This translation by chogyam trungpa and francesca fremantle is read by actor richard gere. Narrator richard gere view larger richard gere is an internationally renowned film actor, dedicated social activist, and committed philanthropist. Jun 06, 2002 screen legend richard gere talks to libby brooks about buddhism, parenthood and playing the lothario libby brooks thu 6 jun 2002 23. The tibetan book of the dead is the most famous buddhist text in the west, having sold more than a million copies since it was first published in english in 1927.
He began in films in the 1970s, playing a supporting role in looking for mr. Jun 20, 2016 richard gere on finding his way to buddhism. In this episode we are going to dive into the bardo of the tibetan book of the dead. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the plot summary submission guide. Books by richard gere author of universe in a single atom. Buy the tibetan book of the dead unabridged by francesca fremantle, chogyam trungpa isbn. The original book cd set of this came out in 1975 narrated by richard gere and was consistently popular until it went out of print. Jan 10, 2017 the tibetan book of the dead audio by richard gere youtube. I even listened to the tibetan book of the dead on tape. Richard gere welcomes baby boy at age 69 with wife. He is involved with amnesty international, human rights watch and the aids research alliance. When buddha left his walled home yard he discovered that life was aging or. In this 1999 interview, richard gere talks about his many years of buddhist practice, his devotion to his teacher the dalai lama, and his work for tibetan freedom.
This audio program, read by the actor richard gere, allows you to experience this timeless text in the traditional way. Everyman richard geres buddhism tv episode 2003 plot. An additional text guide might have been useful as a quick reference. Actor confirms wife alejandra silva, 35, is pregnant as dalai lama blesses her bump. Leonard cohen narrates film on the tibetan book of the dead. Also included here is a set of three audio cds with an introduction by fremantle and a translation of the tibetan book of the dead, both read by the actor richard gere. Richard started early as a musician, playing a number of instruments in high school and writing music for high school. The tibetan book of the dead shambhala publications. May 06, 2017 the book acts as a guide for the dead during the state that intervenes death and the next rebirth. Richard gere welcomes baby boy at age 69 with wife alejandra. Richard geres path to buddhism world religion news.
The tibetan book of the dead princeton university press. The tibetan book of the dead was first published in 1927 by oxford university press. More recently, the book has been adopted by the hospice movement, enshrined by penguin classics, and made into an audiobook read by richard gere. Pdf the tibetan book of the dead download read online free. The tibetan book of the dead is a classic text of liberation and the practice of preparing for death as a path to recognize the true nature of the mind. It looks like we dont have any plot summaries for this title yet. Is the narrator richard gere anyone know he became a devout buddhist. Pema chodron presents her first live talk on the tibetan book of the dead.
I had nott realized this version came out in 2007 so i am hoping this one will be equal to the previous one. The tibetan book of the dead read by actor richard gere. However, his slight nasal projection might wear a bit on some listeners. The book acts as a guide for the dead during the state that intervenes death and the next rebirth. In this classic scripture of tibetan buddhism traditionally read aloud to the dying to help them attain liberationdeath and rebirth are seen as a process that provides an opportunity to recognize the true nature of mind. Actor richard gere is well known for his outspoken defense of the tibetan people, his buddhist beliefs, and his friendship with the dalai lama. In this classic scripture of tibetan buddhismtraditionally read aloud to the. He is considered to be one of the first persons to bring buddhism to tibet. Carl jung wrote a commentary on it, timothy leary redesigned it as a guidebook for an acid trip, and the beatles quoted learys version in. Both print and audio versions of the translation are included in this production and should be well received by scholars and experienced practitioners. Screen legend richard gere talks to libby brooks about buddhism, parenthood and playing the lothario libby brooks thu 6 jun 2002 23.
Dec 02, 2018 buddhism, spiritualism in this episode we are going to dive into the bardo of the tibetan book of the dead. I suppose its a sign of our current cynicism that we find it hard to believe celebrities can also be serious people. His lyrical and insightful poetry is accompanied by gerry vezzusos vivid photographs, tibetan art, and other images evocative of this process. Following is a powerful excerpt from this recording. Evanswentz is one of many buddhist texts known by the title bardo todol. During that time, a buddhist yogi reads the bardo each day, while the. In this classic scripture of tibetan buddhismtraditionally read aloud to the dying to help them attain liberationdeath and rebirth are seen as a process that provides an opportunity to recognize the true nature of. Tibet didnt come into my mind until my 20s probably.
Everyman richard geres buddhism tv episode 2003 imdb. Interviews richard gere dreams of tibet frontline pbs. Tibetan book of the dead sample read by richard gere. The tibetan book of the dead audiobook on cd, 2007. The tibetan book of the dead audiobook on cassette, 1990. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet. Mar 11, 2011 more recently, the book has been adopted by the hospice movement, enshrined by penguin classics, and made into an audiobook read by richard gere. Graham coleman is founder of the orient foundation for arts and culture, a major tibetan cultural conservancy organization, and writerdirector of the acclaimed feature documentary tibet. Most of the people who would recognize richard gere s face due to his many memorable movie roles probably dont know that the actor is a practicing. Pilgrim by richard gere meet your next favorite book. While the book of the dead has, of course, a long and illustrious history in tibetan. Yet, as acclaimed writer and scholar of buddhism donald lopez writes, the tibetan book of the dead is not really tibetan. He is a longtime supporter of human rights, aids research, and prisoners rights.
