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Many Lives, Many Masters /Messages from the Masters: Tapping into the Power of Love
219 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2002
About the author
Brian L. Weiss
61 books2,157 followersAs a traditional psychotherapist, Dr. Brian Weiss was astonished and skeptical when one of his patients began recalling past-life traumas that seemed to hold the key to her recurring nightmares and anxiety attacks. His skepticism was eroded, however, when she began to channel messages from "the space between lives," which contained remarkable revelations about Dr. Weiss's family and his dead son. Using past-life therapy, he was able to cure the patient and embark on a new, more meaningful phase of his own career.
A graduate of Columbia University and Yale Medical School, Brian L. Weiss M.D. is Chairman Emeritus of Psychiatry at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami.
Dr. Weiss maintains a private practice in Miami. In addition, Dr. Weiss conducts national and international seminars and experiential workshops as well as training programs for professionals.
(from the author's webpage)
A graduate of Columbia University and Yale Medical School, Brian L. Weiss M.D. is Chairman Emeritus of Psychiatry at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami.
Dr. Weiss maintains a private practice in Miami. In addition, Dr. Weiss conducts national and international seminars and experiential workshops as well as training programs for professionals.
(from the author's webpage)
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September 1, 2011
This was an interesting one and a fast read. It kept me up late two nights in a row! You know, you have to read these things with an open mind, but also with a critical one. You can't just completely accept or reject what he has to say. His and Catherine's experiences about past lives are truly fascinating, and no matter how you feel about reincarnation, the lessons from the Masters about how to live are quite universal. In the end, it all comes down to love, patience, and forgiveness.
Even if you are a hardcore athiest or believer in a religion that doesn't allow for past lives, you can still get a lot out of this book about how to treat people and release yourself from fear, both specific and general.
Even if you are a hardcore athiest or believer in a religion that doesn't allow for past lives, you can still get a lot out of this book about how to treat people and release yourself from fear, both specific and general.
September 2, 2008
One of the most thought provoking books I have read. It gives credence to the ideologies of Reincarnation and makes one feel more peaceful about our purpose on earth and our life after death.
It is a must read for those who enjoy thinking about and talking about the ephemeral.
It will not appeal to those who are not open-minded or who are not ready to receive and soak up this book.
It is a must read for those who enjoy thinking about and talking about the ephemeral.
It will not appeal to those who are not open-minded or who are not ready to receive and soak up this book.
September 13, 2011
A small but powerful book that gives hope even though the human race seems doomed. A student gave this book to my husband who brought it home and left lying around. Momentarily bored I picked it up one afternoon and couldn't believe the luck of finding this unassuming little gem packed full with so much wisdom. So much of it seems to resonate simple truths about our world and our purpose in this life.This is one book I've lent out so many times that I've now lost track of it and will be picking up another copy before this life is out!!!
March 10, 2024
I’ve been wanting to experience past life regression…..and now it’s in my bucket list.
March 31, 2024
Mind blowing, mesmerising, intriguing and fascinating! Really enjoyed it
August 7, 2008
This is a great book to introduce a reader to the concept of reincarnation. This author comes with great credentials. He was a graduate of Columbia University, Yale University School of Medicine, Interned at NYU's Bellevue Medical Center, went on to become the chief resident at the Department of Psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine, and the Chair for the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Miami School of Medicine. He is now in private practice and does workshops all over the world. He also appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show. In this book Dr. Weiss stumbled upon the ability to regress his patient Catherine to 80+ past lives. He was a skeptic who decided to keep an open mind and observe his patient and her progress. The amazing part of her story is the past life regression helped the patient heal all her phobias, fears, and anxieties without having to use any medications. This story is a quick and easy read. After reading this book I am seriously considering regression hypnotherapy for healing some of my issues. The book is that interesting!
February 15, 2010
Dr Weiss, a psychiatrist, recounts the past lives regression hypnosis therapy with one patient. It was his first encounter with past lives. He also found that in addition to clear details about actually lives there were times when he had conversations with the "masters" through his patient. The Masters being much higher evolved "consciousness". Through what was learned and practiced in each life a being (spirit etc) can evolve through many levels of understanding. For his patient the therapy helped her understand and overcome many fears and traumas from those past lives that were manifest in her current life - For the doctor it opened a whole new spiritual life of continual improvement and atonement where your "soul" never dies, but move to a new situation to find its own path to a higher level.
