Understanding the Bardo Thodol | The Tibetan Book Of The Dead (Padmasambhava)
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Show Notes
What happens when we die? Maybe this book has the answers!
'The Tibetan Book Of The Dead' by Padmasambhava is a hidden Tibetan text that explains the 'bardo', the intermediate zone between death & rebirth. It is a companion to be used as a guide for those transitions from life into the next process. There are clear instructions for loved ones/care givers to follow and what to expect in the days following cessation of life.
I summarised the book as follows. "A large part of religion is finding meaning, with some practicality attached as well. I personally found this mostly useless but it did get me thinking about the actual logistics of death and caring for dying loved ones. I appreciate Buddhism more than most religions but draw the line at deities & unverifiable claims."
I hope you have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world. Kyrin out!
Timeline:
(0:00) - Intro
(0:38) - Synopsis
(3:43) - Liberation: Steel manning Bardo
(11:40) - Control: Criticising religion
(19:27) - Observations/Takeaways
(20:37) - Summary
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