Dec 11, 2024 | Death, Dying, and Post-Death Ritual in the Bön Tradition

This session focuses on death and dying within the Bön tradition, beginning with an in-depth discussion on how the body is treated after death, the signs of passing for both ordinary beings and advanced yogis, and the traditional sequence of rituals. The group asks questions about organ donation and how this may affect the continuity of consciousness or interrupt the death process. Geshe offers detailed responses based on Bön understanding, including the importance of allowing time for consciousness to leave the body and the recognition of signs that indicate different levels of realisation. The session then shifts into a comparative exploration of cosmology — with questions on how Tibetan cosmology aligns or differs from other traditional and scientific worldviews. Toward the end, the group turns to meditation-related questions, specifically regarding concentration with and without object, and how to navigate agitation. There is also a brief mention of tummo (inner fire) in its traditional context.

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