The Tibetan Book of the Dead: The Great Liberation Through Hearing in the Bardo

ISBN 10: 0877735565 ISBN 13: 9780877735564

Publisher: Sounds True Inc, 1990

Synopsis

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 Chögyam 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.

About this title

Review:

"A landmark in rendering this extraordinary revelation accessible to modern minds."--Sogyal Rinpoche, author of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

About the Author:

Chögyam Trungpa (1940-1987)--meditation master, teacher, and artist--founded Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado, the first Buddhist-inspired university in North America; the Shambhala Training program; and an international association of meditation centers known as Shambhala International. He is the author of numerous books including Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior, Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism, and The Myth of Freedom.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sounds True Inc
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0877735565
• ISBN 13: 9780877735564
• Binding: Audio Cassette