The Tibetan Book of the Dead

The Tibetan Book of the DeadThe Tibetan Book of the Dead, translated with commentary by Francesca Fremantle and Chogyam Trungpa In this classic scripture of Tibetan Buddhism traditionally read aloud to the dying to help them attain liberation death and rebirth are seen as a process that provides an opportunity to recognize the true nature of mind. This translation emphasizes the practical advice that the book offers to the living. The insightful commentary by Chogyam Trungpa

souvenir or decoration

1 roll of 10 pieces of charcoal

is considered to be of the padma (lotus) group

born to the Gautama family and given the name Siddhartha

box of 6 hex tubes with approximately 20 8 inch sticks each

and other medicinal herbs

2 inches tall

the Sufi-Islamic way of life that ordinary Muslims followed in Kashmir coexisted peacefully with the Rishi tradition of Kashmiri Hindu Pandits

(Robe and hair detail also on back of figure--not always the case on inexpensive pieces

as many of us do not have large meditation rooms separate from everyday living quarters--and we share this condition with much of the practicing Buddhist world

Precious Lavender

Box of 6 hexagonal boxes