Secular Buddhism

5 - Death, Karma, and Mindful Living

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Feb 7, 2016
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INSIGHT

Fear of the Unknown Self

  • The deepest fear of death stems from not knowing our true selves.
  • We rely on external factors for identity, fearing their loss reveals a stranger within.
ANECDOTE

Jordan's Wisdom

  • Noah Rasheda recounts his friend Jordan's cancer diagnosis and their conversations about death.
  • Jordan's question, "You tell me [what it's like to die]," highlighted everyone's mortality.
INSIGHT

Present Moment Bliss

  • The present moment contains everything needed for happiness.
  • A change in circumstances would make us yearn for the present, highlighting its value.
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