David: This is one of my favorite books of Alexandra David-Neel. She is amazing! What a character.
United States on Jun 30, 2023
matt: I'm giving it a 5 star in spite of publishing issues. I bought this book because Alan Watts recommended it in one of his lectures and it surpassed my expectations. Publishing values are a bit low, looks like it was just cut and paste without any formatting adjustments. Also, for a book this good, I'd like to see it in a Kindle version so I can highlight text, export notes, and directly search unfamiliar terms. Aside from that, the content is great.
United States on Sep 01, 2022
S. Carter: In the seventies, Alan Watts lamented the fact that it was unavailable in print in the US. We are so lucky now! It is short, beautifully, clearly, articulately written and translated. It makes the most difficult topics quite clear. I have read literally hundreds of books on spirituality and this is the best by far!
United States on Jun 15, 2022
curtis b.curtis b.: The book is brilliant, but the quality of the materials the publisher used are horrible. This book has been laying flat for two days and the cover is curling on itself. Never seen a book do this before.
I would give 1 star if I didn't feel it would reflect poorly on the content of what is written. Find another publisher.
United States on Jun 26, 2020
Pranay: very old english. Hard to read. It is suppose to be that way, but it does teach a couple of things but there are better books that explore this properly.
India on Aug 06, 2018
Isabellucci: Alexandra David-Néel is well known for her audacity, a trait of character that one can find in her writings as well. In this book, she explains basic aspects of Tibetan Buddhism with pretty clear paragraphs and amazing fluidity.
I recommend it completely.
Mexico on Jun 14, 2018
Michael S Weber: Perfect Sehr schnell sehr gut. Danke dir. Very interesting book and one that everyone should read. Not too esoteric and had some good learning points
Germany on Oct 09, 2016
Britney: very good book
Canada on Aug 08, 2016
E. Larsen: I have been trying to work through this book since I was given a 1st edition of it wayyy back in 1969. Not that it is a difficult read, heck - it's rather skinny.
But the concepts/precepts contained in it REMAIN a "secret" to me, even to this day.
One thing I DO know for sure; you cannot KEEP this book! You will be tempted to loan it to someone, and they will NEVER return it. EVER. Even people who always return things will find an excuse to keep it, I know this for a fact.
This time, I ordered 2 copies. That makes a grand total of about a dozen copies I have purchased through the years.
After so many years, I am hoping to grasp the contents this time around. Have no doubt: the authors recognize the reader as likely an idiot, and say so. But they do their best to assist.
(If you want to see someone's head explode, try discussing the contents with a dyed-in-the-wool Fundamentalist Anything - or better yet, a Catholic. THEY will tell you all are simply "Mysteries" of the Universe!)
Alexandra David-Neel and Lama Yongden allow one to unravel those mysteries, those "secrets" if you will. I think.
I dunno. 42+ years later, I still don't...
United States on Feb 11, 2012
| Uncovering the Hidden Oral Traditions of Tibetan Buddhism | Gain Clarity and Strength During Difficult Times with When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times | Navigating Difficult Times with Heart: Advice from When Things Fall Apart | |
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| Total Reviews | 5 reviews | 125 reviews | 125 reviews |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1684220717 | 978-1611803891 | 978-1611803433 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6/5 stars of 211 ratings | 4.7/5 stars of 9,741 ratings | 4.7/5 stars of 9,741 ratings |
| ISBN-10 | 1684220718 | 1611803896 | 1611803438 |
| Dimensions | 6 x 0.35 x 9 inches | 5.5 x 0.73 x 8.53 inches | 5.32 x 0.52 x 8.24 inches |
| Tibetan Buddhism (Books) | Tibetan Buddhism | Tibetan Buddhism | Tibetan Buddhism |
| Language | English | English | English |
| Paperback | 138 pages | 176 pages | |
| Publisher | Martino Fine Books | Shambhala; Anniversary edition | Shambhala; Anniversary edition |
| Item Weight | 8 ounces | 12.2 ounces | 8 ounces |
| Best Sellers Rank | #64 in Tibetan Buddhism #75 in Buddhist Rituals & Practice | #87 in Tibetan Buddhism #840 in Meditation #3,065 in Personal Transformation Self-Help | #1 in Tibetan Buddhism #9 in Meditation #77 in Personal Transformation Self-Help |
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Australia on Aug 07, 2023