J.Z. Knight

About

American mystic and author who became well known for claiming to channel a spirit called Ramtha whose teachings she imparted.

Before Fame

She had her first experience with Ramtha in 1977, shortly after a psychic told her the "Enlightened One" would be appearing to her.

Trivia

She and the Ramtha School of Enlightenment came under controversy for promoting contradictory and inflammatory statements regarding things like murder, medical care, and other religions.

Family Life

She was married three times and had two children. She was sued by her ex-husband for convincing him to put off medical treatment on the grounds that Ramtha could heal him.

Associated With

Her teachings were compared to those of Shirley Maclaine.