How To Series: Planning for Later Life and End of Life from a Buddhist Perspect…

How To Series: Planning for Later Life and End of Life from a Buddhist Perspective Thursdays, 7:00pm–9:00pm February 23, 2017: Session 1 with Judy Weitzner March 2, 2017: Session 2 with Ven. Drimay Gudmundsson March 9, 2017: Session 3 with Judy Weitzner When suddenly one day one of your loved ones dies and you don’t know what to do to help, you’ll feel so confused, so lost. This made me think that knowing how to help others at the time of death is such important education to have. By providing the right support, the right environment, you can help your loved one die peacefully, with virtuous thoughts, and thus have a good rebirth. ​— Lama Zopa Rinpoche Venerable Drimay Gudmundsson‎ and Judy Weitzner will lead the first How To Series on preparing you and your loved ones for likely care issues to arise in later life and at the end of one’s own life.   Bring loved ones, friends and strangers — it's never too early to make plans regarding our aging process and end of life.   Judy Weitzner will introduce the practical aspects of being prepared in later life and at the end of one's life.  You will have an opportunity to reflect on your personal care plans and execute basic documents during this class — The Durable Power of Attorney for Finances and the Advance Medical Care Directive .  By clearly outlining your wishes, you share the gift of providing peaceful minds to loved ones and caregivers.    Venerable Drimay will introduce specific Dharma advice given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche in his book, How to Enjoy Death: Preparing to Meet Life's Final Challenge without Fear . Methods include: what the dying person should focus on how to keep the surroundings supportive for the death meditation using blessed substances and holy objects powerful mantras at the time of death other prayers and practices for the friends and family to recite conducting a Buddhist memorial service what to do with the ashes.