The Tibetan Book of the Dead The Great Liberation Through Hearing In The Bardo [Paperback]

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 ofThe Tibetan Book of the Deademphasizes 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."A landmark in rendering this extraordinary revelation accessible to modern minds."—Sogyal Rinpoche, author ofThe Tibetan Book of Living and DyingChögyam 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 includingShambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior,Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism, andThe Myth of Freedom.US