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Triple Gem Plus 1: Updated Buddhist Death and Dying Instructions
Don’t allow yourself to drift off or to fall asleep. Repeat this instruction with me and guide your thoughts along this path:
“I take refuge in the Clear Light.
I take refuge in the angel of mercy and compassion.
I take refuge in the Way of the Teaching.
I take refuge in the company of evolved Spiritual Souls.”
Page 82 – Lazy Man’s Guide to Death and Dying by EJ Gold
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Being in the Present: The Essential Buddhist Practice
This was shared by a friend on Facebook today and I thought it would serve as a nice reminder of how simple a “spiritual practice” can be:
“Being in the present is so important in Buddhism. It is the core strategy of Buddhism to do whatever it takes to keep the mind present, to have ones mind from going astray. Every single method that exists in Buddhism is for that result. It could be from just a simple sitting meditation to the tantric methods of visualisation, ritual and mantra.” From Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche. Image courtesy of Spirit Rock
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‘If death was a marathon you had to run, you’d do a few practice laps’. Kevin Toolis
Another excellent podcast from The Dying Matters Podcast! Kevin Toolis has written a must read book and this podcast talks about his experiences since writing the book.
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How Can We Bounce Back? Understanding Trauma and Resilience in Tibetan Buddhism
The following article addresses an age-old problem that we all face sooner or later. How can we keep going in the face of trauma, or even everyday setbacks and discouragement? The Tibetans have suffered incredible hardship at the hands of the Chinese and yet they remain buoyant and cheerful. How can it be so?
I highly recommend a listen to the Spacious Minds podcast on the Cornell University Press page in order to get some valuable insights into the Tibetan way of viewing suffering.
“You create space in the mind, you make the mind more vast by thinking about others, and by thinking that it is only natural to have problems in life.” Talking about mental distress only solidifies it, she argues. “And it can make you sick.” Continue reading
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