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The Tibetan Book of the Dead

The Great Liberation through Hearing in the Bardo
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The Tibetan Book of the Dead by Chogyam Trungpa and Francesca Fremantle is a spiritual guide rooted in Tibetan Buddhism, offering insights into the journey of consciousness during the period between death and rebirth. The work provides teachings on how to navigate this transitional state, aiming to assist in achieving liberation. It underscores the importance of preparation for death and understanding the profound experiences encountered in the afterlife.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in Buddhist philosophy and Tibetan spirituality, as it provides profound insights into death, rebirth, and the nature of consciousness. It's a transformative text that explores the bardo, or the intermediate state between life and death, offering wisdom and guidance for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of life and the afterlife within a spiritual context.

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A classic of Tibetan Buddhism brought to life with insightful commentary by a modern master.

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 recognise the true nature of mind. This unabridged translation of The Tibetan Book of the Dead emphasises 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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The Tibetan Book of the Dead by Chogyam Trungpa and Francesca Fremantle has received praise for its insightful interpretation and guidance on Tibetan Buddhism's approach to death and rebirth. Readers appreciate the clear, informative translation and the thoughtful commentary that helps demystify complex concepts. Overall, the book is seen as enlightening and valuable for those seeking a deeper understanding of spiritual transitions.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781611806960

Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 August 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Shambhala Publications Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 192

About the Author

FRANCESCA FREMANTLE received her doctorate from the School of Oriental and African Studies at London University. She is a scholar and translator of Sanskrit and Tibetan works and was a student of Ch gyam Trungpa for many years. CH GYAM TRUNGPA (1939-1987)--meditation master, teacher, and artist--was the founder of Naropa University and Shambhala Training and is the author of several books, including Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism and Meditation in Action.

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