The illustrated tibetan book of the dead a new translation with commentary

Adapted from a version written by one of tibets great spiritual leaders in the 8th century. The illustrated tibetan book of the dead a new translation with commentary by stephen hodge with martin boord sterling publishing company, 1999, colour. Although it is essentially a guide for the dead, it is also a guide for the living. The tibetan book of the dead or the afterdeath experiences on the bardo plane english translation by lama kazi dawasamdup foreword this book is the first english language translation of the famous tibetan death text, the great liberation upon hearing in the intermediate state. The tibetan book of the dead is one of the texts that, according to legend, padmasambhava was compelled to hide during his visit to tibet in. It is among the most famous works of buddhist literature. The insightful commentary by chogyam trungpa, written in clear, concise language, explains what the text teaches us about human psychology. A more accessible version for westerners of the ancient tibetan buddhist philosophy, the great liberation through hearing. I took the liberty of remastering audiobook for personal use. 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 socalled tibetan book of the dead has been renowned for centuries as a cornerstone of buddhist wisdom and religious thought.

The tibetan book of the dead, first edition abebooks. First the book is physically beautiful with absolutely splendid color photographs of the tibetan people, colorful religious celebrations and ceremonies and the awesome scenery of. Walter wentz was born in trenton, new jersey, in 1878, the son of a german. The tibetan book of the dead, or bardo todol, is one of the great classics of tibetan. Understanding the mystic path to enlightenment through direct readings. There was another shorter version, called the american book of the dead, which i liked, but it read more like learywilson than a translation. What is the best translation of the tibetan book of the dead.

Jul 22, 2015 the tibetan book of the dead audiobook narrated by richard gere 2008. But wentzs version translated only three chapters out of the twelve. Thurmans translation is interesting to say the least. The writing is best known as a guide through the intermediate state or bardo between death and rebirth. Book of the dead, which is included here as a commentary. First the book is physically beautiful with absolutely splendid color photographs of the tibetan people, colorful religious celebrations and ceremonies and the awesome scenery of this spectacular country. Although there was a historical padmasambhava, little is known of him apart from helping the construction of the first buddhist monastery in tibet at samye, at the behest of trisong detsen, and shortly thereafter leaving tibet due to court. The aim of the tibetan book of the dead is to guide all beings toward. You may remember that it was the original editor of the english translation of the bardo thadol, as it is actually called in tibetan, which gave it this title of the tibetan book of the dead, the editor being doctor evanswentz, so clearly there was implied there a comparison with the. It takes time, effort, and a particular frame of mind, to truly get to grips with the text. Here you can download all books for free in pdf or epub format.

The most complete edition is the gyurme dorje translation, the tibetan book of the dead, though unless you are taking. Dec 16, 2006 the tibetan book of the dead translated by gyurme dorje, edited by graham coleman with thupten jinpa penguin. Carl jung says in his commentary on the bardo thodol, the gods are archetypal thoughtforms belonging to the sambhogakaya. All other similarly illustrated tibetan manuscripts seen by us have had the.

You can take from it what you need, or take all of it, and make of it what you will. The beautifully produced new illustrated tibetan book of the deada new translation with commentary by stephen hodge with martin boord fills a void with great success. Do not be put off by thinking that this is a book just about dying. Thus when bantam books first approached me to do a new translation of the basic text with a popular commentary, i was uncertain about taking on the project. The guru hid his books in stones, lakes, and pillars because the tibetans of that day and age were somehow unprepared for their teachings. A new translation with commentary the penguin classics tibetan book of the dead egyptian book of the dead hieroglyph translations using the trilinear method. The illustrated tibetan book of the dead is a classic text of buddhist religious thought. The illustrated tibetan book of the dead by stephen hodge.

