Secrets of the Lost Mode of Prayer Book - Power of Blessing & Healing by Gregg Braden

The Lost Mode of Prayer

The title refers to what Braden presents as a form of prayer that became less familiar in Western traditions.

Rather than relying only on spoken words, this approach centres on feeling, intention and inner experience.

Within that framework, prayer becomes less about repeatedly asking for an outcome and more about entering a state of connection with qualities such as peace, gratitude or blessing.

A reader might reflect on questions such as:

“What am I bringing emotionally into this prayer?”

“What quality am I trying to embody?”

“Can I practise blessing without trying to control the outcome?”

The source also suggests that related practices were preserved in other spiritual traditions. That is Braden’s interpretive framework and should not be treated as settled historical fact without independent scholarly evidence.

Blessing, Hurt & Inner Meaning

The book also examines the relationship between emotional wounds and spiritual practice.

Braden suggests that painful experiences may shape deeply held beliefs and that becoming more conscious of those beliefs can change how we relate to prayer, forgiveness and blessing.

This is best understood as a spiritual and reflective approach.

Prayer and contemplation may feel meaningful or supportive, but they should not be treated as substitutes for professional mental-health or medical care.

Sacred Traditions & Cultural Context

The supplied description refers to Braden’s travels from Tibetan monasteries to sacred sites in the American Southwest.

These locations represent distinct spiritual and cultural traditions with their own histories and practices.

The book brings them into Braden’s broader framework around prayer and consciousness, but readers should avoid assuming that all traditions teach one identical universal practice.

His presentation is an interpretation rather than a complete representation of any one tradition.

Using the Book for Reflection

The book can be read slowly alongside journalling, meditation or contemplative prayer.

After a chapter, you might reflect on:

• what prayer means to you
• how emotion shapes your spiritual practice
• what experiences have influenced your beliefs
• what blessing means when circumstances cannot be controlled
• where you are seeking peace or acceptance

A simple prompt could be:

“What quality do I want to bring into this moment, even if I cannot change the outcome?”

This keeps the ideas grounded in reflection rather than turning prayer into a guarantee.

Quick FAQs

What is Secrets of the Lost Mode of Prayer about?
It is a spiritual-development book by Gregg Braden exploring silent prayer, blessing, intention, emotion and what he describes as an ancient form of prayer.

Who wrote the book?
Gregg Braden.

What format is it?
Paperback.

Who publishes it?
Hay House.

What is the ISBN?
9781781807491.

How long is the book?
The supplied information gives an approximate page count of 192 pages.

What does “lost mode of prayer” mean?
It refers to Braden’s idea of a feeling-based, largely wordless form of prayer that he believes became less familiar in the West.

Does the book discuss healing?
Yes, but mainly in spiritual and emotional terms. It should not be treated as a medical treatment guide.

Is the book religious?
It is spiritual rather than tied exclusively to one religious tradition and draws on several traditions as interpreted by the author.

Can prayer replace medical or psychological treatment?
No. Prayer may be part of a personal spiritual practice, but it should not replace appropriate professional care.

Care & Storage

Store the paperback in a dry place away from excessive moisture and prolonged direct sunlight.

Avoid heavily bending the spine if you want to preserve the book in good condition.

Disclaimer

This book is intended for spiritual, reflective and educational use. References to prayer, healing, ancient traditions and spiritual transformation reflect the author’s framework and should not be interpreted as established medical or scientific effects.

The book should not replace professional medical, psychological or other qualified advice.