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Life After Death: The Burden of Proof
Deepak Chopra has touched millions of readers by demystifying our deepest spiritual concerns while retaining their poetry and wonder. Now he turns to the most profound mystery: What happens after we die? Is this one question we were not meant to answer, a riddle whose solution the universe keeps to itself? Chopra tells us there is abundant evidence that “the world beyond”...more
Hardcover, 304 pages
Published
October 17th 2006
by Harmony
(first published October 5th 2006)
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I love this guy! He is so intriguing. I have seen him on TV and always thought what he said made sense. So I bought this book... my first Deepak Chopra book. I feel that he has many important things to say, but uses long confusing sentences when he could have easily gotten away with a simpler one. I found myself rereading sentence after sentence. Its not that the vocabulary was difficult, its just that some of the wording can be a bit convoluted. Here is an example.. picked out of the book...
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Aug 28, 2010
Hussain Sehore
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1 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
No one, At least not to Indians.
Recommended to Hussain by:
The title was appealing
My expectations were not met with this book. It seems like the book is trying sell eastern vision of death to the people of Christan faith or the western world.
Deepak Chopra simply accepts everything that has been put offered by vedas or even Hindu mythology. Throughout the book keeps comparing the it with Christan version. Though he dose not mention of Hindu mythology any where except the Savitry story(Lady who wants to save life of her husband from God of death). Which runs though out the book...more
Deepak Chopra simply accepts everything that has been put offered by vedas or even Hindu mythology. Throughout the book keeps comparing the it with Christan version. Though he dose not mention of Hindu mythology any where except the Savitry story(Lady who wants to save life of her husband from God of death). Which runs though out the book...more
A thought provoking, fascinating book. Deepak Chopra pulls insights from all the world's spiritual traditions and life-after-death experiences. I like his general assertion that the world of spirit isn't somewhere else, but right here, in the same space we inhabit; it just vibrates at a higher frequency that we usually can’t see, much like radio waves coursing through the air that we don’t detect. I also like his general conclusion; that after death what the souls sees and experiences is largely...more
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Persuasive yet unfulfilling to those of us raised in Western religious traditions. Dr. Chopra shows us similarities between the Vedantic view of the afterlife and modern science. So it makes sense that the energy of individual souls has existed forever, therefore can never be destroyed. However, the appeal of the Christian (and Islamic) versions of heaven is strong -- I WANT to be reunited with my deceased loved ones, all of our personalities intact and ready to spend eternity together. I suppos...more
A book that achieves the unattainable: to reconcile science with religion and philosophies on such complex issues such as: what happens after we die?, where do we come from?, where do we go to?, why is it that we are here?, what's life's sense?, does personality survive our death?, where is God?, Will I ever see my beloved departed ones? (by the way, you bet we all will!) etc...
This Deepak Chopra's masterpiece very clearly (and in simple terms) explains how is that conscience masters us and the...more
This Deepak Chopra's masterpiece very clearly (and in simple terms) explains how is that conscience masters us and the...more
Deepal Chopra is basically "Pop Eastern Mysticism". This isn't some ancient text from Buddhists who lived thousands of years ago, but as a newbie to world religions, it helped me grasp the concepts of Eastern philosophies like Vedanta. I don't know much about reincarnation, universal consciousness, or astral planes, so this book helped give a brief overview of the many thoughts on the subjects.
I especially like the second half of the book (much shorter than the first) that discussed many differe...more
I especially like the second half of the book (much shorter than the first) that discussed many differe...more
I was intrigued by what this book could offer. I lost my father to cancer a couple of years ago and have struggled even more with the idea of heaven. I am always curious as to how other people view life after death.
The first half of the book was interesting. It actually gave words to my feelings & thoughts. With that being said it was extremely repetitive. He could have written that portion in less than half the text he did.
