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The term Ascended Master is an early to mid 20th Century concept to describe human beings who have undergone various incarnations to become spiritually enlightened beings.
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The concept originates from the Theosophical movement of H. P. Blavatsky in the 1870s, with the development of the “Mahatmas” and “Elder Brother” ideas of ordinary humans who have transformed themselves into greater spiritual beings.
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Origin of the word (Etymology) |
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As mentioned at the introduction, the term “Ascended Master” originates from early to mid 20th Century and means literally “risen teacher”.
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The term "Ascended Master" was first introduced to the public in 1934 with the publication of Unveiled Mysteries by Guy Ballard. The term was further popularized by the books The Bridge to Freedom (1951) and The Summit Lighthouse (1958)
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One Heaven definition of an Ascended Master
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Under the constitution of One Heaven, an Ascended Master is defined as:
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An Ascended Master is a departed person, blessed as an Elder, having shown clear and unmistakable goodness and positive moral leadership in their lives and elected to the office of Ascended Master at least once under the rules of a General or Great Conclave according to the Constitution of One Heaven.
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Under the constitution of One Heaven, a deceased person can only be called an Ascended Master, once elected by either the electors of a Regional District of One Faith of God, or One Islam, or One Spirit Tribe once every 50 years.
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Alleged evidence of miracles is not a requirement for a person to be known as an Ascended Master according to One Heaven, nor is their service in the capacity of some religious position or duty required.
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Once a deceased person is elected to such a position, they are known as a Honorary Ascended Master for eternity, whether they hold office beyond fifty years. A deceased person holding the office of Ascended Master for more than two hundred years is known as a Great Ascended Master.
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Spirits: Ascended Masters 
