Rinpoche begins these teachings with instructions on preparing for death by practicing dharma during the bardo of this life. He goes on to provide profound instruction on the approach of death, spiritual care for those who are dying, the characteristics of dissolution, practice during dissolution, practice at the time of death, and Powa practice. he gives instructions on the short Shitro practice and teaches extensively about the intervals or bardos of Dhrmata and Becoming. In the public talk that precedes these teachings, Rinpoche teaches on bodhicitta, the four immeasurables, and karma. Several talks end with extensive question and answer sessions.
Intermediate States of Mind; Birth, Life Death & After-Death, Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, Vajra Echoes, Audio CD, 8 CDs, $78.00

Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche is a renowned Tibetan Buddhist master known for his deep compassion and the clarity of his teachings. He was selected by His Holiness the Dalai Lama to serve as the principal tutor to His Holiness the 17th Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje.

Thrangu Rinpoche is a full holder and teacher of the Kagyu and Vajrayana lineages. He founded the Namo Buddha retreat center in Nepal, has established two shedras (monastic universities) in Nepal and India, and serves as Abbot of Gampo Abbey in Nova Scotia. He built Tara Abbey, where nuns receive a full dharma education qualifying them to become khenpos or teachers. Thrangu Rinpoche teaches extensively throughout Asia, Europe, Canada and the United States. In the U.S., he has centers in Maine and California, and is building the Vajra Vidya Retreat Center in Crestone, Colorado.