Like other reviews I have seen I also believe it was condescending...more
The first half of the book was interesting. It actually gave words to my feelings & thoughts. With that being said it was extremely repetitive. He could have written that portion in less than half the text he did.
Like other reviews I have seen I also believe it was condescending...more
An excellent, thought provoking book. It's one where I felt that if I could really grasp all the concepts it would be life changing.....I plan to read it again in the future and hopefully take in more of the information. Even still, it was intriguing and inspirational.
read the book with great expectations . but the author didnt live up to them.some contradictions here and there in the book. in some parts it gets confusing although the sites he recommends in the books were quite enlightening . generally its now accepted that there IS life after death , that YOU continue to exist . the difference lies in that according to him , what you experience in your afterlife is a reflection of your beliefs in the physical world . that angle is worth a thought!
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Jamás moriremos
Las pruebas contundentes de que existe
la vida después de la muere...
En este libro Deepak Chopra quien está considerado el adalid mundial
de las teorías sobre el poder curativo de la mente, se adentra justamente a nuestra mente, y la manera en la cada persona visualiza el proceso de la vida a la muerte y que esta no es el final sino el comienzo, aborda temas sobre el "Karma" y los diferentes significados que se tienen de el, los puntos de vista de todas las religiones (almenos las m...more
Las pruebas contundentes de que existe
la vida después de la muere...
En este libro Deepak Chopra quien está considerado el adalid mundial
de las teorías sobre el poder curativo de la mente, se adentra justamente a nuestra mente, y la manera en la cada persona visualiza el proceso de la vida a la muerte y que esta no es el final sino el comienzo, aborda temas sobre el "Karma" y los diferentes significados que se tienen de el, los puntos de vista de todas las religiones (almenos las m...more
This is a very interesting book. Think I will have to read a few more times with my "western mind" to grasp the concepts..
Maybe it's the prospect of "til death do you part" or maybe it's my looming 40 birthday, but I've lately been a little preoccupied with the afterlife, or I guess with my dark fears in the middle of the night that there IS no afterlife. When I bring it up, people usually confess visions of fluffy cloud heaven or insist that they're content to turn into dirt. "Hey, you'll be dead," they say, "You won't know!" Not terribly consoling.
So, someone recommended this book to me -- okay, okay, it was my t...more
So, someone recommended this book to me -- okay, okay, it was my t...more
If you're looking for metaphysical, mind-stretching greatness, you have to check this book out. In a nutshell, Life After Death is Deepak Chopra's take on exactly what happens when we die and the nature of our connection to the physical world.
Consistent with his background as both a medical doctor and expert in faith healing, Chopra mixes more abstract spiritual ideas with scientific evidence, citing both personal accounts and documented studies. Although his interpretation does have a lot of In...more
Consistent with his background as both a medical doctor and expert in faith healing, Chopra mixes more abstract spiritual ideas with scientific evidence, citing both personal accounts and documented studies. Although his interpretation does have a lot of In...more
whether you are a believer, a non-believer, or simply open to new ideas, this book offers multidimensional insight not only into the mystery of life after death, but of life during life! deepak chopra suggests that since nothing in the physical world can adequately explain the essence of our soul, its creation, existence, and advancement, we need to look beyond the self-imposed physical world into the expanded boundaries of consciousness for answers. he suggests that every level of existence is...more
Deepak chopra does make a lot of sense, where he explains that even after death the mind continues to function and we go to heaven or hell as decided by the mind when we were alive. This would satisfy the scientific mind. But then he starts to explain how karma decides whether we experience heaven or hell. So if a mentally deranged person commits a lot of murders and truly believes in his cause and expects to go to heaven, will he enjoy with virgins for ever, or will karma throw him into hell. T...more
Uggh. This book was painful. I don't see why Deepak is such a big name. The book was just a mixing of stories that were trying to prove a different spirtual point in each chapter. The book follows a version of a famous tale about a man trying to cheat death. That was about the only part of the book that was enjoyable.
