Description
For sale: a rare and exceptional First Edition, first printing hardcover copy of The Tibetan Book of the Dead, with an introductory commentary by Tenzin Gyatso, His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama. First American Edition stated, 2008 Viking. First Printing with full number line, 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. Translated by Gyurme Dorje.
The exterior of the book is in Near Fine condition with a large remainder mark on the bottom. Also, spotless boards, strong title gilt on a straight spine, a large remainder mark on the bottom of otherwise clean page blocks, tight binding, no spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and two lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with the ghost of an erased price on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership. The rear end paper and the interior pages are clean and bright, making this an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with mild surface and edge wear, and the price on the front flap. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
One of the greatest works created by any culture and overwhelmingly the most significant of all Tibetan Buddhist texts in the West, The Tibetan Book of the Dead has had a number of distinguished translations, but none encompassed the work in its entirety. Now, in one of the year’s most important publishing events, the entire text has not only been made available in English but in a translation of quite remarkable clarity and beauty.
With an introductory commentary by His Holiness The Dalai Lama, who calls this translation “an extraordinary accomplishment undertaken with great care over many years” this complete edition faithfully presents the insights and intentions of the original work. It includes one of the most detailed and compelling descriptions of the after-death state in world literature, exquisitely written practices that can transform our experience of daily life, guidance on helping those who are dying, and an inspirational perspective on coping with bereavement. Translated with the close support of leading contemporary masters, including HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, and learned scholars such as Khamtrul Rinpoche and Zenkar Rinpoche, His Holiness the Dalai Lama says, “I hope that the profound insights contained in this work will be a source of inspiration and support to many interested people around the world.”
Ships promptly in corrugated mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
