death
Teachings on death from a Buddhist perspective, including preparing for death, dying peacefully, and helping the dying.
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Sufferings of cyclic existence
A realistic look at the defects of cyclic existence and the determination to be free.
View PostThe truth of dukkha
Exploration of the first noble truth, the truth of dukkha: recognizing the defects of samsara,…
View PostSetting a good motivation for surgery
A student shares how setting a strong virtuous motivation transformed her experience of undergoing brain…
View PostHow rebirth works
The benefit of contemplating the possibility of rebirth in the lower realms and how our…
View PostDeath and Dharma practice
Continuation of at talk on contemplating death, followed by advice on Dharma practice.
View PostContemplating death
The benefit of contemplating our death, the disadvantages of not contemplating our death, and a…
View PostBodhisattva practices
A bodhisattva's mind; the purpose of meditating on death and impermanence; the role of intellect…
View PostLooking for the “I”
Looking for the "I" and how the conventional "I" operates in the world. How to…
View PostHow to keep meditation interesting
Discussion on topics such as how afflictions develop, the meaning of clarity and awareness, describing…
View PostRenunciation and compassion
The mind at death, the nourishing of karma, and how renunciation and compassion are two…
View PostThe Buddhist worldview
To practice the Dharma, or even to live a happy life, it is important to…
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