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Advice book

Rely on Amitabha

My dearest Ani Tenzin,You are having the best time at Amitabha Pure Land. Think about going to Amitabha Pure Land and think about Guru Amitabha all the time. If you think Amitabha is the guru, this becomes guru yoga.

Death Can Happen at Any Time

My dear brothers and sisters,This student's sudden death is a great teaching for all of us. This is the real teaching, instead of just reading a text or having someone tell us.

Donating Organs

Regarding how long you can leave the body after death, normally in Tibet, where it is cold and dry, you are able to keep the body for three days without problems.

Dream of Death

Dear Ani Jean,Your dream is so precise and clear. At the time of your death, you can arrange for people to be there as if it were your birthday.

Whether to Tell Family About Life Obstacles

My very dear Venerable Jeanette,Regarding the obstacles to your life, it is good for your children to know, but don’t make it sound heavy. Make them aware of the possibility so that they are prepared in their minds.

Practices to Prepare for Death

My dear one,My advice is to perform 20,000 Samayavajra.1 Use the same visualization as for Vajrasattva practice, on the crown of your head with nectar coming down, and the three purifications, downward, upward, and instantaneous.

Making a Will

To make a will now is extremely wise, as death can happen at any time.

Working With the Dying

If you are able to help these people go to the pure land, then that is the quickest way to free them from cyclic existence or rebirth.