, leaders who supervise the
  happenings of this world from a superhuman level.  Maitreya is at the head of this
  hierarchy, and has come down to share with the world, through the help of Benjamin
  Creme, his message of world peace.  Maitreya has in mind a new world movement, one in
  which the worldwill be united as one, without religious boundaries.  Creme announced
  Maitreya's coming as a World Teacher, as the one chosen from the Masters above to be the
  Master of Masters and to guide the world in its quest for unity and peace.


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      Prior to 1977, Maitreya is said to have lived in the Himalayas.


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 Then, in July of 1977, he moved to the "Indian-Pakistani community of London"


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 where he lived as an "ordinary man"


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.  The moment in which Maitreya decided to come out to the world as its teacher was
  based on, according to the SHARE international magazine, various factors such as
  "humanity's response to his energies and the need for humanity...to invite him forward,
  so that [humanity's] free will [was] not infringed [upon]"


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.  It was not until March of 1978, however, that Maitreya emerged within his own
  community as a teacher, during which time he proceeded in pointing out "the world's most
  critical problems"


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      In May of 1982 Benjamin Creme revealed at a Los Angeles press conferencethat Maitreya
  was living in London and proceeded to extend a media invitation to investigate Maitreya


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.  Creme himself stated that "in the coming three or four months, Maitreya [would]
  be working intensively to bring about a breakthrough in international relationships in
  the world."


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  Amazingly enough, it was not much later that the United States and what was at the
  time the USSR came to an armaments agreement that had been thought impossible


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. In 1988, according to SHARE International and Benjamin Creme, Maitreya began to
  appear in the dreams of people and in person to several leaders from countries around
  the world.  Also according to Creme, "manifestations of crosses of light in the windows
  of people's homes [were] reported in the US media and seen by many thousands"


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      A "miraculous" appearance  is said to have taken place in Kenya by Maitreya on June 11,
  1988


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.  It is from this location that the sole photograph of him is believed to exist.
  He "address[ed] thousands of people in their own language, who instantly
  recogniz[ed] him as the Christ"


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.

      Following is a list of other events that have been said to have been predicted by
  Maitreya, as listed on the SHARE international website


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:

      

      

        

      1. release of Nelson Mandela in 1990;

        2. 

      2. process of détente in South Africa;

        3. 

      3. "goverments would give way to the 'voice of the people,' which found proof in Eastern
  Europe";

        4. 

      4. cease-fire between Iran and Iraq;

        5. 

      5. global rapprochement between guerrilla forces and national governments;

        6. 

      6. internal problems of the Soviet Union;

        7. 

      7. establishment of peace in Lebanon;

        8. 

      8. election of a Democrat as US President, and;

        9. 

      9. positive development in relations between Israel and the Palestinians.

        10. 


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      Maitreya is also foreseeing a major international stock market crash, which is said to
  begin in Japan sometime in the near future.  He predicted this in 1988.


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      Beginning in 1991, Maitreya has been making appearances all over the world, where he
  "magnetizes water in the vicinity before his appearance"


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.  There are "healing wells" in "Tlacote (Mexico), Nordenau (Germany) and Nadana
  (India)" headed by Maitreya which continue to "attract a growing number of visitors"


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.  These supposed

  miracles
 are quite powerful for those who witness them, and often serve to strengthen, if not
  create, one's belief in Maitreya and his mission.  This mission, according to SHARE
  International, is "to create a climate of hope and expectancy into which he can emerge
  as the Teacherfor all humanity"


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. Maitreya is claimed to hold so much hope and promise that he is almost too much
  to resist.

