An influential and respected teacher of The Esoteric Philosophy, William Meader has established an international reputation for his gift as a communicator of this spiritual philosophy. His extensive teaching program includes a diverse array of workshops and lectures devoted to nurturing a deeper understanding of the spiritual path, both from an individual and global perspective. William Meader resides in Oregon, and presents regular workshops in the United States, Europe, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. He can be contacted through his website at meader.org.

Book: Shine Forth: The Soul's Magical Destiny

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Transcript of this interview

Interview recorded July 28, 2018.

YouTube Video Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump

00:05:12 - The Work of Alice Bailey

00:10:37 - Internal Dual Consciousness

00:15:36 - The Density of the Earth Plane and Spiritual Evolution

00:20:42 - The Hierarchical Nature of Consciousness

00:25:34 - The Transformation of the Lower Self

00:31:04 - The Fourth Initiation and Enlightenment

00:36:16 - The Nature of Consciousness and Free Will

00:41:24 - Hylozoism and the Nature of Society

00:46:12 - The Throat Chakra and the Human Kingdom

00:51:22 - The Marvelous Adventure of Life

00:55:57 - Understanding Identity and Ego

01:00:05 - Centralization and Decentralization

01:04:12 - The Awakening and the Path of Recognition

01:08:20 - The Absorption of Planets into the Solar Logos

01:12:13 - The Mythology of the Moon

01:15:54 - The Evolution of the Soul and the Personality 

01:19:49 - Knowing the Difference between Full and Partial Kundalini

01:23:54 - Exploring Personality Rays

01:27:34 - The Second Ray of Love and Wisdom

01:31:03 - Crisis Points in Human Consciousness

01:35:12 - The Period of the Burning Ground

01:39:25 - The Rise of Environmentalism and the Crisis of Separateness

01:43:32 - The Rise of Darkness and the Spirit of Humanity

01:47:35 - The Evolution of Societies and the United Nations' Role in the Future

01:51:20 - Oneness through Diversity

01:55:22 - The Process of Initiation and Mastery over the Emotional Body

01:59:17 - Inner Process: The Transfiguration and the Initiations

02:03:24 - The Sixth Initiation and The Decision

02:07:21 - The Vastness of the Path of Evolution

02:11:15 - Conclusion and Farewell