death

Teachings on death from a Buddhist perspective, including preparing for death, dying peacefully, and helping the dying.

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Peaceful Living, Peaceful Dying Retreats

The time of death is uncertain

Understanding that the timing of death is uncertain helps us make the most of our…

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Peaceful Living, Peaceful Dying Retreats

Discussion questions overview

A series of questions that help us to work with the material covered during the…

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Peaceful Living, Peaceful Dying Retreats

The time of death is uncertain

Exploring the uncertainty of the time of death and the disadvantages of attachment.

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

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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Stages of the Path

How karma is accumulated

Identifying karma that is accumulated and how you die and are reborn.

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