The Tibetan book of the dead
About this book
Examines the history of "The Tibetan Book of the Dead," arguing that this text gained popularity due to the human obsession with death, the Western romance of Tibet, and the manner in which Walter Evans-Wentz compiled the text in a way that reflects American religious life.
Details
- OL Work ID
- OL16010258W
Subjects
Comparative studiesDeathFuture lifeBar-do thos-grolReligiösa aspekterReligious aspectsBuddhismRezeptionBar do thos grol (Karma-gliṅ-pa)DödenDeath, religious aspects