death
Teachings on death from a Buddhist perspective, including preparing for death, dying peacefully, and helping the dying.
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A matter of life and death
How being mindful of death in our daily life can help us and how to…
View PostTransforming problems into the path
Whether grief can be seen as an affliction, the four distorted conceptions, and how to…
View PostAdvice for a non-Buddhist friend
Venerable Thubten Chodron offers advice on preparing for death.
View PostWhat helps at the time of death
The last three points of the nine-point death meditation and how to prepare for death.
View PostA real awareness of death
Teachings on the first six points of the nine-point death meditation.
View PostBuddhist perspectives on death
What the Buddha taught about death and the benefits of meditating on it.
View PostUnderstanding Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s passing and...
How to stay connected with a spiritual teacher after their passing.
View PostPractices for preparing for death
A brief introduction to preparatory practices for death, including 7-point mind training (lojong) and taking…
View PostSpiritually preparing for death
A third guided meditation on death, touching on unhelpful attitudes towards death.
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