Ramtha

spiritual being

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Ramtha is presented as a spiritual being whose teachings are channeled by JZ Knight, the leader of Ramtha's School of Enlightenment in Washington state. Knight, who began channeling Ramtha in 1977, became a prominent figure in the New Age movement. Ramtha is described as a 35,000-year-old warrior from the lost continent of Lemuria who achieved enlightenment and returned to share his wisdom. His teachings align with the Western esoteric tradition, viewing humans as divine beings who have forgotten their true nature. The school's practices aim to help individuals realize their divine origin. Knight and the school faced controversy, with accusations of manipulation and fraud, but psychological tests in 1997 indicated her trance state was genuine.1

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Ramtha’s School of Enlightenment
…study of the teachings of Ramtha, a spiritual being who is purportedly “channeled” by—i.e., speaks through the mediumship of—the school’s leader, JZ Knight. Ramtha’s school draws more than 3,000 students from more than 20 countries.
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…study of the teachings of Ramtha, a spiritual being who is purportedly “channeled” by—i.e., speaks through the mediumship of—the school’s leader, JZ Knight. Ramtha’s school draws more than 3,000 students from more than 20 countries.
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