Fierce Deities Of Buddhism in The Tibetan Book of the Dead – Ep 95

December 02, 2016 •
Fierce Deities Of Buddhism in The Tibetan Book of the Dead – Ep 95
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Fierce Deities Of Buddhism in The Tibetan Book of the Dead – Ep 95

Dec 02 2016 |

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Show Notes

In this podcast Professor Thurman explores the concept of fierce protector deities used in Buddhist practices found in the traditional “Tibetan Book of The Dead” teachings and end of life meditations.

Using his translation of “The Tibetan Book of the Dead: The Great Book of Natural Liberation Through Understanding in the Between” Professor Thurman provides a detailed explanation of the mantra & visualization practices before concluding with a guided meditation.

Recorded at Menla Retreat in Phoenicia, New York, 2009.

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