The Tibetan Book of the Dead: First Complete Translation: The Great Liberation by Hearing in the Intermediate States

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 translations, but none encompassed the work in its entirety. Now, in one of the year's most important publishing events, the entire text has not only been made available in English but in a translation of quite remarkable clarity and beauty. With an introductory commentary by His Holiness The Dalai Lama, who calls this translation "an extraordinary accomplishment undertaken with great care over many years" 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, exquisitely written practices that can transform our experience of daily life, guidance on helping those who are dying, and an inspirational perspective on coping with bereavement. Translated with the close support of leading contemporary masters, including HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, and learned scholars such as Khamtrul Rinpoche and Zenkar Rinpoche, His Holiness the Dalai Lama says, "I hope that the profound insights contained in this work will be a source of inspiration and support to many interested people around the world." Review "This new translation of The Tibetan Book of the Dead is a tremendous accomplishment." -Francesca Fremantle, Buddhadarma magazine "Profound and unique, it is one of the great treasures of wisdom in the spiritual heritage of humanity." -Sogyal Rinpoche, Author of the Tibetan Book of Living and Dying The Most Graceful English Translation Of This Masterpiece Of World Literature - Prepared With The Participation Of The Dalai Lama And Eminent Contemporary Masters Of This Traditin Appointed By The Dalai Lama One Of The Greatest Works Created By Any Culture And One Of The Most Influential Of All Tibetan Buddhist Texts In The West, The Tibetan Book Of The Dead Has Had A Number Of Distinguished Translations, But Strangely All Of These Have Been Partial Abridgements. Now The Entire Text Has Not Only Been Made Available In English But In A Translation Of Quite Remarkable Clarity And Beauty. A Comprehensive Guide To Living And Dying, The Tibetan Book Of The Dead Contains Exquisitely Written Guidance And Practices Related To Transforming Our Experience In Daily Life, On The Processes Of Dying And The After-death State, And On How To Help Those Who Are Dying. As Originally Intended This Is As Much A Work For The Living, As It Is For Those Who Wish To Think Beyond A Mere Conventional Lifetime To A Vastly Greater And Grander Cycle. 'extraordinary ... This Work Will Be A Source Of Inspiration And Support To Many' His Holiness The Dalai Lama The acclaimed English translation of this masterpiece of world literature - prepared with the participation of the Dalai Lama One of the greatest works created by any culture and one of the most influential of all Tibetan Buddhist texts in the West, The Tibetan Book of the Dead has had a number of distinguished translations, but strangely all of these have been partial abridgements. Now the entire text has not only been made available in English but in a translation of quite remarkable clarity and beauty. A comprehensive guide to living and dying, The Tibetan Book of the Dead contains exquisitely written guidance and practices related to transforming our experience in daily life, on the processes of dying and the after-death state, and on how to help those who are dying. As originally intended this is as much a work for the living, as it is for those who wish to think beyond a mere conventional lifetime to a vastly greater and grander cycle. 'Extraordinary ... this work will be a source of inspiration and support to many' His Holiness the Dalai Lama 'Extraordinary... this work will be a source of inspiration and support to many' His Holiness the Dalai LamaOne of the greatest works created by any culture and overwhelmingly the most influential of all Tibetan Buddhist texts in the West, The Tibetan Book of the Dead has had a number of distinguished translations, but strangely all of these have been partial abridgements. Now the entire text has not only been made available in English but in a translation of quite remarkable clarity and beauty. A comprehensive guide to living and dying The Tibetan Book of the Dead contains exquisitely written guidance and practices related to transforming our experience in the daily life, on the processes of dying and the after-death state, and on how to help those who are dying. As originally intended this is as much a work for the living, as it is for those who wish to think beyond a mere conventional lifetime to a vastly greater and grander cycle. The most graceful English translation of this masterpiece of world literature - prepared with the participation of the Dalai Lama and eminent contemporary masters of this tradition appointed by the Dalai Lama. This title contains guidance and practices related to transforming our experience in daily life.