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Immortality and Reincarnation: Wisdom from the Forbidden Journey Paperback – March 1, 1997

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Famed traveler and mystic Alexandra David-Neel, the first Western woman to see the forbidden city of Lhasa, Tibet, examines Eastern concepts of the afterlife in this classic study.

The question of what occurs to the individual personality after death is fundamental to the human experience. In Immortality and Reincarnation Alexandra David-Neel, the first Western woman to see the forbidden city of Lhasa, Tibet, examines Taoist, Tibetan, and Hindu concepts concerning life after death. Contrary to Western belief, which sees the human being as composed of a mortal body and an immortal soul, many Easterners believe in the immortality of both the body and the soul. Alexandra David-Neel gained firsthand knowledge of these beliefs and the practices they engendered in the course of her travels at the beginning of this century. In Immortality and Reincarnation she ties them together for a unique look at reincarnation and eternal life in a region untouched by the modern world.

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"Everything she had to say about Tibet in general and Buddhism in particular was stamped with poetry and insight." ― Lawrence Durrell, author of The Alexandrian Quartet and Pope Joan

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EASTERN RELIGION "Everything she had to say about Tibet in general and Buddhism in particular was stamped with poetry and insight." --Lawrence Durrell, author of The Alexandria Quartet The question of what occurs to the individual personality after death is one of the fundamental quandries of the human experience. The famed traveler and mystic Alexandra David-Neel, one of the first Western women to see the forbidden city of Lhasa, Tibet, examines here the various Eastern concepts concerning life after death. Contrary to Western belief, which sees the human being as composed of moral body and an immortal soul, many Easterners believe in both the immortality of the body and the soul. Alexandra David-Neel gained firsthand knowledge of these beliefs and the practices they engendered in the course of her travels at the beginning of this century. In Immortality and Reincarnation she puts them together for a unique look at reincarnation and eternal life in a religion that had not yet been touched by the modern world. ALEXANDRA DAVID-NEEL led one of the most fascinating lives of this century. When she died at the age of 101 she had written over thirty books on Buddhism and on her adventures in Asia. The first woman to interview the thirteenth Dalai Lama, she spent much time in Tibet, while it was still closed to foreigners, and learned from personal experience the occult practices and doctrines that characterize Tibetan Buddhism. She is the author of Magic and Mystery in Tibet, My Journey to Lhasa, and Secret Oral Teachings in Tibetan Buddhist Sects.

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Alexandra David-Neel led one of the most fascinating lives of this century. When she died at the age of 101 she had written over thirty books on Buddhism and on her adventures in Asia. The first woman to interview the thirteenth Dalai Lama, she spent much time in Tibet while it was still closed to foreigners, and learned from personal experience the occult practices and doctrines that characterize Tibetan Buddhism. In addition to Immortality and Reincarnation she is the author of Magic and Mystery in Tibet, My Journey to Lhasa, and Secret Oral Teachings in Tibetan Buddhist Sects.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Inner Traditions; Original ed. edition (March 1, 1997)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0892816198
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0892816194
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.7 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.38 x 0.5 x 8.25 inches

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Nicholas Pichon

I heartily recommend this book

Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2014

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David-Neel is always clear in her exposition, and this introduction to the difficult concept of reincarnation is no exception. She discusses the subject from a Hindu as well as a buddhist perspective. She introduces nuances that are not widely known, in a clear way without compromising complexity. I heartily recommend this book.

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Erehwon

Not up to author's usual high standard

Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2002

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The author is at her best when she recounts the adventures, both mundane and spiritual, that she encountered during her amazing life and travels. When she expounds on spiritual teachings and doctrines, she is not so skillful.
Given the brevity of the book, one can hardly expect a complete and systematic exposition of the views on the topic of immortality and reincarnation found in China, Tibet and India. Still, the work is so idiosyncratic and choppy that it will be of limited value for anyone seeking an introduction and overview of the teachings and insights offered by these diverse cultures. That is unfortunate, such a work is much needed.
Yet, with these limitation in mind, this work does offer some value for the discerning reader.

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Anthony & Kristi Bullion

Great gift.

Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2020

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Was a gift and they thoroughly enjoyed it!

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Goodlistener

Very interesting book!

Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2013

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Thought provoking inside look at a fascinating religion. It is refreshing to see that there are so many different outlooks on the life we are living. Not to mention the snip-bits offered about Christianity. I really enjoyed it.

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Carolyn !amuniere

Immortality and Reincarnation

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Alexandra David Neel must have been an incredible woman. I am Buddhist and fine her writing clear and informative as well as totally fascinating. I highly recommend anything by her.

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Skip Press

An illuminating look at a mysterious world

Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2016

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A fascinating look at spiritual practices at the top of the world in a time when there was tremendous interest in the West.

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mirium

Excellent reading.

Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2016

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Way beyond expectations. Clarifies so many mysteries and misunderstandings about tibetan bhudism. Excellent reading.

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Rima

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aritra chatterjee

Engaging

Reviewed in India on August 24, 2021

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An interesting as well as captivating read....but in the end leaves you with more questions than answers.

Aliesha

Abridged text on the topic.

Reviewed in Australia on December 14, 2019

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This is definitely an abridged discussion on the topic. I have read other books by the Lady Lama but this one on its own would not serve the reader greatly. There is a translation of the speech to the deceased from the Bardo Thödol which is the most important part, in my opinion. Definitely a good introduction to the subject but by no means a manual.

JH

immortality and Reincarnation Wisdom from the Forbidden journey Alexandre David Neal

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heavy reading material, but interesting for those who are interested in the spiritual journey

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 16, 2010

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This book contains a comprehensive summary of afterdeath beliefs in India, Tibet and China and as such it is useful as a reference work - entirely factual but not particularly engaging . I feel its something of a missed opportunity because the real interest for me came in the all too brief Preface and Conclusion, where the author's own voice is very much more evident.

She says at one point that she doesn't feel qualified to express her opinions on the relative merits of these beliefs but I bet she wouldn't have been so circumspect in conversation. From what I have read of her life I can't believe she didn't hold strong views about almost everything. Particularly since she was a proto-feminist whose every action seemed to challenge the prevailing wisdoms of her time.

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