powa - Thubten Chodron

A practice for transferring the consciousness at the time of death so that it will take a precious human life or be reborn in a pure land.

Powa, transference of consciousness
Teaching from the last section “Powa, Transference of Consciousness”, in Chapter 9.
Dependent arising: Links 1-3
Superstition obscures the right view and brings forth a wrong fantasy view. It is the obstacle to developing perfect wisdom.
Questions about initiation and meditation
Rejoicing in receiving the Vajrasattva initiation from Lama Zopa. Clarifying various aspects of the meditation practice.
Craving and clinging at the time of death
Craving and clinging in the 12 links of dependent origination and how they arise at the time of death.
Amitabha practice across traditions
Background on the bodhisattva Amitabha, rebirth in his pure land, and Amitabha practices across Buddhist traditions.