Miroku Posted September 29, 2018 From Siddharta's Intent: Quote “Shouldn’t we all try to contemplate the inevitability of our own death at least once this lifetime? Particularly as every one of us will die – itself a crucially important piece of information. Doesn’t putting some effort into processing the inescapable fact of our own death make sense?”Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche LIVING IS DYING –HOW TO PREPARE FOR DYING, DEATH AND BEYONDBY DZONGSAR KHYENTSE RINPOCHE©2018 Free download here: http://www.siddharthasintent.org/assets/Global-Files/Publications/LivingisDyingDzongsarKhyentseEdition1.pdf No matter who we are – pop star, nurse, teacher, real estate magnate, gardener, atheist, CEO, secretary, road sweeper, agnostic, film critic, Buddhist, home maker – each and every one of us will die. We have no choice, no alternative option, no wiggle room. Death is inevitable. So why do so few of us even think about death, let alone make any effort to prepare ourselves for it? In his new book, 'Living is Dying', Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche offers a broad spectrum of advice about how to prepare for dying, death and beyond no matter who you are. Inspired by nearly one hundred questions that were put to him by friends and students, Rinpoche describes how to: prepare for our own death help, comfort and guide a dying friend or loved one approach the moment of death navigate the bardos (intermediate states) guide the dead help loved ones who have died “These teachings about death and the bardos have been passed down through a long lineage of brilliant Buddhist thinkers, each of whom went to great lengths in order to examine the process in minute detail and from every angle. Their advice may well be especially useful for Buddhists, or those attracted to the Buddha’s teachings. Even those of you who know nothing about the teachings of the Buddha but who are open-minded, curious, and perhaps contemplating your own death or that of a loved one, may well find something in these pages that will be of help.” - Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche To download a PDF of this book for your iPad or Tablet, please click here. If you would like to print a copy of this book for yourself, you will need a different PDF that includes blank pages. The printable PDF version will be posted in the very near future. Please check back soon! So go and enjoy this dharma gift! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted September 29, 2018 Well sure. Once we are born we are destined (and I don't believe in destiny) to die. But I'm not going to prepare for my own death. I want it to take me by surprise. I like surprises. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apech Posted September 29, 2018 10 minutes ago, Marblehead said: Well sure. Once we are born we are destined (and I don't believe in destiny) to die. But I'm not going to prepare for my own death. I want it to take me by surprise. I like surprises. Can be arranged 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted September 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, Apech said: Can be arranged Some have tried; all have failed. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
