The story of the American woman finding peace when told we are all dying at different speeds really changed my view on fear.
The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying: Reader Reviews & Ratings
Loading…
Write a Review
Your Review
0/500
Other reviews
34 total
The silence around death feels heavy and wrong.
It's a sad but necessary read for everyone.
Reading this reminded me that our true nature is like the sky, remaining calm even when our worries are just temporary clouds passing by.
Beautifully written guide to living fully.
Rating: 4
Reading about the sky and clouds analogy changed how I see my worries. I finally get that my true nature stays calm even when life gets chaotic and noisy.
Beautifully written guide that helped me face my own fears with courage and grace.
This book honestly changed how I see my own fear of dying after reading about the Western avoidance of death versus Tibetan acceptance of it as a natural transition rather than a tragedy to fight against in every single way.
The story of the Indian thief stealing his own identity really made me realize that our sense of self is just a temporary construct built on roles like being a parent or a worker, which we cling to for stability but actually creates deep fear when facing death because we think losing those roles means losing who we are, yet Rinpoche shows us that our true nature is like the clear sky behind the clouds of our daily worries and thoughts, meaning we don't need to fear being erased since the sky remains even when the clouds fade away, allowing us to live more fully without wasting time chasing things that won't last or fearing the end of our temporary identities.
Rinpoche's advice on meditation helped me stop worrying so much about the future.
The sky and clouds analogy perfectly explains impermanence. It helps me see my worries as temporary clouds that drift away, while my true nature remains calm and unchanging like the vast sky beneath. This simple image shifts my fear of death into curiosity, reminding me that I don't need to control every thought or event. Instead, I can rest in that quiet awareness, watching life unfold without clinging to outcomes. It feels like a relief to realize my worth isn't tied to my roles or achievements, but to this inner presence that survives even when everything else changes. I now want to practice this daily, letting go of the false self that causes so much anxiety.
This book helps me appreciate small moments like coffee and my dog's bark more.
The concept of the false self made me question my identity and the roles I play every day.
The book makes me think too much about my own unfinished business and regrets.
The stories of Emily and the Murphy couple really hit home for me. It made me realize how our culture avoids talking about death, leaving families isolated. Rinpoche shows that facing this truth together brings peace instead of fear.
Sad but true story about Emily.
Life is short and we should live it now.
This book completely changed how I view death as a natural transition rather than a terrifying end, offering practical wisdom to live fully now.
This book helped me realize that death is a natural transition rather than a tragedy, which has completely changed how I approach my daily life and relationships with others.