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Publication
Bantam Books, Inc. (1993), Edition: Later Printing, 278 pages
Description
A translation of the Kabbalah for the layperson includes a compact presentation of each primary text and features a practical analysis and vital historical information that offers insight into the various aspects of Jewish mysticism.
User reviews
LibraryThing member dirkjohnson
The so-called Tibetan Book of the Dead is my true Penelope. Thurman's translation is my least favorite of the translations of the Bardo Thodol (except for the W. Y. Evans-Wentz/Lama Kazi Dawa-Samdup version, which I don't even count as a translation) because of his experimental coinages which, to
All that means is that I don't think the coinages work. Otherwise, as usual, Khenpo Thurman is fantastic and deliriously wonderful. (He doesn't actually have the Khenpo degree, but I'll explain why I call him that if you're curious). And the pictures are lovely.
If you're interested in the Tibetan Book of the Dead, I suggest reading multiple translations. Include this among them. Oh oh, mixed messages!
This review applies to the Robert Thurman translation of the Bardo Thodol.
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my mind, make it difficult to follow the terminology outward from this text to other works, including but not limited to Shi Tro practice. All that means is that I don't think the coinages work. Otherwise, as usual, Khenpo Thurman is fantastic and deliriously wonderful. (He doesn't actually have the Khenpo degree, but I'll explain why I call him that if you're curious). And the pictures are lovely.
If you're interested in the Tibetan Book of the Dead, I suggest reading multiple translations. Include this among them. Oh oh, mixed messages!
This review applies to the Robert Thurman translation of the Bardo Thodol.
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LibraryThing member kosmos21
One of the treasures of human literature - the book; And one of the treasures of American (world) intellectuals - Robert Thurman.
LibraryThing member kencf0618
Just flipping through it, powerful spiritual energy. Wouldn't dive in unless you dive in deep, deep, deep...
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
278 p.; 5.2 inches
ISBN
0553370901 / 9780553370904
Local notes
FB Excellent four chapter introduction
Other editions
Tibetan Book of the Dead (Bardo Thodol) by Robert Thurman (Paperback)
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