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The Tibetan Book of the Dead: The Great Liberation Through Hearing In The Bardo (Shambhala Classics) Paperback – October 10, 2000

by Chogyam Trungpa (Author), Francesca Fremantle (Author)
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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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"A landmark in rendering this extraordinary revelation accessible to modern minds."—Sogyal Rinpoche, author of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

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Chögyam Trungpa (1940–1987)—meditation master, teacher, and artist—founded Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado, the first Buddhist-inspired university in North America; the Shambhala Training program; and an international association of meditation centers known as Shambhala International. He is the author of numerous books including Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior, Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism, and The Myth of Freedom.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1570627479
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Shambhala (October 10, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781570627477
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1570627477
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.99 x 0.44 x 8.98 inches
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Stephen Ford
5.0 out of 5 stars 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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Genuine Redhead
5.0 out of 5 stars 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
5.0 out of 5 stars 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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EABaldwin
5.0 out of 5 stars Great translation and commentary
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2014
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I've worn out several copies of the Tibetan Book of the Dead - and many have 'disappeared' from my shelf. *smile*
When I was attending shamanic training, this book was used as a 'textbook' for a two-year course on "conscious deathing".

I love Chogyam Trungpa's commentary. When I lived in Boulder (early 1970's), he lived next door while creating Naropa Institute, and I often attended his lectures. It's good to 'see' him again.
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Blair C. aka Darby
4.0 out of 5 stars 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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ML
5.0 out of 5 stars Get ready
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2019
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...cause this aint funny, were all gonna die and lose our money. So spend some of that illusion on this "better one."
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Charles
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2020
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Great book
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artemis
5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2013
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I recommend this book to everyone of every religion. A true guide for living compassionately with the rest of humanity, within these pages are found SoulFood for our world.
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nigel-robinson
5.0 out of 5 stars 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
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Maira Vieira
5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful book
Reviewed in Brazil on March 26, 2020
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Great edition
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Victoria
5.0 out of 5 stars 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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Djampa
1.0 out of 5 stars ATTENTION : livre microscopique
Reviewed in France on November 22, 2018
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ATTENTION : Format de livre minuscule, écrit très petit, ne tient pas bien en main, vraiment pénible à lire.
On ne peut même plus parler d'un livre de poche, mais d'un livre format timbre-poste.
Le texte est de plus amputé des annexes (glossaire, index, bibliographie, etc...) ainsi que des illustrations.
Livre intéressant, mais je le déconseille totalement dans ce format.
Le même livre existe aussi dans un format normal.
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Abhijit bagchi
1.0 out of 5 stars if i had received the delivery.i could have commented.videos,photos are not available. oh lord
Reviewed in India on October 10, 2018
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what are you afraid or ashamed of? why don"t you speak clearly that supply has been made digitally.it can be found in my computer system.it is of no use to me though.
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