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. 25,000 first printing.

Product Description: The Tibetan Book of the Dead is one of the texts that, according to legend, Padma-Sambhava was compelled to hide during his visit to Tibet in the late 8th century. The guru hid his books in stones, lakes, and pillars because the Tibetans of that day and age were somehow unprepared for their teachings...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

A poetic adaptation of traditional Tibetan passages describing the stages experienced after death and during the transition into the next life

Commentary accompanies the text of the Tibetan scripture that examines the mind's projections and offers instructions for liberation and attainment of englightenment