The Secret of Shambhala: In Search of the Eleventh Insight is the third book in The Celestine Prophecy series by James Redfield.
Plot summary The novel is set in the mountains of Tibet in search of the mythical place called Shambhala (also known as Shangri-La), accessible only by raising one's spiritual attunement to a high enough level. Among other things, the book touches on the concept of prayer energy and heaven and earth coming together. The concept can be experienced universally, when each of us raises this love.
Characters John
The main character. John goes this time to Tibet, as his friends Wil and Natalie told him to do. Wil is gone when John arrives in Tibet.
Bill Natalie's father. Has helped John with some gardening.
Natalie Bill's daughter, who sets John out on his journey through Tibet.
Wilson James (Wil) A steadfast character in The Celestine Prophecy, and in The Tenth Insight: Holding the Vision. Located in Shambhala.
Yin Doloe Wil sent Yin to meet John as he goes to Tibet. Yin has a deep hate for the Military of the Republic of China. He is with John throughout most of his journey.
Jampa A friend of Yin's. Jampa is a monk at the monastery where Lama Rigden lives, and has followed Lama Rigden for over 10 years.
Lama Rigden The protagonists visit him for more information about the whereabouts of Wil. He understands the legends of Shambhala more than anyone else.
Hanh He helps John concentrate on what he eats.
Colonel Chang The one who wishes to destroy Shambhala.
Ani The first human John meets after coming to Shambhala.
Pema Initially about to give birth to a baby child; but the child is gone.
Tashi Ani's son. He wants to enter John's world.
Dorjee Pema's husband.
Locations Kunlun Mountains Kathmandu Hotel Himalaya, Kathmandu Lhasa Potala Palace, Lhasa Shigatse Tingri Saka Zhongba Paryang Dormar Mayun Hor Qu Lake Manasarovar Mount Kailash Ali Darchen Shambhala