THE SHRINE OF FREEDOM

Entrance to The Shrine of Freedom,

Shasta Springs, Mount Shasta, California, USA

This Webpage is created especially for all those world wide who know and love the story of Guy Ballard....who never tire of reading of His meeting the Master while hiking on the slopes of Mt. Shasta. It is for all who are familiar with the Founding of the 'I AM' Movement under the direction of Guy and Edna Ballard...for those who love and honor these two precious Souls Who dedicated their lives to Spiritual Truth. This website is dedicated to preserving their memory....to letting them live again through memories of them....letting Them know how much They are loved and appreciated.

 It is a great Joy to share these pictures taken in the summer of 2008 when we traveled to the Mountain to renew friendships and to enjoy the progress being made by those who have dedicated their lives to carrying on the tremendous work of Guy and Edna Ballard....there at Mount Shasta as well as all over the United States....indeed, all over the world.

With this Webpage the work of various individuals is shared.... several of whom worked closely with Beloved Edna Ballard for many years at Shasta Springs....individuals who have dedicated themselves to the Service of creating a marvelous memorial that commemorates the efforts of the Beloved Ballards, as well as telling anew the story of Beloved Saint Germain and His Efforts to bring to all people a more complete Understanding of the Spiritual side of Life.

It is always a wonderful to experience a 'recall of days of old'....seeing familiar pictures, books, clothing....the awakening of oh, so many memories through seeing items pertaining to those early years of the Activity....all lovingly gathered and brought together by students and friends.

Here are a few of the displays.

The entry.

Statue of Beloved Quan Yin, One of the first Great Ones Who stepped forward to help Beloved Saint Germain.

Below is an early version of 'Jesus' that was used in the Ascension Scene from the 'I AM Come' Pageant....today there is a slightly different (but no less dramatic) approach used in depicting the Ascension of the Beloved Master.

The Count Saint Germain

Beloved Saint Germain.

There is much to see that is dedicated to the One Who is so responsible for bringing to humanity the Spiritual Information that fuels and accelerates Soul Destiny in this Age. Above is one of His Portraits coming from a time when he was known to the world as the Count Saint Germain, the Wonder Man of Europe.

And here we recognize Him from a painting by

 Charles Sindelar. 

  Guy Ballard

This is a rarely seen picture of Beloved Guy Ballard

in which his resemblance to George Washington is evident.

Saint Germain's Messengers

An early photo of Guy and Edna Ballard

I love this early photo of Guy and Edna Ballard

 He was tall and handsome and she was tiny and petite and very pretty.

And this one of Edna Ballard, Who among her many other talents, was a concert harpist.

 She and Guy Ballard met during a time in which she was giving lessons on the harp. He saw her and quickly became one of her students. Some years later they married.

Both Guy and Edna Ballard were intensely Spiritually inclined. We get to know Guy Ballard first through the story of his meeting with Beloved Saint Germain while hiking on Mount Shasta and we share the Instruction that was given to him by the Master. Then we are told of the Ascension of David Lloyd as the result of being offered the Cup of Liquid Light by Guy Ballard when they met on the mountain.

We have the Instruction given at that time saved in the books 'Unveiled Mysteries' and from later encounters in 'The Magic Presence'. A few years later the Master approached Guy and Edna again and asked if they were interested in further Instruction...and this began the Master Training the Ballards received which is published in Book Three and in Book Four.

Then we can assume that one day Saint Germain could see that they were ready to take that Ascended Knowledge (generally only taught in Retreats) out to the public.

 Yes, just think about it. In order to serve the Greater Good they agreed to give up their normal daily routines and go out into the world to teach little known Spiritual Knowledge as they had received from the Masters.

 And so they began to give classes, first to very small groups of friends

as here They are arriving to give a class in Oakland, California.

 Then as more people all over the world became interested in what they had to share, the classes became very large and numbers of people came to help them. And they traveled from city to city, all over the United States for about three years until Mr. Ballard 'made the change'. During that time, Sanctuaries and Temples were established by groups of Students in many cities in the United States and elsewhere in the world.

 It was thus that the 'I AM' Movement was established with the Master Goal of expanding Understanding of God and of Life, for both Body and Soul, and it was given to the people of the world....with no strings attached.

Charles Sindelar

Many well known people attended their large classes and some became their devoted students. Among them was a famous painter, Charles Sindelar who joined in furthering their efforts. He and his wife Pearl were steadfast in their loyalty and financial support. He created the paintings for many of the covers for the music and magazines and other teaching material. For many years the magazine, 'The Voice of the I AM;' was edited by him and printed in Los Angeles at the Sindelar Studio until The Press moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico. 

My favorite Sindelar painting of Beloved Jesus

Sindelar painting of the Goddess of Liberty

And of the Three Fold Flame of Love, Wisdom and Power

A nice display dedicated to Donald Ballard

Not much is known about Donald, the Ballard's only son.

 Donald traveled and taught with them until he was drafted into the service in World War II. Later he and his wife, Virginia, for many years edited the Magazine and gave their service in the production of the 'I AM' Come Pageant. We, my husband and I became acquainted with them during our stays at Shasta Springs during the Youth Conclaves held at Mount Shasta, California. Allan worked with Donald in the electrical staging for the Pageant.

