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· Jul 18, 2017 · 09:30 pm

Classic Books

How ‘The Tibetan Book of the Dead’ gives a compelling Buddhist perspective on death

It contains vivid descriptions of the intermediary states between death and rebirth that are, like other medieval texts, often illustrated.

Pema Düddul, The Conversation
· Apr 10, 2022 · 05:30 pm

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· Jan 24, 2022 · 05:30 pm

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This version adheres closely to Orwell’s text while simultaneously brimming with contemporary references.

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· Oct 17, 2021 · 05:30 pm

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How ‘The Tibetan Book of the Dead’ gives a compelling Buddhist perspective on death

It contains vivid descriptions of the intermediary states between death and rebirth that are, like other medieval texts, often illustrated.

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