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Summary: The Secret of Shambhala: In Search of the Eleventh Insight
Review: This is a great book, mostly for making you think about what kind of image you are projecting before you even enter where you are going. If you focus on the positive of life, you will more than likely have positive experiences rather than negative.
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Summary: essential reading for some
Review: This is a survival guide for anyone who has successfully raised their vibrations and encountered the problems living in the world at that level. Those who have experienced karay, the calling of visualizations into the physical world, will not find this story farfetched. This book provides very important information on how to control this power. I just came across it in 2003, I wish it was available in 1997, when I had to learn most of the lessons provided the hard way. Many people will not "get it" but to those that do this is essential reading.
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Summary: essential reading for some
Review: This is a survival guide for anyone who has successfully raised their vibrations and encountered the problems living in the world at that level. Those who have experienced karay, the calling of visualizations into the physical world, will not find this story farfetched. This book provides very important information on how to control this power. I just came across it in 2003, I wish it was available in 1997, when I had to learn most of the lessons provided the hard way. Many people will not "get it" but to those that do this is essential reading.
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Summary: Mindfulness lite !
Review: Tibetan Buddhism meets Srar Trek....The first few chapters had me going and I thought this would be as close this genre gets to a page-turner. Then came the corny "beam me up" ending and I was completely let down....As much as I tried to keep my "prayer field" charged I couldn't bounce back from the very weak close.Those like myself trying to balance skepticism of this genre with a true desire to understand spiritual strength will only find this as further evidence that soul searching pablum not only sells but apparently changes peoples' lives. If you're looking for Buddhist thought and eastern philosophy applied to broader ecumenical spirituality and dogma, you can do a LOT better than this. I can't help but to believe that Redfield rested on his previous laurels on this one...
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Summary: The Secret of Shambhala
Review: What a delight! This book included a wonderful story line, adventure, and most importantly, an exploration of our relationship to God and prayer. I found the books concepts to almost instantly change the view I hold of the world around me. What a wonderful way to start the New Millennium! Hats off to James Redfield and his ability to write a 'commoners' book that can surely change the way we all interact in our lives.
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Summary: Insightful
Review: What I like about James Redfield's writings is his ability to be both simplistic and profound. As I have read all his books I have noticed that although his stories are rather simple, and indeed he has taken much criticism for his writing style, the insights contained within the pages will illuminate your thoughts. Those who understand, understand.
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Summary: Insightful
Review: What I like about James Redfield's writings is his ability to be both simplistic and profound. As I have read all his books I have noticed that although his stories are rather simple, and indeed he has taken much criticism for his writing style, the insights contained within the pages will illuminate your thoughts. Those who understand, understand.
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Summary: Surprisingly worthwhile
Review: When I read the first book in this series -- the Celestine Prophecy -- I was astonished at the low quality of writing, but couldn't help being struck by some of the profundity of the message. Well, I forgot about that book after reading it, though I did learn to apply some of its wisdom. So I was pleasantly surprised when I received this most recent addition to Redfield's series for Christmas (1999). I think the writing has improved a bit (that's a plus), and again I was caught by surprise at some of the profundity it contains. I have read only the first part of the book, but even in the first 50 pages Redfield skillfully communicates his idea of a 'prayer field' -- a field of intention that we all more or less unconsciously maintain and that truly determines what our world looks like to us. He lets the reader in on this insight, shows how it works for the ordinary man, and shows how it can be mastered by an individual who has learned the principles of its operation. I found myself immediately applying the principles described in the book in my own life -- the book served to remind me of fundamental truths. I look forward to reading the rest of it.
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Summary: No predestination, thank you.
Review: When The Celestine Prophecy came out, I read it eagerly, yet despite all the enthusiasm, I felt something was amiss. After following up with The Tenth Insight and The Secret of Shambhala, I can put a finger on the problem. Redfield manages to sugar-coat the bitter and treacherous pill of predestination efficiently enough that I swallow it, but once the coating wears off I gag and expel the stuff. Throughout the books there is that annoying overarching assumption that mightier and wiser beings, whether human or otherwise, "watch over and guide" the less fortunate among us who happen to disagree with the premise that "the right and true" destiny is already set, and our turmoil and tribulation stems from our refusal to walk this "wiser path." Perhaps Redfield would tell me that my fear and anger keep me from achieving my greatest potential? I would still respectfully disagree.
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