“A tree is known by its fruit and it is by His love, wisdom, spiritual potency and work for humanity that you will recognize Maitreya and know Him for what He is.”

—  Benjamin Creme

Maitreya's Mission Vol. I (1986)

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artist, author, esotericist 1922–2016

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