      

    

    

    
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    III. Beliefs

    

      

      The word Maitreya means Lord of Love


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 , yet Maitreya is often referred to in a variety of other names, as well.  Among
  these, he has been called the "Master of all Masters" and the "World Teacher"


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.  He is believed by his followers to be the anticipated savior and healer of the
  world, frequently described as the Messiah of the Jews, the Christ of the Christians,
  the Imam Mahdi of the Muslims, the Krishna of the Hindus, and the Buddha of the
  Buddhists


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.  Maitreya is said to have come down "from his mountainous realm in the Himalayas
  to live in London"


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 in "a physical body"


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  that Maitreya himself "created"


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.  He can, however, "...appear in the sex, colour and age of his whim"


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      Maitreya was chosen as the one to carry out this duty because of his status at the head
  of a team of beings, called the Hierarchy of Masters of Wisdom, which rule humanity's
  revolutions


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.  As the head of this hierarchy, Maitreya is the anticipated "World Teacher"


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 .

      There are certain goals that have been established by Maitreya for his followers, as
  well as for the world as a whole, though he states that only those who believe in him
  shall see him.  During  the span of his time within this world, he has made it fairly
  clear that not only will  his beliefs and plans come to light, but they will be carried
  out in a specific manner, finally coming together in the Day of Declaration.  Maitreya
  is said to have stated that what he is trying to accomplish is not the
  foundation of a new religion, but the establishment of a period of Self-Realization.


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      Maitreya proclaims to be the true divine master, with disciples such as
 Jesus
having been sent by him earlier in his reign as head Master.


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 .  However, because of his feelings that the world has reached a point where it is
  ready to unite across religions and non-religions alike, Maitreya decided that it was
  time that he himself visit the world.

      Maitreya has certain ideas as to why the world is the way it is, how it  should
  actually work, and how people should lead their daily lives in conjunction with the
  planet, all in order for improvement to occur. In his view, the world today is going
  through a period of economical, social, and poitical stress


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.  His coming to the world will relieve this stress and lead to an united world,
  with all the religions and nonreligions gathering together as one, making the world
  whole. Maitreya believes that people need to put the environment first in order to
  create a balance in nature, for it is this lack of balance that accounts for all the
  depression, hunger, crime and other evils in this world (Energy of Equilibrium)


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.  If one identifies with the self alone, instead of relying on the
  commercialization that has, according to Maitreya, caused havoc in the world by leading
  people to focus solely on the material objects of the world, then equilibrium would be
  more easily achieved.


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    IV. Issues and Controversies

    

    

      There are various claims as to who Maitreya really is.  Some have speculated that he
  could possibly be the Anti-Christ, the one that is said to come before the true Lord
  returns to the earth, and who will turn all away from Him.


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   Others believe that Maitreya truly is the new-come lord of the world, the World
  Teacher, the one that was prophesized to come and save the human race from an unjust
  world.


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 This topic is in and of itself highly debatable, as it requires the interpretation
  of scripture from the Holy Bible along with the personal interpretation that comes from
  one's own beliefs.  It is quite easy for one to state that Maitreya is indeed the anti-
  christ, yet it is just as simple for one to state the exact opposite.  This appears to
  be a matter of personal opinion and understanding of the occurances surrounding
  Maitreya's existence.

      Maitreya's main moment will come on the much awaited "Day of Declaration"


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  when he will "reveal himself by means of global television and teach the building
  of a new civilization for the mutual benefit of all."


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 Described below are the actual expected occurances of this Day of Declaration as
  viewed by Creme's SHARE International magazine.

      

        
"On this Day of Declaration, we will see his face on the television screen
  wherever we have access.  The biblical statement, "All eyes will see him," will be
  fulfilled, in the only way in which it can be fulfilled.  We will see his face, but he
  will not speak.  His thoughts, his ideas, his call to humanity for justice, sharing,
  right relationships and peace, will take place silently, telepathically.  Each of us
  will hear him inwardly in our own language.  In this way, he will re-enact on a
  worldwide scale the true happenings of Pentecost 2,000 years ago."


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         The whole faith that one can have in Maitreya rests in his one day making a
  recognized appearance of some sort.  He has actually discussed through Creme his
  emergence and basically outlined how it is that he will come, with what expectations and
  with what sort of provocation.  Creme states that "Without disturbing anyone, [he] will
  choose [his] moment" and that "[he has] not come to create followers...you should
  continue to develop within your own religions...and you will experience the Master."


