A Buddhist student
asked a monk for instruction that will help him at the time of death. Here is
what the monk replied:
You have practiced
many key points of focusing your mind. They involve concentrating, relaxing,
projecting, absorbing, focusing inward, rest in simplicity, and be free and
easy in your own nature.
When approaching
your time of departure, meditate and remain distracted, be free of clinging
and attachment, of accepting or rejecting, of hope or fear, or any sense
experiences you may encounter; just rest in being
Give up whatever
desire and yearning you have for this life, cut your attachment toward those
with whom you have ties. In that way, your thinking will be equal to that of an
enlightened one.
To continue, at
the time of dying, practice as follows:
All experiences of
lights are the natural radiance of your awareness. These lights are your own
lights. Have no doubt about this! If doubt arises, you will be thrown into
samsara (realm of matter).
This teaching
should be given to disciples and those of faith and great love. May it then
benefit many people?
For those who are
new on the path, don't be alarmed by the above instructions. I would suggest
that at the time of death, you do not have any regrets of this life, no
attachment or clinging to this life’s belongings, confess of all your wrong
doings. Should fears arises, think of your God, and finally know that all the
experiences that you are having, are nothing but the reflection of your mind.
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