death

Teachings on death from a Buddhist perspective, including preparing for death, dying peacefully, and helping the dying.

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Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 8: Verses 53-75

Examining the foulness of the body to reduce attachment that keeps us distracted.

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Peaceful Living, Peaceful Dying Retreats

Death and purification

The four powers of purification and the importance of purification now and at the time…

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Peaceful Living, Peaceful Dying Retreats

The process of death

Exploring the eight stages of death and how this knowledge can benefit us.

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Peaceful Living, Peaceful Dying Retreats

Preparing for death

Specific strategies we can employ to prepare for death now and why this is important.

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Peaceful Living, Peaceful Dying Retreats

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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Peaceful Living, Peaceful Dying Retreats

Discussion questions overview

A series of questions that help us to work with the material covered during the…

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