death
Teachings on death from a Buddhist perspective, including preparing for death, dying peacefully, and helping the dying.
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Wisdom fear of samsara
A teaching on the reality of cyclic existence and possibility for liberation. Reflecting on our…
View PostWhy things happen the way they do
Understanding karma as a way to make our lives meaningful.
View PostAnswering questions from retreatants
Guided questioning on selflessness. Explaining concept of taking refuge with the three jewels. On death,…
View PostWheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 104-106
A look at dependent arising and emptiness, how things appear to exist in one way,…
View PostWheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 24-34
A further look at various experiences in our lives and the previous actions that brought…
View PostOur circle of suffering
Analogy of struggles in samsara with the experience of a hunted animal. Unlike the animal,…
View PostWheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 29-33
The results of not respecting the monastic sangha and the Dharma texts, and not meditating…
View PostWheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 1-6
The opening verses describe the symbolism in the text, bodhisattvas and how we differ from…
View PostRebirth: Is it really possible?
Examining one of the key concepts in the Buddhist worldview, which is that we are…
View PostEqualizing self and others
The second method of generating bodhicitta, called equalizing and exchanging self and others, is discussed.
View PostPreparing for a loved one’s death
Using the teachings to prepare the loved one for death and to prepare the family…
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