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A prayer and a contemplation

MeditationBy Margaret RichardsonNovember 27, 20232 Comments

Dear friends worldwide, A very special dharma practitioner in the London Bodhicharya group, David Fry, sadly passed away in October. David was contemplating his passing away when he sent me this very moving email and prayer below, in August, with a wish to include his message on this website for sharing and benefiting others. With…

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Let them come and let them go by Ringu Tulku

Articles, Meditation, TeachingsBy Margaret RichardsonAugust 27, 20231 Comment

Whatever arises in our mind – whether it’s a thought, an emotion, a sensation, or a perception – is the arising of coemergent wisdom. It is the radiation of the mind’s emptiness and clarity.

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How can we best prepare ourselves for death by Ringu Tulku

Articles, Practical information, TeachingsBy Margaret RichardsonJune 26, 2023

That’s the same way, actually. In a way, the way you prepare others for death and the way you prepare yourself for death is more or less similar.

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How to deal with loss, by Mingyur Rinpoche

Teachings, VideosBy Margaret RichardsonApril 5, 20232 Comments

Speaking from an intimate perspective about personal grief, and then from a universal view which touches upon the losses we all face in life, Mingyur Rinpoche shares advice on how to negotiate new and uncertain landscapes, and how to accept and evolve in a world of impermanence.

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Invocation, by Khyentse Norbu

Meditation, Poems, TeachingsBy Margaret RichardsonMarch 17, 20232 Comments

We bring you this wise invocation by Khyentse Norbu to contemplate and reflect on as you wish.

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The suitcase – A meeting with God

Stories, Teachings, WisdomBy Margaret RichardsonFebruary 21, 20232 Comments

A man died; when he realized it, he saw God coming closer with a suitcase in his hand.

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The Nine Contemplations, by Atisha

TeachingsBy Margaret RichardsonJanuary 29, 2023Leave a comment

The only thing we all have to do in this life is die. We never know when either.

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Is there Life after Death? – 50 years of research

Meditation, VideosBy Margaret RichardsonDecember 18, 2022Leave a comment

This is an interesting 50 years research on the question of, ‘Is there Life after Death?’

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New White Tara Book

Meditation, NewsBy Margaret RichardsonNovember 24, 20221 Comment

New White Tara book has been published on 15th November. I asked Ringu Tulku Rinpoche for teachings on White Tara, a few summers ago, and here is the compilation of his teachings.

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The Noble Sūtra Teaching the Eleven Perceptions, from the Words of the Buddha  

Teachings, WisdomBy Margaret RichardsonOctober 5, 20222 Comments

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.

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Breathworks Mindfulness founder Vidyamala Burch

Meditation, Practical informationBy Margaret RichardsonSeptember 12, 20221 Comment

Recommending the Breathworks incredible organisation and it’s amazing founder Vidyamala Burch.

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Young boy’s wise and sound advice for daily practice

Videos, WisdomBy Margaret RichardsonJune 9, 2022Leave a comment

Couldn’t resist posting this gem of advice by a young boy for daily practice.

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Dealing with life, death and beyond – Dealing with the problems-2

Teachings, VideosBy Margaret RichardsonMay 11, 20221 Comment

This is the third posting about the Bardo of life. In previous postings, Ringu Tulku has advised the contemplation of the Four Preliminaries.

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Dealing with life, death and beyond – Dealing with the problems

Teachings, VideosBy Margaret RichardsonApril 11, 2022Leave a comment

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.

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Dealing with life, death and beyond – The Bardo of Life

Teachings, VideosBy Margaret RichardsonMarch 10, 2022Leave a comment

Following on from Session 1, the previous posting, we bring you Ringu Tulku addressing the Bardo of Life, the transition between birth and dying.

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