Embodiment as the Duke of Chou

The soul of Lord Lanto has striven through many lifetimes to know wisdom. Notable among these lifetimes is his appearance in the twelfth century B.C. as the Duke of Chou, or the “Yellow Emperor,” considered one of the most renowned statesmen in China’s history and some say the true architect of the Chou dynasty.

The venerated Confucius, studied the life and accomplishments of the Duke of Chou—accomplishments such as the reinstatement of the high principles and the noble culture of former golden-age eras. The writing of the I Ching, the creation of a new form of classical music, and possibly the compiling of the first organized treatise on medicinal practices, all have all been attributed to this one Eastern emperor. He assisted in the development of the calendar and forms of martial arts that brought health and an understanding of the noblest paths of self-defense.

Lover of the Divine Spark Within—The Threefold Flame

An amazing observation about this master was that he had learned the importance of the balance of wisdom with love. For not only did he strive for greater illumination, his devotion had rarely been paralleled by an embodied soul. In Lord Lanto’s final lifetime he achieved what no other person had ever done since the fall of man. Lanto had so adored the Indwelling Presence of God through prayer, meditation and constant attention that an intense golden glow began to emanate from his heart…a glow that others could actually see! This miraculous phenomenon continued throughout the remainder of his life.

For Lanto, this light evidence of his adoration was also meant to be a graphic reminder that we all possess this same divine spark. By free will we, too, can fan its sacred flame until we feel a profound burning within our hearts. And we, like Lord Lanto, may find that we are not able to hide the intense love we have garnered for God and our fellow man.