The Tibetan Book of the Dead, translated by Gyurme Dorje, is the first complete English translation of this sacred Buddhist text guiding consciousness through death and rebirth. Through detailed instructions for the dying and deceased, the text explores Tibetan Buddhist cosmology, the nature of consciousness, and the journey between lives. More than a funeral manual, it becomes a profound philosophical work about existence, impermanence, and liberation.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because this text reminds us that how we think about death shapes how we live. The Tibetan Book of the Dead offers a radically different perspective on mortality, showing us that death isn't an ending but a transition, and that consciousness continues beyond the body.

DETAILS: • Translator: Gyurme Dorje • Publisher: Penguin Classics • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: February 1, 2007 • ISBN: 9780143104940 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days