The Tibetan book of the dead
Title:
The Tibetan book of the dead
Summary:
An ancient source of strength and guidance. Remains an essential teaching originating in the spiritual cultures of the Himalayas. Reveals the history and examines its traditional use in northern India, as well as its acceptance in Western hospices. Follows an old lama and his novice monk as they guide a Himalayan villager into the afterlife. The soul's 49-day journey towards rebirth is envisioned through actual photography of rarely seen Buddhist rituals.
General Note:
Documentary.
Title from container.
Originally released in 1994.
Special features: "The trap:" see what happens when Buddhist teachings are applied in a Nova Scotian fishing village, documentary (20 min.).
Contents:
A way of life -- The great liberation.
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (90 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Personal Subject:
Title Subject:
Publisher:
Alive Mind ; Distributed by Lorber HT Digital,
Publication Date:
2009
ISBN:
9780982253601
Publication Information:
[United States] : Alive Mind ; New York, NY : Distributed by Lorber HT Digital, [2009]
Call Number:
DVD 294.3 TIBETAN