by Alexandra David-Neel · Dover Publications · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780486226828
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Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Tibet with 'Magic and Mystery in Tibet', a work by Alexandra David-Neel that recounts her experiences during a fourteen-year stay in this enigmatic land. Through her experiences, the author introduces us to the occult philosophies of Tibetan mystics and magicians, exploring topics such as meditation in solitary caves, necromantic magic, and the creation of thought forms. This book is not just a travelogue, but a profound study of psychic discovery and the mystical practices of Tibet, offering a unique perspective on the ancestral wisdom and esoteric traditions of this region.
Alexandra David-Néel was a French explorer, spiritualist, Buddhist, anarchist, opera singer, and writer. She is most known for her 1924 visit to Lhasa, Tibet, when it was forbidden to foreigners. David-Néel wrote over 30 books about Eastern religion, philosophy, and her travels, including Magic and Mystery in Tibet, which was published in 1929. Her teachings influenced the beat writers Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg, the popularisers of Eastern philosophy Alan Watts and Ram Dass, and the esotericist Benjamin Creme.
