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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 of sacred inspiration from the heart of the Tibetan tradition, The Tibetan Book Of Living and Dying provides a lucid and inspiring introduction to the practice of meditation, to the nature of mind, to karma and rebirth, to compassionate love and care for the dying, and to the trials and rewards of the spiritual path.Amazon.com ReviewIn 1927, Walter Evans-Wentz published his translation of an obscure Tibetan Nyingma text and called it the Tibetan Book of the Dead. Popular Tibetan teacher Sogyal Rinpoche has transformed that ancient text, conveying a perennial philosophy that is at once religious, scientific, and practical. Through extraordinary anecdotes and stories from religious traditions East and West, Rinpoche introduces the reader to the fundamentals of Tibetan Buddhism, moving gradually to the topics of death and dying. Death turns out to be less of a crisis and more of an opportunity. Concepts such as reincarnation, karma, and bardo and practices such as meditation, tonglen, and phowa teach us how to face death constructively. As a result, life becomes much richer. Like Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, Sogyal Rinpoche opens the door to a full experience of death. It is up to the reader to walk through. –Brian Bruya  The book that changed my life”Of all the books I have ever read, this is the only one that changed my life. I read this book twice and continue to refer to it because I am now taking courses at the Rigpa (Buddhist) Center. Anyone who is curious about Buddhist teachings will find this book very valuable. For people who are more serious about finding meaning in life and lasting happiness, it is extremely helpful. ”  BrillianceBy sila “This book is a wonderful explanation of Buddhism and Humanism. It is a beautifully written book and great read for anyone with, or without, any kind of spiritual faith. It is easily written in sections that can be picked up and read at any time.It is a must for those seeking a modernised explanation of ancient beliefs and wish to practise Buddhism of any tradition from Zen, Mahayana to Vajrayana. It is all about how we can find liberation from the suffering and conflicts of the world we live in.It is not overtly political but shows how, as human beings, and individuals we can deal, and, come to terms, with the “human condition” – our birth, illnesses, old age and inevitable death. Through the practices outlined in the book based on meditation, loving kindness and compassion, for both ourselves and others, we can find true peace of mind; with this mindfulness as individuals, we can engage in daily life to find non-violent ways to change the the causes of conflict and suffering to achieve peace.”