The Modern Buddhism Podcast Buddhist Nun Witnesses 100s Of Deaths - What Did She Learn?
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Oct 25, 2024 In this enlightening discussion, Gen Gomlam, a Buddhist nun and experienced hospice nurse, shares her profound insights on death and dying. She explores the challenges and rewards of hospice care, and what truly happens when we die. Gen advocates for embracing mortality as a path to inner freedom, highlighting the importance of compassion and mental preparation. She also discusses the limitless potential of the human mind and how Buddhist teachings can transform our perspective on life and end-of-life care.
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Seeking Answers Beyond Science
- Observing natural deaths led Gen Gomlam to question what happens when someone dies.
- Her scientific background drove her to seek answers beyond conventional medical explanations.
The Mind's Continuation
- Gen Gomlam attended a Buddhist teaching at a university, seeking answers about the mind.
- Learning that the mind is not the brain and continues after death intrigued her, changing her clinical practice.
Compassion Over Pain
- Gen Gomlam witnessed a professor with terminal cancer remain pain-free for six weeks without medication.
- The professor's compassion for her husband, for whom she prepared meals, pacified her pain.
