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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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How long is The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life?
The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life has a runtime of 46m ( and 46 minutes).
Who directed The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life?
The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life was directed by Barrie McLean and released in 1994.
What genre is The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life?
The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life is a Documentary film (1994).
Who stars in The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life?
The cast of The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life includes Leonard Cohen, Tenzin Gyatso, Ram Dass.
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The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life has a TMDB rating of 6.3/10 based on 7 votes.
