Astral Plane: Its Scenery, Inhabitants and Phenomena

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Summary: Manual No.5
Review: Among adepts this remarkable book is simply refered to as "Manual No.5" (that was it's old Theosophical Society designation.) When it was penned in 1894 this book was unique. This is because prior to that time all books on the subject were traditionlly written in an obscure and metaphorical manner. Bishop Leadbeater changed all that- he took 19th century scientific objectivism and applied it to the most mystical and subjective of studies. The result is a virtual Baedecker (travel book) of the astral realms. As a result this was the first modern English language text to be included in the permanent collection of the Brotherhood. This book opened, and continues to open, doors.
Briefly, this little volume, covers: scenary, inhabitants, and phenomena of the astral realm. Since this is the realm most closely in contact with our own it can be a most useful and practical guide book. For instance, you will find summarised here more real facts on black magicians, elementals, shades, vampires, and werewolves than in many thicker, more modern volumes. Indeed, a pocket sized hard cover of this manual is quite convenient to carrry at all times as a review, and passport....

Rating:
Summary: Manual No.5
Review: Among adepts this remarkable book is simply refered to as "Manual No.5" (that was it's old Theosophical Society designation.) When it was penned in 1894 this book was unique. This is because prior to that time all books on the subject were traditionlly written in an obscure and metaphorical manner. Bishop Leadbeater changed all that- he took 19th century scientific objectivism and applied it to the most mystical and subjective of studies. The result is a virtual Baedecker (travel book) of the astral realms. As a result this was the first modern English language text to be included in the permanent collection of the Brotherhood. This book opened, and continues to open, doors.
Briefly, this little volume, covers: scenary, inhabitants, and phenomena of the astral realm. Since this is the realm most closely in contact with our own it can be a most useful and practical guide book. For instance, you will find summarised here more real facts on black magicians, elementals, shades, vampires, and werewolves than in many thicker, more modern volumes. Indeed, a pocket sized hard cover of this manual is quite convenient to carrry at all times as a review, and passport....

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Summary: The Astral Plane
Review: I thought this was very great, descriptive, informative, and much more. This book is for those who can't achieve an outer body experience. It tells about all of the creatures, scenery, travel, and everything else there is to know about the astral plane. There's not much more to say about this book except that it is a great, informative book.

Rating:
Summary: The Astral Plane
Review: I thought this was very great, descriptive, informative, and much more. This book is for those who can't achieve an outer body experience. It tells about all of the creatures, scenery, travel, and everything else there is to know about the astral plane. There's not much more to say about this book except that it is a great, informative book.

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Summary: Good Explanation
Review: This book is great in all aspects. I wish the book could go into more detail, but it's delibrately a short essay. A great overview of the astral plane. I wonder how this compares to Steve Richards book?

Rating:
Summary: Good Explanation
Review: This book is great in all aspects. I wish the book could go into more detail, but it's delibrately a short essay. A great overview of the astral plane. I wonder how this compares to Steve Richards book?