Tibetan Book of the Dead, The

Synopsis: A two-part exploration of ancient teachings on death and dying which visualise the afterlife according to Tibetan philosophy and are central to Buddhist culture. Narrated by Leonard Cohen.
Language: English
Country: Canada
Year of release: 2005
Year of production: 1998
Subjects: Philosophy; Religious studies
Keywords: Buddhism; death; spirituality

Title: Way of Life, A
Synopsis: Documents the history of The Tibetan Book of the Dead, tracing the book’s traditional use in Northern India as well as its acceptance and use in Europe and North America. Includes footage of the rites and liturgies surrounding and following the death of a Ladakhi elder as well as the views of the Dalai Lama on life and death and the importance of the book.
Duration: 45 mins
Title: Great Liberation, The
Synopsis: The Great Liberation observes an old Buddhist lama and a 13-year-old novice monk as they guide a deceased Himalayan villager into the afterlife using readings from The Tibetan Book of the Dead. The soul’s 49-day journey towards rebirth is visualised through actual photography of rarely seen Buddhist rituals, interwoven with animation by Ishu Patel.
Duration: 45 mins

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