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Do you believe? Doesn't matter...fascinating either way!, April 19, 1998
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This review is from: The Third Eye (Mass Market Paperback)
This author wrote a total of 19 affordable paperbacks on the topics of Tibet and the forgotten mystic abilities of mankind. You may have heard the stories about the author, that he was a "hoax", not who he claimed to be. Read the books! He openly discusses all of these accusations, and often states that because his story is so unusual, he is often disbelieved. Then, once you tire of the whole controversy regarding the author, you will still be left with a wealth of down-to-earth information about topics considered "out of this world". If you are seriously interested in the possibilites of reincarnation, astral travel, meditation, etc. but you don't want to read a bunch of New Age jibber-jabber, read The Third Eye and any other book by T. Lobsang Rampa. The author's writing style is warm and humourous, interweaving the lessons with stories from his facinating life experience. I have read and re-read all 19 of his books so I am obviously a fan...but I was skeptical at first. You will be too, because the story is unlike any you've ever heard. Never mind, whether you consider his work fact or fiction, Rampa's books are page-turners one and all. (Note: those who mentioned their wish to contact the author...unfortunately, this is not possible because he passed away in 1981.)
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43 of 47 people found the following review helpful:
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Many readers, now in their 40's & 50's...still moved, June 16, 2004
This review is from: The Third Eye (Mass Market Paperback)
Was this book a universal coming of age for many of us who are now in our 40's and 50's? Many have commented that they read this when they were 10-15 yrs old, and it made an incredible impression on them. This experience is mentioned on many of the websites dealing with Rampa, to include skeptic blogs, etc. Even if it is fantasy, isn't it interesting that it made such an impression on so many of us at such an early age? I was probably 12 yrs old when I read his books, as my older brother and Mom were very into the occult, and it seemed very natural to me. I remember after reading the books, seeing auras, which I accepted as normal at that age. I'm no longer seeing auras, and I am not into new age subjects, but I must give cudos to a book that could/can continue to affect me 40 yrs later. Hoax? Spiritual hijack? Who cares...it made me a more spiritual person, made me respect the souls of others more, and continues to stay with me MANY years later. I'd say it's a classic.
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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
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I love these books, December 18, 2003
This review is from: The Third Eye (Mass Market Paperback)
This is a very short review. I read "Third Eye", "The Saffron Robe", and a number of other Rampa books when I was 11-12 (35 years ago.) I've been a Buddhist ever since: I read his explanation of the Four Great Truths* and right then and there knew. Yes, Cyril Hoskin never went to Tibet; read the parts about Tibet as Victorian theosophist fantasy, like reading "Lost Horizon". Yes, his stories about the spiritual practices of Lamaist/Tantric Buddhism are mostly fantasy: read them as such, like reading "Lord of the Rings". Doesn't matter. The stories are fun, and the heart of Buddhism is in them. * Four Great Truths: (1) Our day to day life is full of suffering and frustration; (2) suffering and frustration arises because we try to cling to a fixed universe that suits us, rather than accepting the transitory nature of things; (3) by learning not to cling, we overcome this suffering; (4) the Buddha's collection of skillful practices is a way to learn not to cling.
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