The Wisdom Codes

by Gregg Braden

New discoveries in biology and the neurosciences are revealing how the structure of language-the words we think and speak-can actually change the way the neurons in our brains and hearts connect. But our ancestors understood this connection intuitively, thousands of years ago. They created specific word-patterns to provide comfort, healing, strength, and inner power in difficult times, and they encoded these powerful words in prayers, chants, mantras, hymns, and sacred writings to preserve them for future generations. Now beloved teacher and thought leader Gregg Braden cracks the code and puts these powerful words in your hands. Perfect as a pocket guide, a reference for spiritual study, or a gift to someone you love, this elegant, compact book contains Wisdom Codes that cut to the core of life's greatest tests, most challenging demands, and hardest lessons. You'll find chapters devoted to healing from loss and grief, facing your unspoken fears, finding certainty in the face of uncertain choices, and finding forgiveness, as well as ancient parables that offer a "fast track" to unraveling life's deepest mysteries. Each Wisdom Code-distilled from a quote, a scripture passage, or a parable-is accompanied by a brief discussion of what the code means, why it's important, and how to apply it in your life.

Genres: Spirituality, Nonfiction, Health, Self Help, Personal Growth, New Age, Neuroscience

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Published August 17, 2020

About the author

New York Times best selling author Gregg Braden is internationally renowned as a pioneer in bridging science and spirituality. Following a successful career as a Computer Geologist for Phillips Petroleum during the 1970s energy crisis, he became a Senior Computer Systems Designer for Martin Marietta Defense Systems during the last year of the Cold War. In 1991 he was appointed the first Technical Operations Manager for Cisco Systems where he led the development of the global support team that assures the reliability of today’s Internet. For more than 22 years, Gregg has searched high mountain villages, remote monasteries, and forgotten texts to uncover their timeless secrets. To date, his work has led to such paradigm-shattering books as The Isaiah Effect, The God Code, The Divine Matrix and his 2008 release, The Spontaneous Healing of Belief: Shattering the Paradigm of False Limits. Gregg’s work is now published in 17 languages and 27 countries and shows us beyond any reasonable doubt that the key to our future lies in the wisdom of our past.

Reviews

[Maria reads SFF]

I am grateful for this knowledge that was shared with me by the amazing human being, Gregg Braden. Highly recommended!

[Marieta Alina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read!!!

I loved this book. I truly admire Gregg Braden. He is a well studied, well read, traveled and spiritual gentleman. I love listening to his views and series on the Gaia TV series entitled “Missing links”. The Wisdom Codes book is a compilation of spiritual practices and teachings brought to us by Gregg to utilize in order to improve our lives and guide ourselves towards the divine. Thank you Gregg.

[Marie Burton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very insightful and helpful for better understanding of concepts and phrases often quoted from the Bible. I found the actual codes to be keepers for future use in my meditation practice.

[Diana Clare · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible and thoughtful. I enjoyed reading history behind the beautiful words or love or wisdom and prayers and praises. My teenagers were also intrigued. We read parts to each other and enjoyed our time and conversations. Grateful this book was shared with me.

[Meelike Eenpuu-Villup · Rating 5 out of 5]

Raamatut hakkasin kohe lugema, sest ees oli autori üritus ka. No tegelikult lugesin raamatu küll alles pärast, aga vahet pole.

