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Good Life, Good Death
Who are we? Where did we come from? Where are we going? How do we get there? Many have asked these questions, and many have attempted to answer them. But there is another question Good Life, Good Death asks us to contemplate: how does the idea of life after death affect how we live our lives? Gelek Rimpoche tells stories of the mystical Tibet he lived in, as well as the co...more
Paperback, 208 pages
Published
October 1st 2002
by Riverhead Trade
(first published October 1st 2001)
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Good Life, Good Death is written from the perspective of a Tibetan monk who lost his country after Communist China took over. Through personal experiences and ancient stories he demonstrates how negative emotions- hatred, jealousy, attachment-impact daily life and your ability to reincarnate.
There were quite a few things I enjoyed about this book. Primarily, it doesn't try to "sell" reincarnation, but simply offers the idea and some reasoning behind it using personal experiences and stories. Geh...more
There were quite a few things I enjoyed about this book. Primarily, it doesn't try to "sell" reincarnation, but simply offers the idea and some reasoning behind it using personal experiences and stories. Geh...more
Just finished this book and I am glad to have read it. Was going through my father's studio and just picked it up and started reading. I appreciated the very human, day to day approach of living compassionately and fully. So many good reminders of how to be in the world. Interestingly, I found myself no more wanting to be a Bhuddist than I would want to be a follower of any other religion--there is something intrinsically flawed when an elightened being's experience gets translated to a broader...more
Gehlek accomplishes his purpose of explaining Tibetan Buddhist ideas about living an dying to Westerners in their own terms. Though much of the material was not new to me, the delivery was fresh and deepened my understanding of how to prepare for a "good death."
Some of the members of my Sangha have formulated a "Dying to Live" group. Among other things, we are preparing to offer a workshop in our community related to completing end-of-life documents. Gehlek's book is one of many that landed on t...more
Some of the members of my Sangha have formulated a "Dying to Live" group. Among other things, we are preparing to offer a workshop in our community related to completing end-of-life documents. Gehlek's book is one of many that landed on t...more
I am fascinated by Buddhism and even more interested in the idea of reincarnation. Rimpoche Gehlek delivers an comprehensive and fascinating look at the concepts behind living a life without suffering. It is not a book that intends to convert or preach about the greatness of Buddhism over other beliefs, but rather presents information and ideas from one man's perspective. The fact that he is a revered teacher and lama in Tibet and the US doesn't hurt!
I enjoyed this book so much that I bought "The Four Noble Truths" book by Gehlek Rimpoche. I really like how he addressed death and dying, this is pretty powerful stuff.
This book is great as a guide to daily practice, but more for off the cushion than on. It's in the vein of Lojong/Lamrim, or Mind Training. Wonderful.
I loved this book. It gives a unique perspective on how to live a good life. I really enjoyed all the different examples and the mantras at the end.
I liked the simple, strait forward approach of this book. The concepts presented easy to understand. It was offered in such a way that belief was not required; only an open mind to another way of thinking. Worth a look.
We make it a point to go hear Rimpoche whenever he is in Lincoln, every year or so. Happened to be here about three weeks after I left my last job with much public attention--and he gave me much comfort and perspective.
This is on the "Reread At Will" bookshelf in my room. Although much of this is autobiographical, there is much to think about here and well worth the time.
This is on the "Reread At Will" bookshelf in my room. Although much of this is autobiographical, there is much to think about here and well worth the time.
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A very down-to-earth account of Tibetan Buddhist teachings about death and reincarnation. It made me want to learn more.
Simply a must have book for understanding death and living a better life. Gelek Rimpoche has the ability to take obscure Tibetan Buddisht concepts and make the very easy to understand for Westerners. This is truly a must have and must read book.
This is a book I need to reread because there is so much information that it is hard to take in on the first reading.
written by "one of the last reincarnated lamas from tibet". way cool.
My 2nd time reading it....most excellent!
Awesome!!! Read in two days.
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