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The Secret of Shambhala: In Search of the Eleventh Insight (Celestine Prophecy #3)
Continuing the exciting adventures of The Celestine Prophecy and The Tenth Insight, this new book takes you to the snow-covered Himalayas, in search of the legendary Tibetan utopia of Shambhala. As you follow a child's instructions, are pursued by hostile Chinese agents, and look for a lost friend, you will experience a new awareness of synchronicity...and discover, hidden...more
Paperback, 256 pages
Published
November 1st 2001
by Grand Central Publishing
(first published 1999)
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I read this book when I first moved to Sacramento from San Francisco and was going through some major changes in my life. The authors intentions are clear throughout the Celestine Prophecy series: the world is in your hands, you can make of it what you please, the world is a wonderful place, and life is to short for negative thoughts.
Let me start by saying that I loved The Celestine Prophesy. It's one of my favorite books of all time. I love how it talks about human relationships and interactions. Even though it's all presented in a very spiritual way, I also found it very relatable on a personal level.
I didn't understand the second book at all, since it felt so esoteric and there was nothing in it that I could relate to. I'd put this third book somewhere in the middle. In it our hero goes to Tibet, on a quest for the mythic...more
I didn't understand the second book at all, since it felt so esoteric and there was nothing in it that I could relate to. I'd put this third book somewhere in the middle. In it our hero goes to Tibet, on a quest for the mythic...more
I read the Celestine Prophecy many years ago and loved it. Then I read the 10th insight, the follow-up to his original book and didn't care for it. It was like another person had written it. I saw that he has a new book out, the 12th Prophecy, and it seemed to be getting some ok reviews, so I decided to give the 11th Prophecy, otherwise known as "The Secret of Shambhala" a try (written after the 10th Prophecy). Not too far into it, but already it's more interesting that the last one.
Each of his...more
Each of his...more
Not so interesting for me as The Celestine Prophecy.
The book is constantly repeating parts of the first book and it drived me crazy. Like he wrote same book twice but this time act is taking place in another country, and I must admit that adventure of traveling was better in first part, too. (although it's really not bad)
Also, there are 10 insights in The Celestine Prophecy so book is full of new knowledges, witch are repeated in this book and the eleventh insight is explained about 50 times bec...more
The book is constantly repeating parts of the first book and it drived me crazy. Like he wrote same book twice but this time act is taking place in another country, and I must admit that adventure of traveling was better in first part, too. (although it's really not bad)
Also, there are 10 insights in The Celestine Prophecy so book is full of new knowledges, witch are repeated in this book and the eleventh insight is explained about 50 times bec...more
Another great book of his, as he continues on yet another journey to find the Secrets of Shambhala. This book was interesting to read, and think about, as the author talks about holding our energy fields and obtaining energy from the source, especially to handle tricky situations, and hints at supernatural elements of life that come to assist us in our time of need. I found this book to be quite interesting, though I have to admit not as moving as the other two, but still a good book to read if...more
Redfield's books are to spiritual seekers what the romance novel is to single women. They're so fun to read, even if they're a little over the top.
This one is infinitely better than the 10th Insight. I love the idea of the prayer field, although I don't care for the terminology, and how we must deal with our negative emotions or else we'll be running into our projections of them all over the "real world." The idea of paradise presented in this novel is exciting, creative, and inspiring. That al...more
This one is infinitely better than the 10th Insight. I love the idea of the prayer field, although I don't care for the terminology, and how we must deal with our negative emotions or else we'll be running into our projections of them all over the "real world." The idea of paradise presented in this novel is exciting, creative, and inspiring. That al...more
gw cuma ngerate buku ini 2/5...bukan, bukan gara2 buku ini jelek, buku ini bagus kok, tapi terlalu rumit, mungkin otak gw gak nyampe, sialnya buku ini layaknya obat tidur buat gw, baru baca sebentar udah bikin ngantuk dan mengawang2, kadang2 saking sampai ketidurannya, kata2 yg gw berhasil baca kok gak sama ama yg tertulis di bukunya..dan hebatnya lagi, baru dibaca beberapa saat, sebentar kemudian gw udah lupa isinya :hammer:
enough curhatnya...
so, garis besar buku ini terjadi di Tibet, berbeda d...more
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It was a number of years between reading "The Celestine Prophecy" and this book, but I felt the connection between the both of them and I really enjoyed the journey that the character goes through. I also must admit that although it was sometimes very confusing that the character didn't have a name, I did like that he didn't because it was not distracting and as a writer I admire that style of writing.
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Of the three Celestine Prophesy series, I liked this best.... because it told of an ideal spiritual society. To me, it was a glimpse of spiritual potential, even if this is a fiction book. Since reading this book, I've had a fascination with Tibet, prayer flags, the Himalayas. Too bad Redfield won't have a sequel to until early 2011 next year...it is about time!
Not as inspiring a read for me as The Celestine Prophecy, but I enjoy the works by James Redfield, so I gave it a read.
