This is all just reactionary, doom laden nonsense aimed to appeal to the least sophisticated of human thinking. “The beasts live in harmony”? The animal world is vicious, involving wanton and brutal killing for food, sex, territory and power... animals destroy each other and can often be very damaging to the rest of nature. Look at the damage caused by locusts, for example, or ants, or foxes. Humans are animals too, so we cannot be expected to be any different or, actually, any better. Yet... how many animals have invented courts and parliaments to resolve differences, create laws and govern ourselves in a civilised manner? How many animals stop at traffic lights? Dr. Brian Weiss has bring forth some extraordinary philosophies about enduring-beyond-our-wildest-imagination consequences of not paying one’s debts. Many Lives, Many Masters preaches the readers to rid themselves of their vices before their time is over. Burdening our soul with these vices would only create more baggage to carry to the next lifetime. I don't think Jon and others in this thread are angry or critical because they are close minded and refuse to believe in reincarnation or even the possibility of it. My review only challenged the 'scientific' claims and 'facts' made in Dr Weiss's book, since he states he is a scientist and his book purported to provide "evidence" of reincarnation. This the book doesn't do, as I hope I have demonstrated.

However, I am not giving up on this author. I will read another book of his to give him another chance. Just as a book can't be judged by its cover, an author should not be judged solely by one book! I cannot quite put into words my utter detestation for the book, it's author, and all or most of mankind! Given to skepticism all my life I was always weary of any mention of this book. I would always argue that since this book has been around for a good long time and since we are yet to discover all that much compelling evidence about reincarnation, there's probably a snag somewhere. Which is why until recently I never thought about actually reading it. In 1981, the course of Dr. Brian Weiss’s career changed dramatically when one of his therapy patients, “Catherine,” suddenly recalled details of her past lives while under hypnosis. Weiss wrote about his experience with Catherine in his book Many Lives Many Masters. In the decades since the book’s publication, many have grappled with its claims. escrito por um psiquiatra americano, que usou com uma paciente um método de retroceder a vidas passadas.In nature there is balance. Beasts destroy in small amounts. Ecological systems are not eliminated en masse. Plants are consumed and then grow. The events & experiences recounted in this book are incommunicable, and if communicated, are unbelievable. En Muchas vidas, muchos maestros, el ya reconocido psiquiatra e hipnotizador, para esos tiempos, Brian Weiss, describe su primer caso de regresión (el cual sucede por accidente) a vidas pasadas. Y lo hace mostrando no solo las vidas y las “entre vidas” de la paciente, sino también la forma en que él estaba viviendo su propio proceso de entendimiento y asimilación de esta idea. Me gustó mucho el lenguaje del doctor, que muestra sus dudas a la luz de la propia incredulidad del lector, porque sus dudas son nuestras propias dudas. Lo leí en tarde y media, me encantó. A partes iguales me sentí acompañada y acompañando. A graduate of Columbia University and Yale Medical School, Brian L. Weiss M.D. is Chairman Emeritus of Psychiatry at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami.

Miracles Happen: The Transformational Healing Power of Past Life Memories (2012) ISBN 978-0-06-220122-5 However, this argument assumes that, while under hypnosis, Catherine was not at all aware of her present reality (and her knowledge of the BC/AD divide). When Catherine recalled other past lives, she withheld certain embarrassing information in the moment and only disclosed it to Weiss later on. This indicates that Catherine’s conscious mind was still somewhat active and able to intervene during hypnosis, which means she theoretically could have interpreted the memory through the lens of her modern conception of time. It is very important to rise questions to make people think and thats what your review done with me :) Hi Jon, I appreciate you critique its quite mind provoking. Am a Psychology student and as I sit in class and listen to Schizophrenia explained and other Mental/Psychological health issues. First appreciate Dr Weiss's own admission that he had strong temptations to verify the material using science, but the thrill was too strong especially when an aspect of his own life is brought into picture by Catherine. For me he did his work and for Great men and women of our century he gave us a challenge to go further and prove that the spirit world really exists. Reincarnation is actually mentioned in the bible but Christians only see and hear what they want i.e. First Adam fell to sin, Jesus, second Adam. Thats what Dr Weiss has made plain. Jesus taught about John the Baptist being the spirit of Elijah made strong and more resolute to serve. I don't personally believe in reincarnation but I would like to go further. This is a well-presented history. The unity of all being is clearly shown, losing self-judgment and judgment of others is a linked procedure: it can't be bad for me and good for you or vice versa. We are immortal Being.

