Contemplating the certainty of death and the uncertainty of time
In this session venerable Sangye Khadro delves into Buddhist concepts surrounding impermanence, death, and the importance of spiritual practice.
Through prayers and meditation, Sangye Khadro guides the practitioners in reflecting on the transient nature of life, drawing on metaphors such as a flame, a dream, and a flash of lightning to illustrate the fleetingness of existence.
Central to the discourse is the emphasis on cultivating an altruistic motivation for attending teachings and utilizing one’s time wisely.
Sangye Khadro leads practitioners through a meditation exercise on death and dying, underlining the importance of practicing Dharma and avoiding regret at the time of death.
It is essential for spiritual growth to both forgive oneself and others.
Throughout the talk, Sangye Khadro employs various analogies, such as life being akin to a weaver weaving a cloth or a potter molding clay, to underscore the passage of time and the inevitability of death.
She encourages practitioners to contemplate the certainty of death and the uncertainty of time, urging them to prepare for death through Dharma practice.
