As a Registered Nurse, I've held the hand of birthing mothers and have also held space for families witnessing the passing of a loved one. In my eyes, both are beautiful events; The soul, whether arriving or departing from this present realm, merits a celebratory ushering. Our healthcare system treats both as emergencies, even though both events are as natural as the morning birdsong. Our healthcare system has much to improve when it comes to educating, preparing, and supporting us through the death and dying process. I've created this space to provide a safe platform where we can explore the Bardos and how they can help guide our living experience so that we may be better prepared to navigate the moments of dying, death, and becoming, because it doesn't end when we make that final exhale: there is always more.
Feel free to look into any of these books if you are curious about the Bardos and other aspects of the soul's journey...
The Six Bardos of the Tibetan Book of the Dead: Dzogchen Teachings on the peaceful and wrathful deities by Ven. Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche and Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche
Introduction to Tantra: The Transformation of Desire by Lama Yeshe
Ayurveda: The Science of Self-healing, a practical guide by Dr. Vasant Lad
Of Water and the Spirit: Ritual, Magic, and Initiation in the Life of an African Shaman by Malidoma Patrice Somé
The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying by Sogyal Rinpoche
Please email me at Glisteningwaterswellness@gmail.com if you'd like to join Glistening Water's Book Club.
The topic, regardless of the book of your choosing, is the same: The Bardos
Namaste <3