Teachings

Helping Others Prepare for Death
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Tushita Meditation Centre, Dharamsala, India

Lama Zopa Rinpoche advises that the best way to help others prepare for death is by offering guidance when they have the capacity to understand and put Dharma into practice.
Topics: Death and Transitions > Caring for Others at the Time of Death > Caring for the Dying
Tags: death, preparing for death, dharma practice, transference of consciousness (powa)
Support for the Dying: A Talk at Karuna Hospice
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Brisbane, Australia

Lama Zopa Rinpoche advises the importance of providing support for people who are dying, so they can die with a happy and peaceful mind, free from fear and negative emotions. 
Topics: Death and Transitions > Caring for Others at the Time of Death > Caring for the Dying
Tags: death, preparing for death, rebirth, compassion, negative emotions
Caring for the Dying
Lama Zopa Rinpoche's Online Advice Book

Advice on how to care for others who are very ill and approaching death, with essential advice and practices for the moment of death.
Topics: Death and Transitions > Caring for Others at the Time of Death > Caring for the Dying
Working With the Dying •
Close to Death •
Imminent Death •
When Someone Is Dying •

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Practices at the Time of Death
Lama Zopa Rinpoche's Online Advice Book

Essential advice and practices for the moment of death.
Topics: Death and Transitions > Caring for Others at the Time of Death > Practices at the Time of Death
Support at Death Time •
Namgyalma Visualization •
Recitation of the Tengyur •
Brother Dying •

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Essential Advice for the Time of Death
Lama Zopa Rinpoche's Online Advice Book
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 •
The Moment of Death
Lama Zopa Rinpoche's Online Advice Book
Topics: Death and Transitions > Caring for Others at the Time of Death > The Moment of Death
The Time of Death •
Moment of Death •
Mantra to Not Have Pain at the Time of Death •
What to Do at the Moment of Death •

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