The Last Book You Read?

[whatsinaname]

Confessions of an economic hit man by John Perkins.

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An interesting read of how things work, but nothing I didn't already know, really.
But if it sparks an interest in people, all is well.

I did find the author's continuous assurances that there were no "conspriracies" involved a bit patronising, though.

[indolering]

Originally Posted by whatsinaname

Confessions of an economic hit man by John Perkins.

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An interesting read of how things work, but nothing I didn't already know, really.
But if it sparks an interest in people, all is well.

I did find the author's continuous assurances that there were no "conspriracies" involved a bit patronising, though.

I haven't read it but I have watched a lecture by him on video. By virtue of his direct experience, he explains the mechanics by which the Anglo-American empire, through the IMF and World Bank, have strongarmed third world countries into doing their bidding, getting them to grow certain crops, borrow huge amounts of money, then taking their natural resources when they fail to pay back the debt.

I'm not terribly surprised that he denies a conspiracy - he seems to have been a functionary and not privy to the inner workings of the cabal. Still, a good resource for how the cabal takes over certain vulnerable countries.

By the way, I will look for a copy of Who Built The Moon - as I recall, they focus primarily on the extreme coincidences of the Earth/moon/Sun system, which in themselves are compelling evidence of alien intelligence.

[saty]

Originally Posted by whatsinaname

'The power of now' by Echart Tolle

THIS ONE. to be honest it was boring as fuck I'm not sure why it is so overhyped.

[bard]

mindblowing

[ur_beatha]

'A Garden in the Rain' by Lynn Kurland. It's a romance with time travel based in the Highlands of Scotland (am actually currently reading it, have read it before but am missing Scotland, so am reading it again).

[whatsinaname]

Originally Posted by saty

THIS ONE. to be honest it was boring as fuck I'm not sure why it is so overhyped.

Boring as fuck! Really?

To me, that book explains what everyone can start doing, right now, to make a change in themselves.

Different strokes, I suppose....

[bard]

The Kybalion

The majority of people are carried along like the falling stone, obedient to environment, outside influences and internal moods, desires, etc., not to speak of the desires and wills of others stronger than themselves, heredity, environment, and suggestion, carrying them along without resistance on their part, or exercise of the Will. Moved like the pawns on the checkerboard of life, they play their parts and are laid aside when the game is over. But the Masters, knowing the rules of the game, rise above the plane of material life, and placing themselves in touch with the higher powers of their nature, dominate their own moods, characters, qualities, and polarity, as well as the environment surrounding them and thus become Movers of the game, instead of Pawns, Causes instead of Effects. The Masters do not escape the Causation of the higher planes, but fall in with the higher laws, and thus master circumstances on the lower plane. They thus form a conscious part of the Law, instead of being mere blind instruments. While they Serve on the Higher Planes, they Rule on the Material Plane.

the book can be downloaded for free here
http://knowledgefiles.com/authors/th.../the-kybalion/

[indolering]

Originally Posted by bard

The Kybalion



the book can be downloaded for free here
http://knowledgefiles.com/authors/th.../the-kybalion/

I read this many years ago - it's very good and lays a solid metaphysical foundation for students of the spiritual path. Hermes is one of the true 'original' gods....

I've downloaded it so that I may browse through at my leisure. Thanks.

[indolering]

Originally Posted by saty

THIS ONE. to be honest it was boring as fuck I'm not sure why it is so overhyped.

The Power Of Now - I haven't read it, but my intuitive impression is similar to yours, another boring academic rehashing spiritual principles.

But I'm older than most of you here, and I grew up with a few of the greats, like Alan Watts, Joseph Campbell, and others who became the fountainhead of spiritual and occult knowledge...I'm spoiled, I guess...

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Alan Watts (1915-1973) who held both a master's degree in theology and a doctorate of divinity, is best known as an interpreter of Zen Buddhism in particular, and Indian and Chinese philosophy in general. He authored more than 20 excellent books on the philosophy and psychology of religion, and lectured extensively, leaving behind a vast audio archive. With characteristic lucidity and humor Watts unravels the most obscure ontological and epistemological knots with the greatest of ease.

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from Amazon.com :

It's a little hard to write about something that can't be written about, but Watts gives it his best shot, and he seems to pull it off.

He writes, for example, "Yet the intention of the guru himself is simply to exhaust the energy of the illusion by bringing his disciples again and again to experiences of the absurdity of trying to transform mind with mind."

Watts, as his readers know, started as an Anglican (Episcopalian) priest, and then studied at a Zen monastery in Kyoto, Japan. His metamorphosis is evident in these writings (he died in 1973, right after this book was published).

Watts has little sympathy for the established Christian churches and instead finds sustenance in Zen, Taoism, and Hinduism.

