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The Tibetan Book of the Dead: The Great Liberation Through Hearing In The Bardo (Shambhala Classics) by [Chogyam Trungpa, Francesca Fremantle]

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The Tibetan Book of the Dead: The Great Liberation Through Hearing In The Bardo (Shambhala Classics) Kindle Edition

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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.

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October 10, 2000
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"A landmark in rendering this extraordinary revelation accessible to modern minds."—Sogyal Rinpoche, author of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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hese ancient teachings are penetrating and relevant, not only for understanding death, but as a guide to life. Illustrated.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00HUWQUSW
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Shambhala (October 10, 2000)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 10, 2000
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 867 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 213 pages

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- #36 in Tibetan Book of the Dead
- #128 in Buddhist Sacred Writings (Kindle Store)
- #193 in Karma Buddhism

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Blair C. aka Darby

The Tibetan Book of the Dead (Shambhala ed.)

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 30, 2013

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The great BARDO Thotrol (Thodol), or The Great Liberation through Hearing in the Bardo, is the only well known teratoma of Tibetan Buddhism or Lamaism, a syncretistic religious blend of Asian Buddhism & the native to Tibet Bon. A Teratoma is a manuscript or scroll hidden or buried & intended to be discovered sometime in the future, where it will have more relevance.This Book of the Dead is not as well represented as The Egyptian one but because of this is more 'user-friendly'. It describes symbolically, what the Lamaistic Tradition believes are the events occurring to the Soul after death & this book is supposed to guide one through the passing on of a friend or relative; & to help one prepare for their own demise. Really a beautiful vision, This edition doesn't have any pictures & this book is not as ritualistic as The Egyptian Book of the Dead, which can be said to be more Magickal; whereas this work is more Mystical.

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Stephen Ford

If you are listening to the AUDIOBOOK (Narrated by Richard Gere) this is what he's READING!!!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 11, 2019

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I love it! I am a MYTHOLOGY FREAK and have been studying world RELIGIONS MYTHOLOGY since I was in KINDERGARTEN!!! The names of the deities are pretty much the SAME in the OTHER version of TBOtD I have... but many of the SECONDARY deities and their CONSORTS have TOTALLY different names... and I wanted to know how to SPELL the words he is using! Glad I looked INTO it and didn't just say "OH WELL... that's the way it GOES!" Thanks Amazon!!!!

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Tommy

I didn't know i was going to get nailed to the Wall!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 1, 2017

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Not a easy book to read, it
Really hit some Trigger points for me!!
I've thown it across the room a few times & usually not my character!!
It's a long read because every page you learn something new within yourself! Buy it.
I dare you! Hahahahaha
I didn't know that I was going to get nailed to the Wall!! Not a Foo Foo Fluffy book but it'll have you searching inside yourself

17 people found this helpful

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jacqueline ives

informative and easy-readable

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 19, 2011

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This is an easy-to-understand translation of what we know in the West as "The Tibetan Book of the Dead" with a clear commentary, showing how the work, originally intended and still used to guide people through the process of dying, can also be used by anyone seeking spiritual understanding. It shows the "bardo's". the states and visions between death and a new life. Enlightenment (escape from the "wheel of rebirth") can be attained at any stage by someone being guided through these states, but does not always happen! In other words, the work includes the belief in rebirth/reincarnation, common to Eastern philosophy and more common now than it was - in the West.

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Bonnie A. Clark

Understanding this

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 18, 2013

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I have been listening to these tapes. They are filled with symbols and metaphores. I would reccommend getting a friend or a group together to openly discuss some of the content. The understanding will come but in our country we have a very different prespective, not on beliefs. In fact they are almost equal,however the way the material is presented is different. I say that it is an important subject given that we are going to be using this information to a large extent in the future.

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Ben R

Good version of this book.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 12, 2018

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Exactly what I wanted! I am just starting reading it. It seems a bit dense but I am eager to go slow and learn more about it.

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Genuine Redhead

The best and most USABLE ever

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 27, 2018

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Scholarly excellence combined with highly pragmatic application - THIS is the book to get, keep and use. In fact, get two, and have one spiral-bound so you can flip back and forth a thousand times, because you will want to!

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Dr. Carlos Chapa

Tiny book! Fits in your pocket.... but LOADED !

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 4, 2008

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Instead of repeating what most people stated, I just wanted to emphasize on the size. This book is soooo tiny, it can fit in your pocket! It literally fits in the palm of your hand, and perfect to throw in the purse, the murse or your desk at work.

Also, for those non-buddhist coworkers, you won't get that "look" when they see (can't) the title of the book.

I've read better translations, however it is what it is! TINY and loaded with info!

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Maira Vieira

wonderful book

Reviewed in Brazil 🇧🇷 on March 26, 2020

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Great edition

Victoria

Preparing for the inevitable

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on April 25, 2018

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I have had this book 3 times now. Never lend it.
Just give it to the person. While difficult to understand at times, the information and awareness that develops is very helpful. We don't really know what happens when we die. Even if an atheist, this book will help direct your path.
I would guess the readers will be more aware and prepared. I like it anyway. The poem is the best if that is all one can manage. My mother is 92. It is hard to let go. She has lost most of her ability to speak about her memories or even remember them. I am going to get her to read the poem out loud for her...and me. I think the Tibetan Book of the Dead will be very helpful for both of us.

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nigel-robinson

The path to enlightenment

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 5, 2021

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This is a nice representation and translation. I would love an old one, but they are really spendy

wendy b.

Great service

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on February 7, 2021

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Excellent

Diana

Interesting read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on April 25, 2018

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Inwas expecting more details and information about each relm. I did not get much more information from the book, because I have already read the book about Living and dying.

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