The Enlightened Gardener

This book is a game changer for anyone who can go beyond the words and SEE what the author points to. This is not something to try to understand through the intellect because it is beyond the intellect. I attended many of the author's lectures - as my understanding deepened, my therapy practice improved as well as my personal life. This is not a book to read once and take at face value. I encourage everyone to read it at least 2x and if you don't have any insights that improves your life experience read it again and again - everyone eventually begins to see more and life experience improves as a result. I also run a book club with all of Mr Banks books - everyone loves this book - the club is comprised of people wanting to explore what Mr Banks found about life so they have already been exposed to his findings, either from me or from another 3 Principles practitioner (also known as Resilience Principles) when they join,.

I've read several of Sid's books. I have been meditating for about 8 years along with reading numerous philosophy books. Never had I read something that is so clear and understandable. Each time I read it I see things that I missed. I've learned to not read the words individually but to understand their collective meaning. Like watching an artist paint a scene your understanding changes with each brush stroke.

This book is so outdated now! It ends with a prediction about the 1970s. Even it’s core message, while valuable, will not be news at all unless you have been living under a rock your entire life. I’m sure there are more current treatments of the author’s insights which go much deeper, and would be much more valuable.

A classic, it is worth reading Sydney Banks' books, but then I recommend exploring the Three Principles more deeply and practically... how they work in life and in action. Check out George Pransky, Jack Pransky, Michael Neill, Mara Gleason and others.

Like a beautiful sunrise that you can't quite see the whole of, it leaves you with a positive state of mind and a free spirit, a neverending source of self discovery.

Excellent.Helpful insights abound.See for yourself.Watch the thoughts arise while reading and contemplating passages and character responses as they present themselves.

Read this book with your heart moreso than your mind. Let the simple message sink in and guide you to your own understanding.

I’ve been learning about the three principles from many other authors. Then I said to myself why not go to the original.I’m glad I bought this book. Highly recommend.

I came across the work of author Sydney Banks after discovering The Three Principles movement.This book is a beautiful exploration of what The Three Principles is, explained through a parable featuring a group of psychologists and therapists from the USA who visit England and meet a gardener who shares wisdom that changes their views on mental health.I wish I could explain the Three Principles better, but thinking about how to do that is more difficult than you'd imagine (as you'll find out from reading this book!)Let me just say that I suspect this book will set you on a life long journey of understanding our thoughts form our reality.

Excellent easy to read book, were Syd describes the 3psConsciousnessThoughtMindIn away easy to understand as he takes you on a journey though the experience of a gardener

Delightful, insightful and gentle. This book was a beautiful introduction to the 3 Principles that explain life. I read it in a short time but just know that as I revisit it I will gain deeper insight and understanding. I have a feeling that this book will become like an old friend in who's company I can rejoice and learn however long it is before I sit down with it again.

Deceptively easy to read, this is a book worth savouring, let the chapters sink in before moving on.A bit late to be recommending a book that’s been around for almost 50 years but if you haven’t read it, do.

A must read if you want to deepen your understanding of the three principles. It has made see them in a different light and you can see the transaction of the characters as their understanding deepens.A book for life for me.