Sponsoring dharma books is important to metranslation, publishingbut i think the most important thing i can do is help sponsor teachings. It chronicles the experiences and religious opportunities a person encounters at various stages. The tibetan book of the dead audio by richard gere youtube. The tibetan book of the dead for reading aloud is famed playwright jeanclaude van itallies poetic adaptation of traditional tibetan passages used to aid and comfort at the time of death. Yet, as acclaimed writer and scholar of buddhism donald lopez writes, the tibetan book of the dead is not really tibetan, it is not really a book, and it is not really about death. Gere was the cofounder and chairman of tibet house and joined the board of directors of the international campaign for tibet to more effectively engage b. David emery is an internet folklore expert, and debunker of urban legends, hoaxes, and popular misconceptions. Tibetan book of the dead the tibetan book of the dead is the tibetan buddhist text that is most well known to the west. Carl jung wrote a commentary on it, timothy leary redesigned it as a guidebook for an acid trip, and the beatles quoted learys version in their song tomorrow never knows. He came to prominence with his role in the film american gigolo 1980, which established him as a leading man and a sex symbol. Goodbar 1977 and a starring role in days of heaven 1978. Apr 18, 2017 richards embrace of buddhism s cultivation of wisdom, kindness and compassion led gere to cofound tibet house, which advocates for human rights in tibet, and the gere foundation, which aids the. What is less well known is that gere has long been a serious and accomplished photographer. The 65 striking photos collected here document gere s extensive travels in india, nepal, zanskar, and tibet.
Its because of richard gere that i became interested in buddhism and the plight of the tibetan people. I took the liberty of remastering audiobook for personal use. In this classic scripture of tibetan buddhismtraditionally read aloud to the dying to help them. Richard gere, a buddhist himself, smoothly executes the audiobook with inflection and tone that indicate his strong grasp of the material. Yet, as acclaimed writer and scholar of buddhism donald lopez writes, the tibetan book of the deadis not really tibetan, it is not really a book, and it is not really about death. Richard gere in this classic scripture of tibetan buddhismtraditionally read aloud to the dying to help them attain liberationdeath and rebirth are seen as a process that provides an opportunity to recognize. Both print and audio versions of the translation are included in this production and should be well received by. In this scripture of tibetan buddhism traditionally read aloud to the dying to help them attain liberation death and rebirth are seen as a process that provides an opportunity to recognize the true nature of mind. Richards embrace of buddhisms cultivation of wisdom, kindness and compassion led gere to cofound tibet house, which advocates for human rights in tibet, and the gere foundation, which aids the. Mar 24, 2011 its because of richard gere that i became interested in buddhism and the plight of the tibetan people. Book of the dead book and audiocd set 9781590304778. The tibetan book of the dead, a traditional buddhist scripture, is read to the dead or dying to facilitate liberation during the process of death.
Pdf the tibetan book of the dead download read online. Book of the dead audiobook narrated by richard gere 2008. Richard gere is a dad again at age 69 nearly two decades after the arrival of his first child, the pretty woman star welcomed a baby boy with wife alejandra silva, 35, his rep confirmed to usa. The tibetan book of the dead audiobook by robert thurman. With embracing the unknown, she reveals how one of buddhisms most revered texts contains essential guidance not only for understanding the mysteries of life, death, and rebirth but also profound wisdom for living fearlessly in the bardo of this life. Feb 11, 2019 richard gere is a dad again at age 69 nearly two decades after the arrival of his first child, the pretty woman star welcomed a baby boy with wife alejandra silva, 35, his rep confirmed to usa. Richard gere on buddhism and parenthood film the guardian.
Most of the people who would recognize richard geres face due to his many memorable movie roles probably dont know that the actor is a practicing. Gyurme dorje is a leading scholar of the nyingma tradition of tibetan buddhism, from which the tibetan book of the dead literature derives. Richard gere is an internationally renowned film actor, social activist, and philanthropist. Humanitarian and actor richard gere was born on august 31, 1949, in philadelphia, the second of five children of doris ann tiffany, a homemaker, and homer george gere, an insurance salesman, both mayflower descendants.
The tibetan book of the dead audiobook narrated by richard gere 2008. Im in kind of a unique position in that i do have some cash in my foundation, so im able to offer some front money to various groups to help them get projects started. With embracing the unknown, she reveals how one of buddhism s most revered texts contains essential guidance not only for understanding the mysteries of life, death, and rebirth but also profound wisdom for living fearlessly in the bardo of this life. What is known in the west as the tibetan book of the dead is the product. Richard gere, chogyam trungpa, francesca fremantle. I had already been studying zen buddhism at the time.
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