Contemplative Practices and Conscious Dying VI: Kenotic Practices
I was not a novice in the practice of energy transmission. Having been trained in the Vajrayana tradition of Buddhism by my beloved lama...
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Amy Agape
Nov 25, 20175 min read
Contemplative Practices and Conscious Dying V: Unitive Practices
This is not unusual. Throughout my journey with chronic, serious illness I have had countless experiences of feeling just how different...
Amy Agape
Nov 19, 20176 min read
Contemplative Practices and Conscious Dying IV: Purgative Practices
The grief I felt at the thought of leaving my newborn child and my toddler was at times unbearable, as were my newfound fears of the pain...
Amy Agape
Nov 12, 20175 min read
Contemplative Practices and Conscious Dying III: Illuminative Practices
After my first heart surgery, through which doctors and nurses temporarily halted the advance of my condition and prolonged my life, I...
Amy Agape
Nov 9, 20178 min read
Contemplative Practices and Conscious Dying II: Practicing for Death
Dualities in Dying As I began to gather resources to help me learn how to die, I quickly became aware of the predominant language used to...
Amy Agape
Nov 5, 20177 min read
Contemplative Practices and Conscious Dying I: Views from my Deathbeds
“When I was dying.” “While I am dying.” “The next time I will be dying.” These are phrases I say quite often. Indeed, this is the only...
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