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LIVING AND DYING FROM THE TIBETAN BUDDHIST PERSPECTIVE
BY TULKU THONDUP RINPOCHE

We all want to live the good life and die a good death. But most of us are so uncomfortable with the mention of the word “death,” that we do not allow ourselves to relate to it. So instead, we gloss over it or pretend that it will not happen for a very long time.

Contemplating death helps us live better, fuller lives

Death, however, is unavoidable. The more honest we can be about it with ourselves and our loved ones, the less shocked we will be when it arrives, and the more joy and meaning we will find i ... [ continued ]

Death & Death &

Dying


at Shambhala Mountain

In the Shambhala Buddhist tradition, we embrace death as not only a natural part of life, but also an opportunity to celebrate the preciousness of the human condition. Rather than denying, rejecting or fearing death, through right understanding and practice we can learn how to die a good death and help others do the same, while learning to live more fully, moment by moment. Moreover, we can prepare ourselves to use this transition as a vehicle for enlightenment. The programs below have been designed to demystify and prepare you for this ultimate letting go.

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