Of his many books and writings, this is the one Rose himself said "contains the secret." No serious spiritual seeker's bookshelf should be without it. But don't leave it on your shelf--read and re-read until the "secret" becomes self-evident. Then pass it on.

It's a small book, but packed with philosophic insights that will keep your mind churning. Not a bunch of theory, either, but based on real experience.

Here's my review:

The highest human skydive in history began in 1960 at 102,800 ft. From an open gondola dangling under a weather balloon, a man sweating inside a crude space suit stepped out and, while falling through near-space, became the only human to break the sound barrier without a vehicle.

Rose has a similar perspective. I believe this book will be out of reach for most people. I don't understand it all. But then, I'm not enlightened.

For someone (like me) who has followed a system, or, no system, on their own, 'The Psychology of the Observer' will be welcome.

Rose offers a practical approach to reaching a realization of "the Absolute state of mind pointed to by writers of enlightenment."

This is a very thin book, like the air from where the author is writing.

This is spiritual poetry. The kind that you swear you can almost taste the spiritual revelation that inspired the author.

This poet fathered me, yet I never have completely understood him. I respect his poetic genius, though oftentimes his works were bred from a very tormented place, trapped between Earth and Hell. Sadly, this brilliant man now resides in a nursing home. He suffers from the ravages of Alzheimer's disease. He will never know the impact he has had through these works penned by his hand.

Richard Rose is a complex human being who knows something that few people know. In this collection of short works (poems, essays and stories) he weaves an intriguing pattern of philosophy, conviction and experience that resonates within me. I was inspired by much of his poetry (e.g. "The Mirror" on p. 91 is particularly haunting and speaks of a profound experience of the Absolute), but the part of the book I found most interesting was part III, a more freehand set of writings on many different topics that really spoke to me. His collection of aphorisms at the end are penetrating to anyone paying attention. I find myself wondering more about this person and his life. Who is he? Why are these topics important to him? How does he know?

I recommend you check out this book, and let Richard Rose speak to you of what he knows.

From "The Vegan News", Autumn 2001:

Hempseed has been consumed by humans for over 5,000 years. The Hempnut Health and Cookbook details hempseed's history, its exceptional nutritional value, its medicinal properties and also briefly mentions some of hemp's other uses other than as a foodstuff. Hempnut is essentially shelled hempseed and is possibly the most nutritious plant food on earth. It can be used in many recipes as a replacement for nuts, soy products, grains or even eggs. The Hempnut Health and Cookbook contains 116 easily-prepared, mainly vegetarian recipes. About three quarters of which are either vegan or could be made vegan fairly easily by substituting maple syrup for honey and by replacing the dairy products with soya milk, soya yogurt and vegan cheese. The remaining recipes contain larger amounts of eggs and honey and would be more difficult to convert, especially for the new vegan. It does seem a shame though that we have to convert any of the recipes when the authors are themselves vegan! It's an American book, so oven temperatures are given in degrees F and ingredients are measured in cups.

From "The Hemp Report," Volume 2, Issue 14, October 2000
By Dr. Sumach

The long awaited hempseed reference/cookbook by "The most hemp obsessed man in America" is an attractively packaged labour of love presenting hemp as a tasty nutraceutical.

Rose lays out humanity's long hemp heritage with respectful humility and credible science to back up otherwise vague industry claims of the nutritional powerhouse of hemp; Brigitte Mars paints a delicious mural of over 100 thoughtful recipes that show the kitchen worthy merits of the rebel seed -- just how yummy it can when combined with other foods -- a hemp central diet is in not implied, although it is possible.

The HempNut Health and Cookbook focuses entirely on the goodness of hemp, and presents a good case for taking a restorative lunchbreak from the American hemp civil war. General McCaffrey's old school allergy to cannabis seems more like the barking of a cranky old guard dog that may have missed a few distemper shots.

Once the DEA does the math and hemp rolls into America again, this book will become a valuable access tool for the hemp curious restaurant owner, or post Clinton Vegetarian crusader family. Or anyone who can get at a pail of dehulled hempseed -- appreciation of Essential Fatty Acids begins at home.

As a health food hero who transformed tofu from ersatz hamburger into upscale California cuisine in the 80's, Rose sees a big hemp food wave coming on the horizon and is swimming out to meet it headfirst. He welcomes strong swimmers to join him.

Rose bases his enthusiasm for hemp on favourable early market signals and a soyaman's knack for novelty and quality. Rose's firm has introduced many basic hemp foods to Cool America and Rose himself remains proactive as board director on many of the leading Industrial Hemp food organisations in America and abroad.

He is infamous as the dude who trademarked HempNut, and his hard fought for ™ is generously sprinkled throughout the entire book like territorial grizzly bear scratchmarks to alert anyone still locked in casual copyright mode to beware. Mr. Rose has claimed legal title to this familiar trade phrases and does not suffer industrial bandits stealing his thunder -- why should he?

HempNut, Inc. and the American hemp industry he plays such a lion's role in renders Richard Rose an enduring character in the karmic profile of hemp foods in America. The embargo impact on edible hempseed trading still shapes the response of offshore seed suppliers as they bargain for favour with US buyers as Uncle Barry irons out domestic cultivation priorities -- organic dehulled hempseed is presently an eco luxury product in America, with consumer shelf price almost at $7 US per pound. Still, Cool America shops for hemp with hope and confidence and with the Hempnut™ Health and Cookbook, they are well set to enjoy

Rose includes a photo essay by RC Clarke (International Hemp Association) of a traditional contemporary hempseed food kitchen in Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China. Here, we see eternal hempseed by hand in a hollow tree stump and the sweet white paste served at a communal table. Hemp is good eatin' anywhere.

