The Modern Mystery School
The Modern Mystery School is one of 7 Mystery Schools
on the planet which has been around for thousands of
years even before humanity existed.
The Vision of the School is to achieve World peace and bring progression to Humanity so that each individual can achieve their fullest potential by finding their life purpose and live in peace, joy and abundance.
The school holds an ancient lineage derived from metaphysical teachings and principles from the Hermetica.
The Importance of Lineage
This lineage is thousands of years old designed to progress humanity by activations and initiations that King Salomon produced. He believed that humanity needed to awaken, and we could achieve this by using more of our brain function. Hence he designed tools, classes and healings for humanity to achieve this.
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The Third Order (Lineage Holders)
Founder Gudni Gudnason became the Lineage holder of the school in 1997. One of his missions was to make the Modern Mystery School public, opening the school to all who wanted to progress and discover their life purpose.
In 2017 the third order came into place, Sovereign Ipssisimus Dave Lanyon and Sovereign Ipsssisimus Hideto Nakagome, together with Founder & Hierophant Gudni Gudnason hold the Lineage teachings and keys to the progression and future for humanity.
All three of these gentlemen hold the keys of The Modern Mystery School and are dedicated to making the world a better place, and take action in their roles and as individuals in achieving world peace.
Pictured from left to right: Sovereign Ipsissimus Hideto Nakagome,
Founder Gudni Gudnason, and Sovereign Ipsissismus Dave Lanyon
Founder & Hierophant
Gudni “GED” Gudnason
Gudni Gudnason was initiated into the Lineage of King Salomon as a young man in London in the 1970s, and in 1997 he opened the doors of the Modern Mystery School to the public—ending centuries of secrecy so that these ancient tools could reach anyone willing to seek them. A master of metaphorical teaching, he shares profound metaphysical and esoteric wisdom through allegory, parable, humor, and story, inviting students to arrive at their own insight rather than simply take his word for it. His mastery spans Hermetic and esoteric philosophy, true Alchemy and Kabbalah, and Salomonic and Enochian magick, among many of the deeper mysteries. Based at the School's Eastern headquarters in Japan alongside his wife, Ipsissima Eiko Gudnason, he lives the philosophy he teaches—creating art, poetry, music, and film, and encouraging all who meet him to embrace the divine self within and find genuine joy in life.
Sovereign Ipsissimus
Dave “THOR” Lanyon
Dave Lanyon joined the Lineage in 2004 and became the driving force behind the School's extraordinary growth, guiding its expansion from 12 countries to more than 50 in just a few years. Drawing on decades in the corporate world—and a lifetime as a martial artist, athlete, and instructor—he brings a rare blend of discipline, strategy, and warrior mindset to the spiritual work of the lineage. He specializes in making Hermetic and esoteric wisdom practical and actionable, meeting students where they are and holding them to a higher standard than they hold for themselves. Having received the highest initiation in the tradition, that of Sovereign Ipsissimus, he anchors the vision and mission of the Mystery School for its tens of thousands of members worldwide. He is also the author of two books, You Are Not Perfect the Way You Are (2022) and Essential Principles for the Warrior of Light (2023).
Sovereign Ipsissimus
Hideto “REI” Nakagome
Hideto Nakagome joined the Lineage in 2000 and has been instrumental in the growth of the Mystery School ever since, recognizing at once the importance of its mission of World Peace. A master healer and leader of the Ensofic Ray Institute, he carries the deep wisdom and quiet humor of a lifetime of esoteric study spanning Buddhism, Shamanism, and the Lineage of King Salomon. Descended from a Japanese Bushi—or Samurai—family, he channels that lineage of discipline and strength into his work, presenting Hermetic and esoteric teachings in ways that are both practical and profound. He teaches with warmth and playfulness, creating space for students to relax, open, and truly receive the wisdom he shares.
Governing Ipsissimus & Ipsissima Council
Through years of dedicated study, disciplined practice, and ongoing personal growth, these individuals have attained the highest level of initiation within the Lineage of King Salomon, embodying a profound mastery of their chosen path.
