Death: The Great Adventure [Paperback]

Alice A. Bailey (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0853301387 | ISBN-13: 978-0853301387 | Publication Date: June 1, 1998

Death: The Great Adventure is a compilation of extracts from the 24 books of esoteric philosophy by Alice A. Bailey. With widespread publicity concerning the near death experience, many people are now searching for a deeper understanding of death and the process of dying. Esoteric teachings on the subtle bodies and their interrelationship have much to offer to those pondering on and researching the mystery of death. The extracts contained in this book, taken as seed thoughts or ideas for reflection, will help readers to clarify their own ideas and attitudes on this important subject. One quote from this book states: This, our present cycle, is the end of the age, and the next two hundred years will see the abolition of death, as we now understand that great transition, and the establishing of the fact of the soul's existence.

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About the Author

Alice A. Bailey (1880-1949) From her conservative British background, Alice Bailey's life led her in many directions, but always in one direction - towards the time when through drastic personal experience of many kinds she had acquired a synthesis of outlook and understanding, and an absolute conviction that one divine life pervades and animates the one humanity; that the Plan for humanity requires the cooperation and service of trained and dedicated human beings intelligently informed about world affairs, in collaboration with those who form the spiritual Hierarchy, the inner government of the planet. Her life work became an integral part of this synthesis and this realization. Without in the least losing any of her very human qualities and involvement, her soul took up its commitment to her Master, and her personality provided full cooperation in the field of her accepted service. Basically her work developed as a duality - her discipleship service which included the establishment of an esoteric school; and her initially reluctant agreement to work with the Tibetan, Djwhal Khul, in the writing of a series of books presenting the next phase in the continuity of the Ageless Wisdom teaching. A total of twenty-four books were written by Alice Bailey. These books constitute a continuation of the Ageless Wisdom, a body of esoteric teaching handed down from ancient times in a form which is always suitable to each period. Intended to precede and condition the New Age, the Alice Bailey books offer an unparalleled spiritual approach to the teaching on Shamballa and the Path of spiritual evolution; the spiritual Hierarchy; the new discipleship and training in meditation as a form of service; the teaching on the seven rays and the new psychology of the soul; and the common thread of truth linking all the major world faiths. In addition to her work as an author and lecturer, Alice Bailey established the Lucis Publishing Company, making the teachings of Djwhal Khul available to spiritual seekers and students around the world for over 75 years. Reprinting of the books is financed through a revolving Fund under the administration of the Lucis Trust, a non-profit organization also founded by Alice A. Bailey. No royalties are paid and copyrights are owned by the Lucis Trust. Through these organizations, Alice Bailey provided for the continued publication of these teachings beyond her physical lifetime.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Lucis Publishing Company (June 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0853301387
• ISBN-13: 978-0853301387
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 4.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,044,789 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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ALICE A. BAILEY (1880-1949) From her conservative British background, Alice Bailey's life led her in many directions, but always towards the time when she acquired: (1) A synthesis of outlook and understanding leading to an absolute conviction that one divine life pervades and animates the one humanity; (2) A realization that the Plan for humanity requires the cooperation and service of trained and dedicated human beings intelligently informed about world affairs, in collaboration with those who form the spiritual Hierarchy, the inner government of the planet. From that point on, Alice Bailey's life work became an integral part of this synthesis and this realization. Without losing any of her very human qualities and involvement, her soul took up its commitment to her Master, and her personality provided full cooperation in the field of her accepted service. Basically Alice Bailey's work developed as a duality, her discipleship service which included the establishment of the Arcane School; and her initially reluctant agreement to work with the Tibetan, Djwhal Khul, in the writing of a series of spiritual books. A total of twenty-four books were written by Alice Bailey. These books constitute a continuation of the Ageless Wisdom, a body of esoteric teaching handed down from ancient times in a form which is always suitable to each period. Intended to precede and condition the New Age, the Alice Bailey books offer an unparalleled spiritual approach to the teaching on Shamballa and the Path of spiritual evolution; the spiritual Hierarchy; the new discipleship and training in meditation as a form of service; the teaching on the seven rays and the new psychology of the soul; and the common thread of truth linking all the major world faiths. In addition to her work as an author and lecturer, Alice Bailey established the Lucis Publishing Company, making the teachings of Djwhal Khul available to spiritual seekers and students around the world for over 75 years. Reprinting of the books is financed through a revolving Fund under the administration of the Lucis Trust, a non-profit organization also founded by Alice A. Bailey. No royalties are paid and copyrights are owned by the Lucis Trust. Through these organizations, Alice Bailey provided for the continued publication of these teachings beyond her physical lifetime.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Death as a passage into greater life., February 18, 1999

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This look at the process of death removes the fear of the unknown and replaces it with joy and celebration. Through detailed explanation and description, death is shown as a release from ilness, pain, old age, and a life confined by material form; it is a natural process that frees the individual into the next phase of life's expression ... a sort of graduation into new realms of service, learning, and joy.

3.0 out of 5 stars The Title is Misleading, November 6, 2011

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Death: The Great Adventure is not quite what I expected. The book is intended to dispel the fears that the average person has about death and dying. To that end, it is a useful read as it clears up some misconceptions about death. The title of the book is unfitting since the author doesn't takes the reader beyond the actual process(es) of dying and the fact that souls continue to exist in other forms. For instance, there is no description of the life experience(s) on other planes of existence. Individuals who have lost loved ones, especially parents who have lost young children, I suspect would want/need that kind of knowledge and the book doesn't provide it. Furthermore, many of the myths about dying, for instance going to heaven and meeting Jesus or reuniting with a deceased spouse need to be addressed in a book such as this and they are not.

The author tends to be repetetive and a little more technical than what I think is necessary in some aspects. The book (144 pages)is disappointing as it doesn't provide a practical guidance on the subject but pages 30 through 40 are pretty informative. There are better books on the subject.

5.0 out of 5 stars Death: The Great Adventure, September 21, 2011

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Alice Bailey really gives you the details about death. Anything you ever wondered about the afterlife and what happens to the soul and body are answered in this book, and many other of her books. Great choice.