This one of worst books l'v ever read. Where is the scientific evidence that the auther insisted that he used throughout the whole book? Who are Catherine? he doesn't know anything about her and he insisted that she is not actresses or not making up anything, he doesn't even collect information about her?or asked any of her friends about her personality. For example, why not release the recordings of the sessions with the patient? Or at least, prove that the patient really existed? How are we to know that this wasn’t simply a work of fiction? It’s impossible to tell from what has been written. It could have all been made up, only first names have been used. Dr Weiss made no attempts to verify the astounding claims made by his patient, Catherine. Same Soul, Many Bodies: Discover the Healing Power of Future Lives through Progression Therapy (2005) ISBN 0-7499-2541-8 ISBN 0-7432-6434-7

I doubt it. He is in currently on tour, he'll be in Los Angeles October 25th, perhaps you should ask him yourself?However, to Weiss’s credit, these causes are unlikely to fully explain Catherine’s experiences, since the hallucinations caused by depression tend to be brief, and Catherine’s visions often lasted over an hour. Furthermore, hallucinations caused by anxiety are more likely to be auditory than visual, and Catherine’s past-life memories focused on visual information. Therefore, while Weiss didn’t consider Catherine’s anxiety and depression as possible explanations for her experience, they’re still unlikely to be the root causes. The Aftermath According to most writers, groups of souls tend to reincarnate together again and again, working out their karma (debts owed to others and to the self, lessons to be learned) over the span of many lifetimes. In” Nada tenho contra psiquiatras freudianos, mas penso que a psicanálise é para ricos. Os ricos têm problemas individualizados, os pobres partilham o mesmo Diazepam. How likely is it that Catherine was describing an actual past-life experience? Let’s evaluate the evidence. What sets Many Lives, Many Masters apart is Dr. Weiss's personal evolution throughout the therapeutic process. Initially perplexed and skeptical, he gradually begins to recognize the validity and healing potential of past-life regression therapy. The book presents an intimate depiction of his own personal growth as he wrestles with his scientific training and preconceived notions, ultimately embracing the idea of reincarnation.

I learned about anger and resentment, about harboring your feelings toward people. I also had to learn that I have no control over my life. I want control, but I don’t have any. I must have faith in the Masters. They will guide me throughout. But I did not have the faith. I felt like I was doomed from the beginning. I never looked at things very pleasantly. We must have faith … we must have faith. And I doubt. I choose to doubt instead of believe.” Continue reading for our Many Lives Many Masters review. Examining the Claims of Many Lives Many Masters How many times did you change your vision or goals in life? And how many of those times, the reason for your surrender was fear? Succumbing to fear means giving up on oneself and not tapping into our potential. People do love such stories and even I do. We all want to believe and often forgive or overlook small or big details ... Whoa, that was the longest review I've ever seen on good reads. You must have been pretty passionate, Jon, to have spent so much time on it. I have two questions for you though, are you a writer, an author, an editor? Have you personally met Brian?

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What I feel is that the patient looses consciousness under hypnosis and visualizes things that they've seen in the past or want to see. It could be just like a dream where our memories form visuals for us. Jake, can you please re-post your criticisms of my book review but without quoting most of my review again in the comments section, because it was taking up so much space. Your criticisms are welcome and important for people to read, but there doesn’t seem to be much point in repeating most of what I’ve written in the comments section. Thank you. Weiss’s experience with Catherine opened his eyes to a new approach to therapy. While he doesn’t necessarily think that past life regression therapy is the right treatment for everyone, he wants psychiatrists to be open-minded and keep it as an option for those with disabling psychiatric symptoms. Happiness is really rooted in simplicity. The tendency to excessiveness in thought and action diminishes happiness. – Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian L. Weiss, M.D.