During the first half of his life, he was mentored primarily by the great Master of old known as Leytor. Later, in further preparation for his receiving the mantle of the Living Sehaji Master, he was placed under the tutelage and mentorship of over 300 Masters. By the time of its completion, the entire Sehaji Hierarchies had overseen Michael’s training.

In 2003, a prediction that had been made finally came true. In the Valley of Tirmer, a place in the Far East where new Living Sehaji Masters are introduced, Michael Owens received the Rod of Power of the Light and Sound and the mantle of Living Sehaji Master, along with the spiritual name of Dan Rin.

Accepting the duties and responsibilities of leadership, and of his cycle’s purpose and mission when he received the Rod of Power, was the culmination of a lifetime of experiences. His outer life was not too different from that of most people his age. He went to college and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Philosophy and a Masters Degree in Philosophy and Education. All the while, he continued his inner and outer studies of esoteric truths in secret, under the tutelage of the various Masters of the Sehaji Order.

His teachers are themselves legendary: Milati, Agnotti, Kadmon, Fubbi Quantz, Yaubl Sacabi, Pythagoras, Rumi, Shamus I Tabriz, Marpa, and many others. Each taught him the subtleties of the higher worlds and the secrets of Mastership. When it was determined that he was ready, he was invited to become the Living Sehaji Master. Despite the tests and trainings that led to his receiving the mantle of Living Sehaji Master, he is never to be raised above others, but merely respected and quietly loved for his dedication and service to all other Souls, and for the example he sets of being a human living a life dedicated to God within both himself and others.

To the student of God who seeks the light of truth and higher realms, Sri Michael is the way-shower who has been sent to aid the course and progress of man back to the Godhead. Sri Michael has been asked a number of times to "prove" his spiritual mastery. He responds, "Each of us must aspire to be a mirror of God's love," and urges the questioner to go within in contemplation to find the answer. He receives letters and emails daily from individuals attesting to inner experiences with him, and other miraculous events. While he has the same physical limitations as others, spiritually he is able to be with each of his students inwardly at all times and in all places.

Of Sri Michael, it has been said:

"And so, now a new dawn is arisen within the hearts of man and for the growth and evolution and progression of the Light and Sound. And Sri Michael is the one who has come to render this service to Sugmad and for the benefit of all Souls who seek of realms above. Welcome to you, travelers of the Light and Sound, for within the warmth of his outstretched arms, and under the cloak of his protection, shall you find the truth and liberation that long have you sought and desired."