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The Bardo Guidebook

Recently we are seeing an uptick in interest in death and dying teachings and especially in the concept of the between lives state which our culture has ignored for several hundred years. Fortunately the Tibetans have kept the knowledge about … Continue reading

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Wherever You Go There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life

Wherever You Go There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life Jon Kabat Zinn 1994 Hyperion In a crowded and overly hyped market of books and teachings on mindfulness and meditation this is the book that I was hoping to … Continue reading

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What the Living Can Learn by Looking Death Straight in the Eye

A good review by Parul Sehgal of a new must read book by Sallie Tisdale: Advice for Future Corpses (and Those Who Love Them): A Practical Perspective on Death and Dying “Consciousness is no longer grounded in the body; perception … Continue reading

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A Remarkable Reading

The other day I was doing a reading for a friend who is having some difficulties and I came across this passage: “No matter what I think is happening or what I think I see, I am only the Clear … Continue reading

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Dr. Seuss’ Guide to Advance Directives

This is an absolute must watch!! Guide to Advance Directives in a fun and very clever rhyming format.   ZDOGGMD DR.SEUSS

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Everyday Buddhahood: Caregiving as Dharma practice

The teachings of how to be present with your work, cultivate “radical presence” allowing the mind to rest in this particular moment. This is a talk about the Mahamudra tradition by an experienced Buddhist chaplain. Can be used by Buddhist … Continue reading

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