Maraṇasati for All of Us
What does it mean to really be mindful of death? Is it knowing that you will die someday, but probably not today? No! That is NOT good enough.
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Impermanence Is in Sight
With true impermanence or anicca (Pali), we do not know for sure what is coming. We learn to expect inconstancy. Yes, logically, as I grow older, there will be changes that will restrict my vision or mobility. Are those negative changes? My doctor described this as an improvement in my eyesight. That sounds good. Yet, if I cling to the view that this is good, what happens the next time my eyesight changes?
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Nine Simple Ways to Contemplate Death
Getting to the point where you can mindfully acknowledge that death can arrive before you finish reading this sentence takes effort. You know it is worth it. “‘The perception of death, when developed and pursued, is of great fruit, of great benefit. It gains a footing in the Deathless, has the Deathless as its final
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What is Wisdom?
Here we are, together, the Death Dhamma community. On our paths, in our Buddhist practices. Listening to others and discerning what wisdom is. With that question in mind, here are some pieces of wisdom that our 12 wise teachers of season 2 have offered.
Impermanence and the Marks of Existence
Thoughts on why impermanence or anicca, suffering or dukkha, and not-self or anattaa are the foundation for seeing things as they are.
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