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Teachings on death from a Buddhist perspective, including preparing for death, dying peacefully, and helping the dying.
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Meditation on how only spiritual practice helps at d...
A guided meditation on the last three points in the nine-point death meditation.
View PostOnly spiritual practice can help at death
Reviewing the last set of points in the 9-point death meditation on the fact that…
View PostThe uncertainty of the time of death
Leading a guided meditation on the second three points in the 9-point death meditation on…
View PostMeditation on the inevitability of death
A guided meditation on the first three points in the nine-point meditation on death focusing…
View PostThe inevitability of death
Covering the first three points in the nine-point meditation on death focusing on the inevitability…
View PostWhat Buddhism says about death
Reviewing Buddhist views on death and speaking on the importance of accepting our death so…
View Post“She Carries Me” : A song for difficult ...
A song of compassion and wisdom to transform difficult times.
View PostThe ten innermost jewels of the Kadampas
How contemplating the ten innermost jewels of the Kadampa tradition helps to overcome the eight…
View PostReflecting on death and impermanence
Reflecting on death helps to set priorities and let go of things that are not…
View PostThe disadvantages of the eight worldly concerns
Contemplating the eight worldly concerns helps to make good choices and see what to practice…
View PostSuicide Prevention Awareness Month: September 2019
The state of Washington is active in preventing suicide deaths. Venerable Chodron shares information on…
View PostPreparing spiritually for death
Reviewing the four tasks of living and dying, and how to prepare spiritually for death.
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