The Art of Living and Dying
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Welcome and Syllabus

Syllabus
Week 1: Introduction to Buddhist Cosmology

The Art of Living and Dying: Week 1 Talk, Part 1
The Art of Living and Dying: Week 1 Talk, Part 2
The Art of Living and Dying: Week 1 Slide Deck
Week 2: Death

The Art of Living and Dying: Week 2 Talk
The Art of Living and Dying: Week 2 Slide Deck
Week 3: Dying

The Art of Living and Dying: Week 3 Talk Part 1
The Art of Living and Dying: Week 3 Talk, Part 2
The Art of Living and Dying: Week 3 Slide Deck
Zen Hospice Project Documentary - Part 1
Zen Hospice Project Documentary - Part 2
Week 4: Karma and Vows

The Art of Living and Dying: Week 4 Talk, Part 1
The Art of Living and Dying: Week 4 Talk, Part 2
The Art of Living and Dying: Week 4 Slide Deck
Week 5: Rebirth

The Art of Living and Dying: Week 5 Talk, Part 1
The Art of Living and Dying: Week 5 Talk, Part 2
The Art of Living and Dying: Week 5 Talk, Part 3
The Art of Living and Dying: Week 5 Slide Deck
Week 6: Living Life

The Art of Living and Dying: Week 6 Talk, Part 1
The Art of Living and Dying: Week 6 Talk, Part 2
The Art of Living and Dying: Week 6 Talk, Part 3
The Art of Living and Dying: Week 6 Slide Deck
Course Materials

Guided Loving-Kindness Meditations
Suggested Readings

Week 5: Rebirth

This week's class explores the afterlife, intermediate realm, and the power of merit and vows. We will experience the practice of chanting Buddha's name.

4 Lessons