Tag Archives: death and dying

Sivananda on Death and Rebirth

Posted on September 6, 2023 by webmaven

   

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Triple Gem Plus 1: Updated Buddhist Death and Dying Instructions

Posted on September 4, 2023 by webmaven

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 … Continue reading →

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Being in the Present: The Essential Buddhist Practice

Posted on July 23, 2023 by webmaven

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 … Continue reading →

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What if We Treated Death Like Birth?

Posted on June 11, 2023 by webmaven

This eye opening article (and TED Talk) by Jane Whitlock, a Doula, is thought provoking and may help us to realize that there are many more similaritites between death and birth than we could ever imagine.

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‘If death was a marathon you had to run, you’d do a few practice laps’. Kevin Toolis

Posted on June 10, 2023 by webmaven

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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Art of Dying and Living: An Exploration of Life, Death, and the Afterlife February 23 – 27, 2022

Posted on December 24, 2021 by webmaven

THIS looks like it’s going to be a GREAT workshop! Many of the presenters are true pioneers who have been working in this field for 20+ years. From the website: It is our pleasure to invite you to join us … Continue reading →

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