November 2017 - Lion's Roar
Death The Greatest Teacher
The November 2017 Lion’s Roar magazine features teachings on death — and why having awareness of death is the secret to life — including Buddhist lessons for living and dying well from Ajahn Chah and Judy Lief, and an exclusive look at the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care with Koshin Paley Ellison and Robert Chodo Campbell.
Features:
How Will You Die?: Buddhist Lessons For Dying Well
Koshin Paley Ellison, Robert Chodo Campbell, Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros, Frank Ostaseski, and Joan Halifax about how Buddhism is changing the way we die.
Putting Death On The Table
It’s something we all share, so why not get together and talk about it over a cup of coffee? John DeMont on death cafés.
Take the Feeling of Letting Go as Your Refuge
The great Buddhist teacher Ajahn Chah’s advice to an aging student approaching her death.
Death: The Greatest Teacher
It’s the ultimate twist: awareness of death is the secret of life. It makes us more loving, appreciative, and wise. Judy Lief explains why death is the ultimate teacher and how to learn its lessons.