The clear light series translation of the authors bar do thos grol. A manual based on the tibetan book of the dead by timothy leary, ph. 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. Manual based on the tibetan book of the dead new edition by timothy leary isbn. Tibetan book of the dead definition of tibetan book of. It is often referred to in the west by the more casual title, tibetan book of the dead, a name which draws a parallel with the ancient egyptian book.
The tibetan book of the dead, or bardo thodol, is considered a key text in understanding early tibetan religious views on life, death, and the afterlife. I have had such expansive and enlightening experiences in my life. The deceased must not use his power to wander in places that he has frequented in life or to find people he knows. The tibetan book of the dead or the afterdeath experiences on the bardo plane english translation by lama kazi dawasamdup compiled and edited by w. The tibetan book of the dead is a most unusual book in the annals of recorded thought. Translated with the close support of leading contemporary masters and hailed as a. This version of tibetan book of the dead was authored by timothy leary, ralph metzner and richard alpert aka ram dass, all of whom took part in experiments investigating the therapeutic and religious. A manual based on the tibetan book of the dead is a book about using psychedelic drugs that was coauthored by timothy leary. Roman catholicism has comparable rituals, called or last rites. This translation of the tibetan book of the dead emphasizes the practical advice that the book offers to the living.
The tibetan book of the dead, the egyptian book of the dead, dmt and dying. The authors also make an important contribution to the interpretation of the tibetan book of the dead. A guide for the use of psychedelics for an enlightenment, egorelease, or spiritual purpose based on the tibetan book of the dead. The liberation through hearing during the intermediate state standard tibetan. The tibetan buddhists have the tibetan book of the dead. The tibetan book of living and dying isnt the only book inspired by the book of the dead, another well known book is the psychedelic experience. Topics book of dead collection opensource language english. After four decades of hibernation, the promise of the psychoactive 60sthat deeper selfawareness, achieved through realitybending substances and practices, will lead to greater external harmonyis again gaining a major following. The tibetan book of the dead audiobook narrated by richard gere 2008. Yet, for the scholar of the present day, looking back now more than seventy years to the publication of the first volume of the series, the tibetan book of the dead,in 1927, the tibetan tetralogy of w. Tibetan book of the dead the tibetan book of the dead is the tibetan buddhist text that is most well known to the west. The approach of comparing it with the egyptian book of the dead in terms of mythology and lore of the dead person seems to miss the point, which is the fundamental principle of birth and death recurring constantly in. Download the tibetan book of the dead free pdf ebook. By kevin williams 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 sambhava in the 8th century a.
An ancient source of strength and guidance, the tibetan book of the dead remains an essential teaching in the buddhist cultures of the himalayas. In recent decades, the tibetan book of the dead tbd has attracted much attention from westerners interested in eastern spirituality and has been discussed in the literature on dying and neardeath experiences. It is a book for the living as well as for the dying. The book has reappeared in several englishlanguage versions since then, some based only loosely on the original. First complete translation penguin classics reprint by coleman, graham, coleman, graham, jinpa, thupten, lama, dalai, dorje, gyurme isbn. Tibetan book of the dead article about tibetan book of.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Evans wentz ebook by summum foreword this book is the first english language translation of the famous tibetan death text, the great liberation upon hearing in the intermediate state. Though it might be thought of, or even marketed that way, that is simply too narrow a view of this work. The tibetan book of the dead is not correctly named. The authors also make an important contribution to the interpretation of the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The tibetan book of the dead or bardo thodol is a book with guiding teachings for the dying and dead. We are in the midst of a powerful psychedelic renaissance. The tibetan book of the dead is a buddhist funerary text and guide to the afterlife.
The tibetan book of the dead and neardeath experiences. The psychedelic experience by timothy leary, daniel pinchbeck. I took the liberty of remastering audiobook for personal use. They show that it is concerned not with the dead, but with the living. 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. The buddhist sect responsible for this manuscript holds that with death man passes into what they call the bardo world. A manual based on the tibetan book of the dead penguin modern classics paperback. It includes prayers, instructions for both dying persons and their attendants, and descriptions of the afterlife.
