The Book Depository The Tibetan Book of the Dead by Graham Coleman
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Description: The Tibetan Book of the Dead : Paperback : Penguin Books Ltd : 9780140455298 : 0140455299 : 23 Jun 2017 : The most graceful English translation of this masterpiece of world literature - prepared with the participation of the Dalai Lama and eminent contemporary masters of this tradition appointed by the Dalai Lama. This title contains guidance and practices related to transforming our experience in daily life. The Book Depository The Tibetan Book of the Dead by Graham Coleman - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
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Product ID: 9780140455298
MPN: 0140455299
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Author: Stephen F.
Rating: 5
Review: As a newcomer to Buddhism, this was on my most wanted book list as it is a collection of teachings on dying, Bardo and rebirth. I must stress that it would be very wise to have read elementary teachings on Buddhsim as some of the philosophical concepts are very difficult to understand for a beginner. There are numerous introductions at the start of the book, including one by HH The Dalai Lama which require you to be comfortable with many quite difficult subjects such as emptiness, dependent origination and so on. To be honest it took me a few nights just to read the introduction as I had to read sentences sometimes 10 times to try to understand them. I would suggest a newcomer should read something like "The Joy of Living" by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche first (very well written and easy to understand) and then "Turning Confusion into Clarity" by the same author. Even then you might struggle. I suppose it would be best to have a teacher to discuss the book with as you read it, I haven't found one yet. Despite all of the above, the translation is easy to read and has footnotes. I like Thupten Jinpa (one of the authors and HH The Dalai Lama's official translator), and this was part of the reason I bought the book . Good read - just persevere!
Author: Paul Bennett
Rating: 2
Review: Book was delivered in a not new state, had it been a gift and not for myself I would have returned!