Gregg Braden on mees, keda Euroopas peab tutvustama. Teadlane, kes siis uurib spirituaalmaailma. Kõik teavad Bruce Liptonit või Joe Dispenza nime. Vähemalt siis selline on minu kogemus. Ise olen Gregg Bradenit näinud 3 korda: kord läksin Pariisi, sest sõbranna kutsus, et mingi üritus ja ma läksin siis lihtsalt selleks, et koos aega veeta. Kohapeal selgus, et Gregg ja Bruce Lipton olid need tegelased, kelle konverentsile ma läksin. Aasta tagasi nägin neid Baselis ja siis avastasin, et Gregg teeb ritriiti ka Kanadas. Muidu teeb USAs, aga Kanada kõnetas rohkem, nii planeerisin aasta otsa kallist reisi + sealse sõpsi külastamist ja haarasin kaasa ühe raamatu, et ka autogramm saada.
Mul on mitu raamatut, kõik olid lugemata. See raamat sobis, sest lubati “sõnadega eri probleeme lahendada, lein kaasa arvatud”. Mul on endiselt keeruline paar kuud tagasi lahkunud sõbranna surmast üle saada, seega lootsin sellest raamatust leida abi. Seal on üldse erinevaid palveid ja mantraid, millel on pikk ajalugu ja mida võib kasutada ka siis, kui ise jumalasse ei usu. Religioon on loodud niigi vaid inimeste kontrolliks ja hirmu all hoidmiseks.
Katsetanud ma leina mantrat ei ole veel, aga kui vaja, siis proovin.
Raamatust olid mitmed asjad nüüd tuttavad, sest käisin Kanadas 4 päevasel ritriidil ja pärast raamatut lugedes olid mitmed asjad uuesti kordamiseks. Aga ega see ju raisku lähe.

[William Harmon · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book begins fairly aligned with my expectations: An example about how different languages are structured differently and that this affects how people think. That despite these differences, we see both the existence of "mantras" or "spoken words" that are meant to alter how we feel or perceive the world, followed by the assertion that, regardless of culture, such matras seem to have consistent themes: the achievement of serenity through the appreciation of beauty, or dispelling the fear of one's own death.

fascinating!

However, the two facets of this book that just did not hit for me were:

1) Practical guidance. I want to read about the implications of these phenomena and how they work, not have a hand book for all the most (predominantly judeochristian and Hindu) important "wisdom codes" outlined for me to practice myself

2) if most of your sources are contested or controversial... or are "secret lost works", we start getting quite a bit too far into Ancient Aliens levels of conspiracy, for me.

In the end, I was hoping for some academic analysis of languages, and what I got was "quantum field theory proves that God exists and that magic is real" and eeeeeeeeeh.... not for me.

I do give it a star because the author is both clearly passionate about the work and because the Wisdom Codes it goes over do align with good messages, revolving around fortifying our emotional well being in the face of struggle.

[Jean-Michel Desire · Rating 5 out of 5]

English review
Here is one of the most incredible books I could ever expect to have read. I starter it almost a month ago and after the first couple of pages, I realized that if I was to get the most out of it, I needed to read it slowly, take time to ponder and to integrate the words. It is completely in line with all the other audio books or paper copies of Gregg Braden. He always manages to surprise me with his deep research that helps support his findings and explanations. It is truly ‘cutting edge of neurolinguistics’ meeting ‘spiritual wisdom of the ages’. Definitely in my top ten…

Appréciation française
Voici l'un des livres les plus incroyables que j’ai pris plaisir à décortiquer. Je l'ai commencé il y a presqu’un mois et après les deux premières pages, j'ai réalisé que si je voulais en tirer le meilleur parti, je devais le lire lentement, prendre le temps de réfléchir et d'intégrer les mots. Il est tout à fait conforme à tous les autres livres audio ou copies papier de Gregg Braden. Cet auteur parvient toujours à me surprendre par ses recherches approfondies qui aident à étayer ses découvertes et ses explications. C’est un savant mélange de « la pointe de la neurolinguistique » avec la « sagesse spirituelle des temps ». Certainement dans mon top dix…

[Mikki · Rating 3 out of 5]

This isn't what I thought it was going to be. It's more a reference book one can dip into during certain times of life in order to glean the Wisdom Code(s) pertinent to those times and use them to help one through difficulties or times of trial. I thought it would be more a descriptive tome, rather like Gregg Braden's previous books, which I've always enjoyed and found useful and/or enlightening. This one isn't a book you can read through (unless there's nothing else to do). As for using the principles of Mindfulness (which is essentially what's being advocated here), it's already something I do on a daily basis so as to not become down and depressed or desparate in the face of what's going on around me and out in the world. I'll dip into this if I need to, but will shelve it as 'Read'.

[Brett Starr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent reference book for life!

As I continued reading this book, I appreciated the diverse wisdom codes Gregg presented. Very worldly approach to a healthy life opening communication between our brain and heart. Nice to see the spiritual and science realms come together. Truth, Love and forgiveness are very powerful allies for healing. Excellent book. Thank you for writing it, Gregg.

