The Death of Friends, Loved Ones & Teachers - Meditation

Contemplating the death of those close to us prepares the mind to be able to accept the inevitability of death with wisdom.

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Dedicated this practice to my dear friend Lucy who passed away yesterday.

Thank you for this beautiful practice which helped me to have some precious sleep. Namaste

A humbling, loving, encouraging reminder of our mortality. I find this teacher's meditations exceptionally profound.

I find this truth challenging at times and it is taking time, sometimes I don’t finish. I recently lost one of my best friends - he was young only 39 - from a sudden unexpected death. I have done this meditation many many times, sometimes being reluctant to acknowledge the truth in it. I do believe this - with the other related meditations - does help me to be better prepared to the inevitability of death. I see that it takes time, but it is worth as I feel better prepared when this contemplation becomes a necessity and reality. I find those who have never had to contemplate this truth generally are not as well prepared to handle the situation. But there is no right or wrong, and we should do what feels right. Today this was specially helpful to improve my understanding and remain with a calm mind when facing the realities that everything is ephemeral. Enjoy your loved ones as this will be the only thing that matters when reflecting upon our own journey. Thank you for sharing.

Thank you for this meditation and the understanding of impermanence. My grandmother died today and I was able to wish her well, for a good rebirth.