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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 294
EAN num: 9781590304778
ISBN number: 1590304772
Label: Shambhala
Manufacturer: Shambhala
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 192
Printing Date: November 06, 2007
Publishing house: Shambhala
Release Date: November 06, 2007
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In this classic scripture of Tibetan Buddhism—traditionally read aloud to the dying to help them attain liberation—death and rebirth are seen as a process that provides an opportunity to recognize the true nature of mind.
This book-and-audio set offers a new way to encounter the profound meaning of this sacred text. The package contains a complete edition of The Tibetan Book of the Dead with an introduction by Francesca Fremantle and insightful commentary by Chögyam Trungpa, written in clear concise language, that explains the text and offers a psychological perspective on its teachings.
Also included here is a set of three audio CDs with an introduction by Fremantle and a translation of The Tibetan Book of the Dead, both read by the actor Richard Gere.
3 CDs, with a 192-page book
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I purchased for myself and received this set in March '08. It would certainly make a nice gift. As one interested in Eastern practices this set has been a good introduction for me to the TBD. Richard Gere is easy on the ears, too ;) Recommended to purchase.
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I'm new to Buddhism, about to attend my very first Dzogchen Retreat, and was advised to read this text. I selected this version not because of how much I admire the talent of Richard Gere the actor, but because of hearing about Richard Gere the philanthropist who donates proceeds to build Buddhist shrines--thus epitomizing the Bodhisattva vow, Even if I become rich and famous, I will wisely shun conceit; worldly fortune is without essence.
I found that the audio CD is compellingly yet relaxingly performed. His voice is subdued, yet retains the elocution evidenced in his worldly artistry. His expertise with cadence and tone and using them to render continually interesting the rather repetitive text allows the repetitive parts to do their work: to sink in and to generate images and thoughts, rather than float by unretained. In such a way he effectively utilizes the Buddhist science of prosody.
Material that could have felt droning or intimidating in written form thus was rendered accessible and even fascinating in audio form.
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