Best Selling Books by Sogyal Rinpoche

A book which explains the Tibetan understanding of what happens when a person dies, and how this can be of help in daily life and in caring for the terminally ill and bereaved.

This acclaimed spiritual masterpiece is widely regarded as one of the most complete and authoritative presentations of the Tibetan Buddhist teachings ever written. A manual for life and death and a magnificent source of sacred inspiration from the heart of the Tibetan tradition, The Tibetan Book Of Living and Dying provides a lucid and inspiring introduction to the practice of meditation, to the nature of mind, to karma and rebirth, to compassionate love and care for the dying, and to the trials and rewards of the spiritual path.

A new edition of the Tibetan equivalent of The Divine Comedy, a contemporary classic as powerful and accessible as the Dalai Lama''s bestsellers. An acclaimed spiritual masterpiece, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying is a manual for life and death and a magnificent source of sacred inspiration from the heart of the Tibetan tradition. Sogyal Rinpoche delivers a lucid and inspiring introduction to the practice of meditation, to the nature of mind, to karma and rebirth, to compassionate love and care for the dying, and to the trials and rewards of the spiritual path. This treasure of Tibetan wisdom is the definitive new Budhist guide for our times, and has sold over a million copies worldwide. As a guide to the Tibetan tradition and its insights into life and death, Sogyal Rinpoche is without peer. -New York Times Book Review

The author of the bestselling \"The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying\" passionately argues that Buddhism must remain true to its core traditions as it brings its wisdom and healing to the West.

In this fascinating collection of articles, Sogyal Rinpoche, author of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, draws on his experience of twenty-five years of teaching in the West. In The Future of Buddhism, he reflects on some of the vital issues facing Buddhism in the modern world, issues such as adaptation, training, integration and the support of the sangha. He highlights the role of mind in health in The Spiritual Heart of Tibetan Medicine, delving into the practices of ''lojong'' - training the mind - and meditation, and the ultimate healing that comes through recognizing the nature of mind. Finally, Rinpoche gives advice on how to survive the spiritual path in View and Wrong View and Misunderstandings. For when we follow a spiritual path, it is more important than ever to see through the mind and its delusions, and to know just how misunderstandings can come to dominate our lives.

25th Anniversary Edition Over 3 Million Copies Sold ''I couldn''t give this book a higher recommendation'' BILLY CONNOLLY Written by the Buddhist meditation master and popular international speaker Sogyal Rinpoche, this highly acclaimed book clarifies the majestic vision of life and death that underlies the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. It includes not only a lucid, inspiring and complete introduction to the practice of meditation, but also advice on how to care for the dying with love and compassion, and how to bring them help of a spiritual kind. But there is much more besides in this classic work, which was written to inspire all who read it to begin the journey to enlightenment and so become ''servants of peace''.

Popular Tibetan teacher Sogyal Rinpoche has transformed the Tibetan Book of the Dead, conveying a perennial philosophy that is at once religious, scientific, and practical. Through extraordinary anecdotes, Rinpoche introduces the reader to the fundamentals of Tibetan Buddhism.

A new edition of \"the Tibetan equivalent of The Divine Comedy,\" a contemporary classic as powerful and accessible as the Dalai Lama''s bestsellers. An acclaimed spiritual masterpiece, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying is a manual for life and death and a magnificent source of sacred inspiration from the heart of the Tibetan tradition. Sogyal Rinpoche delivers a lucid and inspiring introduction to the practice of meditation, to the nature of mind, to karma and rebirth, to compassionate love and care for the dying, and to the trials and rewards of the spiritual path. This treasure of Tibetan wisdom is the definitive new Budhist guide for our times, and has sold over a million copies worldwide. \"As a guide to the Tibetan tradition and its insights into life and death, Sogyal Rinpoche is without peer.\" -New York Times Book Review

O Livro Tibetano do Viver e do Morrer'' é uma introdução inspirada à prática da meditação, às dificuldades e alegrias do caminho espiritual, à natureza da mente, ao carma e renascimento, ao amor compassivo e aos cuidados com os que estão próximos à morte. Abarcando um amplo escopo, O Livro Tibetano do Viver e do Morrer torna a visão da vida e da morte subjacente ao texto sagrado clássico do Livro Tibetano dos Mortos. Sogyal Rinpoche apresenta práticas que qualquer pessoa, de qualquer religião ou cultura, poderá usar para transformar sua vida, preparar-se para a morte e ajudar tanto os vivos quanto os que estão morrendo.

''Het Tibetaanse boek van leven en sterven'' geeft inzicht in meditatie, karma, reïncarnatie, mededogen en de zorg voor mensen die gaan sterven. Deze geactualiseerde editie van Het Tibetaanse boek van leven en sterven geeft op een duidelijke en inspirerende manier inzicht in meditatie, karma, reïncarnatie, mededogen en de zorg voor mensen die gaan sterven. Het is een complete en gezaghebbende introductie in het Tibetaanse boeddhisme en verenigt oude Tibetaanse wijsheid met modern onderzoek over de dood en het sterven. Het bevat tevens eenvoudige oefeningen voor iedereen die zijn leven wil veranderen, zich wil voorbereiden op de dood of stervenden wil begeleiden. Ik ken geen ander boek over het samenspel van leven en dood dat zo uitgebreid, praktisch en wijs is. - Huston Smith

A gift book edition of the spiritual classic is presented in a daybook format that combines provocative quotes with full-color illustrations and photographs that explain how to live wisely and mindfully.

Obra-prima da espiritualidade do budismo tibetano – uma orientação para a vida e para a morte cujas raízes estão no coração da tradição do Tibete – traz práticas simples e poderosas para todas as pessoas, de qualquer religião ou cultura, usarem para transformar sua vida. Reúne a antiga sabedoria, e as modernas pesquisas ocidentais sobre o morrer, a morte e a natureza do universo.

1996. Overs.: Finn B. Larsen. ISBN 82-504-2305-4 Forfatteren er reinkarnert lama og en av Tibets åndelige ledere, bl.a. utdannet ved Cambrigde University. Denne boken er en moderne fortolkning og videreføring av et av de store verkene innen verdensreligionene, velfundert i 2500 års religiøs tradisjon. Rinpoche trekker også inn dokumentasjon om nær-døden opplevelser og David Bohms teorier. Har bibliografi og stikkord- register. Forhåndsomtale.