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SUMMARY:Embracing the Transition:  Tibetan Buddhist Perspectives on Death and Dying with Lama Tashi
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 23rd\, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. \nCo-sponsored by The Jefferson Tibetan Society and Unity of Charlottesville \nLocation: the Unity Sanctuary\, 2825 Hydraulic Circle\, Charlottesville \nOverview: \n This daylong retreat will delve into the rich and profound teachings of Tibetan Buddhism regarding death and the dying process. It aims to provide attendees with a deeper understanding of how the Tibetan Buddhist view can help prepare us for this inevitable part of life. \nWe are excited that Lama Tashi has agreed to talk about this Buddhist perspective on death and dying. Unique among all the world’s wisdom traditions\, Tibetan Buddhism offers not only a kind of guidebook to the dying process\, The Tibetan Book of the Dead\, it also offers insight into the psychological fears we may have anticipating the end of our life.  \nThe teachings also help us understand the Buddhist view of karma and reincarnation\, and the hopeful message that one’s Buddha nature never dies\, no matter how many incarnations we go through\, and that even in death we can continue to evolve towards enlightenment. Additionally\, many Tibetan lamas are trained in the meditations\, prayers and ceremonies designed to help an individual make the transition through the bardo as effortlessly as possible. Many Westerners engaged with Tibetan Buddhism report feeling enormously relieved upon knowing their loved one was receiving such support.  \nThe day will cover these key points: \nUnderstanding the Bardo \n\nExplanation of the bardo\, the intermediate state between death and rebirth\, as well as the bardos of this life.\nInsights from The Tibetan Book of the Dead (Bardo Thodol) on navigating the bardo with awareness and compassion.\n\n\nThe Nature of Mind\,  Impermanence and Karma: \n\nTeachings on the impermanent nature of life and the continuity of consciousness.\nBenefits of increasing our awareness of karma and practices to cultivate a calm and clear mind\, essential for facing death with equanimity.\n\n\nMeditation and Visualization Practices: \n\nGuided meditations to develop mindfulness and compassion.\nVisualization techniques to prepare for the bardo and support the dying process.\n\n\nChanting\, Prayers and Rituals: \n\nThe role of mantras\, prayers and rituals in aiding the transition through death.\nHow these practices can support both the dying and their loved ones. \n\n  Compassionate Care for the Dying: \n\nApproaches to providing compassionate care and support to those nearing the end of life.\nPractical advice for caregivers and family members.\n\nThere will be a one-hour lunch break.  Please note that this is a change from the original schedule. Participants are welcome to bring a packed lunch to eat in the dining room.  Tea and coffee will be provided for lunch. \nAdvance Registration is Requested using the “Get Tickets” button below. \nEmail JTS108Va@gmail.com with any questions. 
URL:https://jts.avenue.org/event/retreat-bardos-death-dying/
LOCATION:The Sanctuary at Unity of Charlottesville\, 2825 Hydraulic Circle\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lama Tashi,Retreat
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