The Tibetan Book of the Dead

Liberation Through Understanding in the Between

De: Robert Thurman - translator

Narrado por: Robert Thurman

The most accessible and informative version of the Buddhist classic available in English, with instruction in meditation, illuminating commentary, and guidance in the practical use of the prayers.

The so-called Tibetan Book of the Dead has been renowned for centuries as a cornerstone of Buddhist wisdom and religious thought. More recently, it has become highly influential in the Western world for its psychological insights into the processes of death and dying - and what they can teach us about the ways we live our lives. It has also been found to be helpful in the grieving process by people who have recently lost their loved ones.

Composed in the eighth century CE, it is intended to prepare the soul for the trials and transformations of the afterworld. Its profound message is that the art of dying is as important as the art of living. Drawing on Tibetan spiritual traditions, it shows us the workings of the mind in its various manifestations - terrifying and comforting, wrathful and beautiful - which appear more clearly after death in the consciousness of the deceased. By recognizing these manifestations, we can attain a state of enlightenment, both in this existence and in the existence to come.

This authoritative translation preserves the form and spirit of the original and was prepared especially for Western audiences by Robert A. F. Thurman, one of the most prominent Tibetan scholars in America and a close associate of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s.

This audiobook includes a downloadable PDF that contains additional information and the glossary from the book.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©1993 Robert Thurman (translator) (P)2020 Random House Audio

Master on the topic

Bob knows his stuff. This is not easy material to hear and digest. But when it sinks in… is very powerful.

Nibanna

May this empty Samsara

Loving Kindness Meditation
Compassion Meditation
Sympathetic Joy Meditation
Equanimity Meditation

Absolutely Love & Higly Recommend

Thurman reads his book well, you can feel his passion, care and humor from the sound of his voice. Great information, well presented! I will be listening to this book again!

loved it.

amazing read. it's a synthesis of ancient wisdom, mystic experience while being modern and approachable.

The Magic of it all.

This is a book that will open your OTHER senses; those senses you forgot you had.

Beautiful presentation

I loved that it was read was Robert Thurman. He added a unique quality to the presentation.

interesting information

I tried my best to make it through this book but the narration is so awful 😖. not all authors should read their books. I'm going to purchase the book to read instead!

Loved it, super helpful

Robert Thurman reads the book himself. He loves this topic and always reads his books with a passion that makes them engaging and interesting. This is the Bardo Thodol. It is the Tibetan book on what happens during the “in-between-state” or, in its most highlighted occurrence , the period between death and birth. Thurman goes over the many other kinds of Bardos we experience, over the Tibetan view on preparing for the larger transition of death, and over what we can do for ourselves and others who might find themselves in the “between” state after death. Many translations and commentaries are included. Many practices and prayers. He offers ideas for non-Buddhists as well, be they secular-materialists who do not believe in any consciousness after death, or members of other religions. While I think these would be useful to people of other belief systems one should know that the overwhelming amount of material in this book is from a Buddhist perspective and in particular the Tibetan Buddhist perspective on what occurs after death, as well as how to best navigate that journey.

Extremely helpful and enlightening. I hope to listen to it again sometime.

Beautiful. Helpful.

I appreciate this reading so so much. I have attempted to read this on my own many times and haven't gotten through it. This is such a great opportunity.

Not for the weak

Man, after this you would dread the dying process, very very exhausting and complex. Not something to look forward to.