In today's episode, Gen Gomlam delves into the profound and often uncharted territory of death and dying. Having worked as a Nurse for over 30 years she has experience of helping others in the final stages of life, and more recently faced up to the possibility of her own death. As a Buddhist nun she shares insights into what actually happens when we die and how that can affect our life in a positive way. In a society that frequently shies away from discussions about mortality, it is refreshing to bring these essential conversations to the forefront.

00:00 Introduction
01:15 Exploring Hospice Nursing in Rural New Mexico: Challenges and Rewards
04:00 What Really Happens When We Die? Understanding the death process
07:42 The Nature of Consciousness: What Is the Mind?
12:17 Healing Through Compassion: Overcoming Pain and Suffering
18:38 Unlocking the Power of the Mind: Your Best Protector Against Adversity
22:25 Preparing for the Inevitable: A Guide to Acceptance and Peace at Death
35:45 Discovering the Limitless Potential of the Human Mind
45:54 Preparing the mind for Open Heart Surgery
51:05 Making a Difference: How Can We Contribute Positively to the World?

Book references
Joyful Path of Good Fortune: https://kadampa.org/book/joyful-path-of-good-fortune
Living Meaningfully Dying Joyfully: https://kadampa.org/book/living-meaningfully-dying-joyfully

Gen Gomlam is the Resident Teacher in Kadampa Meditation Center Florida https://meditationinsarasota.org/.

The participants of these podcasts are practicing meditation according to the New Kadampa Tradition, which has over a thousand meditation centers worldwide. See more https://kadampa.org/

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Gen Gomlam is the Resident Teacher in Kadampa Meditation Center Florida https://meditationinsarasota.org/

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