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The Tibetan book of the dead, the great liberation through hearing in the bardo, by Guru Rinpoche according to Karma Lingpa ; translated with commentary by Francesca Fremantle and Chögyam Trungpa

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The Tibetan book of the dead, the great liberation through hearing in the bardo, by Guru Rinpoche according to Karma Lingpa ; translated with commentary by Francesca Fremantle and Chögyam Trungpa
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The Tibetan book of the dead
Nature of contents
bibliography
Responsibility statement
by Guru Rinpoche according to Karma Lingpa ; translated with commentary by Francesca Fremantle and Chögyam Trungpa
Sub title
the great liberation through hearing in the bardo
Summary
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 the mind. This translation, with insightful and concise commentary, emphasizes the practical advice that the book offers to the living, making this edition 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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