Secrets of the Immortal: Advanced Teachings from A Course in Miracles

by Gary R. Renard

What if you could accelerate your spiritual progress so greatly that you would never have to come back to learn more lessons? Is it possible that a form of advanced forgiveness―if fully understood and achieved―could bring you perfect peace?

According to Gary Renard, all the instructions to transcend human suffering and dissolve the illusions of this world are contained in A Course in Miracles. Now, with Secrets of the Immortal, this bestselling author guides you through the complex layers of this modern classic, to help you fully understand its core spiritual teachings.

Genres: Spirituality, Nonfiction

Audio CD

First published June 1, 2006

Reviews

[Ann]

Secrets of the Immortal Advanced Teachings from a Course In Miracles: I have been studying "Course in Miracles" for a number of years now. There are many ideas and concepts that I am still trying understand and grasp. Gary clarifies a few topics for me like letting go of the ego so that you could forgive myself.

I enjoy the set of six CDs and I will have to revisit the CDs multiple times before I can fully understand the principles in "The Course of Miracles"

[Yvonne]

Most Enjoyable, Iread this book more then once.

[Karen T]

In “Secrets of the Immortal: Advanced Teachings from A Course in Miracles,” Gary Renard explores the idea that the tools for transcending human suffering and dissolving the illusions of this world can be found within A Course in Miracles. He serves as a guide through its complex layers, aiming to make its deeply spiritual teachings more accessible and understandable.

At the heart of the book is a provocative question: what if we could accelerate our spiritual evolution so profoundly that we would never need to return for further lessons? Could a deeper, more advanced form of forgiveness lead not just to healing, but to lasting inner peace?

While I can resonate with some of the broader concepts, such as time being non-linear, the possibility of multiple dimensions, and even the idea that life may function like a dream or illusion experienced by spiritual beings, there are aspects that are harder for me to fully accept. In particular, the notion that this entire experience is a personal illusion created solely by my own mind, and NOT shared in some way with other souls participating in the same construct, is difficult to grasp. I’ve reached a place where I can at least consider some of these ideas, but this one feels like a significant stretch. Perhaps with time and further reflection, my understanding will deepen, but for now, it remains a challenging concept to fully embrace.

Overall, Secrets of the Immortal is a thought-provoking and intellectually challenging exploration of spiritual philosophy. Whether or not one fully agrees with its interpretations, it encourages deep reflection on perception, forgiveness, and the nature of reality itself. It’s a book that may not provide easy answers, but it does invite the reader to question long-held assumptions and consider possibilities beyond conventional thinking.

[Dayna]

"reading" now......

[Kathie]

Not as good as Disappearnce, but a good read.

[Evalina Zamana]

I've expected a little more from this book and I'm somewhat disappointed. I guess I should look into Course in Miracles and forgive the author.

[Yelena]

mind changing...