The Initiation by Donald Schnell

The Initiation

by Donald Schnell

Hardback
182 pages
(July 2000)
Element Books, Inc
ISBN: 1862048207

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Spiritual Biographies
Yoga & Hinduism
Babaji

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Reviews:

Inspiring, Readable, a Litttle Too Lean

9/12/2000

Reviewer: IG

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I can’t say that I was deeply moved or that I particularly connected with the author, but I would still recommend it as an inspiring book. My main criticism -- if you want to call it that -- is that I would have liked more ‘meat’ to the book. I would have liked more background, more insight into the author’s mind. I would have enjoyed reading more.

Bringing forth divine love

8/30/2000

Reviewer: Joanna from Northampton, MA United States

For those who read and were influenced by such books as The Autobiography of a Yogi, and Be Here Now of Ram Dass, or are simply walking their own path looking for inspiration, this is a new book of a powerful spiritual journey, that of Dr. Donald Schnell, initiated as Prema Baba Swamiji and of the avatar Babaji's continued teaching through him. I was greatly moved by the story of his initiation and the playful mystical experiences he has with Babaji and his humility as he shares those experiences with the the reader. He shares what he has learned and received through his initiation and now brings forth for those who wish to receive such divine gifts. I was also very touched by a great love story, that of him and Leelananda, his wife Marilyn Diamond. I hope to do a workshop with them soon to receive the blessings of their teaching. This book points a way to bringing divine love into our everyday awareness and as a way of being in the world and truly transforming our world.

8/25/2000

Reviewer: Debbie

WOW! This book was recommended by the professor of my humanities class. I have read books on Africa and India but this one had "on the edge of my seat anticipation". I felt like I experienced the pilgrimage with Dr. Donald Schnell. What a way to learn! I learned about customs, religion, beliefs and ways of life. My professor said he is taking the book to the American Association of University Professors and the National Association of American Colleges and recommending that they use it in their curriculum for all students of religion, philosophy, humanities and history. Waiting with anticipation for more. Keep up the good work!

Spiritual Renewal

8/25/2000

Reviewer: William from Oldsmar, Florida

Thank-you Donald Schnell! Wow,as an attoreny I have had to do a lot of reading. Over the years I have read "Be Here Now," by Ram Dass, "Seperate Reality" by Carlos Castanedam and Autobiography of a Yogi.This is the best bok I have ever read and it is a must read for all attorneys and legal professionals seeking to maintain a spiritual life admist the twists and turns of the legal world. This book is a must read for all people on the spiritual path. It is the latest vogue and if you don't read it soon, your peers will look at feel you as if you were spiritually backwards!

Best Spiritual Book I've Ever Read

7/29/2000

Reviewer: Cindy C. from New York, USA

THIS BOOK HAS CHANGED MY LIFE LIKE NO OTHER! I have read most of the popular spiritual books by all the well known authors. The Initiation is the first book to give me a profound PERSONAL spiritual experience. I am not the same person since I read it. It touched my heart so deeply that I now feel I have been initiated. I have a such a new awareness about myself, the world, and others I am sure I have gone through a form of enlightenment. Everybody notices, and when they ask me what's happened, I can only say,"Read The Initiation!" I am happier, stronger, more peaceful, and I am able to love like never before. I repeat, THIS BOOK HAS CHANGED MY LIFE! I'm telling everybody I know to get it. I think it will be one of those books everybody on the planet will soon be talking about. I wish I could thank Dr. Schnell personally. He must be amazing!

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Inspiring, Readable, a Litttle Too Lean	9/12/2000
Reviewer: IG
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I can’t say that I was deeply moved or that I particularly connected with the author, but I would still recommend it as an inspiring book. My main criticism -- if you want to call it that -- is that I would have liked more ‘meat’ to the book. I would have liked more background, more insight into the author’s mind. I would have enjoyed reading more.

Bringing forth divine love	8/30/2000
Reviewer: Joanna from Northampton, MA United States
For those who read and were influenced by such books as The Autobiography of a Yogi, and Be Here Now of Ram Dass, or are simply walking their own path looking for inspiration, this is a new book of a powerful spiritual journey, that of Dr. Donald Schnell, initiated as Prema Baba Swamiji and of the avatar Babaji's continued teaching through him. I was greatly moved by the story of his initiation and the playful mystical experiences he has with Babaji and his humility as he shares those experiences with the the reader. He shares what he has learned and received through his initiation and now brings forth for those who wish to receive such divine gifts. I was also very touched by a great love story, that of him and Leelananda, his wife Marilyn Diamond. I hope to do a workshop with them soon to receive the blessings of their teaching. This book points a way to bringing divine love into our everyday awareness and as a way of being in the world and truly transforming our world.