the Teton Mountains, Wyoming, U.S.A.

Honorable guests, it is my great privilege to extend to you the Welcome of the Brotherhood of the Rocky Mountain Retreat and to enfold all of you who have assembled at our Sacred Focus of Light in the Flame of God Illumination and Reverence for Life. Our Beloved Patriarch Lord Lanto, who will address you this morning, is standing at my side and is resplendent in his magnificent Oriental attires; the Light blazing from his Being is made up of tiny lotus blossoms of the Golden Flame of Illumination, in the center of which is a tiny representation of the Evening Star. This Sacred Essence is now filling your beings and auras, in heartfelt gratitude for your presence here. 

I desire to tell you, in deep humility, that I too, am filled with great happiness that you have come to the Tetons and I place my Mantle of Love and Light about your shoulders, and about all those blessed chelas who are tuning in to these Meetings. This Mantle is made up of the Essence of Reverence for all Life, which "I AM" privileged to embody. 

Yesterday you were apprised that the Thought Form for this Class is a Golden Sun with an aura of all the colors of the Seven Rays. This Pattern was chosen in deference to the Sun Gods and Goddesses who came here early Sunday morning, as the Light of Dawn appeared on the horizon. From great Cosmic Heights One of the Beings proceeded from each Sun under the direction of the mighty Alpha and Omega; Beloved Osiris, Diana, Krishna, Vesta, Hercules, Aurea and Dawn! First came the mighty Vesta being a Component of the Parent Sun for the Earth, and all the Sun Gods or Goddesses above and below them in the Cosmic Pattern have widened the Pathway of Light. When I speak of those above and below the Beloved Helios and Vesta, I do not refer to Cosmic Status but to indicate their position in the System. 

Please remember, dear ones, that the Thought Form is not just a mental picture; It is a living, breathing Focus of pulsating Light. Since an unusual activity is taking place at this Conference, the central portion, or the Sun of this Thought Form, has been created of Golden Light substance by the Builders of Form and looks like a blazing topaz - its many facets diffusing Rays of Light like unto a tremendous searchlight! Piercing through this effulgent Radiance, one can see the glorious throne chairs in a deep golden tone. They are on a raised dais, in tiers, in the order which you know the Seven Suns under the jurisdiction of the glorious Alpha and Omega. For the very special activities and blessings which the Beloved Alpha and Omega are rendering to the children of the Earth, the various Suns proceed to their assigned tier and bow in reverent humility as the Sun behind the Sun sends forth. Its Radiation from the Light of the Central Portion of the Thought Form in which there is an anchorage of its Light! 

It is extremely interesting and uplifting to turn your attention to this mighty Assembly and to see the entire Thought Form surrounded with the Colors of the Seven Rays, and in this Aura there are glorious Angels and Devas releasing the various Gifts of the Individual Ray. 

At this moment there is a most spectacular outpouring, for in rhythmic pulsation, as all the Sun Gods and Goddesses send forth the musical tone of their Beings, and as this proceeds in orderly sequence, each Cosmic Tone blends with the other and forms a salutation of Harmony and is a dedication of Love and Obeisance to the Beloved Alpha and Omega in gratitude for the magnitude of their Love and Light. Oh children of the Father-Mother God, you are privileged beyond all life on this Planet. I have never witnessed such a unique rendition of the Music of the Spheres as is now taking place and which shall continue, I am informed, at regular intervals for the remainder of the week. 

At the concluding Class next Sunday, at the direction of the exalted Alpha and Omega, the Angels of Music will take this Light Essence and in a concerted action will infiltrate all the evolutions of the Earth and the Planet itself with this momentum of Harmony, in an endeavor to bring Peace to this troubled Planet. To speak in mundane terms, the action will be similar to the cleaning of your streets with a forceful release of water, and as this 'slushing' takes place, the impurities will be absorbed into the Violet Fire of Transmutation, making way for the harmonious energy being released. Perhaps you will feel that I am using rather 'earthy' language but this is quite descriptive and gives the mind's eye a good picturization of the activity taking place! 

As you are well aware, we are endeavoring in this Activity to bring the various phases of the Spiritual Law to you in simple terms which are easy to grasp. Too long the involved esoteric terms have been used, and it is the plain statement of Truth which can more easily enter the consciousness of the masses! 

