The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying: The Spiritual Classic & International Bestseller; Revised and Updated Edition

Rating: 4.5/5 Stars
Rank: 1979

About the Author

Sogyal Rinpoche was born in Tibet and raised by one of the most revered spiritual masters of this century, Jamyang Khyentse ChÖkyi LodrÖ.

With the Chinese occupation of Tibet, he went into exile with his master, who died in 1959 in Sikkim in the Himalayas.

After university studies in Delhi and Cambridge, England, he acted as translator and aide to several leading Tibetan masters, and began teaching in the West in 1974. Rinpoche sees his life's task in transplanting the wisdom of Buddha to the West by offering training in the vision set out in The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying. This training can enable those who follow it to understand, embody, and integrate Buddhist teachings into their everyday lives.

Rinpoche's reputation as an authority on the teachings associated with The Tibetan Book of the Dead and his dialogue with leading figures in the fields of psychology, science, and healing make him a sought-after speaker at international conferences and lectures.

He travels extensively, teaching in Europe, North America, Australia, and Asia, and is the founder and spiritual director of Rigpa, a network of Buddhist centers and groups around the world.

Editorials

	New York Times Book Review
	"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.' One could imagine that... read full editorial
	Los Angeles Times
	"Rinpoche's teachings have much to offer. . . . His down-to-earth tone, peppered with songs and poetry from Buddhist sages, takes away much of the intense fear of death and makes it seem like an old friend."
	Book Description
	This acclaimed spiritual masterpiece is widely regarded as one of the most complete and authoritative presentations of the Tibetan Buddhist teachings ever written. A manual for life and death and a magnificent source... read full editorial

Customer Reviews

	MASTERPIECE
	(TOPANGA, CALIFORNIA United States) September 25, 2000 - 5.0/5 stars
	THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT BOOK I HAVE EVER READ.
	YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK !!!!!!!!!
	(Columbia, Maryland United States) August 5, 2001 - 5.0/5 stars
	If you had to pick one book to read in this lifetime, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, by Sogyal Rinpoche would be the one. I have read many, many books on many topics, I have traveled all over the world and have seen... read full review
	One of a kind commentary
	(VA USA) November 10, 2004 - 5.0/5 stars
	This is a great book; a modern classic. However, it is not for everyone. I'd say its a mid-level Tibetan Buddhist text. For the most part, it is a commentary on the famous Tibetan Book of the Dead (that... read full review

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