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