Customer Reviews
Lama Cyril Hoskins' Tibet: funny and interesting - By: Andreas Gruschke, 01 May 2006 
Lama Cyril Hoskins does not sound as good as Lobsang Rampa, isn't it? That's what was his real name. Having travelled to & studied on Tibet for two decades now, I had always refused to read this book since I knew it distorted the image of Tibet unlike any other book "about" Tibet. Now I finally found myself reading "The Third Eye", & since I can easily distinguish what is fiction & what is the rendering of given knowledgein the West at the time of its being written, I found it quite entertaining & amusing. I was even somehow surprised about the author's insight into (part of) the Tibetan culture: this author, a British who had never been even near to Tibet, had an idea of Tibet - similar to German Karl May's description of the north American Indian world - which sometimes is closer to the reality than what many Westerners nowadays believe was or is Tibet! He is, however, partially responsible for wrong images of Tibet. So my advice is: read it as fiction, but don't take it too serious, especiallyin those parts which tend to fascinate us Westerners! Then you may enjoy it. But keepin mind: this book - & the reviews prove it - is a typical example of that wein the West tend to believe what we want to believe, regardless of how "real" things describedin the books are. This is why I had a hard time to rate the book: on the one side, it is sometimes ridiculous how Tibet & its inhabitants are distorted, on the other hand, some of the author's fiction is closer to the reality of the Tibetan society than most of present-day's Western images. The problem is: only those can distinguish it who know Tibet very well. So my advice is: read the book if you want to be entertained, but don't take it seriously.
See life from a different angle - By: , 14 Feb 2003 
Lots of people kept saying to me that i should read Rampa's book. And I did with high expectations. It was usual thing to do something with high expectations & end up not being satisfied. However, Rampa's Third Eye did live up to my expectations or more than that. It's an extraordinary book that shows one that you can look at life from dufferent angles & find out the true meaning of life. Afterwards i looked at myself & realised that I seek happiness & inspiration of my life from petty material things that does not last & nonsense to my Overself. The Third Eye is also very interesting book as a story of a boy who had to study & learn a lot to fulfil his aimin this life. The book also shows the extraordinary nature & belief of Tibetan people. I strongly recommend you to read this book & Rampa's YOU FOREVER. Life is too short to miss out the true meaning of ourselves
Forget enlightenment; enjoy a great story - By: titton@mail.com, 28 Feb 2002 "The Third Eye" has to rate as one of all time favourite books. Follow the author from birth to adulthood as he tells of the life of a tibetan priest. Revelin Tibetan mysteries, the third eye, the colourful aura's & enjoy the author's gift for letting you share the experience. Enlightenment? I don't think so, it broadened my perspective & offered other possibilities & provided a damn good read at the same time, but nothing more. Buy it, read it, enjoy it & re-read it. "The Third Eye" is definately one of those books you keep on picking up.
A Pleasing Vision! - By: Rebecca Brown, 01 Apr 2001 This little beauty fell out of a minstrel's backpackin a post officein Wales when I was there hunting for a commune - way back when. He gladly gave it to me, saying there were more where that one came from.
The Third Eye was exactly what I needed when I needed it, giving me a broader view of life; stretching my mind & tickling my soul.
When I got to America I bought other Tuseday Lopsang Rampa books yet his Third Eye has always been his best.
I heard tell that people were hounding this author about his authenticity. It's not the messenger, folks, it's the message & the Third Eye is full of messages.
If you want to open your mind to other vistas & your soul to other climes - get your hands on a copy of the Third Eye & enjoy! It is a nutrient-rich read.
This book will change your whole outlook on life.go for it. - By: , 15 Dec 2000 There are many questionsin life that are beyond our reach,the main one being,(why am i me)you can make a start on the road to enlightenment by reading this book.I first read this bookin 1973, six years before this wonderful man died,it changed me forever.If you possibly can,read all of his books,19 of them.The Hermit,will blow your brains.I hope you enjoy your journey.here is the list of the rest as i notice there is not a complete one.Doctor from Lhasa.The Cave of the Ancients.The Saffron Robe.The Rampa Story.You-Forever.Chapters of Life.The Hermit.Beyond the Tenth.Wisdom of the Ancients.Living with the Lama.Feeding the Flame.The Thirteenth Candle. Candlelight.I Believe.As it Was!.Twilight.Three Lives.Tibetan Sage.& The Third Eye...Good hunting.
