The Tibetan Book of the Dead: The Great Liberation Through Hearing In The BardoIn 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. |
Contents
The Great Liberation through Hearing in the Bardo | 47 |
InspirationPrayers | 147 |
InspirationPrayer Calling on the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas for Rescue | 148 |
The Main Verses of the Six Bardos | 151 |
InspirationPrayer for Deliverance from the Dangerous Pathway of the Bardo | 155 |
The Bardo Prayer which Protects from Fear | 159 |
Pronunciation of Sanskrit Words | 163 |
Glossary of Sanskrit Words | 165 |
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