Donald and his mother, Edna Ballard were very close and he and Virginia were with her in Chicago at the time she 'made the change' in 1971. It was thought that Donald Ballard, the third Accredited Messenger would carry on as Head of the Movement. That didn't happen.

The pictures above commemorate certain times of Donald Ballard's life and of his Service to his country and to the 'I AM' Movement.

The Chart

One of the early students created the first concept for the Chart of the 'I AM' Presence from which this one, as seen here, was designed and which is now used in Sanctuaries and Temples and Ballard Students everywhere in their homes....as well by many Spiritual Groups and individuals throughout the world.

There are now many versions of this Chart created and used by other organizations.

 As far as I know this is the first and for many years has had a place of honor in our family home..

Here it is shown with animated Violet Flames placed on either side. 

This is the way it is often used today in the Violet Flame classes as well in private homes.

Library and other Rooms

I am the visitor enjoying the Library

which continues to expand as students share their literary treasures.

And another enjoying a bit of rest

This is a display of clothes worn by Guy and Edna Ballard

as seen in this well known photograph and remembered well by older students

who knew personally and revered the two Messengers. .

Furniture from the Ballard home in Chicago.

Guy Ballard's chair and brief cases

More paintings and Ballard memorabilia

Well remembered pageant costume

Early picture from 'I AM Come' Pageant of 'Jesus and Disciples'

This is a precious picture.

 Here we see Beloved Edna greeting the people at the conclusion of the 'I AM Come' Pageant

 which is given every August in the city of Mount Shasta, California. The audience loved being able to come onto the stage and to greet Her and other participants and to take pictures.

Here She is pictured carrying the Flag at the conclusion of each Pageant presentation.  

A room dedicated to the Ballard's Service

Joan of Arc....a Life Experience of Beloved Edna.

Well.....There is more that could be shown and told....but what is shared here is meant to give those who may never get to Mount Shasta to see for themselves, first of all, an idea of the Cosmic Work of Guy and Edna and Donald Ballard, three very special people and then of the effort made by 'Friends of those special people to honor Them, Many hands have worked to design this Memorial Shrine to Freedom....loving hearts have created this 'walk down memory lane' to help many of us 'remember how it was'. It is such a special way to commemorate....to give Praise and Thanks to these very precious people. It is a way to say Thank you to the Beloved Masters Who entrusted Them with the Instruction and Guidance needed to bring into the Light of Day the Spiritual Information required by those embodied desiring to grow, Body and Soul while serving the Higher Cause at this critical, cyclical Planetary time .

And now the very poignant    

 STORY OF THE ASCENSION OF DAVID LLOYD

The story of David Lloyd is part of the history of the Founding of the 'I AM' Movement and it is an enlightening one....one that speaks of Cosmic Service and of the Ascending Process.

It speaks of a Spiritually awakened human/Soul Partnership in the person of Guy Ballard Who was prepared to render Cosmic Service to His fellow man or woman. For David Lloyd it was being ready to take the next Cosmic Step....by being in the right place, at the right time, prepared for The Next Great Adventure.

This story appears toward the end of Chapter 8 in 'Unveiled Mysteries'....this is a wonderful chapter, as indeed they all are....

The experience related here began when Saint Germain asks Mr. Ballard to meet him on the Mountain in seven days....we pick up the story there:

'On the morning of the seventh day, I (GB) left my lodge at four o'clock and reached our meeting place at ten-thirty. I sat down on a log to wait with a feeling of wonderful exhilaration, which I knew to be the result of my meditation. I was so deep within the contemplation of my God Self, I did not hear anyone approaching until a voice spoke to me.

I looked up and saw an old man with white hair and beard, whom I thought at first sight, was an old prospector, although his clothing was too clean for that occupation. As he came up to me and held out his hand, that too confirmed my feeling—he was not a laboring man. We exchanged greetings, chatted for a few moments on generalities, then he turned to me, and said:

'My friend, I would like to tell you a story. It won't take long. I haven't told anyone for a long time. I would like to try once more.'

By that time, I began to have a feeling of intense interest. It occurred to me he might be thirsty, and as I reached for a cup to get him a drink from the spring by which we stood, a Crystal Cup formed within my hand, like the one Saint Germain had held out to me several times. The old man looked up and with eyes shining and excited, almost shouted:

'It is he! It is he!'

I did not know what to do, so I insisted he drink. As I looked within the cup, I saw it was filled with the same clear, sparkling liquid the Master had given me. The old man grasped it eagerly, and, with an intense expression of the deepest gratitude I have ever seen, drank the contents. He immediately became very calm and quiet, but with it all a deep, intense sincerity. I asked him again to tell me the story, and he began by saying:

'My father was a British officer stationed in the Punjab of India where we made our home. When I was sixteen, he financed a friend who went to South Africa to try his luck in the diamond mines, but my father never heard from him afterward.

'The year I was twenty, a tall, handsome stranger, a man of great wisdom, visited my father at our home. He had come to bring a message from father's friend.

