Amy AgapeDec 4, 20176 minContemplative Practices and Conscious Dying VI: Kenotic PracticesI was not a novice in the practice of energy transmission. Having been trained in the Vajrayana tradition of Buddhism by my beloved lama...
Amy AgapeNov 25, 20175 minContemplative Practices and Conscious Dying V: Unitive PracticesThis is not unusual. Throughout my journey with chronic, serious illness I have had countless experiences of feeling just how different...
Amy AgapeNov 19, 20176 minContemplative Practices and Conscious Dying IV: Purgative PracticesThe 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 AgapeNov 12, 20175 minContemplative Practices and Conscious Dying III: Illuminative PracticesAfter my first heart surgery, through which doctors and nurses temporarily halted the advance of my condition and prolonged my life, I...