The Tibetan Book of the Dead is one of the most famous artifacts in the history of the East. This ancient manuscript, like any mystical doctrine, is written in signs, symbols, encrypted concepts and, at first glance, seems meaningless, but this is far from the case. In the language of symbols and figurative concepts is hidden the deepest wisdom that has come down to our days from time immemorial …
In ancient times, people were taught to die, and in some countries of the East - to reincarnate. A person brought up in ancient spiritual traditions was almost not afraid of death, at least much less than most of our contemporaries.
The person received support from relatives and friends, who, to the best of their ability, helped him transition to another world. Buddhists of Tibet, for example, drew everything they needed from the famous "Bardo Thodol" (Tibetan "Book of the Dead"), which teaches how to die, and most importantly, what to do for the soul after death, so that the next life is better than the previous one. It turns out that this is a whole science, and a very difficult one.
The authorship of the book is attributed to the Buddhist monk Padmasambhava, who hid the book in a cache in order to preserve it for future generations. In those days, zealous Buddhists, during the persecution of them in Tibet in the 9th century, hid many ancient manuscripts in caves, in crevices of rocks, in other secret places, thanks to which many unique collections of wisdom have survived: they were discovered centuries later as priceless treasures.
The Book of the Dead has been kept in such an isolated place for centuries that it has been called the Forbidden Kingdom. The first European to find this unique edition was the English traveler and Buddhist scholar W. I. Evans-Wentz. During his trip to Tibet, he visited an ancient monastery, in which he discovered an old manuscript.
Wentz spent three years translating this text, and as a result, in 1927, the "Tibetan Book of the Dead" was published, which became a real sensation. It turned out that the book provides an answer to the most ancient question of mankind: what happens to us after death and how to behave in the “next world” for the deceased. On the other hand, this is an instruction to us, who are living, in how and for what to prepare during our lifetime in relation to, alas, the inevitable departure from here.
The Tibetan Book of the Dead provides lessons on correct behavior during and immediately after death. The practice of right dying is called phowa. It is necessary to practice pove while the person is still alive. It should be noted that phowa can be unsafe for human life. For example, if you mistakenly pronounce the code word, then you can actually die. In the course of experiments, the bones of the skull can move apart in monks and blood can appear on the crown. The crown is called the "Brahma hole".
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It is believed that it is through him that the soul flies out after death if the process of dying went right. In this case, it falls into the spheres of pure space, where it is released much faster. If the process of dying went wrong, then the soul comes out through some hole on the human body (there are nine of them) and is doomed to torment. For three days, the deceased is connected to the sky by an energetic thread that does not break until all the information about the life of the deceased, which is written in the body, is read.
On the fourth day, the soul leaves the body. In this regard, cremating a corpse is allowed only on the fifth day after death. The deceased must not be touched for 3 days after death, because the soul can leave the body through the place that someone touched, and not through the crown. If you die incorrectly, there is a high probability of falling into a dreamless sleep, which will lead to the loss of the opportunity to become a god.
Many people have questions: is there a connection between Christian and Tibetan commemoration dates - 3, 9 and 40 days after death?
The Tibetan Book of the Dead does not give exact numbers. This ancient manuscript manuscript says that for 3.5 days after death, the deceased is in oblivion, and then he wakes up and asks himself what happened to him. A person does not understand whether he is alive or dead. Then, within about two weeks, hallucinations and illusions begin. Nightmares depend on the depravity of a person and his soul.
In total, 49 days pass from death to new birth. And it depends only on the choice and will of a person whether his rebirth will take place in the animal world, the world of people, gods, or the chain of incarnations will stop altogether.
Excavations are prohibited
Dzi bead is another one of the most mysterious Tibetan artifacts. The exact time of origin, manufacture, and even the period during which they were an important part of Tibetan culture are unknown. It is only known that these sunny stone beads, dotted with mystical patterns (eyes, stripes), are currently the most protected beads in the world.
Dzi beads, a message from an unknown people….
Real Dzi are incredibly expensive and almost impossible to get them. They are treasured by the indigenous people of Tibet, because they provide their protection and can bring harm in case of loss. The ban on archaeological excavations in Tibet has led to an exuberant demand for real Dzi beads, which is many times greater than the supply.
There are many ancient legends surrounding Dzi. They are associated with time immemorial when the gods wore beads as jewelry.
When Dzi spoiled, the gods threw her away. This partly explains why beads are never found in perfect condition. As soon as they hit the ground, they immediately turned into insects. The Tibetans claim that after the bead is found, it continues to move for a while.
Another legend says that in ancient times, beads flowed in streams down the mountainside. Once the evil goddess glanced at this mountain, and the stream of beads immediately stopped. This explains the black and white stripes on the Dzi beads.
Researchers agree that these beads are of very ancient origin, but they are not originally from Tibet, and when they came to these lands is unknown. The ancient legends of Tibet tell that these stones should be looked for where there is a meteorite, which once fell to the Earth long ago. It was from this heavenly wanderer that an unknown ancient civilization made jewelry that not only protected, but also cured their owners.
Sergey ANATOLIEV
