Free Buddhist Audio Themes From The Bardo Thodol
Sep 20, 2025
Explore the intriguing concepts from the Bardo Thodol, focusing on the transformative power of the six bardos. Discover how meditation on death serves as an antidote to craving and the importance of awareness in embracing life’s fleeting moments. Learn about the role of retreats as periods of heightened awareness and the significance of creating virtuous connections during transitions. Delve into practical practices for the dying, the importance of cultivating devotion, and how to prepare for both life and death through the Three Jewels.
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Bardo As Transformative Opening
- A bardo is an opening where familiar supports are removed and new possibilities for transformation arise.
- Recognize bardos (life changes, retreats, relationship breaks) as chances to recreate your spiritual identity.
Bring Awareness To Momentary Choices
- Bring sustained awareness into daily life to widen the gap between feeling and craving and increase choice.
- Use retreats and simplified conditions to cultivate that awareness and create more freedom.
Maintain Consistent Spiritual Effort
- Abandon laziness and maintain steady, consistent effort in study, reflection, and meditation.
- Treat appearances and mind as the path to realize the three kayas through ongoing practice.
