Living is dying: how to prepare for death, dying, and beyond

"Lifetimes of effort go into organizing, designing, and structuring every aspect of our lives, but how many people are willing to contemplate the inevitability of death? Although dying is an essential part of life, it is an uncomfortable topic that most people avoid. With no idea what will happ...

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Main Author: Vjam-dbyangs-mkhyen-brtse 1961- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Boulder Shambhala [2020]
In:Year: 2020
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Lamaism / Terminal care / Cult of the dead
B Lamaism / Dying / Death / Transmigration of souls
RelBib Classification:BL Buddhism
Further subjects:B Death Religious aspects Buddhism
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Summary:"Lifetimes of effort go into organizing, designing, and structuring every aspect of our lives, but how many people are willing to contemplate the inevitability of death? Although dying is an essential part of life, it is an uncomfortable topic that most people avoid. With no idea what will happen when we die and a strong desire to sidestep the conversation, we make all kinds of assumptions. Living Is Dying collects teachings about death and the bardos that have been passed down through a long lineage of brilliant Buddhist masters, each of whom went to great lengths to examine the process in minute detail. Renowned author and teacher Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse responds to the most common questions he's been asked about death and dying--exploring how one prepares for death, what to say to a loved one who is dying, and prayers and practices to use as a handhold when approaching the unknown territory of death. Whether you are facing death today or decades from now, preparing for it can help to allay your worst fears and help you appreciate what it means to be truly alive"--
ISBN:1611808073