death
Teachings on death from a Buddhist perspective, including preparing for death, dying peacefully, and helping the dying.
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The continuity of consciousness
Exploring the continuity of consciousness in regards to karma and impermanence.
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Preparing for death
The importance of end-of-life planning and how to work with death in a way that…
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Karma and rebirth
Exploring karma, rebirth, and the way that causes and conditions influence our lives.
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Mind, consciousness, and AI
Exploring the differing causes of body and mind and issues related to artificial intelligence.
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Aging, sickness and death: The life stages we go thr...
A look at life's milestones with question and answer session.
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Chapter 8: Verses 53-75
Examining the foulness of the body to reduce attachment that keeps us distracted.
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The benefits of mindfulness meditations
How mindfulness helps us to work with our attachment and clinging.
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Death and purification
The four powers of purification and the importance of purification now and at the time…
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Cultural perspectives on death
Exploring the way different cultures and societies view and work with death.
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The process of death
Exploring the eight stages of death and how this knowledge can benefit us.
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Preparing for death
Specific strategies we can employ to prepare for death now and why this is important.
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The time of death is uncertain
Understanding that the timing of death is uncertain helps us make the most of our…
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