death
Teachings on death from a Buddhist perspective, including preparing for death, dying peacefully, and helping the dying.
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Meditating on the body and skeleton
Explaining how one can meditate on the foulness of the body or on the skeleton…
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The time of death is uncertain
Exploring the uncertainty of the time of death and the disadvantages of attachment.
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Buddhist perspectives on death and dying
Why learning about death is important and a guided nine-point meditation on death.
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Ten points monastics should reflect on
Explaining ten points that the Buddha recommended for all monastics to reflect on; also, how…
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How karma is accumulated
Identifying karma that is accumulated and how you die and are reborn.
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Preparing well for our death
Spiritual practices that we can do to live a meaningful life and prepare for our…
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Recognizing impermanence
Meditating on and understanding impermanence can help us to deal with our fear of death.
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Wholesome fear of death
Developing a healthy attitude to death that supports our Dharma practice.
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Mindfulness of the body and feelings
Guided meditation on the elements of the body followed by questions and answers.
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