Preparing for death is more important than we realize. It could happen any time, and that time is unknown to us. If you suddenly found yourself about to die, how would you feel? It’s a bit unnerving to know that this crazy ride we call the death bardo has appeared before us. Many people would be quite frightened, especially if they were not prepared.
We prepare by learning to remain at ease in all circumstances. We utilize the key of Bodhicitta to prepare, by generating great compassion for our own life, as well as this great journey we must take. We see our own impermanence in a realistic way. If we aspire to awaken, then the death bardo is more of an opportunity than an obstruction. We have the ability to awaken in the death bardo, if we have sufficiently prepared ourselves.
Blessings in Light,
Robert Aho
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