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The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

By: Sogyal Rinpoche
Narrated by: John Cleese, Susan Skipper, Peri Eagleton, Sogyal Rinpoche
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Summary

The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying is a contemporary spiritual masterpiece and source of sacred inspiration that interprets Tibetan Buddhism for the West.

Sogyal Rinpoche presents a radically new vision of living and dying. He shows how to go beyond our fear and denial of death to discover what it is in us that survives death and is changeless. Rinpoche explains simple yet powerful practices that listeners can use to transform their lives, prepare for death, and help the dying.

©1992 Rigpa Fellowship (P)1995 Random House Audiobooks

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"A gentle, humane, and eloquent guide." ( Guardian)
"As a guide to the Tibetan tradition and its insights into life and death, Sogyal Rinpoche is without peer. . . .Sogyal Rinpoche. . .has delivered the Tibetan equivalent of The Divine Comedy." ( New York Times Book Review)

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Very interesting

Definitely interesting, just wish it was the entire book. Cannot seem to find the entire book in audible format though.

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A constant source of inspiration

I’ve read this book many times and shall continue to do so for the remainder of this lifetime. Indeed, it’s a treasure chest of wisdom, and provided great inspiration for my first book, How To Die Happy.

Anyone likely to experience the phenomena of life and death really ought to read The Tibetan Book of Living & Dying.

Lokah samastah sukhino bhavantu.

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awaken.

Comprehend the metaphysical mechanics of the cosmos as illuminated by Tibetan wisdom and awaken into the Clear Light.

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Life is preparation for death

enlightening, clear and concise audio book for a newcomer to Dzogchen. Very interesting and inspirational content.

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A great book

Selen from the ancient perspective of the grejat säges and monke of Tibet and Nepal. This book removes our modern drama absolut Death and tells it like it is.

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Christ it is John Cleese, how on earth did that co

Christ it is John Cleese, how on earth did that come about. I'm trying to listen to the words and tones of the voice kept popping comedy imagery to mind. I kept think, that sounds just like John Cleese. Mr Cleese if you are reading this, please accept my apology for assuming you no deeper than humer, although your comedy was multi layered at times.
thank you for this and all your great work

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The Crossroads of Spiritual, Religious and Mindfulness Teachings

Listening to the journey of life and death described in such simple, yet deeply complex, words brings new meaning to the universal fluctuations of change that we experience in every waking moment. No matter where, or with whom, you place your faith, this book will broaden your perspective of your mind and the concept of life and death.

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Wonderful!!!

Loved this book! It has helped me clarifying and understand a few questions I had about death. I’ll listen to it again and again! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

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Beautiful book Tibetan book on living and dying

Fantastic I am going to listen to it over and over again to understand it more and more .

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a beautiful book

I have listened to it 3 times now and it wont be the last

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