Alex Grey’s Mystical Vision of Death - In "Dying," a mystic artist looks...
Alex Grey is widely recognized as one of the foremost artists working in spiritual and esoteric themes. The driving force behind his work is beyond aesthetic; in his own words, “[he tries] to find the...
View ArticleAn Enduring Image of Death: Christ on the Cross - Why Jesus Christ on the...
Arguably the single most recognizable image of a death is that of Christ on the cross. The range of ways in which Christ’s death has been depicted is vast; styles vary from realistic and literal to...
View ArticleFuneral Rites in the Buddhist Tradition - Exploring the ways Buddhists...
Buddhists take a positive stance when it comes to death: the best way to approach it is without fear. On Buddhanet, you can find an abundance of information focusing on the beliefs about death and...
View ArticleUnlucky Number Thirteen - A look at the history behind why thirteen is...
Friday the 13th is upon us once again. What better way to celebrate the unluckiest day of the year than by looking at why the number 13 so concerns those of us from the Western world? In fact, the...
View ArticleBook Review: “Sacred Dying” by Megory Anderson - How Megory Anderson creates...
Megory Anderson’s book Sacred Dying is a happy blend of a spiritual, emotional and practical guide to preparing for our final journey: dying. What does it mean to die “sacredly”? Anderson’s book...
View ArticleRamadan Funeral Traditions - What happens when someone dies during this...
This year’s Ramadan observance starts today and lasts until July 16. People around the world celebrate the tradition with a set of guidelines passed down for generations. For Muslims, Ramadan is a...
View Article“Inside the Now” by Thich Nhat Hanh - A monk's meditations on time
“Inside the Now” is a rare and beautiful book. Written by the Buddhist monk, poet and Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, it is both a personal account of Hanh’s struggle to bring peace and enlightenment to...
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Our Weekly Tip: Create An Altar or Meditation Space to Keep Memories Alive...
Our Tip of the Week: The experience of bereavement (literally, to be torn apart) often comes with a sense of groundlessness — like the rug has been pulled out from under your feet, throwing you into a...
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