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Meditations on Living, Dying and Loss
Meditations on Living, Dying and Loss
Oct 6, 2024 7:23 PM

Author:Graham Coleman,Thupten Jinpa,Dalai Lama,Gyurme Dorje

Meditations on Living, Dying and Loss

The most graceful English translation of this masterpiece of world literature - translated and co-edited by three leading contemporary masters of this tradition, appointed by the Dalai Lama himself

What is death? How can I help those who are dying? How can I prepare for my own death? And how can I come to terms with bereavement?

Here is an accessible and moving introduction to The Tibetan Book of the Dead, whose visionary perspective on living, dying, and loss is one of the most inspirational and compelling in world literature.

With an introductory commentary by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Meditations on Living, Dying, and Loss is a compilation of writings from the first complete translation of The Tibetan Book of the Dead, which explores these central questions. Each chapter is introduced by the editor of the acclaimed first translation, Graham Coleman. Based on his experience of bereavement and his knowledge of contemporary near-death research, he reveals the immense creativity that deepening our insight into the relationship between living and dying can bring.

Graham Coleman (co-editor) is President of the Orient Foundation (UK). Thupten Jinpa (co-editor) is the senior translator to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Gyurme Dorje (translator) is a leading scholar of the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. The introduction is written by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Reviews

Extraordinary … this work will be a source of inspiration and support to many

—— His Holiness the Dalai Lama

One of the great treasures of wisdom in the spiritual heritage of humanity

—— Sogyal Rinpoche, author of , The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

Fascinating … impressive … takes such a refreshing approach to its subject

—— on Sunday , Scotland

Engaging, thought-provoking … wears its scholarship lightly

—— Church Times

One of the most helpful books I have ever read

—— John Cleese

Marvellous - like all the great teachings, it is both simple and complex, and full of love and compassion

—— Joanna Lumley

For readers of all religions and readers of none

—— The Observer

Sogyal Rinpoche speaks directly and clearly to the Western mind and heart with humour, joy and great warmth.

—— Richard Gere

I have encountered no book on the interplay of life and death that is more comprehensive, practical and wise.

—— Huston Smith author of The World's Religions
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