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Graceful Dying
 The Tibetan Book of the Dead
Translation and commentary by Francesca Fremantle and Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche
The Tibetan Book of the Dead which has been heard about by many people, is not just a book but a guide through the sacred passage of dying. Step by step the chapters reveal to us the inner process of letting go of the elements of the body. This guide through the 'bardo' is intended to allow us to progress to enlightenment or to a better rebirth. The teachings offer the reader freedom from the fear of dying. The first popular translation of The Tibetan Book of the Dead was by Evans-Wentz. In 1975 this new, current translation was published by Shambala Publications 'Classic'. The underlying message of the text is illuminated in eloquent, clear text. In Tibetan Buddhism, these words are read to the dying person. Becoming familiar with the words of the text will ease and direct the mind thru the dying process. What a gift to humanity! Reviewed by Jacqueline Mandell.
Price: $12.95  
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 The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying
Revised Addition
by Sogyal Rinpoche
This is a great book for those searching for a way to view dying as a spiritual process. Sogyal Rinpoche interweaves the basis of life with the passage of death. This is a treasury of story, dharma and firm foundation in preparation for death. Professional care givers, medical personnel, hospice support personnel can all find a reasonable, healthy approach to death and dying. As well, there is a description of the underlying base of 'Intrinsic Radiance' of the human mind. A chapter entitled 'Innermost Essence' gives us an in depth view of the nature of mind. There is even a rare photograph called "The Looks Like Me" statue of Padmasambhava, a great historic teacher. This book remains a bestseller because it offers a vast comprehensive view of Tibetan Buddhism. Reviewed by Jacqueline Mandell.
Price: $17.95
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 A Year To Live
by Stephen Levine
This is a book of renewal. It is not simply about dying but about restoration of the heart, which occurs when we confronts our life and death with mercy and awareness. It is an opportunity to resolve our denial of life in a year-long experiment in healing, joy and revitalization. Stephen reveals the possibility of living a richly rewarding life, while clearing the way to meet death without regret, with an open heart. He teaches us how to live each moment, each hour, each day mindfully-as if it were all that's left. Reviewed by Andrew Macklem-Cross.
Price: $11.00
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