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The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life & The Great Liberation

6.6(8)19941h 31m2

Narrated by Leonard Cohen, this two-part series explores ancient teachings on death and dying and boldly visualises the afterlife according to Tibetan philosophy. Tibetan Buddhists believe that after a person dies, they enter a state of "bardo" for 49 days until a rebirth. Program 1, The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life documents the history of The Tibetan Book of the Dead, tracing the book's acceptance and use in Europe and North America. Program 2, The Tibetan Book of the Dead: The Great Liberation observes an old Buddhist lama and a 13-year-old novice monk as they guide a deceased person into the afterlife.

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United States of America, India, Japan, France, Canada

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  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical4 Jun 1994
  • PolandPL

    • Theatrical6 Nov 2009

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The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life & The Great Liberation was released on 4 June 1994.

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