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I have, 3 times, read a copy of the Tibetan book of the dead, edited by John Baldock. I would like to known what has been added or changed, with this edition, making it 4 times the length. Does it have what is written in the version I read?

Kathy Gill I give you this 2005 review from TheGuardian:

"vans-Wentz's book has been so influential it is surprising to learn that he translated only three chapte…moreI give you this 2005 review from TheGuardian:

"vans-Wentz's book has been so influential it is surprising to learn that he translated only three chapters of the original work which, it turns out, is not even called The Tibetan Book of the Dead - that was his idea. Its real title is The Great Liberation by Hearing in the Intermediate States, and this is the first complete English translation. It's a magnificent achievement."

https://www.theguardian.com/books/200...(less)

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Can I purchase this Paperback book Tibetan Book Of The Dead by Padmasambhava?

Jean Gill Yes, Amazon has it.

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The clothbound 2005 edition of this book is listed as 496 pages, the paperback 2007 edition is listed as being 535 pages. Is this accurate? And if so, what is contained in these extra pages? Also is there any difference in overall quality (color plates, etc.)?

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