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SECRETS OF THE LOST MODE OF PRAYER by Gregg
Braden
(A Book Review by Virginia H. Lane)
Has a particular method (or mode) of prayer been lost? According to Gregg Braden, author of Secrets of the Lost Mode of Prayer, the key to praying in a way that could change the world has been lost. Gregg believes that information known to the ancients is available today through documents that have been discovered within the last few centuries. (*author's note: Although he didn't say this, I assume this knowledge was presumably kept from the common man an effort to control the masses.) In research over 20 years, Braden found that these secrets are still known and used in secluded monasteries in Tibet. He shares what he has learned in Secrets of the Lost Mode of Prayer and other books he has written. Braden tells his story objectively, with information coming from a variety of sources. He quotes the Gnostic Gospels as well as other beliefs. He does not attempt to foist any religious bent upon the reader but simply gives the information from which he came to his understanding of prayer. He gives examples of prayer from the perspective of many. One insight given on the power of prayer is from Reverend Samuel Shoemaker who "described the power of prayer to create change in a single, poetic, and perhaps deceptively simple sentence: 'Prayer may not change things for you, but it for sure changes you for things.'." (xvii) I, Virginia, have to admit that I was curious when I found out about this book. I checked it out of the library. As I read, I was able to relate the information to other things I've learned. I have done much research over the years. Different religions and ministries often say the same things but in different words. I may better understand what one has said by studying views of another. In this case, I found that Braden has a way of saying things that clarifies some of my other studies. For instance, Readers of the Bible are mystified by I Thessalonians 5:17 which tells us to pray continuously. That's certainly a challenge. Braden's premise about prayer answers this question. Braden believes that there are several aspects that lead up to prayer. We must recognize the hurts within us and use wisdom. We are to forgive; his term is to bless. (Another insight on blessing your enemies,) We are to take time to see the beauty around us. By doing these things we tune into our Creator. Then we are ready for Prayer. What is the lost mode of prayer? I don't want to spoil it by telling you exactly what he says. One has to read the whole book to comprehend. It's a fairly easy read. In some spots, one has to re-read to get the meaning as Braden bogs down in verbiage. However, on the whole, it's an easy read. It only took me four hours during which time I also took a nap when my eyes got tired. If read with an open mind, the Secret of the Lost Mode of Prayer can add to the reader's knowledge and understanding of Prayer. Happy reading! On Back Cover: Could our deepest hurts reveal the key to a powerful form of prayer that was lost 17 centuries ago? What can we learn today fro the greatest secret of our most cherished traditions? "THERE ARE BEAUTIFUL AND WILD FORCES WITHIN UP."
With these words, the mystic St. Francis described what ancient
traditions believed was the most powerful force in the universe--the
power of prayer. For more than 20 years, Gregg Braden has
searched for evidence of
a forgotten form of prayer that was lost to the west following the
biblical edicts of the early Christian Church. In the 1990s, he
found and documented this form of prayer still being used in the remote
monasteries of central Tibet. He also found it practiced in
sacred rites throughout the high deserts of the American Southwest.In this book, Braden describes this ancient form of prayer that has no words or outward expressions. Then, for the first time in print, he leads us on a journey exploring what our most intimate experiences tell us about our deepest beliefs. Through case histories and personal accounts, Braden explores the wisdom of these timeless secrets, and the power that awaits each of us...just beyond our deepest hurt! Other material can be found at http://www.GreggBraden.com |
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