'I bring you news,' he explained, 'from the friend whom you financed four years ago. He met with great success on that venture, in fact became very wealthy. He has recently passed on at the mines, and left no relatives. His entire fortune has been left to you. In case of your passing, it is to go to your son. If you desire, I will take charge of the matter and have it transferred at once.'

'I cannot leave India at the present time, 'my father replied, 'for I am on government duty here. I appreciate greatly your offer to take care of the matter for me.'

 I was standing near-by during their conversation, and when they had completed arrangements, the stranger turned to me.

'My son,' he said, 'when you find the man who will offer you a Crystal Cup of Sparkling Liquid you will have met the one who can assist you in raising the body. I cannot tell you more than this, except that you will find him on a great mountain in North America. This may seem vague to you now but it is all I can say.'

The stranger left, and a month later my father, who had ridden out to adjust certain government matters with the natives was shot, and passed on before he could be brought home. I was an only son, and after another month, mother and I prepared for our return to England. Just before we left, the same stranger came again, and said, he was ready to transfer father's fortune to me. I explained father had been shot.

'Yes,' the stranger replied, 'when I left two months ago, I knew your father would pass on before my return. I have arranged for the fortune to be transferred to you, or rather to the Bank of England for you. Here is money you may wish to use on the journey home, also the papers of transfer, and the credentials you will need at the bank. Present them, and you will receive custody of your wealth. Much of it is in diamonds of the first quality.'

I thanked him, and offered to pay for his services but he replied:

'Your kind intent is greatly appreciated but that is already adjusted. I will be happy to accompany you to the steamer at Bombay.'

The trip revealed to me his Great Wisdom and beside him I felt like an infant. I know now that he enveloped me in a Radiation which has stayed with me throughout the years. He arranged for transportation, accompanied us to the boat, and his last words to me were:

'Remember—the Crystal Cup. Seek and you shall find.'

After a most wonderful voyage, we arrived at Southampton, went on to London, and presented my credentials to the Bank of England. The official to whom I presented them remarked:

'Yes, we were expecting you today. Here are your bank and check books.'

I looked at them to see how much my fortune amounted to and was amazed to learn a hundred thousand pounds had been placed to my credit. Five years later, my mother passed on. I transferred one half of my wealth to a bank in New York and began the search for 'the man with the Crystal Cup.'

I can never repeat the disappointments, the trials, the sorrow I have been through but in the face of everything, somehow I could never give up. The thing which seems so strange to me is, while I have grown old in outer appearance, my energy and strength are as great as ever, sometimes I think greater, than in my fullest youth.

In years, I am seventy. Today, I just wanted to follow this trail, and praise God I have found you. My desire was so great, it was almost irresistible.

'But my good man," I (GB) asked, "what am I to do for you?'

'You will know,' he replied, 'for I know I have made no mistake. In the heart of this majestic mountain is a Great Power. I feel it. Ask God to show you what to do.'

Suddenly, I felt the 'Mighty God-Power' surging forth so strong, it almost lifted me from the ground. Making the sign Saint Germain had taught me, I called to God for Light and raising my hands in salutation said:

'Mighty God in man and the Universe!

We seek Thy Light! We seek Thy Wisdom! We seek Thy Power!

Let Thy Will be done in and for this, My Brother, who has sought and found me to do for him I know not what.

Thou knowest! Manifest Thy Will through my mind and body, and let whatever is to be done for this Brother—Thy Son—come forth'.

As my hand came down, it held the Crystal Cup filled with Living Liquid-Light. I offered it to him, and my Mighty God Self spoke again.

'Drink without fear. Thy search is ended'.

He drank the contents without a moment's hesitation. I stepped forward quickly and took both his hands in mine. Slowly and steadily every vestige of age disappeared from him, and the God in me continued:

'Behold! Thou art forever free from all earthly limitation. Ascend now unto the Great Host of Light Who await Thee'.

Very slowly, he began to rise from the ground, and as he did so, his human garments disappeared, and he became clothed in raiment of glistening white. I let go his hands. Then in a voice of deepest Love, he said:

'I shall return to thee, Beloved Brother. Well shalt thou be repaid for this Transcendent Service. Thou wert the only one through whom this could be done for me. Some day, thou shalt see why', and with a happy smile, he disappeared on a Radiant Pathway of Light.

As the Mighty God-Power Within me receded, I was so astounded, I fell on my knees and offered the deepest prayer of my Life in grateful humility and praise for the privilege of giving such service.

I rose and the Master Saint Germain received me into his wondrous embrace.

'My Beloved Brother!' he said, 'I am greatly pleased. Noble and faithful was your attendance upon the Great God Within you. Beautifully did you receive your Mighty 'God in Action.' I do indeed congratulate you. You will ever be held within Our Embrace, even though outwardly you may not always be aware of it.

'You have become a worthy 'Messenger' of the Great White Brotherhood and the Ascended Host. Hold close to your Mighty God Self. Thus, you will ever be ready for service wherever and for whatever is required.

 My Love enfolds you until we meet again. I will keep you informed.'

Slowly, I wended my way back to the lodge, every step praise and gratitude to the 'One Mighty God' that molds us all into

 'Eternal Perfection.'  

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