Archive for the 'Religion & Afterlife' Category

Buddhist Beliefs on Death and the Afterlife

Saturday, April 18th, 2009

What do Buddhists believe about death and the afterlife? Examine the basics of the Buddhist tradition, karma, reincarnation, and the progression of the soul.

An Overview of World Beliefs

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

Much of what we know and perceive about death and dying comes from our religious background. In fact, our attitudes about death are deeply connected with our views on religion. Whether or not we believe in a God or gods shapes how we view the afterlife or lack thereof. Our fear of death can either [...]

Excerpts from Consolation: The Spiritual Journey Beyond Grief by Maurice Lamm

Friday, December 12th, 2008

Shiva is a sanctuary for grieving. It follows the course of suffering; it confronts rather than evades the pain of separation. It provides a profound though indirect healing regimen that leads us out of the entanglements of grief to a full acceptance of our loss and takes us even further, empowering us to growth and [...]