Zayn Christopher K.

(Zain) (pseudonym; present. name and Pham. - Elbert Benjamin (Benjamine))
(12.12.1882, 5:55, Des Moines, sht.Ayova - 1951) --
At an early age he studied the occult discipline. When he was 18 years old, he discovered the existence of the Brotherhood of Light and its more open to the public educational body - Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor.

W. studied astrology under the guidance of Minnie Higgins, leader of the Hermetic Brotherhood. December 8, 1907, while in Louisiana, NE. felt a connection with the invisible spiritual hierarchy and received a message that he intended to major achievements. In the same year died M. Higgins, and W. went to the headquarters of the Order in Denver, to take its position among the three leaders of the organization. The other two leaders initiated the W. write a series of lectures in order to assist in working with people. In 1908, Mr.. He began the study, and in 1914. began writing lectures, but shortly thereafter, Hermetic Brotherhood ceased its activities. Spring 1915. Z. moved to Los Angeles and began to teach in small private groups, based on the outline of the course, which he wrote. During this time he began using the pseudonym "Z.". On the day of cessation of hostilities in 1918. Z. opened classes for the public. One of his new students, Elizabeth Dorris, became his wife in 1919. In 1932, Mr.. Z. registered the Church of the Light. This organization was the successor of the Brotherhood of Light, and stressed that developing the tradition, dating back to the Brotherhood of Light Ancient Egypt. The basic principle of the Church of Light was the assertion that there is only one religion - the laws of nature, in the interpretation of which the leading role belongs astrology. In 1934, Mr.. Z. completed its cycle of 21 courses, launched in 1908. This cycle is a clear indication of universal education W. and affects virtually all sections of astrology. Their individual development in astrology W. published under his own name (Edward Benjamin) in such books as "Astrological Lore of All Ages" (1945). Z. guided by the Church of Light until his death.