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Weaving together material from many sources, this collection provides a context for understanding death—whether our own or a loved one's—and experiencing it with awareness and equanimity. It features passages from the Pali texts, writings of S. N. Goenka, poems, theoretical expositions, a question-and-answer section, and compelling essays 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 nonself. Much of this material was collected from the archives of the International Vipassana Newsletter. (Note: This title was previously published under ISBN 9781928706359. Due to technical issues a new ISBN had to be assigned. Rest assured that both versions of this title are exactly the same.)
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This book contains excerpts from Goenkaji and articles from this involved in his Vipassana institute. Most of the articles were.written by people and were terminally ill. They write about their illness and fears head on in a very calm manner. Later in the book, excerpts from retreats and talks by Goenkaji, help to.better define vipassana and how to do and it's benefits. Highly recommended for people who are struggling with loss and grief and for those that want to learn more about vipassana.
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The Art of Dying: Talks on Vipassana Meditation as Taught by S.N. Goenka
by S.N. Goenka, Virginia Hamilton, Graham Gambie, Anne Doneman, Evie Chauncey, S. Adaviappa, C.A.F. Rhys Davids, Gabriela Ionita, more…
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Weaving together material from many sources, this collection provides a context for understanding death—whether our own or a loved one's—and experiencing it with awareness and equanimity. It features passages from the Pali texts, writings of S. N. Goenka, poems, theoretical expositions, a question-and-answer section, and compelling essays 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 nonself. Much of this material was collected from the archives of the International Vipassana Newsletter. (less)
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Ekta
Mar 25, 2018Ekta rated it really liked it · review of another edition
I found this book very helpful because it talks of the ones fear I have - dying of a painfully dreadful disease. Beautiful stories of how meditators approached their death even in the face of dreadful diseases. The only type of story I would add is that of a family facing a disease like Alzheimer's or any other dementia because in those conditions, one loses the brain - the one thing that allows us to focus on the impermanence. Just curious how meditators live through something like that. (less)
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Ashok Krishna
May 06, 2021Ashok Krishna rated it really liked it · review of another edition
An essential read in current chaotic times!
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Hina
Mar 12, 2017Hina rated it really liked it · review of another edition
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I read this book on the last day of a 10-day Vipassana course and am so very glad I did. It nicely ties up everything you learn about the technique and helps address some of the scary and difficult questions about death and the impermanence of existence. There are interviews and essays from Vipassana meditators in the book about how they dealt with the death of loved ones and came to terms with their own terminal cancers and found refuge and peace through meditation. A powerful book that moved me to tears many times while reading. (less)
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Arunothia Marappan
May 21, 2022Arunothia Marappan rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
If I could, I would give a 5+ rating to this treasure! I’m so blessed to have come in contact with Vipassana as taught by S.N Goenka Ji, so blessed that I keep trying to keep up my practice and so blessed that so many people are there to help me on this journey. Highly recommend this book to all Vipassana practitioners!
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giselayvonne
Sep 25, 2016giselayvonne rated it liked it · review of another edition
I enjoyed this collection of stories, poems, and articles related to death and the art of dying. It was thoughtfuly put together, but not powerful or insightful. It was a nice reminder to continue practicing.
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Lia D'Amico
Jan 09, 2021Lia D'Amico rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Lindo livro sobre viver o Dhamma por meio do Vipassana
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Meng Chen
Aug 04, 2021Meng Chen rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Beautiful stories about how vipassana practice helps one when death comes.
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Durgesh Deep
Jun 09, 2021Durgesh Deep rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
It has inspirational stories & interviews of Vipassana meditation practitioners who were going through terminal illness. How through the help of continued Vipassana practice, they calmly dealt with death. How their loved ones dealt with the situation of going to lose their family member soon. This book also contains some of the important concepts that are taught in 10 day Vipassana meditation course. This would be beneficial to both practitioners & non-practitioners and might also motivate non-practitioners to take up 10 day vipassana course. (less)
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L
Feb 01, 2016L rated it really liked it · review of another edition
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Wonderfully set of inspirational stories on how people are able to face dire situations with calm and poise.
