3923 - Life and Teachings of the master of the far east volume 1
Author: Baird T. Spalding
Description: This first volume narrates the 1894-95 expedition of eleven Western investigators into India and Tibet, where they purportedly encountered the Himalayan Great Masters. Through vivid accounts—visits to the Temple of Silence, demonstrations of astral projection, walking on water, healing miracles, and encounters with “Temple of the Great Tau Cross”—SPalding presents East–West spiritual synthesis, claiming the Christ consciousness as the highest state of divine awareness atop Buddhist and yogic traditions . ⸻ Keywords: Himalayan Masters, spiritual expedition, astral projection, walking on water, Christ consciousness, New Thought, metaphysical experiences ⸻ Ideal for: New Age and metaphysical readers, spiritual seekers curious about mystical practices, fans of East–West spiritual fusion, and those who enjoy firsthand-style adventure narrative with supernatural elements (). ⸻ Age: 22 years and up (recommended for mature readers interested in metaphysical ideas and narrative storytelling) . ⸻ Theme: Transcendence of physical laws, spiritual mastery, unity of religious traditions, the Christ ideal as highest consciousness, bridging occult East and rational West. ⸻ Tone: Narrative, engaging, wondrous, exploratory—documentary-style storytelling blending awe with mystical revelation . ⸻ Book Type: Metaphysical travelogue; spiritual adventure; New Thought classic; first in a six-volume series. ⸻ Length: 151 pages.