Tag Archives: Conscious Dying

Phowa: A Tibetan Buddhist’s Conscious Dying Meditation

A look at how this meditation clears the mind and opens the heart to remove fear from the great transition of death
Posted on October 22, 2015 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Phowa (sometimes written as Poa or Powa) is a meditation technique of the Drikung Kagyu order of Tibetan Buddhism, and is practiced widely in all lineages. The Drikung Kagyu includes the complete practices and teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha, as well … Continue reading →

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”Dying to Know: Ram Dass & Timothy Leary” by Gay Dillingham

A film that's more psychedelic trip than deep exploration of the dying process
Posted on October 17, 2014 by Suzette Sherman (Founder, SevenPonds)

I’m not of the Timothy Leary generation, but I am on its cusp. The way in which he influenced us is not foreign to me, nor are the psychedelics he introduced into our culture back then. On the other hand, … Continue reading →

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What is Spiritual Healing? – An Interview with Dale Borglum

Considering conscious dying and spiritual healing as we plan for the end-of-life
Posted on September 15, 2012 by Liz Matsushita (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Dale Borglum is the founder and Executive Director of the Living/Dying Project, a group that offers healing to those at the end-of-life and their caregivers. Dale has had a long and impressive career in healing, spirituality, and caring for dying … Continue reading →

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