A manual based on the tibetan book of the dead citadel underground paperback october 1, 2000. A biography this smart, entertaining introduction to the tibetan book of the dead is a real delight. It is in fact, a manual for the tibetan book of the dead aka the tibetan book of coming forth by day. The psychedelic experience a manual based on the tibetan book. The tibetan book of the dead project gutenberg self. Contains adaptation of the edition of the bardo thodol. The tibetan book of the dead is a religious text from tibet, written as a guide for persons attending someone who is dying or recently dead, to bring comfort and. Quotations on the tibetan book of the dead, buddhism. In 2005 a journalist telephoned the eminent scholar of buddhism and tibetan studies, donald s. Evanswentz, although a product of our century, seems to have originated in another age. These came through and to me in divine love and was without outer guidance of any sort. A manual based on the tibetan book of the dead commonly referred to as the psychedelic experience is a book about using psychedelic drugs that was coauthored by timothy leary, ralph metzner and richard alpert, all of whom had previously taken part in research investigating the therapeutic potential of psychedelic drugs such as lsd, psilocybin and mescaline in. So im sure most people are aware that timothy leary and ram dass created a book based on the tibetan book of the dead and applying its principles to the psychedelic experience if you havent read it, its pretty astonishing how closely the descriptions of the bardos, or consciousness states during the death.
It is translated as liberation through hearing during the intermediate state or profound dharma of selfliberation through the intention of the peaceful and wrathful ones. 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. 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 transition from their former life to a new destination. Interviews with tibetan lamas, american scholars and practicing buddhists help explain the ancient text. The psychedelic experience a manual based on the tibetan. Evanswentz, and called the tibetan book of the dead. Its history and controversial aspects of its contents michael nahm, ph. Or the afterdeath experiences on the bardo plane, according to lama kazi dawasamdups english rendering w. Tibetan book of the dead simple english wikipedia, the. According to buddhist scholar and translator robert thurman father of uma, the tibetan book of the dead, or bardo thodol, organizes the experiences of the betweentibetan, bardo usually referring to the state between death and rebirth. Now, in the form of the everpopular tibetan book of the dead, these teachings are. It chronicles the experiences and religious opportunities a person encounters at various stages. The work has been traditionally attributed to padmasambhava, an indian mystic who was said to have introduced buddhism to tibet in the 8th century.
Its a book that teaches you about inner states of awareness as you examine the more esoteric side of the tibetan book of the dead, which is really understood only by a few initiates, we come to see that what the tibetan book of the dead is a guide for. The tibetan book of living and dying, written by sogyal rinpoche in 1992, is a presentation of the teachings of tibetan buddhism based on the tibetan book of the dead or bardo thodol. The tibetan book of the dead its history and controversial. The first complete translation of a classic buddhist text on the journey through living and dying. Narrated by leonard cohen, this enlightening twopart series explores the sacred text and boldly visualizes the afterlife according to its profound wisdom. This version of tibetan book of the dead was authored by timothy leary, ralph metzner and richard alpert aka ram dass, all of whom took part in experiments. D the book acts as a guide for the dead during the state that intervenes death and the next rebi.
According to the tibetan book of the dead, it is enough to think of a place to find yourself there immediately, even if it is at the other end of the world. While the book of the dead has, of course, a long and illustrious history in tibetan buddhist life, it also has its place in the history of the west. The guru hid his books in stones, lakes, and pillars because the tibetans of that day and age were somehow unprepared for their teachings. Tibetan book of the dead body, life, time, person, human. What makes the bardo thodol special is that it focuses on the art of dying and in doing so teaches one to live a more fulfilling life. The tibetan book of the dead has a wonderful story, and in this fascinating and charming little book, donald lopez reveals himself to be a wonderful storyteller. Book of the dead synonyms, book of the dead pronunciation, book of the dead translation, english dictionary definition of book of the dead. A manual based on the tibetan book of the dead citadel underground 8601406252691. Booktopia has the psychedelic experience, a manual based on the tibetan book of the dead by richard alpert. The authors were engaged in a program of experiments with lsd and other psychedelic drugs at harvard university, until sensational national publicity, unfairly concentrating on student interest in the.
Liberation in the intermediate state through hearingalso called tibetan book of the dead, in tibetan buddhism, a funerary text that is recited to ease the consciousness of a recently deceased person through death and assist it into a favourable rebirth a central tenet of all schools of buddhism is that attachment to and craving for worldly things spurs. What is the best english translation of the tibetan book. A collection of ancient egyptian funerary texts from various periods, containing prayers, magic formulas, and hymns to be used by the soul of 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 provides an opportunity to recognize the true nature of mind. This manual uses material from the tibetan book of the dead for this preparation. The message of the book there seems to be a fundamental problem when we refer to the subject of the tibetan book of the dead. A manual based on the tibetan book of the dead is an instruction manual intended for use during sessions involving psychedelic drugs published in 1964. The psychedelic experience, a manual based on the tibetan book. Tibetan book of the dead synonyms, tibetan book of the dead pronunciation, tibetan book of the dead translation, english dictionary definition of tibetan book of the dead.