The Tibetan Book of the Dead

The Great Liberation through Hearing in the Bardo

Translated by  Francesca Fremantle and Chogyam Trungpa
The Tibetan Book of the Dead

A classic of Tibetan Buddhism brought to life with insightful commentary by a modern master.

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 the mind. This translation, with insightful and concise commentary, emphasizes the practical advice that the book offers to the living, making this edition of interest to people concerned with death and dying, as well as those who seek greater spiritual understanding in everyday life.

This book is part of the Shambhala Pocket Library series.

The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts. The…