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Buddhism and Death

In the Cremation Ground

Buddhists of all schools find it helpful to keep death in mind. Vessantara explains why.

A Beautiful Challenge

For three years, Amritavajra has been living with the knowledge that he is 'HIV Positive'. How?

What Happens When We Die?

Is Death an end, a beginning, or just another stage on the path? Manjuvajra offers some Buddhist views. Reprinted from Golden Drum 18.

Opening the Heart

Whenever somebody dies, others are left with the loss and the grief. Parami wonders what Buddhism and Buddhists can offer.

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Alive to Death

Activist and teacher Joan Halifax Roshi reaches those on the edge. She talks with Vajrasara about her pioneering work in contemplative care for dying people and prisoners

A Faithful Farewell

Padmaketu describes caring for her friend Maitrigita before she died of cancer

Sacred Service

After her father died, Vajrashraddha discovered her vocation to work with the dying, the dead and the bereaved.

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