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No, Mr. and Mrs. Ballard did not formally study Tibetan Buddhism before 1930. Instead, their exposure to Eastern mysticism, spiritual masters, and esoteric concepts came from their extensive study of Theosophy and Western occultism.
Prior to Guy Ballard’s pivotal 1930 encounter on Mount Shasta, the couple was deeply immersed in the Chicago metaphysical scene:
- Theosophical Influence: They heavily studied the literature of Helena Blavatsky’s Theosophical Society. Blavatsky's work popularised the idea of a "Great White Brotherhood" of enlightened Mahatmas guiding humanity from secret retreats, including Tibet.
- Occult Bookstore Work: During the 1920s, Edna Ballard worked at the Philosopher’s Nook, an occult bookstore in Chicago.
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Both Edna and Guy studied Theosophy and the occult extensively. grew rapidly in the 1930s. Guy Ballard became the "Ascended Master Godfre" after his death,
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