The Secret of Shambhala: In Search of the Eleventh Insight Paperback – November 1, 2001

If you, like me, finished The Celestine Prophecy and thought, "Okay, but what's the next level of cosmic synchronicity and energy fields?", then buckle up, because The Secret of Shambhala: In Search of the Eleventh Insight is about to take your brain on a trek through the Himalayas. And let me tell you, it's less about sherpas and more about shifting realities.Picking this up felt less like reading a book and more like receiving a coded message from the universe, disguised as an adventure novel. Redfield has this knack for blending spiritual concepts with a plot that keeps you turning pages faster than you can say "collective consciousness." This time, the quest for the legendary Shambhala isn't just a geographical one; it's a deep dive into the power of intention, prayer, and how our inner world shapes our outer reality.What hit me most personally was the exploration of energy dynamics. I've always been sensitive to the 'vibes' of places and people, and this book felt like it was finally giving language to that feeling. It talks about subtle energy fields, the impact of fear versus love, and how our focused intention can actually influence outcomes. It made me stop and think about every interaction, every thought – like, am I accidentally sending out chaotic energy signals? It's both fascinating and slightly terrifying in the most enlightening way.The journey to Shambhala itself is filled with challenges and mystical encounters, pushing the protagonist (and the reader) to integrate these abstract ideas into tangible experiences. It wasn't always easy; some concepts felt like trying to grasp mist. But the persistent, adventurous narrative pulled me through, making the insights feel earned and deeply meaningful. It's a powerful reminder that spiritual understanding isn't just intellectual; it's something you live and experience.Finishing this book left me with a buzzing feeling – like I'd just had a major energetic tune-up. It didn't solve all my problems, obviously, but it gave me new tools and a fresh perspective on navigating the world. It encouraged me to pay closer attention to my intuition, to be more deliberate with my thoughts and feelings, and to see the interconnectedness in everything. It's the kind of book that makes you feel like the universe is winking at you, constantly offering clues if you're just paying attention.So, if you're ready for an adventure that's as much internal as it is external, and if you're open to the idea that there's a whole lot more going on beneath the surface of reality, grab The Secret of Shambhala. Just be warned: your brain might start seeing synchronicities everywhere. Mine certainly did!

I have read and listened to all four of the books over and over again. My one critique is that the audio quality of The Secret of Shambhala is not as clear and crisp as the other three, which is a disappointment since this audio book was read by LeVar Burton. He’s amazing! I hope someday this audio book can be cleaned up. Otherwise, I love the Celestine Insight books! It spoke of the times back when they came out; it timelessly speaks to our time now! That is why I’m re-reading and re-listening to all of them again and again. Thank you James Redfield! I wish there were more books continuing the spiritual adventure of the insights with our protagonist (us) and Wilson James.

Those who enjoy Redfield always have mixed feelings. The mixture comes from fairly low quality writing with a deep message-- an odd combination indeed. Redfield might argue that this paradox is a link in the "coincidence" chain, attracting some, bypassing others. If you watched the Celestine movie (worth watching), you saw the same thing-- some pretty bad acting coupled with some good messages, particularly about relationships, controlling behaviors, etc. If you prefer hard to soft, a more edged, and much better shot movie on the topic is Besson's (Fifth Element) and Stratham's REVOLVER --a violent and deep exploration of the negative consequences of ego, not for all, but for students of the science of mind-- a real treat, especially if you're a TRANSPORTER fan and don't mind a little jog into the mind and the "game behind the game" ala 13th floor, matrix, etc.The present volume leaves the iffy and distracting new age detritus of reincarnation and "signs of the end" of the 10th, and gets us back into the enjoyable and important topics of love and harmony with ourself and others. To translate what a Christian or Baha'i perspective might identify with: his idea of coincidences harmonizes with the idea of "confirmations of the Holy Spirit"; his idea of the "unseen energy" is congruent with the perennial idea of grace; his idea of "prayer" coinicides with- well, prayer!If you got to this book from a link on request prayers dot com, the idea of an expanding network of prayer for the whole planet seen there has more than a fictional edge-- namely, the older Christian idea of a "prayer list." Anyone who has had serious problems, with health, relationships, finances, and who has tried the prayer list concept, knows that the energy he's talking about is far more than just fiction or new age claptrap. Hopefully deeply religious people, whether Islamic, Christian, Bahai, Hindu, Buddhist or Jewish, will take the time to read this-- the principles are truly grounded in many older mystic traditions from every Prophet.In the end, regardless of how altruistic we are, we judge books like this by relating them to our personal experiences and lives. On that front, it stands the test of time and is as valuable in 2009/2010 as it was a few years ago! Well worth reading-- and not just for the entertainment, diversion or fun-- will truly inspire and may even solve difficult personal dilemmas, situations or problems. If it helps you in a personal way, the grace is there, "by any other name..."

This book I feel like is very underrated, it’s a great read and informative to those that juice to receive! I read this book for the first time about 15 years ago and reading it now again definitely resonates much more with me and I can say that all books of this awesome journey “James Redfield” is taking us are just very special!