Author Archives: webmaven

A Merry Cemetery

Posted on March 19, 2020 by webmaven

In tough times here’s a diversion. Thank you to our friends at @DeathSalon for posting this. And while we are on the subject, I also have to recommend a charming little book Rest Lightly by Paul Shore…enjoy! The Merriest Cemetery … Continue reading →

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Glenn Mullin: Bardo – The Tibetan Book of the Dead

Posted on February 6, 2020 by webmaven

The Tibetan Book of the Dead (Bardo Thodol) is traditionally believed to be the work of the legendary Padma Sambhava in the 8th century A.D. The Bardo Thodol teaches that once awareness is freed from the body, it creates its … Continue reading →

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What is Labyrinth Reading?

Posted on January 16, 2020 by webmaven

For many years, since 1974, the first time a reading from the American Book of the Dead was offered to help another being “in transit” or  passing, we have been collecting stories about the often remarkable events and results surrounding … Continue reading →

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A Modern Day “Ritual” for Dealing with Crisis

Posted on December 29, 2019 by webmaven

Help Those in Transition Step 4 from our book Caregiver Revolution Especially in times of ill health circumstances can get completely overwhelming at times. An unexpected situation can appear as a crisis, which, just from the label itself makes it … Continue reading →

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Panic Reduction & Stress Relief

Posted on December 8, 2019 by webmaven

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The Roots of Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2019 by webmaven

http://www.orderofthegooddeath.com/the-death-positive-roots-of-halloween

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