The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life Trailer

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

04 June 1994 Factual 46 mins

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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Cast

Leonard Cohen

as Narrator

Ram Dass

as Self

Crew

International Titles

Tibetan Book of the Dead Trailer

International Releases Dates

United Kingdom 04 June 1994

United States 04 June 1994

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