Darkness Over Tibet (Mystic Traveller Series)

Might be appealing to New Age faith fools, not enough history.but still, written in the adventure style of the 30's, some interesting tidbits regarding Tibetan Lamaism and its occult underpinnings, now wearing masks of 'scientific ' and 'ecological', 'feminine' and 'democratic', instead of the medieval occult clerical priesthood that it still is. I absolutely believe that they were eating human flesh in Tibet , as described in this book, since according to the exhaustive research of the Trimondis on the Law of Inversion of Tibetan Buddhism.[...]and my own experience as an ex Tibetan Buddhist, ( TB is really about the occult) they did eat human flesh , Trungpa did, and others who were considered mahasiddhis, (which means power , these lamas are all about power over the world, ) and other substances to prove in their "advanced practices" that they had transcended beyond good and bad, disgusting and pure, that is what Tibetan Buddhism is really about power , through occult practices. They eat their gurus piss and s*** in the form of ditsi pills as it is considered enlightened energy and healing properties . People just do not get that these are still black magicians, and how primitive their beliefs really are. These are not scientists, or bringers of harmony and peace, they are deceivers, and will use every trick in the book to recreate what they lost in Tibet. They are all about the occult and very little about Buddhism. That is how the Dalai Lama has fooled so many people.

Illion's short story about his travels in Tibet yielded many interesting truths wrapped in a very engaging story. As the main character, we see a man gifted in many respects, capable and very bright with soul-passion. His struggle to learn more about Tibet takes him to many spiritual guru's and different 'teachers' who all seem very capable of charming the masses.Illion himself has his own interesting philosophy and intuition and he uses it to weigh the individuals and philosophies he encounters on his journey. We're given a really interesting look inside Tibet, and discover - like so many other religious institutions - the claim of being benevolent isn't enough to make you so. We also see that evil cloaks itself in a shroud of good in order to deceive unwitting travelers and truth-seeker who are not wary.The story itself is a great metaphor for any truth seeker who is newly awakening and wading into the New Age movement. Many a dark individual poses as a light worker, just as many criminal masterminds pose as philanthropist. The take-home lesson being always learn as much as you can, keep a cool head, and trust your gut when it comes to those claiming spiritual superiority.

Illion's Darkness Over Tibet can perhaps be regarded as a spiritual myth-buster. In a concise, simple, flowing prose the author has communicated esoteric truths that would engage the reader's interest and challenge the dogmas and practices of traditional as well as New Agey spiritual paths. Illion writes that there are two types of spirituality and defines matter as the battleground on which the two types of spirituality come into opposition. This opposition is a natural consequence of polarity (like positive and negative electric charges) and is not something that can be (or needs to be )fixed. The created being (man) has the choice of aligning with one of the two types of spirituality and this choice involves a spiritual struggle and turnmoil. According to him, absolute impartiality where all divisions and polarity ceases to exist is an attribute of the Creator. A creature who aspires to this state of absolute impartiality oversteps its bounds and aligns with the descending current of life. Highly recommended for open-minded seekers of truth.

This book tells of a journey that penetrated through the insulation of a culture. The author shares his prespective of Tibet's past. He reveils that the unknown continuously tests ones's beliefs and physical endurance. We have to admit to ourselves we are pulled towards all the universal mysteries even today.

Wow.. I will never get to go to Tibet.. yet after reading this incredible book, I feel as if I had been there.Fascinating and interesting.Often seems like Fantasia.. yet very well documented, so I guess.. it's all true. Amazing. A must read.. for a well-rounded education.It is more than a good read.. it expands your horizon in many ways..I could not put the book down.. til I turned the last page.

It is a compound of interesting anecdotes and a little data, with complete lack of introspection, I expected more of such an incredible one in a lifetime experience.

This book is just plain foolishness. As has already been said, a travel book of its time, of totally improbable events, unlikely places, and no way to verify anything.If you want to learn about Tibet, read some good modern books, by folks who have really been there. Don't waste your time/money on this book.

This book will continue to sell on the idea that the story is probably true.I am convinced that "Darkness Over Tibet" is a work of fiction.Theodore Illion could have authenticated his story if he had told the readers of the actual location of the "mystery place" ! On the other hand, the "true location" would have proved the story to be a lot of baloney. (If Theodore Illion was really the righteous person that he makes himself out to be - why did he not publicize the location in more detail and thus probably save future victims?)I am inclined to think that Theodore Illion had spun a story around a much smaller negative Tantric operation that he may have encountered during his travels in Tibet. Illion has used this tale as a platform to share his own reactions/ ideas with the readers.The adventure is racy but very sketchy and in many places appears contrived.Darkness Over Tibet is reflective of the type of fiction that sold during the time of its first publication. Lost Horizon , stories of Tarzan, Rider Haggard's "She" and some of Kiplings novels are examples.There is lot of interest in Tibet these days - this book can rake in the extra moolah!

Wow, what a powerful read. Illion has given us a great book, interweaving a fascinating story with amazingly insightful pearls of wisdom. While the New Age community is preaching love and light and just thinking positive thoughts, "Darkness..." gives actual practical information on the pitfalls that can befall the spiritual seeker. Although some complain that they don't think the book is entirely factual, I think that misses the point. As with the works of Carlos Casteneda, factual or not, the book is filled with amazing insights.

I do not know if the author really went there. I have many doubts about that but it is not important. The teachings and the story are very great and it does help us to see that evil does exist. All is not love. Be prepared to wake up and realized that as soon as possible.Moreover, he tells us that the spiritual path is not an easy one and be ready to fight for your soul as in the movie Matrix.

Very interesting and better than his first book. Some Tibetan secrets herein.

Whether the story is based on factual events or not, this book offers more than just an interesting narrative.It is one of the not-so-many sources that can give us true insight into the spiritual journey, with it's dangers and traps. The idea that there are two 'higher' forces, both positive and negative, is extremely important to understand when one seeks in spiritual matters. The idea that the 'Prince of Darkness' can, and most often does, appear as an angel of light, is key to our lives.Within the captivating story there are lots of little gems of wisdom, and whoever wrote this story, true or not, clearly had a very good grasp on the nature of our reality.I totally recommend this book for anyone interested in matters of the 'soul'.

Illions fiction renders well the reality of pretense, ritualistic blind belief and wickedness in religious and spiritual practises."More and more I began to be aware of the fact that life, including life on the spiritual plane, was not an affair of peaceful contemplation and quiet worship, but a dreadful turmoil, a grim fight, and a bitter struggle."