Is Bashar an alien? Darryl Anka says Bashar is an extraterrestrial: a being from a civilization called Essassani, whom he channels in sessions he has given since the early 1980s. Nobody has independently verified that claim, and Darryl himself says no one has to believe it. This page lays out what Bashar says about aliens, where he says Essassani is, what he expects from open contact and how to weigh all of it for yourself.
Key Takeaways
- The claim: Darryl Anka describes Bashar as an extraterrestrial from Essassani. That is how Bashar presents himself, and it is the frame we use.
- Where: A 2012 scholarly paper summarizes Essassani as about 500 light years from Earth, toward Orion, and also as a parallel reality in what we would perceive as our future.
- Proof: None can be offered independently. Darryl says in episode 27 that no one has to believe Bashar is real.
- Contact: Bashar says a first undeniable contact event is expected around the end of 2026 or the start of 2027, unfolding in phases. He frames predictions as readings of current energy, not fixed outcomes.
- Who the visitors are: Darryl expects first contact to be something humanity can handle, most likely involving humanoid or genetically related visitors.
- The practical point: The teachings are built to be tested in daily life, whatever you think about the source.
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What Bashar Says About Being an Alien
Bashar does not describe himself as a spirit, an angel or a historical figure. Darryl describes him as an extraterrestrial from Essassani, whose people are called the Sassani. That is the identity he has presented in sessions for more than forty years, and it is also why the first thing many people notice about Bashar is the word “alien.”
It helps to separate three things. First is what Darryl says. Second is what can be checked. Third is what the ideas do once you try them. The headline claim sits in the first group, which is why the rest of this page keeps the three apart.
Where Essassani Is
The 2012 paper presented through CESNUR, the Center for Studies on New Religions, summarizes Darryl’s description of Essassani as a world about 500 light years from Earth, in the direction of Orion. It is described as a place of living light, home to a people who have moved beyond fear-based thinking.
But “alien” is not quite the whole picture. Bashar also says he exists in a parallel reality, in a time frame that we would perceive as our future. In that telling he is a future version of the same larger self that Darryl is today. So the relationship is closer to family than to a visitor from elsewhere. For more on that idea, read Who Is Bashar?
| Claim | Who says it | Can it be checked? |
|---|---|---|
| Bashar is an extraterrestrial from Essassani | Darryl Anka, speaking as Bashar | No independent verification exists |
| Essassani is about 500 light years away, toward Orion | Summarized in the 2012 CESNUR paper | No |
| Bashar speaks from a parallel reality in our future | Darryl Anka, speaking as Bashar | No |
| A spacecraft was seen over Los Angeles in 1973 | Darryl Anka’s account | It is his personal account |
| The ideas improve daily life | Listeners, and the Formula as a testable method | Yes, in your own experience |
The 1973 Sighting
The story Darryl tells begins in 1973. He says he saw a spacecraft over Los Angeles in broad daylight, and he has described two close sightings. He says the experience turned him toward spiritual study, and that it was also the first contact with Bashar, part of an agreement he believes he made before he was born. Darryl began channeling Bashar in the early 1980s, with sources giving 1983 or 1984.
You do not need to share that belief to find the story worth knowing. It is the root of everything that follows, and it is told in full in the origin film, First Contact: Channeling Bashar.
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First Contact: The Film Behind the Question
If you want to hear the “is Bashar an alien?” question answered in Darryl’s own story, start with the film. First Contact: Channeling Bashar is the origin story. It follows Darryl Anka from the sightings of the 1970s, through the first sessions, to the teachings that now reach people around the world.
What makes it a useful watch for this particular question is what it leaves out. It does not hand you proof, and it does not ask for belief. It shows you the path as Darryl lived it, sets the doubts beside the stories of people who say the teachings changed their lives, and lets you decide. A working professional in Los Angeles finds himself at the center of something he did not plan. Once you have met the person, the claim stops being an abstract headline and becomes a human story you can weigh.
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What Bashar Says About Open Contact
Most searches that land people here are really about one question: what did Bashar say about extraterrestrial contact, and when? Bashar says a first undeniable event, a moment when humanity knows it is not alone, is expected around the end of 2026 or the start of 2027. He describes this as the true beginning of open contact, unfolding in phases over years, not a single day.
