The Tibetan Book of the Dead: Part 1 - A Way of Life (1994)

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Leonard Cohen
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The Dalai Lama
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Ram Dass
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Description: Death is real, it comes without warning and it cannot be escaped. An ancient source of strength and guidance, The Tibetan Book of the Dead remains an essential teaching in the Buddhist cultures of the Himalayas. Narrated by Leonard Cohen, this enlightening two-part series explores the sacred text and boldly visualizes the afterlife according to its profound wisdom. Part 1: A Way of Life reveals the history of The Tibetan Book of the Dead and examines its traditional use in northern India, as well as its acceptance in Western hospices. Shot over a four-month period, the film contains footage of the rites and liturgies for a decea ... (more)

Tags: Buddhism (1), Beliefs (1), Rituals (1), Reincarnation (1), SnP (1), Death And Dying (1), SCC (1)

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