The Tibetan Book of the Dead: Gilded Pocket Edition

This handsome hardback edition presents the classic Buddhist text,The Tibetan Book of the Dead, featuring silver cover embossing and gilded page-edges.

Said to have its origins in the ‘treasure texts’ that were supposedly hidden away by Padmasambhava, the Lotus Guru, in Tibet in the 8th century,The Tibetan Book of the Deadwas traditionally read aloud to the dying or recently deceased as a guide to the afterlife. It explains how to recognize the true nature of the mind so that after death it will be possible to attain enlightenment and liberation from the suffering associated with the endless cycle of death and rebirth. For many, readingThe Tibetan Book of the Deadhas been a revelatory experience on the path to finding a sense of spirituality and self-knowledge.

This deluxepocket-sized gift editionis presented with anembossed cover design,ivory pages,beautifully designed endpapersandsilvergilded page edges.Part of theArcturusOrnate Classicsseries, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature.

ABOUT THE SERIES:Arcturus Ornate Classicsare beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.