In the Mirror of Death An introduction to the Tibetan understanding of
death and dying Share Tweet An 8-week course. This course is an
introduction to the Tibetan Buddhist understanding of death and dying
offering a glimpse of the practical wisdom and sacred inspiration of
this tradition. The course combines the essential teachings on this
topic as presented in “The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying”. The
course also includes essential guidance on meditation and the practice
of Essential Phowa, a practice for healing and for the moment of
death. The study of the teachings is held within the framework of
listening, reflection or contemplation and meditation. Special
emphasis lies on the second wisdom tool, reflection or contemplation.
Students are introduced to the formal practice of contemplation as a
way to deepen their understanding and to encourage personal
engagement. The course also addresses how students may best accompany
someone nearing death and help the dying person to meet death not
empty handed, but – reassured by loving support and care – with a
peace of mind and even with confidence. Who is this course for? The
course anyone who wishes to learn more about death and dying from the
Tibetan Buddhist perspective — whether they are new to meditation or
Buddhism, come from other spiritual traditions, or are
long-established meditators. The universality of the message of these
teachings can bring benefit to anyone who wants to explore this topic.
Advertisement Where 158 Australia St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia Get
directions on Google Maps When Thursdays, 7pm to 9pm Thursday 13
February to Thursday 2 April 2020 All proceeds from our courses and
workshops, go directly to running our centre. Our policy is that
financial difficulties should not be an obstacle to attending our
courses. If this is an issue for you please contact us. From
2020-02-13T19:00:00+11:00 To 2020-04-02T21:00:00+11:00 Cost Adult per
session: $15.00 Concession (student, pensioner, under 35's) per
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