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The Tibetan Book of the Dead

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This handsome hardback edition presents The Tibetan Book of the Dead, a Buddhist text and guide to the afterlife, beautifully illustrated in full-color. Traditionally read aloud to the dying or recently deceased, it aims to facilitate enlightenment and release from the cycle of death and rebirth.... Read More
Format: Hardback
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This handsome hardback edition presents The Tibetan Book of the Dead, a Buddhist text and guide to the afterlife, beautifully illustrated in full-color. Traditionally read aloud to the dying or recently deceased, it aims to facilitate enlightenment and release from the cycle of death and rebirth. Today, it remains a profound spiritual text, offering insights into spirituality and self-discovery. Part of the Ancient Wisdom Library series, these compact hardbacks with full-color illustrations bring together timeless works on ancient philosophy and spirituality, appealing to scholars and enthusiasts seeking enduring wisdom for the modern world.

Series: Ancient Wisdom Library

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398841130

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 July 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arcturus

Illustration: Hardback

Contributors:

  • Translated by Lama Kazi Dawa-Samdup

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 525g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Author unknown. The editor, John Baldock, studied art history at the Γ‰cole du Louvre, Paris. His encounter with sacred art led to an exploration of the world's major religious and spiritual traditions. After a period of teaching art and art history in schools in England, during which he continued his spiritual studies, he left teaching to pursue a career as a writer. His books include The Essence of Sufism, The Essence of Rumi and an anthology of Zen wisdom.

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