Product Description

Did the ancient Mayans predict that the "world will end" in 2012 . . . or is that a modern misinterpretation of their true message? Respected author and researcher John Major Jenkins goes to the source--the original Mayan calendar found in the city of Izapa--to find the surprising answers. On Unlocking the Secrets of 2012, listeners will learn how the Mayan mystics based their myths and prophecies on a deep understanding of cycles--their beginnings, their endings, and how the impending cycle ending impacts our lives. According to Jenkins, the Mayan legacy offers the following teachings to help us understand 2012: * What is the Galactic Alignment? The astronomical phenomenon predicted by the Mayans, and how it will affect us * Izapa as the origin place of the 2012 calendar and the "uncorrupted vision" of the early Mayan skywatchers * Living at the end of a cycle--practices drawn from Mayan spirituality that we can apply in our everyday lives * Beyond 2012: transforming our consciousness so we can create and nurture a better world, and more In the growing interest surrounding the year 2012, John Major Jenkins has emerged as the most knowledgeable and trusted expert on ancient Mayan culture and its beliefs. Now, listeners can join him on Unlocking the Secrets of 2012 to discover the perennial wisdom passed down from these extraordinary early astronomers-- and why their message is so important to us today.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #338245 in Books
• Published on: 2007-09
• Format: Audiobook
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 3
• Binding: Audio CD
• 1 pages

From AudioFile
As the year 2012 approaches, interest grows in this fateful date, which marks the end of the Mayan calendar. Author and narrator John Major Jenkins separates the historical facts from the New Age hoopla surrounding the Òend of time.Ó JenkinsÕs narration style sounds like a college lecture--one with interesting subject matter but a less-than-entertaining delivery. While his knowledge of Mayan culture and beliefs is vast and filled with fascinating insights, he fails to create a compelling narrative to engage the listener. Still, if you ignore the bookÕs didactic tone, you will learn a lot about Mayan culture, the Mayan calendar, and the meanings behind the year 2012. J.T. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About the Author
John Major Jenkins is a leading voice in elucidating the mysteries of ancient Mesoamerican cosmology. As an independent researcher, he has authored five books and many articles, including Maya Cosmogenesis 2012 (Bear & Co., 1998) and Galactic Alignment (Bear & Co., 2002).

Customer Reviews

Powerful Stuff!!!
If you've read any of his other books - this is a great enhancement for all of it.

Much of his work are in these CD's - but - there are 3 other things he touches base on here that isn't spoken of in his books.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Clueless attempted promo for his other books
The fascinating aspect of ancient Mayan astronomical observation creating a universal calendar dating from their time through the modern year 2012 is obviously grist for speculation as that date (and the end of their anciently calculated time (or at least an era) approaches. John Major Jenkins, according to the package notes, is the author of five previous books including "Maya Cosmogenesis 2012" and "Galactic Alignment" (an event with practical effects Jenkins gives no clue to but which astronomers with modern instruments apparently actually predict for 2012) but has no obvious other qualifications other than (apparently) traveling a lot in non-degree-persueing activities. He is clearly trying to capitalize on this fascination, but does so very badly indeed. In over two decades of wide ranging audio-book listening, these three discs covering three and a half hours of tedium are by far the most useless, uninteresting set of discs or tapes I have wasted time and money on. Jenkins gives precious little practical information and unlocks no "secrets." Instead, he repeats about 15 minutes worth of Mayan "creation" myths (without ever getting to the *creation* part) over two to three hours, plugs previous books with the implication THEY explain what this book promised to, and having run out of material, falls back on trite breathing relaxation exercises (tarting them up with references to supposed Mayan "shaman traditions"). When purchasing the book, I thought the publisher's name, "Sounds True" was clever - unfortunately, after listening to this sad exploitation piece, I'm inclined to re-read it as "ONLY *sounds* true," and would be very skeptical about trying another of their other releases. Not a good listen (Jenkins doesn't even READ well - lots of curious pauses). Sad. I usually pass audio books I'm done with on to friends or the local library - this one just goes in the trash.