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"Few people have awaken to the realization of what life really holds for them. We find the
greater majority drifting through life, dissatisfied, dazed, chrushed, or uncertain.
Each must learn to lay hold of life and begin to express, from his own life center, with purposeful,
definite action, the gifts that God has given him. Each must unfold his own life.
It is not possible for one to live for another. No one can express your life for you,
and none can say how you must express your own life.
'As the Father hath life in Himself, so hath He given unto the Son to have life in Himself.'
A soul cannot realize this and just drift, for the whole purpose of life reveals itself in the privilege
and opportunity of expressing the God self within.
That man is, and shall be the divine image and likenesss of Himself is God's purpose for man.
To express that God has conceived for him should be man's great purpose in Life."
-Volume 1, page 141-142.
"There is no question but these people have brought the Light through the long ages,
and they prove by their daily life and works that this Light does exist just as it did thousands of years ago."
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Baird T. Spalding
Todd has made an excellent research into the life of the American Mystic
Bayard Spalding and it is my opinion that
Life and Teaching of the Masters of the Far East
should be renamed to
The gospel according to Baird T. Spalding
Comments: Volume 1-3 describes Mr Spaldings and his research party's personal
experince with the Masters, for three and half years. Althought as the name imply, it is hard to find any
quote from the Scriptures of Far East. The Masters quote some bibleverses instead.
Volume 4-6 are personal writings by Baird T. Spalding. You might find some quotes from the
Far East in them, because Mr. Spalding was born in India.
These books are counted as religious classics and they are a light not only for the spiritual minded,
but also for psycologists and philosophers.
The Masters does not remember of any "seen on Televison Guru". Instead they are like grown
children, who have develop themselves to true spiritual life philosophers, who prove their own theories in
their own life.
These books will change your life, as it did for me- buy all of them. You will not be disappointed.
The six volume set cost less than 60 US Dollars, Just save 10 Dollars each month and after a half year.
You will be lucky owner of them, but maybe not for a long time, becuse you want to lend them away.
I have given away three set of these already. I suggest you give them away to poor people who else wouldn't
be able to read them, less buy them. They get:
of 10 candles.
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gaeltact@erols.com Alexandria, Virginia, March 11, 2000
5 Stars! The best set of books I have ever read...and read.
Baird T. Spalding takes you on a wonderful, remarkable journey to meet the Masters and see the
Truth they live in their everyday lives. As a Christian, I find these books to be in complete agreement with
Jesus's teachings in the Holy Scriptures. Though the Masters are not Christian, they profess that Christ IS
the Way.
The Masters take off the "religious" hat, and put on true Spirituality.
No New Age
mumbo jumbo, just timeless Truth.
We are Children of the Living God as the Saviour taught, and the
Masters teach and exemplify this in their day-to-day living. Spalding's writing is superb. I felt as if I were there on
location with him.
After reading the Masters, I read the Bible in a whole new light. Christ's teachings
come to life in these short, easy-read volumes. I would like to have some contacts and exchange ideas with other
readers of these books and perhaps start a discussion group.
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Diana Parsonage from New Zealand, 05/08/98
If you only read one set of books in your life, this is it!
This is the set of books I have been waiting for, these books take you right to the
core, no longer will your wade through New Age Mumbo Jumbo to find what
you've been looking for, these books offer food for the soul and as you read, you
recognise the deep spiritual truth, they lighten your world. If you only read a few
books in your life, this set has to be amoung them. Once your have read them
you will find yourself reading them over and over, and each time, you will read
something different, more meaningful to your own life experience! This set of
books leaves one with no doubt that this isn't how it is. These Master's have
done it, it is real, they show the way. As I was reading I thought this is what I
should have been taught, everything else in comparison is false knowledge.
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Life and Teachings of the Masters of the Far East.
August 1, 2000
Reviewer: A reader from Knoxville, Tennessee
These were the first books my grandmother gave me to read
when I was eighteen, a quarter of a century ago.
These obscure spirtiual tales of Nepal and Tibet, High Lamas
and an International Metaphysics Research Team. All posturing
that the Bible story miracles we grew up hearing are not only
true, but true to our nature. Could this be the real story of
Shangri-la? Didn't Jesus say of his miracles, "You will do this
and more"?
For me, each chapter captures the imagination, challenges my
concept of what is possible on a day to day basis, and inspires
my heart with prayers and teachings that quicken my spirit. I've
never found any prayers anywhere that are more "alive". When
I am weary, they give me solice and immediate rejuvination.
When I use them in a somewhat regular practice, I notice great
accelarations in synchronistic flows, shifts into higher mental
acuity, and sense complete ease.
Great Godly Goodies! That deep experience of full aliveness
and being on track! It seems as if by being merely aligned with
the concepts and prayers, my life is enhanced, "spritually turbo
charged" in some way.
