Medlemsblad 7

Magazine Overview

Title: BREVCIRKELN
Issue: 7
Volume: 12.63
Issue Date: December 1963
Publisher: Medlemsblad
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish
Cover Headline: Vänner!

This issue of Brevcirkeln, a Swedish spiritual and esoteric newsletter, opens with a greeting to its members, wishing them a Happy New Year and thanking them for their interest and help. The circulation is noted to be growing, with over 200 participants, and a new contact list is promised.

Editorial Notes and Announcements

The editorial section addresses a delay in publishing an article by Carl E. Hallgrens from Everett, USA, on reincarnation, explaining that it has been forwarded directly to Dala-Floda for a response due to its length and specific nature. The editor expresses a desire for future contributions to be concise, factual, and informative, emphasizing that the brevcirkeln should remain neutral regarding all belief systems.

New Course: Agni Yoga

Elisabeth Lansenor announces a new department for their series D, focusing on spiritual science from an emotional perspective, termed 'Bhakti Yoga'. For the upcoming term, they plan to introduce a new course called 'Agni Yoga' or 'Eldens Yoga'. This course is designed for a Western audience and will explore the natural world, with a particular focus on humanity, cosmology, and occult principles. It aims to cater to both those with existing knowledge in fields like theosophy and anthroposophy, and beginners. The lessons will use Swedish terminology where possible, supplemented by sketches and diagrams. Participants are advised to keep the accompanying material for future reference. Elisabeth Lansenor can be contacted at Fack 1209, Bromma 12.

Insänt (Submitted Articles)

Töin Lama Prophesies

This section features a translated account by Henning Haslund-Christensen, an associate of Sven Hedin, detailing an encounter with Töin Lama, a high lama in Western Mongolia. Töin Lama shares a prophecy concerning the past glory of his people, their current subjugation, and their search for Western knowledge to regain strength. He criticizes Bolshevism for its materialism and suppression of true instincts, contrasting it with the 'spark of the original' that he believes resides in the true nomad. He states that his mission is to unite the steppe peoples and preserve their traditions. He foresees that other peoples, also seeking material gain, will eventually realize the need for liberation and seek the 'spark of the original' from nature and their shepherds, with salvation coming from them. He predicts that humanity will continue to pursue false goals, leading to internal conflict, with only truth-seekers surviving. He foretells the rise of a great 'khan' of Nordic race, whose son will be gravely ill, only to be miraculously healed by a Buddhist lama. This lama is identified as 'Maidari', the savior of humanity in a new world age. Maidari will then ascend a holy mountain to receive enlightenment. Furthermore, he predicts that in a new world age, the light of Amithaba will spread from the region where the recipient was born, and a future Panchen Bogdo, a high spiritual leader, will reincarnate within the recipient's race and be born in the North. The Lama emphasizes that divine wisdom is contained in their holy books and the ability to grasp it is innate.

Anna-Lisa Helle's Contribution

Anna-Lisa Helle contributes a piece that expands on the idea of reincarnation and the distribution of knowledge among different races. She states that the Chinese received knowledge to combat disease and weakness, while Westerners gained the ability to create machines. Nomads, however, were given the deepest truths of life by Buddha, with instructions to live in nature and find meditative peace. She expresses a hope that the spark of nomad freedom will be rekindled and that a future reincarnation of her divine being will help humanity rediscover its lost happiness. She concludes by stating that a new leader will be ready to fulfill the nomads' freedom movement after her current body perishes.

Discussion Entry: Reincarnation

Anna-Lisa Helle also submits a discussion entry on reincarnation, recommending Axel Fredenholm's book "Så har jag hört" (As I Have Heard). She highlights that the book details a journey with a wise man named Acharya, who speaks of life's truths. The entry emphasizes that the doctrine of reincarnation is ancient, universal, and fundamental to religions like Brahmanism and Buddhism. It cites examples from the Bhagavad Gita, ancient Egypt, and the beliefs of the Pharisees, as recorded by Josephus, to support the widespread acceptance of reincarnation throughout history. The text also mentions that early Christian Church Fathers taught this doctrine, and that Jesus himself suggested John the Baptist was an incarnation of Elias. The author posits that reincarnation is the 'lost link' in Western religions. Quotes from Giuseppe Mazzini, Goethe, David Hume, and Plotinus are included to support the philosophical and psychological implications of reincarnation, suggesting it explains life's events and offers a path to renewal and understanding.

Carl-Theodor Runnbeck's Letter

Carl-Theodor Runnbeck writes a letter, also touching upon reincarnation. He reiterates Plotinus's view that our current lives are the result of past actions, thoughts, and deeds. He suggests that understanding this doctrine provides solutions to life's most difficult problems.

Radio Contact with the Spirit World

Ivan Troëng reports on his visit to Friedrich Jürgenson and his wife Monika in Mölnbo, where he witnessed Jürgenson's experiments in recording voices, songs, and music from what is believed to be the spirit world. Jürgenson's method involves using a standard radio receiver and tape recorder, and he claims to receive communications in the form of speech, singing, and music. Troëng compares Jürgenson's work to that of David Wilson in London during World War I, who used a special apparatus to receive messages in Morse code. Both researchers reportedly received details that served to verify the authenticity of the communications. A notable aspect of Jürgenson's recordings is that they have been intercepted by others, including a friend in Eskilstuna who received messages intended for Jürgenson and vice versa. The article references Nona's message through a medium in the book "Efter 3000 år" (After 3000 Years), which speaks of an intense campaign by the spirit world to break through the barrier between the living and the dead. Jürgenson believes that a large research institute on the other side is dedicated to this endeavor. The report is dated Garpenberg, December 1963.

Reprints and Back Issues

The magazine announces that due to demand, they will be reprinting old circular letters and member bulletins. A charge of 50 öre per item (plus postage) will be levied to cover the costs. A list of out-of-print items is provided, including various 'Serie A', 'Serie B', 'Serie C', and 'Serie D' letters covering topics such as communication with other worlds, reincarnation, historical figures, Atlantis, universal religion, and 'Ifology'. Member bulletins 1, 2, and 3 are also out of print, though the address list from bulletin 1 is no longer available. The first items to be reprinted are A-1, A-2, B-1, D-1, and Mb-1, expected to be available in about 14 days. Payment can be made via stamps or postgiro to R.L. Lind, Fack 1209, Bromma 12.

Call for Radio Technicians

An 'OBS' (Attention) notice seeks a skilled and handy radio technician, preferably a member of the circle, willing to donate a modest amount of time to an interesting experimental project. The ideal candidate would be familiar with De la Warr's apparatus and the ideas behind them. The project aims to build a functional experimental model of an oscillator, similar in purpose to De la Warr's devices. Despite potential skepticism towards such apparatus, the circle is investing in this project due to the extraordinary claims made about its results. They are seeking someone in or near Stockholm for personal contact and prompt results. Interested individuals are asked to write to Fack 1209, Bromma 12.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of Brevcirkeln strongly emphasizes themes of reincarnation, spiritualism, and the search for deeper truths beyond material existence. The editorial stance appears to be open to a wide range of spiritual and esoteric beliefs, encouraging open discussion while maintaining a neutral position on specific doctrines. There is a clear interest in bridging the gap between Western and Eastern spiritual traditions, as well as exploring paranormal phenomena like spirit communication and UFOs. The magazine acts as a platform for members to share their research, beliefs, and experiences, fostering a community dedicated to exploring the mysteries of life and consciousness.