Respected guests, I could go on and on expounding the activities which are to take place, but I am permitted a certain release of energy this morning, for actually I have come to present to you the Beloved Patriarch of this Retreat - the Beloved Lord Lanto, my Teacher and Superior. So with a salutation of welcome and all the Love of my Being, I enfold your vehicles in the Flame of Reverence for all Life, as I humbly present our host, Lord Lanto: 

Beloved Lanto speaks  

Ah, Friends of Light, what an auspicious occasion this is. I have awaited and anticipated this time when we could again welcome you to the Tetons, completing a Circle of Light begun fifteen years ago when the chelas of THE BRIDGE TO FREEDOM made their first journey as a group in the physical vehicle to this Focus. Everything in Heaven's Realms is accomplished in rhythmic precision and there is a Cosmic Moment for every expanded action these Meetings are such a time. 

The consciousness of the chelas will be so permeated with the Flame of Precipitation and God Illumination during these Meetings that you will find your consciousness on a much higher spiral of the Ladder of Evolution as you return to your various localities. It is indeed gratifying to see not only the United States and Canada represented but other Countries as well. Of course the chelas in all the countries are receiving great benefit as they journey here in their etheric garments while their physical bodies sleep. To each and every one of you, whether you have journeyed a mile or thousands, I simply do not find words which adequately express my gratitude for your presence here and you will receive transcendent Blessings, not only from the great ones who are being given the privilege of speaking with you, but from the Sun Gods and Goddesses who are gracing us all with their august Presence. I counsel you to be sure that the release of your energy is sent forth in a harmonious manner in homage to the Supreme Source of all Life for the glorious opportunity which is yours! 

Perhaps you may wonder why these glorious Sun Gods and Goddesses decided to come to these Meetings, where you could be under their direct Radiation through your attention upon and by proximity to their Blazing Light, which you naturally realize had to be stepped down so the Earth children could tolerate its mighty Radiance! 

It was my humble and sacred honor to journey to Shamballa on Saturday evening, and to gratefully escort the Lord of the World, Gautama, and Lord Divino, the Buddha, to our Retreat! In the magnificent God Illumination and Divine Love which is the developed momentum of Beloved Gautama, he evolved an Idea for the Evolutions of this Earth which would require the sanction and blessing of Beloved Helios and Vesta. A short time ago, Beloved Gautama in company with the Beloved El Morya, that dynamic Exponent of God's Will, journeyed to the Sun and discussed an Idea held in the Heart of the Beloved Gautama. 

This was immediately given their approval. Beloved Gautama and El Morya returned to Shamballa, realizing that a seed planted in the Consciousness of Beloved Helios and Vesta would immediately start to germinate, and so it was that they, in turn, were granted audience with the Sun behind the Sun - mighty Alpha and Omega! Beloved Helios and Vesta were granted permission to further this Idea, and just a short while ago, were informed that all the Suns under the mighty Alpha and Omega would participate in this tremendous outpouring of Illumined Peace, which is contained within the Heart of Harmony, and in which the Beloved Alpha and Omega will seal your vehicles and this will add to the Service which is now being given by the Mantle of Golden Light upon which is emblazoned the balanced activity of the Immortal Victorious Three-Fold Flame; Lord Gautama's Gift to all who will give recognition to its Service. 

Knowing the consciousness of the chelas, I presume you would be happy to learn something about my Focus, as Chohan of the Second Ray, in the Complex over the City of Washington, in the District of Columbia. 

The entrance door is golden with the opening knob of exquisite Jade in the simple dignity of the Orient. Having spent so many embodiments in the East and the Radiation of that Land being part of my Heart, I lean toward the Oriental decor, which says so much in its exquisite simplicity. As you approach the door when you desire entrance, an attendant in Oriental attire bids you welcome, bowing to the Light within your heart, and according to that Light are you assigned a place in the Assembly Room. As the chelas are escorted down the hallway, the doors are opened for your admission to this room. As you quietly take your assigned place, you will note that we have provided chairs and that you do not sit upon cushions on the floor as is the custom still adhered to in many outer world homes in the Orient, although in the so-called modern China this practice is being dispensed with! When the chelas have filled the room, at a signal from an attendant, an exquisite golden mesh screening is folded to reveal an Altar upon which burns the Flame of God Illumination. The pedestal for the urn which holds the Flame of God Illumination is of a handsomely carved Ivory and the urn or base is an exquisitely beautiful Golden Lotus. While in this room the gentle tones of "The Evening Star” which is the Keynote of the Rocky Mountain Retreat is heard, and I would add that Cosmic Tone fills my being at all times. You know, as one is gathering a momentum of the Flame of Illumination, this Cosmic tone has the effect of raising the Spirit to great Celestial Heights! I know you will all respond to this music and when played by the Angelic Beings of my Legions it is truly soul-stirring! 

