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The Third Eye by
Author: T. Lobsang Rampa
Hard cover, good condition.
The Third Eye by T. Lobsang Rampa, published in 1956, presents itself as the autobiographical account of a young Tibetan monk's spiritual journey. The narrative follows the protagonist, Lobsang Rampa, through his rigorous monastic training at the Chakpori Lamasery, culminating in a mystical surgical procedure that purportedly opens his 'third eye,' granting him heightened perception and psychic abilities. The book delves into Tibetan culture, spiritual practices, and metaphysical experiences. However, the authenticity of Rampa's account has been widely disputed. Investigations revealed that the author was actually Cyril Henry Hoskin, a British man with no known ties to Tibet, who claimed that his body was occupied by the spirit of a Tibetan lama named Tuesday Lobsang Rampa. Despite questions about its veracity, The Third Eye gained popularity in the West, contributing to the fascination with Eastern mysticism and esoteric knowledge.
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