See all 11 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. 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. It is also one of the most difficult texts for westerners to understand. The tibetan book of the dead project gutenberg self. Fremantle is a student of indian buddhism the purest form of which, according to her, is practiced in tibet. Download the tibetan book of the dead free pdf ebook. In this classic scripture of tibetan buddhismtraditionally read aloud to the. Written by chogyam trungpa and francesca fremantle. Tibetan book of the dead, hardcover by dorje, gyurme. It was published by penguin classics and has a total of 592 pages in the book. Professor thurmans translations are always readable and engaging. The insightful commentary by chogyam trungpa, written in clear, concise language, explains what the text teaches us about human psychology. The tibetan book of the dead is one of the bestknown tibetan buddhist texts. What is the best translation of the tibetan book of the dead.
The great liberation through hearing in the bardo shambhala pocket library 20 aug 2019 by jeanclaude van itallie and francesca fremantle. The tibetan book of the dead by francesca fremantle. Chogyam trungpa and francesca fremantle, the tibetan book of the dead, 1975. Mar 11, 2003 fremantle relates the symbolic world of the tibetan book of the dead to the experiences of everyday life, presenting the text not as a scripture for the dying, but as a guide for the living. The big red tome, as i refer to it, translated by gyurme dorje and put out by viking press, is by far the most exhaustive and faithful, but it is dense, even if you are familiar with tibetan buddhism. 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 tibetan book of the dead by chogyam trungpa, francesca. Fremantle is a student of indian buddhismthe purest form of which, according to her, is practiced in tibet. The tibetan book of the dead by chogyam trungpa and francesca. Tibetan book of the dead, fremantle, francesca and chogyam. The tibetan book of the dead is the tibetan buddhist text that is most well known to the west. The great liberation through hearing in the bardo by francesca fremantle 1988, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. What is the best english translation of the tibetan book of.
Thupten jinpa, isbn 0670858862, isbn 9780670858866, brand new, free shipping in the us an unabridged translation of the essential buddhist text, introduced by the dalai lama and translated with the support of leading contemporary buddhist masters, seeks to preserve the insights and. Chogyam trungpas commentary makes this edition a good choice. It takes time, effort, and a particular frame of mind, to truly get to grips with the text. After publishing a translation of the tibetan book of the dead with chogyam trungpa see fremantle and trungpa 1975, cited under translations, fremantle has published this overall introduction concerning major themes of death and dying in the tibetan tantric tradition, on the basis of trungpas teachings. Pdf the tibetan book of the dead download full pdf. 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. Shambhala isbn 039473064x, isbn 1590300599 reissued 2003. Best translationinterpretation of the tibetan book of the. The great liberation through hearing in the bardo shambhala pocket library. 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 unabridged translation of the tibetan book of the dead emphasizes the practical advice that the book offers to the.
Luminous emptiness is a detailed guide to this classic work, elucidating its mysterious concepts, terms, and imagery. The tibetan book of the dead advises us to seize the moment by thinking, i have arrived at the time of death, so now, by means of this death, i will adopt only the attitude of the enlightened state of mind, friendliness, and compassion, and attain perfect enlightenment for the sake of all sentient beings as limitless as space fremantle and. The great liberation through hearing in the bardo shambhala classics kindle edition by chogyam trungpa, francesca fremantle. Tibetan book of the dead buddhism oxford bibliographies. What is the best english translation of the tibetan book. Understanding the tibetan book of the dead new edition by fremantle, francesca isbn. You can take from it what you need, or take all of it, and make of it what you will. By francesca fremantle tibetan book of the deadaudio. The tibetan book of the dead, a bestseller for three decades, is one of the most widely read texts of tibetan buddhism. 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 the mind. Thurman translator, foreword by his holiness the dalai lama, the tibetan book of the dead, 1993.
The great liberation through hearing in the bardo, by guru rinpoche according to karma lingpa, translated with a commentary by francesca fremantle and chogyam trungpa, boston. The great liberation through hearing in the bardo paperback oct. 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. Secret doctrines of the tibetan books of the dead, tr. The book gives a very detailed description of the deities and phenomena one can expect to encounter in the bardo, and the actions one must take to facilitate an optimal incarnation. Wearing is one of the six liberations along with hearing, seeing, remembering, touching and tasting. Oct 10, 2019 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. Liberation through understanding in the the tibetan book of living and dying. The great liberation through hearing in the bardo shambhala classics chogyam trungpa, francesca fremantle on. Apr 25, 2018 this was my first exposure to the tibetan book of the dead. Luminous emptiness by francesca fremantle overdrive. The clear light series translation of the authors bar do thos grol. Oxford university press, first edition 1927 francesca fremantle and chogyam trungpa, tibetan book of the dead boston.
