SynopsisA new edition of "the Tibetan equivalent of The Divine Comedy," a contemporary classic as powerful and accessible as the Dalai Lama's bestsellers. An acclaimed spiritual masterpiece, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying is a manual for life and death and a magnificent source of sacred inspiration from the heart of the Tibetan tradition. Sogyal Rinpoche delivers a lucid and inspiring introduction 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. This treasure of Tibetan wisdom is the definitive new Budhist guide for our times, and has sold over a million copies worldwide. "As a guide to the Tibetan tradition and its insights into life and death, Sogyal Rinpoche is without peer." -New York Times Book Review, OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD * The international bestseller and spiritual masterpiece that presents ancient wisdom for modern healing--A sweeping, contemporary presentation of the Tibetan Buddhist teachings and innate wisdom's of "As a guide to the Tibetan tradition and its insights into life and death, Sogyal Rinpoche is without peer." -New York Times Book Review We 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 to provide 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 introduction to the unparalleled wisdom of Buddhist beliefs, helping readers accessibly yet empathetically journey across: but We The practice of meditation and living mindfully The nature of mind and overcoming fear and trauma Karma, rebirth, and reincarnation Compassionate love and care for the dying And the trials and rewards of the spiritual path and living with divine gratitude With unprecedented scope, this book clarifies the majestic vision of life and death that underlies the classic sacred text The Tibetan Book of the Dead. Rinpoche presents simple yet powerful practices from the soul of this ancient tradition that anyone--regardless of their religion or background--can do to transform their lives, prepare for death, help the dying, and navigate grief with both grace and courage. An essential, timeless tool for spiritual growth and healing, radical self-discovery, and becoming your most mindful, compassionate, and complete self.
LC Classification NumberBQ7640.S64 1992