The Secret Mantra

By: David Michie

Narrated by: David Michie

In a remote, Himalayan monastery, Matt Lester has devoted five years of spiritual preparation for this moment: it is his destiny to open an ancient, sealed scroll containing prophetic wisdom the world urgently needs. But when his time comes, violent assailants steal the scroll. Matt is caught up in a dangerous, high-stakes hunt to recover it, turning him from the pursuer to the pursued.

On the other side of the world, the results of scientist Alice Weisenstein’s mind-body healing research are about to be revealed.

Things take a sinister turn when her supervisor goes missing – and she realises she is being followed.

Guided by the lamas, Matt’s search for the scroll takes him to Alice. The pair become caught between powerful influences and escalating threats. Together they must decide who they can really trust.

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Inimitable

Love David Michie's books with their unique story lines and inside visions of life in Tibetan monastic life.

A thriller imbued with Buddhist teachings

I think it is best to have read the first book (The Magician of Lhasa) before this, because it creates continuity and context. I really enjoyed this book. At times, I found the plot unfolding a little like a Tintin comic, but then I love Tintin comics too, and funnily enough, there is something about Tintin in the plot! What is always interesting and uplifting in Michie’s books are the Buddhist concepts.

lovedit

loved it. content, drive, Buddhism, charm. i got inspired in my own practice of Buddhism though it is the Triratna tradition.

Entertaining enlightenment

Mr. Michie enthralls us in this delightful work of fiction. His clever intertwining of his own experiences within this work of fiction results in the reader wanting to learn more about Buddhism, which I suspect was his purpose. This was a delightfully entertaining book I will be happy to share with my friends.

I love this book!

I think this is the first review I have written, but I just finished it , and am feeling filled with equanimity and generosity, so here goes...
I lived this book! I have practiced Buddhist meditation for years, so am predisposed to enjoying connected writings, but have never read any fiction about anything Buddhist! So it was a total treat to come across this intelligent, well written story that included humor, action and very relatable characters! The topic of Medical Buddha was perfect for me right now as well; I am currently experiencing a very challenging time both physically and emotionally, and loved that this book directly dealt with a Buddhist way of healing such conditions...:)

I highly recommend this book for anyone who is like minded , as well as anyone who is spiritually minded and just wants a fun read!