Bardo thodol means liberation by hearing on the after death plane, it was originally written in tibetan and is meant to be a guide for those who have died as they. During the seminar he used a tibetan text, while the audience followed in the evanswentz edition. Sep 28, 2000 the tibetan book of the dead is one of the texts that, according to legend, padmasambhava was compelled to hide during his visit to tibet in the late 8th century. A new translation with commentary paperback february 29, 2000 by stephen hodge editor. Y evanswentzs translation that introduced the text to western audiences back in 1927. The tibetan book of the dead brings together a range of stunning images by the renowned photographer thomas kelly, with a contextual analysis and abridged translation by the ubiquitous tibetologist glenn h. Its what i read first and i had to unlearn and relearn more traditional terms as i went on scientist deities. Evanswentz, was published in 1927 by oxford university press.

The teaching takes you through each day of the bardo of death with a comprehensive commentary. Pdf tibetan book of the dead download full pdf book download. The illustrated tibetan book of the dead for sale online ebay. However, the teachings in the book can be read and. In modern times, the first english translation, by dr. A new translation with commentary words of my perfect teacher. Reading, absorbing and responding to this book is very much like participating in a several day retreat. First the book is physically beautiful with absolutely splendid color photographs of the tibetan people, colorful religious celebrations and ceremonies and the awesome scenery. Nov 27, 2019 most of the accessible englishlanguage translations of the bardo thodol only include chapter 11, the liberation upon hearing. Apr 01, 1999 the illustrated tibetan book of the dead book.

The most graceful english translation of this masterpiece of world literature prepared with the. Uniquely blending poetry and prose, this magnificently illustrated modern adaptation of the buddhist reference manual to the soul offers spiritual teachings that are practical for todays world. Graham coleman is founder of the orient foundation for arts and culture, a major tibetan cultural conservancy organization, and writerdirector of the acclaimed feature documentary tibet. He who came into being in a lotus, also known as guru rinpoche, was an 8thcentury buddhist master from the indian subcontinent. The penguin edition of the tibetan book of the dead bardo thodol is the first complete translation of the natural liberation texts since w.

Most of us are searching for answers to these mysteries. Details about the illustrated tibetan book of the dead. I have read the tibetan book of the dead, but i havent. Evanswentz named the book the tibetan book of the dead after. The tibetan book of the dead 2000, hardcover for sale. Both a practical guide and intriguing historical, cultural, and spiritual. This translation of the tibetan book of the dead emphasizes the practical advice that the book offers to the living. Download the book the illustrated tibetan book of the dead. A new translation with commentary in pdf and epub format. Read tibetan book of the dead online, read in mobile or kindle. Pdf the illustrated tibetan book of the dead download. Translated by an ordained shingon monk, this book has been written with contemporary readers in mind.

The translation that appears in the tibetan book of the dead is of seven of its. A complete translation of a classic introduction to tibetan buddhism sacred literature. Questions about the translation and style of expression continually came up, and as a result of these questions it was decided to prepare a new version. Translation of buddhist texts from tibetan the penguin classics tibetan book of the dead the illustrated tibetan book of the dead. The tibetan book of the dead download ebook pdf, epub. Apr 04, 2012 the tibetan book of the dead or the bardo thodol is the english translation of the famous tibetan death text, the great liberation upon hearing in the intermediate state.

Their peaceful and wrathful aspects, which play a great role in the meditations of the tibetan book of the dead, symbolize the opposites. Pdf download tibetan book of the dead free book library. A complete translation of a classic introduction to tibetan buddhism sacred literature the illustrated tibetan book of the dead. A new translation with commentary by boord, martin,hodge, stephen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This book is the first english language translation of the famous tibetan death text. Awakening upon dying, with introductory commentary by dzogchen buddhist master chogyal namkhai norbu, is a new translation of the ancient text also known as the great liberation through hearing in the intermediate state. The tibetan book of the dead 2006, hardcover for sale. If you are interested in death, a much better introduction is the tibetan book of living and dying, by sogyal rinpoche the similarly named tibetan book of the dead is a text with a specific focus, which relies on the instruction and elucidation of an awakened teacher, and ones subsequent practice based on that teaching. The tibetan book of the dead, has taken it to be a very free translation of bardo thodol liberation by hearing on the afterdeath plane, is among the sacred books of the world. Mar 12, 2019 the bardo thodol, liberation through hearing in the intermediate state is commonly known as the tibetan book of the dead.