...we go together...

I used to wonder why many Buddhists like to delve on death. Much more than other religions, I think. They talked about death in an almost nonchalent manner. Now I am beginning to see the light. Deaths are but milestones in our journey to Nirvana. We will have lots of births, lives, deaths in our journey; moving effortlessly thru the phases. Hmmm..we should be most experienced by now, eh! ;)

Embracing death in a joyful manner does not mean we give up the moment death stares upon us. Trying to live is a natural; all creatures try not to suffer but will strive to be alive. That's why we take our hand away from a hot stove or jump away from the path of a runaway car.

What I am trying to convey is we be brave and peaceful in face of death. We do our utmost, and let go. We know we have tried our best, showed everyone what is possible, smile and say a dignified goodbye. Ian Gawler in his book talked about a conscious death. Death we are aware of, and go willingly and peacefully.

I am aware now the Buddhist attitude to healing includes lots of reference to dying and death, because it is part of the healing process.