For 30 years British author Benjamin Creme has been telling the world about the most hopeful message of our time — that at this critical crossroads in human history a group of benign, enlightened teachers are emerging from their remote retreats, to teach and inspire humanity to live together in unity and co-operation. At their head is Maitreya, the World Teacher, long awaited by religious groups as Christ, Maitreya Buddha, Krishna, the Messiah, and the Imam Mahdi. The well-known esotericists Helena Blavatsky and Alice A. Bailey foretold this event in their writings in the early 20th century. Benjamin Creme is internationally known for his grasp of the complex problems of today, interrelating economic, political, social and spiritual issues. His unique insights create an all-embracing picture of world affairs, inspiring a sense of hope in the millions around the world who have heard his information.

Journalist Mick Brown, in his book The Spiritual Tourist, describes a lecture in 1984:
“Perhaps a hundred people had crammed into a back room, seated on metal chairs — a curious assortment: people one would have taken for students or social workers; middle-aged women buttoned up in overcoats … I found myself warming to Mr. Creme enormously. He was a wonderful speaker, addressing the audience in a relaxed, affable Scottish lilt, peppering his monologue with jokes and the occasional self-deprecating aside. He spoke of all this — of Maitreyas and hierarchies and days of reckoning — as if it was the most natural thing in the world; extraordinary, certainly; of the utmost importance, no doubt. But implausible? Ludicrous? Fanciful and far-fetched? Not in the least. It was clear that Mr. Creme believed every word that he was saying. And at that moment, my curiosity was hooked.”

Journalist Patricia Pitchon, in her book Searching for Maitreya, describes a lecture in 1982:
“[During the blessing from Maitreya] I saw Mr. Creme surrounded by a beautiful light, which created an outline not only for his body but also for the bodies of the first two or three front rows of the audience. His face seemed to disappear, and ... I found myself staring at a magnificent and entirely different visage: a man with high cheekbones, golden-brown skin, medium-sized, well-shaped nose and mouth, and immense, dark eyes. As this visage entered my direct line of vision, I felt powerful streams of energy pouring from it and entering my heart. I actually felt as if someone had lit a torch to the entire region of my chest.

Jenny Glover, London, UK (Author)
… The lecturer sat down, and simply began to look directly at each member of the audience in turn. As he did so, a change came over the lecture hall, an extraordinarily deep stillness. It was as though the air subtly changed its consistency, becoming somehow thick with particles of light drifting through it. Mr. Creme himself was surrounded by a pale golden haze of light. I could have sat there forever … I left the hall feeling touched at some very deep level — and utterly sure that the next Teacher was indeed in the world. And it felt so good to have His name.

Richard Elphick, Worthing, UK (Support worker for people with learning difficulties)
On attending my first talk by Benjamin Creme, what made the lasting impression on me was the sheer compassion that he had when speaking about the starving millions. I can say with all honesty that I (being a member of various Oxfam campaign groups, etc.) have never heard a man or woman, spiritual or not, speak with such compassion on behalf of downtrodden humanity. Felicity Eliot, Amsterdam, the Netherlands (Teacher)

… This was it! This was what I’d been looking for all those years when I read all sorts of books, looked into various disciplines and areas of life trying to find a fully satisfying complete understanding of reality. Philosophy, religion, science (as far as I understood it), political systems, all seemed partial and none seemed truly to connect everything. I knew instantly that this was true. I just knew it. I literally skipped, hopped, jumped, flew along the corridor in Friends House barely suppressing squeals of delight. Such joy — the most joyful day of my life so far. Suzanne Philipps, Forest Row, UK (Science teacher)

... I am a science graduate and have also rejected a strongly imposed Roman Catholic religious upbringing. I was sceptical and did not know what to expect … During the last blessing, a fiery, golden energy swept through my entire being and I was riveted to my seat. Since then I have been coming to the lectures regularly for the last 13 years.

Essy Payne, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, UK (Iranian therapist-healer)
... People of every nationality and background were sitting and just listening about the reason why we are born, why things happen to us and that we are not alone. For the first time in my life I felt really happy and free and realised that I have not sinned but made mistakes and it’s OK … I try and go every month to Mr. Creme’s lectures. I call it spiritual nourishment. It’s political, it’s current affairs, it’s spiritual ...

Tim Welch, Milton Keynes, UK
… The element of the talk that focused on the esoteric teachings gave me what was the most complete explanation I have ever heard about how the universe works at the perceivable and unperceivable levels … There were no ‘isms’ and that drew me straight away. The fact that Mr. Creme was effectively saying “test this for yourself to see if it rings true for you” was also a very refreshing change. Most peddlers of religions, or belief systems, don’t ask that question so this was another very refreshing change from anything I had heard before. Also I was not being tapped for money ...

Background Information

For 30 years, author and lecturer Benjamin Creme has been preparing the way for the emergence of Maitreya, the World Teacher, and his group, the Masters of Wisdom, into the everyday world. Trained and supervised over many years by one of the Masters, with whom he is in constant contact, Mr. Creme has access to up-to-date information on Maitreya’s emergence, giving him the total conviction needed to present this story to a skeptical world.

Creme regularly lectures worldwide, and appears on radio and television in North America, Europe and Japan. He is author of ten books — translated into 11 languages — and editor of Share International magazine, which circulates in 70 countries. Each issue of Share International includes an article by the Master with whom Mr. Creme is associated.

Maitreya himself — a modern man concerned with today’s problems — has been living in the Asian community of London since July 19, 1977, and working behind the scenes for the benefit of humanity. The outpouring of his extraordinary energy has been the stimulus for dramatic developments on many fronts: the ending of the cold war; the breakup of the Soviet Union; the unification of Germany; the ending of apartheid in South Africa; the growing demands of the people for freedom and justice; and the worldwide focus on preserving the environment.

Outwardly, Maitreya has met with influential leaders from all fields, informing them of his solutions to our most pressing problems. His message can be summarized as: “Share and save the world.” He has not come to found a new religion, but as an educator in the broadest sense. He will seek to inspire humanity to see itself as one family, and to create a civilization based on sharing, economic and social justice, and global cooperation.

According to Benjamin Creme, we do not have long to wait to see him. Soon, Maitreya will be interviewed on a major US television network and his open mission will begin.

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Benjamin Creme will lecture in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco during July and August

For more information:
Share International, P.O. Box 971, N. Hollywood, CA 91603 USA
Phone: 818-785-6300 or visit http://www.share-international.org