Immortality Reincarnation [Paperback]

David Neel (Author)

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Paperback: 1 pages
Publisher: INNER TRADITIONS INTL (Dec 31 1990)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0892816198
ISBN-13: 978-0892816194
Product Dimensions: 21 x 13.7 x 1 cm
Shipping Weight: 159 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #341,393 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"Everything she had to say about Tibet in general and Buddhism in particular was stamped with poetry and insight."

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In Immortality And Reincarnation, the author examines Taoist, Tibetan, and Hindu concepts concerning life after death. This question of what occurs to the individual personality after death is fundamental to the human experience. Contrary to Western belief, which sees the human being as composed of a mortal body and an immortal soul, many Easterners believe on the immortality of both the body and the soul. Famed traveller and mystic, Alexandra David-Neel (1868-1969), was the first Western woman to see the forbidden city of Lhasa, Tibet and to interview the 13th Dalai Lama. She has gained first hand knowledge of Easterners' beliefs on this subject of immortality, and has experience of the practices they engendered. In Immortality And Reincarnation, she ties together all her knowledge and experiences for a unique look at reincarnation and eternal life in a region untouched by the modern world.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Important insight into various interpretations of what it me, Aug 1 1999

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Important insight into various interpretations of what it means to be immortal,covering Tibetan and Indian beliefs. Alexandra David-Neel seems, to me, to be not only scholarly but also truly spiritual in her approach to this question of what it means to be re-incarnated. The work is intended for serious seekers. It is inspiring, and provocative. It does not set out with any agenda other than to give Westerners a glimpse into the mind of the oriental. It gives no comfort or answers. This , to me, represents its greatest value.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not up to author's usual high standard, Mar 10 2002

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The author is at her best when she recounts the adventures, both mundane and spiritual, that she encountered during her amazing life and travels. When she expounds on spiritual teachings and doctrines, she is not so skillful.

Given the brevity of the book, one can hardly expect a complete and systematic exposition of the views on the topic of immortality and reincarnation found in China, Tibet and India. Still, the work is so idiosyncratic and choppy that it will be of limited value for anyone seeking an introduction and overview of the teachings and insights offered by these diverse cultures. That is unfortunate, such a work is much needed.

Yet, with these limitation in mind, this work does offer some value for the discerning reader.

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