Ipsissima Divina Franca Lanyon, Ipsissima of Alchemy
Ipsissima Divina Theresa Bullard-Whyke, Ipsissima of Kabbalah
Ipsissima Divina Luisa Nakagome, Ipsissima of Shamanism
Ipsissima Divina Eiko Gudnason, Ipsissima of the Royal Way
Ipsissima Divina Tsukiko Kimura, Ipsissima of the Ensofic Ray
Ipsissima Divina Kate Bartram-Brown, Ipsissima of the Noble Arts
Ipsissima Divina Liza Rossi, Ipsissima of the Divine Arts
Ipsissima Kathleen Lanyon, Ipsissima of the Governance of the Light
Ipsissima Azusa Yoda, Grand Oracle
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
The Council of Twelve
When the Third Order was initiated in 2017, the Council of Twelve was activated alongside it. The Council is a circle of twelve women—high-level initiates drawn from across the world—who together form a leadership body within the Modern Mystery School.
Working directly with the Third Order, these women help carry out the directives of the Hierarchy of Light in service to humanity. They offer counsel, confirmation, and shared discernment to the Third Order across the many projects and missions the School undertakes, lending their wisdom to the vision as it unfolds in the world.
The seats of the Council are not fixed. The women who hold them rotate through their roles as the work requires, so the circle naturally shifts and renews from year to year.
The installation of these structures in 2017 opened the way for the Goddess energy—and connection with the Shekinah—to be anchored through the Third Order. In practical terms, this is what allows the many levels of operation required to run the Modern Mystery School to take form and function in the world.
As of 2018, the first women to occupy the seats on the Council of 12 are:
West
Ipsissima Franca Lanyon
Ipsissima Theresa Bullard-Whyke
Ipsissima Kate Bartram-Brown
Ipsissima Liza Rossi
Divina Rita van den Berg
Divina Ann Donnelly
East
Ipsissima Eiko Gudnason
Ipsissima Luisa Nakagome
Ipsissima Tsukiko Kimura
Divina Maiko Machiya
Divina Sincere Rohi (Hiroko Ito)
Divina Hitomi Shibuya
RECOMMENDED READINGBooks Written By Members of The Third Order
Books by Sovereign Ipsissimus Dave Lanyon:
Book by Sovereign Ipsissimus Hideto Nakagome:
Meet the Leadership Council
of the Modern Mystery School
Modern Mystery School Core Beliefs
We believe that all humans have come from a Divine Origin and are therefore made from a Divine substance, therefore in a sense are Gods and Goddesses!
We believe that all humans are Eternal, that we have never been born and therefore we can never die. Yes, we have a physical body, but so does the butterfly have a shell, a larva that then transforms into their true nature. We believe that we are in that process, becoming our true selves!
We believe that all humans have all the knowledge we need and that whatever questions we have, the answers reside within ourselves. The Mystery School was established only to assist humans to find those answers, not to give them!
We believe that humans are constructed by three components, physical body, soul and spirit and that all three of these need to be taken care of through wisdom, nurturing, and healing. The Mystery School Lineage provides this with ancient metaphysical tools used and perfected over thousands of years.
The Lineage has focused on working with and creating tools to handle the complicated machine or the computer of the human vehicle, what we call the MIND. Our tools are aimed to help each individual take back control of this vehicle for themselves so they can create a better life. We believe that all of our physical manifestations start within the mind thus it is so important to take good care of it!
We believe that humans are born as two different genders, male and female, as so proven by biology and that the science of this is accurate. We then believe in the individual’s freedom to regard themselves as whatever or whoever makes them happy, but that the facts are indisputable that our foundational physicality is that we are all born either male or female and that there are undeniable differences in that foundation.
We furthermore believe that we have certain archetypes for us to follow and strive to be like, these all being Gods and Goddesses of ancient times on earth, bringing us good values and traits for us to follow and admire. These archetypes have inspired us humans for thousands of years and they define our lives in every way, allowing us to overcome any obstacle that comes before us, to grow greater than our previous self and rise victorious in life. Without these divine archetypes we would not nor could we attain such heights of human potential.
We believe in the essential goodness of all humans or their capacity for such, even though history may show different. Humans are innately good, and with the correct environmental influence and inner self work we can accomplish our highest human potential to do good!
We believe in the right of self-determination as well as taking full responsibility for one’s own thoughts, actions and words in all situations. We believe that the true ownership of those things is laid at the feet of the individual self, whether it bares good or bad fruit for themselves or others. We believe that the character and integrity of an individual is far more important and meaningful than the identification of one by a group or a collective.
We believe people should have the freedom to express themselves in a healthy way, unburdened by any constraint to conform to a particular group or person’s personal opinions or acceptance of those views.
We believe in the power of humans to create a better world and that with the correct nurturing we can accomplish that goal. This would not be accomplished with any one organization (including the Modern Mystery School), religion, or otherwise such, but rather through the power of the people themselves, led by their love of freedom, acceptance of themselves and others, and peace!
The 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.