SUMMUM: Sealed Except to the Open Mind
Study Guide
THE SUMMUM PHILOSOPHY
Chapter 1
KEY TERMS
Before working the other exercises in this chapter, write definitions of each of the key terms
from the chapter. Place the cursor in the brackets. Begin typing. Your words will be displayed
within the brackets.
Philosophy:
{
}
Embodies:
{
}
Summum Bonum:
{
}
Neters:
{
}
Esoteric:
{
}
Potentially:
{
}
Kinetic:
{
}
Venerable:
{
}
Gnostic:
{
}
Theology:
{
}
Abyss:
{
}
Metaphysics:
{
}
Knowledge:
{
}
Belief:
{
}
Maxims:
{
}
Axioms:
{
]
Aphorisms:
{
}
Precepts:
{
}
Psycho kinesis:
{
}
Wisdom:
{
}
Attraction:
{
}
Chapter 1
The Summum Philosophy
1
SUMMUM: Sealed Except to the Open Mind
Study Guide
SUMMARY AND REVIEW
This summary, when completed, gives you a comprehension of the primary points of the
chapter in the text. Fill in the brackets with words or phrases that complete the ideas.
1. The Summum philosophy embodies the Principles of [ ] [ ]. From Grand Cycle to [ ] [ ]
the fundamental esoteric teachings of the [ ] [ ] are taught to select advanced souls who
then [ ] to new spiritual levels.
2. These Summa Individuals are referred to as the "[ ]" in the ancient Egyptian [ ]. Here on
[ ] Earth, the pyramids were used as the storage house from which knowledge stored [ ]
could be obtained, transmitted, and then used dynamically to catapult the select
advanced souls forward in [ ].
3. Even the teachings of the Gnostic and [ ] [ ] drew their roots from the Summum
Principles. Unfortunately, these same teachings were lost at the time of [ ] whose iron
hand smothered [ ] with its blanket of [ ]. The loss to the [ ] [ ] was incalculable.
4. Even today there will be found but few reliable books on this [ ], although there are
countless references to it in various phases of science, [ ], religion, and [ ].
5. These Principles are formulated through [ ] and cannot be ascribed to a [ ] or [ ]. It is
these Principles which are the cause of "[ ]" and [ ], not vice versa… The Law of [ ] must
be applied to all principles for one to have a real knowledge rather than just [ ]… This
systematic law of [ ] requires you to first question the principle and read the "words"
about it. Secondly, you must take activity in the [ ] and experience the [ ],the "cause and
[ ]" of the principle. Thirdly, you move to a knowledge of, rather than a [ ] about the
principle, for the principle and its workings become your personal [ ] through [ ].
6. The only way you are going to know for yourself, rather than just having a [ ], is for you
to [ ] the taste of an almond through your own personal [ ] of eating an almond. A [ ] of
the Principles of Summum requires you to apply the [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] and experience them, or
they will be as mere "words, words, words" to you.
7. These teachings really constitute the basic principles of [ ] which, contrary to the general
belief, deals with the mastery of mental forces rather than [ ] elements.
MATCHING EXERCISE
Enter the number of the appropriate answer in the bracket corresponding to the description.
[ ]
drew their roots from the
teachings of the Summum Principles
[ ]
smothered philosophy with a
blanket of theology
Chapter 1
The Summum Philosophy
2
SUMMUM: Sealed Except to the Open Mind
Study Guide
[ ]
the highest or supreme good
[ ]
last recorded reservoir of
these teachings
[ ]
sometimes called Summa Individuals
[ ]
the source of the Principles
cannot be ascribed to
[ ]
knowledge which can change events
and alter material existence
[ ]
its essence and spirit was gutted
when these teachings were lost
1. Summum Bonum
2. Egypt
3. Neters
4. Early Christians
5. Constantine
6. Kinetic
7. Christian Church
8. God or Humankind
RESEARCH EXERCISE
Type your answers within the brackets.
1. Using the Systematic Law of Learning, apply the following Principle:
a. The philosophy of Summum embodies the Principles of Creation Itself. These
teachings have been taught in the past to those ready to receive the knowledge.
If these teachings were to be taught in your time and age, what would be
necessary for this to take place?
{
}
b. Would the ancient writings be best adapted to your time and age, and if so how?
{
}
c. Would it be wise to include some of the ancient information intact, and copied, to
attract the attention of those who understand some of the Principles from ancient
writings, but not all the Principles furnished in the text?
{
}
d. If the ancient writings are copied to an extent, does this furnish a connection from
the past to the present, if it does, how?
{
}
e. Should any person or God take credit for the existence of these Principles, and if
so why?
{
}
Chapter 1
The Summum Philosophy
3
SUMMUM: Sealed Except to the Open Mind
Study Guide
2. The Early Christians and the Christian Church have been discussed in the text. It has
been stated that they both have been affected by these Principles and the Summum
Philosophy.
a. How could the Early Christians have been influenced by this philosophy?
