Essential Tibetan Buddhism

Description

Despite its burgeoning influence, few people truly understand the core beliefs, traditions and movements of Tibetan Buddhism. This guide features a translation of the core text of this religion, including excerpts from "The Book of the Dead" as well as lesser known but comparable scriptures.

Robert A.F. Thurman, the Jey Tsong Khapa Professor of Indo-Tibetan Studies at Columbia University, is a prolific translator and writer, a powerful advocate for the liberation of Tibet and the Dalai Lama's cultural liaison to America (New York Times Magazine). His books include a new translation of The Tibetan Book of the Dead and Inside Tibetan Buddhism.

'A clear, engaging overview of Tibetan Buddhist ritual and practice. If you're a visual learner, you'll love this book.' TRICYCLE