The University Division of the


International Metaphysical Ministry


Founder Dr. Paul Leon Masters


Rituals—Until God Fills the Void that Never Was

Audio version read by Rev. Steven Lane Taylor, B.Msc.


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Since the beginning of recorded time, various religious and spiritual groups have engaged in rituals. To many, rituals form some sort of bridge between themselves and the Divine, or God. From very simple people living meagerly in huts to the so-called captains of industry at the top of skyscrapers, very few people are immune from finding themselves engaged in some form of religious ritual. In many religions, rituals take up a great deal of the followers’ time.


To the vast majority of souls occupying this earth plane of existence, some sort of ritual is practiced in accord with the general theology espoused. The question should be asked—if so much time is taken in the practice of rituals, are they of any real value? Is there anything to be gained from rituals, or are they just part of pomp and circumstance to impress the masses?


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Text taken from Dr. Paul Leon Masters’

"Mystical Insights: Knowing the Unknown," Pgs. 72–74.


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Each day there is a free 3 to 4-minute "Improve Your Life" audio message and meditation from Dr. Masters offering insights into daily living. Some of the topics include love, happiness, abundance, positive thinking, and navigating daily living during these times. The messages will inspire you to rise above any challenges in your life.


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Whispers meditation helps you to have a deeper connection and relationship to the God Presence within you by listening to the still, small voice within, that is Spirit. With the gentle guidance of Dr. Masters’ resonant voice, you will begin to open to and hear the Voice of God, whispering to you inside your heart and mind.


You will be better able to hear your intuition, which is the divine guidance, bringing inner peace, wisdom, and love from within. There is the Presence of Universal Mind in every part of your body, in your individual cells, your heart, and mind, and in your soul. It’s all coming from God’s Consciousness that flows in, around, and through you.


This meditation will help you learn to connect and listen to your intuition as you calm your body and mind. As you listen, you realize and recognize that every part of your mind, body, and spirit is already connected to and guided by the Divine Presence within you.


As you turn your attention within, you become more aware of the magnificent power and Divine Guidance that’s already within. You will learn to listen more intently and understand its intuitive messages, so you can experience life with more ease, grace, and fulfillment as you express the Presence of Spirit from within.

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The VOM series consists of 31 meditations designed to guide you through daily metaphysical meditations on different spiritual topics. The recommended usage is to listen to a different guided meditation every day of the month.


The purpose of these 31 audio recordings is to introduce you to meditation and help you deepen your meditation experiences while guiding your inner conscious mind to connect on greater levels to the Divine Higher Consciousness within you.

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An Inspirational View from Sedona



Sedona photo by Rev. Steven Lane Taylor. Quote based on the teachings

of Dr. Paul Leon Masters.


May these three peaks remind you

that success in life comes from

the trinity of spirit, mind, and body working as one.





Higher Consciousness Meditation



For many years, Dr. Paul Leon Masters taught students the practice of higher consciousness and mystical meditation in his classes. Being divinely guided, he brought forth many new and innovative techniques and practices of meditation.


In everyday life, every physical perception has other vibratory levels that are usually unperceived by your physical senses. There are vibrational frequency energies on a psychic, ethereal, astral, mental, and mystical level. In Dr. Masters’ voice, there are usually undetected frequencies of high spiritual energies transmitted to corresponding energy frequencies in your own higher levels of mind and awareness, stimulating them into activity.


The higher vibrational frequencies in Dr. Masters’ voice come as the result of years of going into the higher levels of his consciousness during meditation, in which he has personally experienced practically all states of meditative consciousness, which you may have heard or read about in various schools of thought, such as Yoga, Alchemy, Theosophy, Self-Realization, Vedanta, Religious Science, Unity, and Mysticism.

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What is Metaphysics?



"My definition of metaphysics would be the search for absolute reality. The search for: Who am I? What am I? Where have I been? Where am I going? What is the relationship of man, mind, and the Universe? If you can answer those questions, you can find your place in life. If you can't, then it doesn't matter; you're just a wanderer." 

—Dr. Paul Leon Masters

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Prayers and Invocations by Dr. Paul Leon Masters




Transcendent Interpretation of the Lord’s Prayer


Interpretation by Dr. Paul Leon Masters

(Use Daily for Spiritual Attunement)


Our Father-Mother God who is in the kingdom of heavenly consciousness within our minds. Holy be your presence in our awareness. We open our minds to your kingdom of higher heavenly consciousness. Awaken our earthly direction in life to the universal will of your heavenly mind. Give us this day our daily nourishment of the presence of your spirit. And as you forgive us—so in turn, may we, by your presence in our minds forgive others. And inwardly guide us away from all that is not of your presence into your light. For yours is our true inner power and the glory of our true selfhood for ever and ever. 

AMEN



Invocation for Higher Consciousness for

Starting the Week Spiritually Attuned

I call for into the innermost center of my mind, nature’s intelligence,

Universal Mind, the God of my being, to release all negativity from the

week just passed and throughout my life. I open myself as I start this

new week to the inner light of peace, power, and intuitive wisdom.

creativity, healing, and revitalization throughout my entire being as a

positive statement of my soul’s eternal oneness with the creative

power of the Father-Mother God of Universal Presence within me…

AND SO IT IS!




Declaration of Transcendent Self Reality

I am the presence of universal mind and spirit, having individualized

into human form. I express the wisdom, power, creativity, peace, love, and

harmony of my universal origin as I go through this human life,

for this realization of my true God-Selfhood, I give thanks…

AND SO IT IS!





