Best Tibetan Buddhism Books
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The Tibetan Book of the Dead
What's known as 'The Tibetan Book of the Dead' in the west, is really the 'Bardo Thodol', or the 'The Liberation Through Hearing During The Intermediate State'. The idea is that the person who died is in 'the intermediate state' - aka a bardo - and through hearing the text, will become enlightened and avoid having to reincarnate.
The text is also read to the dying, so they will be prepared for what's waiting for them on the other side.
Robert Thurman (Translator), The Dalai Lama (Foreword), Karma Lingpa (Collaborator)
THE TIBETAN BOOK OF THE DEAD (The Great Book of Natural Liberation Through Understanding in the Between)
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The Tibetan Book of the Dead: The Great Book of Natural Liberation Through Understanding in the Between
Amazon Price: $8.67 (as of 02/22/2012)
The Tibetan Book of the Dead: First Complete Translation
Graham Coleman Graham Coleman (Editor), Thupten Jinpa Thupten Jinpa (Editor), Gyurme Dorje Gyurme Dorje (Translator)
Translated with the close support of leading contemporary masters, this complete edition faithfully presents the insights and intentions of the original work. It includes one of the most detailed and compelling descriptions of the after-death state in world literature, practices that can transform our experience of daily life, guidance on helping those who are dying, and an inspirational perspective on coping with bereavement.
The Tibetan Book of the Dead: First Complete Translation (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
Amazon Price: $11.90 (as of 02/22/2012)
The Tibetan Book of the Dead: The Great Liberation through Hearing in the Bardo
Francesca Fremantle (Translator), Chogyam Trungpa (Translator)
The Tibetan Book of the Dead: The Great Liberation through Hearing in the Bardo (Shambhala Library)
Amazon Price: $11.02 (as of 02/23/2012)
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Introduction into Tibetan Buddhism
Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism
By John Powers
He puts Tibetan Buddhist practice in the context of its own religious history as well as Tibetan political and cultural history. He discusses the festivals, holy days and religious symbolism of Tibetan cultural forms and of the power struggles and foreign influences that contributed to the institution of the Buddhist state.
He demystify Tibetan Buddhism, yet leaves intact the integrity of its practice. This is a valuable work for those looking to enrich their practice of Tibetan Buddhism and for students just seeking to deepen their understanding of it.
Includes a clear explanation of each of the four schools: Nyingma, Kagyu, Sakya, and Geluk.
Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism
Amazon Price: $7.35 (as of 02/22/2012)
My Journey to Lhasa: The Classic Story of the Only Western Woman Who Succeeded in Entering the Forbidden City
Alexandra David-neel
This book is her famous story.
My Journey to Lhasa: The Classic Story of the Only Western Woman Who Succeeded in Entering the Forbidden City
Amazon Price: $8.34 (as of 02/22/2012)
The World of Tibetan Buddhism: An Overview of Its Philosophy and Practice
The Dalai Lama
The book covers an overview of general Mahayana Buddhism, the importance of an altruistic life for spiritual practice, and the tantric practices of the Vajrayana Buddhism of Tibet. Originally a series of lectures, the three each chapters each end with a set of questions from the audience and the Dalai Lama's answers. The book also includes a glossary of selected Buddhist terms as well as an excellent bibliography and index. The Dalai Lama has provided a lucid and profound yet eminently readable introduction to this subject.
The World of Tibetan Buddhism: An Overview of Its Philosophy and Practice
Amazon Price: $5.50 (as of 02/22/2012)
The Tibetan Book of the Dead
The After-Death Experiences on the Bardo Plane, according to Lama Kazi Dawa-Samdup's English Rendering
This was for a very long time THE translation of the Tibetan Book of the Dead - and the reason the Tibetan is usually translated as 'The Tibetan Book of the Dead'.
The Tibetan Book of the Dead: Or the After-Death Experiences on the Bardo Plane, according to Lama Kazi Dawa-Samdup's English Rendering
Amazon Price: $6.95 (as of 02/22/2012)
Buddhist practice: reaching enlightenment, peace and happiness
The above are all books with either a historical or a textual focus. They may be written by Tibetan Buddhists, but their aim is not so much to help us on the spiritual path, as it is to inform.
The books below are different: they ARE meant to help you become a Tibetan Buddhist practitioner, fully awake, if they can help it.
The Jewel Tree of Tibet: The Enlightenment Engine of Tibetan Buddhism
Robert Thurman
The Jewel Tree of Tibet: The Enlightenment Engine of Tibetan Buddhism
Amazon Price: $11.33 (as of 02/22/2012)
Taking the Leap: Freeing Ourselves from Old Habits and Fears
Pema Chodron
Taking the Leap: Freeing Ourselves from Old Habits and Fears
Amazon Price: $10.69 (as of 02/23/2012)
The Pocket Pema Chodron
The Pocket Pema Chodron (Shambhala Pocket Classics)
Amazon Price: $3.03 (as of 02/22/2012)
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