death
Teachings on death from a Buddhist perspective, including preparing for death, dying peacefully, and helping the dying.
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The time of death is uncertain
Exploring the uncertainty of the time of death and the disadvantages of attachment.
View PostBuddhist perspectives on death and dying
Why learning about death is important and a guided nine-point meditation on death.
View PostTen points monastics should reflect on
Explaining ten points that the Buddha recommended for all monastics to reflect on; also, how…
View PostHow karma is accumulated
Identifying karma that is accumulated and how you die and are reborn.
View PostPreparing well for our death
Spiritual practices that we can do to live a meaningful life and prepare for our…
View PostRecognizing impermanence
Meditating on and understanding impermanence can help us to deal with our fear of death.
View PostWholesome fear of death
Developing a healthy attitude to death that supports our Dharma practice.
View PostMindfulness of the body and feelings
Guided meditation on the elements of the body followed by questions and answers.
View PostMore meditations on the body
More ways to cultivate mindfulness of the body through meditation.
View PostContemplating the lower realms
Explaining the suffering of hell beings, animals and hungry ghosts, continuing the teaching from Chapter…
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