Memorial Day 2006 Weekend with Uyghur Friends

Over Memorial Day weekend, we were fortunate enough to to meet with some Uyghur friends living in the United States. Uyghur people live in many countries now, not only the Xinjiang Province of the People's Republic of China. We have been very fortunate to become exposed to Uyghur culture and develop some lasting friendships among the Uyghur people. I must also acknowledge my Tibetan, Mongolian, and Taiwanese friends because we all share a common vision.

There were a few reasons for our visit. While Cindy met with some Tibetan friends and received teachings from wonderful Rinpoches, I had hoped to meet with the man that translated and published the Lost Continent of Mu" into the Uyghur language. Unfortunately, he was not present, but I do have a copy now. More on the Uyghur language version of the "Lost Continent of Mu" in another posting.

Another reason was to interview an Uyghur historian friend about his thoughts about the "Great Uighur Empire." The theory about the 'Great Uighur Empire' occupies a whole chapter of the 1931 "Children of Mu," by James Churchward. The 'Great Uighur Empire' (as referenced by James) predates the historical Uighur Empire and is identified as the "Primary / First' colonial empire of the Land of Mu. James also states that 'the history of the Uighurs is the history of the Aryan Race.' James uses a reference from a Tibetan monastery to indicate that the Naacals brought copies of the Sacred Inspired Writings to the Uighur capital some 70,000 years ago. So, some time prior to this, the Empire was started. He goes on to explain that the cataclysm that raised the mountains ended the Uighur Empire and separated the Uighur peoples. This cataclysm, as described in James' writings, roughly corresponds to the Biblical flood.
One element of his theories involves the origin of the Chinese people and reflects a philosophy some today may find repugnant. Using a stereotypical white superman (the Uighurs) and stereotypical brutish savage (the Mongols) as parents, the Chinese people were developed. In two paragraphs, James gathers the racial prejudices of the 1920s & 30s and denigrates entire races of people with a stroke of his pen. While these stereotypes may be acceptable for the popular culture of the late 19th and early 20th century, the truth as documented indicates a different picture of the Mongols. Of course, if you only read the Persian accounts of Genghis Khan, you might believe the stories. Apart from reading numerous Asian and Central Asian history books, my experiences with the Mongolian people has also been personal. I have seen no evidence that my Mongol friends were not equals or are somehow different - I find these theories as offensive as my friends would.

I have read about the historical Uighur Empire that existed in what is now known as Mongolia and eventually migrated to Central Asia. The history of Central Asia is the history of the Uighurs - the Uighur people are a distinct, vibrant cultural element of Central Asia. Whether you examine the role of Uighur scholars in Genghis Khan's court as administrators, peruse the artistic wonders of their architectural accomplishments involving the Buddhist, Christian or Islamic periods, or read translations of the numerous written works on medicine, history or just their humor, one cannot but realize the unique and vital contributions of the Uighur people to history. Currently, the majority of the Uyghur people live under the rule of the Chinese government. I would be remiss were I not to mention that this centuries-old culture is under attack - Uyghur language text books are banned from classrooms and book burnings have consumed thousands of books, just for being correct about history. Aside from the Chinese government propaganda that equates an Uyghur identity with terrorism, there is not truth in this stereotype either. I also know this from personal experience.

Now that I have painted a brief picture of James' theories versus what I have learned, it should be easy to see why I wanted to speak with my Uyghur historian friend. Due to contractual obligations and family safety, he was reluctant to be interviewed for a podcast or have his name mentioned. We did spend an evening together and talked about this subject. He said he also had a copy of the Uyghur language translation of "The Lost Continent of Mu" and had been conducting his own research into this topic. 'Erkin' is a methodical researcher with impeccable credentials - I expect his research to be the definitive answer when it is published.

So I am left with no further references from independent sources concerning James Churchward's claims about 'The Great Uighur Empire.' There is one article in one of James' scrapbooks that gives reference to Koslov but I was hoping to gather further sources. This theory was also studied by the father of the Turkish nation, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.

To continue this study of the 'Great Uighur Empire,' I call on interested parties to send your ideas, comments, and references to a common location - open and available for viewing by everyone. Please add your comments below, or send your contribution to gue-list@my-mu.com - a new mailing list with an open subscription policy. If you have something to discuss or just want to read the results, please join here.

