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Release Year1994
Runtime0h 46m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationU
GenresDocumentary
Votes7
DirectorBarrie McLean, Yukari Hayashi, Hiroaki Mori
WritersBarrie McLean, Yukari Hayashi, Hiroaki Mori
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsThe Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life
About The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life
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.
Directed by Barrie McLean, Yukari Hayashi, Hiroaki Mori, The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life leans on a strong ensemble — Leonard Cohen, Tenzin Gyatso, Ram Dass — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1994.
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