University News and Updates




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With the recent news that our payment processor, 1shoppingcart, will be closing its doors, the University is excited to announce that we will vastly be upgrading our payment processing technology to the latest 21st-century standards by aligning ourselves with the best in the industry, Gravity Payments. By offering a streamlined experience with the latest in security, ease of use, and diverse payment options through our Online Payment Portal, students will be able to conveniently and securely make tuition payments, pay for annual affiliation, and even set up recurring tuition or donation payments for added convenience and ease.

  

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Accordingly, because one of Gravity Payments' specialties is working with non-profit organizations and because they align with our values of the highest business integrity, we are delighted to be able to work with them to continue offering our students unsurpassed and unparalleled service.

 

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A Message from the Thesis and Dissertation Dept.



The Thesis and Dissertation Department has been very active this year and is thrilled to announce that 90 exceptional students have been awarded with their Master’s and/or Doctoral Diploma as of the end of April. We applaud your great efforts and express our gratitude to each of you for your contribution and skills that benefit the world, as we are a collective dedicated to Highter Consciousness for the greater good.

 

If you are a student, feel free to reach out to the Thesis-Dissertation Department for assistance in beginning your thesis/dissertation journey. We are here for our students every step of the way, and we have many tools and resources to assist you. You may email us at uos@metaphysics.com

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For over six decades, the IMM University System has focused on providing an affordable metaphysical curriculum and spiritual tools and resources to students and graduates across the globe. Based on the teachings of Founder Dr. Paul Leon Masters, the University of Metaphysics and the University of Sedona have become recognized as the leaders in distance-learning metaphysics for personal enrichment or a career path to over 18,000 students worldwide.


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I am incredibly grateful for my experience at the University of Metaphysics. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed and has profoundly impacted my spiritual journey. Each lesson is a treasure trove of wisdom that has significantly aided me in developing my higher consciousness. The supportive community and insightful staff/advisors create an environment conducive to growth and exploration. I have gained valuable tools and insights that have helped me connect more deeply with my inner self and the universe around me. I wholeheartedly recommend the University of Metaphysics to anyone seeking to enhance their spiritual understanding and embark on a transformative journey. It has truly been a life-changing experience for me!


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My academic experience at the University of Metaphysics has been exceptional. Sharing my experience is a Pleasure!


Though the University is far, I sensed a genuine presence on a daily basis. To begin, I took a sabbatical from my personal and professional obligations when I opted to pursue my PhD at this university, as obtaining a PhD degree has always been a goal of mine. I returned to India in 2003 after earning my Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences from Sheffield Hallam University in the UK. At that time, I began applying for PhDs; however, despite receiving a seat back in the UK, I was unable to consider it because the scholarship was quite small and we could not afford to pursue it. I literally forgot about it over time.


Given this opportunity again, with an 80% scholarship, and the fact that I am now a different person with a subject of interest that exactly matches my chosen interest, it pierced my heart, and I chose to go for it with the mindset of "Now or Never!!"


The challenge was not only studying for and passing the PhD, but also going through the full procedure step by step. Yes, first study and pass the B.Msc, then the M.Msc, and finally the PhD.


I only saw myself submitting my PhD dissertation from the day I started with Module-1 in the B.Msc syllabus onward. That means I didn't know I hadn't taken a break from my studies. God's presence was palpable throughout this journey.


Yes, It was Indeed a journey of Self Discovery. When I experienced a setback, Michelle held me, and then Dr. Jordan appeared, leading me wherever I needed support and advice. I felt the same way about everyone I've encountered with at this university; they're all so knowledgeable, friendly, and empathetic, and they're always willing to help and guide.


Thank you, Dr. Masters, for establishing this University for me. And I felt guided by my Heavenly Father in discovering this University for me. Thank you, Michelle, Dr. Jordan, and all of the amazing people at this University.


I've been blessed! I've been waiting to send this review for a while, and I'm glad I finally did.





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Books and Downloads by Dr. Paul Leon Masters




Mystical Insights 

Audio Book



We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Masters’ book, “Mystical Insights: Knowing the Unknown,” 

is now available as an AudioBook! 



It is available on Amazon.comAudible.com, or Apple iTunes.


Available Here

Mystical

Insights



Dr. Masters dedicated over five decades of full-time professional work involving the research and application of his findings to improve human lives. His soul's fulfillment was to share how Universal Mystical Presence and psychic/mystical energy factors influence every aspect of our lives.





Available Here

Spiritual Mind Power

Affirmations


Affirmations are a cornerstone of Dr. Masters' teachings. The collection of affirmations within this book stand as a testament to Dr. Masters' belief in the power of positive thinking, and using affirmations to advance and enlighten all areas of the human experience and to elevate human potential.


Available Here

Meditation

Dynamics

New Edition


Meditation is the path to peace. It is the way to wisdom. It is the key to a life of lasting happiness and fulfillment, and the secret for experiencing greater success, love, and creativity in your life. Almost everything that is important to you in life—from your physical health to your mental and emotional health to your financial health—is improved through a daily practice of meditation.

Available Here

Inspirational

Lectures

mp3 Downloads


Over the course of his lifetime of service, Dr. Masters presented a large number of inspirational lectures during his Sunday services. Presented here are those given between 2006 and 2008. Almost all of them began with a meditation or healing treatment, after which he presented a teaching and included an affirmation.





Available Here

Timeless Wisdom

mp3 Downloads


Since 1959, Dr. Masters had conducted full-time research and teaching into the exploration of consciousness, synthesizing results from research experience with science, psychology, and the mystical teachings of Christ and others.





Available Here

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