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Tibetan Book Of The Dead
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(DVD - Code 1)
(US-Import)
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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 cuItures of the Himalayas. Narrated by Leonard Cohen, this enlightening two-part series explores the sacred text and boldly visuaIizes the afterIife according to its profound wisdom.
Part 1: A Way of Life reveaIs the history of The Tibetan Book of the Dead and examines its traditional use in northern lndia, as welI as its acceptance in Western hospices. Shot over a four-month period, the film contains footage of the rites and liturgies for a deceased Ladakhi elder and includes as interview with the Dalai Lama, who shares his views on the book's meaning and importance.
Part 2: The Great Liberation foIIows an old lama and his novice monk as they guide a HimaIayan viIIager into the afterlife using readings from The Tibetan Book of the Dead. The souI's 49-day journey towards rebirth is envisioned through actuaI photography of rareIy seen Buddhist rituals, interwoven with groundbreaking animation by internationally accIaimed fiImmaker Ishu PateI. |
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