How Long to Read The Tibetan Book of the Dead

How Long Does it Take to Read The Tibetan Book of the Dead?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 13 minutes to read The Tibetan Book of the Dead by Donald S. Lopez Jr.

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The Tibetan Book of the Dead is the most famous Buddhist text in the West, having sold more than a million copies since it was first published in English in 1927. Carl Jung wrote a commentary on it, Timothy Leary redesigned it as a guidebook for an acid trip, and the Beatles quoted Leary's version in their song "Tomorrow Never Knows." More recently, the book has been adopted by the hospice movement, enshrined by Penguin Classics, and made into an audiobook read by Richard Gere. Yet, as acclaimed writer and scholar of Buddhism Donald Lopez writes, "The Tibetan Book of the Dead is not really...

How long is The Tibetan Book of the Dead?

The Tibetan Book of the Dead by Donald S. Lopez Jr. is 192 pages long, and a total of 48,384 words.

This makes it 65% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Tibetan Book of the Dead Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 24 minutes to read The Tibetan Book of the Dead aloud.

What Reading Level is The Tibetan Book of the Dead?

The Tibetan Book of the Dead is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Tibetan Book of the Dead?

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