Students really got involved in science investigation as they tried to solve one of the mysteries in this book. During a summer camp for children ages 9-12, we used the mystery written for the older students. They loved the hands-on involvement and stayed engrossed all week. If your science curriculum is putting your students to sleep, this book will help you jumpstart their interest. There are two different mysteries. One is designed for K-3 while the other works well with the older students. Even students of mixed ages and abilities worked well together and were successful. The students only had one complaint...The book did not give them a definitive answer as to who was the guilty party. They wanted to be told who the criminal was and why, but had to settle for a deduction of their own. Although I find value in that open-ended style, they were frustrated by it.

This book is absolutely amazing! It contains two different mysteries to solve (one for younger grades and one for older grades). In a practicum for my teaching degree we did the older grades mystery with a class of fifth graders and they loved it. They were able to look for clues, gather evidence, map the crime scene, scientifically test the evidence, use deductive reasoning to solve the mystery and much, much, more. The educational value of this book is tremendous. A great supplement for the science curriculum and also to help kids to use logic and reasoning. It's a must have for all teachers!

Long before such books as "The Enlightened Mind" hit the shelf, this anthology was languishing in obscurity. It has some excellent material from Ramana Maharshi, Francis Thompson, and Richard Rose, among others.

The marvelous thing about this book is that it combines in one volume the highest mystical teachings from several, seemingly disparate religious and metaphysical traditions. And yet while the spiritual "language" and paradigms of each tradition are different, they all point to the same path, that of "dying to the self", from non-attachment to the ego towards realization of the One Eternal Essence. "Profound Writings" contains poetic descriptions of the ego-death (Francis Thompson and Richard Rose), teachings and methods of practice (Ramana Maharshi and Hui-Neng), and precepts (Tibetan teachings, the Upanishads, and Franz Hartmann). There is also a brain-teasing chapter entitled "The Lecture of Questions", formulated by Richard Rose, founder of the TAT Foundation, under whose auspices this book was published. There is so much wisdom to be fathomed in "Profound Writings" that it will provide the spiritual seeker a source of inspiration for meditative and contemplative practice, as well as spiritual guidance, for many years to come.

I think Roses, an HP Book by Ray and MacCaskey is a great book, with a lot of good information, and I refer to it often. I was hoping there was a new revision, since the one I have is 1985. Apparently not. It's practical, down to earth and has many beautiful and inspiring photographs.

This is a great inexpensive book for the novice rose gardener. Excellent tips on selecting, pruning, grow and enjoying. A great selection of pictures of new roses on the market. For the beginner - an absolute must. Language is in basic term and very easy to understand.

This is an excellent guide to the issues of health and modern civilizations.

The first time I read 'The Albigen Papers,' it was a tough read.

It was one of the first philosophic books I ever read on purpose, although I had read other genres prolifically.

Rose takes a black coffee (no sugar) look at religious and philosophic systems. He says to a seeker of truth, "I've been there," and addresses pitfalls on the path, offers yardsticks to judge movements, authors and gurus by, and outlines a common sense approach to discovering the ultimate answer.

The more I revisit 'The Albigen Papers' the more I recognize its value. I recommend it to anyone who's serious.

At the back of the book is a blank verse epic poem the author wrote to describe his enlightenment at age 30.

The subject of Zen has become very popular in the 1990's. Recently there have been many translations of Zen classics and new books by contemporary writers. When Richard Rose wrote this book he was among the first to recognize the value of Zen as a way for the mind to look at itself and as a tool to discover both error and truth. The Albigen Papers is written in comtemporary language that is at once clear and to the point. It attacks and deconstructs much of what we know or think that we know. It is one of those books that once read is not easily forgotten or dismissed. It have the potential to change the way you look at the world or the way you view yourself. The last part of the book is concerned with the truth that Mr. Rose discovered after many years of meditation and study of many different religious systems. He communicates this truth in a way that is both direct and concise. I think that this is one of those few books that has the power to change your life.

The first time that I read The Albigen Papers was like a breath of fresh air. Here is an actual system that can be used to lead one out of the darkness, and into a more aware existance. There are very few books that are available that have the truth of human existance so deeply etched into the words that one is reading. Wonderful

I just started tying flies a couple of months ago and have been learning the basics by reading instructions for beginners on the Internet. After having read this book and followed it's instructions I feel much more confident in my fly-tying. The author does a terrific job at explaining the basics of fly-tying and the photos and illustrations are top-quality. This book is clearly intended to be a "beginners guide", and as such it does a terrific job. The only drawback, in my opinion, is the heavy emphasis on tying dry-flies. Here in Iceland, we don't use them a lot, but if you're looking for a great guide to tying dry-flies, here it is! Overall, a must buy for the beginning fly-tyer.

I've had this book for years and I still find it helpful. It's always good to review the basics. This is a well written how to book and I recommend it highly.

I recently received this book as a gift when I decided to take up fly-tying. Thanks to Mr. Morris' simple, clear instruction, I was able to complete the first two flies in the book (my first two flies ever) quickly and easily. He has succeeded in making what can seem to be such an intimidating subject very accessible. This book has given me a confident start in what I hope will be a lifetime hobby. Highly recommended.

I would read the Direct Mind Experience or the Albigen papers before I read this book. Some interesting material about the transmission of spiritual experiences and the conservation of human energy.

Heavy Duty Industrial Strength. Not a beginers book. Serious inquiry at its most profound !!!

Up until now, I have never encountered a book that explains physical, mental and spiritual energy-and what these forms of energy mean to a seeker of Truth. Rose hypothesizes a method of transmutation of energy and advises his readers to use it wisely. He admonishes us to find a way to stop-if only for a short while-the whole complexity and machinery that consumes our energy. This book WILL change the way you think about celibacy, life-tensions, between-ness and Enlightenment. I recommend Rose's Albigen Papers prior to reading this one...