death
Teachings on death from a Buddhist perspective, including preparing for death, dying peacefully, and helping the dying.
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Venerable Sangye Khadro
What helps at the time of death
The last three points of the nine-point death meditation and how to prepare for death.
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A real awareness of death
Teachings on the first six points of the nine-point death meditation.
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Buddhist perspectives on death
What the Buddha taught about death and the benefits of meditating on it.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Understanding Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s passing and...
How to stay connected with a spiritual teacher after their passing.
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Practices for preparing for death
A brief introduction to preparatory practices for death, including 7-point mind training (lojong) and taking…
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Spiritually preparing for death
A third guided meditation on death, touching on unhelpful attitudes towards death.
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Practicing with your spiritual mentor’s passing
Advice on how to take a spiritual mentor's passing into our Dharma practice.
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The 9-point meditation on death
Two guided meditations on death with questions and answers.
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The way we live will affect the way we die
Awareness of impermanence and death helps us to live more meaningfully and die peacefully.
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A tribute to Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Lessons from spiritual teachers and advice to students after a spiritual mentor’s passing.
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