Facts about The Tibetan Book of the Dead
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Discovered as a terma, or hidden treasure text, the Tibetan Book of the Dead was reportedly concealed and later revealed by the treasure-finder Karma Lingpa in the 14th century.
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Psychologist Carl Jung wrote a psychological commentary for the Evans-Wentz edition, highlighting the text's relevance to Western depth psychology.
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A landmark Western translation of the Tibetan Book of the Dead was produced by Walter Evans-Wentz and published in 1927, introducing the text to English-speaking audiences.
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Padmasambhava, the eighth-century Indian Buddhist master, is traditionally credited with composing the Tibetan Book of the Dead.
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Originally titled Bardo Thodol in Tibetan, the Tibetan Book of the Dead is a guide to navigating the states of consciousness between death and rebirth.