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       There are those who seem to have developed a profound attachment to Maitreya and the
  "Divine Plan"


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 that he is attempting to spread throughout the world by means of Benjamin Creme.
  These followers are filled with hope at the idea that Maitreya presents of a unified
  world, and are therefore, as with other religions, willing to do what it takes in order
  to reach Maitreya.  Yet he claims that he can not be found, that when the time comes he
  will make himself available, speaking to the world through television broadcasts,
  addressing each nation in their own language, allowing individuals to hear him within
  their own heads if they be willing to do so. In his own words, "those who search for
  signs will find them."


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      Newspapers and journals frequently discuss the coming of the antichrist along with the
  coming of Maitreya, with some associating the two while others offer a complete
  separation. However, due to the various times in which Maitreya failed to make the
  public appearances conveyed to the world by Creme, articles tend to mock Maitreyas
  comings.

      In 1984 several newspapers, among which were the Telegraph and the Observer, gathered
  at the New Clifton Bengali Restaurant in East London after being assured that they would
  be compensated by a visit by Maitreya.


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 Maitreya failed to make an appearance, once more initiating newspaper comments
  such as "Once again, I am afraid God did not show."


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     One personal website review entitled "The Internet's All-Purpose Saviour"
  similarly comments on Maitreya's supposed coming, describing him in ways that challenge
  his credibility: "Basically, this man goes by the name of Maitreya, says he's your all-
  purpose Saviour of the World...a group of wise teachers is coming to the Earth to help
  us humans solve our serious problems, so the cyber story goes."


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  In regards to Maitreya's views on the changes the world should make, specifically
  the environmental ones, this article finds it to be "...a bit off-base."


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      As the validity of Maitreya is often put into question, the same should be done for

  Benjamin Creme
, the recipient of the apparitions and messages from the World Teacher.  The question
  of whether Benjamin Creme actually receives to this day, or ever received, visions and
  messages from Maitreya is debatable on a fairly large scale. What works against Creme is
  that he appears to be the only one getting visions of Maitreya.  In 1972, under
  Maitreya's orders, Creme began his training in preparation for Maitreya's coming.


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  According to him, he had been chosen to reveal the Teacher to the world.  But how
  was he to prove it.  As evidence Creme normally uses the so-called miracles that
  Maitreya is said to have predicted.  The miracles, as stated in the SHARE International
  website by Creme himself, are not truly miracles but simply "...laws of nature we, as
  yet, do not know."


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 Through the wide distribution of Creme's newspaper across the world it can be
  noted that there are many believers out there.  Yet the coming of Maitreya is still a
  mystery and in large part unsupported.  There are some who feel that the evidence
  provided by Creme is not enough to even validate his being communicated to, much less
  the actual existence of Maitreya.

      The extent of the depth put into Maitreya's coming as a world leader can be observed in
  the following quote.

      "To be reborn in the presence of Maitreya, the future Buddha, is the greatest wish of
  many Tibetans and Mongols, and the inscription "Come, Maitreya, come!" on the rocks of
  numerous mountains testifies to their longing."

      

      -Edward Conze,
Buddhist Scriptures


      

      

    

    
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    V. Links to Maitreya Web Sites

    

    

      
Who is Maitreya


      This link deals with the basics of Maitreya's emergence, giving a little background on
  his coming and what this means to the many world religions, such as Christianity,
  Judaism, and Buddhism

      
http://www.shareintl.org/maitreya/Ma_main.htm


      
Who is lord Maitreya?


      This article came out of 'Christian News at Worthy News' and details the various aspects
  of Maitreya's arrival and what it is that he considers himself to be. Various Bible
  scriptures are shown in this text as they were supposedly quoted by Maitreya. Answers to
  some of the questions that have arisen are answered here in terms of Maitreya's own
  answers to them.  This article also offers the other end of the spectrum, however,
  showing the possible portrayal of Maitreya as the AntiChrist and the False Prophet.

      
http://worthynews.com/lordmaitreya.htm


      
Maitreya's
  Teachings.


