The Tibetan book of the dead : first complete translation / introductory commentary by His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Book

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Dharma Centre of Canada: Archive

Name/Title

The Tibetan book of the dead : first complete translation / introductory commentary by His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Entry/Object ID

BQ4490 .K3713 2005

Description

An unabridged translation of the essential Buddhist text, introduced by the Dalai Lama and translated with the support of leading contemporary Buddhist masters, seeks to preserve the insights and intentions of the original work. Contents: The Tibetan Book of the Dead Appendix One: Peaceful and Wrathful Deities and the Tibetan Book of the Dead Appendix Two: Symbolism of the Mandala of the Peaceful and Wrathful Deities

Collection

Archive Reading List

Dimensions

Dimension Description

xlix, 535 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm

Book Details

Author

Padmasambhava, Terton Karma Lingpa

Editor

Graham Coleman, Thupten Jinpa

Publication Translator

Gyurme Dorje

Publisher

Penguin Press

Place Published

City

New York

Date Published

2005

Publication Subjects

Intermediate state -- Buddhism -- Early works to 1800 Death -- Religious aspects -- Buddhism -- Early works to 1800 Spiritual life -- Buddhism -- Early works to 1800 Buddhism -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region -- Doctrines

Call No.

BQ4490 .K3713 2005