The Saffron Robe

by T. Lobsang Rampa

Book by T. Lobsang Rampa

Genres: Philosophy, Buddhism, Religion, Spirituality, Fiction, Self Help, Occult

224 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published July 1, 1965

Reviews

[Sia Smith · Rating 2 out of 5]

No me ha impresionado demasiado. Tiene capítulos interesantes, pero en general es bastante plano

[Jonathan Fischer · Rating 4 out of 5]

even though he was a fraud, its good fiction.

[Mihai Paulet · Rating 5 out of 5]

A crude view of the life in a lamasery from Tibet, before all the tragic events The Land of Snows were to go through at the hands of their neighbours.

It is written from the perspective of a young boy (age not specified), with, what I felt to be, complete honesty (I skipped the controversy of the author being actually a plumber).

Some mundane aspects about the monk life are exposed, while other, more mystical ones, are looked upon without the feeling of ‘holier than thou’ that religious life sometimes assumes.

[Arturo Rebolledo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Justamente el libro que necesitaba leer, el autor en sus memorias del mágico Tíbet, va contando de qué se trata la cultura y la religión budista. De toda la disciplina y el compromiso que se vive para estar en comunión con uno mismo, y con Dios. Nos explica la naturaleza de las religiones y porque el hombre la necesita crecer en virtud. Una lectura interesante para uno que no tiene ni idea de cómo se vive la vida por allá tan lejos.

[Αγγελική · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best book of Lobsang Rampa for me !! I really enjoyed the interesting knowledge of the Buddhist monks's lifes in combination with all the humorous moments of the writer's childhood in the lamasery !! Every single page of the book is enjoyable❤️❤️

[Naira · Rating 5 out of 5]

"...cuando extraemos lo esencial de cada religión, descubrimos que todas tiene características básicas comunes. Esto significa que existe un Dios, que existe un Ser Supremo. Podemos adorarlo de muchas maneras diferentes, y lo único que importa es que lo adoremos con fé."

[Natalia Nakamura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Me encanta la manera en la que la narración tan pacífica del libro coincide con las enseñanzas budistas
El final fue demasiado abrupto! Me gustaría haber podido conocer más sobre Lobsang antes de acabar :(

[Ryan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not really as thought provoking as the Third Eye!

[Ace Diaz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Las 4 Nobles Verdades.

No importa la religión sino el espíritu del hombre que la profesa.

[S'hi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another glimpse at the complexities of relationships makes this volume an extension of earlier topics with room for the developing conversations within the community around these social tensions. Many would find his opinions jarring. But within the context of opening a space for discussion with compassion rather than hostile judgment, Lobsang Rampa is an early participant in opening minds to practices beyond one’s own domain.

Some coverage of the use of crystals is also considered in this volume. It seems more akin to the use or fear of mirrors in certain communities, rather than believably Tibetan technique.

[Nathan · Rating 3 out of 5]

"The Saffron Robe" is more tales of young Lobsang Rampa's monastery days in Tibet. Although this volume seems to overlap with part of the timeline of the author's first book "The Third Eye" it can be read independently without being difficult to follow. Also framed within this book are outlines of basic Buddhist teachings such as the life of Gautama, the Four Noble Truths, and The Eightfold Path.

I found this to be a quick and enjoyable read. I derived additional amusement from the cover image of my Corgi paperback copy in which a black and white portrait of the author bears a striking resemblance to Louis CK.

[Vivek · Rating 3 out of 5]

Briefly touching upon the tenets of Buddhism and a cameo by Dalai Lama, the book is through the eyes of the author as a small kid thrust into the workings of a lamasery but being the chosen one has its perks as he realises. A different look into the insides of a lamasery and the routines that govern the place is all you'll get from this book.

[Marlene Goo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sirve para conocer los inicios de Lobsang Rampa, cuando no quería ser monje, las costumbres y vida cotidiana del Chakpori y el Potala. Las historias no son tan impresionantes ni enriquecedoras como en sus demás libros. Es el previo y el precedente.

[The Elusive]

Lobsang would have been a great roleplayer.

[Aline]

Registrei um livro no BookCrossing.com!
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[Benito · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ver mi comentario a "El tercer ojo" del mismo autor.

[Mihaela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Descrieri pitoresti din Tibet. O incursiune in elementele de bază ale spiritualității intr-o manieră simplă si lejeră.

[Lohana Saby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Le livre revient sur l’enfance et l’enseignement de Lobsang par son Guide lama. Apprentissage de l’histoire du bouddhisme et des leçons apportées par la foi. Livre facile à lire. Se passe au Tibet.

[Aditi Agarwal · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book ... Worth a re-read :)

[Sashankps · Rating 5 out of 5]

the book the got me in love with Rampa! so serene and relaxing.

[Craven · Rating 1 out of 5]

Reviews of Books in English that (For Better or Worse) Came my Way during Peru Travels in 75 Words or Less, Part 8

How it came my way : Traded out for another book at a hostel book exchange

When exposed for being a plumber from Devon, England and not the Tibetan, he claimed to be hosting the spirit of this lama pioneering decades earlier what Rachel Dolezal would call "transracialism".

[Julius Tugba]

Ok