The Tibetan Book of the Dead

Man fears death. But what is it that frightens him so much in this natural transition to another stage of existence? Is it not the fear of the unknown? The Tibetan Book of the Dead (Bardo Thodol), — one of the most popular works of Buddhism in the West, which was studied and commented on by Carl Gustav Jung himself, — is dedicated to how a person can peacefully accept the process of dying and what happens to the soul afterward. How to remain calm during the process of dying? How to recognize one's own self when transitioning to a new, post-mortem reality? And why do reflections on the end of life, in all its spiritual aspects, lead to liberation from the fear of it, cleansing and healing the personality? Death and life after it — eternally important questions for humanity. Therefore, the Tibetan Book of the Dead, written, according to tradition, as far back as the 8th century, remains relevant and interesting to readers even today.