Fearless Death - Buddhist Wisdom on the Art of Dying by Nydahl, Lama Ole -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title page Copyrights Dedication Contents Acknowledgement Preface The Cycle of Life

Buddhism and Science Without Beginning and End The Tibetan Book of the Dead

The Ways to Happiness

The Four Noble Truths The Four Basic Thoughts Finding Lasting Happiness Refuge Ways and Methods in Diamond Way

Preparation for Death

Having the End in Mind in the Here and Now Accepting and Letting Go Developing for the Benefit of All Outer Preparation for Death

The Inner Experience of the Dying Person

Emerging of the Elements Dissolving of the Elements Dying Continues

Terminal Care

Gracefully Taking Leave Liberating Actions Dying as a Process Special Challenges Help Beyond Death

The Crucial Moment

The Clear Light of the Truth State The Light Forms of the Joy State

Rebirth

Rebirth in the Realms of Existence Long-term Preparation Skillful Means

Conscious Dying

Phowa into the Truth State Phowa into the Joy State Phowa into the Emanation-state Phowa Courses

The Art of Dying

Sabchu Rinpoche The Silversmith Who Becomes a Rainbow Body The 12th Pandito Hambo Lama Dorzho Itigilow (1852–1927) Kalu Rinpoche (1904–1989) Lopön Tsechu Rinpoche (1918–2003) Hannah Nydahl (1946–2007) The 16th Gyalwa Karmapa (1924–1981)

Meditations

Meditation on Light and Breath The Meditation of Giving and Taking Loving Eyes Meditation Meditation on the 16th Karmapa Meditation on the Buddha of Limitless Light

Endnotes Glossary Biographical Notes Bibliographical References About the Author Diamond Way Buddhist Centers Worldwide Other Books by Lama Ole Nydahl