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

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. more

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Posted: Mar-29-2009

Not printed on acid-free paper

Two stars, but only for uninspired book-making. I'm not really qualified to comment on the contents, but it is disappointing that such an apparently fine, definitive translation is not printed on acid-free paper.

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Posted: Jan-07-2009

The Tibetan Book of the Dead

I purchased this book for my 20yr old nephew, as he indicated he was very interested in the contents. I was absolutely thrilled to receive the book in perfect (like new) condition! The book was meticulously wrapped and was received in prompt order. I will use this service again. My nephew was...

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Posted: Dec-09-2008

A nice inclusive text.

This complete translation of 'Liberation Through Hearing in the Intermediate State' is an important cornerstone to any collection of Buddhist literature. Gyurme Dorje gives an honest translation that captures the intent of the original text exquisitely.

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Posted: Nov-02-2008

Tibetan Book of the dead

An old book brought to life. interesting research in the india's believe system of reincarnation. The souls travels after death back to reincarnation.

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Posted: Sep-12-2008

Not for newcomers, but truly a "treasure-text"

This handsome edition comes with many credits. The title page tells us that it was composed by Padmasambhava, revealed by Terton Karma Lingpa, translated by Gyurme Dorje, edited by Graham Coleman with Thupten Jingpa, and has an introductory commentary by HH The Dalai Lama. This chain of...

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Posted: Dec-23-2007

Too weird

This book was too weird and kinda boring. It did have some cool pictures in it though.

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Posted: Nov-05-2007

Deep Thinking

This book is certainly full of knowledge. It may take SOME time to get through. Interesting, though.

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Posted: Sep-07-2007

A Perfectionists' Translation of Not Really Accessible Death-Transition Rites

To begin with: Whatever you do, do not touch the upper and lower ends of the spine of the 2007 Deluxe Edition, or it will look like a shabby edition ugly quickly. The cogwheelish cutting of the page edges are nice and unusual to look at, but it is a nightmare to quickly leaf through the book that...

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Posted: May-15-2007

It would take you a lifetime to understand this book.

I just got this book, and it is so deep and exciting I want to just study it forever to find out all about what it has to say.

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Posted: Feb-07-2006

Expanded version with authoritative interpretations. Important!

The Tibetan Book of the Dead edited by Graham Coleman, Thupten Jinpa, translated by Gyurme Dorje (Viking) is by far the most popular example of indigenous Tibetan Buddhist treasure literature. An edition was issued in 1927 by Oxford University Press under the general editorship of W. Y....

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