Research Update - October 2006

This past summer has been busy at my-mu.com, although unless you have visited the website, you may not have noticed it. First, information about James Churchward and his theories of a lost Pacific Ocean continent continues to stack up here. Here are some of the high-points, each will be addressed in a separate posting to our blog and/or occupy a new and unique webpage. 1. We had the opportunity to visit with some Uyghur friends over Memorial Day weekend. In addition to speaking with Uyghur historians, we had also hoped to sit down and speak with the publisher of the Uyghur language translation of the "Lost Continent of Mu," however that did not work out. One Uyghur historian that we spoke with has been researching the findings of James Churchward with regards to the Great Uighur Empire and mentioned that he had found reference to a continent of Lu in an ancient Buddhist document.

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2. Although we had heard about the Uyghur language translation of the "Lost Continent of Mu," we had not seen a copy. We now have a copy from Kazakhstan.

Uyghur Language version of The Lost Continent of Mu

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"Olga Muriel" born 1873

3. Pictures purporting to show two of James' daughters have surfaced, however all we have are the pictures and names. However, according to census documents and family history, James' only children were Alexander and his brother who died in infancy in Sri Lanka (or Ceylon as it was then known.) Hopefully with the power of the internet, we can track down and meet our newly discovered relatives.

"Gladys Stella" born 1874

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Frontispiece from Lost Continent of Mu 1988 Paperback

4. Pictures of ancient 'relics' of Mu have surfaced. In addition to the vessel portrayed inside the 1931 "Lost Continent of Mu," there are also some other relics that have not been seen by the public.

"Relics" from Mu

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Niven's Tablet #1584

5. An ancient tablet from Veracruz, Mexico has made the news. While we have not done an exhaustive study of the images on the tablet and compared them to those images found by Niven, the results from a preliminary investigation will also be addressed. Please be aware that we do not have the tracings sent by Niven to James of the 2600 tablets, however there is a lead to where the images were published by James in 1927.

Discovered tablet from 2006

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To keep up-to-date on our research, please join our announcements mailing list which can be accessed from our interactive media page on our website. This is a low volume mailing list that promises to keep the number and size of emails small and to the point; we don't like spam either. Second, there has been a complete update of my-mu.com. The old frames version of the website is gone and has been replaced with an easier, more accessible version. We have added a new section on James Churchward's research materials that contain thumbnails of each of the pages. While these may not be entirely legible, at least one of the thumbnails is an active link that will take you to a full-size scan of that sheet. To keep things interesting, the link will periodically change.

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We are also posting articles by James that are being transcribed from his research materials. The first such article entitled "The Sun is Not a Superheated Body, He Declares," has provoked discussion. And some of his other works when released will also likely continue to challenge the status quo and bring the theories of James Churchward into focus.

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Lastly, we are pleased to announce the immediate availability of three never before published elements of James Churchward's research materials. As described by Percy Tate Griffith in his biography of James, "Churchey" as he was known, was in contact with thousands of people across the globe. "Lost Gems of the Lost Continent of Mu: Reviews and Correspondence from James Churchward's Scrapbooks Volume 1 is partial evidence of the vast network of his contacts. A free preview is available online at the My-Mu.com Bookstore. Additionally, two translated letters from Doctor Joseph Cserep of the University of Budapest are now available for the first time. "America as the Prehistoric Cradle of the Caucasian Race," translated from the Latin is a 19 page document written in August 1928. "Ancient Medes as the Ancestors of the Magyars of Europe", translated from the original Magyar manuscript is a 24 page document written in March 1929. As with the "Lost Gems of the Lost Continent of Mu," free previews are available at the My-Mu.com Bookstore. These works are available in full color in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format. Printed versions will be considered if the demand exists.

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And finally, as a side-note: Some individuals have copied pages, information and pictures from my-mu.com and added them to their own internet sites, as if the materials were in the public domain. This complete disregard for our intellectual property rights will be addressed to the fullest extent of the law. If you wish to use materials from www.my-mu.com on another website, please send us an email and maybe we can work something out, but please obtain written permission first.

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An Interview with Dick Lowdermilk

Dear friends, This past Saturday (April 29, 2006,) I spent some time with Dick Lowdermilk of South Carolina. Dick recently purchased the rights and published the updated version of "My Friend Churchey and His Lost Sunken Island of Mu," the biography of James Churchward.

Originally penned in 1937 by Percy Tate Griffith, this work had remained unpublished for over sixty years. The original manuscript remained in the procession of his daughter Joan, and portions that had reportedly been lost, have been found. This work shows a different side of James - by someone who knew him over the course of decades.

