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Embracing the Unknown: Life Lessons from the Tibetan Book of the Dead Audible Audiobook – Original recording

Pema Chödrön (Author, Narrator), Sounds True (Publisher)
4.6 out of 5 stars 36 ratings

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.

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  1. Listening Length
    3 hours and 20 minutes
  2. Author
    Pema Chödrön
  3. Narrator
    Pema Chödrön
  4. Audible release date
    February 5, 2019
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Sounds True
  7. ASIN
    B07M5VFCLQ
  8. Version
    Original recording
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Product details

Listening Length 3 hours and 20 minutes
Author Pema Chödrön
Narrator Pema Chödrön
Audible.com Release Date February 05, 2019
Publisher Sounds True
Program Type Audiobook
Version Original recording
Language English
ASIN B07M5VFCLQ
Best Sellers Rank #26,825 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#16 in Tibetan Buddhism (Audible Books & Originals)
#30 in Buddhist Sacred Writings (Books)
#42 in Tibetan Buddhism (Books)

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  • LeeLocy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pema soothes my soul
    Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2025
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    Pema Chodren is my guru of choice. Her wisdom soothes my soul.
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  • JAMES BENDER
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gentle conversation about death
    Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2019
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    Pema Chodron is a treasure. She has a gentleness and a wisdom and a humor and a clean, clear intelligence. This recording has to do basically with death and dying - how to prepare as far as that's possible, and again as far possible, how to "enjoy the ride".
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  • Amy D
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2019
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    Pema Chodron is so funny, even when talking about death. Love the bardo concept and plan to use it in my own practice and in teaching.
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  • Jean Sheridan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I needed to hear
    Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2019
    I liked the way she spoke about the 3 concentric circles. I wish that she had mentioned the name of that children's book.
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  • ac
    1.0 out of 5 stars Not as Advertised as 10 minutes into
    Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2022
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    I've been listening for a few minutes. The author is talking to a group of people. Hopefully this is a prelude to actual reading of the audio book. No-one has indicted what to expect yet. It's not described in the description.
    I don't mind listening to interesting lectures, but if it advertised as an audio book, I sort of expect that instrument. However, at 15 minutes, i do not find it interesting, however the group in background finds some analogies funny.
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  • baroness
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good summary
    Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2021
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    A translation of the Tibetan Book of the Dead was just too difficult for me. These CD"s gave a brief but good intro to the understanding of the Tibetan dying practices. I got Mind after Death which is a very complex but outstanding follow up to these CD's. As always Pema is a treasure to listen to.
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  • Little Buddha
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in Australia on June 10, 2020
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    Delightful, just listening is meditation in itself.
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