Now that Maitreya has stepped forward into the open arena of the world and has appeared several times in full view of the television cameras, we can take stock of what has been achieved so far and, to some extent, interpret the reaction of those who have seen and heard Him. Bear in mind that in these preliminary approaches to the public, Maitreya has been careful not to frighten away those He wishes to help by too great an emphasis on change, too drastic and radical a programme for renewal. While critical of our present practices in financial matters, bringing pain and hardship to millions, He praised men for their many achievements and their readiness to aspire to the creation of a better world.

The response, so far, could be classified as muted but thoughtful, echoing the quiet earnestness of Maitreya’s thought. One must remember that Maitreya was presented as an ordinary man, one of us, and not as a Messiah figure from on high. Thus, reactions of men were natural and honest, a true reflection of their fears and hopes. Of course, reactions varied with the background of the viewer, but Maitreya is well pleased with the response thus far.

Change

From this point on, Maitreya will ‘step up’ the need for urgent change, the necessity for peace based on justice and sharing. He will also focus attention on the plight of planet Earth and the responsibility of men for its problems. Thus will the Great Lord orchestrate a mounting crescendo of action for the re-establishment of our world and life.

Interviews of this kind will continue to be given around the world, awakening men everywhere to their opportunity to set to rights their life, to create justice and peace by sharing, to see themselves as One, to end forever the competition and greed which for so long has held men back from their destined path to divinity.

Thus will Maitreya coax men out of their long slumber and awaken their desire for change. Thus will grow a great informed World Public Opinion, the greatest force on Earth.

Against that mighty force no reactionary platform can stand. Humanity itself, inspired and vitalized by Maitreya, will reinvent their future, and through freedom and justice for all establish the Era of Goodwill and Manifested Love.

[This article from Share International magazine, March 2010 , is by a senior member of the Hierarchy of Masters of Wisdom. His name, well-known in esoteric circles, is not yet being revealed. Benjamin Creme, a principal spokesman about the emergence of Maitreya, is in constant telepathic contact with