Richard L. Thompson Reading Group III

Parallels: Ancient Insights into Modern UFO Phenomena (1993)

For decades, researchers have documented modern UFO phenomena that raise questions about the origins of these strange objects and the intentions of beings associated with them. In Parallels, Richard L. Thompson suggests that answers may lie in the records of ancient civilizations claiming thousands of years of contact with entitiies that appear to have an unearthly origin. Startling parallels between modern UFO accounts and events described in the ancient Sanskrit writings of India offer fresh insight into the nature of exotic incidents reported throughout human history.

As described by the author: "There are many parallels between specific details in Vedic accounts of the behavior and powers of humanlike races that use flying machines and corresponding details in UFO close-encounter cases. These parallels provide my main impetus for writing this book." Roger W. Wescott, Professor of Anthropology and Linguistics at Drew University, considered Thompson's work "carefully researched and well written," and that it offered "a major addition to ufological literature."

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: This book was originally published as Alien Identities: Ancient Insights into Modern UFO Phenomena, Second Edition. The new title, Parallels, reflects the author’s original choice.

 

Schedule for Parallels: Ancient Insights into Modern UFO Phenomena

Zoom Info: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3525145251?omn=85385825991
 

Sessions start at 11 A.M. EST
February 3, 2024 Parallels Introduction – Bob Cohen (Brahmatirtha), Michael Cremo (Drutakarma)
February 17, 2024 Ch 1. Science and the Unidentified – Prishni Sutton
March 2, 2024

Ch 2. Close Encounters of Various Kinds – Christopher Beetle (Krishna Kripa)

March 16, 2024 Ch 3. The Role of the Government – Hugo Stetz
April 13, 2024

Ch 4. UFO Abductions – Lila Ocampo

Ch 5. Contactees, Channels, and Communications – Prishni Sutton

April 27, 2024 Ch 6. Transhuman Contact in Vedic Civilization – Vasyl Semenov (Dvija Govinda)
May 11, 2024 Ch 7. The Story of Vimānas – Richard Cole (Radha Mohan)
May 25, 2024 Ch 8. Modern Observations and Ancient Traditions – Narasimhadeva (Krishna Narasimhan)
June 8, 2024 Ch 9. Harm’s Way – Prahlad Griffith
June 22, 2024 Ch 10. Gross and Subtle Energies – Christopher Hayton (Krsna Bhajana)
July 6, 2024 Ch 11. UFOs and Religion – Richard Cole (Radha Mohan)
July 27, 2024 Appendices – S. E. Kreitzer (Sthita-dhi-muni)