Remembering VM Litelantes Interview with Guru Litelantes
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Remembering VM Litelantes Interview with Guru Litelantes
American Institute of Gnostic Anthropology Newsletter MARCH - APRIL 2013 VOLUME 1 ISSUE 2 Remembering V.M. Litelantes I t has been 15 years since the V.M. Litelantes left the physical plane yet her words and exemplary life continue to be as tangible as ever. In the words of V.M. Samael Aun Weor, she was one of the few who really understood Gnosis in all its depth and breadth. V. M. Litelantes demonstrated total loyalty and sacrifice living a modest life as the wife of V. M. Samael. After his disincarnation she directed the Gnostic Movement with great wisdom; encouraging all to practice the Teachings exactly as Master Samael had taught them without adding or deleting anything. She always insisted on struggling with ones own egos instead of worrying about someone else’s mistakes or faults. Interview with Guru Litelantes In 1981 the students of the Gnostic center in Madrid had the unique opportunity to have an interview with the V.M. Litelantes during her first visit to Spain. Here is a brief excerpt from that encounter from the book “Litelantes in Spain”. Below is the English interpretation of her response. ~~~~ Question: What will be the concrete path to eliminate the ego? Mistress Litelantes: Fight in yourselves the strongest psychological defect that you have, every time it presents to you. Confront it repeatedly to remove it and continue on to others the same way. For this you will need lots of meditation. Think this way: “I am going to remove this defect”, and continue with this thought until you remove it. As an example: if there is something that bothers you very much, confront it repeatedly until you remove all negative thought of it : or in dealing with “X” person that bothers you: try to talk with her again and again. Try to get along with that person but without anger. The best defect for one to eliminate is the ego of bad will. Do not lose an instant, not a moment, so that you arrive at the Knowledge of yourselves. There is much to be done and we will not advance with bad will. Dominate your egos. Dominate your mind. Awaken your consciousness so that you can live the Mysteries of your Real Being. We have as a great tool in the books written by my husband. Practice them intensely.” V. M. Litelantes Excerpt from “Litelantes in spain American Institute of Gnostic Anthropology National Headquarters Mailing address: 3298 Foothills Dr. Orlando, Florida 32810 Jose Carlos Ortiz President Contact: Jco22@hotmail.com 201-218-9699 Francisco Noe Carrillo National Coordinator of Instructors Contact: mdecarrillo@yahoo.com 512-351-2058 June Allison Secretary Contact: gnosis.aiga@gmail.com 407-496-9869 Page 2 Gnostic “Jornadas” (“Assemblies”) I n AIGA’s dynamic activities the “Jornadas Gnosticas” or Assemblies, have a very special place. They are a real battle horse in the dissemination and expansion of our teachings. In these “Jornadas” several local institutions work together and agree to conduct the event at a designated institution, usually during a weekend, and share various activities. The activities start with second chamber programs followed by public lectures, esoteric practices and a meal prepared by the organizers, all in exchange for a donation. These are grand celebrations that provide a great opportunity for all to collaborate. Leaders We all are called to become leaders; however leadership will be the result of an inner revolution, something that should come out naturally without any effort, intrigue or manipulation. A real leader, as V.M Samael thought, shows everyone, to follow their own consciousness, their own Inner Being and not to follow anyone else. However, as long as we remain asleep we would only become blind leaders leading blind followers and would have to pay a great Karma for doing so. We should encourage all students to develop their own inner particularity paying attention to the Ego’s tricks and inner deceits; being careful not to be misled by it. If all leaders, Missionaries, Instructors and members were to worry more about dominating their own psychological aggregates instead of worrying about the psychological aggregates of their fellow brothers and sisters, all gnostic groups around the world would be in harmony, cooperating which each other and contributing towards same goals and ideals. All things fall under their own weight so let us not judge others; let us judge our own thoughts, actions and deeds. Jose Carlos Ortiz President These gatherings serve several purposes. Not only do they bring together the Gnostic students to share spiritual activities but also they become a platform from which the Gnostic teachings are projected to invited audiences. Above all one of the most important roles of these “Jornadas” is that they provide a unique opportunity for local instructors to make public presentations to an audience larger and more diverse than normally accustomed to. This way, instructors are prepared to present at larger events in the future such as national conventions or international congresses. We encourage these activities to continue to expand and for all instructors to take advantage of this opportunity and present to larger and more diverse public audiences to step-up the expansion of Gnosis in the USA. Texas Retreat Center T he foundation of the Gnostic Teachings is