Living in the face of death

By Glenn H. Mullin

Book Description

In a culture where death remains shrouded in fear and avoidance, Tibetan Buddhism offers a radically different perspective that transforms our relationship with mortality into a source of wisdom and vitality. Glenn H. Mullin presents nine profound Tibetan texts that reveal how contemplating our impermanence can actually enhance our capacity for joy and fulfillment in daily life.

This collection brings together essential writings from revered spiritual masters, including three Dalai Lamas and Karma Lingpa, the renowned author of the Tibetan Book of the Dead. Rather than dwelling on morbid thoughts, these teachings demonstrate how awareness of death's inevitability becomes a powerful catalyst for authentic living.

The texts explore practical meditation methods designed to prepare the mind for life's ultimate transition, while sharing inspiring stories of how accomplished practitioners have approached their final moments with grace and consciousness. Readers will discover ancient techniques for training awareness and methods for cultivating the mental clarity needed during the process of dying.

By embracing the Tibetan understanding that death is not humanity's greatest taboo but rather life's most profound teacher, this book offers a transformative approach to both living and dying. These timeless teachings provide practical wisdom for anyone seeking to live more fully by accepting the temporary nature of existence, turning what many consider life's greatest fear into a doorway to deeper spiritual understanding.