death
Teachings on death from a Buddhist perspective, including preparing for death, dying peacefully, and helping the dying.
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Is euthanizing pets advisable?
Watching a beloved pet's decline is painful. What course is best to take?
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Purification and merit
How we use our life to create the causes for our future experience and the…
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Generating regret
Teachings from Shantideva's text continue with ways to generate regret, through the contemplation of death…
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Purifying heavy karma
Purifying karma created in relation to special objects such as the Three Jewels, spiritual mentors,…
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Untimely death
How practicing the White Tara sadhana can purify negativities that can cause untimely death.
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How to be mindful of the mind
What state of mind will be beneficial to you at the time of death? How…
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Generating regret
Need to deep regret for the negative actions committed, reviewing the details, without delays by…
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Dedication for a meaningful life
This talk is dedicated to the purpose and meaning of the life of Don Wackerly…
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A final farewell
An incarcerated person offering gratitude for the dharma and the friendship of the Sangha before…
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A commentary on “The Rose”
A Buddhist perspective on the lyrics of a popular song reveals insights on our lived…
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Learning from death
Preparing for death through our Dharma practices, and the remaining hindrances to concentration and their…
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