I truly value the Tibetan Buddhist teachings on death and dying. Like most Yogic practices, they have developed over centuries of deep examination and practice. Below is a quick read, but an invaluable resource for all hospice workers, clinicians and caregivers.
What is the Best Way to Help Others as They Die?
Some excerpts:
“The most important thing is to help anyone who is dying to relax. Doesn’t matter what religion, or no religion. That’s the most important thing. Help them relax and have some kind of positive environment, and positive thought processes.” –Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
“You want consciousness to exit from the crown, and merge with luminous emptiness awareness, so that your consciousness becomes vast like the sky. Reminding them of this is very helpful.” – Lama Tarchin Rinpoche
“So during life you should learn about the bardos and practice for the bardos, become familiar with them…It is also good to resolve any family conflicts before death. You don’t want to carry those conflicts into the bardo. This conflict resolution is probably even more important than drawing up legal wills”. – Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
Please see the post above (and the book) for more information!
