The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life (1994)

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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.

Director: Barrie McLean, Yukari Hayashi, Hiroaki Mori
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 46 min
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Production: Mistral Films, NHK, ONF | NFB
Original Language: en

Keywords

buddhism, tibet, spirituality, eastern religion

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What is The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life about?
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.
Who directed The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life?
The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life was directed by Barrie McLean, Yukari Hayashi, Hiroaki Mori.
Who stars in The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life?
The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life stars Leonard Cohen.
How long is The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life?
The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
What genre is The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life?
The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life is a Documentary film.