A british scholar of sanskrit and tibetan, fremantle helped translate the tibetan book of the dead in the 1970s with her teacher, chogyam trungpa, to whom this book is dedicated. The great liberation through hearing in the bardo shambhala classics trungpa, chogyam, fremantle, francesca on. This translation of the tibetan book of the dead emphasizes the practical advice. The tibetan book of the dead 2006, hardcover for sale.
For all intensive purposes, luminous emptiness was my first indepth introduction to vajrayana buddhism, also known as tibetan buddhism. In living, dreaming, dying, rob nairn presents the first interpretation of this classic text using a modern western perspective, avoiding arcane religious terminology, keeping his explanations. By francesca fremantle tibetan book of the dead audio audio cassette audio cassette january 10, 1991 4. The tibetan book of the dead by francesca fremantle, 9780877730743, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The tibetan book of the dead is a classic text of liberation and the practice of preparing for death as a path to recognize the true nature of the mind. Over the years, it has been studied and cherished by buddhists and nonbuddhists alike. Both print and audio versions of the translation are included in this production and should be well received by scholars and experienced practitioners. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. It also instructs on the practices that we should engage in while living, to prepare for the bardo, and therefor have the best out come of that experience. Tibetan book of the dead the tibetan book of the dead is the tibetan buddhist text that is most well known to the west.
Francesca fremantle is a scholar and translator of sanskrit and tibetan works of hindu and buddhist tantra, and was a student of chogyam trungpa for many years. Gere, richard, fremantle, francesca, trungpa, chogyam. The book acts as a guide for the dead during the state that intervenes between death. The great liberation through hearing in the bardo shambhala classics. The entire world of our experience is constantly appearing and disappearing at every moment. Fremantle relates the symbolic world of the tibetan book of the dead. A classic of tibetan buddhism brought to life with insightful commentary by a modern master. The tibetan book of the dead by chogyam trungpa and francesca fremantle.
Evanswentz, in imitation of the famous and equally mistitled egyptian book of the dead. Tibetan book of the dead chinese buddhist encyclopedia. Since the 1970s, beginning with francesca fremantle and chogyam trungpas edition of the text and more recently robert thurmans translation, corrected versions of the tibetan book of the dead are well represented in english and other european languages. Shambhala, first edition 1975 gyurme dorje and edited by graham coleman with thubten jinpa, the. Dec 06, 2007 the book i have read and is in my library. The great liberation through hearing in the bardo by francesca fremantle, 9780877736752, available at. Pdf the tibetan book of the dead download full pdf book. The tibetan book of the dead was first translated into english in 1927. Mar 12, 2019 chogyam trungpa and francesca fremantle, the tibetan book of the dead, 1975. Shambhala, first edition 1975 gyurme dorje and edited by graham coleman with thubten jinpa, the tibetan book of the dead penguin.
The tibetan book of the dead shambhala publications. The tibetan book of the dead by francesca fremantle goodreads. Its title was coined by its translator, the american scholar w. The great liberation through hearing in the bardo by guru rinpoche according to karma lingpa. The tibetan book of the dead, a traditional buddhist scripture, is read to the dead or dying to facilitate liberation during the process of death.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. According to the buddhist view, nothing is permanent or fixed. First complete translation penguin the tibetan book of the dead. This book will be of interest to people concerned with death. Translated by francesca fremantle and chogyam trungpa. Other translations and summaries conze, edward 1959 buddhist scriptures harmondsworth. I have read the tibetan book of the dead, but i havent. This translation of the tibetan book of the dead emphasizes the practical advice that the book offers to the living. 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. The title of this book is the tibetan book of the dead. Fremantle worked closely with chogyam trungpa on the 1975 translation of the tibetan book of the dead shambhala. It chronicles the experiences and religious opportunities a person encounters at various stages.
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