The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying: The Spiritual Classic & International Bestseller; Revised and Updated Edition

The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying: The Spiritual Classic & International Bestseller; Revised and Updated Edition

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  • Author: Sogyal Rinpoche
  • Publisher: HarperOne
  • Release Date: April 1994
  • ISBN-10: 0062508342
  • ISBN-13: 9780062508348
  • List Price: $17.95

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In 1927, Walter Evans-Wentz published his translation of an obscure Tibetan Nyingma text and called it the Tibetan Book of the Dead. 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. As a result, life becomes much richer. Like Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, Sogyal Rinpoche opens the door to a full experience of death. It is up to the reader to walk through. --Brian Bruya

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Clear and understandable writing provides understanding and approaches to dealing with the illness and death of loved ones

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Using anecdotes and stories and the inspiration of Tibetan Buddhism, Sogyul writes a manual for life and death, providing a clear and inspiring introduction to the practice of meditation, to the nature of mind, to karma and rebirth, and to compassionate love and care for the dying, and ultimately how to face our own death. Focusing on death will lead to a much richer life.

One of the few books I have read many times, it provides understanding and approaches to dealing with the illness and death of loved ones. I found the writing style clear and understandable. I especially liked the step-by-step meditation exercises.

A True Classic

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Dying is not a comfortable subject but one we all must eventually deal with. In this classic, Sogyal Rinpoche teaches us how to die properly and, yes, happily. You may still fear death, but you should not fear reading this most insightful and illuminating book.

Uh, no thanks on mainstreaming buddhism

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Oh, yes, ok, I'll agree that this publication has its share of interesting and moving moments. But shall we put those aside and look at some important details. For one, there is a portion on his "proof" of karma. Here he has submitted himself to the Western infatuation with cold facts that prove a spiritual truth. How many times do I have to hear another religion or its leader offering proof of the spirit, when the roots of any religion clearly indicate that spirit is beyond proving, but rather more rooted in experiencing (not even believing). So in another section, Rinpoche discusses how you can tell if a spiritual leader is legitimate or not. One argument is you have to tell if he is honest or not, and he quotes some of his followers comments that he (Rinpoche) is such a good and honest guy. In fact, the best spiritual leaders do not ask you to put your faith in them but rather in a spirituality that they may speak to but is in fact far above themselves. The best message is that spirituality is for your discovery and for you to experience. The book also gives you information on the Rigpa movement: a series of classes that you have to pay some good money for. This Rigpa also offers admittedly beautiful retreat centers, but without taking any classes you are considered unfit for a retreat experience.

This book marks a devastating blow that is ongoing in mercatile societies: the corruption of Eastern spirituality via mainstream marketing. I have a pamphlet of a taoist and tai chi society, and about 100 members are dressed identically, in a public street, performing their tai chi for viewers. This is not what it is meant to be about.

Practical Wisdom That really helped me.

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Dear Friends,

This book is really an astonishing read of how as a young boy Sogyal Rinpoche was recognised as the incarnation of an enlightened Master. It tells of his life as student to the most accomplished meditation masters of this era, and gives prctical instructions on how we can integrate this healing wisdom into our modern lives. I have to tell you that this book has helped me a great deal and i know i will refer to it again and again as a guide to help me in my life today.

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One of the best books I have ever read. Accessible to the layman, but providing a very rich insight into the Tibetan Buddhist culture and belief system. You have to read it for yourself to understand, but with every page it fills my heart with warmth and clarity and I keep going back to it time after time. It is timeless.