Egipetskaja kniga mertvyh. Indijskaja kniga mertvyh. Tibetskaja kniga mertvyh (serija Bol'shie knigi)

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Title	Egipetskaja kniga mertvyh. Indijskaja kniga mertvyh. Tibetskaja kniga mertvyh (serija Bol'shie knigi)
Description	This volume brings together the “Books of the Dead” of three major world cultures. For thousands of years, the Egyptian Book of the Dead offered every devout Egyptian hope of a better world. Life itself was understood as preparation for the judgement of Osiris, through which the deceased might gain entry to the realm of eternal bliss. The Indian Book of the Dead presents a cosmological vision of the human being as a vessel containing all worlds, gods and demons. It regards death as both sacrifice and gift, fundamental to the continued existence of the universe. The Tibetan Book of the Dead teaches the calm acceptance of the difficult passage towards a new birth, the recognition of one’s true self and liberation from fear and regret. These texts are intended to accompany the individual on the most mysterious, frightening and distant of journeys: the journey beyond the boundaries of life and through the world of the dead. Their collections of ritual hymns, incantations, instructions and words of support for those departing into eternity form an important part of the world’s cultural heritage. They are also an invaluable source of knowledge about the beliefs, hopes and aspirations of ancient peoples, which often prove remarkably close to those of modern readers. The texts are accompanied by detailed commentaries and explanatory essays.
Year	2026
Publisher	Azbuka
Pages	800
Cover	Hardcover
ISBN	978-5-389-30507-6

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