The first complete translation of the classic Buddhist text
One of the greatest works created by any culture and overwhelmingly the most significant of all Tibetan Buddhist texts in the West, The Tibetan Book of the Dead has had a number of distinguished but partial translations. Now the entire text has not only been made available in English but also in a translation of remarkable clarity and beauty. Translated with the close support of leading contemporary masters, this complete edition faithfully presents the insights and intentions of the original work. It includes one of the most detailed and compelling descriptions of the after-death state in world literature, practices that can transform our experience of daily life, guidance on helping those who are dying, and an inspirational perspective on coping with bereavement.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
A nice inclusive text.:
This complete translation of 'Liberation Through Hearing in the Intermediate State' is an important cornerstone to any collection of Buddhist literature. Gyurme Dorje gives an honest translation that captures the intent of the original text exquisitely.
Tibetan Book of the dead:
An old book brought to life. interesting research in the india's believe system of reincarnation. The souls travels after death back to reincarnation.
Not for newcomers, but truly a "treasure-text":
This handsome edition comes with many credits. The title page tells us that it was composed by Padmasambhava, revealed by Terton Karma Lingpa, translated by Gyurme Dorje, edited by Graham Coleman with Thupten Jingpa, and has an introductory commentary by HH The Dalai Lama. This chain of transmission parallels the Tibetan Buddhist method of instruction: oral teachings, ideally, from master to student unbroken for millennia. "The Great Liberation by Hearing in the Intermediate State" was revealed in the... more info
Too weird:
This book was too weird and kinda boring. It did have some cool pictures in it though.
