The Tibetan book of living and dying /
Sogyal,Rinpoche.
Gaffney, Patrick,1949-
Harvey, Andrew,1952-
London : Rider,
2008, c2002.
This acclaimed spiritual masterpiece is widely regarded as one of the most complete and authoritative presentations of the Tibetan Buddhist teachings ever written. A manual for life and death and 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 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.
Originally published: U.S.: HarperSanFrancisco; London: Rider, 2002.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part I. Living. In the mirror of death --- Impermanence --- Reflection and change --- The nature of mind --- Bringing the mind home --- Evolution, karma, and rebirth --- Bardos and other realities --- This life: the natural bardo --- The spiritual path --- The innermost essence ---- Part II. dying. Heart advice on helping the dying --- Compassion: the wish-fulfilling jewel --- Spiritual help for the dying --- The practices for dying --- The process of dying ---- Part III. death and rebirth. The ground --- Intrinsic radiance --- The bardo of becoming --- Helping after death --- The near-death experience: a staircase to Heaven? ---- Part IV. conclusion. The universal process --- Servants of peace ---- Appendixes.
This acclaimed spiritual masterpiece is widely regarded as one of the most complete and authoritative presentations of the Tibetan Buddhist teachings ever written. A manual for life and death and 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 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.
Death
Life
Buddhism
Spiritual life.
Religious life
Intermediate state