In the Mirror of Death

Starts Saturday, January 18th ( 8 Weeks )

10 am PT / 1 pm ET

“Death is real, it comes without warning. This body will be a corpse.”

- The Four Thoughts for Turning The Mind to the Dharma

While we all know we are going to die some day, most of us go about our daily lives acting as if it will never happen. Ignoring the reality of our own death is not only burying our head in the sand, but it also means we are missing an incredible opportunity to allow the reality of our mortality to inform and enrich the way we live.

If you are interested in exploring your own attitudes about death and would like to learn from the practical wisdom and spiritual outlook of the Tibetan Buddhist teachings on preparing for death, then this course is for you. We will present teachings on death and dying as found in The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, including  guidance on meditation and the Essential Phowa, a practice for the moment of death. Participants will be guided in structured contemplation sessions as a way to deepen their understanding and encourage personal engagement with these Buddhist teachings.

In addition to providing participants with tools to personally prepare for death, this course will include practices for supporting someone nearing death, which can help them to meet death reassured by loving support, peace of mind, and increased confidence.