The Zen Studies Podcast 136 - Grief in Buddhism 2: Some Buddhist Practices Helpful for Facing and Integrating Grief
May 21, 2020
Explore the profound connection between love and grief, and learn why shutting down emotionally isn't the answer. Discover practical Buddhist practices to face grief without being overwhelmed. Delve into the five stages of grief, focusing on acceptance as a path to healing. Uncover how rituals and mindfulness can illuminate buried feelings and foster understanding. Lastly, reflect on grief's natural role in our interconnectedness and how it can enhance our compassion.
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All Griefs Feed One Reservoir
- All griefs are connected and tend to flow into a common reservoir inside us.
- Working with one grief can help integrate many others because they touch the same source.
Let Yourself Move Through Grief Stages
- Allow the full grief process (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance) rather than rushing it.
- Acceptance means facing reality while still feeling hurt, not minimizing the loss.
Finding Meaning Deepens Healing
- Finding meaning in grief deepens healing without justifying the loss.
- Meaning arises through remembrance, memorials, and serving others in response to loss.