The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life

Name: The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life
Genre: Documentary
Released: 04 Jun 1994
Rating: 7.00
Cast: Leonard Cohen

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.

Genre: Documentary
Studio: Mistral Films, NHK, ONF | NFB
Keyword: buddhism, tibet, spirituality, eastern religion
Cast: Leonard Cohen

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