Embracing the Unknown

Life Lessons from the Tibetan Book of the Dead

By: Pema Chödrön

Narrated by: Pema Chödrön

Life, death, and rebirth - Pema Chödrön on the Tibetan Book of the Dead

What happens when we die? One of the most treasured resources for understanding this essential question is the Tibetan Book of the Dead. With Embracing the Unknown, Pema Chödrön delves into the teachings of this extraordinary Buddhist text - not only for what it tells us about the journey of the soul beyond this life but also as a source of profound wisdom for navigating the uncertainty we face each day in “the bardo of this life”. In this landmark appearance recorded live at the Omega Institute, Pema explores the universal mystery of life, death, and rebirth, including:

• What is the bardo? How any state between an ending and a beginning gives us an unparalleled opportunity for transformation
• What is rebirth? Pema takes a deeper look at this concept and how it also occurs in our moment-to-moment experience
• Can we let go? Guidance for honoring the difficult emotions of fear, sadness, and grief with an open and curious heart
• How can we prepare? Meditation techniques and everyday practices for befriending change, groundlessness, and the unknown
• What can we really know about death? Why the teachings of the Book of the Dead are valuable no matter what you believe

“Death isn’t just something that happens at the end,” teaches Pema. “Life is continually arising, dwelling, ceasing, and arising. It’s a cycle that goes on every day, and continues to go on forever.” Featuring insightful Q&A sessions with a live audience, Embracing the Unknown invites you to explore the most daunting and liberating truth of our human experience - guided by Pema Chödrön’s hallmark blend of insight, humor, and fearless love.

©2019 Pema Chödrön (P)2019 Sounds True

Gotta love Pema!

Can’t get enough! This was my fourth of Pema’s books/courses and I’ve loved them all. She interprets Buddhism in a way that makes it easy to incorporate into you life. Brilliant and even humor!

I am fortunate to have access to such a spiritual guide!

I have been listening to Pema Chodron for many years. I always am reminded of how simple life can be when you live in the present and when you use compassion to understand people by having compassion for yourself. I am grateful that audible has her books.

A vital life teaching for anyone of any background

A vital life teaching for anyone of any background
Whether you are Buddhist or not, spiritual or secular, near death or not, these teachings are of invaluable importance to developing y/our skilfulness at living with greater wisdom, compassion, and contentment. Deepest gratitude to all lineages of great teachers, including the Tibetan ones, and to Pema herself, for being such a great translator and conveyor of soft and tough truths, in vivid and even humorous ways!

Deep

Very interesting! I will never look at death the same way. I highly recommend this to anyone suffering from loss. Really gives a new perspective on the unknown.

Finally rebirth explained

An easy to understand concept for what happens after you die. . Told with humor and compassion this makes for a nice listen.