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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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Leonard Cohen
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Tenzin Gyatso
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Ram Dass
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life was released on June 4, 1994.
The runtime of The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life is 46m.
The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life is a Documentary movie.
The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life was directed by Barrie McLean.
The main cast of The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life includes Leonard Cohen, Tenzin Gyatso, Ram Dass.
The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life is originally in English.