1 hr 10 min
Love and Death 2023: Opening the Great Gifts (6 of 8) Upaya Zen Center's Dharma Podcast
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- Buddhism
In this session Frank initiates a discussion about the participants’ reactions to a series of photographs depicting individuals in the process of dying. The participants express what attracts and repels them in the images. Some mention being drawn to eye contact, smiles, or alertness in the dying individuals, while others are disturbed by signs of physical frailty or mental confusion. The discussion delves into the subjective nature of these reactions, with participants acknowledging their own hopes and fears regarding death. There is an emphasis on recognizing the common humanity in the dying process and exploring the emotional complexities associated with witnessing others’ mortality.
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In this session Frank initiates a discussion about the participants’ reactions to a series of photographs depicting individuals in the process of dying. The participants express what attracts and repels them in the images. Some mention being drawn to eye contact, smiles, or alertness in the dying individuals, while others are disturbed by signs of physical frailty or mental confusion. The discussion delves into the subjective nature of these reactions, with participants acknowledging their own hopes and fears regarding death. There is an emphasis on recognizing the common humanity in the dying process and exploring the emotional complexities associated with witnessing others’ mortality.
To access the resources page for this program, please sign up by clicking here.
1 hr 10 min