James Gilliland was raised in a small desert town spending most of his time in nature. In high school he was captain of the water polo team, on the swim team and experienced a wide variety of friends of all kinds for he never separated himself into any one group.

College was very diverse. He studied biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, pre-law and pre-dental, yet did not acquire a degree or practice professionally. Having the diversity was more important in understanding all walks of life.

His work experience is also very diverse. He learned all facets of the construction industry, grocery industry, real estate industry and owned his own commercial real estate company which developed and managed shopping centers and other large multi-million dollar projects. He was also on the board of directors for the chamber of commerce.

** Spiritual history **

After a near death experience brought about by drowning, he could no longer continue business as usual. His eyes were fully opened, and he saw the lack of love and joy in his life and his work. Success through material acquisition, �the American dream�, was now seen for its emptiness. He realized that the temporary joy and pleasure possessions and outer appearances brought were not the goal and began his inward journey. After experiencing the pure unconditional love and joy, �BLISS�, of connecting directly to the source during his near death experience, all that mattered was to reconnect and maintain that contact.

This began a spiritual journey and 20 year quest which included 6 years of Yoga, The Inner Christ Ministry, and the Tibetan foundation were he was certified as being an intuitive visionary of the highest consciousness and energy. He has studied with other yogis, lamas, master teachers and continuously has been taught from within through his extensive practicing of meditation. He is a teacher, spiritual counselor, energetic healer, and published author, "Reunion with Source, Becoming Gods", which can be sent upon request. He was recently honored by a venerated teacher in the Lama traditions as "Rigdzin Norbu" which translated means "Jewel of Pure Awareness".

After his NDE, James received the gift of Interdimensional Mind and the ability to transfer powerful consciousness and energy to others, helping them in their own awakening and healing process. He is a Published Author of REUNION WITH SOURCE and BECOMMING GODS II, Master Teacher and Energetic Healer. His over twenty years of experience include 6 years of Yoga, Teaching of the Inner Christ Ministry and the Tibetan Foundation where he is certified as a conscious channel of the Highest Consciousness and Energy.

He's lived a semi-reclusive life since 1986 at the Self Mastery Earth Institute, a 70 acre mountain retreat located at the base of Mt. Adams in Trout Lake, Washington. The Sanctuary has been in operation since 1986. It has been recognized by many sensitives, intuitives, adepts, and masters of all walks for its spiritual qualities which greatly enhance and accelerate the awakening and healing process. The Sanctuary and those who participate are dedicated to the awakening and healing of Humanity and the Earth, body, mind and spirit.