        This article is a portion of SHARE International magazine's website, as are the
  following two links.  This particular aspect of the site focuses on the message that
  Maitreya is bringing, such as his idea of equilibrium, his thoughts on politics, the
  economy, crime, and the environment, and how all these different aspects of life on
  earth are interrelated with his teachings and his comings.
http://www.shareintl.org/maitreya/Ma_teaching.htm


      
Frequently
  asked Questions.


      This site is also a section of the SHARE International webpage.  It is fairly
  extensive in the many aspects of the Maitreya teachings that it covers.  Almost all
  possible questions are discussed in this FAQ section of the website, though the reader
  is to keep in mind that the answers are all from a pro-Maitreya source and do not
  include the opposing aspect that may be found in private articles or on certain
  Christian websites, such as the one in link no.2.
http://www.shareintl.org/background/FAQ/faq_mjain.htm


      
Maitreya and Jesus


      This particular section deals with the very controversial aspect of Maitreya's
  movement, especially as how it may be viewed through the eyes of a Christian.  A more
  indepth explanation is offered here of the relationship that was mentioned to exist
  between Maitreya and Jesus and how this fits into the common and widespread beliefs
  regarding Jesus's arrival and existence.

      
http://www.shareintl.org/maitreya/Ma_&jesus.htm


      

    

    
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    V. Bibliography

    

    

      


      

      Bowie, Fiona and Christopher Deacy. 1997.

      

      "Maitreya, The Buddhist Messiah."
The Coming Deliverer. Millennial Themes in World Religions.
 Cardiff: University of Wales Press. Chapter 3, 43.

      

      The Guardian. 1995.

      "Diary."
The Guardian
 (London). 26 May 1995: 19.

      

      Lewis, James R. 1998.

      

      
The Encyclopedia of Cults, Sects, and New Religions. Amherst, N.Y.: Prometheus Books. 480.

      

      Maitreya (Handa, M.L.). 1992.

      

      
Manifesto for a peaceful world, beyond capitalism and socialism, the cosmic way
  paradigm: an indictment of modern civilisation and an alternative vision of a
  peaceful world order and what is to be done to realise it.
 Delhi, India: Cosmic Way Publications. Second ed.

      

      Melton, J. Gordon. 1999.

      

      "Maitreya"
 Encyclopedia of American Religons, 6th Edition
. Detroit, Mich.: Gale Research Co. 157-158.

      

      Sponberg, A. and Hardacre, H. 1988.

      

      
Maitreya, the Future Buddha
. Cambridge [Cambridgeshire]. New York: Cambridge University Press.

      

      Wicks, Ben.  1986.

      

      "Just hanging around for Second Coming."
The Toronto Star


       13 December 1986: M2.

      

      

    



    

    

    
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    Footnotes

    

    

      



    1. 
 "Benjamin Creme:  a messenger of hope."
SHARE International - About Benjamin Creme
. http://www.shareintl.org/background/bcreme/be_main.htm. October 2, 2000

      


    2. 
 Whitten, George.  "Who is lord maitreya?"
Christian News at Worthy News.
 http://worthynews.com/lordmaitreya.htm. October 2, 2000

      



    3. 
Whitten, George.  "Who is lord maitreya?"
Christian News at Worthy News.
 http://worthynews.com/lordmaitreya.htm. October 2, 2000

      


    4. 
Whitten, George.  "Who is lord maitreya?"
Christian News at Worthy News.
  http://worthynews.com/lordmaitreya.htm. October 2, 2000


    5. 
"Highlights of Maitreya's public emergence."
SHARE International-Maitreya
. http://www.shareintl.org/maitreya/Ma_emerge.htm.  October 2, 2000

      

      


    6. 
"Highlights of Maitreya's public emergence."
SHARE International-Maitreya
.  http://www.shareintl.org/maitreya/Ma_emerge.htm.  October 2, 2000

      

      


    7. 
"Highlights of Maitreya's public emergence."
SHARE International-Maitreya
.  http://www.shareintl.org/maitreya/Ma_emerge.htm.  October 2, 2000

