death
Teachings on death from a Buddhist perspective, including preparing for death, dying peacefully, and helping the dying.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron 12 ways to apply compassion
A discussion of ways to apply compassion to improve areas of common concern in society.
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Clear wishes for our final moments
Engaging in mind training throughout our lives in order to die without terror and regret.
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Daily practices for time of death
Working with the mind at the time of death and how to use an awareness…
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Dying without fear and regret
Preparing our family for our death, living wills and notifying them of spiritual commitments and…
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Chapters 1-2: Verses 25-34
How the mistaken view of the body as a source of pleasure leads to dukkha,…
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Chapter 1: Verses 11-24
How practicing the Dharma will be of the greatest benefit at the time of death,…
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Venerable Thubten Semkye Review of Chapter 1: Remembering death
Meditations on death. How remembering death give us an incentive to practice.
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Chapter 1: Verses 1-10
The benefits of reflecting on death, how to contemplate death with wisdom, and refuting misconceptions…
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The silver lining
Finding hope in positive developments that have emerged in America since the Boston Marathon tragedy.
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The golden rule
In the wake of the Boston Marathon tragedy, interfaith perspectives on turning away from hate…
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Compassion and kindness in the face of terrorism
A three-part series of talks on cultivating compassion, kindness and forgiveness for perpetrators in the…
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Chapter 1: Abandoning belief in permanence
An introduction to the text "400 Stanzas on the Middle Way" by Aryadeva, the study…
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