At the time I read this book, the world was getting ready to change into a new century and this book fed into my desire to find fulfilling, uplifting material to read, insted of the N-2K nonsense being fed down our throats by the media.
At the time I read this book, the world was getting ready to change into a new century and this book fed into my desire to find fulfilling, uplifting material to read, insted of the N-2K nonsense being fed down our throats by the media.
Having read the Celestine Prophecy some time ago I bought this a few months back and only just decided to read it.
An interesting parable that focuses on the law of attraction and how our thoughts influence everything around us.
I found the ending a little simplistic, but the book in general thought provoking and affirming of my beliefs.
An interesting parable that focuses on the law of attraction and how our thoughts influence everything around us.
I found the ending a little simplistic, but the book in general thought provoking and affirming of my beliefs.
With these narratives, I often forget that it is fiction. I love the idea that the world is evolving and people are becoming more spiritual. Secret of Shambhala was just as good as the previous books I have read by James Redfield. I am looking forward to the Twelfth Insight and may just have to reread his others.
This is one of the best books written by James Redfield. It is the third sequel from the well-known "The Celestine Prophecy". It is a parable about a man on a journey, seeking answers about life. The messages in this book clarify and build on those from "The Celestine Prophecy" and "The Tenth Insight". The lessons are spiritual in nature and they surprisingly align with some of the lessons I remember from bible class/religious education. It is uplifting and I have been excited since I finished i...more
Third book of wonderful trilogy in searching, acknowledging and knowing that we're limitless. Well look at these books as a map to that.
This time we're at Tibet in search of a mystical place where our real potential is being used. Fight your fears, and remember that fear is a choice!
This time we're at Tibet in search of a mystical place where our real potential is being used. Fight your fears, and remember that fear is a choice!
This book gives a lot of insight into how we as individuals are responsible for our own energy and how it affects others. A look at the world's situation now and how it could change into something much greater whe we each learn compassion and look for the highest good in each other.
I actually enjoyed the fictional aspect of this more than the message. I get the message and love the message dont get me wrong. but the message didn't need to take the whole book i felt. But I think this is his best "fictional" piece yet.
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This book was a fairly easy read and pretty enjoyable. I did appreciate the insight into the situation with Tibet/China as well. While I don't buy into the whole "one day we'll all be vibrating at the highest level" thing I do think he makes some good points and I like the idea of setting positive intentions, being on the lookout for "coincidences" and sending out positive energy.
It has been a while since I read "The Celestine Prophecy" and "The Tenth Insight" but I seem to remember that I real...more
It has been a while since I read "The Celestine Prophecy" and "The Tenth Insight" but I seem to remember that I real...more
I never did understand what all the hype about the Celestine prophecies was about but as a devoted Mind/Body/Soul reader I couldn't pass this up. The writing is ho-hum, the plot predicatable and I feel no more enlightened than I did after eating corn flakes for breakfast.
Eloquent and inspirational.
I was tempted to read this book because it appeared to be centered around a journey through eastern traditions. The Secret of Shambala turned out to be definitely more than that. It offered a whole new window to life as we know it.
I loved reading it.
I was tempted to read this book because it appeared to be centered around a journey through eastern traditions. The Secret of Shambala turned out to be definitely more than that. It offered a whole new window to life as we know it.
I loved reading it.
It's hard to review a book I don't remember well, but here goes. The ideas in this book are awesome. The author has some interesting ideas about old forest and new technology that feel right to me. Check it out it's worth reading.
Being a fan of the original manuscript 'Celestine Prophecy' I couldn't wait to get my hands on this stories next installment; and it didn't disappoint. What a voice of reason and compassion you have James... Loved it!
The second follow up to the Celestine Prophecy. Pretty much the same thing though with a different story. Requires an open mind. Writing is not particularly intriguing, the message might be for some.
Read it in one day! Couldn't put it down! It may be a fiction book but the thought of being able to have the power to change the world through thoughts and prayers is breathtaking and awesome!
I started not liking the 3rd book as much as the 1st or 2nd - mostly because it was too abstract for me to relate to.. but, still a very spiritual and amazing read.
I really liked all of the books... I think this one may have been the easiest for me to read. It was very captivating. I believe it has a lot of truths in its pages, as long as you have an open mind. If you want to think negatively about life, don't waste your time, because you won't like it... but if you'd like to have another viewpoint of being positive, then go for it.
I read this book years ago and it always stuck with me. Even if it is fiction, the possible capabilities of the human mind it presents were intriguing.
This is a nice read again.But I have missed the prequels to this, I reckon. A few concepts were really good but also quite in the line of Deepak Chopra's syncho-destiny and other such related concepts. Overall a good read..
The Celestine Prophesy has always been a favorite book of mine ... this continues the thoughts from that book.
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James Redfield is the author of The Celestine Prophecy and The Tenth Insight. He writes widely on the topic of human spiritual awareness and is active in the worldwide effort to save our last remaining wilderness areas. James lives with his wife, Salle, and cat, Meredith, in Alabama and Arizona.
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