      

      


    8. 
"Highlights of Maitreya's public emergence."
SHARE International-Maitreya
.  http://www.shareintl.org/maitreya/Ma_emerge.htm.  October 2, 2000

      

      


    9. 
"Highlights of Maitreya's public emergence."
SHARE International-Maitreya
.  http://www.shareintl.org/maitreya/Ma_emerge.htm.  October 2, 2000

      

      


    10. 
"Highlights of Maitreya's public emergence."
SHARE International-Maitreya
.  http://www.shareintl.org/maitreya/Ma_emerge.htm.  October 2, 2000

      

      


    11. 
"Highlights of Maitreya's public emergence."
SHARE International-Maitreya
.  http://www.shareintl.org/maitreya/Ma_emerge.htm.  October 2, 2000

      

      


    12. 
"Highlights of Maitreya's public emergence."
SHARE International-Maitreya
.http://www.shareintl.org/maitreya/Ma_emerge.htm.  October 2, 2000

      

      


    13. 
"Highlights of Maitreya's public emergence."
SHARE International-Maitreya
.  http://www.shareintl.org/maitreya/Ma_emerge.htm.  October 2, 2000

      

      


    14. 
"Highlights of Maitreya's public emergence."
SHARE International-Maitreya
.  http://www.shareintl.org/maitreya/Ma_emerge.htm.  October 2, 2000

      

      


    15. 
"Highlights of Maitreya's public emergence."
SHARE International-Maitreya
.  http://www.shareintl.org/maitreya/Ma_emerge.htm.  October 2, 2000

      

      


    16. 
"Highlights of Maitreya's public emergence."
SHARE International-Maitreya
.  http://www.shareintl.org/maitreya/Ma_emerge.htm. October 2, 2000

      

      


    17. 
>"Highlights of Maitreya's public emergence."
SHARE International-Maitreya
.  http://www.shareintl.org/maitreya/Ma_emerge.htm.  October 2, 2000

      

      


    18. 
"Highlights of Maitreya's public emergence."
SHARE International-Maitreya
. http://www.shareintl.org/maitreya/Ma_emerge.htm.  October 2, 2000

      

      


    19. 
"Highlights of Maitreya's public emergence."
SHARE International-Maitreya
.  http://www.shareintl.org/maitreya/Ma_emerge.htm.  October 2, 2000

      

      


    20. 
"Highlights of Maitreya's public emergence."
SHARE International-Maitreya
. http://www.shareintl.org/maitreya/Ma_emerge.htm.  October 2, 2000

      

      


    21. 
"Highlights of Maitreya's public emergence."
SHARE International-Maitreya
.  http://www.shareintl.org/maitreya/Ma_emerge.htm.  October 2, 2000

      

      


    22. 
Whitten, George.  "Who is lord maitreya?"
Christian News at Worthy News.
 http://worthynews.com/lordmaitreya.htm.  October 2, 2000

      


    23. 
"Highlights of Maitreya's public emergence."
SHARE International-Maitreya
.  http://www.shareintl.org/maitreya/Ma_emerge.htm.  October 2, 2000

      

      


    24. 
 "The Ageless Wisdom Teachings -- in brief:  Humanity's spiritual legacy."
SHARE International-Ageless Wisdom Teachings
. http://www.shareintl.org/background/awteachings/AWT_main.htm.  October 2, 2000

      


    25. 
Stammer, Larry B. July 3, 1993."Years after apparition claims fizzled, Creme keeps the
  faith;  Charismatic figures:  Scotsman is undaunted by audiences that have dwindled
  since his 1982 pronouncement that Christ is living in London".
Los Angeles Times:
 Metro B4

      


    26. 
Stammer, Larry B. July 3, 1993. "Years after apparition claims fizzled, Creme keeps the
  faith;  Charismatic figures:  Scotsman is undaunted by audiences that have dwindled
  since his 1982 pronouncement that Christ is livingin London".
Los Angeles Times:
 Metro B4

      


