A SPIRITUAL PERSPECTIVE on THE END (AND BEGINNING) TIMES

Message from Rob Brezsny, American astrologer, writer and musician

Many of us currently living on planet Earth, who aren’t sporting a MAGA cap, are part of a galactic transition that’s underway right now. You may have noticed. It’s been foreseen through the ages, although with unknown times, places, or particulars. But despite not knowing the details, we’re aware that we’re in a climactic moment in the eternal battle between the Light and the Dark, Good and Evil. A life and death situation. Light must prevail. We are not going down.

This story began in the distant past, in an unknown place, an unknown time, when a massive gathering of spiritual warriors heard the Buddha Shakyamuni exhorting his followers to bring peace and enlightenment to a future evil world.

“Then, using his transcendental powers, he lifts the entire assembly into space so that they are at the same level… The innumerable bodhisattvas attending vow to fulfill the Buddha’s will even if they must endure persecution by the so-called three powerful enemies” (Soka Gakkai Dictionary of Buddhism: The Ceremony in the Air)

While there are no recordings or visuals, I know I attended The Ceremony in the Air, and after all these millennia, can still imagine the awe and the rush, especially when we were suspended in the air. Now I’m here, along with many others, maybe you, to prevail in the eons-long battle between Light and Dark, right and wrong, hate and love. This ginormous undertaking has meant countless incarnations on planet Earth, known as a rehab school for souls working out their karma and aspiring to be spiritually awakened. 

Those who were called to the Ceremony in the Air were the most capable, determined, bravest bodhisattvas, who have faced and are still facing impossible challenges, danger and an occasional miracle. We had to forget all we ever knew about enlightenment and then gain it back over many incarnations, remembering what we knew when we were active Buddhas.

My mission began in 1981, when I began my Buddhist practice: chanting the name of the Mystic Law of cause and effect: Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. The voice does the Buddha’s work. Sound is prayer. Sound has power. Anyone can do it. 

Right now, America is being overrun by two unhinged, out of control, mentally deficient sadists. We are fighting to regain the wisdom we once knew, so we can help humanity save itself and our critically ailing mother Earth. 

The good news is, we are in the process of winning this battle. When I chant, I send Light, Love and Truth to the Dark ones: trump and all those goons who slavishly follow him. Light, love and truth are toxic to trump – like flashing a cross at Dracula. Ahhh, I’m melting!

You don’t have to practice Buddhism (but contact me if you’re interested) or pray or march in the street. You just gotta BE the Light, BE the love, BE the truth. I imagine I could vaporize the Giant Orange by staring into his eyes, but I would vomit. He’s too hideous and I have a weak stomach. 

So, I chant, and vibe out enough Light, Love and Truth to blanket the world, especially America. I love my country, and I’ve shed too many tears over this nightmare. I am wildly determined.

The best thing about all this is that it has been in the works since [ridiculously long time ago] and now things are finally coming to a climax – who knows how long it will take until we’re celebrating. I certainly didn’t plow through a thousand lifetimes to be defeated. 

Light wins! Light wins! Light wins! Be the Light!

Hope to see you at the Ceremony in the Air Reunion! Time and place TBA