The Tibetan Book Of Living And Dying : a Spiritual Classic from One of the Foremost Interpreters of Tibetan Buddhism to the West

"What is it I hope for from this book' To inspire a quiet revolution in the whole way we look at health and care for the dying, and the whole way we look at life and care for the living." This acclaimed spiritual masterpiece is widely regarded as one of the most complete and authoritative presen-tations of the Tibetan Buddhist teachings ever written. A manual for life and death and a magnificent source of sacred inspiration from the heart of the Tibetan tradition, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying provides a lucid and inspiring intro-duction to the practice of meditation, to the nature of mind, to karma and rebirth, to compassionate love and care for the dying, and to the trials and rewards of the spiritual path. Buddhist meditation master and international teacher Sogyal Rinpoche brings together the ancient wisdom of Tibet with modern research on death and dying and the nature of the universe. With unprecedented scope, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying clarifies the majestic vision of life and death that underlies the classic sacred text The Tibetan Book of the Dead. Sogyal Rinpoche presents simple yet powerful practices from the heart of the Tibetan tradition that anyone, whatever their religion or background, can do to transform their lives, prepare for death, and help the dying. "A magnificent achievement. In its power to touch the heart, to awaken consciousness, [The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying] is an inestimable gift." #8212;San Francisco Chronicle A newly revised and updated edition of the internationally bestselling spiritual classic, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, written by Sogyal Rinpoche, is the ultimate introduction to Tibetan Buddhist wisdom. An enlightening, inspiring, and comforting manual for life and death that the New York Times calls, "The Tibetan equivalent of [Dante's] The Divine Comedy," this is the essential work that moved Huston Smith, author of The World's Religions, to proclaim, "I have encountered no book on the interplay of life and death that is more comprehensive, practical, and wise." 25th Anniversary Edition Over 3 Million Copies Sold 'i Couldn't Give This Book A Higher Recommendation' Billy Connolly Written By The Buddhist Meditation Master And Popular International Speaker Sogyal Rinpoche, This Highly Acclaimed Book Clarifies The Majestic Vision Of Life And Death That Underlies The Tibetan Buddhist Tradition. It Includes Not Only A Lucid, Inspiring And Complete Introduction To The Practice Of Meditation, But Also Advice On How To Care For The Dying With Love And Compassion, And How To Bring Them Help Of A Spiritual Kind. But There Is Much More Besides In This Classic Work, Which Was Written To Inspire All Who Read It To Begin The Journey To Enlightenment And So Become 'servants Of Peace'. Popular Tibetan teacher Sogyal Rinpoche has transformed that ancient text, conveying a perennial philosophy that is at once religious, scientific, and practical. Through extraordinary anecdotes and stories from religious traditions East and West, Rinpoche introduces the reader to the fundamentals of Tibetan Buddhism, moving gradually to the topics of death and dying. Death turns out to be less of a crisis and more of an opportunity. Concepts such as reincarnation, karma, and bardo and practices such as meditation, tonglen, and phowa teach us how to face death constructively. --Amazon. In the tradition of the bestselling Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, this inspirational guide presents 365 thought-provoking meditations on life, death, doubt, mindfulness, compassion, wisdom, and work. "As a guide to the Tibetan tradition and its insights into life and death, Sogyal Rinpoche is without peer"--New York Times Book Review Written by the Buddhist meditation master and popular international speaker, this book clarifies the majestic vision of life and death that underlies the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. It includes a complete introduction to the practice of meditation, as well as advice on how to care for the dying with love and compassion. Clarifies the majestic vision of life and death that underlies the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. This title includes not only a lucid, inspiring and complete introduction to the practice of meditation but also advice on how to care for the dying with love and compassion, and how to bring them help of a spiritual kind. A discussion of the age-old techniques on which the classic "Tibetan Book of the Dead" is based examines the possibility for healing that can be released when people begin to view death as another chapter of life.