The Tibetan Book of the Dead - by W y Evans-Wentz (Paperback)

Name: The Tibetan Book of the Dead - by W y Evans-Wentz (Paperback)
Brand: St. Martin's Essentials
SKU: 94483220
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Attain enlightenment, prepare for the process of dying, and move through the stages of rebirthWritten by an ancient Buddhist teacher in the eighth century, the Tibetan Book of the Dead offers instructions on how to attain enlightenment, prepare for the process of dying, and move through the stages of rebirth.
About the Author: WALTER YEELING EVANS-WENTZ (1878-1965) was an American writer, anthropologist, and student of Tibetan Buddhism.
368 Pages
Religion + Beliefs, Buddhism

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"Attain enlightenment, prepare for the process of dying, and move through the stages of rebirth Written by an ancient Buddhist teacher in the eighth century, the Tibetan Book of the Dead offers instructions on how to attain enlightenment, prepare for the process of dying, and move through the stages of rebirth. Translated from the Tibetan by American anthropologist W. Y. Evans-Wentz in 1927, this text offers remarkable insight into the ancient Buddhist teachings. For anyone interested in religion, spirituality, ancient texts and history, or simply the art of conscious living and dying, The Tibetan Book of the Dead is an essential collection of wisdom"-- Provided by publisher.

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Attain enlightenment, prepare for the process of dying, and move through the stages of rebirth

Written by an ancient Buddhist teacher in the eighth century, the Tibetan Book of the Dead offers instructions on how to attain enlightenment, prepare for the process of dying, and move through the stages of rebirth. Translated from the Tibetan by American anthropologist W. Y. Evans-Wentz in 1927, this text offers remarkable insight into the ancient Buddhist teachings.

For anyone interested in religion, spirituality, ancient texts and history, or simply the art of conscious living and dying, The Tibetan Book of the Dead is an essential collection of wisdom.

About the Author

WALTER YEELING EVANS-WENTZ (1878-1965) was an American writer, anthropologist, and student of Tibetan Buddhism. He played a key role in sharing Tibetan Buddhist teachings with the West, and in 1972, he published one of the earliest English translations of The Tibetan Book of the Dead.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.21 Inches (H) x 5.53 Inches (W) x .98 Inches (D)

Weight: .71 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 368

Genre: Religion + Beliefs

Sub-Genre: Buddhism

Publisher: St. Martin's Essentials

Theme: Tibetan

Format: Paperback

Author: W y Evans-Wentz

Language: English

Street Date: December 16, 2025

TCIN: 94483220

UPC: 9781250395597

Item Number (DPCI): 247-36-4045

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship weight: 0.71 pounds

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