    27. 
Stammer, Larry B. July 3, 1993."Years after apparition claims fizzled, Creme keeps the
  faith;  Charismatic figures:  Scotsman is undaunted by audiences that have dwindled
  since his 1982 pronouncement that Christ is livingin London".
Los Angeles Times:
 Metro B4

      


    28. 
 "Highlights of Maitreya's public emergence."
SHARE International-Maitreya
.  http://www.shareintl.org/maitreya/Ma_emerge.htm.  October 2, 2000

      

      


    29. 
"Maitreya's teachings."
SHARE International - Maitreya
.  http://www.shareintl.org/maitreya/Ma_teachings.htm.  October 2, 2000

      


    30. 
  Whitten, George.  "Who is lord maitreya?"
Christian News at Worthy News.
 http://worthynews.com/lordmaitreya.htm.  October 2, 2000

      


    31. 
 "Who is Maitreya."
SHARE International - Maitreya
.  http://www.shareintl.org/maitreya/Ma_main.htm. September 26, 2000

      


    32. 
 "Maitreya's teachings."
SHARE International - Maitreya
.  http://www.shareintl.org/maitreya/Ma_teachings.htm.  October 2, 2000

      


    33. 
 "Maitreya's teachings."
SHARE International - Maitreya
.  http://www.shareintl.org/maitreya/Ma_teachings.htm. October 2, 2000

      


    34. 
Whitten, George.  "Who is lord maitreya?"
Christian News at Worthy News.
 http://worthynews.com/lordmaitreya.htm.  October 2, 2000

      


    35. 
 "Who is Maitreya."
SHARE International - Maitreya
.  http://www.shareintl.org/maitreya/Ma_main.htm.  September 26, 2000

      


    36. 
 Niebuhr, Gustav.  1996."Religion Journal; New Millennium, Great Expectations."
The New York Times:
 9

      


    37. 
 Niebuhr, Gustav.  1996."Religion Journal; New Millennium, Great Expectations."
The New York Times:
 9

      


    38. 
 "Highlights of Maitreya's public emergence."
SHARE International-Maitreya
.  http://www.shareintl.org/maitreya/Ma_emerge.htm.  October 2, 2000

      

      


    39. 
"Maitreya's teachings."
SHARE International - Maitreya
.  http://www.shareintl.org/maitreya/Ma_teachings.htm. October 2, 2000

      


    40. 
 "Benjamin Creme:  a messenger of hope."
SHARE International - About Benjamin Creme
.  http://www.shareintl.org/background/bcreme/be_main.htm.  October 2, 2000

      


    41. 
"Signs and Miracles"
SHARE International - Signs and miracles
.  http://www.shareintl.org/background/miracles/MI_main.htm.  October 2, 2000

      


    42. 
"Benjamin Creme: a messenger of hope."
SHARE International - About Benjamin Creme
.  http://www.shareintl.org/background/bcreme/be_main.htm.  October 2, 2000

      


    43. 
 "Signs and Miracles"
SHARE International - Signs and miracles
.  http://www.shareintl.org/background/miracles/MI_main.htm.  October 2, 2000

      


    44. 
Alan Rusbridger. "Waiting for Maxwell."
The Guardian Diary.
 December 18, 1984.

      


    45. 
Alan Rusbridger. "Waiting for Maxwell."
The Guardian Diary.
 December 18, 1984.

      


    46. 
Elton, Sarah.  "The Internet's All-Purpose Saviour."
 The Toronto Star.
 January 30, 2000.

      


    47. 
Elton, Sarah.  "The Internet's All-Purpose Saviour."
 The Toronto Star.
 January 30, 2000.

      


    48. 
"Benjamin Creme: a messenger of hope."
SHARE International - About Benjamin Creme
http://www.shareintl.org/background/bcreme/be_main.htm.  October 2, 2000

      


    49. 
"Signs and Miracles"
SHARE International - Signs and miracles
.  http://www.shareintl.org/background/miracles/MI_main.htm.  October 2, 2000

    



    

    
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