Death & Dying

The only certain thing about life is that it will end in the journey of death. Death & Dying contains essential advice in how to prepare for our own death as well as help others at the time of dying. It includes a clear description of what happens at the time of death and various prayers and practices that can be done at this crucial time. Given that death is...

Death comes to all living things and at that crucial time of transition from one live to the next, we may not know how to best help our loved ones or ourselves. This book contains advice from Tibetan Buddhist master Lama Zopa Rinpoche on preparing for death and assisting others through this time. Including poweful mantras, Medicine Buddha Puja and traditional prayers...

Lessons from the Dying could also be called 'lessons for the living'... Rodney skilfully guides us through the subtleties and nuances of our own assumptions, hopes and fears and shows the possibility of living and dying with an open heart. Lessons is a wise and gentle reminder of what faces us all, a reminder that death is the great mystery that illuminates life.

This edition provides information on preparing a durable power of attorney for health care, a living will, and a letter of instructions regarding final arrangements.

Teachings From the Medicine Buddha Retreat Land of Medicine Buddha, Soquel, California, October-November 2001 Lama Zopa Rinpoche "Because bodhisattvas have unbelievable merit, they can understand the limitless skies of benefit and qualities that Medicine Buddha has. The fortunate one who has good karma and much merit and the one who has miraculous psychic powers is...

In this remarkable Buddhist book, you will encounter rare teachings on how to turn each phase of life into a chance to experience an uncontrived and natural liberation. In life and in death, in meditation and in sleep, every transitional stage of consciousness or bardo, provides an oppurtunity to overcome limitations, frustrations and fears.

Wholesome Fear Transforming Your Anxiety About Impermanence and Death Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Kathleen McDonald, Our anxiety around sickness, old age, and death can be a “wholesome fear”—a fear with a positive quality that ultimately enriches and nourishes our lives. Lama Zopa Rinpoche shows us how we can use our anxiety as a high-octane fuel to really live what's most...