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Steven Deobald
Nov 01, 2019Steven Deobald rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Surprisingly accessible, this book would make a good companion for anyone's meditation practice — but it would also make a good companion for anyone who has gone through, or is currently going through, the loss of a loved one. Most of the stories and interviews are with vipassana meditators who have only been meditating a short while (5 to 10 years) and found themselves with terminal cancer at a relatively young age. Each meditator has a very different story to tell and they all seem to relate to death quite differently, which was interesting (and surprising) and made reading each of their interviews worthwhile.
Goenkaji's first essay will be a bit impenetrable for someone who has never meditated before, and it appears early in the book. For that reason, it's unlikely that many non-meditators will finish this book. It's a beautifully-arranged series of essays and interviews, though, and hopefully a book we'll see floating around. (less)
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Phil Calandra
Jul 23, 2019Phil Calandra rated it really liked it · review of another edition
"The Art of Dying" is about the technique of Vipassana Meditation and how it enables the practitioner to approach life and, specifically, the death experience with equanimity and awareness. The book includes the writings of S.N. Goenka, compelling and uplifting about meditators who are confronting the end of life and who have succeeded in accepting their own suffering with humility and composure. I would highly recommend this book. (less)
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Lisha Doucet
Dec 05, 2019Lisha Doucet rated it really liked it · review of another edition
I read this book while serving a vipassana course. It was in the dhamma library. The stories of people's experience with death were so well told and it was an inspiration. I especially found the practice of death meditation to be quite compelling. I recommended it to all my fellow servers. (less)
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Prakash Rajendran
May 08, 2018Prakash Rajendran rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Its not fair to rate this book. The interviews were numbing!
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Gabriele
Dec 29, 2019Gabriele rated it liked it · review of another edition
The stories were wonderful, other parts of the book not so much.
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Shivam Patil
Aug 23, 2020Shivam Patil rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Books which one have to read in this lifetime ...This is the previous books...
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Arun Grover
May 28, 2018Arun Grover rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Life, as understood by Vipassna Meditators. Includes real life stories/experiences of Vipassna meditators as they face terminal illness and death, fearlessly.
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Bragadeesh
Nov 03, 2020Bragadeesh rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This could be termed a successor to the book "Art of Living". Death although seen in a negative sense, is something inevitable and no one can escape from it. I cannot say that this book would help you get prepared for that, however, the practice would. Reading this book might help to inspire those who want to give Vipasanna a shot, and for those who have already practiced, want them to go deeper into the practice. There is some deep stuff mentioned in the book on what exactly will go through when death occurs. It might be fictional to many, but then if you enter into pañña (or the experiential wisdom plane), it might not be a big surprise but one that can be accepted both logically and experientially. Am glad to have read this book and the testimony of so many during their final moments. May all beings be happy! (less)
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Yasmin Ahmed
Mar 31, 2021Yasmin Ahmed rated it really liked it
This book has put into words feelings and an intuition that I have long felt about death. It is so heartwarming to know that there is a global community of people who have dedicated their lives to preparing themselves for that moment, and it has inspired me to take up this path. I am sure I will be revisiting this book for the rest of my life; there are real gems in it that put the deepest mysteries and most painful experiences of life into a perspective in an empowering, uplifting and inspiring manner. Highly recommend. (less)
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Kristie Hayes
Jan 17, 2021Kristie Hayes rated it it was amazing
Excellent Book on Vipassana and Facing the end of life
This book contains excerpts from Goenkaji and articles from this involved in his Vipassana institute. Most of the articles were.written by people and were terminally ill. They write about their illness and fears head on in a very calm manner. Later in the book, excerpts from retreats and talks by Goenkaji, help to.better define vipassana and how to do and it's benefits. Highly recommended for people who are struggling with loss and grief and for those that want to learn more about vipassana. (less)
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Karan Nichani
Mar 22, 2021Karan Nichani rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Amazing read
Helps us understand the reality of life, that we conveniently like to ignore or hide from. Further expounds on ways to deal with this reality with equanimity. Some truly beautiful and touching biographies of wonderful individuals who demonstrated great levels of strength and equanimity in their final stages. Thank you for this wonderful book.
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Scott
Sep 10, 2020Scott rated it it was amazing
I've read this book several times, and it is wonderful! I generally read back through it after someone close passes away (even a pet). The material is very helpful in dealing with and understanding grief and death. (less)
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Tanya Neumeyer
Jan 19, 2020Tanya Neumeyer rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This book contains stories of peaceful deaths that are a welcome contrast to most stories I've heard about death. Refreshing. Challenging. Insightful. (less)