I don't know what Mr.Spaldings experience was. I chose,
those many years ago to merely leave my mind open to the
possibilities.
My experience has been so profound, consistant and
longstanding, that I am prone to share the books again and
again.
I am thankful to see them so easily available and so well
recieved. Thank you GrandMother.
--This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.
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This series of books changed the course of my life.
July 30, 2000 Reviewer: Bob God from Chino Vally, Arizona
In the summer of 1965 I wandered into a little bookshop almost by
accident - or so I thought at the time. I was only eleven years old
but had already begun a quest for spirituality that my deep
involvement in my local church had left unfulfilled. A kind and
generous woman at the bookstore recommended that I should buy
and read Baird T. Spaulding's "Life and Teaching" series. She even
adjusted the price so that I could afford to buy the whole set all at
once.
This series of books changed the entire course of my life.
The profound truths revealed in Spaulding's narrative account of his
journeys through the Himalayas come fast and furious, one after
another, until the reader is transferred to the remote mountain
villages and wilderness in which holy men have sought enlightenment
for thousands of years.
In the many years that have passed since my first reading of this
series, I have bought the set whenever I could find a rare copy. I
have given away more than a dozen sets of this remarkable series of
books, always after re-reading them. Invariably, the persons to
whom I have given them have all remarked that their lives have been
changed for the better by the experience of having read this
wonderful set of books.
This new paperback reprinting of Spaulding's classic series offers a
remarkable opportunity for anyone seeking an insight into a truly
spiritual existence. I believe that it is no coincidence that the
reprinting comes at a time when unprecedented numbers of people
are embarking on personal quests of spiritual growth.
--This text refers to the Paperback edition.
The book series that can provide meaning for your life,
November 12, 2000
Reviewer: RCS from Cleveland, Ohio
When a friend of mine gave me this series of books as a gift, he
made me promise that I would read them. He knew that I do not
have much time to read. He also knew that these are rather
"deep", and therefore could not be properly read in ten minute
segments fit into a busy day. I waited until a recent vacation, and
I took the set of books along. Once I started, I could not stop. It
took me over a year to fulfill my promise, and I blame myself for
losing this year of my life. These books are absolutely incredible.
No matter what faith you have, or do not have, you will be
inspired. Although the content is amazing and sometimes
incredible, it is presented with such honesty and
straightforwardness that it is believable. I found that I WANTED
to believe it. And I NEEDED it to be true. All limitations have
now been removed from my life, and I cannot fail in my renewed
mission to serve others. Thank you, Baird T. Spalding. And of
course, thank you, My God.
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opened eyes,
November 28, 2000
Reviewer: eric_reevs from Eugene Oregon USA
From an early age I began my search for truth. I came from a
strong religious background. In my twenties I became disatisfied
with the teachings. I knew that there was more. In my search I
came across "Masters of the Far east" or I should say the book
found me. When I read the books they struck a chord deep
within my soul that said this is what I have been looking for. This
is the truth that the major religions do not teach. So simple and
pure. These books changed my life. I highly recomend these
books for those who are sincerely looking for truth.
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Here's to the Quest for a Higher Consciousness,
September 7, 2000
Reviewer: Zabryna Guevara from Brooklyn, NY United States
I have begun the journey into Mr. Spalding's adventures and have
come out completely inspired! I had been looking for a book that
discussed spirituality but also gave validity to many questions that
people have today. This not only celebrates the validity of seeking
a more fulfilled existence it truly made me understand that the life
and experiences of Jesus are very tangible and possible for one to
achieve.
Mr. Spalding travels through Tibet among other places and lays
out a landscape of magnificence in relating how some of these
people here live the life of Jesus and don't really consider it a life
"miracles" so much as simply and truly living.
I have recommended the book since I read it and will keep on
doing so. It has helped solidify my own spirituality and beliefs and
reminds me there is a MUCH better existence awaiting us all if
we just go towards it.
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La Vie des Maitres, January 5, 2000
Reviewer: paul from canada, québec
..pour ceux qui parlent français....J ai lu la première fois ce livre en
1971. Une édition avec photographies. Quel découverte pour un jeune
homme de 21 ans ! ....Ce livre m a inspiré depuis ce temps. A tous les
jours le matin je lis un passage au hasard ou une phrase favorite, et a
toutes les fois j y trouve une joie profonde qui me guide tout le long de
la journée. Je conseille ce livre à tous ceux qui veulent découvrir leur
vrai nature spirituel. Écris dans une forme simple et avec des mots de
tous les jours. La Vérité toute simple, toute pure s en dégage...En faite
on ne fais pas que lire ce livre..on le vis ....
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God reveals it all in these books. No more mystery.
