Los Angeles Times
Rinpoche’s teachings have much to offer.... His down-to-earth tone, peppered with songs and poetry from Buddhist sages, takes away much of the intense fear of death and makes it seem like an old friend.

New York Times Book Review Sogyal Rinpoche...has delivered the Tibetanequivalent of ’The Divine Comedy.’ One could imaginethat this is what Dante might have written had he beena Buddhist metaphysician rather than a Christian poet.

San Francisco Chronicle Book Review A magnificent achievement. In its power to touch the heart, to awaken consciousness, it is an inestimable gift. ... read more

Publishers Weekly This modern interpretation of the Tibetan Book of the Dead outlines a path for spiritual growth. (May)

Library Journal Holding that the modern belief that there is no afterlife is responsible for much ecological destruction, and inspired by The Tibetan Book of the Dead, Sogyal discusses Tibetan Buddhist teaching . The author also discusses Tibetan Buddhism’s implications for this life and for the spiritual path, its aid to the dying, and its relevance to contemporary issues such as euthanasia, near-death experience, suicide, and the hospice movement. Sogyal teaches the practice of mindfulness, meditation, and involvement in contemporary life. His background in traditional Buddhism, Western religion, and scientific traditions make him a helpful guide eager to help the world attain peace. Recommended for academic and public libraries with collections in interfaith dialog.