| The Tibetan Book of the Dead: The Great Liberation Through Hearing in the Bardo Revised Edition Contributor(s): Trungpa, Chögyam (Author), Fremantle, Francesca (Author) |
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ISBN: 1570627479 ISBN-13: 9781570627477 Publisher: Shambhala OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2000 Annotation: In this classic scripture of Tibetan Buddhism--traditionally read aloud to the dying to help them attain liberation--death and rebirth are seen as a process that provides an opportunity to recognize the true nature of mind. This translation of "The Tibetan Book of the Dead" emphasizes the practical advice that the book offers to the living. The insightful commentary by Chogyam Trungpa, written in clear, concise language, explains what the text teaches us about human psychology. This book will be of interest to people concerned with death and dying, as well as those who seek greater spiritual understanding in everyday life. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Buddhism - Rituals & Practice - Religion | Buddhism - Tibetan |
| Dewey: 294.342 |
| Series: Shambhala Classics |
| Physical Information: 0.45" H x 6.48" W x 9.14" (0.52 lbs) 144 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Buddhist - Topical - Death/Dying |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this classic scripture of Tibetan Buddhism--traditionally read aloud to the dying to help them attain liberation--death and rebirth are seen as a process that provides an opportunity to recognize the true nature of mind. This translation of The Tibetan Book of the Dead emphasizes the practical advice that the book offers to the living. The insightful commentary by Ch gyam Trungpa, written in clear, concise language, explains what the text teaches us about human psychology. This book will be of interest to people concerned with death and dying, as well as those who seek greater spiritual understanding in everyday life. |