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Life and Death  $25.00

What is the nature of life? Why do we die? What determines out lifespan? Can we prolonged our life; and if so; why should we? Lama Choedak Rinpoche answers these and other questions in this dharma talk and dissertation on Vagrindakirti's 11th century text "Cheating the Mara of Death". Rinpoche teaches from a previously-untranslated 18th century Tibetan commentary by Yonten Gyatso.

Order CodeTape Details
LD99/1 What determines our lifespan?    [08-08-1999]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Factors which determine our lifespan. Difference between good karma and merit. Role of long life practices. Building merit. Role of meditation. 40 min
LD99/2 Cheating the Mara of Death (1)    [11-08-1999]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Intrinsic nature of life. Definition of life. Etymology of the term "life". Realms of existence. Difference between life and death. Causes of death.
LD99/3 Cheating the Mara of Death (2)    [12-08-1999]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Signs of death. How can life be prolonged? Tantric practices for long life. Daily rituals for long life. Reasons why death could be delayed. Urgency. What should one do with a long life? Results of a worthwhile life.

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