The American Book of the Dead

by E. J. Gold

Paperback, 1995

Status

Available

Call number

133.9

Collection

Publication

HarperCollins (1995), 208 pages

Description

With over 120,000 copies sold, this unique contemporary work brings the timeless Tibetan Bardo teaching into current American culture and language, with 49 days of readings for someone who has died or who is preparing for the dying experience. This book has been and still remains an important tool for providing a spiritual service to a dying person as opposed to grieving, processing loss, or mourning for that person's passage. Front matter includes ""Notes on the Labyrinth"" (or the Bardo...) and other commentary by the author that provides insights for an American reader who wishes to

User reviews

LibraryThing member Ogmin
If you have any interest in the Tibetan Book of the Dead, this title should be on your shelf. Presented with great insight and humor, this is nothing less than a manual to prepare the dead for their trans-life journey. This text should be widely disseminated among psychedelic enthusiasts as well as
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anyone interested in the process which all of us will face before we leave this place.
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LibraryThing member jackichan
The monkey man and the crazy clown have great plans for you, indeed.

FEAR THEM.

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

208 p.; 5.5 inches

ISBN

0062513109 / 9780062513106

Local notes

FB American interpretation of the Tibetan Book of the Dead.
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