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The Tibetan Book of the Dead

Traditionally attributed to Padmasambhava; revealed by Karma Lingpa

Ritual guidance concerning consciousness and the process of death.

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Subject matter
Death; rebirth; intermediate states
Culture / tradition
Tibetan Buddhism
Publication / composition
14th century textual revelation; traditional earlier attribution
Edition publication year
1975
Historical figures
Not specified
Historical timeframe
Modern Era (1800 CE–Present) · 1975 CE

No single reliable event period assigned; thematic, mythical, broad or unconfirmed subject. Timeline uses edition publication date 1975; no event timeframe assigned.