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Art of Dying, The
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The Art of Dying, a wonderful collection of writings on the acceptance of the truth of suffering, contains texts by late Vipassana Meditation Teacher S.N. Goenka, explanations of the teaching of the Buddha, scriptural verses, poetical stories of monks and nuns from the time of the Buddha, and accounts from fellow meditators. Inspiring examples of people gaining strength and a taste of freedom through their practice of Vipassana.

These stories not only help to sustain and strengthen established Vipassana meditators in their quest, but also to encourage others searching for peace and understanding to take up the practice of getting to know thyself truly, on an experiential level to develop their own wisdom. 


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A thoughtful look at the greatest challenge facing each of us: death, whether our own or a loved ones. Weaving together material from many sources, this collection provides a context for understanding death and experiencing it with awareness and equanimity. Here are passages from the Pali texts, writings of S.N. Goenka, poems, theoretical expositions, and questions and answers. But perhaps the most compelling parts are the sections by or about meditators confronting the end of life. With humility, tenderness and often a smile, they learn to accept their own impermanence, suffering and non-self. Their courage and compassion gives every Vipassana meditator an example to which we can aspire.
William Hart, author, The Art of Living

I was inspired by the stories of ordinary people who faced death with exemplary poise and courage, and who attributed this gift to Vipassana meditation.
Paul R. Fleischman, author, Wonder, Cultivating Inner Peace

Brings a piercing light to a universal reality too often darkened by ignorance, fear and mythology. Alternately intelligent and moving, instructive and poetic, scientific and devotional, it examines its important subject from a variety of angles in its quest to explain and accept the great mystery of death. That it does so in such a concise and readable way is truly remarkable.
Ron Graham, award-winning Canadian author and journalist

I imagine there is no better way to experience the end of life apart from meditating or living it oneself than to read these beautiful stories.
Rivers Cuomo, lead singer, Weezer


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Have you ever heard the saying, "None of us are going to get out of this one alive"? Isn't that the truth! The Art of Dying has wonderful stories by Vipassana meditators who faced illness and their imminent death with grace and ease. Read Rodney's story - he shows us wisdom and what 'accepting' is all about as he shares his experience of his body dying but not his life. We get a glimpse of true metta for the self and others as he shares with us his feelings and experiences. This book is a gift to all of us.
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Reviewed by: KH from Onalaska, WA. on 8/2/2016
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The Art of Dying
A useful, warm collection of S.N. Goenka's teachings on Vipassana and death, personal stories of Vipassana practitioners and family dealing with death and approaching death, and relevant Buddhist Sutta excerpts. A core teaching of Vipassana is anicca or the impermanence of all materials things, the body, thoughts, feelings, and the sense of "l". While we experience anicca all through life, death is the ultimate experience of anicca. These teachings and stories give inspiration to help one with Vipassana wisely face this ultimate experience of anicca with dignity, peace, fulfillment, and acceptance.
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Reviewed by: Eric Ederer from Michigan, USA. on 6/27/2016
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A most excellent read
Every human should read this book It's required reading If you want to control what happens at death and afterwards, this book will help shine a light Hopefully, all these books inspire one to study Vipassana and learn the art of living and a dying properly. 😊
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Reviewed by: A P from New York. on 1/28/2015
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Art of living
Very enlightening book. I never understood death until I read this book. It is a must read.
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Reviewed by: Anjana Aggarwal from USA . on 7/28/2014
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Art of dying
The art of dying gave me so much inspiration. The book contains personal stories and interviews of meditators near death. This helps to understand how Vipassna practice can help handling this situation. The book contains essential parts of Dhamma theory. I just couldn't lay my hand off it.
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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Daniel Lerman from Isreal. on 7/22/2014
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The art of dying
This is a collection of stories which can help anybody in difficult time, like chronic illness.
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Reviewed by: Sangita Jain from Atlanta,ga. on 7/18/2014
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This is an incredible book which recounted the moment and events leading to death of some Vipassana meditators. It is a compilation of actual cases and will be a big help to those who have come to know that death is at their doorstep, such as cancer patients. Most importantly by knowing how other meditators had dealt with the situation it will help us deal with ours in own final moment. It will help alleviate fear of this epochal event as well as enable us to know beforehand of what we should do then. The book also stresses the utmost importance of continuous daily practice if we want to prepare.
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Reviewed by: Charles Myint from Sydney, AUSTRALIA. on 7/15/2014
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Art of dying
This is a beautiful, wise and consoling book. Please read it.
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Reviewed by: Marion Vlaminckx from The Netherlands. on 7/15/2014
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Art of Dying
I love the book. The first chapter, when Goenka told the story about his mother dealing with her upcoming death, was very valuable. I love all the stories. They give me the lesson I could learn from.
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Reviewed by: Chula from Bangkok Thailand. on 7/15/2014
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The Art of Dying
A thoughtful and spiritual way to cross over. I found this way of dying to be quiet and meditative something we all would love to have happen. I believe meditation is for all of us, but how many actually take the time? I will, to the best of my ability, try to leave this illusive world quietly and this book shows how some have accomplished this.
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Reviewed by: vickie from massachusetts. on 7/14/2014
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  • Author: S.N. Goenka and others
  • Publisher: Pariyatti Publishing
  • Imprint: Vipassana Research Publications
  • Publication Date: 5/17/14
  • Product Type: Softcover Book
  • Pages or No. of Discs: 178
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  • ISBN 13: 978-1-928706-35-9
  • Product Code: PE_art_of_dying_776359

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