About The Lineage

Learn More About The Lineage of King Salomon, held by the container of Modern Mystery School International.

What is the Modern Mystery School?

The Modern Mystery School is comprised of a group of individuals who have dedicated their lives to the creation of World Peace through spiritual empowerment and progression. The school holds the energetic keys of the Lineage of King Salomon, and the teachings have been taught teacher to student in an oral tradition for over 3,000 years!

In 1997, Founder Gudni Gudnason opened the Modern Mystery School to the public. This is the time of no more secrets, and because of the challenges our planet is facing today this knowledge is needed more than ever before!

The Modern Mystery School has initiates in over 50 countries, with headquarters in Toronto and Tokyo.

The path of the Modern Mystery School requires us to live life through the wisdom of our heart instead of the business of the mind, and to constantly choose what is right and good for ourselves and those around us (especially if one pursues higher levels of initation). The path of initiation opens up new doors of possibility for each person, helping the initiate to see and actualize their highest potential.

This is a path of magick for the good of all, and constantly working on knowing yourself at a deeper level. The work of an initiate is never done! We must always grow and strive towards perfecting ourselves as human beings.

Learn more at The Modern Mystery School International Website

What is Progression & healing?

Understanding the path of progression and healing in the mystery school lineage.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Modern Mystery School is to create World Peace by empowering individuals to find peace within themselves. 

The Modern Mystery School is in service to all of humanity to assist in the ascension of the human consciousness on this planet. This is a mission the school and its lineage holders have been working towards for over 3,000 years. The purpose of the school is to help people achieve their highest spiritual potential in this physical life, while living a life of joy, fulfillment and love.

The school provides people with the tools and teachings they need in order to empower themselves and realize that they are their own greatest teacher, so that they may remember who they truly are.

MODERN MYSTERY SCHOOL CORE VALUES

We value life as we know it, that sacred spark from the universe that can and will ignite the world to become a better place for us all.

We value every individual, no matter who or what they are, by what name they go or ideas they have. We will do our best to make certain that they can express themselves in the most healthy and positive way possible for humans.

We value that, after the awakening of the inner being, there is a need for self-expression of their soul, their inner feelings and thoughts. We welcome that expression and see it as a part of our organization, as a part of who and what we are.

We value being different, we see it as being unique. We welcome those who suffer from the ignorance and judgement of others who do not understand nor accept that uniqueness.

We value society, as it has given us the opportunity to serve the greater good to a larger audience. 

We value Governments of countries who try to do their best to take care of their citizens.

We value those who want to create a positive change in the world and we gladly support their efforts.

Leadership In The School

The lineage of King Salomon has been successfully maintained by it’s lineage holders. The teachings have been handed down from teacher to student for over 3,000 years. The lineage is structured by tradition in order to maintain the integrity and purity of the teachings. The highest level initiation one can receive within this lineage is that of Ipsissimus or Ipsissima. The current structure of the school consists of the following higher level initiates:

Myself & my teachers & leaders of the lineage

The Ipsissimus & Ipsissima Council

The Ipsissimus & Ipsissima Council consists of senior leadership entrusted with preserving and advancing specific magicks within the Modern Mystery School.

The current council includes:

  • Ipsissima Franca Lanyon, Ipsissima of Alchemy

  • Ipsissima Theresa Bullard-Whyke, Ipsissima of Kabbalah

  • Ipsissima Luisa Nakagome, Ipsissima of Shamanism

  • Ipsissima Eiko Gudnason, Ipsissima of the Royal Arts

  • Ipsissima Tsukiko Kimura, Ipsissima of the Ensofic Arts

  • Ipsissima Kate Bartram-Brown, Ipsissima of the Noble Arts

  • Ipsissima Liza Rossi, Ipsissima of the Divine Arts

  • Ipsissima Kathleen Lanyon, Ipsissima of the Governance of the Light

  • Ipsissima Azusa Yoda, Ipsissima of the Grand Oracle

  • Honorary Ipsissima Sandra Reed

  • Honorary Ipsissima Verla Wade

  • Ipsissima Divina Hitomi Shibuya, Ipsissima of the Goethian Arts

  • Ipsissimus Kimio Iwaki, Ipsissimus of the Occult Arts

  • Ipsissima Yoko Watanabe, Ipsissima of the Psychic Arts

  • Honorary Ipsissima Suzuko Kitamura

council of 12

In addition to the Third Order and Governing Ipsissimus & Ipsissima Council, the Modern Mystery School is guided by the Council of 12.
The Council of 12 is composed of twelve senior female leaders from around the world who work directly with the Third Order in support of the school's mission and service, 

The current Council of 12 includes:


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

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