Table Of ContentThe Ascended Masters Light The
Way
Beacons of Ascension
Joshua David Stone, PhD
THE EASY-TO-READ ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE SPIRITUAL
PATH
Volume V
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About the Book
This book is dedicated to the saints and spiritual masters of all the religions and
spiritual paths that have graced this planet. The lives and teachings of thirty-nine
of the world’s greatest spiritual beacons provide a blueprint for total self-
realization. Inspiring guidance from those who have learned the secrets of
mastery in their lifetimes.
About the Author
Dr. Joshua David Stone has a Ph.D. in transpersonal psychology and is also a
licensed marriage, family and child counselor in Los Angeles, California. He is
licensed by the state of California in the practice of hypnosis and is also a
minister.
He works very closely with his wife, Terri Sue Stone, who is a claraudient voice
channel for the Ascended Masters, most specifically for the Ascended Master
Djwhal Khul, of Alice A. Bailey fame.
Joshua and Terri teach classes, workshops, and seminars in Los Angeles and
around the country, disseminating the teachings and spiritual practices of the
Ascended Masters.
The prime focus of their work is the path of ascension and initiation. They have
recently opened a center in Los Angeles to further their work, called The Center
for Ascension in the Light. Those people interested in Joshua’s and Terri’s
workshops, classes, lectures, and tapes can contact them through the publisher.
Also by Joshua David Stone, PhD
The Easy-to-Read Encyclopedia of the Spiritual Path
1. The Complete Ascension Manual:
How to Achieve Ascension in This Lifetime
2. Soul Psychology:
Keys to Ascension
3. Beyond Ascension:
How to Complete the Seven Levels of Initiation
4. Hidden Mysteries:
ETs, Ancient Mystery Schools & Ascension
5. The Ascended Masters Light the Way:
Beacons of Ascension
6. Cosmic Ascension:
Your Cosmic Map Home
7. A Beginner’s Guide to the Path of Ascension
8. Golden Keys to Ascension and Healing:
Revelations of Sai Baba and the Ascended Masters
9. Manual for Planetary Leadership
10. Your Ascension Mission:
Embracing Your Puzzle Piece
11. Revelations of a Melchizedek Initiate
12. How to Teach Ascension Classes
13. Ascension and Romantic Relationships
14. Complete Ascension Index
15. How to Be Financially Successful:
A Spiritual Perspective
Dedication
I dedicate this book to the world’s saints and spiritual masters of all the
religions and spiritual paths that have graced this planet. Their unceasing
devotion and dedication to God and to their brothers and sisters sets a
spiritual example for everyone to follow. May all of humanity walk in their
footsteps and build upon the foundation they have so sublimely laid down.
Contents
About the Book
About the Author
Dedication
Chapter 1: Shirdi Sai Baba
Summation
Chapter 2: Sri Rama and the Ramayana
The Story of the Ramayana
The Metaphysical Meaning of the Story
Quotations from Sri Rama
Chapter 3: Mahavira and Jainism
Chapter 4: The Life and Teachings of Sri Sankara
Quotations from Sri Sankara
Chapter 5: Sri Ramakrishna: His Life and Teachings
Quotations from Ramakrishna
Chapter 6:The Holy Mother, Sri Saradamani Devi
Quotations from the Holy Mother
Chapter 7: The Life and Teachings of Swami Vivekananda
Quotations from Swami Vivekananda
Chapter 8: Paramahansa Yogananda and the Self-Realization Fellowship
Chapter 9: Sri Anandamayi Ma , the Joy-Permeated Mother
The Teachings of Sri Anandamayi Ma
Quotations from Sri Anandamayi Ma
Chapter 10: Giri Bala, the Woman Who Never Ate
Chapter 11: The Life and Teachings of Ramana Maharshi
Chapter 12: Swami Sivananda and the Divine Life Society
Prelimary Spiritual Experiences
Chapter 13: The Life and Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi
Satyagraha
Verses from the Bhagavad-Gita
Summation
Chapter 14: Swami Nityananda, Guru of Muktananda
Summation
Chapter 15: Baba Muktananda and the Path of Siddha Yoga
The Teachings of Baba Muktananda
The Philosophy of Siddha Yoga
Chapter 16: The Life and Teachings of Buddha
The Four Noble Truths
Buddha
The Wesak Festival
Buddha’s Teachings
The Three Major Divisions of Buddhism
The Hinayana Path
The Mahayana Path
Tibetan Buddhism
Chapter 17: Quan Yin, Bodhisattva of Compassion and Mercy
Summation
Chapter 18: Tibetan Buddhism and the Dalai Lama
The Teachings of Tibetan Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhist Meditation
Chapter 19: Lao-tzu and the Taoist Religion
Chapter 20: Confucius and Confucianism
Proverbs and Teachings of Confucius
Chapter 21: Hermes-Thoth and the Seven Great Universal Laws
The Seven Great Hermetic Principles
I. The Principle of Mentalism
II. The Principle of Correspondence
III. The Principle of Vibration
IV. The Principle of Polarity
V. The Principle of Rhythm
VI. The Principle of Cause and Effect
VI. The Principle of Gender