January 19, 2011
A decent quick read that I finished within a few hours. However, due to the date of original publishing, the information presented is not that "ground breaking" anymore. Still, as I'd been interested in reading this book, it offered a decent way to pass time.
I would suggest "The Nature of Personal Reality" by Jane Roberts, channeling Seth, moreso than this book. Again, it's not a bad read - but not as groundbreaking and enthralling as it once might have been / someone completely new to this category of study.
I would suggest "The Nature of Personal Reality" by Jane Roberts, channeling Seth, moreso than this book. Again, it's not a bad read - but not as groundbreaking and enthralling as it once might have been / someone completely new to this category of study.
August 27, 2012
People that know me would never guess that I would be caught dead reading a book like this. The combination of influences in my life simply shouldn't allow for it. That said, I do my best to read stuff that sits outside my normal thinking process.... this book certainly fits. Let's see: My Ayn Rand influence says that all mystics are crazy and my Evangelical Right Wing background believes that they are the only ones that know anything about Spirituality. That probably doesn't leave a heck of a lot of room for a Buddhist influenced book about reincarnation... right? Wrong. I loved this book.
November 16, 2021
Brain Weiss does a wonderful job of introducing the reader to past life regressions through his own work. For those of you who are interested in learning what happens after death, as well as why we may be here, this is a great book. I read this so fast, that halfway through I went and purchased the next book, because I knew I would want to read more. If you liked This, I recommend reading the writings of Kenneth Ring.
September 13, 2008
This book is wonderful and a very easy read. It is mostly dialog between phychiatrist and patient but is highly relateable and gets your mind thinking of the possibilities of your own life. A friend reccommended it after it stirred her own therapeutic past (dare I say pasts) and I haven't put it down.
July 20, 2010
I love this book. It is such a great feeling to read a book quickly, not wanting to put it down. I have trouble staying interested in a book, even ones I really like, because I get kind of ADHD. This book was different. It kept my attention, and if I had a magic wand, I would have wished the world to stop, so that in one sitting, I could read it cover to cover.
February 26, 2008
Every once in a while we come across a book that lets us reach out to a new level of thought, and improves our awareness.
This is one such book.. its profound and regardless of what you believe in, this book can give you a bit more of - peace.
a precious book, a beautiful learning experience.
This is one such book.. its profound and regardless of what you believe in, this book can give you a bit more of - peace.
a precious book, a beautiful learning experience.
April 19, 2010
This came as a rec from one of my friends....a very interesting read as I've never thought much about reincarnation. Makes me think a little bit more about how we all fit in the universe. A quick read and an interesting one.....
June 15, 2011
The messaged explored within this book is compelling and extraordinary to say the least. A must read for those with an open mind and a willingness to ask and search for the answers to life's most curious questions!
September 4, 2011
This was the second time i've read this book, and i got some different things out of it from the second read. If you believe it is true, it is some powerful stuff. Lines up well with messages of most religions regarding how to live your life here on earth.
March 2, 2008
Again, Weiss's work is amazing.
May 3, 2008
very thought-provoking and intriguing perspective on past lives and their influence on individual personality, relationships, and phobias. really interesting!
April 13, 2008
i love the book. it's like a novel.
August 25, 2008
I thought this was well written, and now want to read his other books. I find past life regression very interesting, and this book was a very easy read!
September 8, 2008
This was my first introduction to Brian Weiss. Now I understand why he such a following of people. I had the opportunity to see him at the Omega Institute, which was a neat experience.
January 26, 2009
Very insightful book. I've had this book for years and never bothered to read it until now. Very enlightening and powerful stuff.
July 18, 2009
Very Intriguing book that I unfortunately had to give back before I finished it. Can someone tell me how it ends? :)
September 30, 2009
Just reread this one.
June 19, 2010
Simply Amazing book ....Full of optimism and light
December 27, 2010
non-fiction. I started this book last night at 11:30 p.m. at 2:10 a.m. I still couldn't put it down. RIGHT FROM PAGE ONE i was glued to it. THANKING GOD For these moments of enlightment.
July 27, 2010
A chilling and wondrous look at what may be life after life.
November 18, 2010
I'm always interested in past life experiences, and he wrote about them well.
November 18, 2010
I couldn't put this book down. WOW. I'm at a loss for words.
January 12, 2011
When our souls go from one earth experience to another they "temporarily reside" in a spiritual place where they exist with the masters who have important guiding information for us.
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