and always has been the work on oneself. We know that intellectual Gnosis without applying the practical Gnosis results in failure. It is for this reason that our beloved World Director, Osiris Gomez Garro places strong emphasis on the practical work. He has always encouraged students to break away from their regular routines and surroundings to participate as often as possible in Gnostic spiritual retreats. Retreats allow us to focus intensely for a few days on nothing but our own spiritual work in remote and peaceful surroundings. With this in mind, Mr. Osiris Gomez Garro has seen the need for such a spiritual center in the central part of the USA and has decreed the establishment of a retreat center in Texas, placing National Coordinator of Instructors, Francisco Noe Carrillo and his wife, Maria in charge of this grand project, which is currently in the planning stages. This is a call-to-action for the entire Gnostic community in the USA and an opportunity to collaborate with the Great White Lodge to play a role in the building of this center. Help of all types is needed at this stage. Financial donations are crucial in getting the project going; to purchase land, materials, etc., so please give from your heart whatever you can and you will be repaid by the Divine Law “three times three”. Aside from financial help, if you have skills or expertise in the areas of construction, architecture, engineering, carpentry, plumbing, electrician, etc., contact us to see how you can help. Contact Mr. Francisco Noe Carrillo with any questions or to provide assistance in crystalizing this future Spiritual Center of Gnostic Wisdom: 512-351-2058 or mdecarrillo@yahoo.com VOLUME 1 Page 3 Stella Maris Retreat Center The Stella Maris Retreat Center is the first retreat center established in the United States under the American Institute of Gnostic Anthropology. Located in historic Richmond Virginia, the Stella Maris Center is open to all Second Chamber students. The essential purpose of the Center is to provide the students with the opportunity to explore and expand their understanding and comprehension of the Gnostic Teachings of V.M. Samael Aun Weor; through intensive practices and esoteric disciplines, that serve as pathway to encourage and intensify in the inner work, so necessary for the radical change and for the awakening of Conscience. Activities include esoteric practices, lectures, walks and bonfires. There is no set fee to attend, instead, the retreats are given on a voluntary donation basis. For more information on upcoming retreats contact Herbert Rodz at (804) 232-6922, or gnosis7va@aol.com. ISSUE Books in English From Gnostic Editions The great works of the V.M. Samuel Aun Weor are now available in English through Gnostic Editions, U.K.. Located in London, England, Gnostic Editions U.K. is part of an international body of publishers which has for more than thirty years been devoted to translating, publishing and distributing books worldwide. Available in Print The Three Mountains In The Three Mountains, Master Samael explains the stages of the Path of the Intimate SelfRealization of the Being, here divided into “three mountains” or stages, which are: The First Mountain (Initiation), the Second Mountain (Resurrection) and the Third Mountain (Ascension), ending in the Absolute itself, our original abode. Visit the website to order this and other books in English: www.gnosticeditions.com. Newly Released eBOOKS eBooks are now available for purchase and immediate download to your PC, Mac, Apple or Android device from the Gnostic Editions website. Zodiacal Course The 5 th North American Convention The World Headquarters of the Gnostic Institutes has selected San Jose, California to be the site of the 5th North American Convention. Luis and Angélica Núñez have been designated as directors of the event. We congratulate them for this important assignment that will allow students all across the USA and Canada to form a spiritual magnetic center in the city of San Jose. This is a great opportunity for all California members to contribute to the plans of the Great White Lodge. We are fully convinced this will be a great event and we all look forward to the success strengthening the Gnosis Movement in the west coast area. This is the third book Master Samael wrote after The Perfect Marriage and The Revolution of Bel. In this book he explains for the first time the Seven Degrees of Power of the Fire (not one Kundalini to be raised, but seven Kundalinis) and their relationship with the great Initiations of Greater Mysteries or Initiations of the Fire. Order this and other eBooks in English at: www.gnosticeditions.com 2 American Institute of Gnostic Anthropology National Headquarters 3298 Foothills Dr. Orlando, Florida 32810 www.gnosisusa.org Schedule of Activities SUMMUM SUPREMUM SANCTUARIUM STUDY DAYS SUN. 5/19/13 SUN. 11/17/13 TUES. 12/24/13 RETREATS SAT. 6/29/13 - MON. 7/1/13 FRI. 8/16/13 - MON. 8/19/13 SAT. 9/21/13 - SUN. 9/22/13 SAT. 10/12/13 - MON. 10/14/13 CANADA FORMATION CENTER COURSES 7/14/13 - 10/5/13 1/5/14 - 3/29/14 STELLA MARIS RETREAT CENTER SAT. 5/25/13 – MON. 5/27/13 - MEMORIAL DAY SAT. 8/31/13 – MON. 9/2/13 - LABOR DAY Available Books in Spanish CURSO ZODIACAL EJERCICIOS DE LAMACERIA VOLUNTAD CRISTO MANUAL DE MAGIA PRACTICA EL PROCESO MISTERIO AUREO FLORECER MENTE Y MEDITACION MAS ALLA DE LA MUERTE MAGIA CRISTICA AZTECA LITURGIA GNOSTICA DESTELLOS DE LUZ 2 CARTAS DEL TAROT