A must read

This a a fascinating and well written book. The people who were showcased told their stories with heart and honesty. The author created a well researched and thoughtful book. I was sorry to see it end. The narration was excellent, I couldn’t ask for better. I would recommend this book to everyone. I was moved and entertained all at once. A true must read.

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Wonderful book, Great Narration, Magic!

I first read the paperback version and loved it. When I heard the audio book had come out, I just had to get it. Sometimes the movie of a book or the audio book can ruin the experience you had while reading. But not in this case! The way it was narrated brought out aspects of this true story I didn’t get in the first reading, layers of meaning beneath the surface. Now I want to read the book again! Such a magical, yet true story from the Tibetan world. A great book for anyone with a sense of wonder. No need to have an interest in Tibet, Buddhism, or any other belief for that matter. A real human story of what we all wish for, somewhere deep down inside: a place of peace, free of strife and troubles. I’d give it six stars if I could!!

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Amazing book, challenges our perception of reality

I loved this amazing book. The author invested so much of himself, his time and talents into researching this fantastic story. His writing style is impecable and the narration of the audio book was delightful. Will be looking for more of his books now.

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Not as described

I could not get into this book. I did not care for the fake laughter. I seemed more like a fairy tail than a non fiction.

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A wonderful book and story

This book is not only an amazing story, but also a phenomenal piece of research into the Nyingma Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. As a 25 year student of Nyingma teachers and Lamas, this book is a beautiful reference to the Nyingma lineage and the most esoteric aspects of Tantric practice. I recommend it highly.

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Deeply affecting

Inspiring, thrilling and powerful, I suspect I will be thinking about this account for a very long time. This book works beautifully on multiple levels: as a mind-bending logic-defying story of modern day magic and adventure, as a brilliant revelation of the depth and power of human meaning-making in difficult situations, and—for Western people like myself with an interest in Vajrayana Buddhist practice—a precious example of how Buddhist doctrines of karma, pure view, emptiness and compassion can be *lived* experience.

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waste of time

disappointing ...very disappointing. Full of shit: black dog shit, black cat shit and 100% pure bull shit. Painful, pointless detail: making tea, pot used to make tea, lineage of person pouring tea, etc... struggled to finish, got absolutely nothing from this book...

A Mystical Journey

What a pleasure to listen to this story of adventure and faith. I thoroughly enjoyed it and plan to listen to it again.

love it!

So well written and such a captivating story! Narration was well done too, nice voice and pace.

Like Dune in the Himalayas

Imagine Dune set against the snowy Himalayas instead of a desert planet and “spice” as a sacred hidden land prophesied thousands of years earlier. My favorite Audibel experience. As a dharma practitioner, a wilderness guide and a reader of fables to my toddler, I found all of it like a blanket made of cloud cover, constantly changing with each detail, but always gorgeous. Smart and understated as in old classics like Kidnapped and Treasure Island, but with fantastic twists from the hidden realms of the Himalaya. Worth a year’s worth of Audibel membership.