{
}
b. If these teachings were found in the Christian Church, when and how did they
lose them?
{
}
c. What was Constantine's role with philosophy?
{
}
d. In the best interest of Constantine to conquer the world, control the people, and
capture their minds, would it be necessary to promulgate liberating philosophy or
to impose fear and control through theology?
{
}
3. The text states that "the Principles are formulated through Nature and cannot be
ascribed to a God or Humankind. It is these Principles which are the cause of 'Gods'
and Humankind, not vice versa."
a. Explain how these laws or Principles could be the cause of Humankind.
{
}
b. Is it possible for one to be religious and accept these Principles, and how?
{
}
c. If the Principles state that God was formulated through Nature does this allow for
God to exist and still be the Creator, and if so how?
{
}
STUDY AND REVIEW QUESTIONS
Formulate answers to these questions by referring to both your text and your lecture notes. You
need not write out the answers in full sentences, but make notes on all the details you would
include in a full answer. Review your answers with someone else in the class after each of you
has completed the exercise. Type your answers within the brackets.
1. Define the philosophy of Summum.
Chapter 1
The Summum Philosophy
4
SUMMUM: Sealed Except to the Open Mind
Study Guide
{
}
2. Where was the last reservoir of these teachings?
{
}
3. Who and what has inherited these Principles?
{
}
4. When someone is ready to receive these teachings what happens and who does it?
{
}
5. Explain how knowledge can be stored potentially.
{
}
6. Describe what happened to these Principles and the Early Christians.
{
}
7. Who is now working to keep these teachings alive?
{
}
8. Is the philosophy found in many books, and why?
{
}
9. How are the Principles formulated, and where do they come from?
{
}
10. Can the Principles be understood with the intellect alone, and how are they understood?
{
}
11. Explain The Systematic Law of Learning and how it functions.
{
}
12. Describe Psycho kinesis.
{
}
13. Explain the Law of Attraction.
{
}
Chapter 1
The Summum Philosophy
5
SUMMUM: Sealed Except to the Open Mind
Study Guide
14. Tell of something you have learned without going through the systematic law of learning,
and explain how you learned it.
{
}
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Place an ‘X’ next to the phrase that most correctly completes each statement.
1. The Summum philosophy embodies the Principles of
a.
b.
c.
d.
ancient teachings of the Early Christians.
the Eastern Religions.
Creation Itself.
New Age Religion.
2. The esoteric teachings of the Summum Bonum have been taught to select advanced
souls who then evolve to
a.
b.
c.
d.
work with the hungry.
establish new religions and philosophies.
invent new devices for intellectualism.
new spiritual levels.
3. The last recorded reservoir of these teachings on planet Earth has been found in
a.
b.
c.
d.
4.
India.
Egypt.
China.
Japan.
These Principles were created by
a.
b.
c.
d.
the Egyptians.
early Christians.
Creation Itself.
Summa Individuals.
5. The Land of Ra and Isis is located in
a.
b.
c.
d.
Egypt.
Japan.
China.
another planet.
6. At the ascension of the Grand Cycles, souls and minds of those ready to receive the
knowledge are enlightened by
a. the Masters of the Universe.
Chapter 1
The Summum Philosophy
6
SUMMUM: Sealed Except to the Open Mind
Study Guide
b. the Summa Individuals.
c. the teachers of philosophy.
d. all of the above.
7. In the hieroglyphs of ancient Egypt the Summa Individuals were referred to as
a.
b.
c.
d.
the Masters of the Universe.
the ancient Gurus.
Neters.
all of the above.
8. The pyramids were used as the storage house from which knowledge stored potentially
could be obtained, transmitted, and then used
a.
b.
c.
d.
to purchase more information.
with the special care which one would use with precious objects.
dynamically to catapult the select advanced souls forward in evolution.
as an advanced tool of philosophy which when understood allows those in its
possession to brainwash those around them.
9. Those who recognize the debt they owe to these venerable Masters who received the
teachings from the Summa Individuals are
a. serious students.
b. ahead of the game.
c. about to become enlightened because they feel it coming to them, because they
deserve it.
d. not really concerned with the problem.
10. The teachings of the Gnostic and Early Christians drew their roots from
a.
b.
c.
d.
the Greek philosophers.
the Summum Principles.
the Masters of the East.
the ancient law of theology.
11. Unfortunately, these same teachings were lost at the time of Constantine who
smothered philosophy with its
a.
b.
c.
d.
blanket of theology.
hand of knowledge about the only true religion.
water of celestial understanding.
charm of understanding.
12. The loss to the Christian Church was incalculable, for its very
a.
b.
c.
d.
nature of truth became greater.
essence then could be built on fear and control.
existence was enhanced by dogma.
essence and spirit were gutted.
