Category Archives: tibetan buddhism

Two Tibetan Texts about the Bardo, Death, and Dying

Posted on October 14, 2014 by webmaven

A Review of two Tibetan texts; The Bardo Guidebook, by Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche and Training the Mind in the Great Way by Gyalwa Gendun Druppa, the First Dalai Lama. Both of these books are based on teachings which were passed … Continue reading →

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Eight Buddhist Prayers to Benefit the Dead

Posted on March 10, 2014 by webmaven

This is a beautiful e-book (about 30 pages) with prayers about death and dying from a Buddhist perspective: Eight Buddhist Prayers to Benefit the Dead  

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Do You Know Someone Who Needs Help?

Posted on August 4, 2013 by webmaven

Run an orb for them: Cancer Killer,  Chakra Cleanse or the Clear Light Meditation Orb.   Instructions for download/install at:  Youtube instructions Orb download and install A sample run is seen here: Energize Orb      Or  you can do a Clear … Continue reading →

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You Can Be Assured

Posted on March 31, 2013 by webmaven

From Christine Longaker at the Spiritual Care Program When I first learned the Essential Phowa, I questioned whether a beginner could effectively do the practice for a dying person. How could I possibly offer spiritual support for another person? What if … Continue reading →

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You Can Do Something to Help Others

Posted on March 13, 2013 by webmaven

We’re heading into a time when it will be viewed as cool to help others. I’m really happy about that. Two simple, effective and direct ways to help others at any stage of their lives are to do Labyrinth Readings … Continue reading →

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Practice of Phowa

Posted on January 12, 2013 by webmaven

The Practice of Essential Phowa taken directly from Copyright 1997 C. Longaker and Rigpa Fellowship: “Facing Death and Finding Hope” and the website www.abuddhistlibrary.com   First sit quietly and settle yourself, bringing all the energies of your mind and body back … Continue reading →

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