The Tibetan Book of the Dead

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This English translation of a significant Tibetan Buddhist text has been crafted with input from the Dalai Lama and esteemed contemporary masters. Renowned as one of the greatest works of world literature, it stands as a cornerstone of Tibetan Buddhism, particularly influential in the West. Previous translations have often been abridged, but this version presents the complete text with remarkable clarity and beauty. Serving as a comprehensive guide to living and dying, it offers profound insights and practices for transforming daily experiences, understanding the dying process, and assisting those nearing death. Originally intended for the living, it encourages readers to contemplate life beyond conventional limits and embrace a broader, more profound cycle. His Holiness the Dalai Lama praises this extraordinary work as a source of inspiration and support. The authors include commentary by the Dalai Lama, with Thupten Jinpa as the senior translator and President of the Institute of Tibetan Classics, Graham Coleman as the founder of the Orient Foundation for Arts and Culture, and Gyurme Dorje, a leading scholar of the Nyingma tradition from which this literature originates.