What is the Modern Mystery School?

A Mystery School, such as the Modern Mystery School - or one of the other six that are located in Africa, Romania, Australia, England, Japan and Tibet - are comprised of individuals that recognize there is more to life than the mundane. These individuals train and study through the structures and modalities of these schools in order to expand their knowledge of themselves and the profound nature of the very world and universe in which we exist.

Currently, the Modern Mystery School is the only Mystery School that is open to the public. The remaining six are restricted to invitation or chance. The nature of the Modern Mystery School - its function amongst the other schools - is the reason it is open to the public right now. There is a growing need in society for reflection, for self knowledge, to heal and release traumas so that we may stand united - regardless of color, creed, philosophy or nationality. World peace is the mission of the Modern Mystery School. Not a world in which everyone is exactly the same, but a world where the rifts of society caused by the aforementioned divisions are bridged with understanding, compassion and love for one another.

The Modern Mystery School is built upon the Hermetic Principles, and has a wide array of study in subjects such as: Hermetics, esoterica, occult, shamanism and many, many more. The student may study what they wish, be that one or all of the areas of focus.

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The Lineage

The lineage of the Modern Mystery School goes back thousands of years, however it had undergone a great evolution when the Lineage Holder, King Salomon, led the school. Hence, the lineage is called the Lineage of King Salomon. The knowledge and tools of the Lineage have been passed down through the ages in an unbroken chain to today.

Today, the Lineage is held by three men:

Founder Gudni Gudnason, Hierophant

Ipsissimus Gudni is the Founder of the Modern Mystery School & is the one who brought this Lineage out of the realm of the secret when in 1997 he was allowed to open the school to the public. He is called Founder Gudni to honor that event and his efforts to bring these ancient profound teachings to the world, teachings that assist people in feeling inner peace, that in time will lead to World Peace.

“You are an eternal being.
You have never been born, therefore you can never die.”

Since early age, starting his mission in his youth, Modern Mystery School Founder Gudni Gudnason has travelled the world, inspiring hundreds of thousands of individuals to awaken to the possibility of World Peace. With the Initiates he shares deep Hermetic and Esoteric teachings, the practice of true Alchemy and Kabbalah, and the mastery of Salomonic and Enochian magick, among many others of the secret deeper mysteries.

He will always promote living a life of pure magick, embracing the royalty of the divine self within and finding JOY in life. You will find Ipsissimus Gudni putting this power into practice by not only being a great teacher and reminder to many, but also creating art, writing poetry, making music, producing movies and enjoying living life to the fullest.

Sovereign Ipsissimus Dave Lanyon

Sovereign Ipsissimus Dave Lanyon has been the driving force behind the explosive growth of The Mystery School since he joined the Lineage in 2004 and we have seen the school expand from 12 countries to 55 with his efforts. Dave has dedicated his life to serving the world by teaching, healing and helping people from all walks of life to Know Thyself. He is an expert at identifying what is blocking a person and at navigating them to high frequencies and deeper understandings.

“Every moment of time we are given the choice between light and dark, 
positive and negative, good and evil. A Warrior of Light learns to be wise enough to distinguish the difference and recognizing the choice, they choose Light, even though it is often the harder of the two. 
Our ultimate weapon is Love, our shield is Peace, our fuel is Passion and our goal is Joy.”

Having been activated in the Great Pyramid of Giza, he is initiated a Knight Templar and leads the worldwide Order of the Warriors of Light. He is a High Priest of Egyptian Magick, a Master of Enochian Magick and specialist of Viking, Celtic, and Egyptian Shamanism and much more.

Ipsissimus Dave is a world class accomplished Martial Art Instructor of many styles and has been helping to teach, coach and motivate people for many decades. Harnessing the mental and physical strength that comes from working within the various martial art disciplines, along with his years of business, economic and marketing specialization, Ipsissimus Dave brings to the table a wealth of experience to enhance the spiritual work of the Modern Mystery School and mission of creating World Peace.

Sovereign Ipsissimus Hideto Nakagome

Ipsissimus Hideto Nakagome has been instrumental behind the growth of the Mystery School since he joined the lineage in the year 2000. He immediately saw the importance of the mission of World Peace and wanted to support this undertaking right away. He has worked passionately ever since.

“It is easy to be calm when you are meditating.
It is easy to visualize when you meditate sitting still.
It is easy to think positive while in a temple.

Can you be calm, positive and have clear vision while you are moving through life?

The universal life force has to controlled both inside and outside of you; 
with this you can have full control over your inner and outer universe.”

He comes from a pure Japanese Bushi or Samurai family, and accesses that amazing power in his work within the Modern Mystery School. When teaching he does so with humor and fun so that the students relax and enjoy their study. While Ipsissimus Hideto lived as a businessman in the USA for many years, he learned about other cultures, their ways and traditions, fostering his love for all of humanity. He has travelled extensively around the world to learn about people and how to serve them in the best way. He is Initiated as Priest of Mikkyo Esoteric Buddhism, Viking Shaman, Celtic Shaman, Knight Templar, Egyptian Shaman & more.

As a master healer and head instructor of the Ensofic Ray Institute, he brings to the people an awareness of the beauty and good within themselves, in order to inspire the deepest healing and empowerment that they can achieve.

The Council of 12

Comprised of a group of 12 women, who are high-level initiates from all over the world The Council of 12 serves as leadership for the Modern Mystery School.

The Council of 12 work directly with the Lineage Holders providing council, confirmation and conference about the various projects and missions of the Modern Mystery School.

The women to occupy the seats on the Council of 12 are:

East

Ipsissima Eiko Gudnason
Ipsissima Luisa Nakagome
Ipsissima Tsukiko Kimura
Divina Maiko Machiya
Divina Sincere Rohi (Hiroko Ito)
Divina Hitomi Shibuya

West

Ipsissima Franca Lanyon
Ipsissima Theresa Bullard
Divina Kate Bartram-Brown
Divina Rita van den Berg
Divina Liza Rossi
Divina Ann Donnelly

The women who occupy the seats of the Council of 12 rotate through their roles as is needed so you will see some of these women shift and change year-to-year.