May 9, 2001
Reviewer: Barbara Dysart from Woodland Hills,
California United States
I know these teachings to be true because I am living them. Because of
my disbelief in death, I resisted dying, though I seemed to be doing just
that. I was led to read these books. My body went through and is still
going through the vibrations spoken of and I can see concrete evidence
of my flesh turning from a material substance to a spiritual one. Words
are inadequate for me to express my gratitude for these books. As a
result of reading them and completely accepting the truths, I shall never
see death. I intend to join Jesus and the Masters some day and help
them with their work.
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Imputrescible, April 25, 2001
Reviewer: Bruce Getrost from Pena Blanca, N. M. United States
It is inconceivable to me that anyone could read this set of books
through and remain unchanged. The clarity and profound, yet simple,
truths conveyed leave no doubt as to the veracity of the text. Mr.
Spalding could not possibly have conjured all of this up!
Everyone is free to think what they want even if those thoughts
condemn a person to the life that most of us are raised to live. This
point was brought out over and over again in this work. My favorite
passage from the book is: "Their are not less than one hundred and
thirty million(aproximate population of the U.S. in the 1880's) masters
in the U.S. alone and further proof of this is that noone but a master
could appear to be something he's not."
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Truly Inspirational, April 1, 2001
Reviewer: A reader from Portland, OR USA
Having been raised as a Jehovah's Witness, Truth was a word that was
beat into my head. But until I read these books the meaning of the
word TRUTH never actually filled my heart or soul. These books
answered questions that my subconscious knew needed to be
answered, yet never knew how to ask. Jesus the man, the son of god,
attained the 'Christ' status through the way he lived his life. A status that
he came here to show US ALL how to achieve in this lifetime. God did
not give to one what he did not give to all, and as children of god also,
we can achieve this status as well. It is nice to know that we are not
just mere servants to what most religions describe as a jealous,
haughty, grudge holding God, attributes that would make a terrible
'man' let alone 'God'. The books are truly inspirational and I could
never possibly do them justice.
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Eye opener, August 26, 2005
Reviewer: Bodan144@direcway.com
Coupled with "A Course in Miracles" and a small handful of others, these are
THEE most powerful set of books ever written. This is of course my
individual perspective, but one must come to understand that we humans know
close to nothing about the infinite world of the absolute. Considering the
fact that we exist in the physical realm in physical garments, it is
virtually impossible for us to know anything other than the reality "within
which" we have been conditioned. Being that is the case, it is difficult for
us to believe anything beyond our limited objective experience and easy to
discount these books as untrue or fabricated... About half way through
volume one (when reading it way back when)I found that I could not get into
it, but I later discovered that I simply was not ready for it. A person must
be "prepared" to handle the Truth contained in these books and such
preparation involves a process of time, patience and assimilating it little
by little. More importantly, it should also be understood that as powerful
as these books are, they only share Truth through the written word. Real
Truth comes to us in the "form" of Light and again, we can only assimilate
extremely brief exposures to this light at a time. In other words, Truth
coming to us through the written word is powerful, but it is not even the
tip of the iceberg when assimilated directly through our being, as filtered
through our soul.
I found myself being compelled to go back again and again to these books and
I wound up reading, studying and formulating affirmations from certain
sections because they were so powerful. While there is no way to confirm
whether these books are fabricated or not doesn't matter because the real
Truth is found only within one's being. I for one do not believe they are
fabricated, but I can easily relate to other people's reservations. We all
have free will to believe what we will. Another important point here is that
people have much fear imbedded within them, much more than they care to know
or could even begin to imagine. That hidden fear invokes a entire inner
system of non-belief. Think about it. Jesus is alive and well in these
adventures. Millions upon millions want to believe that and believe in His
return as well. When it comes down to it, however, a Spiritual Being
carrying such "Light Power," creates fear in those who could not handle
"True Light" because light brings out darkness that we all have within us.
That may sound a bit convoluted, but nonetheless, it is True.
I highly recommend these books, but it also wise to accept the fact that the
Real Truth, meaning Light, Love, Peace, whatever your definition, can only
be found, brought out and expanded upon from within the soul, for that is
where God's piece of Himself abides within us. It is the eternal flame
within the heart.
The first week in July 2006. I received a letter by the secretary of
Her Royal Highness Princess Madeleine.
Translated to English it said: " Her Royal Highness Princess Madeleine
has asked me to convey a warm thanks for the nice books, they will certainly be a source
of both happiness and benefits."
Den första veckan i juli 2006 fick jag ett brev från Princessan Madeleines sekreterare. Det står skrivet: "
Hennes Kungliga Höghet Princessan Madeleine
har bett mig att framföra ett varmt tack för de trevliga böckerna, som säkert kommer att vara till både glädje och nytta."
Blanka Vlasic
Highjumper
on the back of the photo Blanka Vlasic wrote:"P.S thank you for the books."
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