Chapter 1
The Summum Philosophy
7
SUMMUM: Sealed Except to the Open Mind
Study Guide
13. The participants in the Christian Church were thrown into the
a.
b.
c.
d.
lion's den.
the realm of new thought and liberation.
abyss of the dark ages.
knowledge of life through control of their own destiny.
14. The faithful souls dedicate their lives to keep alive the message of
a.
b.
c.
d.
the nature of revolving spheres.
understanding the nature of the Early Christian Church.
the restored purity of these Principles.
the holocaust.
15. These teachings are not found in books, to any great extent. The understanding is
passed on from
a.
b.
c.
d.
master to initiate.
computer to computer.
mind to nature then to man.
mature females to mature males.
16. There are countless references to these Principles in various phases of
a.
b.
c.
d.
nature's cycles.
the learning process of humankind, when active.
the fluctuation of the stock market.
science, metaphysics, religion and philosophy.
17. These principles are formulated through
a.
b.
c.
d.
hard work and diligence.
God.
Humankind.
nature.
18. It is these Principles which are the cause of "gods" and humankind, not
a.
b.
c.
d.
the weather patterns of autumn.
vice versa.
the revolving of the planet on its axis.
the Gods when satisfied.
19. It is not possible to understand these Principles using the intellect alone, for they
a.
b.
c.
d.
are difficult even with an open mind.
must be experienced to evolve to this understanding.
must be ignored temporarily.
cause great mental and physical stress when thought of.
Chapter 1
The Summum Philosophy
8
SUMMUM: Sealed Except to the Open Mind
Study Guide
20. The Law of Knowledge must be applied to all principles for one to have real knowledge
rather than
a.
b.
c.
d.
the first paragraph mastered.
just belief.
the highest form of enlightenment.
open consciousness of universal unity and divinity.
21. The systematic law of learning first requires you to first
a.
b.
c.
d.
open your mind and look for new information.
close your mind and refuse to examine the subject.
question the principle and read the ''words'' about it.
understand that you already have a good idea about it.
22. The systematic law of learning, secondly, requires you to
a. build a defense for the way you think it should be.
b. take activity in the principle and experience the action, the cause and effect of
the principle.
c. take the principle and store it away within the vaults of your mind and allow it not
to surface before digesting it subconsciously.
d. make sure the principle is allowed to rest in your intellect, for disturbing it could
cause confusion.
23. The systematic law of learning, thirdly, requires you to
a. continue to hold on to the stage of refusing to experience the principle for you
know if you do it may change something.
b. look for a way to solve the dilemma by intellectually justifying your position rather
than experiencing the principle.
c. move to knowledge of rather than belief about the principle.
d. move to knowledge of another principle you know more about.
24. For you to have knowledge of what an almond tastes like
a.
b.
c.
d.
you need to talk with an almond salesperson.
experience it by eating one.
be told and then read about it.
have a spiritual revelation.
25. The basic principle of Psycho kinesis deals with the Mastery of
a.
b.
c.
d.
moving objects.
mental forces rather than material elements.
the elements of illusionary changes.
general beliefs of the universal person.
26. Psycho kinesis includes alteration of one kind of
Chapter 1
The Summum Philosophy
9
SUMMUM: Sealed Except to the Open Mind
Study Guide
a. mental vibration into another, instead of the changing of one kind of metal into
another.
b. schedule of ordinary induction.
c. religion to fit into another.
d. metal of one kind into another kind.
27. The Principle of Cause and Effect, in its aspect of the Law of Attraction, will bring
a.
b.
c.
d.
the reader of this book great financial wealth.
voice and open mind together.
lots of problems to deal with.
necessary answers to solve your current self created dilemma after you decide
not to experience the principles.
Chapter 1
The Summum Philosophy
10
SUMMUM: Sealed Except to the Open Mind
Study Guide
ANSWERS
ANSWERS TO SUMMARY AND REVIEW
Creation, Itself
Grand Cycle
Summum Bonum
Evolve
Neters
hieroglyphs, planet
potentially
evolution
Early, Christians
Constantine
philosophy, theology
Christian Church
Philosophy
metaphysics, philosophy
nature
god, humankind
gods, humankind
Knowledge
belief
learning
principle, action
effect
belief
knowledge, experience
belief, experience
experience
knowledge
systematic law of learning
psychokinesis
ANSWERS TO MATCHING EXERCISE
4, 5, 1, 2, 3, 8, 6, 7
ANSWERS TO MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. c
2. d
3. b
4. c
5. a
6. b
7. c
8. c
9. a
10. b
11. a
12. d
13. c
14. c
15. a
16. d
17. d
18. b
Chapter 1
The Summum Philosophy
19. b
20. b
21. c
22. b
23. c
24. b
25. b
26. a
27. b
11
SUMMUM: Sealed Except to the Open Mind
Study Guide
GLOSSARY
Chapter 1
The Summum Philosophy
12