Category Archives: Death
Dealing With The Loss Of A Loved One
The death of a loved one is a deeply painful incident for families. This is even more true when the death is sudden and unexpected; caused by suicide or an accident. We are left to deal with our feelings of … Continue reading
8 Ways To Help The Dying
The Tibetan Book on Living and Dying by Sogyal Rinpoche is a modern classic and introduces the Tibetan Buddhist tradition in a way, which can be applied in our modern, westernized world. The chapter titled Heart Advice on Helping the … Continue reading
Facing The Reality Of Dying
Most of us do not think much about death. If we do, we wish for an easy and quick and painless death. As we grow older, our thoughts turn more and more to death and dying. Much of the terror … Continue reading
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Meditations On Death
Buddhist monks are sent to meditate on death to a cemetery for many months on end when they are newly ordained. What are the benefits of such a practice? It seems morbid and depressing. And it seems completely opposed to … Continue reading
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Reincarnation
I would like to say something in this article about reincarnation or life after death. I have to say straight away that I am not talking about this subject from experience. This is just second hand knowledge picked up from … Continue reading
Contemplating Death
All things in life are impermanent. We will have to face death one day. We do not want to face up to the fact of impermanence because then we have to face up to our own demise. Yet impermanence is … Continue reading
Helping The Dying – Some Practical Advice
I have had no experience with death and dying. My grandparents and a few other friends and relatives died in my lifetime but I was too young and not skillful enough to help them at the times of their deaths. … Continue reading
Fear Of Death
All of us are terrified of Death. If we are interested in religion or philosophy we may believe in eternal life as promised by the scriptures. The Christian faith, Hinduism and many other religions assure us that death is not … Continue reading
