Teachings on the six bardos and the book 'Bardo Thodrol', commonly translated as 'The Tibetan Book of the Dead' by Padmasambhava. The book includes teachings on the five strengths.
The Lineage of the Tai Situpas is one of the most renowned in the tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. The present Kenting TAi Situpa, the twelfth, was recognized at an early age and enthroned at Palpung monastery in Tibet by the sixteenth Gyalwa Karmapa. Kenting Tai Situpa is the founder and Spiritual Head of Palpung Sherabling Monastic Seat, situated in the northern Indian Province of Himachal Pradesh. The present Kenting Tai Situpa continues the traditions of the profound unbroken practice lineage of the Tai Situpas and as a renowned Buddhist teacher, is training the next generation of Buddhist masters. As a highly sought after Buddhist master, he tours widely, giving teachings and empowerments at the request of monasteries and dharma centers. On a more personal level, the present Tai Situpa is a scholar, poet, calligrapher, artist, author, architect and geomancer.
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Contents: Primodial Essence Manifests |
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The Main Verses of the Six Bardos |
9 |
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Introduction |
11 |
| 2. |
Overcoming the Fear of Death
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13 |
| 3. |
Kye-Nay Bardo |
21 |
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Milam Bardo |
23 |
| 5. |
Samten Bardo |
31 |
| 6. |
Care of the Deceased |
45 |
| 7. |
Chika Bardo |
49 |
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Sidpa Bardo |
59 |
| 9. |
Conclusion |
75 |
| 10. |
The Five Strengths |
79 |
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Appendixes |
105 |
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About Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa |
109 |
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The Life Story of Sachen Kunga Nyingpo |
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