Robert Thurman
Robert Thurman is an American Buddhist author and academic who is the Jey Tsong Khapa Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies at Columbia University. He is also the co-founder and president of the Tibet House U.S. in New York City, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Tibetan culture.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
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1. Tibetan Book Of The Dead
The book provides a comprehensive English translation and interpretation of the Tibetan Buddhist text traditionally read aloud to guide the souls of the deceased during the period between death and rebirth. It delves into the profound philosophical and spiritual teachings that outline the stages of dying, death, and rebirth, offering readers insights into Tibetan rituals and beliefs about life, death, and reincarnation. The translation aims to make these ancient teachings accessible to a modern audience, emphasizing the importance of living a meaningful life and preparing for a mindful death.
The 6935th Greatest Book of All Time