No word is permitted in this room, as it is a great privilege for the chelas to be granted permission to enter therein. When the golden mesh screening which separates the Altar from the assembled guests is drawn back, the Radiation of the Flame of God Illumination is tempered, or stepped down, as it blazes forth so that the vehicles of the chelas may safely receive its release. 

As you return to the hallway, the attendant assigns you to a room on the left. This is a beautifully furnished room with comfortable chairs for the chelas. They face a rostrum upon which a Master who serves on the Second Ray presides when the room is filled with chelas. On many occasions, you will be graced by the Presence of Beloved Kuthumi, World Teacher, who desires to confer with you on certain activities of the Spiritual Law which he sees area definite requirement for the expansion of the Light and Service to Life. 

The decor of this room is in varying shades of gold, and you will note the ceiling is of a transparent substance through which flows a soft Golden Light! The frame work of the chairs is Chinese Green in color, and the seats and backs are of golden colored substance. However, they are not upholstered and the chela must make himself comfortable through the grateful radiation of his being. Think you "I AM" a disciplinarian? Well, all Spiritual Law requires discipline for its true acceptance! 

To the right of the entrance hall are my own quarters, although I do maintain my home at the Rocky Mountain Retreat where "I AM" in residence most of the time. 

In this Focus over Washington, D. C. my personal section is reserved for the Great Beings who come here from time to time to confer with me on ways and means of expanding the Flame of Illumination through this Complex. When "I AM" at the Tetons there is always a Being who serves on the Second Ray present at the Complex, not only to keep the Flame of Illumination energized but to render whatever service may be required through the visitation of the chelas, and others. 

We have recently held great Councils at this Focus in Washington, for many Educators in this country as well as throughout the Planet have been seeking God Illumination as to their forward procedure. They are brought here by the Angelic Host or gravitate here through their sincere desire to serve in the educational channels where they are now stationed, both in secular and religious life! I assure you this has been a frequently visited place in recent months! 

In the event some of you might think... "Oh, I wish he would tell us something about the furnishings in his section" and as we are all most desirous of contributing to your happiness, I shall state that the walls depict a glorious Chinese Garden, showing trees of the most delicate tracery. I believe you will remember that there is a saying which says something to the effect that a man is closest to God in a Garden, and that is the effect or radiation which one gets in this room - that of beautiful reposes in God's Garden. 

The rug is of Jade Green Velvet and the furnishings are some of those which I have brought from the Orient! Do not decide that you will 'pop' in on me through your visualization of this room, so I shall refrain from further description, except to say that it is a room which is most conducive to sustaining Godliness, and should you ever enter this room, it will be at my personal invitation. Of course I know that you understand my Heart will welcome you when your Light so indicates that I should give you audience. 

Now, charming ones, to return your consciousness to the activities at the Tetons, please, I counsel you, be ever mindful of the cosmic guests who are gracing us all with their Presence. This is just a gentle reminder, for I know that your hearts are most grateful for the privilege of participating in these Cosmic Events and that you realize the respect and honor due these exalted Beings and this can best be given through the release of harmoniously qualified energy at all times! 

I further counsel you not to allow any tension to enter into your beings and to be happy that you are consciously aware of the cooperative activity of the Spiritual Hierarchy with the children upon the Earth. We are all Beings who release the Flame of Happiness which is of God, for one cannot engender Love for the Divine Principle of Life without enjoying a feeling of exultation! 

With Beloved Confucius at my side, we bow in humility to the Flaming Presence of God within your hearts, in the Illumined Reverence for all Life! 

Good Morning!

Lord Lanto 

(This month we are omitting that section of THE BRIDGE which comes under the heading of "RAYS OF SPIRITUAL ILLUMINATION" in order that we may give you the Summer Conference Addresses in their entirety.)