Powerful spiritual teachings have been held secret throughout our history. Rare practices and techniques have been kept hidden in monasteries and temples only to benefit a few people in each generation. This was done for many reasons, but the time has come for this knowledge to be shared with those who are interested and dedicated to gaining a deeper understanding of their own amazing true nature.

“Lama Thunderbolt” examines the fascinating life of a modern day spiritual master who posseses mind-boggling abilities. Sharing his experiences and secret knowledge, he dynamically demonstrates that we are all capable of opening to a bigger reality and a greater understanding of who and what we really are.

Lama Dorje (Tibetan for Thunderbolt) was born Max Christensen, as the only survivor of the birth of triplets. His father had been exposed to very high levels of Agent Orange in the military and the result was that his offspring had many physical anomalies and birth defects. Fortunately, on the military base there was a kind, Chinese groundskeeper, who befriended the family and took care of young Max.

Light arc over head as an infant.

As fate would have it, Max's new caretaker also happened to be Wudang Master Wu Xiao Deng of Hubei province, and his life was about to get better. Max began studying under Master Wu Xiao Deng in 1966 at the age of six, and because he was weak and sickly, was taught a wide range of lesser known esoteric and alchemical practices to strengthen his body. These included various forms of qi gung, or the absorption of heavenly energy into oneself, and nei gung, the power to transmit energy or qi from oneself to another.

One day, at the age of seven, Max was struck by lightning while fishing in Michigan. The strike knocked him out for a short period of time and when he came to, the whole world looked "different." The lightning had actually fused his third eye open, allowing him to see energies beyond normal human vision, at all times.

Knowing the significance of what had happened, Master Wu Xiao Deng took Max to downtown Detroit to observe people. He'd met many people prior to this, but was surprised to find that he was now able to see "the face behind" the face they presented. He could see the hidden pain and suffering that most humans carry and was overcome with compassion. It was at that point that he decided to take the Bodhisattva vow, an agreement with the divine, dedicating his life to helping others.

Max has received training in Snake Bagua, Taoist thunder practices, as well as Snake Chod and Mongolian medical practices. He learned the rare practices of the Kunlun tradition, including Kunlun formless-form nei gung, and Red Dragon palm nei gung. He is also a master Tantric Yogin.

Later in life, he received empowerment of the Santig Dorje Phurba from Ralo Rimpoche at the Phodrang Monastery in Nepal. He was recognized as a "tulku" or high level reincarnate. Tulkus are bodhisattvas who return to the world to help humanity evolve. Ralo Rimpoche of the Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism, gave him the title "Ngakpha Dorje" which identifies him as one who has the power to awaken dormant powers within. The name "Dorje" means "Thunderbolt."

Now residing in Hawaii, Max has determined a need to teach what he has spent a lifetime learning. He is working on establishing a school and retreat center on the island of Maui and has begun writing books for the use and perpetuation of knowledge from these various traditions. He is also making himself available worldwide for seminars and private healing sessions.

Light arc over head in China.