Preparing for Death and Helping the Dying
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dark smoke. It comes into your heart, where <strong>the</strong> selfcherishing<br />
mind is located, in <strong>the</strong> <strong>for</strong>m of a solid,<br />
dark spot or rock. The dark smoke of suffering absorbs<br />
into <strong>the</strong> rock of self-cherishing <strong>and</strong> destroys<br />
it.....<br />
Then brea<strong>the</strong> out happiness <strong>and</strong> positive qualities<br />
<strong>and</strong> merit, in <strong>the</strong> <strong>for</strong>m of bright light, giving to<br />
yourself <strong>and</strong> all those o<strong>the</strong>r people whatever qualities<br />
are needed to be able to deal with <strong>the</strong> problem<br />
<strong>and</strong> to progress along <strong>the</strong> path to enlightenment.<br />
Conclude <strong>the</strong> meditation by feeling joyful that<br />
you have done this practice, <strong>and</strong> dedicate <strong>the</strong> merit<br />
(positive energy) of <strong>the</strong> practice that all beings may<br />
be happy <strong>and</strong> free from suffering.<br />
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APPENDIX 2<br />
Meditation on Forgiveness<br />
As we develop in our practice of meditation we naturally<br />
become more conscious of what is going on in<br />
our minds. We become clearer about what we feel<br />
<strong>and</strong> why. We start to uncover <strong>the</strong> discrepancies in<br />
our lives, <strong>and</strong> get in touch with <strong>the</strong> bruises <strong>and</strong> hurts<br />
of old relationships. Slowly, we are able to tie loose
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