The original 1927 Wentz translation of The Tibetan Book of the Dead stirred much interest, but most non-scholars found it difficult to understand. By stressing the Buddhist concepts and minimizing culturally based images, this "Beginner's Guide" has helped many people to better understand the basic message of this classic text.
The original 1927 Wentz translation of The Tibetan Book of the Dead stirred much interest, but most non-scholars found it difficult to understand. By stressing the Buddhist concepts and minimizing culturally based images, this "Beginner's Guide" has helped many people to better understand the basic message of this classic text.