[Adelina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wasn't too sure about this book but I was pleasantly surprised. I appreciated the breakdown and even the history of some of the verses, Psalms, prayers, and mantras. It really created a new perspective on prayers I grew up with. Once you have read the book I think it becomes more of a resource to pull out when you are experiencing a certain emotion or situation. With that said, it is a great tool to have at your disposal.

[Suzanne · Rating 1 out of 5]

If I could give zero starts, I would.

I already read one of his books, and I was attracted to the title of this book and publishing date (2020).

This is just "bla-bla", in self-help world.

I did not learn a thing. I just wanted to finish reading, to tell myself, I read the book.

Do not buy this book, if you expect something new and useful from Gregg Braden.

Buy real Socrate, Blaise Pascal and other philosophe books.

[Anne M. Blumer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A thought-provoking Book

I purchased this book quite some time ago but didn't read it. I just finished it. I will be going back and working through codes that hit me the hardest. One code in particular opened my eyes to an issue I knew but it was explained so well that now, sitting with myself, I will be able to find where the losses occurred and heal. Thank you so much, Gregg Braden for writing this book! It's a book everyone needs to read!

[Anne Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredibly inspiring book

Gregg Braden is a talented writer and speaker with the ability to explain, inspire, and soothe all at the same time. I loved the way he gently uses repitition to infuse the words into our brains. He also clearly shows us how to use each prayer. I recommend this book to anyone who is a seeker of spirituality.

[Tiffany Easterly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Words of Value.

I enjoy learning terms in other languages and what words really mean in the context of their culture. This book takes some of the most quoted verses of spiritual texts from around the world and peels layers of hidden meaning from some of their oldest translations. I recommend this book to anyone who believes in the value of words.

[Christopher · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is life changing

The wisdom in this amazing book is life changing when you take the time to put these principles to practice.

This is not a book that you will just read once, but it will become a hand book that you will keep with yourself as you explore your own life's path.

I highly recommend this

[Eileen · Rating 4 out of 5]

2020. Short excerpts from the scriptures of various traditions - the 3 Abrahamic religions plus Hindu, Buddhist, Essene, Navajo & Egyptian. The author combines these short verses with a meditative technique to bring heart and brain into coherence. In addition to these quotes, the author has put
much wisdom into the book.

[Kathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gregg takes some well-known verses, mantas, and stories and gives them a new twist as to our approach to the use of these words. Using the recent research by Heart/Math Associates, he integrates these words from using the brain to the heart for greater power.

[Fabrizio Poli · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting study of various religions/philosophies and how the study of words influences things.
A simple, quick read that asks some deep questions the reader is then asked to ponder. Certainly got me thinking on a higher realm.

[Ana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting and I opening. Well explained each and every code and why it works. Also gives the reader the opportunity to choose those codes that release best with her background and current situation. It doesn’t matter your religion or beliefs. Enjoyed listening to the book

[Smitha Shetty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Liked the book

I liked the insight laid out in it regarding meaning behind some of the prayers/chants. Thanks to the author for writing the book.

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second time that I have read this book

[Laura Lockhart · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book, it is packed full of wisdom, science, history and spiritual teachings. The codes are powerful if used correctly and will guide you to transformation and true healing

[Milica Raicevic · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book

I would highly recommend this book to anyone on a soul and mind journey to rediscover their true higher self.

[Andreea Cristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing idea as a subject for studying, can't wait to start applying the wisdom codes in day to day life! Thank you very much for it!

[Belinda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good reminders

[Diana Thoresen · Rating 5 out of 5]

a pleasant write filled with spiritual tidbits: i loved his take on wheeler research and navajo prayers

[Stephen Radentz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not my favorite Braden book. But still some great life changing info.

[Valerie Wilhite · Rating 5 out of 5]

Favorite author

Captivating Essence. Truth and WISDOM using ancient spiritual knowledge text and teachings and how to apply them to your daily practices.

[Sharon Cowen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life changing words.

I ran out of copy space on Kindle because there is so much to which I want to refer back. It's Braden at his best and most succinct. Loved it.

[John Stockton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating powerful synopsis of holy scripture across the ages and traditions, and how to use it as a practise!