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Magic and Mystery in Tibet

By: Madame Alexandra David-Neel

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A practicing Buddhist and Oriental linguist recounts supernatural events she witnessed in Tibet during the 1920s. Intelligent and witty, she describes the fantastic effects of meditation and shamanic magic — levitation, telepathy, more. 32 photographs.

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0486119440

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9780486119441

The Secret Oral Teachings in Tibetan Buddhist Sects

By: Alexandra David-Neel,Albert Arthur Yongden

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The Secret Oral Teachings in Tibetan Buddhist Sects

By: Alexandra David-Neel,Albert Arthur Yongden

This is an account of the Madhyamika (Middle Way) school of Buddhism, a method of mediation and enlightenment that was developed by the great Indian teacher Nagarjuna. In a collaboration between the Frenchwoman Alexandra David-Neel and her friend, the Tibetan lama Aphur Yongden, these teaching are presented clearly and elegantly, intended for the layman who seeks a way to practice and experience the realization of oneness with all existence. Alexandra David-Neel was born in 1868 in Paris. In her youth she wrote an incendiary anarchist treatise and was an acclaimed opera singer; then she decided to devote her life to exploration and the study of world religions, including Buddhist philosophy. She traveled extensively to in Central Asia and the Far East, where she learned a number of Asian languages, including Tibetan. In 1914, she met Lama Yongden, who became her adopted son, teacher, and companion. In 1923, at the age of fifty-five, she disguised herself as a pilgrim and journeyed to Tibet, where she was the first European woman to enter Lhasa, which was closed to foreigners at the time. In her late seventies, she settled in the south of France, where she lived until her death at 101 in 1969.

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City Lights Books

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0872860124

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9780872860124

Immortality and Reincarnation

Wisdom from the Forbidden Journey

By: Alexandra David-Neel

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Immortality and Reincarnation

Wisdom from the Forbidden Journey

By: Alexandra David-Neel

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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Simon and Schuster

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1620550318

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9781620550311

Initiations and Initiates in Tibet

By: Alexandra David-Neel

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Initiations and Initiates in Tibet

By: Alexandra David-Neel

Noted authority discusses mystic rites and doctrines, methods of psychic training, various kinds of initiations and their aims, spiritual exercises, "gymnastics" of respiration, many other topics. Invaluable insights into Tibetan Buddhism. 27 black-and-white illustrations.

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0486275795

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9780486275796

Magic and Mystery in Tibet

By: Madame Alexandra David-Neel

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Initiations and Initiates in Tibet

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Immortality and Reincarnation

Wisdom from the Forbidden Journey

By: Alexandra David-Neel

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The Superhuman Life of Gesar of Ling

By: Alexandra David-Neel

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The Superhuman Life of Gesar of Ling

By: Alexandra David-Neel

King Gesar, renowned throughout Tibet and Central Asia, represents the ideal warrior—the principle of all-victorious confidence. As the central force of sanity, he conquers all his enemies, the evil forces of the four directions, who turn people's minds away from the true teachings of Buddhism. These enemies graphically represent the different manifestations of cowardly mind. As Chögyam Trungpa explains in the Foreword: "When we talk here about conquering our enemy, it is important to understand that we are not talking about aggression. The genuine warrior does not become resentful or arrogant . . . It is absolutely necessary for the warrior to subjugate his own ambition to conquer at the same time that he is subjugating his other more obvious enemies. Thus the idea of warriorship altogether is that by facing all our enemies fearlessly, with gentleness and intelligence, we can develop ourselves thereby attaining self-realization." The legends of Gesar usually take weeks for a bard to recount. Filled with magic, adventure, and the triumphs of this great warrior-king, the stories will delight all—young and old alike.

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Shambhala Publications

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083482924X

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9780834829244

The Secret Oral Teachings in Tibetan Buddhist Sects

By: Alexandra David-Neel,Albert Arthur Yongden

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Frommer's Vancouver & Victoria 2003

By: Shawn Blore,Alexandra de Vries

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Frommer's Vancouver & Victoria 2003

By: Shawn Blore,Alexandra de Vries

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go -- they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! Thoroughly updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Vancouver & Victoria features gorgeous color photos of the sights and experiences that await you. The guide is meticulously researched by a local resident, who shares his favorite finds in these two crown jewels of British Columbia. You'll find great places to stay for every taste and budget, from elegant harborside hotels to family-friendly inns, and the latest on dining, from innovative Pacific Rim cuisine to traditional fish 'n' chips. You'll discover spectacular gardens, colorful neighborhoods, art galleries, beaches, and more -- with detailed maps, city strolls, sizzling nightlife, and ferry trips to nearby islands. Also featured are fabulous side trips, including skiing at Whistler, and great places for whale watching, hiking, sea kayaking, and more. You'll even get an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap. If you're exploring beyond the cities, you might want to check out Frommer's British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies or Frommer's Canada.

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0764566970

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The Secret Oral Teachings in Tibetan Buddhist Sects

By: Alexandra David-Neel,Lama Yongden

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The Secret Oral Teachings in Tibetan Buddhist Sects

By: Alexandra David-Neel,Lama Yongden

2017 Reprint of 1960 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. ..".this is the most direct, no-nonsense, and down-to-earth explanation of Mahayana Buddhism that has been written. Specifically, it is a wonderfully lucid account of the Middle Way method of enlightenment worked out by the great Indian sage Nagarjuna." --Alan Watts, The Book "The Secret Oral Teachings in Tibetan Buddhist Sects by Alexandra David-Neel and Lama Yongden, is always on my night stand. I return to it again and again in different stages of my life." --Marina Ambramovic "David-Neel herself is often relegated to the ranks of "women adventurers"; this despite the production of some forty-odd books, several of which have wielded an extraordinary influence." --Harry Oldmeadow, La Trobe University, Bendigo, Australia

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Book's by Alexandra David-Neel

Magic and Mystery in Tibet

Magic and Mystery in Tibet

The Secret Oral Teachings in Tibetan Buddhist Sects

The Secret Oral Teachings in Tibetan Buddhist Sects

Immortality and Reincarnation

Immortality and Reincarnation

Initiations and Initiates in Tibet

Initiations and Initiates in Tibet

Magic and Mystery in Tibet

Magic and Mystery in Tibet

Initiations and Initiates in Tibet

Initiations and Initiates in Tibet

Immortality and Reincarnation

Immortality and Reincarnation

The Superhuman Life of Gesar of Ling

The Superhuman Life of Gesar of Ling

The Secret Oral Teachings in Tibetan Buddhist Sects

The Secret Oral Teachings in Tibetan Buddhist Sects

Frommer's Vancouver & Victoria 2003

Frommer's Vancouver & Victoria 2003

The Secret Oral Teachings in Tibetan Buddhist Sects

The Secret Oral Teachings in Tibetan Buddhist Sects

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