The most accessible and informative version of the buddhist classic available in english, with instruction in meditation, illuminating commentary, and guidance in the practical use of the prayers the socalled tibetan book of the dead has been renowned for centuries as a cornerstone of buddhist wisdom and religious thought. Robert thurman, acclaimed translator of the tibetan book of the dead and author of inner revolution, is the jey tsong khapa professor of indo tibetan buddhist studies in the department of religion at columbia university and is the director of the. This book seems to be a kind of instruction manual on how best to handle the state of being called the between or bardo by tibetans. Books by robert thurman author of tibetan book of the dead. More recently, it has become highly influential in the western world for its psychological insights into the processes of death and dyingand what they can teach us about the ways in which we live our lives.
The tibetan book of the dead, or bardo thodol, is considered a key text in understanding early tibetan religious views on life, death, and the afterlife. The great book of natural liberation through understanding in the between padma sambhava, robert thurman, the dalai. More recently, it has become highly influential in the western world for its psychological insights into the processes of death and dying and what they can teach us about the ways we live. Oct 03, 2018 the first part of robert af thurman s weekend retreat on the tibetan book of the dead given at tibet house uss menla mountain retreat in phoencia, ny.
This episode is an excerpt from the lecture exploring the tibetan book of the dead with robert thurman given at tibet house us in new york city, february 12, 1994. Robert thurman, a college professor and writer for 30 years, holds the first owed chair in indo tibetan buddhist studies in america at columbia university. More recently, it has become highly influential in the western world for its psychological insights into the processes of death and dyingand what they can teach us about the ways we live our lives. Robert thurman, acclaimed translator of the tibetan book of the dead and author of inner revolution, is the jey tsong khapa professor of indo tibetan buddhist studies in the department of religion at columbia university and is the director of the american institute of buddhist more about robert thurman. The tibetan book of the dead ebook by robert thurman. The tibetan book of the dead by robert thurman rakuten kobo. The great book of natural liberation through understanding in the between. The jewel tree of tibet audiobook by robert thurman. The tibetan book of the dead was written by the great master padma sambhava in the eighth or ninth century for indian and tibetan buddhists, according to thurman.
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Nov 27, 2019 most of the accessible englishlanguage translations of the bardo thodol only include chapter 11, the liberation upon hearing. Pdf the tibetan book of the dead download read online free. The socalled tibetan book of the dead has been renowned for centuries as a classic of buddhist wisdom and religious thought. Robert thurman s most popular book is the tibetan book of the dead. Read the tibetan book of the dead liberation through understanding in the between by robert thurman available from rakuten kobo. Oct 27, 2005 the remarkable bob thurman offers us a new translation of the tibetan book of the dead. Liberation through understanding in the between padma sambhava, robert thurman, the dalai lama, karma lingpa the most accessible and informative version of the buddhist classic available in english, with instruction in meditation, illuminating commentary, and guidance in the practical use of the prayers. This is the most accessible, downtoearth and learned rendering of this guide to spiritual liberation that i have encountered in modern american english.
When buddhist scholar robert thurman translated the text commonly known as the tibetan book of the dead, he began by changing its title. The tibetan book of the dead is the most famous buddhist text in the west, having sold more than a million copies since it was first published in english in 1927. Thurman reveals the true spirit of the ancient text in a way that reaches modern minds and this is important, if we were to publish any ancient text as originally written very few would. Robert thurman, acclaimed translator of the tibetan book of the dead and author of inner revolution, is the jey tsong khapa professor of indotibetan buddhist studies in the department of religion at columbia university and is the director of the american institute of buddhist studies. As a text for practical use, as a source of spiritual inspiration, and as literature, this book shines. The tibetan book of the dead by robert thurman overdrive. May 30, 2012 the tibetan book of the dead as translated by robert thurman the first non tibetan to be ordained by the hh dali lama stay safe and healthy. Inspired by his good friend his holiness the dalai lama, thurman takes us along with him into an expanded vision of the world. There are other translations of the tibetan book of the dead, but i like this one by robert thurman, his knowledge of tibetan buddhism being highly regarded. As a professor of indo tibetan studies, and chair of the religion department at columbia university, robert thurman has had a great career devoted to the task of making the buddhist teaching and scriptures, particularly those of the tibetan people, intelligible to students and interested laypersons. Carl jung wrote a commentary on it, timothy leary redesigned it as a guidebook for an acid trip, and the beatles quoted learys version in. With this translation of the tibetan book of the dead, or natural liberation in the between, thurman fulfills the function of a bodhisattva in helping others attain liberation. Pdf the tibetan book of the dead download read online. The first part of robert af thurman s weekend retreat on the tibetan book of the dead given at tibet house uss menla mountain retreat in phoencia, ny.
