Woody Allen’s work is filled with contemplations of death, the possibilities of an afterlife and the existence of God. Similar to the Buddha’s own experience, he is said to have become deeply troubled during his sheltered youth upon first learning … read more
“At death one does not simply evaporate. Death is followed by rebirth, and whether my rebirth is happy or miserable, high or low, is determined by the state of my mind at the time of death. Now, except for the … read more
The sun is shining on Tsuglakhang temple, in the foothills of the Indian Himalayas, and hundreds of Tibetans have gathered in the courtyard for a feast. As Buddhist monks ladle out white rice and stewed vegetables, horns blow and cymbals … read more
According to the Dalai Lama, death is neither good nor bad, but an inevitable part of life. Therefore preparation is imperative. “The Readiness is all.” as Hamlet stoically reasoned. The Dalai Lama explains the necessity of building a Ship of … read more