I think the more Deepak sees people respond to his books the more it makes him feel he should just come up with new stuff so you get this piece of crap with stupid stories about som...more
I think the more Deepak sees people respond to his books the more it makes him feel he should just come up with new stuff so you get this piece of crap with stupid stories about som...more
He shares my views/hope that other unseen dimensions exist and quantum physics is coming close to demononstating the possibilities.
I find his writing too abstract and I couldn't relate to the Hindu philosophies that he grew up with. The topic of mind/soul is quite interesting. However, he does write in absolutes instead of I think...I hope...I believe... maybe... the lack of qualification, acknowledgement of personal/religious opinion forming the ideas expressed devalues spirtitual writings and...more
I find his writing too abstract and I couldn't relate to the Hindu philosophies that he grew up with. The topic of mind/soul is quite interesting. However, he does write in absolutes instead of I think...I hope...I believe... maybe... the lack of qualification, acknowledgement of personal/religious opinion forming the ideas expressed devalues spirtitual writings and...more
A heavy read but well worth it for those soul-searching, at a time in their life that calls for it.
Always love to hear his thoughts, very deep interesting book but I am not convinced.
This was my first time reading Chopra. Let's just say he's highly intellectual so some of the passages I would have to read a few times to understand them. Plus, there were alot of terms and theories about the brain and our consciousness that were new to me. All in all, I would read Chopra again. This book helped me understand how when people die their souls go on in the universe and that there's a whole science behind it. In addition, we are connected to our loved one's through consciousness, e...more
El título en español es "Jamás moriremos".
I like Chopra. Besides the fact that he always feels a bit like Dr. Oz or some other self-proclaimed self-help guru, I think the guy has it together. His style is engaging, his points are always valid, and I love what he has to say. I think the reason I can't ever give him five stars is because he's so...tailored for a large audience. I guess I just like the underdog,and Chopra isn't that. But his message is reaching a lot of people, so no complaining there. This book is as close to 5 stars as I...more
A good book to get rid of your fear of death(if you have one)!
Boaring
This book is for someone who is interested in have an alternate view of the afterlife. It doesn't mean that it's contrary to what Christians believe; it's just I feel that it captures MANY religions. So, I wouldn't recommend this book if a person would feel that exploring other viewpoints (from other countries and religions) would go against their belief in and respect of God.
I loved this book and it helped me to get in touch with my spirituality on a deeper and more comforting level.
I loved this book and it helped me to get in touch with my spirituality on a deeper and more comforting level.
no idea what he was talking about. I only got about halfway through.
¿Que ocurre despuès de la muerte? Existe la vida. Simple
There are lot of places which I felt getting repeated and not focussed to the core. The core which I felt while reading this book and appreciated the fact that death is no more and not to afraid on that... as the soul will be only existent and body / matter which holds soul get decayed. Based on Karma, it enters into another body. Thats the crux.. but the depiction of story line and other facts discussed is not much focussed and wavering.
I am slowly but surely making my way through this amazing book. As a "non-beliver" I am finding myself believing in the extraordinary view of the universe that Chopra posits. Even if you don't believe in reincarnation, in the unity of all things, you will find his perspective useful as a learning experience, as a way to understand your purpose in life and in death.
Quite possibly the most remarkable thing I have ever read.
Quite possibly the most remarkable thing I have ever read.
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Dr. Deepak Chopra is the founder of The Chopra Center for well-being in Carlsbad, California, and New York City, and cofounder and president of the Alliance for a New Humanity. Chopra’s Wellness Radio airs weekly on Sirius/XM Stars, Channels 102 and 55, and focuses on the areas of success, love, sexuality and relationships, well-being, and spirituality. The June 1999 issue of Time magazine heralde...more
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Thanks for your thoughtful review. I am currently at the very end of the book - in the quantum physics section. I am a bit confused by a numbe...more
Nov 29, 2009 11:29pm