Robert thurman, acclaimed translator of the tibetan book of the dead and author of inner revolution, is the jey tsong khapa professor of indotibetan buddhist studies in the department of religion at columbia university and is the director of the american institute of buddhist. Liberation through understanding in the between 9780007899098 by thurman, robert and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Robert thurman has 31 books on goodreads with 2905 ratings. Condition ratings in order are new, like new, very good, good, acceptable. Download the tibetan book of the dead free pdf ebook. Robert thurman illuminates the tibetan book of the dead with uptodate insights for modern audiences. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Thurman translates bar do thos grol as the great book of natural liberation through understanding in the between. Bob thurman tibetan book of the dead what is it about. Feb 02, 2011 robert thurman, acclaimed translator of the tibetan book of the dead and author of inner revolution, is the jey tsong khapa professor of indotibetan buddhist studies in the department of religion at columbia university and is the director of the american institute of buddhist studies. The most accessible and informative version of the buddhist classicavailable in english, with instruction in meditation. Liberation through understanding in the between ebook.
He is the author of the bestseller inner revolution, as well as anger, infinite life, and other popular books. More recently, it has become highly influential in the western world. Unlike other translations of bar do thos grol or the tibetan book of the dead, robert thurman s takes literally the entire gamut of metaphysical assumptions. Buy the tibetan book of the dead book online at low prices.
He is a friend of the dalai lamas, president of tibet. The tibetan appellation bardo thos grol lost its meaning in americanization, he claimed. It is one of many mortuary texts of the nyingma sect of tibetan buddhism. 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. Tibetan book of the dead retreat given at menla mountain retreat center in phoenicia, new york in 2009. How do you study the misstitled tibetan book of the dead. The tibetan book of the dead by robert thurman, paperback. Liberation through understanding in the between by robert thurman overview the most accessible and informative version of the buddhist classic available in english, with instruction in meditation, illuminating commentary, and guidance in the practical use of the prayers.
The tibetan book of the dead northampton community college. He is a friend of the dalai lamas, president of tibet house u. The most accessible and informative version of the buddhist classic available in english, with instruction in meditation, illuminating commentary, and guidance in the practical use of the prayers the socalled tibetan book of the dead has been renowned for centuries as a cornerstone of buddhist wisdom and. Liberation through understanding in the between by robert thurman overview the most prominent expert on tibetan buddhism in the west offers a translation of this essential book of tibetan philosophy that captures the true spirit and poetry of the original worka profound book that reveals the nature of the mind. The tibetan book of the dead has been renowned for centuries as a classic of buddhist wisdom and religious thought. A direct translation would yield no references to a book or indeed even the dead. More recently, it has become highly influential in the western.
This book is in good overall condition has highlighting. It surpasses by far the previous translation by chogyam trungpa and frances fremantle. The tibetan book of the dead audiobook by robert thurman. Robert thurman, acclaimed translator of the tibetan book of the dead and author of inner revolution, is the jey tsong khapa professor of indotibetan buddhist. Robert alexander farrar thurman born august 3, 1941 is an american buddhist author and academic who has written, edited, and translated several books on tibetan buddhism. This item purchased from a national charitable organization. As thurman makes clear, the real translation of the title is liberation through understanding in the between, which seems the appropriate. 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. Liberation through understanding in the between by thurman, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. As a teacher, writer and speaker, thurman s goal has been to offer the lessons. Thurman translated one of the most important texts on the subject, the tibetan book of the dead, from tibetan into english, as well as many other works. Jan 28, 1993 tenzin robert thurman is the jey tsong khapa professor of indo tibetan buddhist studies at columbia university, holding the first endowed chair of buddhist studies in the united states. Robert thurman, acclaimed translator of the tibetan book of the dead and author of inner revolution, is the jey tsong khapa professor of indo tibetan buddhist studies in the department of religion at columbia university and is the director of the american institute of buddhist studies.
In fact, a better translation of the title would be the great book of natural. As thurman makes clear, the real translation of the title is liberation through understanding in the between, which seems the appropriate title now. Once you realize that life and death are not separate, then death becomes just a continuation of the journey. A cofounder and the president of tibet house new york, an organization dedicated to preserving the angered civilization of tibet, he is also the author of infinite life.