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The Tibetan Book Of Living And Dying

The Tibetan Book Of Living And Dying

  • A Spiritual Classic from One of the Foremost Interpreters of Tibetan Buddhism to the West

25th Anniversary Edition

Over 3 Million Copies Sold

'I couldn't give this book a higher recommendation' BILLY CONNOLLY


Written by the Buddhist meditation master and popular international speaker Sogyal Rinpoche, this highly acclaimed book clarifies the majestic vision of life and death that underlies the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. It includes not only a lucid, inspiring and complete introduction to the practice of meditation, but also advice on how to care for the dying with love and compassion, and how to bring them help of a spiritual kind. But there is much more besides in this classic work, which was written to inspire all who read it to begin the journey to enlightenment and so become 'servants of peace'.

Reviews

  • A gentle, humane and eloquent guide

    GUARDIAN

  • Brilliant

    MAIL ON SUNDAY

  • For readers of all religions and readers of none

    THE OBSERVER

  • If you believe books can change lives, earmark this one

    METRO

  • You don't have to be a Buddhist to read it: its mastery lies in the lucid way it presents esoteric ideas

    MICK BROWN, THE TELEGRAPH

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About the Author

Sogyal Rinpoche

Sogyal Rinpoche was born in Tibet and entered a monastery when he was six months old. He received the traditional training of a Tibetan lama from one of the most outstanding Buddhist masters of the 20th century, Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö, who raised him like his own son. After fleeing Tibet with his family, Rinpoche was educated in India and Cambridge, England. Since then he has taught throughout the world, developing a unique ability to attune the Tibetan Buddhist teachings to modern life. He is the spiritual director of Rigpa, an organisation devoted to presenting the teachings of the Buddha and to offering support and advice on spiritual care to those facing loss, illness or death, as well as their families and caregivers.

Sogyal Rinpoche

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The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying by Sogyal Rinpoche

Read an excerpt from the highly acclaimed book, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, which clarifies the majestic vision of life and death from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.

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