As James' long-time friend and patent attorney, PTG, as he was also known, provides an account from the perspective of someone whose karmic threads are intertwined, not a casual acquaintance. PTG witnessed first hand the discussions between James Churchward and Dr. Augustus LePlongeon in his mother's parlor as well as countless other encounters. PTG even represented 'Churchey' in a $1,000,000 lawsuit against a major steel corporation. Percy Tate Griffith's first hand knowledge, observations, and recollections are the clearest glimpse of James, the person. The table of contents and complete first chapter of the original manuscript have been scanned and are available online at www.-my-mu.com.

I recorded a short, unrehearsed and informal podcast and it is available for download. A transcript will be made available shortly.

Click for Podcast

To order a copy of the 1937 biography of James Churchward, entitled: "My Friend Churchey and His Lost Sunken Island of Mu," please contact Dick Lowdermilk directly. Dick Lowdermilk PO Box 587 Sandy Springs, South Carolina 29677 Or telephone him at 864-224-7945

My-Mu.com Dec. 30th Update

After hours of concerted effort our first, short podcast has been placed online (http://www.my-mu.com/podcasts/). Other resources are being worked, if you not already done so, please check out what is already online at (http://www.my-mu.com/resources.html).

Setting the Record Straight
As a note of interest, in the past I have sent private emails of a decidedly negative connotation concerning James and his theories. These emails should have been prefaced with the remarks:
"Even though I have never read his books and my family has always dismissed them as a hoax, my current belief is:"
This negative impression was the result of marital strife dating back to the 1880s and has been handed down as an inheritance through my family for over one hundred years. Due to several factors, I have since taken a step back and rather than dismiss James and his theories out of hand, I have decided to perform an impartial examination of the evidence. I hope that with the materials I have and those yet to be found, a more complete picture of James and his theories will crystalize - sparking new debates and research and challenging the status quo about my celebrated ancestor. This effort is embodied in my-mu.com. I do not promise to uphold his theories, only suspend judgment until the subject has been thoroughly investigated.

Our future plans will be discussed in our blog and through the podcasts that have been started. Your participation is welcomed, please visit our media page (http://www.my-mu.com/index1.html) to see how to get involved.

Jack Churchward
Clearwater, Florida

My-Mu.com Update

The list of travels from James' books & the Mu Map Gallery is now available as promised. A special thanks goes out to Richard Buhler of Brotherhood of Life for allowing us to post the Mu Map from the recently published (1997) Books of the Golden Age. Additionally, we have added a timeline that presents documentation about James Churchward in a chronological order and we have also listed and linked his patents.

The Announcements List is open and running, please take the opportunity to join and keep up-to-date on the latest. Please click on announcements_my-mu.com to view the subscription page. Like most web-users, we do get too much spam, so please be assured that your email address will not be passed along or subscribed to other lists. I also promise to ensure that each posting will be on subject and not excessively long.

Although we have some of James' research materials, we are currently scanning, transcribing and working through any potential legal issues that might hinder the publication of these insightful notes prior to their release.

As I mentioned in an earlier entry, our primary goal is to provide the truth about James Churchward and to explore his theories on the lost Pacific continent that he called "Mu." If you have a comment or question, please do send it along.


Our research continues.

Jack Churchward
Churchward & Company
Clearwater, Florida

My-Mu.com is up and running

Well, many months of preparation have finally come to fruition and THE Online Source for Information about James Churchward and the Lost Continent of Mu is up and running at www.my-mu.com (see link at left.)

So far, we have a few resources available, such as a page on James' works with links to those already online (Sacred Symbols of Mu [1933], James' lecture before the America Society for Psychical Research in April 1931, and a copy of the undated publication "Egypt") and a nearly complete reduction of James' Travels from mentions in his books. In the next few weeks, we plan on expanding the resources to include a Mu Map Gallery, and finishing up the James' Travels page. Future updates will include materials related to James' research, including some of his scrapbooks that we have managed to obtain and scan.

The Interactive Media is slowly coming up to speed with an Announcements Mailing List (please join to remain aware of future updates,) and this Blog.
The Podcast is still being worked, but expected soon. As more people become interested, the other four mailing lists will be activated and made available.

Our primary goal is to provide the truth about James Churchward and to explore his theories on the lost Pacific continent that he called "Mu."

Have a great day,
Jack Churchward
Churchward & Co.
Clearwater, Florida

Kicking Off the Blog

As the great-grandson of James Churchward, author of the series of books on the Lost Continent of Mu, I have always been interested in his life and his theories.

In the coming days, I wish to share some things I have learned and maybe learn some new material that will help everyone reach a greater understanding.

Jack Churchward
Clearwater, Florida