- Paperback: 254 pages
- Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd (20 Mar 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0340693274
- ISBN-13: 978-0340693278
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.6 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 206,015 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The success of Lenz's earlier book, Surfing the Himalayas (a fictionalised account of his meeting with the Tibetan Buddhist monk who changed his life) will create a ready market for this sequel, in which the playfulness of the earlier book is consolidated. After a metaphorical trip down the side of a mountain, the snowboarding protagonist again encounters the wry Master Fwap and is introduced to a mystery: "the missing dimension." To attain the next level of Buddhistic enlightenment, the snowboarder must solve this problem and he does so with help from the mysterious Oracle of Nepal who presents him with the Tibetan tantric texts that will help solve the riddle. The revelation of this final secret is handled with the careful accretion of detail that is found in the best thrillers, and by introducing the element of earthly love (a striking young Danish woman who assists in the quest) Lenz again avoids producing a mere tract--the bouts of tantric sex are treated with the same unforced naturalness as the rough guides to meditation techniques and transcendental experience. The ironic cultural references (popular novels, movies) along with the narrator's heavy scepticism, makes the communication of enlightenment a lively and diverting experience. --Barry Forshaw
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Master Fwap, the elderly Tibetan Buddhist monk and bringer of enlightenment, begins a new adventure with the Himalayan snowboarder. They must solve the mystery of "the missing dimension" which must be learned and solved before the next levels of Buddhistic lessons can be understood.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A beautifully written book that totally took into consideration the readers viewpoint. Dr. Lenz anticipated what questions the reader might be having and in the next paragraph explained further the point Master Phwap or The Oracle were trying to make, relating it to the Western ways using analogies. You couldn't pick this book up and read it from the middle as each point it cleverly interwoven climaxing with an amazingly insightful viewpoint comparing Western and Eastern cultures. If you've read the Celestine Prophecy you'll love this one... Enjoy!
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Dont' read this book - it might change your life!!
6 Oct 1997
Format:Hardcover
Snowboarding to Nirvana is so exciting that I finished it in only 2 nights - I couldn't put it down. There are really cool spiritual lessons in this book that I will never forget. I've read plenty of books on Eastern philosophy and religion but this one is by far the most fun and inspiring. The meditation techniques explained in the book are great - they are easy to practice and they really work. My intuition is stronger, I feel I'm more energetic throughout the day, I'm happier and more optimistic, and negative feelings and anxieties don't stick around as much! On top of that, the book is full of many adventures and romantic encounters intertwined with some really cool tips on this awesome sport - snowboarding. After reading this book I had to give it a shot! For the women out there - you gotta try it! Read this book and get on the slopes. But beware - you'll get hooked!
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Buddhist Revelations from the Snowboard...
5 May 1997
Format:Hardcover
Of course I was going to buy ths book! I read the first release, Surfing the Himalayas, and I couldn't wait to get my hands on this one. The first book explained meditation and mindfulness in a more clear and entertaining way than any other Buddhist or Eastern philosphy-type book I've ever read.
The second go 'round of Frederick Lenz's intense adventures in the snow covered peaks of the world's largest snowboard park had me crazily wanting to go there myself. I started boarding after reading the first book, and it has effected my whole life - literally. The second volume of Tantric Buddhist knowledge and wisdom is a western Buddhists crown jewel! These days, people who practice self discovery need something different to re-inspire their journey to enlightenment. If you want a new slant on ancient Buddhist teachings, this is what you've been looking for.
It's easy to say, but the messages were so clear that I'm literally a changed person because of them.
If you read this, Thank you, Frederick Lenz! I love snowboarding, and I love your books! THANK YOU!
I am eagerly awaiting your next epic.
The second go 'round of Frederick Lenz's intense adventures in the snow covered peaks of the world's largest snowboard park had me crazily wanting to go there myself. I started boarding after reading the first book, and it has effected my whole life - literally. The second volume of Tantric Buddhist knowledge and wisdom is a western Buddhists crown jewel! These days, people who practice self discovery need something different to re-inspire their journey to enlightenment. If you want a new slant on ancient Buddhist teachings, this is what you've been looking for.
It's easy to say, but the messages were so clear that I'm literally a changed person because of them.
If you read this, Thank you, Frederick Lenz! I love snowboarding, and I love your books! THANK YOU!
I am eagerly awaiting your next epic.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
The Inner Revolution Begins
20 May 1998
This book is not about the adventures of the snowboarder. It's about me, the reader. Each time I pick it up, I can tell how much progress I'm making in my practice by seeing how many new wonders the pages open up for me. If there were no other books for me to read, that would be ok, because Snowboarding has enough to keep me busy for the rest of my lives. It is a work on par with the ancient classics, a gift from Lord Buddha himself!
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