The Tibetan Way of Life, Death, and Rebirth: The Illustrated Guide to Tibetan Wisdom - Hardcover

Peacock, John

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9780785828853: The Tibetan Way of Life, Death, and Rebirth: The Illustrated Guide to Tibetan Wisdom

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ISBN 10: 0785828850 ISBN 13: 9780785828853

Publisher: Chartwell Books, 2012

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The Tibetan Way of Life, Death and Rebirth looks at key themes of Tibetan belief in relation to the vital issues: how to live (including how to meditate and pray), how to prepare for death, how to negotiate the terrifying intermediate state known as bardo, and how to escape from the endless cycle of rebirth.

Also covered in The Tibetan Way of Life, Death and Rebirth are the teachings of Tantra and of the lamas, as well as sacred texts such as Milarepa’s A Song of Solitude and the venerable Tibetan Book of the Dead. Beautifully illustrated throughout, with specially commissioned artwork that reflects the rich diversity of Tibetan iconography, this is an absorbing and illuminating work for all those who seek a closer understanding of the spirit of Tibet.

In this hardcover edition, readers can explore the Diamond Path of Tantric belief—the spiritual essence within, reached by meditation and yoga. Also captivating are the mystic struggles believed to have kept this sacred land intact, including battles between saints and demons, sorcerers and ogres.

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About the Author:

John Peacock, Ph D., Is a Lecturer in indian Religions at the University of Bristol, UK, and Director of Sharpham College of Buddhist Studies in the UK, He is fluent in ten Asian languages and has contributed to many religion and philosophy publications, including Buddhism: The Illustrated Guide.

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What's the difference between a lama and a tulku? Who is Tara? What are the four classes of tantra? In this lavishly illustrated book on Tibetan spiritual wisdom, Peacock, a British professor of Indian religions, answers these questions as he analyzes Tibetan approaches to life, death and rebirth. One unusual feature is the book's extended discussion of how Tibetan Buddhism has been informed by Bon, the pre-Buddhist folk religion that is still practiced by many in Tibet. From Bon, Tibetan Buddhism has appropriated "preoccupation with shamanic healing, demonic forces, and the fight between good and evil," contributing to Tibet's complex and esoteric form of Buddhism. Peacock also describes how tied Tibetan religion is to the landscape of Tibet, "the land of snows"--a particularly important issue in the past 50 years, when Tibetan Buddhism has flourished in exile. Every page is garnished with full-color illustrations, and there are numerous informational sidebars.
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