Beyond the Himalayas

Beyond the Himalayas is a deeply personal account of the awakening spirituality within the author through his soul-changing encounters with spiritual Masters in Tibet and throughout the Himalayas. From his early childhood in the Highlands of Scotland one has the feeling of becoming 'Dr Mac's' travel companion as he is irresistably drawn to the 'roof of the world' in search of answers to the meaning of life itself. This story creates a rich tapestry against the background of the mighty Himalayas at a time when Tibet was a free country. He paints a fascinating picture of the peaceful spiritual life enjoyed by Tibetans for centuries before the Chinese invasion in 1950 and the destruction since of more than 6,000 monastries and learning centres. This pilgrimage in the search for 'truth' led to the author's rich and fulfilled life as healer, author and lecturer which has inspired thousands all over the world to this day. Mentored by many great lamas in monasteries throughout Tibet and the Himalayas, Dr MacDonald-Bayne gives the reader a pristine view of an uncluttered spirituality unaffected by dogma and form which many seek today. Written towards the end of the author's life it remains a classic in metaphysical writing, a quality shared by its equally famous sequel, The Yoga of the Christ.