The suitcase – A meeting with God
A man died; when he realized it, he saw God coming closer with a suitcase in his hand.
The Nine Contemplations, by Atisha
The only thing we all have to do in this life is die. We never know when either.
The Noble Sūtra Teaching the Eleven Perceptions, from the Words of the Buddha
This teaching is absolutely crucial – so simple and yet so profound on how to die with grace and wisdom, but also how to live and take every breath.
Breathworks Mindfulness founder Vidyamala Burch
Recommending the Breathworks incredible organisation and it’s amazing founder Vidyamala Burch.
Young boy’s wise and sound advice for daily practice
Couldn’t resist posting this gem of advice by a young boy for daily practice.
Dealing with life, death and beyond – Dealing with the problems-2
This is the third posting about the Bardo of life. In previous postings, Ringu Tulku has advised the contemplation of the Four Preliminaries.
Dealing with life, death and beyond – Dealing with the problems
Ringu Tulku Rinpoche explores if the secular, worldly aspects of life are enough to give us lasting peace, contentment, and liberation from suffering in themselves.
Dealing with life, death and beyond – The Bardo of Life
Following on from Session 1, the previous posting, we bring you Ringu Tulku addressing the Bardo of Life, the transition between birth and dying.
Loneliness – by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche
Ringu Tulku Rinpoche answers a question about loneliness. His guidance is heart warming, supportive and offers suggestions and advice.
The pain toolkit
On the theme of pain management, this 24page booklet is very good
Mindfulness Based Pain Management
Many of us experience pain and especially chronic pain and illness. Vidyamala Burch is an inspiration on helping to live well with them.
How to face difficult times – By Ringu Tulku Rinpoche
Ringu Tulku kindly offers insight, support, and ways to help transform our perspectives and reactions and help change difficult times.
How Can We Help A Dying Animal – Ringu Tulku
Dear Friends, Many of us have pets, work with animals and care about their end of life. We asked the following two questions: 1. How can we help a dying animal? 2. How can we help an animal that has died? These two questions have been answered by Ringu Tulku, and Lama Tenkyab from Mindrolling…
Preparing for death 2-Ringu Tulku Rinpoche
We are all in transition, moment by moment. Rinpoche guides us through how to train our minds to transform.
Dealing with Uncertainty by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche
Rinpoche shares the great uncertainties that he and his people experienced when they came out of Tibet with the Chinese army chasing them.