ALICE
A. BAILEY (1880-1949) From her conservative British background, Alice
Bailey's life led her in many directions, but always towards the time
when she acquired: (1) A synthesis of outlook and understanding leading
to an absolute conviction that one divine life pervades and animates the
one humanity; (2) A realization that the Plan for humanity requires the
cooperation and service of trained and dedicated human beings
intelligently informed about world affairs, in collaboration with those
who form the spiritual Hierarchy, the inner government of the planet.
From that point on, Alice Bailey's life work became an integral part of
this synthesis and this realization. Without losing any of her very
human qualities and involvement, her soul took up its commitment to her
Master, and her personality provided full cooperation in the field of
her accepted service. Basically Alice Bailey's work developed as a
duality, her discipleship service which included the establishment of
the Arcane School; and her initially reluctant agreement to work with
the Tibetan, Djwhal Khul, in the writing of a series of spiritual books.
A total of twenty-four books were written by Alice Bailey. These books
constitute a continuation of the Ageless Wisdom, a body of esoteric
teaching handed down from ancient times in a form which is always
suitable to each period. Intended to precede and condition the New Age,
the Alice Bailey books offer an unparalleled spiritual approach to the
teaching on Shamballa and the Path of spiritual evolution; the spiritual
Hierarchy; the new discipleship and training in meditation as a form of
service; the teaching on the seven rays and the new psychology of the
soul; and the common thread of truth linking all the major world faiths.
In addition to her work as an author and lecturer, Alice Bailey
established the Lucis Publishing Company, making the teachings of Djwhal
Khul available to spiritual seekers and students around the world for
over 75 years. Reprinting of the books is financed through a revolving
Fund under the administration of the Lucis Trust, a non-profit
organization also founded by Alice A. Bailey. No royalties are paid and
copyrights are owned by the Lucis Trust. Through these organizations,
Alice Bailey provided for the continued publication of these teachings
beyond her physical lifetime.
