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In the Heart Lies the Deathless

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Although the kind of information contained in these tapes can be found elsewhere, the particular presentation given (as lecture with questions/participation from the audience) for me is quite moving. These are the kind of tapes that can make you cry, and might teach you how to drive and cry at the same time. These are the kind of tapes that you can listen to again and again, at different times and throughout the years of your life - and still get something from; that you perhaps didnt need to hear at an earlier listening. These are the kind of tapes that I'd have buried with me when I die, because wherever it is that I'd be going then, I'd want to have this information, in the way it is presented, with me. These are the kind of tapes that can change your life, or at least profoundly effect the general direction you are headed in. I think at one time I sat and typed out word for word the entire content of the first of these two tapes, because I wanted to study what is said with that degree of focus, that degree of attention. Then the kids wrecked the first tape and I have gone for several years with only the second in my audio tape collection, until a friend recently lent this set to me - and, true to form - I was still amazed at what I was able to clarify within my own personal understanding, by hearing this material again, at my present point on the path. Although the material presented is over 10 years old, it is still at the cutting-edge of where many people, bored and frustrated with "consumer" or "mass-market" level spirituality, long to be in their own personal journey. Beautiful ideas presented here can be extended beyond the specific contexts within which they are discussed; opeining myriad possibilities for application in your own way, to your own personal issues and even an approach to experience the events that comprise the living part of life itself. This reviewer clearly rates an enthusiastic "MUST have"!

I bought this set for myself after ordering it for my friend. I listened to these tapes in my car and then again at home. The subjects include suicide, losing loved ones and forgiveness meditation. It was especially helpful for me since I have undergone various changes in my life. The information does not all sink in at once, one has to listen at various stages to fully understand the spiritual and psychological significances. If one is seeking a viewpoint other than that found in traditional Judeo-Christian beliefs, here it is!

A wonderful exposition that pulls together many disparate threads together into a comprehensive approach to life & death. Levine's sense of balance, life experience, depth of soul, & droll humor are a pleasure to listen to. I found the concept of "soft belly" applicable from the moment I heard it, yet it was something I never would have come up with on my own merry way. I like the way Levine presents his ideas & experiences without pushing them. The "do it this way, which is my way, or else" school doesn't work with me. Levine is a practicing Buddhist: I am a practicing Christian. Despite an acute awareness of the differences in perspective and understanding, I still find Levine's approach very helpful & complementary to my faith.

It is remarkable to me that anyone would ever buy more than one of this man's work product. His style of assembling well known concepts in quasi logical order, then making up a series of nonsense words (or sounds) to describe them appears to be an attempt to demonstrate creativity or alternately to somehow convince the reader that his thoughts are original. It is very bad. I intend this review as a public service, not as an affront to the author.