Transitional State Forum
Preparation for Death and Dying
With Julie Rogers
We are all approaching death and we can do this with confidence if we feel prepared. Buddhism teaches us that this is one of the most profound opportunities of our lifetime. With the guidance of Venerable Gyatrul Rinpoche, Julie Rogers has created and will share a concise manual of instructions to assist others and ourselves with transition. Presented in a simple and direct manner according to Vajrayana tradition, she’ll discuss ways to ready oneself for the end of life, facing the approach of death, preparing the body, engaging in practice, observing behavior that benefits the deceased, and Vajrayana cremation. Her overview and the manual also include advice from Buddhist masters and a complete checklist to deal wit secular issues, resource materials, and a glossary clarifying terms for those who are not Buddhist. This Forum is known to provide meaningful opportunities for bonding and dialogue.
Needed text: “Instructions for the Transitional State” by Julie Rogers, $12 plus shipping. MUST BE ORDERED BY FEBRUARY 14 TO ARRIVE IN TIME FOR THE FORUM.
Order here: http://vimalatreasures.org/instructions-for-the-transitional-state.aspx
Saturday February 29, 10:30am-5:30pm (with a break for lunch)
At Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 Sacramento CA 95818
Cost: $65-$95, scholarships available (email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com for scholarship information)
Pre-registration required, register here: https://bookwhen.com/diamondlightsac#focus=ev-shht-20200229103000
A student of Venerable Gyatrul Rinpoche for 35 years, Julie Rogers is the Director of TLC Transitional Life Care, a non-profit, Vajrayana Buddhist End-of-Life training and support program based at Gyatrul Rinpoche’s center, Orgyen Dorje Den in Alameda CA. She is authorized by Gyatrul Rinpoche to offer end of life instruction, and has completed training in Patient and Bereavement Care at Ashland Community Hospital Hospice in Ashland, Oregon, and in Children’s Bereavement at WinterSpring Center in Medford, OR. See TLC’s website at tlcserves.org and find updates and news on Facebook.