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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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Unlocking the Tibetan Practice of Phowa

The Tibetan Buddhist practice of phowa grants the power to find enlightenment in preparing for death
Posted on September 18, 2014 by Kimberly Lane (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

In Tibetan Buddhist tradition, the practice of phowa (pronounced po-wa) is a sacred form of meditation designed to prepare your consciousness to transcend your body after death. Like mantram singing, phowa is a lifelong endeavor that can be picked up … Continue reading →

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