Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully: The Profound Practice of Transference of Consciousness

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Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully, gives a full, practical explanation of the Mahayana Buddhist practice of transference of consciousness, known in Tibetan as ‘Powa is a method by which accomplished meditaters transfer their consciousness to a higher rebirth. Buddha taught powa practice for those who have not entered the path to liberation or for those who have accumulated many non-virtuous actions. By practicing powa sincerely they can avoid rebirth in the lower realms and transfer their consciousness to the Pure Land of a Buddha. This inspiring book gives an unparalleled Buddhist insight into dying and death, helping us to develop an awareness of our own mortality in a way that will totally enrich and transform our human life. Also included are accessible and practical instructions on how to increase all our positive states of mind, such as love, compassion, and wisdom. It shows us how to make the most of our human life, and explains what happens when we die and how we can face our own death without fear. In particular, Geshe Kelsang explains a very powerful yet simple practice called transference of consciousness. Mastery of this will enable us to meet our death with grace, clarity, and fearlessness, attain rebirth in a Pure Land, and experience happiness in all our future lives.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

Geshe Kelsang Gyatso was born in Tibet and is a fully accomplished meditation Master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism.  Living in the West since 1977, he is the author of a series of highly acclaimed books that transmit perfectly the ancient wisdom of Buddhism to our modern world.  He has also founded many Buddhist centers throughout the world.

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Title
Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully: The Profound Practice of Transference of Consciousness
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Edition
1st ed.
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ISBN
817822058x
Length
lx+238p., Glossary; Bibliography; Index
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