How To Face Death Without Fear

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For years, Lama Zopa Rinpoche has envisioned a practical guide to assist students in helping loved ones achieve a beneficial death. This compilation, edited by Venerable Robina Courtin, draws from Rinpoche's teachings and offers detailed advice on preparing ourselves and our loved ones to face the end of life with courage, grace, and a fear-free mindset. Rinpoche carefully outlines steps to take in the months, weeks, and days leading up to death, as well as guidance for handling the moment itself, including the necessary mantras, prayers, and meditations that follow a loved one's passing. This pragmatic volume serves as an essential reference for Tibetan Buddhist practitioners, caregivers, hospice workers, and chaplains, featuring 78 practices conveniently organized for easy navigation. It addresses various scenarios, such as sudden death and organ donation, and provides adaptations for the deaths of meditators, non-Buddhists, and beloved pets. Those feeling lost or confused about a loved one's impending death will find solace in its wealth of rituals, transforming the ultimate transition into a time of joy and meaning.