How to Benefit the Dying and the Dead
Prayers, practices and mantras for the time of death
Teachings
The Benefits of Studying the Perfection of Wisdom Sutras (Prajnaparamita)
Lama Zopa Rinpoche explains the benefits of studying the teachings of the Buddha in this talk given at Istituto Lama Tzong Khapa, Italy.
Transference of Consciousness (Audio)
A teaching on the technique for transferring consciousness at the time of death
Powa: Transference of Consciousness at the Time of Death
In this extensive teaching, Lama Yeshe explains the practice of powa, a special technique to gain rebirth in Amitabha's pure land.
Chapters:
First Discourse: 2nd March
Second Discourse: 3rd March
Third Discourse: 3rd March
Fourth Discourse: 4th March
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Letter to Geshe Wangdu
A last letter from Lama Yeshe, written when he was seriously ill in hospital.
Death and Transitions
Advice on impermanence and death, including how to care for others at the time of death and practices for the deceased.
Topics:
Death and Transitions
Caring for Others at the Time of Death
Caring for the Dying
Close to Death
Coffee Shop in the Pure Land
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Sutras, Mantras and Root Texts
Advice on various mantras and sutras recommended by Rinpoche.
Topics:
Sutras, Mantras and Root Texts
A Happy and Peaceful Death
Ensuring a Peaceful Death
Feeling Happy About Death
Now You Can Be Completely Happy
Rejoice before Dying
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Essential Advice for the Time of Death
Topics:
Death and Transitions > Caring for Others at the Time of Death > Essential Advice for the Time of Death
Essential Advice and Resources for the Time of Death
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The Moment of Death
Five Powers to Be Practiced at the Time of Death
If You Are About to Die
Mantra to Not Have Pain at the Time of Death
Moment of Death
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Death of a Loved One
After the Death of a Loved One
Creating Merit After Parents’ Death
Dealing with Grief after the Death of a Loved One
Death of Grandfather
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Euthanasia
Topics:
Death and Transitions > Other Transitions > Euthanasia
Animal Euthanasia and Health Care
Buddhist View of Euthanasia
Euthanasia for Animals
More Talks on this Topic: Liberating Animals
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Arya Sanghata Sutra
Arya Sanghata Sutra and Lamrim
Arya Sanghata Sutra and Mantras for Success
Arya Sanghata Sutra, Heruka and Lamrim Practice
Benefits of Reciting the Arya Sanghata Sutra
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Sutra of Golden Light
Benefits of the Sutra of Golden Light
Doubting the Benefits of the Sutra of Golden Light
Golden Light Sutra Recitation for All Beings
Golden Light Sutra Recitation for World Peace
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Reincarnation of Spiritual Teachers
A Special Child
Incarnate Lama
Lama Yeshe’s Relics
Recognition of Lama Lhundrup’s Reincarnation
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