Theun Mares The Toltec Legacy

THE TOLTEC LEGACYgroup regard themselves as much more of a family in
Toltec Legacy is Théun's unique online teachingnature, rather than just another group of apprentices.
facility launched in February 2009.CONTENT OF THE NEW WEBSITE ARCHIVE
This online teaching facility was formed for 2 reasons:An inevitable result of such a large group of people
firstly, it enables Théun to reach a far greatercalling forth guidance on a daily basis is that the
number of students interested in the Toltec Teachingse-forum Théun formed for this group now holds a
than has hitherto been possible; and secondly, itvast amount of Toltec material that is of an
provides students of the Toltec teachings who areindividually-tailored nature, and which does not appear
working alone and without guidance the opportunity ofin the books written by Théun. Examples of such
being able to receive guidance for a fee that ismaterial not in the books are; detailed teachings on
affordable to everyone.concepts such as how to work with one's Direction
A BRIEF HISTORY OF HOW THIS NEW WEBSITE(Easterly Dreamer, Man of Action, etc.), how to work
CAME INTO BEINGwith one's Predilection (Stalker or Dreamer), as well as
Towards the end of 1999 Théun made a decisionhow to work with one's Shortcoming and the
that was to bring about a radical change in his way ofexpression of that shortcoming. But by far the most
interacting with and teaching, not only his personalvaluable aspects of the teachings contained in this
apprentices, but also students of the Toltec teachingsarchive are the examples of dedicated apprentices
seeking his guidance. This decision, outlined in a lettercalling forth the guidance they need in learning to live
written by Neil Mason-Jones, succeeding nagal tothe impeccable and power-filled life of the true warrior.
Théun, results from Théun's belief that humanity isTherefore contained in this archive are the many
today ready to start working towards a far moreexamples of apprentices calling forth guidance on
inclusive approach towards all of life, as opposed toparticular challenges they have faced in their lives. Also
just seeking clarity on issues that pertain to theircontained in the database are articles written by the
personal lives alone.apprentices of Théun demonstrating their
In order to promote this new approach in terms of hisunderstanding of the guidance, how they applied the
life's work, Théun started to work towardsguidance, what results they achieved, and what they
assembling a group of apprentices who are indeedlearned as a result of all this.
ready and willing to manifest inclusiveness in their lives,In addition the archive also contains the substantial
as living examples of apprentices to the Warrior's Path.volume of teachings from the courses that Théun
Even more importantly though, has been the ability ofwrote for the Institute for the Study of Man, headed
this group to demonstrate upon the physical planeby Elizabeth Schnugh, a highly experienced teacher of
what it means to apply the teachings fully in workingthe Toltec tradition, as well as all the teachings he
together, in unison, as a group of individuals, each andimparted to Elizabeth personally in teaching these
every one of whom demonstrates the one objectivecourses to her.
and one purpose; namely, group endeavour leading toThis website contains all of the above-mentioned
group-consciousness -- the ultimate and definitivematerial and much more. Needless to say, this material
journey of the true warrior. This was the start of theis augmented by having the books written by Théun
retreats run by Théun.available online for the apprentices working with this
Théun, assisted by his man of action, Russellwebsite. Although the books in themselves remain an
Braithwaite, started running these retreats in 2000. Atextremely valuable source of the Toltec teachings as
the beginning, there were four retreats per year, inpresented by Théun, the material contained in this
March and September, held in two centres, Englandwebsite forms the most valuable tool possible for the
and the United States. In order to support thesincere student of the Toltec teachings who wishes to
apprentices in the period between retreats, Théununderstand how to apply the teachings, as presented
also developed an e-forum in which he gave ongoingin the books, in a truly meaningful and practical way to
guidance to those who were sincere in wanting tohis or her everyday life.
learn to become warriors. Initially, because of theWHAT THIS WEBSITE OFFERS APPRENTICES
practicalities involved, as well as the restraints onThis teaching facility is unique, in that it enables students
Théun's time, there were three groups belonging toto find the answers they are seeking through working
this e-forum: the UK group, the North American group,with the vast amount of teaching material contained in
and the Russian group. However, as the apprenticesthe database of this website. Should students using the
started to gain a greater understanding of thedatabase not find the answers they are seeking, they
teachings, Théun amalgamated the three groups intoare able to call forth guidance from the group working
one.under Théun's guidance or, if need be, from
In order to accelerate the apprentices' progress inThéun himself. Also, since the group working under
learning to work together in an inclusive, rather than inThéun's guidance is continuing to call forth new
an isolated, manner, Théun started to encourageguidance from Théun on a daily basis, this new
apprentices from the three groups to attend retreatsguidance, together with the guidance that is called forth
on a student exchange basis. This proved sofrom the students working on the website, is added to
successful that Théun was very soon able to stopthe database on a regular basis, meaning that the
the retreats in North America and hold only theteachings and the guidance contained in the database
retreats in England, which meant that all his apprenticesare growing continuously.
now travelled to the same retreats. TheWhat adds even more to the unique nature, as well as
consequences of this were not only that thethe practical value of this teaching facility, is the fact
apprentices benefited enormously from collectivelythat the group working under Théun's guidance is
calling forth far more in-depth guidance from Théun,comprised of professionals from all walks of life.
but also that they started to foster amongstThese members of the group are experienced enough
themselves the very real feeling of being, and workingin the Toltec teachings to be able to offer apprentices
together as, one group of apprentices.using the teaching facility expert guidance from the
THE RESULTS ACHIEVED BY THE FORMATIONToltec perspective, in a wide variety of professional
OF THE GROUPareas, should they need it.
In the eight years that Théun ran these retreats, heCONCLUSION
consistently increased the level of self-discipline andEverything you will experience on Toltec Legacy is not
ruthlessly instilled in his apprentices a very deep-seateda virtual reality. Instead it is a reality, albeit a reality
and real sense of impeccability and integrity. Needlessdifferent from the common perception of reality, and is
to say, these have fostered in the apprentices a muchthe culmination of the work of generations of Toltecs
deeper understanding of the teachings, and as a result,and their apprentices across millennia. So too are the
have inspired in them a genuine love of living thepeople behind the Toltec Legacy website. The
Warrior's Path, the effects of which have resulted incontents of the website are likewise based upon the
that sense of camaraderie and closeness whichreal experience of real people treading the Warrior's
comes from sharing in each other's battles andPath.
challenges. Today the apprentices working within this