Relying on the Three Jewels in Life and Death (Link #748)

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Speaker: Stephanie Kindberg-Velasco. As a hospice caregiver and death doula, Stephanie shares her experiences being with those who transition from this life, and the profundity of relying on the Three Jewels in the process. She offers resources to prepare for our own end of life and those of our loved ones such as the Advance Directive for Conscious Dying and the Five Wishes, and for MSB students, the Bardo Manual. Stephanie discusses what helps us to let go with ease at the end, as the great practitioners of our lineage have done. Rinpoche has said that if we have utter unwavering faith in the Three Jewels they will be there to greet us as we make our transition. She asks herself, "What kind of faith do I have? What am I doing to cultivate and increase my faith? How are the practices I am doing going to support me in the end?" For Stephanie, consistent practice deepens her faith, connection and trust in the Guru and the deities, thereby becoming a ring for their hook. In addition, fostering community and connection within the Sangha is invaluable, which creates a heartfelt, mutual reliance like an extended family.

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