As we step into the dawning of a bright new age, institutions to which we have become accustomed will, of necessity, fade away. Just as the memory humans at one time being barbarian has all but disappeared, so too into the sands of time will go the idea of 'the dominant male'. Greater balance among male and female will have to be the way. To help usher in this era of balance and harmony where a critical mass of humanity will have awakened their heart consciousness comes: Guardians of the Gates of Heaven. For the first time in known history, this volume presents a parade of female masters who detail the steps they took to achieve spiritual mastery in their day. Many of their stories are poignant and riveting, yet they each demonstrate vividly how the trials and triumphs of the human condition transcend time and place.