An initiation is an expansion of consciousness - a means of opening the mind and heart to a recognition of what already exists in reality. This course stretches the mind toward a new conception of the intense activity involved at all levels of consciousness on the
Planet to greater conditions in which evolutionary growth can proceed. The work of planetary Hierarchy is outlined in a way which brings everyday human life into focus as an outer expression of qualified purpose through the Ashram of the Masters. The inter-relationship and interaction of the many kingdoms and centers of consciousness are revealed as tending towards the complete integration and alignment of our planetary logos within the systematic whole. The student will learn in this course, dogmatism and the intuition, initiation, the work of the Hierarchy, the founding of the Hierarchy, the three departments of the Hierarchy, the Lodge of Masters, the probation path, discipleship, the path of initiation, the participants in the Mysteries, the two revelations of presence and vision, the rods of initiation, the administration of the Oath, the giving of the Word, the imparting of the Secrets, the diversities of initiation and the seven paths. Open book examination.