What is the Tibetan Book of the Dead?

The Tibetan Book of the Dead, known as the Bardo Thodal, is a significant Buddhist funerary text that guides the deceased through the intermediate states between death and rebirth. It has influenced Western culture, inspiring figures like John Lennon and Carl Jung. The text describes the Bardo states, where the deceased encounters peaceful and wrathful deities, offering a chance for enlightenment. Originally attributed to Padma Sambava, the text was adapted for Western audiences by Walter Evans Wentz, becoming more of an American spiritual classic. Its cultural impact highlights the intersection of religious globalization and reinterpretation.

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