Sky burial
Ellen Bruno
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Sky burial
by Ellen Bruno
Published
2005
Publisher
Media Library
Pages
12
Description
"Sky Burial follows the ritual of 'jha-tor', the giving of alms to birds in a northern Tibetan monastery--where the bodies of the dead are offered to the vultures as a final act of kindness to living beings. At the Drigung Monastery lamas chant to call the consciousness from the body. Juniper incense is burned to summon the vultures. Special body breakers, or 'rogyapas', unwrap the bodies and cut away the flesh. The bones are crushed and mixed with tsampa, a roasted barley flour. The entire body is consumed by the birds, assuring the ascent of the soul."--Container.
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The illustrated Tibetan book of the dead
Tibetan Book of the Dead
Buddhist funeral cultures of Southeast Asia and China
The Tibetan book of the dead
The Tibetan book of the dead
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Sky burial?
This edition of Sky burial has approximately 12 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Sky burial?
For most readers, Sky burial typically takes between 15m and 10m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 3,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 12m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 1 day • Estimated word count: 3,000 words
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What is the word count of Sky burial?
The estimated word count for Sky burial is approximately 3,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Sky burial?
Sky burial was written by Ellen Bruno.
When was Sky burial published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.