More recently, it has become highly influential in the western. The tibetan word for a vetala is rolang, meaning a corpse ro that has gotten up langs. Read by the actor richard gere, this audio program offers a new way to encounter the. In this classic scripture of tibetan buddhismtraditionally read aloud to the dying to help them attain liberationdeath and rebirth are seen as a process that. The tibetan book of the dead shambhala publications. The tibetan book of the dead audio by richard gere youtube. Free buddhism audio books, mp3 downloads, and videos. Is the narrator richard gere anyone know he became a devout buddhist. In the himalayas, rolangs are currently regarded as a routine reality.
There is an enormous amount of folklore in addition to scripture concerning them. The tibetan book of the dead audiobook by robert thurman. The audio book is read by sogyal rinpoche himself, as well as john cleese of monty python fame, and some. Tibetan book of the dead bardo thodol free buddhist audio. The tibetan book of the dead, whose actual title is the great liberation upon hearing in the intermediate state or bardo thodol, is traditionally believed to be the work of the legendary padma. The tibetan book of the dead, a traditional buddhist scripture, is read to the dead or dying to facilitate liberation during the process of death. The tibetan book of the dead audiobook narrated by richard gere 2008. The tibetan book of the undead buddhism for vampires.
The tibetan book of the dead audiobook narrated by richard. Book club genres all book club genres sorting by best selling this month book lists. For 15 centuries the realized masters of the tantric path used. Richard gere, a buddhist himself, smoothly executes the audiobook with inflection and tone that indicate his strong grasp of the material. This talk is the first in a set of eight on the bardo thodol or tibetan book of the dead. Discover book depositorys huge selection of tibetan buddhism books online. 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. Padmavajra explores the great text that reveals the realms between death. There is quite a lot of tibetan buddhist wisdom presented here, so depending on where you are. Mp3 unabridged within my body are all the sacred places of the world, the buddhist saint saraha once said, and the most profound pilgrimage that i can ever make is within my own body. Chagyam trungpaas commentary on the tibetan book of the dead the great liberation through hearing in the bardo. In this classic scripture of tibetan buddhismtraditionally read aloud to the dying to help. Both print and audio versions of the translation are included in this production and should be well received by scholars and experienced practitioners. In this classic scripture of tibetan buddhismtraditionally read aloud to the dying to help them attain liberation death and rebirth are seen as a process that.
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