The Great Liberation Through Hearing in the Bardo (Shambhala Pocket Classics) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0877736758 ISBN 13: 9780877736752

Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc, 1992

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 unabridged 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.

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Review

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

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 offers the possibility, through hearing the appropriate spiritual instructions, for a person to recognize the nature of mind and so attain liberation. This translation emphasizes the practical advice that the book offers to the living. The commentary by Chogyam Trungpa explains what the text teaches us about human psychology.

About this edition

• Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0877736758
• ISBN 13: 9780877736752
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 236