In the world of spirituality and self-discovery, my I Am Kamalayan movement is sometimes called "Kulto ni Tato" because some people call me guru and it signifies a community that embraces radical ideas and unconventional beliefs.
In a literature review in San Beda College Graduate School Journal entitled 'Elements of Spiritually-driven Management in a Catholic Business School' by Dr. Emiliano T. Hudtohan, EhD, he likened me to modern interpretations of ancient figures like the asog from the Maharlikhan tradition, a male babaylan, a modern urban shaman, and a guro (teacher) and guru (spiritual leader) for the 21st century. Here's an excerpt.
"Two Filipino personalist non-denominational spiritual advocates: George Sison (2009) and Tato Malay(2014). They are also metaphysical-spiritual writers whom I consider as modern asogs, male babaylans(Alcinas, 1668) of our ethnic past and modern urban shamans (Samuels & Lane, (2003).. They profess the innate power of human nature in the tradition of Page (2008), Edwards (1999, 1997), Walsch (2014),Bushnell (2005), Ferguson (2010), Boorstein (2007, 1997), Nemeth (1999), Vitale (2007), Day (2007)and Ohana (2005) who advocate the relevance of consciousness in the 21st century in the fashion of Grabhorn (1992, 2004), Williamson (2008), Dyer and Hicks (2014) and Hicks and Hicks (2010).
Malay (2014) is a reincarnation of an asog of Maharlikhan tradition. From his book, Lessons I Never Learned in School, his chapter on Universal Laws of Success summarizes 21st century spirituality discussed by Neale Donald Walsch; he reechoes the teachings of Sison that God is within us. He explains in a more doable way the teachings of Beck (2012) and Esther Hicks and Jerry Hicks (2010) on how to manifest desires and it illustrates in a practical way the universal laws as explained in Real Energy by Phaedra and Isaac Bonewits (2007).
The chapter on I am Kamalayan ends with a personal truth, rather than a mere truism: What one can conceive, one can create. He knows very well how he can make this world a reality. He says, “A kamalayan learner believes that one’s level of consciousness is the power that creates one’s reality.”(Malay, 2014, p.36). Like a guro and guru for and of the 21st century spirituality, he mentors people to reconsider their beliefs. He says, “If what you are experiencing now is not exactly favorable, examine your beliefs and you’ll get an idea where it is coming from and why it is there. Why are you not achieving and living your dreams?...”
As a mentor and guide for contemporary spirituality, I encourage individuals to challenge their existing beliefs and explore new perspectives on success, manifestation, and the universal laws that govern our reality. I simplify complex teachings on achieving one's desires and understanding the energy that surrounds us, drawing from a diverse range of sources to create a practical and accessible approach to spiritual growth.
Within the I Am Kamalayan movement, I embody the role of a teacher who helps others navigate the complexities of modern spirituality. By incorporating ancient wisdom with contemporary insights, I empower individuals to rethink their understanding of themselves and the world around them. My teachings resonate with those seeking a deeper connection to their inner selves and a greater sense of purpose in their lives.
Through my unique blend of traditional and modern spiritual practices, I invite people to embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. I challenge the norms of conventional spirituality and encourage individuals to embrace their inner power and potential. As a guro and guru of the 21st century, I exemplify the evolving landscape of spiritual guidance, offering a fresh perspective on age-old questions of existence and purpose.
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