Category Archives: prayers for the dying

Ars Moriendi – the “Art of Dying”

The Ars Moriendi, or “art of dying,” is a body of Christian literature that provided practical guidance for the dying and those attending them. These manuals informed the dying about what to expect, and prescribed prayers, actions, and attitudes that … Continue reading

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Evans-Wentz translation of the Tibetan Book of the Dead

The Tibetan Book of the Dead – original translation – online and free access. A gem. This text and the instructions about doing the readings of it are the basis of the Labyrinth Readers Society. We have just updated things a … Continue reading

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Labyrinth Readers Society – Ongoing Events

Here is an updated listing of ongoing LRS related events. The LRS meeting and information forum is on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/LRSForum/ All schedule times below are in Pacific time. Locations can be subject to change. Many of the events are held … Continue reading

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Phowa: A Guided Meditation to Help Another at the Time of Death

Phowa: A Guided Meditation for Time of Death This is an advanced meditation though it can be done by anyone of any religion or belief, you would simply substitute your (or your loved one’s) deity or symbol into the meditation … Continue reading

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Two Tibetan Texts about the Bardo, Death, and Dying

A Review of two Tibetan texts; The Bardo Guidebook, by Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche and Training the Mind in the Great Way by Gyalwa Gendun Druppa, the First Dalai Lama. Both of these books are based on teachings which were passed … Continue reading

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To the dying, spiritual caregivers can be godsend

To the dying, spiritual caregivers can be godsend  A good article, and  so very nice to see the word godsend in print…  

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