Personally, I found sustenance in his writings here. He doesn't give a whole lot of what we might call "practical" advice, except to meditate, but that's the point of his teachings: "So long, then, as we are concerned with powers, we are still aiming at increased control of nature and aggravating our frustrations." The "Western" efforts to control nature, Watts feels, are self-defeating.

"You, as ego, cannot change what you are feeling, and you cannot, effectively, try not to change it."

You may get the dichotomous drift of what he is saying in these few quotations. When you read the book, you'll get much more. Like other books with a spiritual theme, but moreso, this book will fulfill and feed your spirit.

[harvie316]

power of now, best book ever!

[whatsinaname]

In search of the miraculous by P.D Ouspensky

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http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http:/...iBeqBXm54--pZg

A great book, and one i'll no doubt refer back to many times.

[whatsinaname]

The Fourth Way by P.D Ouspensky

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[whatsinaname]

Earth by Barabara Marciniak

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I was about to point out a paragraph on the Moon, but came across an old thread where it's being dicsussed...

http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http:/...uZ6mCRthBQkYog

[whatsinaname]

Anastasia by Vladimir Megre

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This is by far one of the most intriguing books i've read for a long time.

There are another 8 books in the series, which i'm now desperate to get my hands on.

Here's why:

http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http:/...RZu-0ocWNneRCA

[saty]

Originally Posted by whatsinaname

Earth by Barabara Marciniak

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I was about to point out a paragraph on the Moon, but came across an old thread where it's being dicsussed...

http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http:/...uZ6mCRthBQkYog

i need to read this one.
I read bringers of the dawn and family of the light from Barbara.
Bringers of the dawn is arguably the best book i read, on the other hand family of light is awful.

[varfellian]

Filth by irvine welsh......

[screamingeagle]

Any body went through "Maria Orsic,Nikola Tesla,Their Extraterrestrials Messages,Occult Ufos"
www.amazon.com/Maria-Nikola-Extraterrestrials-Messages-Occult/dp/1257906186/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326100502&sr=8-1-fkmr0

To me, it seems its mind blowing

[whatsinaname]

The secret life of plants by Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird

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This is a truly fascinating read from begining to end.

It shows (with scientific proof) how plants can sense the emotions, intentions and actions of every living thing around them.

If only we could all do the same.

[whatsinaname]

Living dangerously by Osho

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[whatsinaname]

The book of Aquarious by annonymous author

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The Book of Aquarious:

The purpose of this book is to release one particular secret, which has been kept hidden for the last 12,000 years. The Philosophers' Stone, Elixir of Life, Fountain of Youth, Ambrosia, Soma, Amrita, Nectar of Immortality. These are different names for the same thing.

Throughout history this secret has been used by a very few to extend their lives hundreds of years in perfect health, with access to unlimited wealth, among many other miraculous properties. Some kept the secret because they understood that the time was not right for the secret to be free for all people, but most kept the secret out of their own jealousy, ignorance, egotism and corruption.

The Stone's history and the history of the human race up until this day is a strange story full of secret societies, hooded cloaks, and mystical symbols. Such theatrics are childish and shallow. It's pointless to look for the light in the shadows.

The Philosophers' Stone operates and is made by entirely natural and scientific means. Truth is always simple, beautiful and easy to understand.

The Philosophers' Stone is real; you can make it at home. The Stone makes old people young, heals all forms of sickness and disease, extends your life, turns any metal into gold, and more, as you will learn. This isn't a myth or a metaphor, it's a fact.

Don't judge this book before you've read it. This is not one of those airy fairy books written in all kinds of mystical language, filling pages with words that makes sentences but not sense. This book will make more sense than anything you've ever read before.

The age of secrets is over. I'm writing this book in common English. There's no need for mystical language or metaphor. This book contains no hidden meaning or codes; everything is stated plainly and directly, in the shortest and simplest of words necessary to convey the meaning.


Chapter 1 is the Introduction.
Chapter 2 is the Foreword.
Chapters 3 - 18 cover the theory of alchemy.
Chapters 19 - 30 cover the practical instructions for making the Stone.
Chapters 31 - 33 cover further information on the Stone.
Chapters 34 - 49 cover the history of the Stone.
Chapters 50 - 51 cover some more philosophical topics.
Chapter 52 is the alchemists' prophecy.
Chapter 53 is the Afterword.
Chapter 54 is a request for your help in the distribution of this book.
Chapter 55 is a list of answers to questions asked since initial release.
Chapter 56 is the Bibliography.



This book seems to be getting quite a bit of attention, so there will be plenty of people carrying out the procedures required.

Free online version here.

http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http:/...PLnQDAv38UkT3g