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As a funerary text and guide to the afterlife, The Tibetan Book of the Dead was read aloud to the dying or recently deceased so that they could recognize the true nature of the mind and thus attain enlightenment and liberation from the suffering associated with the endless cycle... Read Full Overview

The Tibetan Book of the Dead is one of the texts that, according to legend, Padma-Sambhava was compelled to hide during his visit to Tibet in the late 8th century. The guru hid his books in stones, lakes, and pillars because the Tibetans of that day and age were somehow unprepared... Read Full Overview

First published in 1927, The Tibetan Book of the Dead remains one of the most unique sacred books of the world because it contributes to the science of death, existence after death, and rebirth. This edition contains a special preface by Dr. Evans-Wentz.

El Bardo thodol en espa ol: 'la liberaci n por audici n durante el estado intermedio', m s conocido en Occidente como El libro tibetano de los muertos es una gu a de instrucciones para los moribundos y los muertos que seg n la creencia del budismo t ntrico del T bet permite alcanzar... Read Full Overview

A classic of Tibetan Buddhism brought to life with insightful commentary by a modern master.

In 1919 the distinguished scholar Walter Evans-Wentz visited an Indian monastery, where he encountered the source of this famous volume. Derived from a Buddhist funerary text, it offers instructions for preparing for death and moving through the various stages of rebirth. The... Read Full Overview