In this first of 16 books, Benjamin Creme made the startling announcement that Maitreya (the Christ), as World Teacher for the coming age, is already among us -- gradually emerging into full public recognition. Expected by various religions under different names, He is here to promote cooperation among the many ideological factions, galvanize world goodwill and sharing, and inspire sweeping political, social, economic and environmental reforms. Creme puts the most profound event of the last 2,000 years into its correct historical and esoteric context and describes what effect the World Teacher's presence will have on both the world's institutions and the average person. Through his telepathic contact with a Master of Wisdom, Creme offers insights on such subjects as the soul and reincarnation, telepathy, nuclear energy, ancient civiliations, problems of the developing world, a new economic order, the anti-Christ and the 'last judgment'.