death
Teachings on death from a Buddhist perspective, including preparing for death, dying peacefully, and helping the dying.
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Chapter 2: Verses 40-65
The importance of keeping an awareness of death in order to focus our minds, consider…
View Post12 links of dependent arising
How we are addicted to feelings of pleasure and avoidance of pain, almost as if…
View PostThe meaning and purpose of life
The underlying meaning and purpose for being alive and what is important at the time…
View PostKeeping the mind on spiritual practice
Guarding the sense doors and living in perfect morality with introspective alertness.
View PostDiscussion on kindness of others
Discussion on how we focus on self due to many factors and importance of caring…
View PostLiving an authentic life
Overcoming afflictions enables us to stop living under their control, and to gain clarity and…
View PostThe meaning and purpose of renunciation
Examining our experiences through the lens of the Buddha's teachings will give rise to a…
View PostLoss of a loved one to suicide
Healing from a loved one's suicide by transforming the traumatic experience into a cause for…
View PostDealing with the craving for excitement
Working with the mind that always looks forward to something new and exciting, and looking…
View PostDenial of death
How to get to the appropriate feeling towards death; examining who it is that's making…
View Post37 Practices: Verses 7-9
The relationship with our spiritual mentor is the most important one in our life. An…
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