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

Overview

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.
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Hiroaki Mori profile
Hiroaki Mori

Director

Yukari Hayashi profile
Yukari Hayashi

Director

Cast

Leonard Cohen profile
Leonard Cohen

Narrator

Leonard Cohen profile
Leonard Cohen

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Release Date

June 4, 1994

Original Language

Budget

$0.00

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Mistral Films logoNHK logoONF | NFB logo

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