Lama Lodö The way of death and rebirth. A brief, but extremely
clear interpretation of the bardos of life and death,
and how to prepare for them through spiritual practice in
this lifetime.
Snow Lion, 1987.
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Bardo Guidebook
Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche Straightforward instructions on how to deal with the four bardos.
Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche is the abbot of Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling, one
of the largest monasteries in Nepal. This book is not available at Amazon,
but can be purchased
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Bokar Rinpoche Many question and answer sessions help clarify the specific
Tibetan Buddhist teachings on death, preparing for death, and
supporting the dying.
Clear Point Press, 1993.
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USA.
Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche A brief and clear guide to understanding death
and its relation to how we live. The book includes
advice on practical preparations for death which enable
us to ensure that the environment is conducive for spiritual
practice.
Padma Publishing, 2000.
Available:
UK,
USA.
Gehlek Rinpoche Penetrating examination of the Buddhist concepts
of karma and reincarnation from an author deeply
familiar with the Western mind. Reflection on these topics
brings perspective to our lives and hope for the moment of death.
Riverhead Books, 2002.
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The Mirror of Mindfulness
Tsele Natsok Rangdröl This text outlines
the spiritual path for life and death, showing how
each moment of life can be used to prepare for
liberation at the moment of death.
Shambhala, 1987.
While this book is out of print, it can still be
ordered from
Zam America
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Sogyal Rinpoche An acclaimed spiritual masterpiece, a manual for life and death and a
magnificent source of sacred inspiration from the heart of the
Tibetan tradition. Sogyal Rinpoche,
a Tibetan Buddhist master who has taught in the West for more than 25 years,
founded the Spiritual Care Program in 1993.
HarperCollins, 1992.
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F. Fremantle (translator) and Chögyam Trungpa (editor) An ancient text for giving spiritual
guidance to a practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism
during the transitional periods after death, with
an insightful commentary for modern readers by
Trungpa Rinpoche.
Shambhala, 1975.
Available:
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