P'howa commentary : instructions for the practice of consciousness transferrence as revealed by Rigdzin Longsal Nyingpo

This book describes the dying process, and includes practical advice. Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche wished that this book would provide brief but profound instructions on preparing for death. Because it is short and accessible, it has been read by a wide range of people, many of whom have commented that it is a book they feel comfortable giving to their elderly parents or to friends who are dealing with life-threatening illnesses. Contents ......Page 6 Foreword ......Page 8 Preface ......Page 10 P'howa: Toward Mastery in Life, Death, and Rebirth ......Page 21 The Four Causes of Rebirth in Buddha Amitabha's Pure Realm of Dewachen ......Page 29 The Sixs Bardos ......Page 39 How We Die ......Page 47 P'howa Training ......Page 53 The Longevity Practice of Amitayus ......Page 75 P'howa as a Daily Meditation ......Page 81 Accomplishing P'howa at the Moment of Death ......Page 87 Aspiration Prayer and Dedication ......Page 97 Appendixes ......Page 101