In episode 486, Darryl explained that Bashar rarely makes predictions about society, and that the details of the event are deliberately loose. It does not necessarily mean beings landing on the lawn. In episode 709, July 2026, the framing was that 2026 is the year of disclosure, with sightings in the news first, then effects on economy and politics over a decade or two. Read the whole story in Bashar’s Predictions and the Open Contact Event or watch Bashar’s 2027 Predictions and Full Disclosure: Meeting Our Cosmic Family.
One note on how Bashar says to hold all this. According to the CESNUR paper, he has said predictions are only a sensing of the energy present at the time they are made. Energy shifts when people shift. Treat it as a direction of travel, not a calendar appointment.
How Scholars See It
The most-cited academic treatment is the 2012 CESNUR paper, titled “Darryl Anka and ‘Bashar’: Modern Channeling between Alien Narrative and Ancient Esotericism.” Its author treats Bashar as part of the New Age current and connects the teachings to the Seth material, to the writings of Zecharia Sitchin, to transpersonal psychology and to Western esotericism. In other words, scholars look at Bashar as a blend of an alien narrative and older mystical ideas, not as something they can confirm or disprove.
How to Weigh It Yourself
You do not have to decide whether Bashar is an alien in order to get something from the teaching. Try these questions instead.
- Does the teaching point you back to your own authority, or ask for obedience?
- Can you test it? The Bashar Formula can be run as a seven-day experiment.
- Has it stayed consistent over decades?
- Does it avoid using fear to keep you listening?
Darryl’s own answer is the simplest: if a tool works in your life, it has done its job whatever its source. If it does not, put it down. For a wider framework, read our guide to channelers and mediums.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bashar and Aliens
Is Bashar an alien?
Darryl Anka describes Bashar as an extraterrestrial from the Essassani civilization. That is how Bashar presents himself. It cannot be independently verified, and Darryl himself says no one has to believe it.
Where is Bashar from?
Bashar says he is from Essassani, which a 2012 scholarly paper summarizes as about 500 light years from Earth in the direction of Orion. He also describes himself as existing in a parallel reality in what we perceive as our future.
Does Bashar say aliens are real?
Yes. In Darryl’s telling, Bashar expects a first undeniable contact event around the end of 2026 or the start of 2027, followed by open contact unfolding in phases over years.
What did Bashar say about 2027?
Darryl says Bashar expects a first undeniable event around the end of 2026 or the start of 2027, when humanity knows it is not alone. Bashar frames predictions as readings of current energy, not fixed outcomes.
What kind of beings does Bashar expect to make contact?
Darryl said he expects first contact to be something humanity can handle, most likely involving humanoid or genetically related visitors, with more distant species later.
Do you have to believe Bashar is an alien to use the teachings?
No. In episode 27, Darryl said no one has to believe Bashar is real. The ideas are offered as tools to test in your own life.
Did Darryl Anka see a UFO?
Darryl says he saw a spacecraft over Los Angeles in 1973 and has described two close sightings. It is his personal account.
Has Bashar’s alien claim been proven?
No. A 2012 scholarly paper treats Bashar as modern channeling that blends an alien narrative with older esoteric ideas. It does not confirm or disprove the claim.
What is Essassani?
Essassani is the civilization Bashar says he is from, whose people are called the Sassani. A 2012 scholarly paper summarizes it as a world about 500 light years from Earth, toward Orion, described as a place of living light.
Where can I watch First Contact: Channeling Bashar?
The film is available on Next Level Soul TV, commercial-free. Next Level Soul founder Alex Ferrari helped make it, working as post-production supervisor, colorist and online editor.
Sources and Further Reading
Darryl Anka and “Bashar”: Modern Channeling between Alien Narrative and Ancient Esotericism, 2012 CESNUR paper. bashar.org. Buddha at the Gas Pump interview #236 with Darryl Anka. darrylanka.com, Darryl Anka’s author site. Related on Next Level Soul: Darryl Anka and Bashar: The Complete Guide, Who Is Bashar?, The Bashar Formula, First Contact: Channeling Bashar.
