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The Tibetan Book of the Dead: First Complete Translation (Penguin Classics Deluxe Editio)

by Padmasambhava

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ISBN13: 9780143104940
ISBN10: 0143104942
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An authoritative and first unabridged translation of a major Buddhist text

Overwhelmingly the most significant of all Tibetan Buddhist texts in the West, The Tibetan Book of the Dead has had a number of distinguished translations, but none encompassed the work in its entirety — though its popularity increased steadily since its initial peak in the sixties and seventies. Now, with this full translation of clarity and beauty, a complete The Tibetan Book of the Dead has finally been made available in English.

With an introduction by His Holiness The Dalai Lama, who calls this translation an extraordinary accomplishment undertaken with great care over many years, The Tibetan Book of the Dead reflects the insights and intentions of the original work. The text includes one of the most detailed and compelling descriptions of the after-death state in world literature and contains exquisitely written practices that can transform our experience of daily life and the process of dying. Translated with the close support of leading contemporary Buddhist masters, The Tibetan Book of the Dead is a source of inspiration and support to many interested people around the world, proclaims His Holiness The Dalai Lama.

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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.

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Reflecting the insights and intentions of the original work, this text includes one of the most detailed and compelling descriptions of the after-death state and practices that transform the experience of daily life and the process of dying.
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About the Author

Gyurme Dorje is translator (with Matthew Kapstein) of Dudjom Rinpoch‛s The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism.

Graham Coleman is president of the Orient Foundation, a major Tibetan cultural conservancy organization based in the United Kingdom.

Thupten Jinpa, is the senior translator to His Holiness The Dalai Lama and president of the Institute of Tibetan Classics.

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countrykindagirl21, January 12, 2011 (view all comments by countrykindagirl21)
Truly enlightening book, I reccomend it to anyone who wishes to explore the faith of buddhism or simply wishes to expand their knowledge of faith and personal growth.
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Truly enlightening book, I reccomend it to anyone who wishes to explore the faith of buddhism or simply wishes to expand their knowledge of faith and personal growth.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780143104940
Subtitle:
First Complete Translation (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
Author:
Padmasambhava
Translator:
Dorje, Gyurme
Editor:
Coleman, Graham
Editor:
Jinpa, Thupten
Author:
Coleman, Graham
Author:
Jinpa, Thupten
Author:
Dorje, Gyurme
Publisher:
Penguin Classics
Subject:
Buddhist
Subject:
Buddhism - Tibetan
Subject:
Eastern - Buddhism
Subject:
Spiritual life
Subject:
Buddhism
Subject:
Spiritual life -- Buddhism.
Subject:
Buddhism -- China -- Tibet -- Doctrines.
Subject:
Religion Eastern-Tibetan Buddhism
Copyright:
2007
Edition Description:
Mass Market
Series:
Penguin Classics Deluxe Editions
Publication Date:
20070130
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from 12
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Two 8-page color inserts on insert stock
Pages:
592
Dimensions:
8.44x5.56x1.55 in. 1.42 lbs.
Age Level:
from 18
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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.
"Synopsis" by , Reflecting the insights and intentions of the original work, this text includes one of the most detailed and compelling descriptions of the after-death state and practices that transform the experience of daily life and the process of dying.
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